GDT: Senators @ Leafs 7PM Sportsnet/CBC

[LeafsNation75]

Hopefully the Leafs can score the 1st goal and not give the Senators any hope tonight.

 

[PromisedLand]

Holl was wearing number 3 this morning instead of 54. Doubt it means anything, but I like it better than 54.

its a big FU to Phaneuf

 

[PromisedLand]

Good job budsfan - I would replace Brown with Kapanen on Kadri's line

Last game to manage ice-time I say Babs throw out Kapanen with Kadri and Brown; would rather see Leivo-Kadri-Kapanen myself too

 

[OVO16]

Defensively, the thing that worries me the most isn't our group of Defenseman.....But our defensive style and structure.

That fully falls on the coaching staff. Not claiming that Babcock is a bad coach, but when I see other playoff teams play...their "team defense" is so much better than ours.

Obviously, I understand that adding a top 4 Dman would go a long away, but I'm starting to think something is tactically wrong as well in terms of formation

 

[Blanche Blanche]

Habs and Sens are very similar teams. Both of them are totally devoid of upper end talent. Leafs need to be ready because I am sure the Sens will be amped for this game.

Its ironic when you see teams like these - and they out compete higher skilled teams just due to completely buying into the system the coaches bring.
The habs the other game were way more organized and had a structure of pass lanes. Thats it. Nothing extra.

The leafs seemed to have forfeited Babs system sometimes, and just go on Improv plays, and everyone goes for that opening - but when its turned over, noone is in position anymore.

Exciting to see, but in no way should a team like the Leafs be hemmed in their zone for 3-4 minutes by the Habs/Ottawa.

We're skilled so we covered up the mistakes, but hey... Game 1, still workin out the kinks - I trust Babs to iron these out by week 3

GLG!!!!

 

[Babcocks Marner]

Babcock says Hainsey is the only guy upto speed everyone one is still catching up. What the hell did I miss the last game? I watched the entire game - did I miss something regarding Hainsey?

"Hainsey is the real only guy who's, in my mind, is kinda is where he is at and the rest of them have to improve for us to have success"

It could have been a shot at Hainsey, depending on how you read into that comment.

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[CanadasTeam]

Found Matthews interview on tsn today interesting

"We don't necessarily have to work harder. We need to work smarter "

Contrasts a bit with what Babs preaches (ie placing work ethic in front of skill)

I know sometimes it's confusing to some what the message is. Babs preaches that skills alone won't let you reach your maximum potential.

Work ethic IN ADDITION TO (not instead of) your skills makes you a complete NHL player ... Auston should have said "continue to work harder, also be smart about it".

 

[LeafsNation75]

Holl was wearing number 3 this morning instead of 54. Doubt it means anything, but I like it better than 54.

In the two games he played last season he was wearing #3.

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[PromisedLand]

btw are the leafs opening the building tomorrow night in Chicago?

 

[LeafsNation75]

btw are the leafs opening the building tomorrow night in Chicago?

Yes tomorrow is the Blackhawks home opener.

 

[Suntouchable13]

3 straight nationally televised games. I am sure our other Canadian friends sure love that!

 

[LeafsNation75]

3 straight nationally telivised games. I am sure our other Canadian friends sure love that!

They got to show Matthews and Tavares as much as possible across Canada.

 

[PromisedLand]

Yes tomorrow is the Blackhawks home opener.

crap. i hope the ceremony isnt too loog

 

[crump]

"Hainsey is the real only guy who's, in my mind, is kinda is where he is at and the rest of them have to improve for us to have success"

It could have been a shot at Hainsey, depending on how you read into that comment.

No room to improve because he can't? Lol. I get what your saying though, he's a vet who won't be reinventing himself. All the rest are young still and probably still have new tools to add to their toolbox.

 

[Confucius]

"Hainsey is the real only guy who's, in my mind, is kinda is where he is at and the rest of them have to improve for us to have success"

It could have been a shot at Hainsey, depending on how you read into that comment.

Yep exactly I took it to mean Hainsey is as good as he can get. No hope for improvement at this stage of his career.

 

[3headeddragon]

Babcock says Hainsey is the only guy upto speed everyone one is still catching up. What the hell did I miss the last game? I watched the entire game - did I miss something regarding Hainsey?

Wtf are you talking about. He said Hainsey is a finished product, he is who he is, everyone else is still developing.

 

[Ciao]

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You can't stream this over Rogers internet if you don't subscribe to the pay cable station that also carries the game.

I should make a complaint to the CRTC, but it's easier just to work around it.

 

[Lauro]

Only three pages yet? Wow, the enthusiasm didn't last long.

I'm sure they'll play much better tonight, have fun, I'll watch it in the morning.

 

[DarkKnight]

We already have some interesting story lines developing. Dermott moving into top 4, Hainsey declining? Leivo and Kadri finding chemistry? Brown down the lineup, Kap up? Oz reliable?

Also, the new reality this year is everyone getting up to play us, don't suspect many easy nights.

 

[supermann_98]

Yes. Doubtful for tonight.

Good, less chance of a cheap shot on one of our guys or a run on Anderson

 

[glue]

We already have some interesting story lines developing. Dermott moving into top 4, Hainsey declining? Leivo and Kadri finding chemistry? Brown down the lineup, Kap up? Oz reliable?

Also, the new reality this year is everyone getting up to play us, don't suspect many easy nights.

Hopefully preps us better for the playoffs

 

[DoobieDubas]

Im expecting a higher scoring game for the leafs tonight.

My main focus on watching the game besides winning will be solely on Hainsey aka Hainsolak or Polainsey. He looked literally terrible out there the first game and preseason. Doesnt skate for pucks instead waits for the oppenent to get the puck then he tries to angle himself near that oppenent because hes so slow. He looks like he fell of a cliff but I never use a 1 game sample size so we shall see. My eyes will be glued to his play.

 

[Pyrophorus]

Holl was wearing number 3 this morning instead of 54. Doubt it means anything, but I like it better than 54.

It does this is an official change.