GDT: Senators (0-1-1) @ Maple Leafs (2-0-0) | 7:30PM | TSN4 | Split Squad Game #1

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PRE-SEASON GAME #3
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (2-0-0) VS OTTAWA SENATORS (0-1-1)
AIR CANADA CENTER, TORONTO, ON
7:30PM EST | TSN4



Projected Leafs Lineup;

James van Reimsdyk - Mike Santorelli - Phil Kessel
William Nylander - Nazem Kadri - Connor Brown
Josh Leivo - Petri Kontiola - Brandon Kozun
Jaime Devane - Greg McKegg - Troy Bodie

Jake Gardiner - Petter Granberg
Viktor Loov - Cody Franson
Stuart Percy - Brendan Mikkelson

James Reimer
Chris Gibson

Projected Senators Lineup; Unconfirmed

Mike Hoffman - Zach Smith - Mark Stone
Milan Michalek - Mika Zibanejad - Alex Chiasson
Ryan Dzingel - David Dziurzynski - Erik Condra
Darren Kramer- JP Pageau - Shane Prince

Jared Cowen - Cody Ceci
Patrick Wiercioch - Alex Grant
Chris Phillips - Aaron Johnson

Robin Lehner
Andrew Hammond​

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[Daisy Jane]

I guess they want the A squad at the ACC (because I would imagine with James's record in Ottawa, they'd give him the net there)

not even going to lie, gonna be watching this game. (though it sucks, because Holland is going to be in Ottawa)

 

[armi5718]

Connor Brown is dressing for the split game. Yaaaaaaaaaaay

 

[Green Snow Storm]

This is probably the game I will tune into tomorrow. Excited to see Nylander again.

 

[ConnorTO]

so like is one squad going to be really nerfed ?


he said you dress your stars for home game but as you can see
they're both having home games...

 

[officialmark*]

Not that it matters, but it looks like they have Nylander at 6' 185.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

What's up with Clarkson?

 

[SprDaVE]

What's up with Clarkson?

Both him and Bozak have lower body injuries.

They should be available Friday.

 

[GoodNewfieBoy]

Will there be two GDT's?

 

[Warden of the North]

Someone can open another gdt

 

[Canadian Game]

Leafs posted the rosters for both games tonight.

 

[JoeyBeans]

its hockey night tonight

 

[SprDaVE]

If I had to guess the lineup:

Nylander - Kontiola - Kessel (it was a line in scrimmages)
JVR - Kadri - Lupul
Komarov - Santorelli - Brown
Devane - McKegg - Bodie

extras: Kozun, Broll, Leivo

Phaneuf - Polak
Gardiner - Franson
Percy - Granberg

extras: Mikkelson, Loov

A tough roster to predict. I could see someone like Kessel, JVR or Lupul sitting to put in Leivo, same for Phaneuf sitting for Loov or Mikkelson.

 

[mcleex]

Leafs posted the rosters for both games tonight.

Yikes, might not even be worth watching the game @ Ottawa

Did Ottawa post their roster for each one?

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I hate split squad games, hard to take them seriously when they resemble an AHL game. Not a true indication to me. Designed to fleece the fans.

 

[TMLeafer]

LOL@ roster in Ottawa.

Go for the sweep boys!

I hate split squad games, hard to take them seriously when they resemble an AHL game. Not a true indication to me. Designed to fleece the fans.

On the broadcast last night they said coaches like them. Gives them a bit more info and some players more ice time before cuts are made. Talent level is washed down though.

 

[SprDaVE]

It's designed to view more people in a short time span.

They either play them the same day or on different days, it comes down to the same thing really in the end.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Oh, Connor Brown gets into a game tonight .. Sweet

I wonder which game I should watch

 

[Daisy Jane]

poor Morgan.
i wish they sent Cody to Ottawa and Mo could play in Toronto.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

LOL@ roster in Ottawa.

Go for the sweep boys!



On the broadcast last night they said coaches like them. Gives them a bit more info and some players more ice time before cuts are made. Talent level is washed down though.

That line up in Ottawa, get the tide out!

 

[BertCorbeau]

poor Morgan.
i wish they sent Cody to Ottawa and Mo could play in Toronto.

First thought that ran through my head

 

[fahad203]

Bibeau is going to get a work out tonight. Poor guy that D and that Offence

It's almost like that team is bein punished

 

[Daisy Jane]

First thought that ran through my head

I don't even know why i assumed he'd be in Toronto - probably because he played in London? But holy smokes. that Ottawa squad is barely legal.


in regards to split squads -i dont' mind it at all. Yeah, the home-team is going to be loaded, - but i think it allows you to see the talent we have coming (and if they're ready for the A) and the A talent to see if they CAN crack the NHL. it's not a picasso, but i think it's the best of a situation (also - i think it's also a way to show fans that there is talent in the minors, so support your local team... in a sense).


and again: I'll take ANY hockey vs. a lockout/none at all.

 

[BertCorbeau]

My best guess at a line up for the game in Toronto:

JVR - Kadri - Kessel
Lupul - Santorelli - Leivo
Komarov - Kontiola - Brown
Devane - McKegg - Bodie
Broll

Phaneuf - Franson
Gardiner - Polak
Percy - Granberg
Mikkelson, Loov

... Wait missed Nylander .. Hmm ... That's a big roster

 

[Bullseye]

Not that it matters, but it looks like they have Nylander at 6' 185.

one day that's what he will be...