GDT: Leafs @ Sens 7pm

[notbias]

"Batherson shouldn't have to answer for that"

it is hilarious that the talking heads always say the Leafs need to add more grit and toughness and then also say they should not hold players accountable for dangerous hits.

 

[Havoc]

Toronto of all teams needs a goon.

Gabriel currently in the lead.

 

[Knies iT]

Love that from Simmonds. Batherson has no stones bet he disappears now.

Bunting is fun to watch. Will be funny when someone drops the gloves with him not knowing he boxes every off-season for conditioning. Think he'll surprise.

 

[Morgs]

isnt watson playing? He fancies himself a tough guy

Simmonds isn't a girl though

 

[Smif]

Simmonds cannot play hockey anymore. We don't need a goon Keefe

You miss this period so far?

 

[Morgs]

You miss this period so far?

No I just wish Simmonds could still play hockey

 

[Nylander88]

Simmonds is effective when he plays like this. Atta be

 

[Notsince67]

Gabriel currently in the lead.

Platoon them. Simmons wont last the year. He'll get hurt

 

[LeafParade]

Idk if it says more about Lou or us, but he legit might be one of the best 6 forwards on this team.

I don't know how he doesn't make the team.
With him in the lineup, they could put together 3 scoring lines.

 

[Stephen]

Simmonds cannot play hockey anymore. We don't need a goon Keefe

No, a guy like Simmonds puts an end to Batherson running around all night. Think of it as conflict mediation.

 

[Community]

Well I'm sure there will be tough decisions to be made before game #1, but I am much happier with our depth and bargain-bin players at this point.

Kase, Bunting, and Ho-Sang (if signed) have looked good-great.

Semyonov and Brooks also look like good options for that #4C spot. Menell looks like a good #7 Dman option too.

As for prospects: Lilly looks great, Robertson definitely still looks raw but I love his overall game, and Sandin looks a bit raw IMO but serviceable with a good d partner.


Sandin as the #1 25min AHL defender for 1/2 a year (or until injuries) seems like a better option for me, but doesn't look like that will be the case.


I'm sure I missed a few players as well.

 

[Notsince67]

No, a guy like Simmonds puts an end to Batherson running around all night. Think of it as conflict mediation.

Hockey diplomacy

 

[Smif]

No I just wish Simmonds could still play hockey

I don't rhink we need a goon but we need a guy who's gonna keep the rats in check.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I don't know how he doesn't make the team.
With him in the lineup, they could put together 3 scoring lines.

Basically Ho-Sang or Engvall? If Ho-Sang is a flash in the pan we lose a decent bottom 6 player and good PKer

 

[ULF_55]

Kase has not looked comfortable.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

No, a guy like Simmonds puts an end to Batherson running around all night. Think of it as conflict mediation.

There was only like 8 minutes left in the game anyway. If he can't be a deterrent from the opening puck drop, he's not very useful

 

[Leafidelity]

Kase has not looked comfortable.

He looked allergic to the puck on that PP

 

[Stephen]

The lack of length on that random PP unit really hurt Toronto’s puck control. They look tiny out there and can’t cover the sheet of ice efficiently.

 

[Smif]

Kase has not looked comfortable.

Bad showing for him tonight imo. Was also responsible for the goal against.

 

[Once]

Dahlstrom is a worst Marincin.

 

[as Pure as Evil]

batherson might just have to learn a lesson, no matter how much the commentators don't want it

i bet they wouldn't be too apposed of simmonds if gabriel was running at him.

 

[HockeyVirus]

There was only like 8 minutes left in the game anyway. If he can't be a deterrent from the opening puck drop, he's not very useful

Agree. Where was this in the playoffs? Easy to be tough to *checks notes* Batherson?

 

[PromisedLand]

and that is why it is hard for you to make the NHL robertson. open like that and you dont hit the net. freakin' wide and high

 

[HockeyVirus]

Cut whoever just ran Soupy

 

[Zybalto]

Pretty good effort by the mostly AHL team tonight against mostly NHLers.