All Purpose Training Camp Thread.

[BertCorbeau]

Side note:

I'm watching the Red Wings scrimmage live on the NHL Network, and Gus looks pretty sharp.

Of course .. Gus will probably post a GAA under 2.40 and a save percentage between .910 and .920 in a backup roll this year

 

[SprDaVE]

I think Gus will be good in Detroit. Our abysmal team defense ruined a chance for us to develop a competent goalie.

Oh come on.

Gustavsson let in goals from the goal line and directed shots that were going wide into his own net (see game VS NJ last year). There's absolutely nothing a defense can do to prevent those things.

He was wildly inconsistent, where one minute he could make a great save and the very next minute let in a stinker. Even some routine saves made him struggle.

If he does well in Detroit, good for him, but he had a ton of opportunities here and he never showed he could be more than just a decent backup.

 

[Leafski]

I think Gus will be good in Detroit. Our abysmal team defense ruined a chance for us to develop a competent goalie.

There are a number of factors that likely played into this:
- Run-and-gun often leaves goalies hanging out to dry
- Weak defense that cant clear the crease
- Francois Allaire trying to change Gus's style significantly

It's a shame because I sincerely believe Gus will be a quality starter one day, if not that then at least an exceptional back-up.

 

[Deebo]

So there's no alternative feed to leafstv?

Because it is practice and outside of this board and other avid fans, no one cares to watch this?

 

[G51 K81*]

It is only a good pinch if you break up the play or get the puck.

They chipped it passed him and broke out. 2 v 2 with support backing up Rielly is Ok but woulda been 2 v 3 with Rielly back.

 

[bunjay]

All the goalies played behind the Runnin Ronnies.

It isn't like they played the trap for one goalie and not the other.

I never tried to imply otherwise. It was not the right situation for Gus to develop...actually it couldn't have been more wrong. He will be good for another team, which for a variety of reasons seems to happen a lot to the Leafs.

 

[p.l.f.]

maybe a good goalie coach can get Gus on track

 

[The Missing Piece]

Yeah a defenceman should never take a chance with support behind him....

So was it a good pinch? He didn't get the puck and was out of the play. Defend away by using a blanket statement, with words that I never said, but when it comes down to it, it wasn't a good pinch.

 

[ACC1224]

Gustavsson was awful.

What does he have to do with Leaf Camp?

 

[NewFang]

Gus will be fine. He just wasn't a fit for Allaire's style.

 

[Stats01]

Yeah I think Kadri is pretty much a lock to make the team, if he doesn't I don't know what he has to do..

 

[p.l.f.]

komi lookin sharp

 

[Stats01]

where/whats is the mastercard centre?

The Mastercard Centre is located in Etobicoke on Lakeshore Blvd W and Kipling.

 

[p.l.f.]

The Mastercard Centre is located in Etobicoke on Lakeshore Blvd W and Kipling.

thx ok
the old lions club !

 

[IBLEAF]

The Mastercard Centre is located in Etobicoke on Lakeshore Blvd W and Kipling.

Im on ny way down!!!.im going to run the camera,cant stand watching the goalie opposite end watching the game

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

Kessel/Lupul didn't score?

 

[NewFang]

Kessel/Lupul didn't score?

Wasn't Kessel was taken off the ice on a stretcher or something? Guy is probably in horrible shape with the big layoff.

 

[p.l.f.]

kostka and frasor could make this team
not a bad 3rd pair

 

[G51 K81*]

Wasn't Kessel was taken off the ice on a stretcher or something? Guy is probably in horrible shape with the big layoff.

Apparently they found him napping in the back on the stretcher. False alarm.

 

[thebear]

whats with the camera zoomed in on the logo/clock what a joke!

 

[KingBuzzo]

Wasn't Kessel was taken off the ice on a stretcher or something? Guy is probably in horrible shape with the big layoff.

No. And Kessel was actually flying out there.

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

About Cody Hodgson:

"Hodgson will open the season centering what's expected to be the top line flanked by Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville, The Buffalo News reports.

Recommendation: The Sabres are thin at center, but they are placing a lot of faith in the talented Hodgson, who was acquired from the Canucks last season. He should get plenty of power-play time as well. The former first-rounder hasn't put up big numbers in the NHL yet, but he has the playmaking talent and is still only 22 years old, so we'll see if he can take this job with two strong linemates and run with it.
(Rotowire.com)"

On fantasy hockey. Why can't we give Kadri a chance like this?

 

[ULF_55]

whats with the camera zoomed in on the logo/clock what a joke!

Now we present to you Leafs' fans the lock-out, make-up gift as provided by MLSE.

Islanders are selling everything at half price and the Leafs are giving you one crappy looking scrimmage.

 

[Guy Boucher]

About Cody Hodgson:

"Hodgson will open the season centering what's expected to be the top line flanked by Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville, The Buffalo News reports.

Recommendation: The Sabres are thin at center, but they are placing a lot of faith in the talented Hodgson, who was acquired from the Canucks last season. He should get plenty of power-play time as well. The former first-rounder hasn't put up big numbers in the NHL yet, but he has the playmaking talent and is still only 22 years old, so we'll see if he can take this job with two strong linemates and run with it.
(Rotowire.com)"

On fantasy hockey. Why can't we give Kadri a chance like this?

Because we're busy bathing in the success and playoff games that Connolly and Lombardi have continuously blessed the Leafs with.

 

[SprDaVE]

Minor line change I assume?

James Mirtle ‏@mirtle

This Kulemin-Grabovski-Komarov line looks pretty interesting at Leafs camp.