GDT: Leafs @ Senators Pre-season game 2 TSN4 &5

[PuckMagi]

I'm excited to see Lindholm play. This will be a good chance to see what that line can do in a top 6 role.

Also, really hoping that Zaitsev looks in good form. With his contract, we really need him to be good.

It will also be great to see Matthews back in action. I may be wrong, but is this the first game that we've ever seen with Matthews not starting on the same line as Hyman? I don't think he's ever started a regular season game without Hyman on his LW. I think that line will look great... and Nylander is a massive upgrade over Ennis... so it will be exciting to see Matthews unleashed!

 

[firstemperor]

I honestly feel like part of the reason he's still here is to give Oz another Russian that can answer questions and help him out. Zaitsev can't always be around.

Reading between the lines you may be onto something

 

[LeafChief]

Any confirmation on Sandin-Liljegren for tonight?

 

[Ratboy]

What was so bad last night? They had no choice with the camera?

Are you talking about intermission? Outside of kypereos I like the rest

They were good last night. If they keep amber hosting this could be the year they turn it around.

 

[rojac]

I agree with you but I'll give sportsnet credit where it's due. They got rid of romanuk, Millen and millard.

I've seen no evidence that Millen won't be doing Leaf games on Sportsnet again this year. Galley has done the occasional national Leaf game before.

 

[leafsfan1234]

They should of put Kapanen with Matthews so that Nylander would worry about his buddy stealing his spot in the lineup.

 

[rojac]

They were good last night. If they keep amber hosting this could be the year they turn it around.

My guess is that Amber will be hosting the Wednesday night national games -- whether he'll be doing regional Leaf games, I don't know.

 

[rojac]

I have no idea why Babcock thought Ennis would be the best replacement for Nylander. he's not even a natural right winger, nor is he any better than a mediocre 4th liner. Seems like a familiar story though

I think it's two-fold. One, they don't want to mess up the other lines that they are planning on using. Two, they have hope for Ennis as a reclamation project and want to get a good look at him.

 

[crump]

From my experience I would guess it is to get away from the mother in law.

 

[HolyCrap]

They should of put Kapanen with Matthews so that Nylander would worry about his buddy stealing his spot in the lineup.

Leafs and flames likes this.

 

[Azazel]

Im really hoping Ennis surprises. Go Leafs!

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

Didn't see a thread but didn't want to start one. Dermott is listed day to day so it a upper body injury FYI.
Maple Leafs' Travis Dermott day-to-day with shoulder injury - Sportsnet.ca

 

[LeafsNation75]

Do i need tsn to watch this game?

It's on TSN4 tonight.

 

[Walshy7]

I've seen no evidence that Millen won't be doing Leaf games on Sportsnet again this year. Galley has done the occasional national Leaf game before.

he also does alot of ottawa games so possibly they just got him in becuase A: millen wasnt available and B: its adds a bit of a ottawa known guy

 

[MapleLeafs9]

SDA might play after all

 

[LeafChief]

From earlier today.

 

[sxvnert]

Putting Ennis on the top line instead of someone who will be actually on the team is idiotic. Put Kappy on the top line.

 

[Zybalto]

SDA might play after all

Gotta use smaller font to squeeze SDA in.

 

[Schooner]

Putting Ennis on the top line instead of someone who will be actually on the team is idiotic. Put Kappy on the top line.

Why would you put Kappy on the first line rather than have him gain chemistry with the line he is actually going to play on

 

[Zybalto]

Putting Ennis on the top line instead of someone who will be actually on the team is idiotic. Put Kappy on the top line.

Been getting vibes from management that Ennis was signed to be on the team.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Why would you put Kappy on the first line rather than have him gain chemistry with the line he is actually going to play on

What if Nylander misses some regular season games? I'd rather have Kapanen on that line

 

[Schooner]

Been getting vibes from management that Ennis was signed to be on the team.

I'm getting more of a vibe that he will likely be the 7th fwd and is only holding Nylander's spot.

 

[Schooner]

What if Nylander misses some regular season games? I'd rather have Kapanen on that line

Even if he does hold out a few games into the season, Ennis will be fine there temporarily. Mixing more than one line around waiting for Nylander will do more harm then good imo

 

[BertCorbeau]

It's also a tryout for Ennis on that line. He'll need to play well for them to consider that in the regular season should circumstances arise

 

[LeafChief]

Dropping my pre-game deuce early FYI