GDT: Game 05 - Toronto Maple Leafs @ Winnipeg Jets - Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 - 6:00pm CDT - CBC/CITY/SNW - CJOB/POWER 97

[tbcwpg]

I don't mind a few opposition fans, but I can't stand all the TML and Habs fans at our home games against them. I wouldn't attend those games with free tickets. Just more aggravation than I'm willing to take. But good on you for showing up.

Way more atmosphere at these games than intradivisional games.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Way more atmosphere at these games than intradivisional games.

That may be, but all those Leafs Jerseys get up my nose.

 

[Truenorthducky]

I received an email at 10:40 this morning pitching tickets to tonight's game.

Even Leafs fans have not made this a sellout on gameday?

I just went to the site linked in that email. There are still quite a few tickets listed as available but I'm not clear on whether or not they are resale tickets. Most are in the 300's for $60 + $10 TM fee.

There’s only about 220 tickets left so I’m sure it will sell out. i’m shocked the Temu/Teppo game hasn’t been sold out yet.

 

[tbcwpg]

That may be, but all those Leafs Jerseys get up my nose.

You'd hate it at soccer games then . I think it's fun. Getting so worked up at opposition fans in your own arena/stadium is taking the game a little too seriously in my opinion.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

There’s only about 220 tickets left so I’m sure it will sell out. i’m shocked the Temu/Teppo game hasn’t been sold out yet.

why do people care about the special event games? Don’t the celebrations usually sap energy from the games?

That said I would appreciate the Jets celebrating jets 1.0 on 20 years getting points in Toronto.

 

[None]

Leafs calling up the goons to defend themselves against. . *checks notes*

Neal Pionk, and. . Pierre Luc Dubois? I wish the Jets were as dirty and physical as the Leafs think they are, at least the third line would be exciting

Maybe the Jets can call up Tyrel Bauer to go hunt down Spezza somewhere in the arena while he's fanning King Dubas for some #Vengeance.

I mean the Jets are a physical team, it's just not the type of physicality that warrants bringing in players specifically to combat it. Does a team really want a player like Simmonds or Clifford out defending against a player like Dubois?

 

[None]

Is the Leafs jersey ad making anyone else want some

?

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

You'd hate it at soccer games then . I think it's fun. Getting so worked up at opposition fans in your own arena/stadium is taking the game a little too seriously in my opinion.

What me take things too seriously? Never! And I will defend that statement to the death.

I mean the Jets are a physical team, it's just not the type of physicality that warrants bringing in players specifically to combat it. Does a team really want a player like Simmonds or Clifford out defending against a player like Dubois?

The team that keeps thugs in the system to bring up for certain games is calling the other team dirty? No doublethink there, oh no.

 

[bustamente]

TSN calling Clifford and Simmonds "Ultimate Warriors", Mark Masters is the worst when it comes to writing about the Leafs

 

[bustamente]

You'd hate it at soccer games then . I think it's fun. Getting so worked up at opposition fans in your own arena/stadium is taking the game a little too seriously in my opinion.

Soccer might be a bad example especially in Europe

 

[sipowicz]

Can’t wait to hear who Tara Slone decides to cheap shot tonight
, I’m guessing Howie Meeker since he can’t fight back!

 

[larmex99]

I just hope that Bones doesn’t unleash The Flying Dutchman on the Laff’s tough guys. They would have to get the scrapers out to remove the blue blood.

 

[kanadalainen]

I've scored a couple of tickets to this one. Look for me in the Bud zone, I'll be the dude with the Jester's hat fighting with Leafs fans.

 

[Truenorthducky]

TSN calling Clifford and Simmonds "Ultimate Warriors", Mark Masters is the worst when it comes to writing about the Leafs

The Leaves are the definition of insanity. Keep the same 40 million core every year downgrade their goaltending and fill the bottom six with hot trash.

 

[HellebuyckOurSaviour]

Lol I'm working all day today but was wondering why the city smells so bad outside everywhere you go, but then realized the day and what certain team is here. Weird how every year but only one maybe 2 (Habs) days smell incredibly bad and all the Jets fans pretty much have to puke until the following day when that stench finally starts to slowly go away.

 

[ChadBigly]

Cannot wait for the most insecure fanbase in the league, with their same mindless take, telling us that this game means everything to us and nothing to them.

This is our world, our biggest moment in franchise history, sharing the ice with the Leafs on Saturday night.

I tend to disagree, making it to the conference finals was a much bigger moment, but Leaf fans have little understanding the magnitude of playoff successes.

But they're grown men now, didn't you hear?

 

[Aggie204]

Even Auston Matthews knows his own team blows. Suck it Laffs.

 

[macmaroon]

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He's just pointing out he's not wearing any pants...

 

[Mud Turtle]

Great game day thread Mac!
I forgot about several of those guys. It was a nice trip down memory lane.
Chuck Connors. Lol.

 

[LowLefty]

The Leaves are the definition of insanity. Keep the same 40 million core every year downgrade their goaltending and fill the bottom six with hot trash.

Their coach knows they are super soft and he's bringing in the goons to protect his pampered stars from a potentially physical game.

No surprise here other than they think the answer to physical is bringing in goons -

Keep it clean Jets and take it to them - physically - they don't have an answer for that and the Jet PP's will be appreciated.

 

[The Blue Baron]

TSN calling Clifford and Simmonds "Ultimate Warriors", Mark Masters is the worst when it comes to writing about the Leafs

More like Legion Of Doom, Hawk and Animal!

 

[The Blue Baron]

He's just pointing out he's not wearing any pants...

Touché

It is really one of the most lame public act by an NHLer ever!

 

[Team Cozens]

With the release of the NHL's reverse retro jerseys, it got me thinking about what I could do for a topic.

So let's go back, way back for this edition of the GDT...

Music plays...

Good evening hockey fans, I'm your host Dave Hodge and welcome to Hockey Night in Canada. On tonight's broadcast we have two early games. Those in Quebec and Eastern Canada will see the Montreal Canadiens take on the Minnesota North (Dallas) Stars, while those in Ontario and the West will see the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Winnipeg Jets. Joining me to discuss tonight's match-ups is our video analyst, Howie Meeker...

Howie, what kind of game do you think will be played tonight?

Dave, the Leafs are coming off of a “Super” victory over that Minnesota North (Dallas) Stars in their last game, so they should be fired up for this one against the Jets.

What about Winnipeg, Howie? How do you think they will come out after the loss against the Atlanta Flames (Vegas Golden Knights)...

Dave, the Jets will have their new Head Coach behind the bench for the first time, so he should put some fire in their bellies, and they should come out with some gumption...

Now Howie, the Jets got off to a slow start the other night (video replay of game in background), what do they need to do to beat the Leafs...

(Speaking about the video) Now back that up, see Dave, they just let the opponents walk all over them in the opening frame. You can't do that and expect to win.

Thanks Howie. In the other game tonight, we go to Dick Irvin in Montreal, Dick...

Thank you Dave. The Canadiens have made a lot of changes this year with the addition of some new young talent. Yet, they continue to surprise teams with their play, and the Minnesota North (Dallas) Stars will be the next team to find out. Back to you in Toronto...

Thank you Dick. Calling the Toronto/Winnipeg game tonight will be Bob Cole and Harry Neale. Your thoughts...

Thank you Dave. Look Harry, this game is gonna be a good one, we've got two teams that have a lot of talent.

That's right Bob, you've got Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner for the Maple Leafs, who have only scored two goals between them, but you know they'll start putting them in very soon.

Harry, and on the Jets, they've got Mark Chefflee and Chuck Connors, who can score too, so it should be quite the match-up for tonight's game. Back to you Dave.

Thanks Bob and Harry. Now, to go to our round table, we have Brian McFarlane and Gary Dornhoefer. Guys, what are your feelings about the game tonight...

Both teams are off to a slow start, but the game tonight will be decided by goaltending. The Jets will have Connor Hellebuyck, who has been playing well.

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But Brian, it's not all about the goaltending, it's about which team takes control of the game. Toronto is clearly the better team and should win the match.

Gary, I don't agree, the Jets will finally have Rick Bowness behind the bench and that should get the players motivated.

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Sorry to interject gentlemen, but we have Big Bobby Clobber standing by...

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Hi Big Bobby.

Hi Big Dave.

Now Bobby, the Leafs just played two night's ago. How do you prepare for tonight's game?

Well, that's a very good question Dave, one that has a very good answer. You see to prepare for tonight's game, we either had to sharpen our skates or spend time with our wives. Needless to say, some of the guys will be playing with dull skates...

Bobby, what do you think about the Maple Leafs lineup...

Dull skates...hahaha....get it.

Oh I got it Bobby. Now about the Leafs lineup...

Well, you know, we got a good lineup, usually we start off with the smallest guy on the team and then each of us lines up behind him, and so on...

No Bobby, I was talking about the players on the ice...

The ones with the dull skates?

No Bobby, never mind. Thank you Big Bobby Clobber. Good luck tonight...

No that was last night...hahaha...

On tonight's broadcast, our first period intermission will feature Coach's Corner with Don Cherry and John Wells...

The second half of the Doubleheader tonight will feature the Buffalo Sabres at the Vancouver Canucks. Steve Armitage will preview this game in the second intermission...

The pucks are about to be dropped, so we will send you out to your appropriate games...

Go Jets Go!

Well done!

 

[macmaroon]

Don't forget to get your predictions into the contest thread before it closes at puck drop. It's easy to play, just pick the game's score, which team you think will win, and the person who will score the first goal.

 

[Fatdrunk]

Win some lose some don’t matter to me as long as we beat the leafs…….