GDT: Game #2: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Detroit Red Wings | Babcock's Return

[Cor]

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[JoeyBeans]

At least this GDT thread took some effort.

 

[SprDaVE]

I understand why he's keeping the same lineup but I don't think it would have been a bad idea to swap out Marincin for Corrado/Polak and Arcobello for Grabner.

Not a big deal I guess.

 

[SEER]

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Great GDT, Cor..! Thanks..

Here's a Leafs vs Wings match-up/mash-up vid for the game, too..



GO LEAFS GO !!

 

[pheasant]

I understand why he's keeping the same lineup but I don't think it would have been a bad idea to swap out Marincin for Corrado/Polak and Arcobello for Grabner.

Not a big deal I guess.

I feel the same. Arcobello was pretty invisible, and Grabner might fight his way onto the 1st or 2nd line at some point. I want to see him play.

But I guess Babcock knows what he's doing a bit more than I do.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Win it for Babs.

 

[Nithoniniel]

I understand why he's keeping the same lineup but I don't think it would have been a bad idea to swap out Marincin for Corrado/Polak and Arcobello for Grabner.

Not a big deal I guess.

I understand your point, but I think they'll not make those kind of changes based on only one game. If Marincin and Arcobello continues playing bad through the weekend, we'll see changes.

I think they want Corrado to get time enough to learn the system first.

 

[Guy Boucher]

I feel the same. Arcobello was pretty invisible, and Grabner might fight his way onto the 1st or 2nd line at some point. I want to see him play.

But I guess Babcock knows what he's doing a bit more than I do.

I think they were both pretty meh at 5v5 during the preseason. Grabner is really good on the PK and Arcobello is very useful on the PP.

But we have a lot of PKers and could use some offensive help. I think that's the reasoning.

 

[Wild Hog]

Substitute Pulkkinen for Jurco.

 

[pheasant]

I think they were both pretty meh at 5v5 during the preseason. Grabner is really good on the PK and Arcobello is very useful on the PP.

But we have a lot of PKers and could use some offensive help. I think that's the reasoning.

I hadn't considered that. Usually the Leafs are starved for players that can play the penalty kill. But right now we do have a capable bunch. Winnik and Spaling did a nice job from what I saw, I think that is going to be Spaling's niche.

I'm far from complaining about a coaching decision, at this point. Babcock had the team playing a well organized, team game in the opener. If this group of misfits and entitled-longtime-leafs can be made to play like a cohesive and competitive unit, then I will have no complaints about the coach. Just excited to see Grabner, I guess.

 

[bobbyflex]

i'd like to see Corrado in for Marincin and Grabner in for Parenteau.

Hopefully soon

 

[SprDaVE]

i'd like to see Corrado in for Marincin and Grabner in for Parenteau.

Hopefully soon

Parenteau was pretty solid in the opener. I'm not sure why you're taking him out of the lineup for Grabner of all players.

 

[Joufreau]

I understand why he's keeping the same lineup but I don't think it would have been a bad idea to swap out Marincin for Corrado/Polak and Arcobello for Grabner.

Not a big deal I guess.

this is what I would have done as well. Marincin just looked big and clumsy to me Wednesday night. Maybe we'll see a little tinkering in the lineup on saturday

 

[SprDaVE]

I understand your point, but I think they'll not make those kind of changes based on only one game. If Marincin and Arcobello continues playing bad through the weekend, we'll see changes.

I think they want Corrado to get time enough to learn the system first.

this is what I would have done as well. Marincin just looked big and clumsy to me Wednesday night. Maybe we'll see a little tinkering in the lineup on saturday

It was reported that Polak will get back in the lineup Saturday (pre-planned with the back 2 back).

We'll see.

 

[Joufreau]

i'd like to see Corrado in for Marincin and Grabner in for Parenteau.

Hopefully soon

I wouldn't mind seeing Grabner in but not for Parenteau

 

[Johny Drama]

Parenteau was pretty solid in the opener. I'm not sure why you're taking him out of the lineup for Grabner of all players.

Back to back games this weekend, I'm sure there will be some changes on Saturday. I think they already said that Reimer starts Saturday.

 

[Joufreau]

It was reported that Polak will get back in the lineup Saturday (pre-planned with the back 2 back).

We'll see.

he looked piiiiissed when they were introducing the scratches Wednesday night

 

[Mess]

this is what I would have done as well. Marincin just looked big and clumsy to me Wednesday night. Maybe we'll see a little tinkering in the lineup on saturday

I expect Polak to dress for sure on Sat verses Sens.

Frankie Corrado will be in there soon enough, but I can see Babcock wanting him to first get some system and structure down in practice before tossing him in and then telling him what he is doing wrong.

Marincin is still pretty raw as well in inexperience at the NHL level and will need more seasoning to get more comfortable.

 

[rumman]

I just hope they put in the effort they did on Wednesday, if they lose every game with that type of effort I'd take that as a huge step forward from the crap we saw last year.

 

[Wild Hog]

he looked piiiiissed when they were introducing the scratches Wednesday night

As did Grabner.

 

[Darkside Blue]

Richards with Tatar and Nyquist? Are they going to wear weights so they're slow enough for him to keep up? Is he going to play like a midfielder and cover centre ice when they're way, way ahead of him in the fun zone? Should be interesting to watch.

 

[tmlmatus]

Richards with Tatar and Nyquist? Are they going to wear weights so they're slow enough for him to keep up? Is he going to play like a midfielder and cover centre ice when they're way, way ahead of him in the fun zone? Should be interesting to watch.

They actually had some serious chemistry during the preseason.

 

[Joufreau]

I expect Polak to dress for sure on Sat verses Sens.

Frankie Corrado will be in there soon enough, but I can see Babcock wanting him to first get some system and structure down in practice before tossing him in and then telling him what he is doing wrong.

Marincin is still pretty raw as well in inexperience at the NHL level and will need more seasoning to get more comfortable.

yes I agree with letting Corrado get settled in/used to the system. I'm excited to see him play.

hopefully Marincin can bounce back a bit tonight. Maybe just nerves, he looked a little tentative. Needs to play a little more assertively

 

[Joufreau]

I just hope they put in the effort they did on Wednesday, if they lose every game with that type of effort I'd take that as a huge step forward from the crap we saw last year.

Agreed. At times, I forgot I was watching the Toronto Maple Leafs.

 

[Rogie]

LOL Parenteau stays in the line-up.

I have him scoring Leafs first goal in the prediction thread!!!!