Pre-Game Talk: Jan 9 - Leafs @ Hurricanes - Wheel of inconsistency says we'll win this one

[tamle]

Hoping for a shut out by reimers and he keeps the ball, starting both of the back-to-back. When was the last time we put up a shut out anyway? -scratches head-

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Hoping for a shut out by reimers and he keeps the ball, starting both of the back-to-back. When was the last time we put up a shut out anyway? -scratches head-

it's been a while prolly like october?

 

[Daisy Jane]

it's been a while prolly like october?

we've only had two on the season and both in October.
we shut out Edmonton 4-0 (Reimer in net).
and Nashville 4-0 (Bernier in net).

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Against a really motivated Staal, who normally kills the Leafs anyway...

I assume you mean Eric being motivated by not being on Team Canada? He left the Islander game with an injury and didn't play against Nashville either. He is expected to be out again this game unless something changes at the last minute.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

we've only had two on the season and both in October.
we shut out Edmonton 4-0 (Reimer in net).
and Nashville 4-0 (Bernier in net).

It's certainly been a while.

I assume you mean Eric being motivated by not being on Team Canada? He left the Islander game with an injury and didn't play against Nashville either. He is expected to be out again this game unless something changes at the last minute.

Ouch that sucks.

 

[Al14]

Hoping for a shut out by reimers and he keeps the ball, starting both of the back-to-back. When was the last time we put up a shut out anyway? -scratches head-

Shutout, shutout? Really? You want a shutout!

Well, never mind talking about a shutout! I just want a win!!!

9-7 or 2-1... Just get a win, in regulation!

Shutout?

 

[Mess]

Carolina is 2 points back with a game in hand. Kind of a big game.

A Carolina win in regulation time would actually take Leafs wild card spot away temporarily and move the Leafs out of the playoffs for the 1st time this year.

So this is a big one for the boys to defend their turf in and hold their spot.

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[Pi]

A Carolina win in regulation time would actually take Leafs wild card spot away temporarily and move the Leafs out of the playoffs for the 1st time this year.

So this is a big one for the boys to defend their turf in and hold their spot.

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Looks like a loss might serve them better than a sloppy SO win tonight.

Lose this game and may be they actually get their collective heads out of their ***** and realize that they pissed away a GREAT opportunity to get the top 3 seed in the division or create separation in the wild card race by playing like *****.

 

[Eyedea]

Looks like a loss might serve them better than a sloppy SO win tonight.

Lose this game and may be they actually get their collective heads out of their ***** and realize that they pissed away a GREAT opportunity to get the top 3 seed in the division or create separation in the wild card race by playing like *****.

Lose this game and they'll be vulnerable and ripe for the picking on Friday (in Washington). Lose both, and with a win for New York on Friday and Ottawa on Saturday would have the Leafs sitting in 11th. Their next three games are all teams sitting right behind them, and then the next three are against teams that are division rivals. This should be a good test for them and for us to see what they really are.

 

[SprDaVE]

Leafs don't seem to perform well in big games. Last 2 games were that and they came out meh, and Bernier crapped the bed as well.

Tough to be an optimistic fan these days.

 

[ACC1224]

So what do our lines look like Holland down in the AHL? is Trevor Smith back or are we gonna go with 7 defenceman?

7 d makes the most sense. Any of the Centers can rotate into the 4th line for the 5 minutes a night they play.

 

[rojac]

7 d makes the most sense. Any of the Centers can rotate into the 4th line for the 5 minutes a night they play.

Yeah, that's what I was figuring as well. You can just double-shift the other centres occcasionally.

 

[Penalty Kill Icing*]

Reimer to start. Clarkson looks like won't play.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Leafs don't seem to perform well in big games. Last 2 games were that and they came out meh, and Bernier crapped the bed as well.

Tough to be an optimistic fan these days.

Sure is. The Leafs are playing like they want the coach fired, and not battling for their lives to remain in a playoff spot

 

[rojac]

Leafs don't seem to perform well in big games. Last 2 games were that and they came out meh, and Bernier crapped the bed as well.

Tough to be an optimistic fan these days.

No, it's very easy. You just believe they'll turn it around. I always believe in that possibility until it's impossible. It's no harder to be optimistic than it is to be pessimistic.

 

[SeenSchenn2]

Hopefully Reims comes up huge for us.

 

[LyGuy]

Who's the 4th center?

 

[ACC1224]

Any idea of the Starter? Clarkson or Gunnar playing?

 

[ACC1224]

Who's the 4th center?

Bozak, Kadri, McClement

 

[Leaf Rocket]

reims is starting nice...

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Been skipping watching a lot of these games. It's been a waste of my evening lately. Hoping for James to pull out a good one

 

[ACC1224]

reims is starting nice...

Guessing or confirmed?
Clarkson?

 

[nsleaf]

Not feeling good about this one. Just can't see how this team can turn things around given the way they have played all year. Last two months have been ugly and Oct they were lucky. By the time the Olympic break arrives I fear the Leafs will be several points out of the playoffs.

 

[Mess]

GDT: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Carolina Hurricanes @ 7:00PM EST Sportsnet Ontario

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