GDT: Sabres@Leafs 7PM TSN4

[saffronleaf]

Leafs have the potential to run dangerous lines if the coaching staff stops with the entitled time allotments and gives TOI based on play on ice

Leafs can potentially run

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johnsson-matthews-kapanen
moore-nylander-brown
marleau-kadri-ennis

4 line depth; run the lines that have their mojo going on a given night more with high ice time

OR statck three lines

hyman-tavares-marner
johnsson-matthews-nylander
moore-kadri-kapanen
ennis-marleau-brown

I like your second option a lot. The stacked one. Even the 4th line is not that bad really.

 

[WilliamNylander]

I hope Muzzin-Dermott get some reps against Eichel tonight. I think they could do really well shutting down top lines.

 

[ECanuck]

I believe this is spot on:

Yeah, the same emotion against Montreal please!

 

[DarkKnight]

Never thought I'd say it, but I actually feel bad for Sens fans, what a train wreck. Listening to Dorion presser, it was like Stellick and the Ballard era. Scary off the rails.

 

[razkaz]

okay tdl has passed now. babcock really needs to get going with his defensive pairs

rielly gardiner
muzzin dermott
hainsey zaitsev

I'm digging those defensive pairs.

 

[robertmac43]

Any Naz updates?

My guess is they play extra safe and he sits out for a while. No point bringing him back right now, if even the slightest symptoms are lingering I would just sit him.

 

[Jmo89]

hyman-tavares-marner
johnsson-matthews-nylander
moore-kadri-kapanen
ennis-marleau-brown

This is the optimal lineup IMO.

 

[DarkKnight]

My guess is they play extra safe and he sits out for a while. No point bringing him back right now, if even the slightest symptoms are lingering I would just sit him.

Someone said he was on the bike, so not a bad sign.

 

[PromisedLand]

I'm digging those defensive pairs.

when the leafs get scored on and are chasing the game babcock runs those pairs anyway; why not start with those pairs and score a couple goals first ourselves and settle down in the game; then when opposition cheats for offense we can get odd man rushes

 

[La Masse]

Im thrilled to see Moore gets a chance to play regularly until Naz comes back. His speed will be great for that 4th line

 

[razkaz]

when the leafs get scored on and are chasing the game babcock runs those pairs anyway; why not start with those pairs and score a couple goals first ourselves and settle down in the game; then when opposition cheats for offense we can get odd man rushes

Yea I know, I've said it before but I never understood why he starts the game with the same lineups, fall behind in the scoring, change the lineup and catch up/win. Just start them where they had some chemistry from previous games

 

[FlareKnight]

Hopefully the Leafs are ready to launch out of the deadline with a strong game. Didn't really lose anyone (sorry Lindholm) and didn't really change the lineup. So they know what they've got. So just need to get out there and play well.

Let's string some wins together.

 

[Suntouchable13]

I'd like them to win and start a new win streak. It has been a lot of win 1 lose 1 since the new year, other than that 4 game win streak we just had.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

The really crazy thing is we got nothing in Burlington. Roads are dry, normal day. Southern Ontario seems to have the most diverse whether packed in a tight little area.

You go about 20 minutes north of brampton and it's a different world. The grass will be green in the gta, you go up highway 10 and theres a foot of snow on the ground.

 

[as Pure as Evil]

we gave Lindholm every chance to play and he wasn't as successful as we hoped he would be when we signed him. glad we were able to get a project rather then just waiving him. glad to see moore back up his motor has been missed . seems like a spark plug that makes everyone go a bit harder

 

[Man Bear Pig]

I'd gloat about the sunshine and sweater weather here on the West Coast, but I will miss the first period due to work and commuting home.

You may not miss much given how the leafs have played of late in the first.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Does anyone know the actual lines tonight?

 

[dangomon]

Never thought I'd say it, but I actually feel bad for Sens fans, what a train wreck. Listening to Dorion presser, it was like Stellick and the Ballard era. Scary off the rails.

Last nights boxscore sums up their team perfectly, a goal by Tkachuk with one assist (Chabot). For this year, those two are the only reason to go to Send games.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

McDavid traded to the sabres?

Edmonton undefeated without him !

 

[wingman75]

Hope the boys have some jump tonight knowing this is their team. Time to put on the playoff push.

 

[saffronleaf]

ko leafs ko!

 

[crump]

Welcome back Trevor Moore. Hope he stays this time. Who is going pester Ristolainen with Kadri out?

 

[KE19]

The Sabres are a joke of a team. Let's pummel them tonight to finally put the notion that their core is better than ours to bed.

 

[jrgtml67]

Apparently when asked about a Marner contract update, dubas said "no comment." That's the first time hes said that regarding Marner or at all. With AM and Willie he always said something.

 

[saffronleaf]

Apparently when asked about a Marner contract update, dubas said "no comment." That's the first time hes said that regarding Marner or at all. With AM and Willie he always said something.

I wouldn't read too much into it. It was a silly time to ask that question. I liked Dubas being curt there.