GDT: GAME #45 | LEAFS @ CANUCKS | SUN APR 18 7PM EST | SPORTSNET

[Canadian Finn]

We are going to lose. Like Tavares first game back to the Isle or the Zamboni driver game, if we are expected to win, we'll find a way to lose.

Now hopefully that is a reverse jinx.

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

Love to see Matthews come back and reignite our powerplay. We need dangerous shots from the point and a better net front presence. Muzzin needs to hammer that slap shot of his.

Hoping Gally and Tavares continue their chemistry and Campbell can bounce back after all this doubt that has clouded him.

Just win. No excuses.

 

[Gardiner]

 

[mikeyz]

I am convinced Joe has incriminating pictures on Keefe at this point.

 

[crump]

Huge game for Robertson. Foligno on the horizon, he needs to make it hard to take him out of the lineup as opposed to Thornton or Simmonds.

 

[saltming]

I'm happy to see the negativity has started already.
Good work!!

 

[willmma]

Matthews Nylander confirmed for tonight

 

[Nooodles]

How the league is forcing the Nucks to play is beyond me.

What a joke this is. Their players are at 70% at best, not to mention the risk of Leafs player catching the virus in this conditions.

Literally no reason to play.

 

[leafsfan5]

We have to be watching different hockey games because Joe has terrible turnovers every couple of shifts

 

[Muston Atthews]

joe? Physical? What?

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

Keefe does have a point, Joe Thornton has 13 hits in the last 3 games.
Joe Thornton Stats | Hockey-Reference.com

 

[Advanced stats]

Their players are at 70% at best,

How do you know they're at 70%?Additionally, there's no risk to the leafs whatsoever

 

[The Beyonder]

Keefe needs Bubbles' prescriptions.

Wtf is he seeing?

 

[Throw More Waffles]

We are going to lose. Like Tavares first game back to the Isle or the Zamboni driver game, if we are expected to win, we'll find a way to lose.

Now hopefully that is a reverse jinx.

If the leafs were coming off a winning streak, I'd agree with you. But it's a 3 game losing streak. The boys will be hungry for easy pickings.

 

[OVO16]

When is Foligno making his Debut?

 

[cgc83]

for love of anything please figure out the pp today

 

[Burnie97]

When is Foligno making his Debut?

Pretty sure it'll be Thursday against the Jets.

 

[Hockey Crazy]

How the league is forcing the Nucks to play is beyond me.

What a joke this is. Their players are at 70% at best, not to mention the risk of Leafs player catching the virus in this conditions.

Literally no reason to play.

What are they supposed to do? There's only so many days before playoffs are supposed to start and they can't be more condensed than they already will be.

Stopping the season or shortening it has revenue impacts and also screws up playoff races or draft lottery standings..

 

[Nylander88]

joe? Physical? What?

Like another poster stated, 13 hits in 3 games for Jumbo. He's been our most physical player the last few games. I agree he hasn't played the best hockey as a whole, but he's definitely been physical out there since he's been lowered in the lineup

 

[Confucius]

I'm happy to see the negativity has started already.
Good work!!

We are playing a well rested team afterall.

 

[Rude Dog]

Putting 20 bucks on the Canucks.

Make the latest embarrassing loss a bit less painful.

Or you could put it on Leafs. Watch them win and make some money.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

Go back a game and Joe has 15 hits in 4 games, he's on quite a tear.
Simmonds has 14 in those same 4 games funny enough. Joe also went 7-1 on the draw in those games. Both zero points in that stretch. Just need points on the board at some point.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Keefer thinks less of Engvalls play than a guy who’s done nothing in almost 20 games in zThornton. That’s how useless he see Engvall now i guess. Hard to debate otherwise
I’m thinking 8 goals for the Leafs tonight 8-2

 

[123offtheglass]

Like another poster stated, 13 hits in 3 games for Jumbo. He's been out most physical player the last few games. I agree he hasn't played the best hockey as a whole, but he's definitely been physical out there since he's been lowered in the lineup

Yup, Jumbo has been brutal for a while but the last few games he's surprisingly been throwing his weight around quite a bit; watching those games made me recognize that someone 6'4" 220lbs is pretty big.

 

[Stanley Sumdae]

That third line is a nightmare for teams to deal with. If the leafs are to have a chance, that third line is going to have to be the difference maker. Have to think Robertson and Simmonds come out once Nash and foligno are game ready. Not necessarily because I think they’re deserving of that, but because they’re easier to scratch than first ballot HOFer’s.

This is probably one of the best Leaf team I've seen in a long time, id be extremely disappointed if hurting someone's feelings take precedence over winning. Dress the best line up available