GDT: 10/25: Skyfall: Bruins @ Toronto 7pm ET CBC,NHLN,NESN, 98.5 FM

[DitClapper]

Zach Trotman reminds me of Corey Potter to a T.

 

[ashnathan]

I wonder, if the Bs can keep this up without Chara what the brass may think in a few months time, thats alottttttta cap space.

 

[HumBucker]

What was the scoop with Mcquaid, did he return??

I don't think he actually left the game. Looked like he got slammed into the boards pretty good and was slow to get to his feet, but I don't think he missed a shift. If he did, he returned and played fine.

 

[HumBucker]

Trade Chara.

That's a pretty good sign from this team. Three best periods thus far, and coming after a confidence shaker.

One lapse in the 3rd cost Tuukka the SO, otherwise, can't ask for more than that.

But, can they keep it up? Dougie, wow.

Nah, no need to trade him. He'll be a very useful 2nd pairing guy even in his waning years.

 

[northeastern]

Great game. Tuukka dougie and sieds were great

 

[ashnathan]

Wild are scary good right now

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

Imagine if he had an elite right winger with him. Or even just an above average one.

Imagine if any of the Bruins centers had an above average right winger.

 

[Kate08]

Please tell me people aren't seriously discussing trading Chara after one win without him against frigging Toronto.

 

[DitClapper]

Nah, no need to trade him. He'll be a very useful 2nd pairing guy even in his waning years.

I agree. Z will be effective til the day he retires. No way I trade him, he's legitimately worth every penny. Great to see Hamilton flourish. But, this is the Leafs.

Call me crazy, but would this be a time to make a move for a RW?

 

[bobbyorr04]

Krejci now pretty quietly has 8 points in 7 games.

It amazes me how underrated he is, even by this fanbase.

DK is a special player.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Please tell me people aren't seriously discussing trading Chara after one win without him against frigging Toronto.

Just like the team ain't as bad as their 4-5-0 start, you don't trade Chara because you won one game against the lowly Leafs without him.

HF for you.

 

[Fossy21]

Wild are scary good right now

Not watching the game, but Nabokov gave up 4 goals in 8 shots, and then Bishop gave up 2 of his first 4? This without their clear-cut #1 D, Lightning haven't looked great as of late, and SOG are still "just" 20-15 Wild at home (not that it says much when it was pretty much garbage time from the 12th minute of the 2nd period, but still). Not doubting that they're playing well, though.

Edit: Of course they score on their 21st as well for a 33.3333% shooting accuracy.
And when your best offensive player is Anton Strålman, you're in trouble.

 

[Jorah Marshmont]

Please tell me people aren't seriously discussing trading Chara after one win without him against frigging Toronto.

They've never been more serious about anything in their lives. We should trade Rask too, we've won one game that he didn't play in too! Think of the capspace!!!1!111!!!1

 

[HumBucker]

On the Lucic and Marchand watch, Looch seems to get more bull-ish every game. Moving his feet, charging into the corners to battle for the puck. Good signs.

Marchand, after a good game, seems to have gone back to making ill-advised decisions and low-probability plays. Not all bad from him tonight, but too many stupid moves that almost never work.

Odd times when Bergy's line has been below-par for several games in a row now.

 

[DitClapper]

Chara is still a top defensemen in the league. He's the foundation of our franchise, I'll bet he retires here and gets his number in the rafters.

How motivating is it to think if we have a winning record in early December, than Z is back. What a boost. Look out.

 

[RussellmaniaKW]

this was the first game this year where I could see that sheer willpower that has made this team so dangerous since 2011. It made me really proud to be a fan of them.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

I wonder, if the Bs can keep this up without Chara what the brass may think in a few months time, thats alottttttta cap space.

 

[hubey]

On the Lucic and Marchand watch, Looch seems to get more bull-ish every game. Moving his feet, charging into the corners to battle for the puck. Good signs.

Marchand, after a good game, seems to have gone back to making ill-advised decisions and low-probability plays. Not all bad from him tonight, but too many stupid moves that almost never work.

Odd times when Bergy's line has been below-par for several games in a row now.

Looch has really picked up his game since the habs game.

Marchand needs to simplify his game. He tries to stickhandle through too many players rather than make easy passes.

Seidenberg also started the season slow but he was an absolute beast tonight. He and Hamilton look like a great pairing.

 

[sooshii]

@longleysunsport: Nazem Kadri on #Leafs home-ice struggles. "We've got to start caring a little more."

@Proteautype: Leafs have first players-only meeting of the season. Because it happened before Nov. 1, there'll be an extra six weeks of winter this year.

 

[Bad Hat Harry]

Hell lets just trade everyone. That's a lot of capspace

 

[BadBruins]

Still think the 1st and 2nd lines need a shakeup. That Bergeron line just isn't clicking. A lot of one and done. Marchand is playing selfish. Bergeron looks like he's hurt. Smith is just kind of.... there. Still solid defensively. I'm sure they will pick it up though.

Great game overall. Can't ask for much more in terms of effort. Hamilton is the X factor right now. Chara who?

Krejci is playing great. Would like to see him with a permanent RW. I don't know if the up and down play of Griffith will cut it.

 

[Mione134]

I think we'll see Pasta replacing Griffith on the 1st line sooner rather than later.

 

[Neely08]

Please tell me people aren't seriously discussing trading Chara after one win without him against frigging Toronto.

Com'on, Kate!

 

[Sam the Lion]

good doggie . . . yes he's a wicked good boy.

 

[Neely08]

I think we'll see Pasta replacing Griffith on the 1st line sooner rather than later.

I wouldn't count on that. Needs to get stronger, would be an enormous risk. Someone could really smoke him, and we'll have the Czech version of Leflemme on our hands from the movie Goon.