GDT: Maple Leafs @ Sabres | 7PM - TSN

[Isaac Nootin]

Sparks also played last night. 31 save shutout.

 

[Clark4Ever]

If McVezina and Sparks both played last night, why not give Pickard the start tonight?

 

[TakeTheBody]

Hoping for a Ray Ferraro night.

 

[tom leafers]

Hopefully Johnsson gets another game in.

That hit he took seemed to throw the rest of his night off, he was flying his first shift or two prior to that.

Some PP time would help too.

was it Johnsson that suffered a pretty nasty concussion last year or another Marlie?

 

[taurine330]

was it Johnsson that suffered a pretty nasty concussion last year or another Marlie?

It was him.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[Warden of the North]

was it Johnsson that suffered a pretty nasty concussion last year or another Marlie?

Was that last year or two years ago?

 

[ToneDog]

Sparks deserves a start based on his performance with the Marlies and we need to see where is as an NHL goalie. Perfect opportunity for it as well.

 

[ACC1224]

Sparks deserves a start based on his performance with the Marlies and we need to see where is as an NHL goalie. Perfect opportunity for it as well.

Tonight, please.

 

[tom leafers]

Was that last year or two years ago?

I found an article about it and it happened in May 2016. His second game on the Marlies too. If he is in tonight hopefully he doesnt play afraid. I wouldnt blame him if he did

 

[Ratboy]

Buffalo curse must be removed.

 

[MattySnipes]

In theory I agree, but andersen seems to be at his worst when he's cold

I agree, but usually most starting goalies get cold once they've been out a few games. Hopefully he's okay and can play a few games to get back into his groove for the start of the playoffs.

I know everyone including myself wants him to beat Raycroft's wins record here, and he is so close but it's not everything! His health is more important - hopefully they don't rush him back.

 

[MattySnipes]

Don't see the Sabres getting 4 fluky bounces again! Lets run our 4 lines optimally and win this one! Hopin for the Panthers to hold off the B's tonight as well!

Babcock mentioned after the game McElhinney would start today. Maybe Sparky gets Saturday against the Habnots.

 

[ToneDog]

Tonight, please.

If he had not played last night I would say definitely and let McBackup start at home on Saturday night.

Then again, you have to reward McBackup for his play this year and treat him like a #1 until Freddy returns.

 

[ACC1224]

If he had not played last night I would say definitely and let McBackup start at home on Saturday night.

My daughter and I are taking two Hab fans Saturday night.
Bad enough Matthews may not play, would be even worse if they don't start an NHL goalie.

 

[crump]

Given our bad record in Sabresland, it's time to win an ugly, weird one in that building. Having both Matthews and Andersen out gives some others a chance to carry the team and starting Sparks would be just the thing to throw some unplanned weirdness into the game. Want to beat them handily tonight.

 

[Daisy Jane]

My daughter and I are taking two Hab fans Saturday night.
Bad enough Matthews may not play, would be even worse if they don't start an NHL goalie.

well. if he plays in the NHL.... then they are starting an NHL goalie

 

[Budsfan]

No word on Zaitsev, so could be 3 regular players out.

 

[ACC1224]

well. if he plays in the NHL.... then they are starting an NHL goalie

lol, guess I should have added "calibre" before the "NHL goalie".

 

[Budsfan]

 

[Liferleafer]

Chance to shave our clinch number from 8 wins to 6 wins tonight...GO LEAFS!!

 

[Warden of the North]

Sparks deserves a start based on his performance with the Marlies and we need to see where is as an NHL goalie. Perfect opportunity for it as well.

And McElhinney deserves to be trusted based on his performance this season.

 

[ACC1224]

And McElhinney deserves to be trusted based on his performance this season.

Yep, play him tonight and Saturday. Guy sits on a stool all year, no way he's tired.

 

[ThewThew]

Leafs are going to win tonight

 

[grapes55]

wow that lineup is...gross