I was thinking the same thing. Hamilton had a really solid game on Saturday. I have a feeling that he's going to be an important depth piece in the PO. (If)
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I was thinking the same thing. Hamilton had a really solid game on Saturday. I have a feeling that he's going to be an important depth piece in the PO. (If)
I think we'll be better tonight but that doesn't take into account how good the Bruins will be tonight.
We've already got the two points I hoped they would get...anything extra is just going to be amazing. 1 or 2 points here would go a long way.
We've already got the two points I hoped they would get...anything extra is just going to be amazing. 1 or 2 points here would go a long way.
Rob Brown
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That's one good thing about having Kessel and Kadri on separate lines. Coaches will put their big d-man (like Chara) against one, but then the other will go on next shift. Either way one will be playing against weaker competition, unless they play Chara against both. Then he just gets worn down.
Yep. The Leafs have 1A 1B lines now..both lines have at least one impact player.
Kessel.
Kadri and Lupul.
I think those are the three game breakers we have on the team. As good as everyone else is...they are more opportunistic.
I know I am going to get flamed for this but I really don't see what Komorev brings other than hits that really has little or no impact.
I know those are useful, but he doesn't hit hard enough to be intimidating. I rather a guy like Hamilton, who blocked Chara's shot, hit him to create a chance for Grabo.
Also, he gives us much needed size and board game. He's good along the boards, none of our forwards other than Meclement, Grabo or maybe Frattin is good along the boards
inthe6ix
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Yes, JVR's been silent on the goal scoresheet for a bit, but his presence infront of the net is invaluable - we have no one else (apart from maybe Kulie) that will park themselves infront and take the abuse to screen the goalie, with effectiveness.
A lot of Bozak and Kessel's recent goals have come as a direct result of JVR screening.
inthe6ix
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You can slot Leo anywhere on the 2/3/4 lines, he skates well, kills penalties, and hits everything in sight. Hamilton doesn't look like he moves too well out there, and I was little surprised RC would put him out there with a minute left in the game, but he did.. good problem to have.
Woll Smoth
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Was hoping for 2 OTL. So far we have 1 W another point or 2 would be huge considering the Bruins have owned the Leafs.
beleaf67
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I think the key tonight will be to survive first 10 minutes of the game. Bruins will want to make a very quick statement. I wouldn't be surprised to be down by 3 goals at first intermission. Having to play a catchup game with Bruins and playing rested Panthers tomorrow night could be very bad combination... 
The schedule sucks, don't we get like 4 days off between sens and flyers next week and now we are playing 6 games in 8 nights or soemthing like this !????
Lets hope for the best... loser point tonight would be great
The schedule sucks, don't we get like 4 days off between sens and flyers next week and now we are playing 6 games in 8 nights or soemthing like this !????
Lets hope for the best... loser point tonight would be great
p.l.f.
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I've noticed that Leafs have been outshot consistently yet they manage to win (i.e. higher shot %). Then, I noticed that Leafs have a special machine to measure shot accuracy in this TSN video. Co-incidence? I don't think so.
http://video.tsn.ca/?dl=nhl-maple_leafs/latest/1/0/890333/clip/400
http://video.tsn.ca/?dl=nhl-maple_leafs/latest/1/0/890333/clip/400
Michael Gary Scott
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Since Costco is coming in as a replacement for Liles, he better play well today.
Why do I have a feeling that Carlyle won't put in Liles again when he recovers from his injury. It will take him another 10 games to realize that Liles is better than Costco
Why do I have a feeling that Carlyle won't put in Liles again when he recovers from his injury. It will take him another 10 games to realize that Liles is better than Costco
Leaf Rocket
Leaf Fan Till I Die
Hope that when liles is back from injury he's not benched for kostka and gets his spot back. Kinda scared of the matchup of gardiner/costco vs boston or any other game for that matter.
blue82
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not sure what to expect tonight..one should think the bruins will try to get off to a better start but then again it usually takes teams about 5-6 games of getting off to a bad start to actually change their habit
ill just take a stab in the dark and say the leafs will jump out to a 2-0 lead ..by no means do i think they will hang on to win..i will be happy if we can get 2 out of 4 points tonight and tomorrow
ill just take a stab in the dark and say the leafs will jump out to a 2-0 lead ..by no means do i think they will hang on to win..i will be happy if we can get 2 out of 4 points tonight and tomorrow
beleaf67
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looks that way... nothing on tml site yet...
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