GDT: Hawks Vs Leafs - 6PM CT on NBCSCHI and NHLN-US -- Oh Captain, My Captain! (not the mod)

[RayP]

Really looking forward to this game as it’ll be the first I get to sit and watch from start to finish.

What a breath of fresh air this team has been so far. I still don’t expect them to finish the season as a contender, but at least we have some excitement to watch from the Joker, to Cat, Kane like usual, and hopefully a season long revitalized Toews compared to the snooze fest last year.

Let’s go Hawks!

 

[G0AT]

This feels like a big time matchup with the Hawks starting well. Leafs are stacked, so it will be a good test. Let's go boys.

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

Dammit, not the mod! NOT THE MOD!!!

Okay okay. Just wanted to make sure.

 

[clydesdale line]

I still don’t expect them to finish the season as a contender, but at least we have some excitement to watch from the Joker, to Cat, Kane like usual, and hopefully a season long revitalized Toews compared to the snooze fest last year.

Let’s go Hawks!

Crazy part about it is the team could be even more fun to watch if the Sikuras, Ejdsells, etc. of the world were up here. I will be patiently waiting for the stud that is Boqvist however.

 

[bwana63]

Krugs is playing for a new contract.

All joking aside, it looks like there's some gas left in the tank. We have plenty of pieces for a darn good shutdown 4th line (just gotta fix the 3rd).

 

[Rick C137]

Just finished the last game in DVR. I’m so excited about the captain right now. The last few years he’s just seemed almost robotic. He looks like he’s got the fire back in his game now. Looks a step or two quicker as well.

And how about Jokiharju? His defensive play has been terrific. It was actually his great coverage on Tarrasenko that sprung Toews on the breakaway in OT. He’s one of our best defenseman so far... and he’s still a teenager

 

[clydesdale line]

RIP Stosh.

 

[Putt Pirate]

I expect Martinsen to stay in because Q will say hey...2 wins with the useless stump in there. Let’s keep the roll going as he is a key cog with his sandpaper, turnovers, and slow skating.

 

[Kevin Musto]

 

[Pez68]

Just imagine this team with competent special teams....and an aggressive defensive system that doesn't leave the opposing d-men wide open at the points...

 

[migi]

And Hayden in.

 

[Rick C137]

I think Martinsen is a fine 12/13th forward but he had a brutal game last night. Terrible turnover in the first that gave the Blues a breakaway in tight on Ward. And took an offensive zone penalty seconds after we tied the game at 3.

Hayen needs to come in for Martinsen tonight.

 

[Conrad McBenis]

Hopefully Toews can keep it going, but I'm not expecting much out of him for the rest of the month.

 

[Fortyfives]

Hopefully Toews can keep it going, but I'm not expecting much out of him for the rest of the month.

You mean you don't think he will keep up his 2 goals per game pace?

 

[Conrad McBenis]

You mean you don't think he will keep up his 2 goals per game pace?

I mean he usually has a couple good games in a row then turns into a complete offensive black hole for an extended period of time.

 

[Pez68]

I mean he usually has a couple good games in a row then turns into a complete offensive black hole for an extended period of time.

Have you watched the first two games?

 

[Conrad McBenis]

Have you watched the first two games?

I've watched the past four seasons.

 

[bwana63]

I think Martinsen is a fine 12/13th forward but he had a brutal game last night. Terrible turnover in the first that gave the Blues a breakaway in tight on Ward. And took an offensive zone penalty seconds after we tied the game at 3.

Hayen needs to come in for Martinsen tonight.

Total no brainer. 50/50 Q pulls the trigger. Ugh.

 

[Pez68]

I've watched the past four seasons.

Then it should be pretty obvious that he looks much more like his younger self this season, than he has in the last two.

 

[Conrad McBenis]

Then it should be pretty obvious that he looks much more like his younger self this season, than he has in the last two.

We'll see.

 

[KWP]

At the risk of Debbie Downer-ing the room ...
Kinda concerned the combo of bac2bac, the "red carpet" pomp & circumstance (not to mention the hour or so sleep lost for the guys), & TOR w/ 2 Ls already semi-desperate for a win, could leave me crying in my beer come the final horn.

Oh hell what am I thinkin'?!
Home opener on a two win streak? AYFKM self?
We're gonna find a way to a W.
GoHAWKs.


Edit - Oops Leafs 1-1, not 0-2. (Math always confusing.)

 

[Salvaged Ship]

Hayden will crack a fart on the bench and Q will scratch him next game. He seems to not like the kid, the same way he occasionally gets with a young guy. This kid deserves a chance, he always plays hard. Can’t say that about everyone out there

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Hayden will crack a fart on the bench and Q will scratch him next game. He seems to not like the kid, the same way he occasionally gets with a young guy. This kid deserves a chance, he always plays hard. Can’t say that about everyone out there

Probably would have done the same thing to Cat but the kid just kept producing despite his linemates.

 

[Salvaged Ship]

I am loving what Toews is doing after two games but yes, lets pump the brakes here. Does everyone remember what Brandon Saad looked like after 2 games last year? He was the league MVP the first 2 games.

I am hoping Toews is back to his old self but it will take much more than two games for me to say he is all the way back.

 

[Fortyfives]

Can't we just enjoy that he is playing well and see what happens over the course of the year?

Personally I think that its pretty much a given he will score more points this year given that Cat is on his line.