Pre-Game Talk: Game 2

[TheReal13Linseman]

Who should replace Ference in Game 2?

Which Dman should replace Ference in Game 2?

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[neelyforpresident]

Dougie.

 

[Vic Rattlehead*]

This shouldn't even be a question. Hamilton easily.

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

This shouldn't even be a question. Hamilton easily.

I agree, but many people here are on record as saying he's not among our top 6 defensemen...

 

[Vic Rattlehead*]

I agree, but many people here are on record as saying he's not among our top 6 defensemen...

Crack must be a hell of a drug to get to that line of thinking.

 

[Shaun]

Douglas of St. Catharines

 

[Bad Hat Harry]

Let's slot Pandolfo back on D

 

[Salem13]

Zach Trotman!

 

[LouJersey]

Bump redden up to the 2nd pair and put Johnson in on mcqs left.

 

[TD Charlie]

I'm town between Johnson and Hamilton. Heck, I guess you could even make a case for Bart cuz he was decent in his latest stretch of play.

I think the safest play is Johnson. Highest reward is Hamilton.

...I expect Johnson.

 

[Danton Heineken]

Trent Whitfield

 

[FallsForItEveryYear]

Honestly, Claude starts anyone but Hamilton and its a terrible decision.

 

[Alan Ryan]

Bump redden up to the 2nd pair and put Johnson in on mcqs left.

I think you are right Whammer. If they want to keep Chara and Seidenberg together this is likely:

Chara - Seidenberg
Redden - Boychuk
Johnson - McQuaid

If they break up the top pair it could be:

Chara - Boychuk
Seidenberg - Hamilton
Redden - McQuaid


Bartkowski is in Providence and they have a win or die game Saturday. They need him in Providence for that one.

 

[unifiedtheory]

Chara - Seidenberg
Redden - Boychuk
Hamilton - McQuaid

Dougie will help the powerplay and play sheltered minutes.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Just like Seguin stepped in for concussed Bergy, Hamilton will step in for suspended Ference.

 

[missingchicklet]

Dougie without question. This is the perfect time to get him some playoff experience. I'd love to see him get a couple points in his first playoff game.

 

[13Hockey]

Id go with Johnson Hamilton is not a good fit against a team like Toronto

If we play say Montreal in round 2 id like to see Hamilton in the lineup

 

[plemur]

Just give him a fake mustache and put his number on upside-down and see if anyone notices.

 

[GloveSave1]

Why is Hamilton not playing in the first place?

Because coach doesn't fully trust him to handle the defensive responsibilities of the position when everything is on the line here in the playoffs.

With the Bruins leading the series 1-0, do you expect our coach to take chances? He's got a safe veteran defenseman that he can easily plug in.

He's going with Johnson. Safe. Safe. Safe.

He doesn't need to reach for Hamilton right now. The Leafs will provide us with plenty of offensive chances without Dougie in the line-up.

 

[Afam*]

Dougie. For some reason, some people here choose to disrespect Dougie for whatever reason. . Who is Krug or Bart compared to Dougie Hamilton. If this is not an easy decision for Claude, maybe it's time he starts looking for another job. I take Dougie any day over Krug, Bart , Ferernce. Hamilton hasn't even peaked yet.

 

[Vermonster]

Ray Bourque..........

....Oh, sorry, 20 year time warp right there......

Hamilton gets my vote.......

 

[GodTukka*]

Dennis Wideman

YEAH I SAID IT

 

[Flannelman]

Dennis Wideman

YEAH I SAID IT

I see your Wideman, good sir, and raise you: Jason York.


For the record, Dougie. While I could understand wanting to put someone out there who is physically stronger, I think this is the opportune time to play Dougie.

 

[BergyMeister]

I think it should be Dougie therefore it will be Johnson.

 

[B0ST0N11]

I cant wait...
Lucic Horton and Krejci line showed that their back. Anxious to se if they can keep it up!!!

Definetly wanna se Söderberg in for Dogman though