Pre-Game Talk: GAME #53 | HABS @ LEAFS | THURS 7PM | TSN

[Fogelhund]

Kristen issued a correction on her tweet above.

 

[CanadasTeam]

 

[Chief keefe]

ay! the boys are working together

 

[Burnie97]

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Score more than 2 goals and it should be an easy win. Habs have little offensive talent and can barely muster 2 goals. 5 on 5 we were the better team, figure out how to convert on the powerplay too and we’ll be golden.

 

[Teeder Keon]

 

[AvroArrow]

I must have missed something, Montreal hasn't won the cup since 1993 and if it weren't for Kerry Fraser 1986, is this a metaphor for the fans and player's reaction?

They were all in our GDT/PGT trolling and celebrating like they just won the cup

 

[crump]

Well Noesen draws in. Good for him, gets a chance to show what he can bring. I recall he had some speed and grinder characteristics to his game, decent size and speed, and while not an enforcer, will drop them to defend a teammate. With depth so important and Hyman and Foligno currently hobbled, his game is a lower line fill in for that style of player. Hopefully this is the last we see of him.

 

[meefer]

Sad to say, I'm going to miss the game Fri morn (my time) as a tee time has been booked. Bloody hot, humid and a good chance of rain. But as the lockdown continues, at least we've got the chance to play some golf. Good to see Hyman back on the ice, Nash too. Foligno, I haven't read enough to know, but fingers crossed - does anyone remember Dubois and his time off? - Noesen, really? Interesting.
Looks like Keefe has ended the Liljegren experiment, at least he got some games and I believe performed well. Andersen, what to do with Andersen? Were I to guess, he plays 2 out of the 4 games with the Marlies between the 8th and 12th and starts for the Leafs on the 13th, with Campbell closing out the season on the 15th.

If nothing else, I'm loving the depth this team has. I don't think there's a huge drop-off in any position, or one where we are nakedly exposed. I hope Bogo, Zach, Foligno and Nash (he could be a heck of an addition to our defensive play) are back asap, but until then, this is still a good team. I like our depth at F and D. I think our bottom 6 can compete and our replacements not cost us much. As I said at the beginning of the season, it's up to our top players.

Matthews, Marner, Tavares, Nylander, Rielly, Brodie, Muzzin, Campbell, Andersen...and yes, Babcock's favorite son, Mr. Zach Hyman...ladies and gentlemen, there are your difference makers, your hope. And I, for one, like this group. The rest of the team will throw us a surprise or two, but if this core performs to their abilities, we can go deep. Very deep.

Enjoy the game Thurs night, write some good comments in the PGT to help me fill in what I'll miss, don't let the refs piss you off too much, and, Go Leafs Go!

 

[TheDoldrums]

Will be interesting to see what Noesen looks like, I'm really not that familiar with his game.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Will be interesting to see what Noesen looks like, I'm really not that familiar with his game.

More physical RW version of Kenny Agostino. Higher end sniper at lower levels (when healthy, which is rare for him) but not good in his own end at all and not good enough to be higher than ~15th on the forward depth chart.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Will be interesting to see what Noesen looks like, I'm really not that familiar with his game.

Another small skilled forward that Dumbass....... ooops

 

[Coachcorner]

Gittin Hy-Man and Nash back is trump huuuge for our identity and gezame sire. We rock the earth, others is suckas and we is winnas.

Hyman will make any team better, he one one of the biggest stars and thugs at the tezime. We will win again, rule the ice hockey world. Still be thugs and WHAT!!! DO LOVE LIFE y'all!

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

So when playoffs start we could have the following back:

Bogosian
Hyman
Foligno
Nash
Andersen

That's re-assuring to say the least. Amazing how well the boys have played despite injuries to our roster.

If Matthews scores tonight, we need to consider sitting him. We need our stars rested and in good repair for this post season. These playoffs are everything.

 

[egd27]

Winning the division is meaningless in hockey. I want the to win the division, because I don't want to go into the playoffs on a losing run but winning the division quite literally means zilch. You have to win the division in the playoffs not regular season. I just laugh at how some people put so much emphasis on winning it during the regular season. If they win it in the regular season but not make it into the final 4, nobody is going to remember who finished 1st.

Number of points matter IF you make it to the Final Four.

 

[ShaneFalco]

You have to win the division in the playoffs not regular season

Oh no, then there would be regular season regression

 

[ShaneFalco]

So when playoffs start we could have the following back:

Bogosian
Hyman
Foligno
Nash
Andersen

That's re-assuring to say the least. Amazing how well the boys have played despite injuries to our roster.

If Matthews scores tonight, we need to consider sitting him. We need our stars rested and in good repair for this post season. These playoffs are everything.

Actually I kinda like what Keefe is doing now - just reduce their minutes. The PP is starting to come around and we need to be on a roll going in.

 

[egd27]

Thought the Freddie detractors would have had some comments on this one. You guys are losing your touch.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

Thought the Freddie detractors would have had some comments on this one. You guys are losing your touch.

He should move over to his left a bit. Can’t even screen other goalies fully. USELESS

 

[3blizzard4]

yes it was a tongue in cheek comment. They were celebrating over there like they won the cup.

That's why you should keep away from other team's forums.

I want to be a mod just so I can kick other fans out of our forums. Especially the come in piece ones that frequent our PGT's

I dont post on other teams forums if thats what you are implying. Whether in peace or protest. But I do lurk.

 

[Optimist]

I want to be a mod just so I can kick other fans out of our forums. Especially the come in piece ones that frequent our PGT's

I think that our very own Leafs fans are the worst for this to be honest.

 

[Confucius]

I think that our very own Leafs fans are the worst for this to be honest.

I'm at a loss why it is allowed by any team, isn't that what the mainboards are for? Home boards should be just for the home teams' fans.

 

[egd27]

I think that our very own Leafs fans are the worst for this to be honest.

expected critical posts/page

Habs - 4.8
Oilers - 4.3
Leafs - 6.2

 

[AcerComputer]

Does that mean Andersen is Starting tomorrow?

 

[Confucius]

Does that mean Andersen is Starting tonight? did I miss something?

Is there a game?