Pre-Game Talk: GAME #52 | LEAFS @ HABS | MONDAY @7PM | SPORTSNET

[CanadasTeam]

@ACC1224 I can't wait to see tomorrow's GDT title.

We're down to the last 5 games of the regular season and it starts with a 3-game series against the Habs.

The rest is history (literally).

LETS GO

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[123offtheglass]

Leafs right now:

 

[Randy Randerson]

Would be nice to see Matthews score two against the Habs for his 40th

 

[MattySnipes]

So the best we can finish season is with 81 points

 

[stickty111]

Lilly paired with Muzzin. It's probably maintenance for Holl but if not, it would be interesting.

 

[zeke]

Give holl a game off to recoup from that bloody face. That was a lot of blood.

Huge opportunity for Lilly though. A good performance here and it's gonna start to be hard to keep him out.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Yeah tomorrow would be a good time to rest Holl since the Leafs' next game isn't until the 6th.

 

[stickty111]

Give holl a game off to recoup from that bloody face. That was a lot of blood.

Huge opportunity for Lilly though. A good performance here and it's gonna start to be hard to keep him out.

They should be giving Holl a game off regardless. He needs a break.
I disagree about Lilly. Even if he plays amazing, he isn't getting in the lineup because of the depth.

 

[zeke]

If Holl's job was in danger than it would be dermott moving up to the shutdown pair and Lilly coming in the bottom pair. Lilly's obviously just placeholding here.

But if he plays great again thsn Dermott should be looking over his shoulder.

 

[crump]

Holl probably just a day off for a sore face. Wouldn’t mind seeing Liljegren in there again though.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Like to see Sandin and Brodie together again.

Rielly Dermott
Sandin Brodie
Muzzin Liljegren

 

[ACC1224]

Would be nice to see Matthews score two against the Habs for his 40th

He’ll get two at a minimum.

 

[ACC1224]

Heard Holl isn’t at practice, must be banged up a bit.

 

[123offtheglass]

Big opportunity for Liljegren to prove himself; not sure I was as high on him as most, thought he played pretty well last game though. Hopefully he can get some confidence going at the NHL level.

 

[Notsince67]

This train has left the station

 

[Burnie97]

 

[Randy Randerson]

interesting that Liljegren hops to the 2nd pairing, I guess Keefe is sticking with the pairs idea that he seems to throughout the forwards & defense. Good for both Sandin & Liljegren getting a shot to show something.

 

[WilyStyless03SHYla]

Just stay healthy and safe , gear up for the playoffs , screw the records , cup matters most , city will be absolutely popping off

 

[MattySnipes]

Rittich just annihilated him.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I don't think Dermott is a Leaf next year. He keeps getting passed by for promotions

 

[stickty111]

Holl probably just a day off for a sore face. Wouldn’t mind seeing Liljegren in there again though.

Keefe said Holl is out tomorrow so a big chance for Lilly here. It should be interesting how he manages his usage. With the kind of usage Muzzin gets, it's slightly surprising Keefe is pairing Lilly with Muzzin. It might have made more sense moving Dermott or even Sandin up, but Keefe either wants to see these 2 together, or just wanted to keep the other pairings who have been good.

 

[Kelly]

Rittich just annihilated him.

big d*ck dave doesn't even look back.

 

[MattySnipes]

big d*ck dave doesn't even look back.

Tbh I think it was just for jks. Def planned.

Cesari is Leafs strength and conditioning coach.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Excited to see if Liljegren actually get's a shot with Muzzin tomorrow.

He's the ideal partner for Liljegren at this level imo. Give the kid 18-20 minutes and let's see what he's got.

 

[stickty111]

I don't think Dermott is a Leaf next year. He keeps getting passed by for promotions

Yeah looks like it. I think Dermott's been pretty good honestly, but Sandin has been better and if Liljegren progresses, time might be up for Dermott. I'm still on the fence about protecting Holl or Dermott though. Right now I lean towards Holl but it's close. Dermott's age is saving him. Holl is pretty much what he is as well now. He's a fine #4 which is a nice player to have but if Dermott steps up a level, then I'm okay with losing Holl.