Pre-Game Talk: Saturday night Leafs vs Sens (Payback like Gibson)

[Golden_Jet]

Man thats tough. You know u cornered yourself when you can't even dress your regular 3rd goalie

 

[Leafidelity]

Praying for Liljegren to switch in for Holl but I doubt it’ll happen

Thank you for your prayers

 

[Morgs]

So no Matty then... too bad but I think they'll be ready to go tonight.

Many people getting their wish with Lilly too. Is Holl banged up or are they actually going to rotate the bottom few. Hopefully they do. Need to see what the other young guys can do.

Wow they actually did it. They're benching Holl? Finally.

Also, am I out of the loop? Who's Bishop? Oh, nvm. Just saw CJ's tweet.

 

[fahad203]

Hoping Campbell sleeps in or something. It's always nice to see a local kid get an opportunity

 

[fahad203]

Wow they actually did it. They're benching Holl? Finally.

Also, am I out of the loop? Who's Bishop?

Amateur goalie from U of T

 

[kevsh]

That is likely because that Sandin/Dermott pairing doesn't need to handle any tough minutes.

They've definitely been getting sheltered minutes, but they've passed the eye test too. I didn't like the pairing at first (still not convinced, only two games and all) but I have to admit, they have looked solid so far.

 

[Burnie97]

So injury then?

Matty is still in a grey sweater so still a no go forsure.

 

[shaner8989]

Glad Holl is out. Been absolutely horrific. Never liked him though.

Kerfoot another guy whose time is running out. Cant stand him.

 

[ACC1224]

My God.

 

[All Mod Cons]

Hoping we arrive at the arena in time tonight.

 

[ToneDog]

Yup this team is not in cap pergatory

 

[Savvy]

My God.

it’s simply for one game so they can recall Hutch on emergency basis and saves cap

 

[ACC1224]

it’s simply for one game so they can recall Hutch on emergency basis and saves cap

One game too many. Terribly mismanaged.

 

[Burnie97]

I can understand in this situation with the cap what they're doing but that's playing with fire.

Its a fluke situation but injuries are always going to come up. Campbell needs to stay healthy. Fingers crossed.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Not surw why they wouldn't just waive Amadio and bring up Hutch. Run a short lineup up front.

It's not like he's really shown much.

 

[Burnie97]

 

[ACC1224]

What happens if a player gets hurt in warmup? Would they have to go with 19 skaters?

 

[Aashir]

Not surw why they wouldn't just waive Amadio and bring up Hutch. Run a short lineup up front.

It's not like he's really shown much.

From my memory of last year, every time we ran 7D, we played some of our worst hockey.

 

[ACC1224]

From my memory of last year, every time we ran 7D, we played some of our worst hockey.

They only have 6 D.

 

[Mattfan02]

Am I the only one who isn't too worried about the game tonight, we got Campbell back in net, we got this

 

[Aashir]

They only have 6 D.

Oh yea, forgot holl was nursing an injury.

 

[Brobust]

Bunch of things already looking like mistakes.

• The decision to keep Kerfoot.
• The decision to protect Holl.
• The decision to sign Petr Mrazek.
• The decision to sign Nick Ritchie.

 

[ACC1224]

Am I the only one who isn't too worried about the game tonight, we got Campbell back in net, we got this

I wasn't until hearing about the backup situation.
Most likely everything will be fine but then again this is the Leafs.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

I can understand in this situation with the cap what they're doing but that's playing with fire.

Its a fluke situation but injuries are always going to come up. Campbell needs to stay healthy. Fingers crossed.

Between Mrazek, Holl, and Matthews not on LTIR and opening up cap, but being unable to play, that is almost 1/4 of our cap that is not available but can't be relieved either.

I imagine this means Mrazek's injury is not all that serious, because if it was, I don't see why they can't put him on LTIR. We wouldn't need an emergency recall.

We are not the first team that has had this happen either. Happened to Vegas last year too, although I think it was a skater and they just played with one less for a game. At least we can ice a full lineup and we won't even feel the effects of it unless we suffer a goalie injury, and if we do, maybe we get to redeem ourselves for Ayres.

 

[Brobust]

Am I the only one who isn't too worried about the game tonight, we got Campbell back in net, we got this

Campbell starting is good. Campbell getting a run of games to establish himself and give the team confidence in his ability as a starter is also good.

The team defence looks like dog shit and that's more concerning.