GDT: Leafs@Flames 9PM TSN4

[Nithoniniel]

I'm mildly torn on how to feel about Rittich starting for Calgary tonight.

On one hand, if he's their backup, I like not playing a team's starter if we don't have to. On the other hand, part of me feels disrespected any time we draw a team's backup goaltender and they aren't on the 2nd game of a back-to-back.

Rittich is pretty much better than Smith, so it's not good news either way.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Gotta beat the other Canadian teams. It seems to truly effect them in a tough way when they lose to the Leafs even if we are in a different conference then them.

 

[ACC1224]

Don’t take a peak in their GDT. It’s another bunch of bitter people.

What did Tavares ever do to them?

 

[PromisedLand]

The Leafs have played a crap ton of hockey lately. This isn't going to be an easy game off the bat.

Just hope they bring some structure and push back and hope for the best.

we need home ice; boston is 3 pts up with same number of games played

any kind of lackluster effort is unacceptable

 

[DanM]

Our alleged physicality issue is just another in a long line of false forced narratives by our media. Unfortunately too many people in this city seem to take their cues from the talking heads and not bother forming their own opinions.

I never believed the physicality issue, physicality can be many things.

However, we do lack compete quite often, and defensive positioning from forward down. So that can be quite alarming. I do think analysts are right about many parts of our team game, and we need to be better if we want to go far in the playoffs.

 

[Rude Dog]

Cant explain why but i have no hate at all for calgary. Edmonton, Vancouver and Atlanta well thats another story. Would have liked Petan to get another shot after scoring the game winner. But Babcock will do his Babcock things. Petan must feel like he has gone to Peg part 2. When Kadri comes back i think he gets buried. Just womder who gets buried with him

 

[Pi]

What did Tavares ever do to them?

Didn't sign with their hockey club or in the case of the Flames, didn't even give them an interview.

Tavares become overrated the instant he signed with the Leafs on July 1st.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

You can't sit brown, he is valuable and most importantly i think some team could give us a 3rd round pick for him at the draft heck maybe even 2 picks, if you sit him you could hurt those chances.

News to me. He is actually a bad 5 on 5 player.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Don’t take a peak in their GDT. It’s another bunch of bitter people.

They are more active on CalgaryPuck. Same story there, too.

 

[56 Years No Cup]

Ok, here is the official "Sit Connor Brown" post. No more are required, we get it.

Thank you

We need to sit Connor Brown before Petan and/or Ennis.

 

[ACC1224]

Didn't sign with their hockey club or in the case of the Flames, didn't even give them an interview.

Tavares become overrated the instant he signed with the Leafs on July 1st.

I like the Flames, hope they do well other than tonight.

 

[Pi]

I like the Flames, hope they do well other than tonight.

Same. I like their team, especially now that Burke isn’t a part of it. Knew they would have a big year if goaltending was even remotely close to average. Picked them to win the division.

They are in that lot of 5-6 teams including the Leafs having marvellous seasons but it’s being overshadowed by just how good Tampa has been.

Tough one tonight. They have only lost six times in regulation at home.

 

[56 Years No Cup]

Lunchtime factoid.

Almost identical goals for/against: Leafs 233 186 Flames 232 186

Sooo..... Calgary can't score as much as us!

 

[PromisedLand]

I hate Monday games

if its starts at 7 or 7:30 EST that is fine for me anything later and it becomes problematic as the next day at work i am super sleepy LOL

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

I like the Flames, hope they do well other than tonight.

Same. I like their team, especially now that Burke isn’t a part of it. Knew they would have a big year if goaltending was even remotely close to average. Picked them to win the division.

They are in that lot of 5-6 teams including the Leafs having marvellous seasons but it’s being overshadowed by just how good Tampa has been.

I hope the Flames choke away the division and get destroyed by Vegas in the first round

 

[DankinIT]

I'm mildly torn on how to feel about Rittich starting for Calgary tonight.

On one hand, if he's their backup, I like not playing a team's starter if we don't have to. On the other hand, part of me feels disrespected any time we draw a team's backup goaltender and they aren't on the 2nd game of a back-to-back.

They have been pretty back and forth with Rittich and Smith this season. Rittich has the better record.

 

[Nineteen67]

Don’t take a peak in their GDT. It’s another bunch of bitter people.

You made me look.....

 

[Nineteen67]

I like the Flames, hope they do well other than tonight.

I still like them for giving the Leafs Gilmour.

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

I never believed the physicality issue, physicality can be many things.

However, we do lack compete quite often, and defensive positioning from forward down. So that can be quite alarming. I do think analysts are right about many parts of our team game, and we need to be better if we want to go far in the playoffs.

Part of physicality/grit is standing up for yourself and your teammates, especially when someone takes a run or injures them. It's fine if some fans are ok with our guys never answering the bell, but it doesn't sit well with me. When people talk about grit and compete specifically for the playoffs, there's a false narrative bandied about that it means we want a bunch of Frazer Mclaren and Colton Orrs running roughshod; that's not the ask at all. We simply want more of what we've seen glimpses of with Moore and Muzzin - some give a shit compete and not wilting under increased pressure/physicality.

 

[Budsfan]

Excellent, light up the rookie.

Haven't been paying much attention lately, any update on Kadri?
Gardiner and Dermott are still weeks away?

Kevin McGran‏Verified account @kevin_mcgran 19h19 hours ago
Small piece of #Leafs news, Nazem Kadri (concussion) is on the trip to Western Canada ... Leafs did not practice Sunday.

 

[1specter]

Don’t take a peak in their GDT. It’s another bunch of bitter people.

Too bad. Always thought Calgary fans were cooler than the other Canadian teams'

 

[1specter]

They have been pretty back and forth with Rittich and Smith this season. Rittich has the better record.

I honestly don't understand why. Isn't Rittich clearly better? I mean he's not as good as he was earlier in the year but he's still the way better goalie between the two. Unless he was getting tired and they decided to get him some rest?

 

[Budsfan]

 

[ACC1224]

Kevin McGran‏Verified account @kevin_mcgran 19h19 hours ago
Small piece of #Leafs news, Nazem Kadri (concussion) is on the trip to Western Canada ... Leafs did not practice Sunday.

Excellent, must be close if he's travelling

 

[BlueForever75]

Excellent, must be close if he's travelling

Wouldn't be travelling if he was still experiencing concussion symptoms. My guess is he plays Wednesday.