Pre-Game Talk: Habs @ Leafs - Season Opener

[ACC1224]

Need an update on Marner….

generational playmaker

 

[Fogelhund]

I don't see one but good point. My dummy list has grown considerably this off season.

I don't think there is one. I don't have anyone on my list at all right now.

 

[Notsince67]

generational playmaker

He hurt Simmonds shoulder with his head.

 

[JayfromNB1219]

Would love to see a 7 - 2 stomping... team is good enough to pull that off.
Expect an agonizing 3 - 2 OT final... win or loss... no idea.

Hope Mitch can play. We don't need our top two players on the shelf to start the season.

Really excited to see how the new faces perform (Bunting, Ritchie, Kase and Kampf). Also, what do the tried and true players bring to the table this season? Nylander and Rielly interest me the most other than the goaltenders.

I will have to dual screen tonight, no way I am missing the CMNT game; but Leafs will be on the big screen ;-)

Who is the CMNT playing? and secondly aside from being at BMO is it a big game in terms of standings in their qualification process? haven't had the opportunity to keep up unfortunately

 

[ErnieLeafs]

I sold my pair for Saturday for $200, I make $50 for my trouble. Seems fair to me.

Do you often part with your seats? If so, I have a date I’d be happy to help you re-home a pair for

 

[Nooodles]

Wow, Leafs nation really is hurt.
No GDT few hours before season opener.

 

[ACC1224]

Do you often part with your seats? If so, I have a date I’d be happy to help you re-home a pair for

I plan to this year. A bunch are already gone but if I have what you're looking for I'll help you out.

 

[bbgobie]

Where does this crazy notion that Marner can't score come from?

EVG 2021

1. Matthews - 31
2. McDavid - 24
3. DeBrincat - 22
4. Marchand - 22
5. Rantanen - 21
6. Marner - 20

That is fair, he does score. And even shooting % wise he's not that bad and slightly ahead of Nylander, and ahead of guys like Mackinnon, Pastranak,Tavares according to hockey-reference.

I think the notion comes from how ineffective he looks on the pp when left with a good luck at the net.

Does he generate chances? Absolutely yes, can he score? of course he can. Does he have a great shot? probably not.

 

[Advanced stats]

Who is the CMNT playing? and secondly aside from being at BMO is it a big game in terms of standings in their qualification process? haven't had the opportunity to keep up unfortunately

Canada plays Panama, and to put it bluntly this game is huge. Canada is 4tb in concacaf and Panama is 3rd, though Canada has probably had a tougher schedule to date.

Not do or die, but a huge game still.

 

[ErnieLeafs]

I plan to this year. A bunch are already gone but if I have what you're looking for I'll help you out.

Feb.26, vs. the Wings. We have tickets to see Mayer the next night and want to make a weekend out of it

 

[ACC1224]

Feb.26, vs. the Wings. We have tickets to see Mayer the next night and want to make a weekend out of it

Going off memory I think I still have that. I'll check and let you know via PM in a few days.

 

[ErnieLeafs]

Going off memory I think I still have that. I'll check and let you know via PM in a few days.

Much appreciated, brother!

 

[hamzarocks]

Still feels like preseason to me. Hopefully, leafs come out hot. With the weather being gloomy, the week dragging out, and injuries (potentially) to both Marner and Matthews for this one, makes my excitement for this game is not as high as it generally is for when the season begins.

Lets beat the habs and let them know we aren't playing around this year

 

[DarkKnight]

Nice to finally see some Leafs Habs

 

[6ix]

I guess, just seems pretty lazy to put it $200 + ahead of face value seats. Not trying very hard.

usually it’s because they’re not really “trying” to sell them. It’s basically “yeah I’m going to the game, but if someone actually buys them at that outrageous price then they can have them” lol

 

[peconcan]

On train to the game right now hope Marner suits up. Go leafs!

 

[Metroid]

I'm ready for a new season.
Bring it on!

 

[notbias]

That is fair, he does score. And even shooting % wise he's not that bad and slightly ahead of Nylander, and ahead of guys like Mackinnon, Pastranak,Tavares according to hockey-reference.

I think the notion comes from how ineffective he looks on the pp when left with a good luck at the net.

Does he generate chances? Absolutely yes, can he score? of course he can. Does he have a great shot? probably not.

He can beat goalies clean from the hash marks, it is when he is on a sidewall and taking the shot that there is an issue, I don't think he has enough power for there.

I truly think he will excel as the bumper, as that has more to do with shot selection and quick decisions and less to do shot power.

 

[therealkoho]

Weird dream last night

Willie Ny works his way onto the Leafs 1PK partnering with Kerfoot and stays there all year. He ends up with an astounding 9 shorties to go along with 10 PP and 15 5v5, the 9 shorties are a Leafs season record which surpass Dave Keon and Dave Reid with 8

Just do it Willie

Should be a great game tonight GLG

 

[Racer88]

I sold my pair for Saturday for $200, I make $50 for my trouble. Seems fair to me.

The capitalist system at its finest. Well done

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Wow, Leafs nation really is hurt.
No GDT few hours before season opener.

That's pretty standard though, no one seems to like to actually make them. Last season we often just converted the pregame discussions into them.

 

[egd27]

I sold my pair for Saturday for $200, I make $50 for my trouble. Seems fair to me.

That's very reasonable.

If I ever decide to actually go to a game, you'd be my first call

 

[Confucius]

The regular season means alot to me and is the real test of how good a team is. They say, " anything can happen in a playoff series", for a reason. Go Leafs Go!

 

[LeafChief]

Happy to have hockey back! Excited for the season.

This team is good.

 

[ACC1224]

After the run the Habs went on are they considered the favourites tonight?