Pre-Game Talk: Heritage Classic Talk

[Racer88]

On the bright side, the ice at the ACC is already horrible, so we should be used to it!

This is a very good point I had not considered. Lol

 

[Racer88]

Really? I love having Leafs to watch on a slow Sunday. I mean unless you actually have plans at 4 pm I don't see why you'd purposely not watch

The nascar race starts at 3:30 so I will probably end up flipping back and forth………drives my wife nuts

 

[Vaive50]

Please god start Kallgren

They've made their minds up to start Mrazek but I'm almost sure he'll be pulled again, hopefully this time after only a miserable 3 goals so the Leafs can fight back easier.

 

[2 Slick]

I generally watch every game every single season, but the goaltenders have really sucked the excitement and fun out of the games for me as of late. Even a routine play into our own zone, I get scared that even a simple play is going to end up in the back of their net, which it usually happens.

I think Campbell will eventually rebound and do a hell of a lot better, but I think that Mrazek is toast. I don’t think his issue is mental, his positioning is horrendous, overly aggressive and overplays the puck, just so awkward and always out of position. He hasn’t broken out of any funk because he’s sucked the entire season, I think he’s had maybe one good game, but his save percentage hasn’t been above .900% once this season for the total. His numbers this season look like they belong to a career AHL back-up goaltender filling in for two injured regular season NHL goaltenders, that’s exactly what his stats look like. Not going to bother watching this game most likely.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

A good goaltending performance would be cool

A win would be nice

 

[zeke]

 

[D00bis]

How in the hell are we having a toronto Buffalo outdoor game before a Toronto vs. Montreal? Leafs have a good record in these games so hoping for a decisive W but hey it’s the leafs lol

 

[kevsh]

How you know this game is on Sportsnet:


Err, why is it posting a link to an article as "MEDIA"? I was trying to post a link to the
"Why the Maple Leafs–Sabres Classic 'feels like so much more' than a game" article on Sportsnet.ca

 

[Cor]

It’s also so NHL for the Sabres to be the home team in a game against the Leafs in Hamilton.

it doesn’t matter at the end of the day, but still hilarious

 

[Stephen]

Those full Arenas uniforms look pretty sharp.

 

[therealkoho]

I couldn't simply copy & paste one earlier had to save it & then attach the file.

Even then though the GIF would only work when clicked on.

Yeah I got that as well, the mysteries of the internet are omnifiscent for all

 

[leafsfan5]

Those full Arenas uniforms look pretty sharp.

Yeah they look good as a full uniform. The jersey on a mannequin was awful

 

[aingefan]

Real shame that Simmonds is still in the line-up and Robby was taken out. Simmonds isn't even that physical anymore. The fourth line with both Spezza and Simmonds playing has been really bad this season.

Pretty close to home for him, but I’d like to see Robby too.
Kerf should be enough two-way talent to cover for them.

 

[aingefan]

How in the hell are we having a toronto Buffalo outdoor game before a Toronto vs. Montreal? Leafs have a good record in these games so hoping for a decisive W but hey it’s the leafs lol

Not sure, but there used to be a rail line that travelled between Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo I believe.

 

[Knies iT]

I generally watch every game every single season, but the goaltenders have really sucked the excitement and fun out of the games for me as of late. Even a routine play into our own zone, I get scared that even a simple play is going to end up in the back of their net, which it usually happens.

I think Campbell will eventually rebound and do a hell of a lot better, but I think that Mrazek is toast. I don’t think his issue is mental, his positioning is horrendous, overly aggressive and overplays the puck, just so awkward and always out of position. He hasn’t broken out of any funk because he’s sucked the entire season, I think he’s had maybe one good game, but his save percentage hasn’t been above .900% once this season for the total. His numbers this season look like they belong to a career AHL back-up goaltender filling in for two injured regular season NHL goaltenders, that’s exactly what his stats look like. Not going to bother watching this game most likely.

Based on your GDT posts, an iced puck sucks the fun out of games for you.

 

[saffronleaf]

idk I have mixed feelings about outdoor games. the spectacle is great, but the hockey not so much.

 

[NarcoPolo]

So what’s the rational behind starting Mrazek again? What makes Keefe think he’s not going to be terrible again like he’s been all season?

 

[cannucky]

-2 with a 90% chance of snow ? should be interesting

 

[Buds17]

So what’s the rational behind starting Mrazek again? What makes Keefe think he’s not going to be terrible again like he’s been all season?

The team has invested in him. Have to hope he can rebound for the good of the team (or for trade value purposes in the future).

 

[Torontonian]

It would be nice if all our players had a good showing today and kicked buffalo's ass.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

The darker Blue made a big difference. Looks to be the same blue Argos's use.

I like the darker blue the Leafs are using more than the regular one. They should go to that full time. It’s a great look the Leafs are using this game, but I’m still confused by the ghost lettering of Arenas

 

[therealkoho]

Not sure, but there used to be a rail line that travelled between Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo I believe.

T,H&B and I think most of its still there as the Maple Leaf still runs from Toronto down to the big apple and back

 

[therealkoho]

I wonder how many of the players in the game today actually ever played on an outdoor rink when they were kids?

 

[therealkoho]

Don’t know if I’m in ?

That's what she said

 

[Stephen]

These bad boys would have been nice for today's heritage look as well. Basically the double stripe at the waist and the outline on a more classic version of the Leaf.