GDT: Detroit @ Toronto - 7pm

[TheDoldrums]

Campbell should play both of these last two games. Needs some kind of rhythm going into the playoffs.

I don't think we should rest anyone unless they have an injury. We've been coasting for a bit now, need to ramp up the intensity again. If you rest guys that's a week between games.

 

[riffle]

Anyone feeling "we just need 1 point to lock up home ice" is similar to "we just need 1 more win to beat the Habs"?

I do. Tonight, is the night to step on the throat of a lesser team, something the Leafs have really struggled with this season. If they play like they have against Buffalo, tonight, that puts a ton of pressure on them in the final game vs. Boston.

Show us you've learned something by destroying this Red Wing team. I do realize this Wings team just beat Tampa at Tampa last Tuesday but do it anyway. Another 10-spot would be nice.

 

[Frostitute]

We got this one. 5-2, I can feel it!

 

[crump]

Please be the "good Muzzin"
Robertson has a chance to make a huge impression. I hope he can be an option in the playoffs.
No Holl, Clifford or Simmonds. Hmm
Abruzzese must have a min game clause...he's been invisible.
Expect Tavares to have a "bench me will ya?" game

 

[DarkKnight]

Seems Boosh might be winning the battle. He was great last game.

Also, Abruzz doesn’t deserve to be in. Warm body for injury prevention?

 

[peconcan]

Throw Robertson with Auston and Marner tonight. Lets see what he can do

I agree. No way he can look worse than Abruzzse

 

[ACC1224]

No Holl always makes for a more enjoyable evening

 

[crump]

Seems Boosh might be winning the battle. He was great last game.

Also, Abruzz doesn’t deserve to be in. Warm body for injury prevention?

Boosh has been my favourite D-Man this last stretch. Blocks shots, hits without asking forgiveness. Now he's scoring goals too. Has decent speed and like his passes for the most part. Beast in the crease.

 

[SprDaVE]

I can't wait to see what a mid-season form Robertson can do.

 

[Shooter2x]

If Muzzin can get fully healthy for the playoffs it's a wrap. Boosh Muzzin Gio and Lil will not be fun to go into the boards with. Absolute tanks. By game 4-5 the opposing forwards will be half dead.

 

[ponder]

Let’s just win, and get Matthews 60, so we can rest guys against Boston. The Bruins always play dirty against us, injury risk in that game is real, but can easily be avoided by essentially wrapping up the season tonight.

 

[crump]

Let’s just win, and get Matthews 60, so we can rest guys against Boston. The Bruins always play dirty against us, injury risk in that game is real, but can easily be avoided by essentially wrapping up the season tonight.

2 games and no travel this week gives lots of down time before the start of the Playoffs Monday. No travel next Monday because we will have home ice...(I believe.)
Also they are resting Simmonds and Clifford tonight. They'll be ready for Friday night.

 

[LeafChief]

I hope Robertson plays with the confidence he's been playing with in his recent Marlies stint. Looks like a completely different player since being sent down.

 

[Burnie97]

I have 4 tickets for that one, interested?

Haha yeah I still would be but it's a bit of a hike for me. Maybe next year I'll be looking though.

But I was more referring to the fact that if they pick up a point tonight it won't mean a whole lot.

 

[ACC1224]

Haha yeah I still would be but it's a bit of a hike for me. Maybe next year I'll be looking though.

But I was more referring to the fact that if they pick up a point tonight it won't mean a whole lot.

Yeah I fully expect a thin roster that night. Maybe dress as many tough guy stuff as possible and beat the shit out of the B’s for 60 minutes.

We’ll have a good time regardless. Been in lockdown since Saturday so will be ready to let loose.

 

[DarkKnight]

Boosh has been my favourite D-Man this last stretch. Blocks shots, hits without asking forgiveness. Now he's scoring goals too. Has decent speed and like his passes for the most part. Beast in the crease.

He’s an adventure with the puck, which is why he probably isn’t “top 4” in a classic sense, but he gels well with Reilly, who excels with the puck, it’s very complimentary. He’s great in front of our net, he’s a beast winning pucks on the wall, his physicality gives us another dimension, and his mobility is fine. I think some of the haters, it’s more philosophical than actually watching his game, they all make mistakes. Former players and the coach seem to get it, the tape doesn’t lie either. We will need more than 6 D in the playoffs, I’m just glad we have depth now.

 

[Aus34Matt]

Throw Robertson with Auston and Marner tonight. Lets see what he can do

I can't wait to see what a mid-season form Robertson can do.

I hope Robertson plays with the confidence he's been playing with in his recent Marlies stint. Looks like a completely different player since being sent down.

Seems everyone says the same things everytime he gets an opportunity which sounds like a broken record

 

[DarkKnight]

Seems everyone says the same things everytime he gets an opportunity which sounds like a broken record

Well hopefully this time he doesn’t start with 6 minutes, context matters.

 

[tom leafers]

i will be attending this one for my first live game in a few years.

im on an 8 game win streak and have seen both of Matthews 40th goals live from the pre pandemic seasons.

im calling a win and 2 for auston!

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

The Cinderella version of tonight is a complete drubbing of the Red Wings that sees Matthews scores at least 2 goals and Marner gets at least 3 points. Campbell has a good game which against Detroit won’t mean much but given how they chased him last time he saw them it’d be good for him to get some redemption.

Biggest thing is getting through tonight with no injuries.

 

[SprDaVE]

Seems everyone says the same things everytime he gets an opportunity which sounds like a broken record

Is it? Why so negative anyway?

 

[zeke]

5v5 Goal Differential (per 60 minutes) since deadline

1. Muzz +2.02
2. Mo +0.96
3. Gio +0.88
4. TJ +0.58
5. Lilly +0.53
6. Holl -0.22
7. Boosh -0.25


5v5 Expected Goal Differential (per 60 minutes) since deadline

1. Muzz +1.41
2. TJ +0.97
3. Gio +0.92
4. Lilly +0.81
5. Holl +0.69
6. Mo +0.16
7. Boosh +0.02


SH Goals Against (per 60 minutes) since deadline

1. Lilly 4.30
2. TJ 7.61
3. Gio 8.45
4. Mo 9.73
5. Holl 12.93
6. Boosh 17.02
7. Muzz 24.55

 

[1specter]

Seems everyone says the same things everytime he gets an opportunity which sounds like a broken record

You know he's only 20 right? He could've still been playing junior this year. Not to mention the various injury setbacks he had which have caused him to miss time.

He's also outproducing his brother Jason at the same age.

 

[CanHeDoIt99]

Once healthy for game one

Replace Kerfoot with Bunting
Replace Abruzzese with kerfoot
Replace Spezza with Kase

Bunting - Matthews - Marner
Robertson - Tavares - Mikheyev/Nylander
Mikheyev/Nylander - Kampf - Engvall
Kerfoot - Blackwell - Kase

Though I assume they may take NR out for one of the vets. Hopefully NR has a strong two games here and forces them to play him in the playoffs.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Seems everyone says the same things everytime he gets an opportunity which sounds like a broken record

It is really confusing that there are so many Leaf fans who honestly seem eager to declare Robertson a bust. He is extremely young folks breath a little bit.