Pre-Game Talk: Saturday - Hurricanes @ Leafs - 7:00pm

[TorontoTrades]

Just win baby. Need to go on a streak here.. 5+ win streak. Take control.

 

[MattySnipes]

 

[danron1376]

i remember a recent steve dangle video where he said that the Leafs treated wins like an excuse to not try as hard in the next game as a reward for their victory. hopefully this is not true then, and certainly not now.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

The way we played last night reminded me of a team backed against the wall.... it's hard to keep that level on a consistent basis, but I hope we can bring a version of that play and not just for short spurts.

 

[Vaive50]

i remember a recent steve dangle video where he said that the Leafs treated wins like an excuse to not try as hard in the next game as a reward for their victory. hopefully this is not true then, and certainly not now.

In December, they had a 9-0-1 record over 10 games so no, I don't believe that for a minute

 

[Steve91]

Campbell or Andersen going in this one?

 

[SnizzMitch]

In December, the had a 9-0-1 record over 10 games so no, I don't believe that for a minute

Maybe not in December, but if you look at it recently he’s right. We’ve been pretty inconsistent.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Campbell or Andersen going in this one?

My guess would be Freddie but when's the next game after this?

 

[Cleetus]

My guess would be Freddie but when's the next game after this?

Tuesday in Tampa

 

[Shanwhatplan]

Got Carolina on the 2nd of a B2B

We still need to play like we did last night against Pittsburgh. Remember when we played the Ducks a week or so ago? They had played the night before, and we barely beat them. In fact, they dominated us in the 3rd.
From now until the season’s end, we need to play exactly like we did last night. NO MORE EXCUSES!!!

 

[Snip Genos]

Tuesday in Tampa

Would be nice to see Freddy keep going like his last performance for a good stretch here

 

[Cleetus]

Would be nice to see Freddy keep going like his last performance for a good stretch here

I would too! hoping for another great performance tomorrow from the leafs!

 

[ShaneFalco]

Tuesday in Tampa

Id go jack then Freddie

 

[egd27]

I am happy Leafs won the last game. But I am still not old on this unit
I have a feeling this will be a massive let down. Hoping to be wrong

I think there's a lot of people worried about the same thing, but don't want to say it and face the potential wrath of the euphoric.

 

[toasterart]

#BREAKING Leafs Make Trade With Sens.

we got Max Veronneau from OTT apparently

 

[stickty111]

Only line change should be is Lilly for Marincin.

 

[Rogie]

Who's the elite grinder?

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Nice job, did you make those charts?
I used to know my way around SPSS/SAS, and could do that stuff!

edit: nevermind, just saw evolving hockey on the bottom

 

[Nooodles]

In December, they had a 9-0-1 record over 10 games so no, I don't believe that for a minute

And that's like the only run we've had since 2004 or something.

 

[crump]

Freddie probably in but...

Marincin or Liljegren
GOAT or Timashov

Leafs won last game so I imagine Keefe keeps the same lineup.

Just need to come out desperate again. Strong back checking, clear the slot, relentless puck pursuit. Hard to keep it up for a whole season, but they should be able to play this way for last 20 games.

Loved the passion of the last game. Wish guys like Marner Matthews and Nylander played with a bit more of a chip on their shoulder. They don’t need to fight but finish your check, antagonize a little, be a little pain in the ass.

 

[KingJoffrey]

Freddy always does best when he plays a lot. Giving him off night now when he played very good game for long time would be madness. 5 day break is the worst thing what he needs right now.

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

Last game was the first game in a long, long time that I actually sat and enjoyed the entire game, even smiled at some parts like Kappy going Corson. I'm used to throwing things at the TV, so this was a nice change up

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Cats have the first tiebreaker too. Leafs need to pull ahead in the standings by one point because the wild card is not all that promising either. Better just to win the dead heat with Florida.

Yeah there will be no chance of an easy opponent in the first round now home ice advantage . Unless one of these teams falls off a cliff, the only teams the Leafs can hope to meet are Boston, Tampa, Pittsburgh or Washington, Tampa being the most likely.

 

[ACC1224]

Hurricanes were Blown out by the Rangers last night.
You'd have to expect they will be better tonight.

Hopefully the Leafs can keep the intensity up.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Didn't realize they had more RWs....thought we had that. Definitely no margin for error now

Yeah and even if the Leafs manage to make up the 3 regulation wins and still end up tied with Florida, it would mean Florida will have vaulted us in ROW wins. Gotta win this outright.

 

[Nylander88]

The Kings did us a major solid taking out Florida last night.

The upside is if we lose, we piss off Islanders fans. But we need to win.

Hopefully we can carry on last game's play.

The most enjoyable Leafs game of the season on Thursday imo. They brought an edge and stood up for one another. Whether it was a fight like Kappy or just shoving matches infront of the net. We looked like a TEAM. Hope they build on that and don't fall back into their old ways