GDT: Leafs @ Islanders - The Return 7:00PM TSN

[MoreMogilny]

Ugh. Bad news losing one of our 3 good defenders.

It’ll be a tough game going against a rested team, coupled with the fact that they’ll be super fired up for this one.

Honestly I’m expecting us to lose this one pretty badly. Our team is relatively emotionless lately. We may have dominated a garbage Edmonton team, but this Isles team is tight defensively and will be ready to play.

Just want this one over so we can stop seeing the whining from the other side - acting like scorned ex lovers.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Not expecting a win in this one to be honest. Hopefully they surprise me, looks like a scheduled loss to me.

Can't have that. There have been no scheduled losses for Boston in a while. Battle through it. Compete. Fight.

 

[GardinerTheForward]

It means they’re too small for their knees to touch the underside of the table. I thought that was clear. Maybe I’m missing the point

 

[FlareKnight]

Just go out there and have a good game. Oh well the bottom pairing isn't great. Leafs just need to do what they can and get 2 points. Find a way to win.

Sparks in net and defense pairings of

Rielly Hainsey
Muzzin Oz
Marcin Holl

Did Zaitsev die getting off the ice?

 

[sxvnert]

Just want this one over so we can stop seeing the whining from the other side - acting like scorned ex lovers.

As if this fan base wouldn't be 100X worse if Matthews decides to bolt in five years.

 

[Suntouchable13]

As if this fan base wouldn't be 100X worse if Matthews decides to bolt in five years.

If he bolts then f*** him. Let him go and rot in obscurity in Arizona.

 

[MoreMogilny]

As if this fan base wouldn't be 100X worse if Matthews decides to bolt in five years.

Oh we absolutely will be horrible. And due to our massive numbers on this site it will look much worse.

But I mean, let’s cross that bridge when we get to it?

 

[Advanced stats]

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I still think our defense is better than the islanders.

Sure their system is locktight, but if our offense has their legs, goals should be easy to come by

 

[MoreMogilny]

It means they’re too small for their knees to touch the underside of the table. I thought that was clear. Maybe I’m missing the point

Yes, like the opinions of children don’t matter. Seemed pretty clear to me too

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Sparks in net and defense pairings of

Rielly Hainsey
Muzzin Oz
Marcin Holl

2 top pairing guys, 2 bottom pairing guys, and 2 AHL'ers.

Yeah... this has the potential to be even uglier than our first meetup.

 

[CarterD]

Ohhh no this might be a problem now. Now Gard/Derm, sparks in net. Least the first game of this b2b wasn't much of a game lol

 

[CarterD]

Ohhh no this might be a problem now. Now Gard/Derm, sparks in net. Least the first game of this b2b wasn't much of a game lol

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Sparks in net and defense pairings of

Rielly Hainsey
Muzzin Oz
Marcin Holl

Those right D !

 

[Jozay]

I wouldn't count on that, have you seen our offense lately bc i can't find it. Good Luck tomorrow guys, it's sure gonna be hell of a game

Even if you guys are struggling, never underestimate the terribleness of Marincin and Holl

 

[BM14]

Passing the Bruins in the standings is meaningless?

A rested Andersen is better than 2 pts which may/may not lead to home ice advantage.

It's not game 81.

 

[ToneDog]

I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I still think our defense is better than the islanders.

Sure their system is locktight, but if our offense has their legs, goals should be easy to come by

Playing back to back games.
Going into a lion's den.
Isles are a top defensive team.
Isles need win to stay ahead of Caps.
Missing 2 of our 4 top D.
Our backup is starting.

Only way we win is if the boys step up and win it for JT.

 

[Advanced stats]

2 top pairing guys, 2 bottom pairing guys, and 2 AHL'ers.

Yeah... this has the potential to be even uglier than our first meetup.

Not sure why you even quote him..he's missing zaitsev who is middle pairing.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

They should play Andersen again. Win it for Tavares.

Sparks is a better option than playing Andersen twice in a row

 

[Jozay]

Holl hasnt played a game in 9 weeks. Not exactly in a position to succeed. I'd honestly rather them run with Oz again.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Not sure why you even quote him..he's missing zaitsev who is middle pairing.

Oh, whoops. I forgot him to.

Rielly-Hainsey
Muzzin-Zaitsev
Marincin-Ozhiganov

 

[Advanced stats]

Playing back to back games.
Going into a lion's den.
Isles are a top defensive team.
Isles need win to stay ahead of Caps.
Missing 2 of our 4 top D.
Our backup is starting.

Only way we win is if the boys step up and win it for JT.

Often you need some motivation and emotion to beat a top team on a b2b. I expect the boys to rally around Tavares. At the very least it'll be a good building block and playoff atmosphere

 

[Advanced stats]

Oh, whoops. I forgot him to.

Rielly-Hainsey
Muzzin-Zaitsev
Marincin-Ozhiganov

So a #1, #2, #4, #5 #6 and #7 defenseman. Not even awful


...and holl's playing not Ozhiganov

 

[ToneDog]

Often you need some motivation and emotion to beat a top team on a b2b. I expect the boys to rally around Tavares. At the very least it'll be a good building block and playoff atmosphere

They laid an egg when the Isles beat us 4-0 here. Better not start slow tomorrow because Isles are stingy when it comes to giving up goals.

 

[Loosie]

Tavares with a hat trick to set a new career high in goals!

 

[Whaleafs]

A rested Andersen is better than 2 pts which may/may not lead to home ice advantage.

It's not game 81.

I never said start Andersen, I questioned your assertion the game is meaningless.