GDT: Leafs @ Sens - TSN 7pm

[NinjaKick]

I'm hoping Semyonov has a strong game. I like what he brings

 

[Makaveli]

Def gonna check out tonight's games. Main focus will be on Robertson, the middle six, Sandin, and Liljegren.

 

[Lil Tuzzi Bert]

Did filip kral grow 3 inches?

He grew one inch he’s been listed as 6’1 for a long time then he must’ve grown a tiny bit since he did look that size when I saw him with the Marlies and the game he played last week

 

[Morgs]

Weird about Lilejegren. He had easily the best first game of any of him, Dermott, and Sandin, and they give him easily the defenseman with the least experience. It really feels like this organization doesn't value what he brings, and I just cannot figure out why. Weirdly though, Kral might be the best of him, Biega, and Dahlstrom right now so that might actually work in his favour. Dermott going to have flashbacks to the days when he carried Polak to positive rels.

As for the lines: I know they don't matter, but why not have Kase play with Kerfoot and see what they look like together (as they are clearly 3rd line F on this team) instead of continuing to trot out Simmonds like he isn't clearly the worst F that will be on the NHL roster.

 

[TML1967]

Weird about Lilejegren. He had easily the best first game of any of him, Dermott, and Sandin, and they give him easily the defenseman with the least experience. It really feels like this organization doesn't value what he brings, and I just cannot figure out why. Weirdly though, Kral might be the best of him, Biega, and Dahlstrom right now so that might actually work in his favour. Dermott going to have flashbacks to the days when he carried Polak to positive rels.

As for the lines: I know they don't matter, but why not have Kase play with Kerfoot and see what they look like together (as they are clearly 3rd line F on this team) instead of continuing to trot out Simmonds like he isn't clearly the worst F that will be on the NHL roster.

IMO Kral looked the best of the 'rest'. He skates well, makes smart passes and seems to already be a really good AHLer who we may be able to call up later this yea rif he keeps progressing. I think Lilj has the best of the partners.
I think there is an outside chance Kase will be a top 6 F. He can shoot really well, and when healthy he has more offensive upside.
Ritchie - Matthews - Marner
Kase - Tavares - Nylander
Mikheyev - Kamf - Kerfoot
Simmonds - Spezza - Bunting

 

[LeafSteel]

Long time Chargers fan, I was happy.

I still choke on L.A. Chargers.

They will always be Dan Fouts, Kellen Winslow, and the San Diego Chargers to me….

 

[mikeyz]

Big game for Liljegren to prove he belongs on the team.

Ooof. With that lineup taking the ice tonight, I think I may stick with watching the Blue Jays game. Lol.

 

[BodaciousBeefBazooka]

Ya I’m pretty sure I can’t handle this ugly line up, gonna sit this one out

Same here not wasting my time watching an AHL lineup

 

[TiMo15]

Like to see what Ho Sang, Kase, Bunting and Robertson can do.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Idc how bad our lineup is, we could definitely beat this Sens team

Scotty Sabs is dressing! He will make himself known.

 

[Nylander88]

Gabriel vs Sabourin going down tonight. Weak lineup for us, stronger lineup for them. Great chance for some guys trying to separate from the pack. Our team is so underwhelming I think Kerfoot & Dermott will get the other A's after the obvious vet choice in Simmonds. Hang on folks. Could be a bumpy ride lol

 

[The CyNick]

All the pairings and lines make sense, Keefe said tonight is for the bubble guys to show they belong. All of them feature 1 or 2 players trying to break through.

Sandin, Liljegren, and Dermott anchoring their own pairings. Robertson, Ho-Sang, Gusev, and Amadio got their own lines.

If Sandin and Lilj are anchors, then there's no battle left. You got them, Reilly, Holl, Dermott, Muzzin and Brodie. That's your seven. I don't even know if Leafs can carry seven.

Coach should be focused on finding D pairings that work. This isn't tryouts for the Marlies.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Drop the puck

 

[HockeyVirus]

Wow.. This thread is DEAD

 

[Nylander88]

Putting Mrazek under fire tonight. I like it. Let's see what he's made of

 

[HockeyVirus]

We.. Kinda look like the better team somehow lol

 

[SprDaVE]

Ho-Sang with a couple good shifts already.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

For all his flaws, Ho-Sang can make chances out of nothing and the bottom of our lineup needs players who can do that

 

[SprDaVE]

Dahlstrom is a solid AHL defenseman, but he's really not looking good again today.

 

[2 Slick]

Wow.. This thread is DEAD

Marlies playing a meaningless game, can understand why.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Marlies playing a meaningless game, can understand why.

I'd watch someone in a Leaf jersey come out and take a dump on the center of the ice.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Gusev is terrible. Kind of crazy how bad he is.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I'd watch someone in a Leaf jersey come out and take a dump on the center of the ice.

We do not need to talk about the Montreal series anymore!

 

[Morgs]

Messy messy play, but that was good gap from Liljegren to stop the only really good chance.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

I really like what I’ve seen from Ho-Sang