Pre-Game Talk: Ottawa @Leafs

[Wafflewhipper]

As long as Matthews scores. Don't care. I'll happily take 1 point.

Ok then, he can score it in overtime

 

[Bluelines]

And cluck

LOL..

That makes it official .. he checks out, he knows hockey ...

 

[budzz]

So if Willy's out 7 more days, do we get any cap savings or???

 

[123offtheglass]

Might as well give it a shot to see what combinations have chemistry, Chucky has been proving himself.

 

[sxvnert]

Hyman-Tavares-Mik

FINALLY, the perfect line mates for Tavares. Great shutdown line for the playoffs.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Might as well give it a shot to see what combinations have chemistry, Chucky has been proving himself.

Yep.. the Leafs are in a good position to experiment a bit.

If Chucky can play as well as he did with JT, and be a positive contributor on Matthews' left side, that will probably be enough to keep him in the line up and dictate what Dubas wants to do on deadline day.

Seems like the Leafs value versatility and flexibility in the line up a lot this year.

 

[Bloomberg]

If Galchenyuk plays the same way he did with JT, he could a a Hyman with passing and shooting and that Matthews line goes to another level.

 

[TootooTrain]

I agree, but one thing Keefe is better than Babcock for is trying new things when we have a cushion like this.

We can afford taking new looks, maybe Galchenyuk with Matthews is the best thing ever, with Babcock, we'd never know.

Agreed. I do like what I've seen from Galchenyuk though with regards to his impact on Tavares. We all know he won't be a good point producer in a top 6 role, but Galy's speed and effort level seems to be meshing well with Tavares. JT has been much more active offensively with those 2 together. Either way, with this cushion, you try different combinations while you have the luxury, but I think he'll be back on JT's wing.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Hyman-Tavares-Mik

FINALLY, the perfect line mates for Tavares. Great shutdown line for the playoffs.

I wonder if this is a blessing in disguise
If those top 2 lines click.

How deadly is a bottom 6 of:
Thornton - Nylander - Robertson
Simmonds - Spezza - Engvall/Kerfoot

 

[BayStBullies]

Note sure I agree with changing the top 2 lines as they've looked fantastic.

I bet Galchenyuk is getting a shot for them to see what they have. Expect a trade on the table at the moment. They need to know what line has the gap.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I wonder if this is a blessing in disguise
If those top 2 lines click.

How deadly is a bottom 6 of:
Thornton - Nylander - Robertson
Simmonds - Spezza - Engvall/Kerfoot

Thornton last 11 games.. 5 shots and zero points. Time to waive him to the taxi squad while we try winning last change advantage throughout the playoffs

 

[sxvnert]

I wonder if this is a blessing in disguise
If those top 2 lines click.

How deadly is a bottom 6 of:
Thornton - Nylander - Robertson
Simmonds - Spezza - Engvall/Kerfoot

Would put Willy on his own line to dominate the other teams 3rd lines.

Galchenyuk Matthews Marner
Mikheyev Tavares Hyman
Kerfoot Engvall Nylander
Thornton Spezza Simmonds

Upgrade Kerfoot and Engvall with better defensive support players for Willy and watch him soar.

 

[Teeder Keon]

..but can you do the chicken dance while wearing skates?

 

[mix1home]

hope im wrong but:

It would be very leafy for campbell to set the record in the previous game against a formidable opponent, then lose the next game to a bottom feeder.

plus we just came off playing a high emotion game, this team just never gets up for ottawa. and i dont blame them. Even I, a super fan, doesnt give a shit about tonights game lol

I see that in simple fact that game is tomorrow. lol

 

[ToneDog]

I wonder if this is a blessing in disguise
If those top 2 lines click.

How deadly is a bottom 6 of:
Thornton - Nylander - Robertson
Simmonds - Spezza - Engvall/Kerfoot

I'd use the word scary over deadly and not in a good way. Thankfully we'll never find out.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I see that in simple fact that game is tomorrow. lol

There is a Marlies game tonight

 

[Tarmore]

I’m sorry , your right , you got me ...
I know less than little about hockey
I’m almost 70
Been watching hockey for about 60 plus years
Have been involved with hockey for about 55 years
Have played at a relatively high level for many years
Have coached for over 25 years
Have managed teams
Have played 4 major sports at high levels
My children have always been in sports and still are
Sorry again , that I just don’t know as much as you friend
Go Leafs Go

None of that means you can't be wrong on any given topic...

 

[Teeder Keon]

None of that means you can't be wrong on any given topic...

Absolutely , I totally agree with you ... without a doubt I could .....

 

[Tarmore]

Agreed. I do like what I've seen from Galchenyuk though with regards to his impact on Tavares. We all know he won't be a good point producer in a top 6 role, but Galy's speed and effort level seems to be meshing well with Tavares. JT has been much more active offensively with those 2 together. Either way, with this cushion, you try different combinations while you have the luxury, but I think he'll be back on JT's wing.

You might think that but no-one knows.

Some people think he my produce...

 

[Tarmore]

So if Willy's out 7 more days, do we get any cap savings or???

I read the tweet to say he would be out 7 days. I didn't read it as being 7 MORE days. Is there more information?

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

I said that Gally would be on the top line a few days ago. Gally learning to play with other elite players and getting used to their style is probably the biggest reason. With Nylander out, Tavares also gets a safer and better option in Hyman than Gally. I also think Gally could mesh well with Matthews and Marner. All have high-end skill and passing abilities. Hyman more grit and finish. Hoping Marner and Gally can finish more with more playmaking options on the line.

 

[mix1home]

I said that Gally would be on the top line a few days ago. Gally learning to play with other elite players and getting used to their style is probably the biggest reason. With Nylander out, Tavares also gets a safer and better option in Hyman than Gally. I also think Gally could mesh well with Matthews and Marner. All have high-end skill and passing abilities. Hyman more grit and finish. Hoping Marner and Gally can finish more with more playmaking options on the line.

Gally probably thinks he is in heaven. That sort of heaven you need to work hard to stay in.

 

[saffronleaf]

f***

 

[Team First]

As long as Matthews scores. Don't care. I'll happily take 1 point.

That just brought back memories of his very first NHL game. THAT game was memorable. Four goals!