GDT: Game 1: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens 10/12/22 7:00pm EST- SN, TVA, TSN 690

[Frankenheimer]

3 rookies, Wideman, a waiver wire pickup and a giant sloth. We’re getting murdered.

 

[Runner77]

3 rookies, Wideman, a waiver wire pickup and a giant sloth.

Two turtle doves, and
A partridge in a pear tree.

 

[RationalExpectations]

I think there is 95% chance TOR wins by a large margin, but the 5 remaining % are the beauty of sports

my question is rather which Leaf Xhekaj puts to sleep.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Something has to give doesn't it? He looks completely uninterested in playing hockey, and it's not going unnoticed.

 

[Kojo]

I think there is 95% chance TOR wins by a large margin, but the 5 remaining % are the beauty of sports

my question is rather which Leaf Xhekaj puts to sleep.

I would prefer if Xhekaj score a goal instead, but we know he's going to cause trouble.

 

[Runner77]

Something has to give doesn't it? He looks completely uninterested in playing hockey, and it's not going unnoticed.

Looks can be deceiving.

I posted a clip in the Drouin thread where Marty assured that he'd be working with Drouin in the next few days with a view to get him to draw back in as early as this Friday's game.

Either Marty did a good job selling something else or it is as he stated.

That pic with Drouin sitting at the end of the bench, was misleading, the way Marty explained it. He asked that Drouin be part of the PP meetings so that he would be up to speed when activated.

 

[ReimanSum1908]

You know, when going into training camp, I said that we had the worst defensive core in the league with Savard, Matheson, Wideman, Edmundson, Harris, and Schueneman, and I maintain that I was correct.

Little did I know how much worse it could look.

 

[Belial]

Get Slaf into the Group Chat!

 

[RationalExpectations]

AX will hit the tree and many Leafs will fall

 

[HabsCowboysOwn]

Pretty sure we’re losing this even if the Laughs are extremely overrated and built to fail in the playoffs as usual, I just hope we keep it close and the kids look good.

Xhekaj bulldozing Ron Jeremy Jr. would be pretty neat too, or anything to make their clown fans throw a tantrum really. That would be a victory to me.

 

[River Meadow]

Can a poll be added? I want to see how of many of us believe the Laffs could lose this.

Get ready for it, it's coming.

Kotkakovsky with his 1st NHL goal, too.

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

C'mon Montreal, get mad!

Go Go!​

 

[Tuggy]

Opening night! I know it's going to be a long season but still exciting to see all the young players in the lineup.

Something has to give doesn't it? He looks completely uninterested in playing hockey, and it's not going unnoticed.

Uninterested and clearly not in top shape to compete at the highest level. Maybe the Habs waive him if he's not committed to being at his best. There are tons of guys who would kill for his spot.

 

[WeThreeKings]

I'm hoping for this:

Slaf, Dach and Caufield score. We lose 5-3.

Xhekaj terrorizes Matthews/ Marner all night and the Leafs show how toothless they are with no response.

 

[David Suzuki]

81 losses hope this is the 1 win lol

 

[Habs Halifax]

AX will hit the tree and many Leafs will fall

Canada is the only place in the world where the Leafs fall in the Autumn and in the Spring.

I'm hoping for this:

Slaf, Dach and Caufield score. We lose 5-3.

Xhekaj terrorizes Matthews/ Marner all night and the Leafs show how toothless they are with no response.

Simmonds back in the mix for the Leafs after this game perhaps?

Pretty sure we’re losing this even if the Laughs are extremely overrated and built to fail in the playoffs as usual, I just hope we keep it close and the kids look good.

Xhekaj bulldozing Ron Jeremy Jr. would be pretty neat too, or anything to make their clown fans throw a tantrum really. That would be a victory to me.

Only chance we go is staying out of the box and Allen is at his absolute best.

 

[the]

Stupid RBC ad on the jersey.

 

[HockeyJunkie87]

I hope Xhekaj, and the other Habs D men lay a beating on the Leafs top 6 tonight.. So humiliating that the Leafs are force to call up Simmonds and Clifford... and both of them get claimed by Arizona and retire.

 

[Lshap]

Looks can be deceiving.

I posted a clip in the Drouin thread where Marty assured that he'd be working with Drouin in the next few days with a view to get him to draw back in as early as this Friday's game.

Either Marty did a good job selling something else or it is as he stated.

That pic with Drouin sitting at the end of the bench, was misleading, the way Marty explained it. He asked that Drouin be part of the PP meetings so that he would be up to speed when activated.

As long as Drouin remains a member of this team, Marty's job is to keep working with him. Problem is we're talking about a veteran player who shouldn't need hand-holding to do his job.

Drouin can recuperate or he can play; he can't continue doing both at the same time.

 

[CheldishGamibno]

Finally, we're here.
I wish everyone a good season. It might be unwatchable at time but let's not forget; patience is the key. Let's try to enjoy as much as we can anyways!

 

[Lshap]

What's the fascination with the X-Man beating up opposing players? We need a solid, reliable d-man, not a goon. Sure, let him play physical and punish the Leafs forwards, but I don't want the kid thinking he's here to fight.

 

[NobleSix]

Something has to give doesn't it? He looks completely uninterested in playing hockey, and it's not going unnoticed.

I noticed this a few years ago. I'm convinced he just doesn't want to be a hockey player.

He has all the talent in the world but zero drive. The interest just isn't there. Reminds me a lot of Daigle.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he retires by the time he's 30.

 

[HabsForHire]

I'm expecting an overtime loss, with the leafs scoring 15sec into OT

 

[waitin425]

 

[jrom]

I'm hoping for this:

Slaf, Dach and Caufield score. We lose 5-3.

Xhekaj terrorizes Matthews/ Marner all night and the Leafs show how toothless they are with no response.

Let’s spark an endless series of “why did we waive Simmonds” threads