Pre-Game Talk: Behold, the Era of Sabourin to begin tomorrow

[wingman75]

If Sabourin gets in, I like it. He won't play much but it gets some money on the board and probably keeps the lads interested/focused.

I would not be adverse to seeing Vesey or Kerfoot out of the lineup. Not sure what Soupman will be able to do with those other turds on that line.

Jumbo on line 1 is still interesting to me... its clear Hyman helps them... but I guess he helps any line and JT+Willie need more help right now.

 

[Anthrax442]

Galchenyuk on waivers...

 

[SeaOfBlue]

That interest was in him as a UFA though. Trading for him could be different. Lindholm also had more of an opportunity to prove his worth. A team with an injury situation could change things in a hurry though and I'd agree that a 7th or a bubble player wouldn't be out of the question as a return.

Well the cost would be inconsequential, so I don't see how being a UFA really affects anything. Teams wouldn't care about giving up a 7th for him if they had any kind of legit interest in him as a UFA.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Galchenyuk on waivers...

He is awful.

 

[Leaf Fans]

I like a guy like Subourin in there he brings energy and toughness.

 

[stewpac]

Personally I believe Anderson is our best option on the 4th line. The team scrimmage and his one game he showed a lot of jam, was a good skater and gave a big effort. Seemed obvious to me but I guess he doesn't show it practice

 

[Leafsfan74]

It would be great if he pans out. With players like Robertson and Simmons due back in a little while, there is the potential for balance in the lineup up front.

It is critical for playoff success. The checking imbalance from last nights loss to the Habs is a reminder that this team needs the prospect of different looks.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Personally I believe Anderson is our best option on the 4th line. The team scrimmage and his one game he showed a lot of jam, was a good skater and gave a big effort. Seemed obvious to me but I guess he doesn't show it practice

I hope he gets another chance in this lineup.

 

[leafsfan2point0]

Interesting statistic:

7 of the 12 forwards are 6’3” or bigger

 

[Stephen]

People need to not take this game lightly.

The Sens put up a ton of shots.

The Leafs should definitely not take the Sens lightly. Just stomp them like the Canucks Game 1 and repeat the next two games after. They're easy points and there's no reason to not put in an honest effort level, pad the stats and move on.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Dubas officially a dinosaur, can we please get a younger GM with even thicker glasses

There might be one or two fresh faces available

 

[ShaneFalco]

I hope he gets another chance in this lineup.

He will they traded for him

 

[Leaf Fans]

Except what you see in that clip is literally all he brings. He is not a half-decent skater, he has no defensive or offensive game, and fighting is all he brings. It's like putting Colton Orr back in the lineup.

He is a negative value player.

I disagreed yesterday and I disagree today. He brings some energy and disturbance. He will crash the net. Although he is not afraid to drop the gloves, and tried to come up the ranks as a face puncher, he has changed his game and picks his spots and plays with some intelligence.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I believe Murray is out and the backup has lost his net a few times. Time to rack up the points Mitch.

McDavid and Draisaitl play approximately 2 minutes more powerplay time per game than Marner as the top two scoring leaders. All 4 besides Marner in the top five play more powerplay time by at least a minute. Keefe should pull Willy off the Tavares powerplay line and leave Marner on. Reason being Willy has ZERO powerplay goals in the last 14 games ha.

 

[Magic Man]

The Sens are a tough team, hopefully Sabourin can lure one into a square dance and beat his lights out.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I disagreed yesterday and I disagree today. He brings some energy and disturbance. He will crash the net. Although he is not afraid to drop the gloves, and tried to come up the ranks as a face puncher, he has changed his game and picks his spots and plays with some intelligence.

Yeah he does all that. He plays hard,he’s plays to keep the puck out and he pkays with jam. He won’t let any sh!t go on against his mates. I hear ya, he’ll prove you right tomorrow

 

[ottomaddox]

Vesey on the 4th line looks good to me. 5th would be better though.

The guy keeps sliding down the line-up. You might get your wish.

 

[Clark4Ever]

People need to not take this game lightly.

The Sens put up a ton of shots.

And they always get especially fired up against us.

The boys better show up ready to play. If they do, everything else should take care of itself.

 

[Budz]

I still don't know how Vesey is still in the lineup but I figure once Robertson gets a few games in the Marlies lineup he should be called up for his big chance, he better not look completely lost on the Marlies or he may not get a sniff tho

I’m going with naked pics of Keefe. Vesey blows.

 

[stickty111]

I disagreed yesterday and I disagree today. He brings some energy and disturbance. He will crash the net. Although he is not afraid to drop the gloves, and tried to come up the ranks as a face puncher, he has changed his game and picks his spots and plays with some intelligence.

There is no evidence of this. Hopefully he gets only 4 mins or less.

 

[Leaf Fans]

There is no evidence of this. Hopefully he gets only 4 mins or less.

I hope he gets as much ice time as he earns.

 

[Anthrax442]

He is awful.

He is fine as center depth making 1 mil.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Vesey slowly playing his way out of the limeup

Let’s hope that’s the trajectory

 

[stickty111]

I hope he gets as much ice time as he earns.

So 3-4 mins

 

[SeaOfBlue]

My goodness it is a sad state of affairs when we have fans who are clamouring to have an AHL 4th liner like Sabourin in the lineup, yet think guys like Vesey are useless...