Pre-Game Talk: Oilers @ Leafs - Wed Feb 27th, 7pm - Trap Game Edition

[BertCorbeau]

With all of the stir about the Leafs heading to Long Island on Thursday and Tavares' big return, we can't forget about McDavid and the lowly Oilers making a visit to Toronto.

And knowing how sluggish the Leafs' have started in recent games, it's a cause for concern that they could get behind and have a hard time getting it together.

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[NiftyMits]

Mcdavid has served his suspension right?

 

[Studzle]

Hey guys

Broken Sens fan here but lifelong Kapanen fan. Going to be dropping by the GDT's some nights and try and neutrally watch some hockey.

Although I have a feeling the Leafs could easily cause me more mental trauma then the Sens already have haha.

Cheers fellas.

 

[hamzarocks]

Win this game. Dont care about the isle game. But beat the oilers.

 

[Kiwi]

Starting on time would be a nice change of pace

We've got the talent to belt the hell out of these guys, will we get up for it mentally however?

Your guess is as good as mine

 

[Budsfan]

 

[Kamiccolo]

Every game is a trap lately lol

 

[Budsfan]

 

[Burnie97]

Just get the W... Leafs need to beat the teams they should... and then they should be able to finish 2nd place in their division.

I think that will go a long way.

One game at a time.

No reason they can't beat Edmonton... they need to play 60 minutes, and make it easier on themselves.

 

[Leaftors]

st pats jerseys tn?

 

[BertCorbeau]

Mcdavid has served his suspension right?

Yes

 

[sessiroth]

I know this is off topic but Matthews has a chance to join Crosby, Ovechkin, and McDavid as the only players since I believe Lindros to go directly from the draft to point per game average after the end of his first three seasons (ELC). Matthews is 2 points shy of being ppg career wise.

Stamkos and Kane got close but didn't hit it

 

[member 157595]

Hey guys

Broken Sens fan here but lifelong Kapanen fan. Going to be dropping by the GDT's some nights and try and neutrally watch some hockey.

Although I have a feeling the Leafs could easily cause me more mental trauma then the Sens already have haha.

Cheers fellas.

Are you trying to decrease or increase your alcohol consumption?

No one does mental trauma like the Leafs. At least in Ottawa you know you're screwed as long as Melnyk owns the team...it's arguably worse when you get the carrot dangled in front of you and then the Bruins shove the carrot up your ass.

 

[Pi]

Babcock should start Sparks in this game. I don't want to get blown out against the Islanders on a back to back.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[SprDaVE]

Gardiner should just sit out a few games to get his back healed up.

 

[Leaftors]

Gardiner should just sit out a few games to get his back healed up.

like 20 games? lol

 

[MattySnipes]

Babcock displaying his usual love of all things Hyman, post-game last night

 

[Kiwi]

Gardiner should just sit out a few games to get his back healed up.

Yeah I don't think continuing playing him if he's carrying an injury is particularly smart

Let him rest and try sorting it out before the playoffs

 

[Warden of the North]

Didnt know we had this game this week.

I wish we were going into NY fresh, but with this team it probably doest matter. We never follow the conventional wisdom and whe we should play well or poorly

 

[member 157595]

Babcock displaying his usual love of all things Hyman, post-game last night

...I think I need to change my pants.

 

[I Believe]

I think it's 5 games in a row now where we give up the 1st goal?

Need to start games better, we've been brutal lately in that regard.

 

[Vaive50]

Those Oilers are pretty top-heavy, this is when we need Kadri to keep McDavid from scoring

 

[Cor]

Kadri has done a good job shutting down McDavid historically.

With him out, I assume the matchup will go to the Tavares lines.

So Matthews and Nylander lines will be the keys here.

 

[1specter]

I kinda want Sparks to start this one. Thursday's game is going to be huge for obvious reasons, would rather have Andersen play in that game so the team doesn't embarrass themselves in what's a very important game for JT.