GDT: Panthers @ Leafs. Game 1 Tuesday 7pm.

[tom leafers]

I think the panthers play a bit faster game compared to Tampa, that’s why I like 12/6 a lot more then 11/7. Gotta keep the forwards fresh! Wouldn’t be opposed to switching it up later though.

Let’s go baby!! Still feels surreal

 

[Chief Leaf]

I find florida usually plays the puck along the perimeter and don't mind that "board work"

Thank God we have some corner diggers and players who don't mind answering that type of battle.

Play hard boys, play with an edge and own that puck no matter where it lays.

GO LEAFS!

 

[Leaf Rocket]

holl stays out...

 

[GoonieFace]

Leafs need to exploit guys like Staal in this series. He’s a pylon. Need to counter the pressure from Florida and they should be ok. 6 games

 

[sxvnert]

Bunting — O’Reilly — Acciari

Great line. A nice counter to the Tkachuk-Bennett-Cousins line.

 

[Oscar Peterson]

I'd much rather have Gustafsson in over Zach Aston-Reese. Our defense being able to move the puck quickly is essential against this Florida team, and he's a much better option for PP2 than Giordano. ZAR is fairly useless

Gustafsson is pretty exploitable defensively at even-strength imo, even if he is our second best PP option. ZAR doesn’t do much but he’s a pretty solid checked and can help run the clock. I expect the fourth line to look a lot better with Kerfoot to carry the puck instead of Lafferty who kept skating himself into trouble and turning it over.

 

[The Masters]

 

[Duke16]

I have a pair of tickets available to tonight's game on behalf of a season ticket holder. They're section 320 Row 3 Seat 16-17. The ask is $1,100 for them, which is looking pretty reasonable in comparison to most of the resale market. Tickets sent by ticketmaster transfer and payment by etransfer, but I'd even meet up to make sure everything goes smoothly since it's a big purchase.

I've attached a photo taken from Round 1 Game showing the seat view.

These sold, but I also have Game 2 and the info is identical.

 

[MSteve]

I'm not sure if it was just me, but I thought ROR played his worst game as a Leaf in game 6. Anyone know if he's hurt or anything? I haven't seen anything but I hope he goes back to playing like he did games 1-5.

Word is the finger is broke again, but I think it was like that most of the series.

 

[LeafSteel]

You're thinking of Bunting.
Tkachuk will fight, would make no sense for him to fight with Schenn.
Matthew Tkachuk - looks like 17 fights so far in his career.

Both are rats though.

Would like to see Bunting get under Tkachuks skin and throw him off….

That would be a good trade off for us.

good job keefe. you are listening

Honestly, it feels like Keefe is being told now….

 

[bbgobie]

Leafs need to be ready for Florida's speed. The forwards need to slow down the neutral zone and the D have to stand up and not let them fly in to our zone.

I feel like TB entered our zone way too easily.

 

[SprDaVE]

Leafs need to be ready for Florida's speed. The forwards need to slow down the neutral zone and the D have to stand up and not let them fly in to our zone.

I feel like TB entered our zone way too easily.

TBL exited their zone and entered ours waaaaay too easily. The Leafs did well to keep a lot of shots to the outside once they did, but I do agree they need to do a lot better in both aspects. I don't expect Florida to be great defensively though so they need to take advantage of that.

 

[notbias]

It is a minor enough difference that I don't particularly care. ZAR is fine.

Kerfoot - Kampf - ZAR being able to take a defensive shift against a top line to allow our top lines a rest is nice to have.

 

[PuckMagi]

Leafs are the favourite to win the cup right now. With Edmonton as the second most likely.

That would be such an awesome Stanley Cup finals.

 

[bax]

Leafs are the favourite to win the cup right now. With Edmonton as the second most likely.

That would be such an awesome Stanley Cup finals.

I’ve been hoping for that as well!

 

[Leafblooded]

Leafs are the favourite to win the cup right now. With Edmonton as the second most likely.

That would be such an awesome Stanley Cup finals.

Leafs in 6

 

[hockeyes]

I just hope the Leafs don't plan on giving much respect to Florida and playing a tight, feel them out type of game. The strategy has to be put them in a hole early and remind them who's the 8th seed.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Game 1 is ours boys GLG

 

[AuraSphere]

Wow who told Keefe about these line-ups, they're way too good to be coming from him

 

[Lightsol]

holl stays out...

 

[Cor]

Seems like Florida might be going back to Alex Lyon for Game 1

 

[MSZ]

 

[budzz]

While Gust would be a nice option on PP2, Lilly is quite capable of walking the line as well. I have no problem with him anchoring the 2nd powerplay.

I really don't think we've seen the leafs really buzzing yet since the new additions at the TDL. There were times during the regular season we were downright dominant, but they have been just slightly off if you ask me. Lots of changes and lineup juggling so I get it. Time helps, and a series win helps ALOT.

Like the lines, like the D. Let's get it done boys!

 

[PromisedLand]

no gdt yet?

 

[Jozay]

I'd much rather have Gustafsson in over Zach Aston-Reese. Our defense being able to move the puck quickly is essential against this Florida team, and he's a much better option for PP2 than Giordano. ZAR is fairly useless

I imagine he gets back in the lineup.at some point this series.