Pre-Game Talk: Leafs vs Flyers

[stickty111]

Looks like Abruzzese is making his debut. I have been critical of Keefe, but last 2 games he has handled the 4th line well. Changed the makeup in the Boston game. Went to more of a physical line against the Jets which makes sense, and now is giving the kid a chance. Good point I read that Simmonds and Clifford can be effective if you give them enough rest. They just can't play every day now.

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[crump]

Kerfoot took that cowardly knee from Dubois during the Jets game didn't he.
Best to let him rest and get the kid in there, also Blackwell needs to go back in.
Nice to see Lyubushkin taking his regular spot again.

 

[Twine Tickler]

Looks like Abruzzese is making his debut. I have been critical of Keefe, but last 2 games he has handled the 4th line well. Changed the makeup in the Boston game. Went to more of a physical line against the Jets which makes sense, and now is giving the kid a chance. Good point I read that Simmonds and Clifford can be effective if you give them enough rest. They just can't play every day now.

Yup I was against the call to sit Abruzzese in Boston, but it was clearly the right call. His defensive pairings he dressed yesterday were terrible, but he was also missing Lybushkin, Sandin, and Muzz so I'll give him a bit of a pass. I just didn't understand his comments pre game about the Gio-Timmy pairing. I am paraphrasing but he said something like:

"We know Gio-Timmy works really well, so we are going to shuffle the deck to see if we can get a different combo working"

But thats not the strategy you should be taking when you're without the guy who's been play 1RD the last 5+ games. Just didn't understand the experimentation angle yesterday given Lybushkin's absence. But all is good, we won regardless.

One thing I have always liked about Keefe is his willingness to experiment and change things up. Even in game. So Sometimes you have to take the good with the bad.

Excited to see what Nick can bring.

 

[LeafChief]

 

[saltming]

Could being the key word.

 

[tom leafers]

whats the hold up with Knies? i think its because he has a playoff game today, and if they lose he will be able to sign with Toronto?

Im excited for nick, but i want some more size in the lineup

 

[LeafChief]

whats the hold up with Knies? i think its because he has a playoff game today, and if they lose he will be able to sign with Toronto?

Im excited for nick, but i want some more size in the lineup

His team is still alive. They are playing through next weekend.

 

[zeke]

With Muzz back soon it'll be very interesting to watch the TOI closely this game.

Here's the even strength TOI for dpairs in the 4gms the current 6 dmen have all played together:

 

[zeke]

With Muzz back soon it'll be very interesting to watch the TOI closely this game.

Here's the even strength TOI for dpairs in the 4gms the current 6 dmen have all played together:

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And the PK pairs:

 

[IPS]

Looks like Abruzzese is making his debut. I have been critical of Keefe, but last 2 games he has handled the 4th line well. Changed the makeup in the Boston game. Went to more of a physical line against the Jets which makes sense, and now is giving the kid a chance. Good point I read that Simmonds and Clifford can be effective if you give them enough rest. They just can't play every day now.

Rielly back with Lyubushkin. Love it. When Muzz is healthy

Rielly-Lyubushkin
Giordano-Brodie
Muzzin-Holl

3 great pairings that can do it all that don't need sheltering.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Rielly back with Lyubushkin. Love it. When Muzz is healthy

Rielly-Lyubushkin
Giordano-Brodie
Muzzin-Holl

3 great pairings that can do it all that don't need sheltering.

No more Muzzin-Holl and leave Liljegren in.

Rielly Lyubushkin
Muzzin Brodie
Giordano Liljegren

 

[IPS]

No more Muzzin-Holl and leave Liljegren in.

Rielly Lyubushkin
Muzzin Brodie
Giordano Liljegren

Holl will be playing top-4 minutes rain or shine as long as Keefe is coach. Liljegren is the odd man out as annoying as it is.

 

[AvroArrow]

Soooooooup. Excited to see Campbell back in net. I think this long break is going to serve him well, physically and mentally.

 

[McSnypsky]

Two guys I'd like to see get some rest (healthy scratch) would be Spezza and Bunting. Especially when Knies most likely joins. We need both recharged for playoffs and right now there are just too many games.

 

[LeafChief]

Could being the key word.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Looks like Abruzzese is making his debut. I have been critical of Keefe, but last 2 games he has handled the 4th line well. Changed the makeup in the Boston game. Went to more of a physical line against the Jets which makes sense, and now is giving the kid a chance. Good point I read that Simmonds and Clifford can be effective if you give them enough rest. They just can't play every day now.

Thank you god and or whoever is the higher power even though I am an atheist for having Gio and Lily back.

 

[Leafidelity]

Havent really paid attention to the Flyers much, but wow is their forum a pit of despair right now.

 

[AvroArrow]

If Campbell can return to form, watch out.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Havent really paid attention to the Flyers much, but wow is their forum a pit of despair right now.

you wanna know whats even funnier....Nolan Patrick. Heheheh

 

[crump]

Havent really paid attention to the Flyers much, but wow is their forum a pit of despair right now.

Why did you tell us about that. I feel ashamed just reading it. I've never felt bad for Flyer fans......still don't

 

[LeafGrief]

Let the Jack Campbell redemption arc begin!

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Kerfoot took that cowardly knee from Dubois during the Jets game didn't he.
Best to let him rest and get the kid in there, also Blackwell needs to go back in.
Nice to see Lyubushkin taking his regular spot again.

I missed the game last night, that's brutal and should be looked at by the league. Dubois is such a gutless player.

 

[Da Cool Rula]

I missed the game last night, that's brutal and should be looked at by the league. Dubois is such a gutless player.

Unfortunately its the Leafs. It was clear and blatant. First Pionk, now PLD. very sad

 

[AvroArrow]

you wanna know whats even funnier....Nolan Patrick. Heheheh

I feel bad for them, their GM extended Risto too lol. Their biggest rival is Crosby/Malkin and the Pens, it's rough. They're a good hockey market, just so badly managed.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

I see Hart listed as day to day. Marty Jones in goal?