GDT: Rangers @ Leafs, | Heavyweight Tilt A.K.A. Reavo Vs Rempe | HNIC 7 pm EST

[OVO16]

Rempe is trying to make a name for himself because he knows he's going down to the AHL in about 2-3 weeks

He needs to be careful because technically he's lost more fights than he's won.

He's only making a name of himself because he's fighting in every single game. Not because he's clobering people.

Ryan Reaves when he first came into the league was straight up clobbering people

 

[ACC1224]

He's trying to make a name for himself, I doubt in a year or two he's going to be throwing it down every other game.

What better way to make a name for yourself then becoming one of the top heavyweights in the game.

Chances are in a year or two he’s out of the league.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

I'm more concerned that Trouba decks one of the core 4 tonight and injures them than Rempe doing anything to intimidate us. Also will be interesting to see if Boosh is going to take it easy or bring the heaviness right away. Trouba is usually quiet against us more than other teams though so let's hope it stays that way.

 

[HolyCrap]

I'm more concerned that Trouba decks one of the core 4 tonight and injures them than Rempe doing anything to intimidate us. Also will be interesting to see if Boosh is going to take it easy or bring the heaviness right away. Trouba is usually quiet against us more than other teams though so let's hope it stays that way.

Sad part is Trouba has a history and could make a blatantly dirty hit yet would get less of a suspension than if Marner did the same thing. It’s a hot take but not far from the truth.

 

[OVO16]

I'm more concerned that Trouba decks one of the core 4 tonight and injures them than Rempe doing anything to intimidate us. Also will be interesting to see if Boosh is going to take it easy or bring the heaviness right away. Trouba is usually quiet against us more than other teams though so let's hope it stays that way.

I feel safe in saying this is the grittiest and toughest team we've had in years so anything trouba does we gonna respond

 

[Magic Man]

I think Rempe might tune Reaves myself. Reaves is a little older, Rempe looked like a man possessed against Deslauriers. I think he is going to be better prepared than he was against Olivier. He's had a chance to recover from those fights.

 

[OVO16]

I think Rempe might tune Reaves myself. Reaves is a little older, Rempe looked like a man possessed against Deslauriers. I think he is going to be better prepared than he was against Olivier. He's had a chance to recover from those fights.

We saw different fights. Deslauriers was bleeding after the fight sure but Deslauriers to me won the fight.

Reme has lost more fights than won

 

[Darcy Tucker]

I feel safe in saying this is the grittiest and toughest team we've had in years so anything trouba does we gonna respond

The Dubas years hurt my soul. I am pretty happy with the changes made in that area. It's not about being overly physical just having enough of the team playing a certain way that makes a huge difference in the trenches and for morale.

Proper levels of snot , mucus and if need be phlegm is what was preached and Tre followed through.

 

[PromisedLand]

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Interesting. Nylander is back in a 3 way tie with Panarin and Miller for 5th overall in scoring. Matthews has dropped down to 8th. Marner is a heater away from joining them in the top 10.

I wonder if we've ever had 3 players finish in the top 10 for overall scoring. Doubt it. glg

Holy Cow when the F did Panarin start shaving his head? I wouldn't even recognize him if they didn't have his name there

 

[DarkKnight]

Really excited for this one!

 

[D00bis]

I envision big night for the JT Bobbo and Jarny line just have a feeling

 

[Larcos_Unal]

I guess Robertson is out with Jarnkrok in?

Frankly speaking, Nik hasn't done much to stay in the line up.

Nicky hasn't done much to stay in the league, PACK YOUR SHIT

 

[CelticDruid]

Holy Cow when the F did Panarin start shaving his head? I wouldn't even recognize him if they didn't have his name there

Since he waa one.

 

[1specter]

Chances are in a year or two he’s out of the league.

He is only 21, but I hope for his sake he gets as much money as possible to make up for the CTE speed run he is on.

 

[PromisedLand]

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Holy Cow when the F did Panarin start shaving his head? I wouldn't even recognize him if they didn't have his name there

Right before the season I think. Smart move, because the long hair can only cover up the N64 controller hairline for so long

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Right before the season I think. Smart move, because the long hair can only cover up the N64 controller hairline for so long

legendary commentary

 

[Knies iT]

He's already made enough noise and needs to cool it and fight only in the right situations. In a year or two, he may not even have a career.

If he's simply a 21yr old numbnut then it's on Laviolette or teammates to help him avoid an early retirement.

Bit dramatic. Every fighter risks that outcome but it’s more unlikely in todays age than before.

There’s a podcast (forget the name) that features tough guys from different eras. Some of the war stories from guys like Orr, Tootoo, etc. talking about creating their identity at the JUNIOR level would make your skin crawl. Risking their health with zero guarantee of a pro contract in fights that were way more savage, way more often.

Rempe fighting 3x in 5GP, trying to make a name for himself, and people are acting like he’s about to die. The CTE craze has become over the top. He needs to rein it in no doubt, but it’s not like he’s going to be fighting like this for years. He’s building a name.

 

[rumman]

I think Tie Domi kind of proved that height isn't that big a factor in hockey fighting as it would be in say boxing. If you have the muscle , heart and technique you can take out those trees. I think Reaves would make easy work of the kid based on the fact that Rempe is already banged up and Reaves is one of the best technical fighters the league has ever seen.

when your head's made of solid granite it doesn't matter the height of your opponent, he's only going to hurt his hands.........

 

[Macallan18]

Yeah I’m not surprised Robertson is out. Rough game last night. At what point is it put up or shut up time with him? Seems like a prime trade piece before Friday

He is 22 playing minimal minutes and scoring wel at 5v5. Kerfe is really shitty dealing with prospects, I’d give Robertson a long runway

Interesting.....

Looks like Robertson gets the boot if Jankrok is ready to go. Sammy in net

not liking the break-up of Benoit-McCabe pairing but I guess they are going back to Brodie-McCabe playoff pairing from last year to potentially ice

Brodie-McCabe
Rielly-Boosh
Beniot-Liljegren

They are all scrubs on defense apart from Rielly and Lilly, like shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic

 

[CabanaBoy5]

He is 22 playing minimal minutes and scoring wel at 5v5. Kerfe is really shitty dealing with prospects, I’d give Robertson a long runway


They are all scrubs on defense apart from Rielly and Lilly, like shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic

We definitely need another #2-3 dman but I'd hardly call this group a bunch of scrubs. They haven't exactly had stellar goaltending all season. McCabe and Benoit have shown to be a decent 2nd pairing. Don't forget, we've won 8 of 9 and the game we lost Rielly and Brodie were atrocious. I'm curious to see how this defence plays against a very good Rangers team.

 

[Confucius]

Hmm, don’t like our chances with Sammy in this one. Wish we had started Woll it’s a 4 point game

 

[Evilhomer]

Hmm, don’t like our chances with Sammy in this one. Wish we had started Woll it’s a 4 point game

I think Samsonov may surprise in this one, just like against Colorado last Saturday.

 

[rumman]

He is 22 playing minimal minutes and scoring wel at 5v5. Kerfe is really shitty dealing with prospects, I’d give Robertson a long runway


They are all scrubs on defense apart from Rielly and Lilly, like shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic

They’ll throw away Robertson, he’ll be the next Mason Marchment, book it…….

 

[Fogelhund]

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These two need to go on a date or something... the love fest, before the slug fest is sickening.