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[ACC1224]

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Should be a decent test, Ottawa always seems to bring their 'A' game.

Stolarz should get the start.
Matthews returns?

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[SprDaVE]

I'd try to insert Dewar in there. Matthews should be good to go unless they give him one more game off?

Hakanpaa could be ready as well, but seems likely he'll be in the pressbox for a little bit longer to me.

 

[DarkKnight]

If it’s merit based, Holmberg comes out for Dewar. Dewar is a better Pker too. Holmberg has been a black hole, at least Robertson provides hustle and energy, not sure what Pontus is bringing except being the guy where plays die.

 

[ACC1224]

I'd try to insert Dewar in there. Matthews should be good to go unless they give him one more game off?

Hakanpaa could be ready as well, but seems likely he'll be in the pressbox for a little bit longer to me.

I guess McMann moves up with Tavares and Nylander?

 

[Jojalu]

4 game sweep of division rivals would be nice!

I was hoping 3-1 but now I am greedy and want the sweep

 

[tmlfan98]

I guess McMann moves up with Tavares and Nylander?

Based on how Berube adjusted the lines after Pacioretty left the game, yes.

 

[ACC1224]

Based on how Berube adjusted the lines after Pacioretty left the game, yes.

Good call.

4 game sweep of division rivals would be nice!

I was hoping 3-1 but now I am greedy and want the sweep

No reason not to expect a win here, Team is playing pretty well

 

[weems]

It's only been 16 games played but we've been extremely stingy defensively 5v5.

This is where we rank in terms of high danger chances against and high danger goals against.

Also factor in that we've played one more game than Utah and three more games than Dallas/Vancouver.

 

[MSZ]

I'm surprised to see Detroit ranked that high.

 

[DarkKnight]

It's only been 16 games played but we've been extremely stingy defensively 5v5.

This is where we rank in terms of high danger chances against and high danger goals against.

Also factor in that we've played one more game than Utah and three more games than Dallas/Vancouver.

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We've never seen anything resembling this in the last few years.

 

[weems]

We've never seen anything resembling this in the last few years.

Stolarz definitely deserves alot of credit because he's played very well but we're also not giving up that much which in theory makes his job easier.

 

[Fogelhund]

D wins championships.... I'm liking the direction.

 

[sunstersun]

It's only been 16 games played but we've been extremely stingy defensively 5v5.

This is where we rank in terms of high danger chances against and high danger goals against.

Also factor in that we've played one more game than Utah and three more games than Dallas/Vancouver.

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It feels like our defence has always been statistically good in cutting down shots, but the other side got more high dangerous chances. Like the Boston 4-1 game. It comes in waves.

Lotta times we won 3-1, which felt like a dominant game, but the high danger chances were pretty equivalent.

 

[OVO16]

Paccioretty has had such terrible luck with injuries. He was playing so well for us. Need him back soon

 

[sunstersun]

Paccioretty has had such terrible luck with injuries. He was playing so well for us. Need him back soon

Watching him body players makes me hate on Dubas even more.

 

[jiggy35]

Would love to see for a little stretch:

Knies - Matthews - Robertson
McMann - Tavares - Nylander
Holmberg - Domi - Marner
Lorentz - Kampf - Dewar

 

[OVO16]

Watching him body players makes me hate on Dubas even more.

Him being our most devastating hitter was a surprise. Leafs definitely got softer with this injury

 

[SprDaVE]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1856004432418185688

https://x.com/i/web/status/1856001803357192221

 

[SprDaVE]

Hakanpaa is with the Leafs. I would say these are the lines tomorrow with the placeholders stepping out.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1856005536505811018

 

[ULF_55]

I'm surprised to see Detroit ranked that high.

Detroit can't score, defensively they are fine.

Maybe Robertson would ... never mind Robertson would fit right in with a team that can't score.

 

[Fogelhund]

Hakanpaa is with the Leafs. I would say these are the lines tomorrow with the placeholders stepping out.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1856005536505811018

I guess the question, is whether Matthews is back in.... if not, I guess Dewar might slide to the third line? Having said that, if Matthews is still out, I think it's about time to give Steeves an opportunity though, on that third line, and put Dewar on the fourth, with Reaves sitting out...

 

[rumman]

If it’s merit based, Holmberg comes out for Dewar. Dewar is a better Pker too. Holmberg has been a black hole, at least Robertson provides hustle and energy, not sure what Pontus is bringing except being the guy where plays die.

Definitely if you have to earn your ice time, Holmberg has to sit…….

D wins championships.... I'm liking the direction.

 

[SprDaVE]

I guess the question, is whether Matthews is back in.... if not, I guess Dewar might slide to the third line? Having said that, if Matthews is still out, I think it's about time to give Steeves an opportunity though, on that third line, and put Dewar on the fourth, with Reaves sitting out...

I would guess Domi goes to #1 center, Dewar to 3rd, or maybe 4th with Lorentz getting a bump up if Matthews isn't good to go.

Not sure they'll call-up Steeves quite yet. I believe he'd require waivers to go back down since it's been about 30 days since he was demoted.

 

[disgruntleddave]

I guess the question, is whether Matthews is back in.... if not, I guess Dewar might slide to the third line? Having said that, if Matthews is still out, I think it's about time to give Steeves an opportunity though, on that third line, and put Dewar on the fourth, with Reaves sitting out...

Most likely Dewar is in the Meyers slot, domi and nylander in, matthews out.

If matthews was in we'd likely see a Placeholder for domi's spot, although if both are in then domi replaces holmberg.

 

[Fogelhund]

I would guess Domi goes to #1 center, Dewar to 3rd, or maybe 4th with Lorentz getting a bump up if Matthews isn't good to go.

Not sure they'll call-up Steeves quite yet. I believe he'd require waivers to go back down since it's been about 30 days since he was demoted.

I suppose it depends on what they think of Steeves. If they think he has any NHL chance, at some point they need to give him a chance. If they think he's just a good AHL player for the Marlies, sure, keep him down there... Grebenkin I believe wouldn't require waivers... If Matthews is out, and Patches, I think they could use a bit more offense...so that's why I'm suggesting sitting Reaves.