GDT: Leafs @ Panthers - 7pm - Knies era begins

[67leafs]

I’ll be at the game….center ice 14th row players benches side.
is knies in?

 

[The Iceman]

If Knies is even 25% as good as Matthews 4G x .25 = 1 goal
Lets set realistic expectations and go with 1G game 1.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Don’t want the Leafs to try too hard and get injured but I would like to put Florida’s playoff chances on life support.

 

[LeafSteel]

can we field a pre-season roster for this and all the remaining games?

I am all for icing a Marlies-Growlers team, and I'm prepared to play in net if need be to keep Samsonov and Woll safe and healthy. No cap left to pay me? That's fine, just take care of my LCBO tab for the next 3 months and some Keg gift certificates and we'll be good with it.

Next best option would be just to forfeit the remaining games and ensure everyone is healthy and rested..

Honestly, other than being pumped to see Knies, I don't look forward to these remaining games.

 

[Rob Brown]

I’ll be at the game….center ice 14th row players benches side.
is knies in?

Unconfirmed but I would assume no given that he really hasn't had time to get acclimated.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

If Knies is even 25% as good as Matthews 4G x .25 = 1 goal
Lets set realistic expectations and go with 1G game 1.

Nope. It's either 4 goal debut or bust.

 

[Gary Nylund]

I am all for icing a Marlies-Growlers team, and I'm prepared to play in net if need be to keep Samsonov and Woll safe and healthy.

Next best option would be just to forfeit the remaining games and ensure everyone is healthy and rested..

Honestly, other than being pumped to see Knies, I don't look forward to these remaining games.

Knies is a shiny enough new toy that these games are very interesting all of a sudden, assuming he plays of course.

 

[egd27]

I'm dark horsing the NYI

I'm really hoping that they end up as 2nd WC and the Bruins have to face them to in Round 1

 

[Orfieus]

So many people are going to be disappointed in Knies tonight with their horribly unrealistic expectations.

He should be really good……in 2-3 years.

I agree expectations are WAY to high

 

[robertmac43]

The Knies addition is great for some final intrigue to the regular season. Looking forward to seeing how he plays.

 

[ACC1224]

I agree expectations are WAY to high

What are the 'expectations'?

The OP you agreed with struggled to explain what they are.

 

[LeafChief]

Why are people suggesting their are high expectations for Knies? Are any of you expecting him to come in and light the league on fire? If he can come in and be a complimentary piece to what is a pretty solid team, that would be great. If you are expecting more than that, you're going to be disappointed.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[aingefan]

I would be shocked if Knies draws in tonight. It would honestly be very hard to believe, considering the last 48 hours he's had, and that he hasn't had a single practice with them yet.

Definitely interested to see him in our lineup. I do think he needs to be given Top 6 to see what he can handle, but I see him with Tavares and Marner. I think he will benefit from the pace that Tavares plays with to start, and that their styles would mesh together well.

I think Marner is critical to play with them as well, as Marner creates an enormous amount of space for his linemates and the man can pass the puck through a sewing needle. Just an unreal on-ice awareness that I think someone as raw as Knies will be will also give him some room to find himself.

All in all, glad Knies is with us, and looking forward to seeing his Leafs journey begin.

Go Leafs Go!

Logical, but I’d there’s any profile of a player ready to go, you’d have to think a perfectly fit 21-yr old full of p&v after a tough loss would be the profile to have enough adrenaline to want it and do it. Me, I’d be exhausted. Him? Prolly ready to skate through brick walls.

 

[horner]

Why are people suggesting their are high expectations for Knies? Are any of you expecting him to come in and light the league on fire? If he can come in and be a complimentary piece to what is a pretty solid team, that would be great. If you are expecting more than that, you're going to be disappointed.

Iam hoping he plays good defensively goes to the net and brings it physically anything more is a bonus

 

[kb]

I agree expectations are WAY to high

Where are you seeing this? Only in a few people's minds, as it has definitely not been written on here.

Dangerously close to strawman territory.

 

[KPower]

Hope he scores 15 goals in the playoffs this year.

 

[Gary Nylund]

Hope he scores 15 goals in the playoffs this year.

I hope he scores 22 and wins the Conn Smythe.

 

[KPower]

I hope he scores 22 and wins the Conn Smythe.

Your expectations are too high, Gary.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

I see him as the 13th forward. There will be injuries so he'll get in at some point.

 

[Racer88]

So many people are going to be disappointed in Knies tonight with their horribly unrealistic expectations.

He should be really good……in 2-3 years.

He will be good before that but I doubt he is first line material this year

I think this is going to be one of those nights where we won't know which Leaf team will show up.
Panthers are desperate and will be looking to drag the Leafs into a fight which they may not be interested in joining in.

So in other words a normal night. Lol

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Just a reminder, this was your opening night lineup.

Bunting-Matthews-Marner
Nylander-Tavares-Malgin
Engvall-Kerfoot-Jarnkrok
AstonReese-Kampf-AubeKubel

Rielly-Brodie
Muzzin-Holl
Giordano-Sandin

Murray
Samsonov

Roster has come a long way

ROR >>>> Engvall
Acciari >>> AK
Lafferty >> Malgin
McCabe >> Muzzin (at this stage in his career)
Liljegren > Sandin
Schenn/Gustaffson >> Benn/Mete

 

[Racer88]

Where are you seeing this? Only in a few people's minds, as it has definitely not been written on here.

Dangerously close to strawman territory.

A little help here, I can’t tell if you are serious or joking.

 

[Racer88]

Someone asked what are expectation, well some here have him slotted on the first line.
some are using elite examples of players that came out of college right into the playoffs and were awesome. Those are unrealistic expectation.
That said I hope he is great but let’s see how he does first

 

[LeafSteel]

Hope he scores 15 goals in the playoffs this year.

I hope he scores 22 and wins the Conn Smythe.

Why are you guys setting the bar so low?

I hope he scores 30 goals in the playoffs, wins the Vezina and Conn Smythe, and the Selke.

He misses out on the Lady Byng too only because he speed-bags Maroon and Perry repeatedly during the 1st round of the playoffs as well......