GDT: Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | 10/11/2018 | 7:30PM ET | FSD

[Flowah]

I'd actually prefer Athanasiou to be the forechecker on that line and wouldn't be surprised if Blash is pushing the same narrative. The speed of the guy could be a cause of many headaches for opposing teams.

Yes. If he did it.

I've been praying for the day where AA gets engaged that way. I think he could be a force.

But I've never seen him do it. He's actually one of the slower guys when he's forechecking.

 

[Invictus12]

Yes. If he did it.

I've been praying for the day where AA gets engaged that way. I think he could be a force.

But I've never seen him do it. He's actually one of the slower guys when he's forechecking.

For the last two games the effort was there I felt but he does have tendencies that I feel do him more harm than good. Like never picking his head up and seeing whats around him. If continues to actually try though, I certainly think he'll learn to be more effective.

 

[Ezekial]

Marner, Matthews, and Tavares all score, but Rasmussen gets his first. 7-3 Leafs

 

[turkleton85]

For the last two games the effort was there I felt but he does have tendencies that I feel do him more harm than good. Like never picking his head up and seeing whats around him. If continues to actually try though, I certainly think he'll learn to be more effective.

at one point, its not about learning anymore. AA is what he is. I'd be surprised if he ever scores more than 50 points in any given season and plays good defense

 

[SuperScript29]

at one point, its not about learning anymore. AA is what he is. I'd be surprised if he ever scores more than 50 points in any given season and plays good defense

Agreed, at this point it may be best to trade him and make a spot for someone like Svechnikov.

 

[NickH8]

Agreed, at this point it may be best to trade him and make a spot for someone like Svechnikov.

I'd wait a month or two to see if this center experiment ever works out.

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

All signs point to us losing this, so in typical Red Wings fashion, we'll somehow win.

Rasmussen and AA get their first

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

I'd wait a month or two to see if this center experiment ever works out.

Agreed.

We're all so keyed in on AA at this point but it's only been 3 games. Too early to tell if he's "got it" yet or not. Especially since switching him to center and on a line that has had zero chemistry.

 

[waltdetroit]

Maybe Matthews is subliminally showing his wish to be a DRW by promoting that coat

 

[Flowah]

Maybe Matthews is subliminally showing his wish to be a DRW by promoting that coat

Yeah he really wants to play for an original six team.

 

[Voodoo Glow Skulls]

10-2 Leafs

Helm, Dekeyser.

 

[dragonballgtz]

I expect to be blown out. Gonna watch for the lawlz tonight

 

[lilidk]

Sorry but we will win this one. Toronto will be relaxed. Wings will played defence first, It will be AA night , as long as he doesn't face first 2 lines

 

[Marky9er]

Sorry but we will win this one. Toronto will be relaxed. Wings will played defence first, It will be AA night , as long as he doesn't face first 2 lines

IMO the wings will get torched if they play defense first. If they force things with speed and draw some penalties, maybe they have a chance. That's the best way to "defend" against TOR PP: work and make them PK.

 

[Claypool]

I think it'll be a competitive game for the first half, then the Leafs will take over once they get a couple power plays.

 

[NervousPerson]

Once again, stupid blackouts. I'm NOT asking if someone could PM a stream.

 

[TravelingHockeyFan]

I'm thinking a blow out sadly. Hopefully I'm wrong and we actually win.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

8-3 Leafs, Howie going to get lit up tonight.

 

[TheMule93]

Pretty much expecting to get destroyed here. Hopefully some of the young guys have a decent game to make it worth the watch.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Bummer no Cholowski tonight, Hopefully he isn't out too long.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

LGRW

 

[Filppula]

First game I've been able to watch live, so pretty excited for this one. Lets go Wings!

 

[marcmadsen]

I'm blacked out from my Rogers GameCenter. Any other online watching options?

 

[DeYarmond Edison]

Is Nylander still not playing?

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Tavares, Marner and Matthews going to light up the Wings this evening.