GDT: CBJ@Leafs 7PM SN

[MapleLeafs9]

The Matthews line has been baaaaaad tonight. Seems to be a recurring theme lately.

 

[Cor]

My head is telling me Gardiner is just hurt.

The crazy part is like GARDINER HAS BEEN TRADED CONFIRMED.

Would be so Lou to randomly trade Gardiner in some blockbuster out of left field lol

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Also, teams usually tell media pretty quickly if guys aren’t returning due to injury.

The fact no one has said anything and it’s been almost a period and intermission is pretty telling

it could be a personal issue

 

[Alerion]

Maybe its to get a dman with a little less skill but a fully functional brain.

You think he's over a point per game in the last month without a brain? Mistake prone sometimes, sure, but Gardiner is a good defenceman.

 

[KPower]

Also, teams usually tell media pretty quickly if guys aren’t returning due to injury.

The fact no one has said anything and it’s been almost a period and intermission is pretty telling

Yup sounds like a trade or personal issue.

 

[Walshy7]

Also, teams usually tell media pretty quickly if guys aren’t returning due to injury.

The fact no one has said anything and it’s been almost a period and intermission is pretty telling

Stop gettting our how’s up for a blockbuster.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

The Matthews line has been baaaaaad tonight. Seems to be a recurring theme lately.

what? no it doesn't. Did you miss the last game?

 

[weems]

Two powerhouse lines, life is good.

The people who were so against changing things up looking pretty bad right about now.

 

[supermann_98]

Traded to Ottawa for Karlsson

Only in dreams right?

Karlsson getting a haircut and shaving? Yeah right

 

[Wendelstache]

first line getting outplayed, Nylander/Matthews don't even have a chance to touch the puck.
It goes to Hyman but hes not making any plays with it.

 

[The Apologist]

**** Matthews sucks

Yes, that's what I'm saying.
You're lucky I can't figure out the facepalm thing on my phone buddy cuz it would be facepalm city.

As I'm typing though, Matthews and Nylander hemmed in again. They aren't looking very good tonight.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Achilles tendon -- I'm still laughing over that.

 

[FlareKnight]

Also, teams usually tell media pretty quickly if guys aren’t returning due to injury.

The fact no one has said anything and it’s been almost a period and intermission is pretty telling

Probably a case by case thing though. Not like the Leafs have felt obligated to talk about injuries in general. Could see them waiting until the third to say he’s hurt.

 

[cookie]

This is such a likeable team. Dermott makes a mistake and both his coach and his goalie try to reassure him.

 

[thewave]

Smart play trading Jake.

 

[Kiwi]

Even if it happens subtly, you still see the player like stretching it on their way off or something.

Gardiner just casually glided off.

Just weird. Hopefully you’re right.

It's some weird stuff, I'd love to add but keep Gardiner rather than move him

 

[EXPECT THE LEAFS]

Has Lou ever traded anyone mid-game? I dont think its a trade.

 

[Liminality]

It's the breakout for getting the puck out of the d zone that the Matthews line seems to be having trouble with. The Jackets dmen seem to be doing a good job cutting off pucks and keeping it in their zone. The puck dumps off the side boards and hoping it bounces past them is not working for them at the moment.

 

[KPower]

Millen needs a nap...holy f***

 

[LeafsLegendAkiBerg]

Gud pro Hyman has been really soft in the D zone tonight. Lots of giveaways. Maybe it's time to try out someone like Kapanen on that wing.

 

[GodEmperor]

How long did it take Phaneuf getting pulled for the news to arrive of him being traded? It's been like 30+ minutes, surely news would've broke of the trade.

 

[2 Slick]

Leafs wouldn't trade Gardiner, not when he's arguably been as best as he's been all season.

Zero chance of that happening.

It's either an injury, personal issue or sick.

 

[The Apologist]

Karlsson getting a haircut and shaving? Yeah right

True. Well, that rumour killed quickly.

 

[kule41]

Guys, its valentines day I think Babcock realised Gardiner likes to give gifts away to the other team so instead he let him go on an early date with his wife.

 

[Walshy7]

Lots of twitter types thinking Gardiner was traded, lol.

Henny doesn’t think so,