GDT: Leafs at Caps Tuesday 6 PM -- ESPN Frozen Frenzy

[ULF_55]

Same. Feels like Ovi kills us every game but apparently that's a thing of the past now thankfully.

He needs 73 goals?

 

[1specter]

Tomorrow night's 6 pm start is far from the most bizarre game time for the Leafs this year.

That comes next month when the Leafs only play 3 games in a stretch from Nov. 12-24 and a lot of fans are going to hate the game times for all 3.

Why?

First, the Leafs go to Stockholm (with Sens, Wings, and Wild) as part of the NHL Global Series. They play two games there:

* Friday, November 17 @ Wings (8 pm in Stockholm, 2 pm ET, 11 am PT)

* Sunday, November 19 @ Wild (2 pm in Stockholm, 8 am ET, 5 am PT)

Then, the Leafs return to North America and play a Black Friday game against the Blackhawks:

* Friday, November 24 @ Blackhawks (1 pm in Chicago, 2 pm ET, 11 am PT)

So, in comparison, a 6 pm start isn't too bad.

You're right, those times do suck.

 

[Suntouchable13]

You're right, those times do suck.

I think there is also a game coming up at home against LA that starts at 8. NHL has gone mental this season.

 

[ACC1224]

I think there is also a game coming up at home against LA that starts at 8. NHL has gone mental this season.

Next week, Halloween game.

 

[Evilhomer]

How much do you think they will beat us by ?

Obviously anything can happen, but this Washington team is in a bad place. I still can't figure out why they resigned Tom Wilson knowing that as soon as Ovechkin retires they will have to tear this team down.

 

[Jojalu]

Couple more wins and the Leafs will have their best Oct in 3 years!

 

[bax]

Last goal Ovi scored on the Leafs was 2019-2020 season I believe.

Wow wasn't expecting to read that. Crazy

 

[thusk]

Jarnkrok has been a disappointing signing imo. Looked good at the start of last year and then completely fizzled in the playoffs. Doesnt deserves to be on that line. That's where Knies belong

He had decent chemistry with Matthews last year though, so I guess let's see

We talked about a 2,1M player... a guy whos hit 20 and woukd hit 40 points without injury, who can play on pp, penalty kikl and on every situation on the ice sucessfully.. maybe what youre expecting from a 2,1M player is just not realistic because its a pretty good signing at 2,1M

Knies finally had a 1st good game alongside kampf and domi, no reason to move him from there to the top line.

 

[MapleLeafs77]

Knies Matthews Marner
Bertuzzi Tavares Jarnkrok
Domi Holmberg Nylander

OR

Knies Matthews Nylander
Bertuzzi Tavares Marner
Domi Holmberg Jarnkrok

 

[Jojalu]

Did anyone hear the reasoning behind why the NHL is starting every game 15 mins apart tonight?

I know it has to do with ESPN doing their new format but I still don't get the staggered times

 

[kevsh]

It's a special promotion ("Frozen Frenzy") in that every team is playing, they're just making a thing out of it by staggering the times.

 

[Jojalu]

It's a special promotion ("Frozen Frenzy") in that every team is playing, they're just making a thing out of it by staggering the times.

I think I say this every year, but looking at this schedule reminds me that I despise regional blackouts.

NHL is always looking for new fans, but have all their Canadian teans blacked out if not in region.

Terrible

 

[Nylanderthal]

Did anyone hear the reasoning behind why the NHL is starting every game 15 mins apart tonight?

I know it has to do with ESPN doing their new format but I still don't get the staggered times

That’s exactly why. Espn is running an event called “Frozen Frenzy” which is going to be like NFL redzone. If they started all the games at the same time then most would be at intermission at the same time, this way there’s always action to go to

I think I say this every year, but looking at this schedule reminds me that I despise regional blackouts.

NHL is always looking for new fans, but have all their Canadian teans blacked out if not in region.

Terrible

Every team is blacked out if you’re not in their region. Not just Canada. Don’t worry your leafs will be on SN or TSN today.

 

[Fogelhund]

Looks like the puck should be in the Caps D zone for a ton of time.

Aside, interesting that the Hurricanes have had the puck so much, yet are last in the league in GA.

 

[Gilmour1996]

Not many at morning skate today:

Game Day skate features very few Leafs and none of the team's top players

Leafs' Game Day skate features a very low attendance. More information inside

www.mapleleafsinsider.com

 

[Gary Nylund]

Couple more wins and the Leafs will have their best Oct in 3 years!

I first read that as the Leafs will have their best Oct 3 in years LOL. Never mind ...

Anyhow, who cares about October - I'm hoping to see the best May in decades before I kick the bucket.

 

[TMLAM34]

I like those lines. Gives the lineup a little more balance and if Knies and Domi can keep creating chemistry with one another that’ll be huge for this team and secondary scoring.

 

[DarkKnight]

Agreed. Kampf is a black whole. Provides absolutely f*** all offensively. Put him on the 4th line and move Holmberg to line 3 with Domi and Knies

With Matthews taking PK time with Marner now too, his role is diminished there as well.

 

[The Management]

As an East Coaster I'm pretty happy for an early game.

 

[TMLBlueandWhite]

Gee, I wonder what Keefe is gonna do if they fall behind early again tonight?

Every other time his whole strategy has been to play the shit out of Matthews and Marner. And, good golly, he's doing it again. Matthews has played 120 minutes in 5 games for a whopping ATOI of 24 minutes per game.

Marner is the exact same.

It's always the same stupid stupid with Keefe. That's right, you heard me. Keefe is doubled down on stupid.

He's stupidly stupid.

What's the point of bringing in Bertuzzi if he's only getting 16 minutes a game with no pp opportunity? I can only imagine how impressed he is right now. Out there punching faces while Nylander is pissing himself crying in the corner.

That's the only time you'll find Nylander in the corner.

The Leafs need to start scoring first. Or they need to adjust their play. Because having Matthews and Marner on the ice for 24 minutes a game is not gonna end well.

"Us vs Them" teams tend to have problems that extend beyond just the on ice product.

 

[Fogelhund]

Gee, I wonder what Keefe is gonna do if they fall behind early again tonight?

Every other time his whole strategy has been to play the shit out of Matthews and Marner. And, good golly, he's doing it again. Matthews has played 120 minutes in 5 games for a whopping ATOI of 24 minutes per game.

Marner is the exact same.

It's always the same stupid stupid with Keefe. That's right, you heard me. Keefe is doubled down on stupid.

He's stupidly stupid.

What's the point of bringing in Bertuzzi if he's only getting 16 minutes a game with no pp opportunity? I can only imagine how impressed he is right now. Out there punching faces while Nylander is pissing himself crying in the corner.

That's the only time you'll find Nylander in the corner.

The Leafs need to start scoring first. Or they need to adjust their play. Because having Matthews and Marner on the ice for 24 minutes a game is not gonna end well.

"Us vs Them" teams tend to have problems that extend beyond just the on ice product.

Thank you for your daily dose of negativity.

Go Leafs.

 

[shaner8989]

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With Matthews taking PK time with Marner now too, his role is diminished there as well.

Was a brain dead move to resign him and at a terrible cap hit.

 

[Fogelhund]

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[Jojalu]

I first read that as the Leafs will have their best Oct 3 in years LOL. Never mind ...

Anyhow, who cares about October - I'm hoping to see the best May in decades before I kick the bucket.

Has to start somewhere!

Quite possibly a better Oct will lead to a better May!

Dare to dream!

 

[Gary Nylund]

Has to start somewhere!

Quite possibly a better Oct will lead to a better May!

Dare to dream!

I can't believe in the bolded, our awesome Novembers haven't led to anything so ...

Dare to dream though, sure may as well.