Pre-Game Talk: Leafs @ Canucks

[saltming]

President Trophy winners have been knocked out of first round by the underdogs more than a few times in the past, and I wouldn't mind to see it again this year.

You read my mind Hahaha
Boston is on a next level. My fingers are crossed that implode. If not and we meet then in round 2 it will be squeaky bum time in my house, but if we win that series only winning the cup would make me happier

 

[ACC1224]

President Trophy winners have been knocked out of first round by the underdogs more than a few times in the past, and I wouldn't mind to see it again this year.

They don’t look like your average Presidents Trophy winners.

 

[MSZ]

They don’t look like you’re average Presidents Trophy winners.

They do. 2019 Tampa comes to mind.

 

[ACC1224]

They do. 2019 Tampa comes to mind.

Neither seems average to me.

 

[The Podium]

They don’t look like your average Presidents Trophy winners.

Tampa, who currently holds the points record, got swept in round 1.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Being a home town boy, I was very excited when we signed him. But my faith in him has faded.

Fair enough, I personally think he'll take over the reigns very soon but we'll see. I think he's prolly our weapon against vasileksy IMO.

 

[Peace Frog]

Sorry if it’s already been discussed, but is Schenn playing in this one against his very recent “old team”?

 

[Nylander88]

Sorry if it’s already been discussed, but is Schenn playing in this one against his very recent “old team”?

I'd have to think so. Have a feeling we'll go with the 7 D again. It's crazy to me we're going 7 D, and Liljegren is still sitting out. Crazy the D depth we have right now. But Schenn should be a mainstay on our blueline. Gustafson, Holl, Liljegren can rotate in as far as I'm concerned. I don't love the 11F setup. And I think ZAR is the type of guy we need in the playoffs up front.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Would Keefe do this?

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Would Keefe do this?

He'll bench Nylander. Matthews Tavares Marner hell no.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

May the 4th be with us!

 

[SeaOfBlue]

I'd have to think so. Have a feeling we'll go with the 7 D again. It's crazy to me we're going 7 D, and Liljegren is still sitting out. Crazy the D depth we have right now. But Schenn should be a mainstay on our blueline. Gustafson, Holl, Liljegren can rotate in as far as I'm concerned. I don't love the 11F setup. And I think ZAR is the type of guy we need in the playoffs up front.

Why exactly? Because he throws hits?

He hasn't been all that great defensively, and that is his calling card to make up for very subpar offensive ability. So he hasn't brought anything valuable to the table outside of hits which have really not been all that impactful. There is a high total, but when was the last time ZAR has really thrown a momentum changing hit?

Schenn should not be a mainstay on our blueline either. He is not one of the best 6, just like Gustafsson is not either. Schenn played 10 minutes against CGY and he didn't even do all that well.

 

[stickty111]

I'd have to think so. Have a feeling we'll go with the 7 D again. It's crazy to me we're going 7 D, and Liljegren is still sitting out. Crazy the D depth we have right now. But Schenn should be a mainstay on our blueline. Gustafson, Holl, Liljegren can rotate in as far as I'm concerned. I don't love the 11F setup. And I think ZAR is the type of guy we need in the playoffs up front.

Schenn wasn't a main stay on Tampa's blueline and he shouldn't be here. He's a fine 7th.

 

[LeafChief]

Excited to watch this one tonight. A lot of new players injected into the lineup over the last 2 weeks. More of a playoff style team. Hopefully they get to gelling really quickly.

Lots to be excited about around here. Go Leafs!

 

[Jacquestrapless]

Why exactly? Because he throws hits?

He hasn't been all that great defensively, and that is his calling card to make up for very subpar offensive ability. So he hasn't brought anything valuable to the table outside of hits which have really not been all that impactful. There is a high total, but when was the last time ZAR has really thrown a momentum changing hit?

Schenn should not be a mainstay on our blueline either. He is not one of the best 6, just like Gustafsson is not either. Schenn played 10 minutes against CGY and he didn't even do all that well.

Schenn is this year's Boosh. Liljegren will likely sit.

 

[Peace Frog]

I’m sure tonight’s lines have been released by now, no?

 

[PromisedLand]

Would Keefe do this?

whats the taksy backsy of benching someone? I mean words can be taken back. What about benching?

 

[egd27]

whats the taksy backsy of benching someone? I mean words can be taken back. What about benching?

I benched the wrong players by mistake ?

 

[13pacheco31]

Schenn is this year's Boosh. Liljegren will likely sit.

And this is why the Leafs keep failing

 

[Confucius]

Would Keefe do this?

Seems to me he’s had guys like Kamph and kerfoot out there trying to close out games. Plus other non core players , to the chagrin of many.

 

[saltming]

I’m sure tonight’s lines have been released by now, no?

 

[PromisedLand]

 

[bax]

Daily face off has Gus at LW tonight. Is that confirmed?

 

[stickty111]

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Daily face off has Gus at LW tonight. Is that confirmed?

Lineup hasn't been confirmed yet. We'll know at pregame skate. Leafs didn't have pre game media availablity.

 

[saltming]

Lineup hasn't been confirmed yet. We'll know at pregame skate. Leafs didn't have pre game media availablity.

Ya that picture is from the Leafs app as the projected lineup. That's all we have atm