Post-Game Talk: The Toronto Fire Extinguishers... Leafs beat Flames 4-2

[Crispy Crust]

Totally expecting a loss on Saturday, but man if they can win that would be great. How about a win with Raymond getting the game winning goal for the heck of it?

 

[p.l.f.]

The toe drag, he's coming close
I'd like to see a Lupul-Clarkson tandem

 

[Green Snow Storm]

Totally expecting a loss on Saturday, but man if they can win that would be great. How about a win with Raymond getting the game winning goal for the heck of it?

And Rielly scoring his first career NHL goal in his hometown.

 

[JGuardz]

Since the NHL site didn't use it....

The Flames got Bern-ed.

 

[Eb]

Phaneuf-Gunnarsson

That's a fine looking pair.

Gunnarsson 39 blocks
Phaneuf 31 blocks

Franson 23
Rielly 22
Ranger 15
Gardiner 12

Gunnarsson played amazing tonight.

 

[p.l.f.]

Randy 'thinks' Fraser and Kulemin will play Saturday
That's the plan

 

[Mr Scarface*]

Randy 'thinks' Fraser and Kulemin will play Saturday
That's the plan

I always love Carly's plans and this sounds fun! They are IMPORTANTA! Fraser is such a powerful player for us. His D-game is strong. Blocking will get better too.

 

[Green Snow Storm]

Randy 'thinks' Fraser and Kulemin will play Saturday
That's the plan

 

[Crispy Crust]

Kulemin would be a huge addition. He is such a key component for the overall team defense. Great two-way forward.

 

[p.l.f.]

I love Fraser's game
He'll try to knock you on your butt if you go near him
That hit on Skinner last season was a classic

 

[Nasty Nazem]

I love that we have been slotting in our skilled players (JVR, Kadri) and the PK hasn't missed a beat. Randy Carlyle and Jay McClement have turned this PK from laughing stock to something that we can legitimately say we might be the best at leaguewide.

We're #4 for PK%, #5 PPGA, and #1 for SHG. Not too shabby!

I think people should be crediting our goalies moreso than Carlyle or McClement for the PK turnaround. That's not to say they haven't been big, they have of course but a good reason why our PK was a running joke is because of goalies like Toskala, Gustavsson, Giguere, Raycroft and whatever other crappy goalies we used.

 

[Tyler Biggs*]

To Hab fans saying the Leafs are only winning because of their schedule. Well, Leafs have beaten 6 teams with winning records this season. Habs have just 2 wins against winning teams.

Haters out in force. Running out of excuses though.

 

[Geese_Howard*]

Cue the rest of the nhl crying because we're lucky, playing with unsustainable statistics, etc...

Their tears are delicious.

Seriously. I love how the leafs are ******** all over their faces.

 

[LeafsTFC]

I've seen Toskala, Wellwood and Finger jerseys at Ottawa games.

I can understand Toskala (was fairly hyped when we traded for him) and Wellwood (was good for a time) but who the hell gets a Finger jersey? From the time we signed him, everyone was so surprised at the salary he got.

 

[Puckstuff]

To Hab fans saying the Leafs are only winning because of their schedule. Well, Leafs have beaten 6 teams with winning records this season. Habs have just 2 wins against winning teams.

Haters out in force. Running out of excuses though.

Vancouver will be our 15th game of the year... We have only played Edmonton twice meaning we have played nearly half of the teams in the league already

 

[Asif16*]

Kulemin would be a huge addition. He is such a key component for the overall team defense. Great two-way forward.

So is fraser. Opposition players are all up on our goalies grill. Our goalies get run over way to many times. FRaser is gonna set things staright

 

[Geese_Howard*]

People are ragging on ranger. I think he's played damn good as of late. Wtf are you guys expecting for a # 5 or 6 dman making 1 million?

 

[The_Chosen_One]

The toe drag, he's coming close
I'd like to see a Lupul-Clarkson tandem

It'll be interesting to see how a Lupul - Bolland - Clarkson line performs. If Kulemin could return, he'd likely play with McClement and Raymond.

JVR - Kadri - Kessel
Lupul - Bolland - Clarkson
Raymond - McClement - Kulemin
Fist A - Smith - Fist B

Looks solid. We're going to be able to be maintain a consistent attack with Lupul on an offensively-capable line.

 

[Grant]

If Fraser plays, who sits?

Who do you want to sit?
Who do you think Carlyle sits?

 

[LeafOfBread]

People are ragging on ranger. I think he's played damn good as of late. Wtf are you guys expecting for a # 5 or 6 dman making 1 million?

Unfortunately people are quite stupid. For some reason, everyone around here is so desperate for a whipping boy. Ranger has played well in his role and has not cost this team any games or made any critical errors. Not to mention, his underlying possession numbers are fantastic, especially on the Penalty Kill where he has been absolute dynamite.

Anyways, I hope we can buck another trend on Saturday and finally get a win against in Vancouver, in Vancouver. That would be two long streaks broken at once.

 

[BayStreetBullies*]

If Fraser plays, who sits?

Who do you want to sit?
Who do you think Carlyle sits?

My guess is Ranger.

 

[Green Snow Storm]

If Fraser plays, who sits?

Who do you want to sit?
Who do you think Carlyle sits?

Not sure who sits, but Franson deserves to

 

[BertCorbeau]

I saw Liles take the pregame skate FWIW .. Wonder if Gunnar or another d-man was banged up and was a game time decision

 

[Mr Scarface*]

My guess is Ranger.

A reward for the empty netter.

 

[Nasty Nazem]

Not sure who sits, but Franson deserves to

What? For Frasor? No, that's insane.

Frasor should just sit.