Pre-Game Talk: Calgary @ Toronto | Friday at 7pm

[1specter]

We need to get our shit together. Division is getting tight, going 1-5-0 in our last 6 has really hurt us.

 

[egd27]

He's close to returning

Where did you hear that?

Last info I saw was it was a fracture and he would be evaluated around now.

 

[Cor]

Hopefully Galchenyuk is motivated.

If he can’t get it done with Tavares and Nylander, that’s pretty much a curtain call.

 

[The Examiner]

We all get crazy up and down but rmbr, this was our lineup just 5ish years ago. Wow.

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Oops. I think you posted the Marlies’ lineup. Please post the real lineup. I’ll wait.

 

[sxvnert]

Excuses for Friday and Saturday already being prepped.

Friday: "Too many days off!" "They were rusty!"
Saturday: "Tired from the back to back."

 

[sxvnert]

If he can’t get it done with Tavares and Nylander, that’s pretty much a curtain call.

No one can play with Nylander & Tavares. Adding a third shooter on that line wont change that.
Playing alongside Matthews getting feeds from Marner is a far more likely successful spot.

 

[CanadasTeam]

* Via Shilton today, lines remain same as yesterday.

 

[Leaftors]

* Via Shilton today, lines remain same as yesterday.

nice.

looks good. hopefully chucky can rejuvenate himself and be what that line needed.

 

[Stephen]

2016 Leo Komarov would really help this team... 2021, not so much...

I’d launch 2021 Komarov out of a cannon right at Rasmus Andersson and retire him to Robidas Island.

 

[CanadasTeam]

nice.

looks good. hopefully chucky can rejuvenate himself and be what that line needed.

Chucky is good to go by the looks of it, however Simmonds is still not sure if he'll play tomorrow as per Keefe.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Can tomorrow hurry up already? FFS!

 

[sxvnert]

* Via Shilton today, lines remain same as yesterday.

Kerfoot again at center

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

No one can play with Nylander & Tavares. Adding a third shooter on that line wont change that.
Playing alongside Matthews getting feeds from Marner is a far more likely successful spot.

how exactly are Nylander and Tavares impossible for anyone to play with?

 

[zeke]

Kerfoot again at center

What's funny?

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Kerfoot again at center

I dont know the stats off-hand but he looks better as a center to me.

 

[Advanced stats]

Kerfoot again at center

Good

 

[Teeder Keon]

I’m pretty stoked to see Alex G get his chance actually
I’m proud of our organization his they handled it all and for his part , with all the positive feedback and actual results on the ice . Good for him , everyone deserves opportunities..
It could turn out to be huge or nothing
I wish him well
..
Go Leafs Go

 

[Racer88]

We need to get our shit together. Division is getting tight, going 1-5-0 in our last 6 has really hurt us.

The Leafs are now7th in the League

 

[Leaf Fans]

Excuses for Friday and Saturday already being prepped.

Friday: "Too many days off!" "They were rusty!"
Saturday: "Tired from the back to back."

Why would you prepare excuses?

 

[paulhiggins]

Galchenyuk given golden opportunity in the top 6 with Tavares and Nylander as his linemates. Acid test.

We might feel like dropping some after watching that trio for a period or two. Then everything would be just fine.

 

[rojac]

Ever since Barabanov was sent down to the Marlies,
we've been playing like shit.

Put Thornton on the taxi sqaud. His speed and defensive play is non-existent. All he has been doing is turning the puck over.

Simmonds - Matthews - Marner
Galchenyuk (if he impresses) - Tavares - Nylander
Hyman - Kerfoot - Mikheyev
Engvall - Spezza - Barabanov

For Thornton to go to the taxi squad, he'd have to waive his NMC and then clear waivers.

 

[Leaf4Life79]

I don't think I've missed the presence of another 3rd/4th liner as much as I have Wayner. His net front presence on the PP has been SO SO SO missed. They have rotated so many guys in that spot, and none of them even come close to being as effective as Wayne. Not to mention, by all accounts he sounds like the heartbeat of the Leafs bench. I really hope he gets in on Friday, and I really hope he doesn't drop the mitts for a while. We can't lose this guy for an extended period of time again. Let that wrist heal for a month or so before you cave in another face

Trust me, as a guy that broke his hand... he won't be getting into any fights any time soon.. for me, I broke my M5 Metacarpal, took almost 2 years to feel normal from that break, yet I still feel it when there is a storm coming.

 

[Leaf4Life79]

Marincin is far too close to the starting lineup for my comfort.

Right??? why is this guy still here...

 

[Leaf4Life79]

I’m pretty stoked to see Alex G get his chance actually
I’m proud of our organization his they handled it all and for his part , with all the positive feedback and actual results on the ice . Good for him , everyone deserves opportunities..
It could turn out to be huge or nothing
I wish him well
..
Go Leafs Go

It should be interesting, but my hopes are not high at all... GLG! finally get to watch a game tomorrow! AND Saturday... then another 5 days off =( hate this schedule!

 

[Rob Brown]

Do we think Simmonds will play tomorrow?