GDT: Leafs vs Wild 7:30 PM Sportsnet

[Muston Atthews]

I agree.

I think Soshnikov stays up the rest of the season to maintain good relations so he doesn't head back to Russia...

We have the 'They're young' excuse with Nylander and Kapanen...

Every interview with Soshnikov has indicated that he's willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, play and win a Stanley Cup in the NHL. Don't think he's a flight risk at all.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[CatchyTune]

Really hope Willy and Kappy get a point in the next 2 games before they get sent down

 

[Marner]

another loss tonight ?

 

[Marner]

Every interview with Soshnikov has indicated that he's willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, play and win a Stanley Cup in the NHL. Don't think he's a flight risk at all.

Yea I dont think he is going anywhere

 

[BackHandShelf22]

I feel like a joke just flew over my head.

Oh, the spelling. lol

 

[Peace Frog]

I feel like a joke just flew over my head.

Henny spelt Garret with two "t's" instead of one and Sparks let him know it. LOL

 

[ULF_55]

Emergency recall ... seems there was debate here about not being able to do those because of the regular ups?

So running with 4 regular and 1 emergency tonight?

 

[Pi]

Yea I dont think he is going anywhere

Plus we have Uncle Leo who I am sure would make it a lot comfortable for him while he's learning a little bit of English.

 

[LeafsMonster]

I love the attitude of all our younger guys. Its the right attitude, light, and fun. They aren't corrupted by losing yet

 

[Leafidelity]

Emergency recall ... seems there was debate here about not being able to do those because of the regular ups?

So running with 4 regular and 1 emergency tonight?

Yep. I'll bet we see more "emergency" recalls as the season winds down too. Atleast one more for Connor Brown.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[Paradoc]

Sparks seems like a really fun guy to hang out with. Almost makes me want him to succeed badly!

 

[Darkside Blue]

Interesting that Babber mentioned that awful call on Soshnikov last night. Wonder if the league will have a little chat with him about that. I'd love to be able to listen on the 3-way call between the league, Babs & Lou.

 

[mcleex]

Why do people keep assuming that Nylander and Kapanen are going to be sent down after this game?

 

[Raging Bull]

I smell a 3 point night for Billiam.

 

[HarrisonFord]

Interesting that Babber mentioned that awful call on Soshnikov last night. Wonder if the league will have a little chat with him about that. I'd love to be able to listen on the 3-way call between the league, Babs & Lou.

Somehow Gerry would be apologizing to Lou, Babs and Shanny by the end of that call

 

[HarrisonFord]

Sparks seems like a really fun guy to hang out with. Almost makes me want him to succeed badly!

The post-game interview after his shutout win did that for me

 

[WillTheThrill]

Why do people keep assuming that Nylander and Kapanen are going to be sent down after this game?

Because PAP and Michalek are coming back soon.

 

[HarrisonFord]

Because PAP and Michalek are coming back soon.

But why those two and not Hyman or Sosh? (likely not Sosh though to be honest)

 

[Budsfan]

Interesting that Babber mentioned that awful call on Soshnikov last night. Wonder if the league will have a little chat with him about that. I'd love to be able to listen on the 3-way call between the league, Babs & Lou.

I listened to it again, it's around the 4:40 mark but he said the penalty was a joke but didn't blame the refereeing, it sounds more like he thought it was more of a dive, because of the weight difference.

I don't think there will be any repercussions.

 

[Ovate]

But why those two and not Hyman or Sosh? (likely not Sosh though to be honest)

Sosh has been playing the best out of them, so not him. Hyman's older, and can't be sent down again next year. Need to figure out what we have in him more so than Kappy and Willy.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Because PAP and Michalek are coming back soon.

We need them back to help our playoff push I wouldn't care one iota if those 2 sat out the rest of the season while players who actually have a future with the club keep playing the remaining games.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Based on the Leafs play the last two games I would not be surprised if they win tonight, despite having played the night before. Against Tampa they lost 2-1 and the winning goal was a bad one given up by Sparks, if that never happens we see Kadri score late and makes it a 1-1 tie with Sparks pulled for the 6 on 5. Last night against Washington who is the best team in the NHL, Toronto ties it 2-2 after being down 2-0 and don't forget prior to tying the game Kadri had a goal waived off for a high stick. If it was a few inches lower the game is tied earlier in the 3rd period, then Colin Greening would have given them a 3-2 lead.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Couldn't they swap Michalek Bozak and Parenteau out for 3 other vets and leave the kids in the lineup. Something like

Soshnikov Kadri Komarov
Michalek Nylander Parenteau
Kapanen Bozak Hyman
Laich Holland Grabner

Extras

Greening Smith Boyes

Hunwick Rielly
Gardiner Corrado
Marincin Carrick

Sparks
Bernier

Still within the 23 man limit