Pre-Game Talk: Leafs vs habs

[ACC1224]

Tomorrow night we need to get a "Sign The Contract" chant going during the game. If you are going, you have a mission.

I don't believe Nylander will be in the building.

 

[Peanut]

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I hate to complain about Babcock's lineup choices, but this is exactly why Kapanen should have played on the Matthews line to build chemistry. these games count, and I'd much rather promote a middle 6 caliber RWer than a mediocre 4th line LWer to play on Matthews' right side

 

[IPS]

I hate to complain about Babcock's lineup choices, but this is exactly why Kapanen should have played on the Matthews line to build chemistry. these games count, and I'd much rather promote a middle 6 caliber RWer than a mediocre 4th line LWer to play on Matthews' right side

I agree with your post but I just have to ask - why do you "hate to complain" about this? You bring forth a very valid criticism regarding how the lines are deployed. It makes lots of sense to have a young player step up for an opportunity to play with our best player rather than an aged vet who won't even be here long.

 

[Suntouchable13]

The lineup does look beautiful without Koma, Bozak, Polak

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I agree with your post but I just have to ask - why do you "hate to complain" about this? You bring forth a very valid criticism regarding how the lines are deployed. It makes lots of sense to have a young player step up for an opportunity to play with our best player rather than an aged vet who won't even be here long.

oh lol that was sarcasm. I complain all the time

 

[Maple Leaf]

I hate to complain about Babcock's lineup choices, but this is exactly why Kapanen should have played on the Matthews line to build chemistry. these games count, and I'd much rather promote a middle 6 caliber RWer than a mediocre 4th line LWer to play on Matthews' right side

Kapanen and Matthews would be dynamite
Instead we got a placeholder
Babcock strikes again

 

[DarkKnight]

Think Kadri needs some speed on his line, I can see Brown on the fourth, Kappy up in short order.

 

[indigobuffalo]

We should set up a poll and ask: “Are you emotionally prepared if the Leafs lose the opener to Montreal?”

Because I sure as hell am not. I expect this to be a decisive victory. Chase Price in the 1st period kinda outing.

 

[Snip Genos]

Leivo is the guy that I’m rooting for I’m hoping he earns to keep that top 9 spot for good this year

 

[DarkKnight]

Kapanen and Matthews would be dynamite
Instead we got a placeholder
Babcock strikes again

You guys are a hoot. He wanted all his lines together for camp, and yes Ennis is a placeholder. That way when Willie gets back, you don’t disrupt the other lines. That’s the rationale anyways, and if the line sucks he will mix it up. Ennis out, Willie in, in the meantime the other lines gel. Not exactly madness.

 

[JadedLeaf]

Birthday tomorrow and Leafs and Habs season opener. The hockey gods are great!

 

[hamzarocks]

If leafs lose this we are going 0-82 and Tavares is the next Mike Richards, if we win we are going 82-0 and we need to start planning the parade.

In reality, it is just one game. Hopefully, the Nylander situation is worked out and we can get our complete roster back. Losing this game would suck and produce hot takes, but I think most posters remember 10/19/16 . Was off of Hfboards for a couple days at least after that.

 

[frog]

I hate to complain about Babcock's lineup choices, but this is exactly why Kapanen should have played on the Matthews line to build chemistry. these games count, and I'd much rather promote a middle 6 caliber RWer than a mediocre 4th line LWer to play on Matthews' right side

Whats wrong with Johnson and Kapanen developing chemistry? They've both played together with the marlies and their speed/skill with a defensive center looks good to me. Mathews and Marleau dont need any help might as well put a placeholder in so he can collect points riding shotgun, become overrated and we trade him for higher value.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Wouldn't be a Leafs pre game thread without complaining about the lines. Might as well do it right and start on game 1 I guess.

 

[Critical13]

Judging by this thread some of you loathe the idea of having to watch tomorrow’s game.

Where the energy? It’s October baby lace em up! Let’s f***ing go boys!

 

[Goonface2k14]

This is the best I’ve felt about the opening night bottom defense pairing in a while.

Hopefully they come through.

 

[Goonface2k14]

Birthday tomorrow and Leafs and Habs season opener. The hockey gods are great!

Happy early birthday.

Wish for a reasonably cheap Willy!

 

[Maple Leaf]

This is the best I’ve felt about the opening night bottom defense pairing in a while.

Hopefully they come through.

it is essentially the same defense as last year
dubbie didn't learn his lesso
young dog learned no tricks

 

[razkaz]

I hate to complain about Babcock's lineup choices, but this is exactly why Kapanen should have played on the Matthews line to build chemistry. these games count, and I'd much rather promote a middle 6 caliber RWer than a mediocre 4th line LWer to play on Matthews' right side

I think the reason is because we all expect Nylander back at some point. Easy to stick Ennis for now and replace without a thought but what would have happened if Kapanen and Matthews clicked and were having a stellar first few games? Do you break it up or ride it until it falls off? I also think that getting Kapanen, Lindholm and Johnsson playing together from the get go gives them a better chance to build chemistry on the 4th line.
Ennis hasn’t been that bad with Matthews so for now it works.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Ennis with Matthews makes sense, sure he’s just a placeholder but they haven’t looked bad together.

Let the other lines gel and develop chemistry and figure out what do with Ennis once Nylander is back.

 

[Leafs87]

Cant believe it’s finally here !

Very disappointed Nylander won’t be joining but still excited

 

[LeafChief]

One more sleep.

 

[member 300185]

Birthday tomorrow and Leafs and Habs season opener. The hockey gods are great!

Happy Birthday!!