GDT: Jets @ Leafs • Tue, Feb 21 • 630PM CT • TSN3

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Trana media

 

[YWGinYYZ]

Ugh. That's not good. My assumption is that Melchiori and Stuart will end up seeing a lot of the bench later in the game, and the top two will be some combination of Buff, Postma, Chiarot and Morrissey.

What a creaky defensive lineup that is. Good luck boys, and make sure to wish Helle well before the game!

 

[Trilliann]

YIKES, I haven't visited sportsnet.ca in ages, it's basically the Calder thread.
WAHHH WAAAH empty net
WAAAAAH linemates

 

[ICdave]

Pre-game audio

Patrik Laine: On being named 1st star of the week. What does he like about his game right now? On playing with Mark Scheifele. On the matchup against Auston Matthews. On his and Matthews comparison like Crosby and Ovechkin. On the importance of tonight's game. On what part of his game is better than Matthews? Is there anyone that he does measure himself against? What would a Calder Trophy mean to him? Does he feel like an underdog in the Calder race? Does he pay attention to what the other rookies are doing?

Blake Wheeler: On Scheifele's emergence. On Scheifele not getting the accolades from around the league. On how coach Maurice is holding things together.

Josh Morrissey: On the missing pieces on the back end for the Jets. On importance coming into this season lighter, the way he used to be.

Mark Scheifele: On the praise he got from Leafs head coach Mike Babcock. On Dale Hawerchuk being a mentor. On the chemistry he has with Laine. His thoughts on Laine and Matthews. Difference in personalities. Has there been a common denominator on this road trip?

Coach Maurice: On Scheifele. On how Laine is handling the media exposure of the hype of this game? What does it mean for the NHL to have two teenagers on the cusp of 30 goals? Did Manitoba accept his apology? What is the level of difficulty coaching without Trouba? Assessing the rookie class of the NHL this year. On how kids this young are shooting this well. On Byfuglien becoming a defenceman whisperer? An update on Stafford? Any comment on the Trouba suspension? Does the Malkin hit factor into his disappointment? On Melchiori.

To listen click here.

 

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[csk]

And thus we know what he thinks without him having to say it

 

[roccerfeller]

Dano probably won't come back till after the break. He'll be a nice addition to the line up.

Especially with this nice wave of physical play we've had as of late...Dano will contribute nicely in that department. Crazy how long he's been out

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Patrik Laine: On being named 1st star of the week. What does he like about his game right now? On playing with Mark Scheifele. On the matchup against Auston Matthews. On his and Matthews comparison like Crosby and Ovechkin. On the importance of tonight's game. On what part of his game is better than Matthews? Is there anyone that he does measure himself against? What would a Calder Trophy mean to him? Does he feel like an underdog in the Calder race? Does he pay attention to what the other rookies are doing?

Dodged all the stupid bait questions pretty well. Good job St. Patrik.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Even McKenzie is feeding the hype

 

[Dayofthedogs]

Ahhhh, what the ****. Can't they just let Postma play with a decent player in JoMo for once?

DoPS did their job in pumping Mathews by taking Trouba out. Expecting the refs to manufacture at least 3 penalties out of thin air.

I'm ****ing pissed at the league right now

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

MFW I see that defensive lineup:

 

[Aavco Cup]

Maybe Maurice is just being sneaky? We'll see what happens when the game starts

 

[Duke749]

Even McKenzie is feeding the hype

No Bob I don't get it.

Maybe Maurice is just being sneaky? We'll see what happens when the game starts

 

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[Aavco Cup]

I wonder if Chipman will be in attendance tonight?

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Beautiful.

 

[MardyBum]

So your best three dmen carrying three pairings.

I'd prefer Stu-Melchiori getting 8 mins, but we'll see how it goes.

 

[Aavco Cup]

So your best three dmen carrying three pairings.

I'd prefer Stu-Melchiori getting 8 mins, but we'll see how it goes.

At some point Mo/Huddy will shorten the D bench

 

[DougieSmail]

I wonder if Chipman will be in attendance tonight?

Watching from up top beside Mr. Thompson

 

[Yukon Joe]

Watching from up top beside Mr. Thompson

I'll take it easy on a new poster:

There's no "P" in Thomson.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Thomson,_3rd_Baron_Thomson_of_Fleet

 

[Trilliann]

ohh those poor kids, I just watched/listened to some pregame interviews from both Laine and Matthews
The media is really trying so hard to push this rivalry thing, it's kinda disgusting.
feels bad, man

 

[Aavco Cup]

ohh those poor kids, I just watched/listened to some pregame interviews from both Laine and Matthews
The media is really trying so hard to push this rivalry thing, it's kinda disgusting.
feels bad, man

That scene in the Winnipeg dressing room around Laine is pretty insane

 

[surixon]

Ugh. That's not good. My assumption is that Melchiori and Stuart will end up seeing a lot of the bench later in the game, and the top two will be some combination of Buff, Postma, Chiarot and Morrissey.

What a creaky defensive lineup that is. Good luck boys, and make sure to wish Helle well before the game!

Ugh. What does Postma have to do to get justly rewarded. Melchiori on the top pairing is Barf worthy. Playing one of CHariot/Morrissey out of position on the 2nd pairing is also less than ideal.

 

[Hank Chinaski]

And this is why Chevy needed to be proactive in fixing our defensive issues. Bring in someone like Gelinas for free. A pretty good defenseman (Stone) was acquired yesterday for almost nothing.

Even with injuries, there's really no excuse to be filling out a lineup card that features Stuart, Chiarot and Melchiori. It's not like they're young guys that we need to have a look at.

 

[thistleswamp]

So, if the Jets appealed Trouba's suspension, he would be able to play tonight, right?
and we get a week off after this game.
And Toby could possibly, although not likely, be back immediately after the bye? (2-3 weeks as of Feb 17 surgery was my understanding, correct me if I'm wrong)

....

Maybe this defensive tire fire could be somewhat mitigated?