GDT: Sat. Dec 16, Pens @ Leafs 7 pm - Liljegren Ready to play December 16, 2023

[ToneDog]

Leafs let the fraudulent Pens beat them last time. No excuses this time.

Put Old Yeller away.

Hoping to see this on his and Spezza's video tribute and many times during the game.

 

[notbias]

There is no way Samsonov plays again. He’s beyond garbage. Knies had the flu I’d imagine he’s back now.

If this is the case, I feel like people will be begging for Hildeby in the next few games (I am on board with this, he looks good).

 

[Clark4Ever]

I have little faith in Samsonov right now, but I wouldn't be surprised if Keefe gives him the start to try to rebuild his confidence. The truth is we really need Sammy to regain his form under the circumstances. We can't expect Jones to carry the bulk of the load until Woll returns.

 

[shaner8989]

Jones is starting

Knies is back

Liligren might be in. Brodie is absent.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

I have little faith in Samsonov right now, but I wouldn't be surprised if Keefe gives him the start to try to rebuild his confidence. The truth is we really need Sammy to regain his form under the circumstances. We can't expect Jones to carry the bulk of the load until Woll returns.

He just let in 6 goals and Jones is coming off a win. Against the Pens you have to play who gives you the best chance to win and right now it's not Samsonov. Imagine the optics if he gets shelled by Crosby and Co with Dubas cackling in the press box.

 

[notbias]

He just let in 6 goals and Jones is coming off a win. Against the Pens you have to play who gives you the best chance to win and right now it's not Samsonov. Imagine the optics if he gets shelled by Crosby and Co with Dubas cackling in the press box.

No one cares about the Dubas storyline though, it is silly.

GMs don't play, and each GM barely assembled the team they have.

Toronto is the better team and one game doesn't change it.

I don't think Jones is as good as people think... Samsanov is at his worst right now, and I think Jones is marginally better right now.

I'd focus on the long-term success of the team and do whatever is best for Samsanov to at least be a viable backup, whether it is him sitting and working with the goalie coaches and resetting or giving him a heavy workload, I'd do that.

 

[LeafChief]

Liljegren is playing tonight.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

No one cares about the Dubas storyline though, it is silly.

I disagree.

 

[notbias]

I disagree.

No one within the organization probably... obsessive fans, sure. Media, sure.

 

[Buds17]

Liljegren is playing tonight.

Back in a big way too (paired with Rielly)...even if that might be Keefe not wanting to mess around with the D pairings.

 

[Nineteen67]

Double whammy for me tomorrow.
Have to miss both the Leafs and Steelers tomorrow because of a Holiday party.
Bah!!

We’re going to a Christmas show tonight and will be watching on my phone when the opportunity arises.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

No one within the organization probably... obsessive fans, sure. Media, sure.

It's not like sitting Samsonov for a game to play the hot hand totally sets back the organization because we're just trying to beat Dubas. Samsonov is hot garbage right now and another bad performance would cost us two points and torpedo his confidence.

 

[DarkKnight]

Will they do a video for Dubas? Can't recall if we did one for Lou?

 

[LeafChief]

Back in a big way too (paired with Rielly)...even if that might be Keefe not wanting to mess around with the D pairings.

Brodie seems to be a game-time decision due to illness.

 

[DarkKnight]

So silly how people equate wanting Jones in net to exaggerating how good a goalie he is, nobody thinks he’s Belfour. It’s just Sam is hot garbage, and Jones is a steady vet, nothing more, nothing less.

 

[bax]

So silly how people equate wanting Jones in net to exaggerating how good a goalie he is, nobody thinks he’s Belfour. It’s just Sam is hot garbage, and Jones is a steady vet, nothing more, nothing less.

Exactly how I see it. Jones has been good in his past two appearances imo so no reason not to go with him after a horrible game from Sammy last time.

 

[Buds17]

Brodie seems to be a game-time decision due to illness.

Yes. The possibility of Brodie playing too is where things potentially become interesting for the blueline. If so, maybe 11/7?

 

[genk]

Liljegrin is ready for top line/top 3 usage.

 

[rumman]

Hoping to see this on his and Spezza's video tribute and many times during the game.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/46/b4/01/46b401c3d798c3efe1bfda5f785d54ad.gif

 

[andora]

No one within the organization probably... obsessive fans, sure. Media, sure.

People are people

 

[Larcos_Unal]

I am just dandy with giving Brodie a couple nights off to rest

 

[MSZ]

I didn't realize this current team point streak is the longest since the Sundin/Mogilny era, when that team had a 12-0-3 run in November 2002.

 

[Sypher04]

Crosby seems to be having a big year`17 goals already. He’ll be dangerous

Crosby is still playing great hockey at 36. I’ll be sad when he hangs up the skates. I’m hoping we’ve still got another 3 or 4 years before that happens

 

[DarkKnight]

This f***ing site does not work, crashes harder than Jake Gardiner in a game 7.

 

[ACC1224]

Will they do a video for Dubas? Can't recall if we did one for Lou?

No chance