GDT: Columbus at our Toronto Maple Leafs - December 14th, 7pm

[Squiffy]

Wonder if they go 11-7 again

 

[ACC1224]

I'll take that bet!

What have you heard?

 

[Racer88]

Should be pretty easy win provided the goalie doesn't shit the bed.

That sounds like the kiss of death. Lol

 

[Confucius]

Hopefully someone reminded Gregor that it’s Willy and AM to his right. Got some options beyond blazing past everyone and letting it go from the top of the circle.

So a shot on net can indeed be a bad choice, contrary to the popular phrase ‘a shot on net is never a bad decision”. I agree.

 

[Sypher04]

Here’s hoping for a good effort and 2 points in the bank. A win tonight would leapfrog us over the Panthers in the standings and have us just 3 points back of the division lead.

 

[andora]

Here’s hoping for a good effort and 2 points in the bank. A win tonight would leapfrog us over the Panthers in the standings and have us just 3 points back of the division lead.

Cheering for both blue teams tonight (fla in van)

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Fantilli , Laine and Gaudreau are all capable of going off and filling up the scoresheet. If Sammy let's in some stinkers it could be a long night. But the reality is we should roll over their team easily. That's why it's kind of a trap game. We tend to drop points to bottom feeders all the time.

Pretty sure Jenner is out 6 weeks.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Cheering for both blue teams tonight (fla in van)

Make that 3 Blue Canadian teams. Tampa is in Edmonton tonight too.

 

[Fogelhund]

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[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

The odds for Fantilli and Laine to score on the betting app I use are really, really good. The safer bet, just a point for either are really good. Hmmm...

Is Fantilli in tonight? I saw a couple days ago he was away from the team for personal reasons

 

[LeafChief]

Big two points on the line with Boston dropping a point last night and Tampa continuing to flounder.

 

[Fogelhund]

Is Fantilli in tonight? I saw a couple days ago he was away from the team for personal reasons

As per above, Columbus team website has him projected as being both the 1C and 3C.

 

[Judas Tavares]

Is Fantilli in tonight? I saw a couple days ago he was away from the team for personal reasons

According to their social it looks like he's back and soaking in the SBA.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

As per above, Columbus team website has him projected as being both the 1C and 3C.

That's clearly a typo because he can't do both.

 

[Fogelhund]

That's clearly a typo because he can't do both.

Of course, but it is humorous.

 

[andora]

Make that 3 Blue Canadian teams. Tampa is in Edmonton tonight too.

nope sorry, neutral on that one - can't stand edmonton

 

[Buds17]

Even though Gregor on the top line is a well I wouldn't prefer to see the team try to tap into overly often, team and personal success can and does go a long way for me in providing Keefe with the benefit of the doubt regarding such matters.

 

[LeafsFan89]

Maybe it's my shitty memory, but we seem to play better with 11-7. Might want to consider just running this permanently lol.

 

[arso40]

Maybe it's my shitty memory, but we seem to play better with 11-7. Might want to consider just running this permanently lol.

Not the horrible 7th d from last game and I’m fine

 

[Evilhomer]

Big two points on the line with Boston dropping a point last night and Tampa continuing to flounder.

Tampa is done. Maybe they scramble for a wild card spot, but I think even that might be a stretch at this point.

 

[notbias]

Agree. Lines 2 and 3 are playing very well. No need to mess with that. Keefe mentioned before he wanted to reward Gregor... he has no negative impact on the 1st line, and it is a short term thing. It makes sense as to be the least disruptive.

His negative impact is they are basically playing 2v3... he has 0 hockey IQ... poor man's Kapanen.

He is a good fit on a 4th line but shouldn't be playing with any players who are capable of creating something offensively.

I'd honestly rather McMann up there, they both forecheck hard, but McMann looks like he is able to make a play.

I do agree, keep the lines together, and it is fine for a few games, but Gregor is not a fit for any players that try to play with possession.

 

[SprDaVE]

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Liljegren being back soon is a great news. This team really needs that upgrade, and to also not play Lajoie.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

nope sorry, neutral on that one - can't stand edmonton

Haha strange, I'm the opposite. Can't stand the Canucks and their fans but have a soft spot for Edmonton because of McDavid being from my hometown.

 

[andora]

Haha strange, I'm the opposite. Can't stand the Canucks and their fans but have a soft spot for Edmonton because of McDavid being from my hometown.

Hehe fair enough

Cooper is from my home town

 

[VanW27]

His negative impact is they are basically playing 2v3... he has 0 hockey IQ... poor man's Kapanen.

He is a good fit on a 4th line but shouldn't be playing with any players who are capable of creating something offensively.

I'd honestly rather McMann up there, they both forecheck hard, but McMann looks like he is able to make a play.

I do agree, keep the lines together, and it is fine for a few games, but Gregor is not a fit for any players that try to play with possession.

McMann is 27 and his career high at any professional level in assists is 11. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he can't make a play.