Pre-Game Talk: Leafs @ Panthers - Wednesday 7:30 - SN

[Fogelhund]

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[BrannigansLaw]

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I think we win tonight with Matthews out. If he was back in, we'd most likely lose.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Slightly concerning that not a single one of the injured players has made it back again tonight.

Domi and Kampf aren’t even on the trip. Knies is only eligible to return on Saturday. Matthews was the only possibility but he’s had one full practice after being off for awhile and said yesterday he likely needed more than one to get back in game shape. This was all to be expected.

 

[Zacman]

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[REALTALK81]

This is going to be tough. It's hard to imagine that last year's cup winners will lose 5 in a row. Leafs need to be ready for some relentless forechecking. I think Stolarz has to steal this one for the Leafs to win

 

[All Mod Cons]

I think this'll be nearly impossible tonight. We just need to make sure we stick around for as long as possible.

 

[likecheese]

Stolarz, OEL and Lorentz will lead the charge to a W

 

[Fogelhund]

Bobrovsky has struggled as of late. Three of his last four games, his save percentage has been 0.895, 0.840 and 0.750

As much as anything, tonight will be about can we get to Bob early, given his recent struggles. He's been shaky, and if we don't give him time to get confidence, this is winnable. We can't allow a struggling goalie to goalie us though.

Leafs vs. Panthers will likely come down to which goalie can make the stops. Bob has a 0.872 save average in the last five, while Stolarz has been 0.941.

 

[Confucius]

Stolarz, OEL and Lorentz will lead the charge to a W

Nice to get Cup rings maybe inspire the rest

 

[crump]

Man, if Florida can’t beat us with this lineup it’ll be interesting. I love what these guys are bringing, I hope the youthful energy continues and can overcome the severe lack of experience up front.

Would love to see some secondary scoring tonight.

 

[Apex Predator]

Robertson getting top 6 time again. They’re giving him the chance and if he continues to put up goose eggs it’s on him at this point.

 

[Evilhomer]

So much drama from people today. You guys are way overestimating the Panthers right now. Until they fix their defense, they are a pretty flawed lineup.

 

[likecheese]

Nice to get Cup rings maybe inspire the rest

If it was a coach returning to his former team or a home ceremony honoring an ex-player, it'd be a guaranteed loss, maybe this will be different.

 

[Confucius]

If it was a coach returning to his former team or a home ceremony honoring an ex-player, it'd be a guaranteed loss, maybe this will be different.

I’d be surprised if the 3 don’t get an ovation, we got this. lol!

 

[Aashir Mallik]

well I guess robertson is getting that top 6 time, playing again with nylander

at some point he has to take advantage of his opportunities

kinda made sense AM isn't playing, he talked about wanting a few full practices to get back to speed, I think he has had 1 so far. I think Saturday vs Tampa is when we see him.

 

[Suntouchable13]

I am not clamouring for any of the injured guys to return, except for Knies and Matthews. I love what our call ups have done. I don't see why they can't get it done again tonight.

 

[TheDoldrums]

So much drama from people today. You guys are way overestimating the Panthers right now. Until they fix their defense, they are a pretty flawed lineup.

Yeah pretty wild some think we have no chance against a team that has lost 5 in a row and can't keep the puck out of their net.

I mean I'm not saying we definitely win by any means but we certainly have a chance lol

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Holmberg
Minten
Dewar

Up the middle is all kinds of ugly. Makes you miss even Kampf. Domi is a flop there too. Need an upgrade.

My only issue is Holmberg at 2C. Minten and Dewar are slotted correctly at 3 and 4. Would like an experienced guy anchoring the second or third line but it is what it is.

 

[Fogelhund]

My only issue is Holmberg at 2C. Minten and Dewar are slotted correctly at 3 and 4. Would like an experienced guy anchoring the second or third line but it is what it is.

We have this guy Matthews. He's kind of good. I heard he'll be back soon.

 

[crump]

This is going to be tough. It's hard to imagine that last year's cup winners will lose 5 in a row. Leafs need to be ready for some relentless forechecking. I think Stolarz has to steal this one for the Leafs to win

Be prepared for some dirty b()$/:/(- as well

 

[Maple Leaf]

We have this guy Matthews. He's kind of good. I heard he'll be back soon.

Matthews can take a hike
if it aint broke dont fix

 

[Dayjobdave]

So much drama from people today. You guys are way overestimating the Panthers right now. Until they fix their defense, they are a pretty flawed lineup.

the Panthers aren't the panthers until the boys start taking the magical playoff juice and they grow those wild eyes....

 

[Captain Crunch]

of course!! to face his Stanley Cup team! That's why I think Woll played twice.


I don't care too much about sorting out which line is which, but I want Domi with Matthews, and Mitch on another line.
Domi can't play centre to save his life, and he was actually very effective last year with Matthews.

The only reason I care is it would be nice if the Leafs had 3 lines capable of scoring with the other line at least capable of breaking even. I too like Domi playing wing with Matthews, and keeping Marner with Tavares and McMann. I think it might be worth trying Nylander with his brother Alex and Minten.

 

[Evilhomer]

Yeah pretty wild some think we have no chance against a team that has lost 5 in a row and can't keep the puck out of their net.

I mean I'm not saying we definitely win by any means but we certainly have a chance lol

I honestly don't think most people here have watched florida play this season. I think they will be surprised by what they see tonight, even with a completely depleted Leafs lineup.

 

[Rude Dog]

Leafs have Stolarz. Leafs win