Post-Game Talk: Ottawa @ Toronto HNIC 7PM EST

[Hero]

Soshnikov -Kadri-Komarov
Hyman-Nylander -Kapanen
Grabner-Holland-Leipsic
Greening -Laich-Smith


Got to say, that's not a bad top six.

Marner + (hopefully) Matthews to that and you're looking at a pretty deep top 9, even with out the Marlies & Jr specs coming up.

 

[SprDaVE]

Just keep the kid line together and Sosh with Kadri and Komarov. Stop forcing Grabner in a scoring role... Just never again.

The kid line will have it's struggles but they have chemistry and we've seen create some really good chances in their short-term.

 

[MJ65]

We should win this game for Ottawa for Phaneuf's sake

 

[Budsfan]

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Was hoping to see Sparky start tonight.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[NikoPopp]

Gareth Wheeler during the morning skate show saying these leaf roster transactions are "too complicated" for the average fan and they should "make things simpler".

His radio voice isn't the only thing I dislike about him to say the least.

he said that as some sort of weird joke right?

 

[TootooTrain]

he said that as some sort of weird joke right?

Tough to tell. Everything he says is in the exact same tone. No range.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Doesn't seem like respect is in your vocabulary. But not surprising considering how negative of a poster you are.

to be fair, I think I have to echo what Pierre McGuire said. There was a time where things like tributes (ie: the video tribute, a specific - let's acknowledge what you did, etc) - were given to

A: people who spent the majority of their career with one city (and more often than not, drafted - or close to it - ie: Mats, ie, Iglina, ie. St Louis)

B: they were beloved and made a significant difference to the team (see, a Nieuwendyk, see a Robidas, see a Laich).

and that Dion doesn't fall in either category. He was traded here. He was here. and He was traded out. Dion easily could have had a t.v. time out acknowledgement "thanks for 6 years" and then continue on - captain or not. but that's just me and my nickle's opinion.

They are giving a tribute, so. good on him I suppose.

 

[crump]

Sensing a breakout night for the youngsters.

Would love them to walk around their defense a little.

 

[LeafsNation75]

to be fair, I think I have to echo what Pierre McGuire said. There was a time where things like tributes (ie: the video tribute, a specific - let's acknowledge what you did, etc) - were given to

A: people who spent the majority of their career with one city (and more often than not, drafted - or close to it - ie: Mats, ie, Iglina, ie. St Louis)

B: they were beloved and made a significant difference to the team (see, a Nieuwendyk, see a Robidas, see a Laich).

and that Dion doesn't fall in either category. He was traded here. He was here. and He was traded out. Dion easily could have had a t.v. time out acknowledgement "thanks for 6 years" and then continue on - captain or not. but that's just me and my nickle's opinion.

They are giving a tribute, so. good on him I suppose.

I remember when Darcy Tucker returned to Toronto as a member of the Colorado Avalanche he was given a tribute video and he was bought out during the previous offseason. However I guess one difference between him and Phaneuf is the fans enjoyed his play and never got criticism in the media. So did he require a video tribute?

 

[LeafsMonster]

Sensing a breakout night for the youngsters.

Would love them to walk around their defense a little.

I would love to see one of the kids walk around phaneuf and get a loud cheer from the ACC

 

[Duffman955]

Soshnikov -Kadri-Komarov
Hyman-Nylander -Kapanen
Grabner-Holland-Leipsic
Greening -Laich-Smith


Got to say, that's not a bad top six.

Marner + (hopefully) Matthews to that and you're looking at a pretty deep top 9, even with out the Marlies & Jr specs coming up.

Thats a god awful top 6.

Theres 4 rookies who have accomplished jack **** in the NHL, and only one of them has a goal.

 

[Leafs87]

I'm curious to see my phaneuf-karlsson play together, has the making of one the worse defensive but great offensive pairings in history

 

[kk87]

Thats a god awful top 6.

Theres 4 rookies who have accomplished jack **** in the NHL, and only one of them has a goal.

I agree, but juxtapose it with the top six we were running about a week ago and it looks pretty damn impressive.

 

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Soshnikov -Kadri-Komarov
Hyman-Nylander -Kapanen
Grabner-Holland-Leipsic
Greening -Laich-Smith


Got to say, that's not a bad top six.

Marner + (hopefully) Matthews to that and you're looking at a pretty deep top 9, even with out the Marlies & Jr specs coming up.

Not a bad top 6? You watched the last few games?

 

[thewave]

Soshnikov -Kadri-Komarov
Hyman-Nylander -Kapanen
Grabner-Holland-Leipsic
Greening -Laich-Smith


Got to say, that's not a bad top six.

Marner + (hopefully) Matthews to that and you're looking at a pretty deep top 9, even with out the Marlies & Jr specs coming up.

Tossing 4 kids in the top 6 and seeing who can thrive. Awesome example of a burn test. Jump into the fire kids!

 

[Kyle93]

Hoping Willy pops his cherry tonight.

 

[sommervr]

I hope Phaneuf doesn't get booed but I think he might.

 

[Leaf of the Mind]

The kids are obviously raw as hell but I must say I've been encouraged by the fact they managed to keep games close like the more "talented" lineup of early season. Mind you some people will lose their minds when we eventually get blown out with the kids playing, but so far the signs are good.

 

[91Stammer*]

Hoping Willy pops his cherry tonight.

If he doesn't by the first period, Don Cherry will criticize him a lot lol. It's going to be fun watching Cherry today.

 

[Daisy Jane]

I remember when Darcy Tucker returned to Toronto as a member of the Colorado Avalanche he was given a tribute video and he was bought out during the previous offseason. However I guess one difference between him and Phaneuf is the fans enjoyed his play and never got criticism in the media. So did he require a video tribute?

nope. i wouldn't have video-tributed him.

but that's the expectation everyone seems to want so whatever. I just see why some (a lot) of people would be "ehhh. not really" in regards to this.

 

[Pyrophorus]

I can see Nylander scoring tonight.

I can also see Phaneuf catching someone unexpectedly.

I never hated him, but I always felt he had to go.

 

[Budsfan]

 

[LeafsNation75]

If he doesn't by the first period, Don Cherry will criticize him a lot lol. It's going to be fun watching Cherry today.

If it's late in the 3rd period and Nylander has not yet registered a point, I can see Glenn Healy making some sarcastic comment how Dylan Larkin scored in his first game since he was in the same draft as Nylander and selected 7 spots lower in the first round.