Confirmed with Link: NHL Announces RTP Schedule. Leafs play game 1 on August 2nd

[MapleLeafs9]

Why do they always give us the 2nd day when the playoffs start? Kinda weird Bettman

 

[Wafflewhipper]

So we win Lafreniere on August 10th



just kidding. We prepare for.... probably Boston

Ahh ahh stop that now

 

[PromisedLand]

been busy with other stuff in life so not up to speed with any of the hockey news

are they playing all the games in the same arena? if yes I hope the ice isn't terrible

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

been busy with other stuff in life so not up to speed with any of the hockey news

are they playing all the games in the same arena? if yes I hope the ice isn't terrible

The ice will likely be some of the best ice we’ve seen in a while. It’s will just be ice not converted for basketball or concerts.

 

[hfman]

what does this mean, no more Saturday Night Leafs or something? It's all weeknights and Sundays.. balls.

 

[rojac]

FWIW the Bruins board has a post that Bruins- Flyers on Aug 2 goes off at noon on NBC. So my guess is the Leafs - CBJ would be at 4 or 7.

4 or 8. The slots are 12, 4, and 8. And hope that if the Leafs are playing at 8, that the games are 12 and 4 don't go long or the start could be much later.

 

[rojac]

Any word on the time slot for our games? I assume 8pm for them all.

Actually, other than the round robin games that are apparently going to be at 4 pm on days when there are three games, I wouldn't be surprised if the NHL rotated the games through time slots, so that no team gets all their games in prime time. That would also give all fans a chance to see their team in prime time as well.

And it's been less than 2 pages and I'm already annoyed by entitled Leafs fans.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

I know it’s a loser excuse but I knew we were losing that game because of the start time. If you compare the amount if afternoon games both teams have played in the last 5 years it’s laughable.

You said it yourself, it’s a loser excuse to bring up. How does playing a game in the afternoon differ from playing 4 hours later at 7. I’ll spare you a response and say the answer is nothing. Us losing Game 6 had zilch to do with a afternoon start and 1000% getting owned by a superior team.

 

[hfman]

not that watching teams play in empty arenas will be anything to write home about anyway

 

[Dekes For Days]

Stupid to not have the Leafs on either Saturday, and stupid to do back to backs for potential elimination games, but at least hockey is back.

How does playing a game in the afternoon differ from playing 4 hours later at 7.

Actually, quite a bit. These athletes have routines to get ready for a game, and when you play at a time that is wildly different from when you've really ever played, your routine is thrown off.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Stupid to not have the Leafs on either Saturday, and stupid to do back to backs for potential elimination games, but at least hockey is back.

Actually, quite a bit. These athletes have routines to get ready for a game, and when you play at a time that is wildly different from when you've really ever played, your routine is thrown off.

It’s the same for every team, no choice but afternoon games.

 

[Eric bungay]

Dose anybody know who's calling the games ? Wonder if they will have different broadcasters for every series...lol cant wait for the hockey to be back Go Leafs Go !!!!!

 

[ACC1224]

You said it yourself, it’s a loser excuse to bring up. How does playing a game in the afternoon differ from playing 4 hours later at 7. I’ll spare you a response and say the answer is nothing. Us losing Game 6 had zilch to do with a afternoon start and 1000% getting owned by a superior team.

Think you’re wrong here. Routines get thrown out of whack.

 

[deletethis]

Any warm up exhibition games? Nobody has played actually games in 4 1/2 months. This is equivalent to the layoff during the summer for non playoff qualifiers.

 

[Dekes For Days]

It’s the same for every team, no choice but afternoon games.

This year, afternoon games are understandable due to limitations caused by the pandemic. Last year, they were not necessary.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Any warm up exhibition games? Nobody has played actually games in 4 1/2 months. This is equivalent to the layoff during the summer for non playoff qualifiers.

Last I heard 2 exhibition games each
If camp starts on Monday, any word on Matthews, awful quiet on him.

 

[Nineteen67]

The schedule is finally updated in my calendar...Aug 2 Jays play at 3 and Leafs at 7

 

[Rob Brown]

The schedule is finally updated in my calendar...Aug 2 Jays play at 3 and Leafs at 7

Game time hasn't been announced and I believe the evening games are 8 and not 7.

 

[rojac]

This year, afternoon games are understandable due to limitations caused by the pandemic. Last year, they were not necessary.

NBC does Sunday afternoon (and I think some Saturday afternoon) games during the playoffs. And they get some say in what games they get (I think Sportsnet gets some influence too). And NBC likes Boston-Toronto. So, you're saying that a major broadcast partner shouldn't get a say in the teams they want? And for Rogers, I wonder if they may end up with more viewers total with the Leafs in the afternoon and a generic playoff game at night as opposed to the other way around.

Contrary to what some Canadians seem to think, Sunday afternoon is a major time to watch sports.

 

[Dekes For Days]

So, you're saying that a major broadcast partner shouldn't get a say in the teams they want?

I don't think there should be any afternoon or back to back games in the playoffs in the first place, especially when it represents a competitive advantage for one of the teams in a series.

 

[ACC1224]

Last I heard 2 exhibition games each
If camp starts on Monday, any word on Matthews, awful quiet on him.

I imagine we will know all on Monday

 

[ACC1224]

NBC does Sunday afternoon (and I think some Saturday afternoon) games during the playoffs. And they get some say in what games they get (I think Sportsnet gets some influence too). And NBC likes Boston-Toronto. So, you're saying that a major broadcast partner shouldn't get a say in the teams they want? And for Rogers, I wonder if they may end up with more viewers total with the Leafs in the afternoon and a generic playoff game at night as opposed to the other way around.

Contrary to what some Canadians seem to think, Sunday afternoon is a major time to watch sports.

It’s an unfair advantage when one Team plays many afternoon games in a season and their opponent rarely if ever does.

 

[Cleetus]

The ice will likely be some of the best ice we’ve seen in a while. It’s will just be ice not converted for basketball or concerts.

yea that will be good for a skilled team like the leafs....

 

[kb]

yea that will be good for a skilled team like the leafs....

It will be interesting to see how the ice is at the ACC with no NBA and no fans to warm up the building.

 

[al secord]

Hanta Yo!