Pre-Game Talk: Winnipeg @ Toronto 7:00 HNIC

[PuckMagi]

Kozun scores and they take him out so they can keep playing Booth lmao unreal

agreed

 

[Suntouchable13]

Kozun scratched. That's right...we don't need no heart right now. Get outta here with your goals and passion Kozun.

Moves like that actually makes me think the unthinkable that the coaches are trying to lose.

 

[GordieHoweHatTrick]

Rielly is fine.

Oh for sure, good player with lots of promise.

 

[Mess]

Jets are going to come in an angry desperate team so Leafs are going to have their hands full tonight.

The last time we played the Jets the coach was fired based on the team's performance and created the 2-15-2 record thereafter.

 

[Mess]

Moves like that actually makes me think the unthinkable that the coaches are trying to lose.

I don't think its about trying to lose but it does send a message that you may not want..

A young player comes up and scores a goal an puts in a good effort and his contribution isn't rewarded but he is being scratched instead. Wouldn't a better message to be scratch someone else that didn't show up?

If the message is about accountability then this decision seems to contradict that.

 

[mikebel111*]

Go Winnipeg!

They're loaded with players I would've preferred Burke going after than the guys he did go after (Wheeler, Ladd, Trouba, Buff).

Wheeler for a deal around Kaberle instead of the deal Burke accepted
Ladd instead of Versteeg
Trouba instead of Rielly at the draft
Buff

I will stick with Rielly over Trouba

Thanks.

 

[Purity*]

Jets always dominate the Leafs. Tonight will be no different.

I like their team. Definitely not the most talented team in the league but they will punish you physically and get in your face. Big Buff is an absolute wrecking ball this year. Last game against the Jets he was running wild against us and nobody did a damn thing about it.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Moves like that actually makes me think the unthinkable that the coaches are trying to lose.

Yeah, that's a weird move to make. Perhaps they're showcasing Booth, Lupul, etc, before trade d-day. Guys like Kozun and some of the future Marlie call ups (Leivo, Percy, Granberg, etc) are probably going to see a lot of ice time after trade d-day

 

[glg51*]

Kozun scores and they take him out so they can keep playing Booth lmao unreal

lmao Peter Horachek is seriously the best tank commander we've ever had.

 

[Erdinger]

Yeah, that's a weird move to make. Perhaps they're showcasing Booth, Lupul, etc, before trade d-day. Guys like Kozun and some of the future Marlie call ups (Leivo, Percy, Granberg, etc) are probably going to see a lot of ice time after trade d-day

I wish they would stop showcasing Winnik before he gets injured trying to lift these sad sacks of **** on his back to carry them the last 4 games before the TD.

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

I wish they would stop showcasing Winnik before he gets injured trying to lift these sad sacks of **** on his back to carry them the last 4 games before the TD.

This!

Why not bench Winnik for the moment, if the worst happens and he gets injured we lose a pick.

There's only a week to go until the tdl. Keep our asset safe on the bench.

 

[Mess]

I wish they would stop showcasing Winnik before he gets injured trying to lift these sad sacks of **** on his back to carry them the last 4 games before the TD.

Well Winnipeg is one of the teams with the most interest in him and perhaps after showcasing him tonight the GM work a deal during the game and they take Winnik with them when they head home.

 

[Igy]

Hoping for a big loss tonight. Need to secure that #4 spot for Strome or Marner.

 

[Erdinger]

Well Winnipeg is one of the teams with the most interest in him and perhaps after showcasing him tonight the GM work a deal during the game and they take Winnik with them when they head home.

Knowing our luck Byfuglien will probably destroy him tonight.

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

Well Winnipeg is one of the teams with the most interest in him and perhaps after showcasing him tonight the GM work a deal during the game and they take Winnik with them when they head home.

Hmmm, good point. But after this game bench him, lol.

 

[Mad Dog Tannen]

I absolutely can't stand the Jets and hope they crash and burn and miss the playoffs by a single point (they don't even control their own destiny right now).

That said, the tank must roll on. The Jets having our number helps the odds.

As a leafs/jets fan I just don't understand the leaf hate for the jets, there's no history there, who cares about them?

 

[Erdinger]

As a leafs/jets fan I just don't understand the leaf hate for the jets, there's no history there, who cares about them?

It's a reaction to the irrational hatred coming from the Jets fans when they got their team back. It was like they were inventing a rivalry that had never existed.

 

[leafstilldeath*]

Kozun scores and they take him out so they can keep playing Booth lmao unreal

JVR-Bozo-kessel

have been a disaster yet that line is intact and still gets 1st PP mins

and, Clarkson is still on PP


that didn't change why do you expect to see Kozun in for someone who is a has been?

Note: Booth > Clarkson fwiw

 

[PuckMagi]

I don't think its about trying to lose but it does send a message that you may not want..

A young player comes up and scores a goal an puts in a good effort and his contribution isn't rewarded but he is being scratched instead. Wouldn't a better message to be scratch someone else that didn't show up?

If the message is about accountability then this decision seems to contradict that.

Just scratch Kessel. **** him. every game, that top line is -1 or worse.

 

[Erdinger]

Just scratch Kessel. **** him. every game, that top line is -1 or worse.

Actually I'm enjoying his frustration of not being able to cherry pick any more. Keep playing him

 

[Banic]

I absolutely can't stand the Jets and hope they crash and burn and miss the playoffs by a single point (they don't even control their own destiny right now).

That said, the tank must roll on. The Jets having our number helps the odds.

Lol I personally want to see them be successful. I'd like to see more Canadian teams do well, bring the cup home where it belongs.

 

[leafstilldeath*]

Lol I personally want to see them be successful. I'd like to see more Canadian teams do well, bring the cup home where it belongs.

I'd rather jump of a building then see habs, canuks, sens win the cup.

Oilers and Flames indifferent. If they ever make it I will cheer for them unless ofcourse leafs also make it whenever that is......

 

[Hotel Mario]

The Jets don't have Olli Jokinen, so we will win.

But one player the Leafs don't have is Byfuglien, and very much need one. Probably will completely dominate the Leafs who have no pride or fight back.

 

[Durkin67]

Gonna get dummied by Byfuglien tonight.

yup, the agony continues...why they didn't dress ORR to give them a little backbone is beyond me. At least it would have been a game with watching.

 

[HarrisonFord]

I'm hoping for a win tonight, some Winnipeg fans on here are insufferable