GDT: Flames @ Leafs | 3.21.16 | 7:30 on TSN4 | Clash of Tanks

[stakesishigh]

That was a remarkably dirty hit there. Very dangerous.

 

[kk87]

But guys! If you take out Nylander's points against bad teams he hardly has any points! He must be a huge bust!!!!!

 

[TMLeafer]

Looks like Burkie collected a bunch of MENSA members.

 

[hamzarocks]

Would have taken Nick Ritchie - Don Cherry

"Yeah Nylander, he's a nice little player. But boy look at ritchie. You know he scored almost 40 goals in his draft year. Good old Ontario Boy Ritchie!"

 

[keonsbitterness]

yea but we'll still have the memories of these meaningless wins to comfort us as we slide out of a top 3 pick

I don't care.

 

[dimi78]

Gardiner is probably the best skater on the Leafs, yes even better than Rielly. Not including just speed, overall Gardiner is better

He's better on his edges making him very elusive and slippery. The best D men on the Leafs by far making checkers miss. Reilly is the better power skater straight away speed.

 

[Leafy Undergrowth]

Wow guess they really don't want Matthews what a shame.

Yeah, it's a shame we didn't draft a bunch of incompetent losers who can't compete these last few years.

 

[thewave]

Gards just loves those figure skating inspired leg, shoulder and head fakes.

 

[Leafsdude7]

Hey all. Curious about something.

Is it just me, or is this Russian ref the worst ref, positionally, ever?

He's blocked a couple shots from the half-boards because he keeps standing on the faceoff dots, gotten into multiple player's paths on the forecheck/cycle and he seems to always follow the puck instead of distancing himself from it.

 

[hotpaws]

If the Leafs are smart they start getting some tough guys. One of these days one of our young gems with get hit and well go crazy for no one standing up for the hit

we should just make the league non contact

 

[WillyFirstofhisName]

Gardiner just oozing confidence with that spin pass there

 

[thewave]

Kadri looking less and less impressive

 

[htpwn]

Hey all. Curious about something.

Is it just me, or is this Russian ref the worst ref, positionally, ever?

He's blocked a couple shots from the half-boards because he keeps standing on the faceoff dots, gotten into multiple player's paths on the forecheck/cycle and he seems to always follow the puck instead of distancing himself from it.

The ref in the Rangers game today nearly cut off Lundqvist's arm, so... he's got some competition.

 

[Erdinger]

Hey all. Curious about something.

Is it just me, or is this Russian ref the worst ref, positionally, ever?

He's blocked a couple shots from the half-boards because he keeps standing on the faceoff dots, gotten into multiple player's paths on the forecheck/cycle and he seems to always follow the puck instead of distancing himself from it.

He was definitely helping the Leafs out on that Calgary 5 on 3. He skated out almost to the slot blocking the Flames trying to make a play.

 

[TMLeafer]

Selke, Hart, Art Ross, give Willy everything.

 

[keon]

If the Leafs are smart they start getting some tough guys. One of these days one of our young gems with get hit and well go crazy for no one standing up for the hit

That is why we have to temper the enthusiasm of Kadri hitting Gaudreau. We are not equipped for a rough game.

 

[p.l.f.]

nylander lurking
he's so dangerous

 

[hotpaws]

I don't care.

i guess you still enjoy the extra wins Gerber got us

 

[cookie]

Hey all. Curious about something.

Is it just me, or is this Russian ref the worst ref, positionally, ever?

He's blocked a couple shots from the half-boards because he keeps standing on the faceoff dots, gotten into multiple player's paths on the forecheck/cycle and he seems to always follow the puck instead of distancing himself from it.

you know how players transition from KHL sized rinks to NHL rinks... refs have to do the same thing. plus that tj luxmore rookie ref almost sliced lundqvist's hand off.

 

[Trapper]

Hiller is terrible. He makes every save look incredibly painful.

 

[Diddy]

Kadri looking less and less impressive

I think he's frustrated this game. I know he doesn't pile up points but I still think he's been good this year.

 

[Mad Brills*]

Kadri looking less and less impressive

off to st louis for shattenkirk once the leafs get stamkos.

 

[dimi78]

Gards just loves those figure skating inspired leg, shoulder and head fakes.

Amazing how that one guy tried to criticize skating calling it figure skating like it's a bad thing.

One of the best things you could do for your kid growing up to play the game is have him/her take figure skating lessons. Master your edges and that's 50% of the battle won right there.

 

[Wendelstache]

Would have taken Nick Ritchie - Don Cherry

Nylander scored more points in one game than Ritchie did in 30 games. Lol

Danm, i love the puck poise.. Like how he tries to look to make a play rather than go for an easy shot where the goalie would make a save 99% of the time. This is very very different feeling.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Selke, Hart, Art Ross, give Willy everything.

First two-time winner of the Calder.