GDT: 1.12.14 - Toronto Maple Leafs v. New Jersey Devils - Leafs try to exorcise that devil

[I Am The Stig]

I'll be reffing games all day so here's a bit of an early GDT:

1.12.14 -7:00 p.m. - LEAFS TV, MSG
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS v. NEW JERSEY DEVILS

STORYLINES
With the Leafs on a 4-game skid, can they bounce back tonight to beat the New Jersey Devils fresh coming off an OT win at home against the Panthers? Can the Leafs maintain a full 60 minute effort? Will David Clarkson be an impact tonight against his former team?
Will the Devils be able to extend their winning streak to 3 tonight? Will the Devils finally score more goals for Cory Schneider?​

WHO'S HOT​

NEW JERSEY DEVILS​

Cory Schneider - 2 GA in last 2 starts including 1 shutout

Jaromir Jagr - Passed former teammate Mario Lemieux for 7th in scoring all time last night. Leads the team in points.


TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS​

No one.​

UNCONFIRMED STARTING GOALIES FOR TONIGHT:​

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

CORY SCHNEIDER
7-9-5, .921 SA%, 1.97 GAA, 3 SO​

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS​

JONATHAN BERNIER
13-14-4, .925 SA%, 2.59 GAA, 1 SO, 1 hit


Also:

#FireCarlyle​

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[Revolt]

Please fix the lineup Carlyle. Make the right lineup decisions for once. Go leafs Go!

 

[Cor]

James Reimer wasn't at practice today. Apparently the first time in his career he hasn't been at an optional skate when healthy

 

[leafstilldeath*]

James Reimer wasn't at practice today. Apparently the first time in his career he hasn't been at an optional skate when healthy

Trade?

Or has he had enough of the BS of Mr. Toaster?

 

[deleteme24]

Nice quick GDT. I'm pretty sure it's Brodeur tonight though!

 

[Suntouchable13]

James Reimer wasn't at practice today. Apparently the first time in his career he hasn't been at an optional skate when healthy

Maybe he is starting?

 

[Cor]

Maybe he is starting?

No, Bernier is

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters 27m
Reimer not on the only one missing from Leafs skate; Bozak, Fraser, Gleason, D'Amigo also absent

If Bozak is hurt again, we are in trouble.

 

[Suntouchable13]

No, Bernier is

Reimer has been at optional skates even on days when he was starting before?

 

[LeafsNation149]

Keep the tank rolling, hopefully we get rocked tonight..

 

[Cor]

Reimer has been at optional skates even on days when he was starting before?

hmmm, I don't know, they may have not included those?

Apparently Carlyle was on the ice, which means it isn't optional. And David Alter tweeted that there is a flu going around.

 

[Kyle Doobas*]

Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters 27m
Reimer not on the only one missing from Leafs skate; Bozak, Fraser, Gleason, D'Amigo also absent

If Bozak is hurt again, we are in trouble.

I wouldn't worry about Bozak catching the flu. Other than hanging around watching hockey and playing video games, he doesn't do ****.

 

[Trapper]

Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters 27m
Reimer not on the only one missing from Leafs skate; Bozak, Fraser, Gleason, D'Amigo also absent

If Bozak is hurt again, we are in trouble.

I think they have all been dealt for Crosby.
Good move helps the Pens who lost to Edmonton and barely squeaked by Calgary.

 

[bradbirtch]

go leafs go!!!!!!!!!!!!glg

 

[Diatomic]

Meh, this is how it is for me currently

1)If Carlyle is still the coach - I want this team to tank tank tank
2)If another coach is the coach - I want us to do well

Since its 1) I hope we lose this game, badly.

 

[Peasy]

This is gunna be a snooze feast. NJ allows the least shots against, Toronto gets the least amount of shots on goal, boreeeee.

 

[Kyle Doobas*]

This is gunna be a snooze feast. NJ allows the least shots against, Toronto gets the least amount of shots on goal, boreeeee.

Nothing our team does ever makes sense, though. 6-0 Leafs with 40+ shots?

 

[Hero]

Leafs can't score, Devil's can't score.

My guess, Leafs lose 8-7

 

[lebdafor norris]

Nothing worse than being indifferent about winning or losing.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I wouldn't worry about Bozak catching the flu. Other than hanging around watching hockey and playing video games, he doesn't do ****.

I got a text, Kessel needed a ride, Bozak was excused from practice. All is well.

 

[PhiladelphiaKessel]

Nothing worse than being indifferent about winning or losing.

Sadly I feel the same way. Playoff race is really tight right now and don't get me started if we finish just outside ..

 

[Trapper]

I got a text, Kessel needed a ride, Bozak was excused from practice. All is well.

Oh that Bozak. Doesn't he know not to leave with the bat mobile.

 

[p.l.f.]

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 19m
Several Leafs miss today's morning skate with flu/food poisoning, but expected to play tonight.

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets 21m
Coach carlyle indicated that flu like symptoms for missing players might've been food poisoning. He added that some could still play tonite.

excuses already coming in

 

[LeafOfBread]

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 19m
Several Leafs miss today's morning skate with flu/food poisoning, but expected to play tonight.

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets 21m
Coach carlyle indicated that flu like symptoms for missing players might've been food poisoning. He added that some could still play tonite.

excuses already coming in

Looks like some angry chef was trying to get back at the team for poor play

 

[Trapper]

Looks like some angry chef was trying to get back at the team for poor play

Now you know why Carlyle only eats toast.
Too many people out for revenge.