GDT: Canucks @ Leafs - 7pm - another day, another win part two

[TheGreatOne11]

Andersen knows the best way to become the starter again is to switch careers, asking how much the Zamboni driver makes.

 

[Da Cool Rula]

Why did they even sit Foligno. He was just off for over week with isolating.

 

[Cor]

I’m sure it’s been asked and answered many times but is it possible for Andersen to get a game or two before the playoffs start? Same with Nash?

Im not fully certain, but I believe it’s possible for one of them to be activated before the playoffs, but due to cap, we need the LTIR room of one of them.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Nash maybe plays a conditioning stint game or two with the Marlies, and Freddy gets the final game of the season.

 

[Cor]

Why did they even sit Foligno. He was just off for over week with isolating.

That seemed odd to me also.

Yet Thornton continues to play and not get tested at all (he’s been good lately, so whatever, but I feel if we are doing load management, the oldest guy on the team might be a candidate lol)

 

[Da Cool Rula]

That seemed odd to me also.

Yet Thornton continues to play and not get tested at all (he’s been good lately, so whatever, but I feel if we are doing load management, the oldest guy on the team might be a candidate lol)

True that. Though hes been off alot with injury too.

 

[Burnie97]

Why did they even sit Foligno. He was just off for over week with isolating.

Not really sure to be honest. I think he had an injury before and maybe he was a little banged up.

I think they'll probably rest the vets or stars the last few games if they know they clinched 1st in the division.

 

[ACC1224]

Im not fully certain, but I believe it’s possible for one of them to be activated before the playoffs, but due to cap, we need the LTIR room of one of them.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Nash maybe plays a conditioning stint game or two with the Marlies, and Freddy gets the final game of the season.

Makes sense but I thought the marlies were done soon?

 

[zeke]

Interesting they yanked galchenyuk off the PP.

Doesn't bode well for him when Hyman and Nash are healthy.

 

[AvroArrow]

Sandin deserves to QB the top PP.

 

[crump]

First I’ve heard of that. Brutal.

Canucks last game is May 19th, Leafs last game is the 14th so originally, the playoffs were to start a few days after the regular season. So a May 22nd start for example Leafs will have about a week off. This also bodes well for Hyman coming back healthier, and Bogosian getting an extra week of recovery.

 

[Confucius]

Why did they even sit Foligno. He was just off for over week with isolating.

I think that hit he took from Mathews in practice shook him up and the are trying to hide it. That post game where apparently Keefe made a negative comment seemed made up. Again just to camouflage why he was sitting.

 

[Mitch nylander]

Welp

Why welp? This lineup has won us 4 straight.

 

[crump]

Why welp? This lineup has won us 4 straight.

No rest for the weary. I was hoping to see Holl and Brodie given a break. Obviously nothing wrong with the lineup.

 

[Mitch nylander]

No rest for the weary. I was hoping to see Holl and Brodie given a break. Obviously nothing wrong with the lineup.

Makes sense, I think we should make up on some rest against the Jets and the Sens.

Sens- No chance of making the playoffs.
Jets - It's better they beat us so we don't face them in round 1, the habs are getting close. Also, our last game of the year.

Rest the 30+ squad - Thornton, Spezza, Simmonds, Brodie, Muzzin, Foligno, Tavares

 

[BertCorbeau]

The schedule the rest of the way isn't bad at all. A couple of multi-day break in between and no more back to backs, so I don't see much of a need to rest some guys. I like the idea of keeping the team in rhythm and trying to lock up the division sooner than later.

If they're able to lock up the division by next week, then rest some guys in those final games against Ottawa and Winnipeg

 

[BoredBrandonPridham]

I’m sure it’s been asked and answered many times but is it possible for Andersen to get a game or two before the playoffs start? Same with Nash?

Im not fully certain, but I believe it’s possible for one of them to be activated before the playoffs, but due to cap, we need the LTIR room of one of them.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Nash maybe plays a conditioning stint game or two with the Marlies, and Freddy gets the final game of the season.

Both Bogo and Hyman would also have to remain on LTIR for this to be possible.

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

Just want Matthews to score.

My only stipulation.

 

[crump]

Just want Matthews to score.

My only stipulation.

14 goals in 6 games for 50.

 

[TheGreatOne11]

Mikheyev scores tonight, my boy does everything else right, time to be rewarded.

Would be nice for Matthew's to have one of his patented 2 goal games to get that much closer to 40.

 

[AvroArrow]

14 goals in 6 games for 50.

Damn is there only 6 games left ? If not for that cheapshot that led to his wrist injury he probably hits 50. He was at 1g/gp lol absolute insanity.

 

[ponder]

Re: the discussion about standings, if we do make it out of our division, standings also matter in round 3. There’s a complete re-seeding in that round - best record plays the worst record. So having a great regular season record could matter a lot, if a weaker team makes it out of their division.

Like, say a weaker team like Minny makes it through, along with the Leafs and 2 strong teams like Washington/Tampa. If we have the best record of the bunch we get to play Minny, otherwise it’s one of Washington/Tampa.

Obviously, MASSIVE hypotheticals here, but we do want a strong record not just for winning our division, but also for round 3, if we make it that far.

 

[Advanced stats]

Quite the allegations against Virtanen, who likely won't be playing tonight

 

[ACC1224]

Quite the allegations against Virtanen, who likely won't be playing tonight

What’s the allegation ?

 

[BoredBrandonPridham]

What’s the allegation ?

At the moment nothing has been released from a credible news source so we should avoid propagating any details. I think he was accused of something on Twitter. You'll catch wind of the nature of it if you search his name on Twitter (I can't find original allegation there, though).

 

[TopChedder]

Nucks fans are still pissed that Simmer fought Edler. Sure it was a mismatch but it was completely expected. They would be cheering if the roles were reversed. They are talking like they hope one of our skill guys gets smashed.