GDT: Tampa @ Toronto - 7pm

[kb]

Seems we don't get game day updates as often now that the 'Ging' is no longer covering the team.

Kristen was great at the little game day Tweets and updates.

Missing that actually.

 

[kb]

Liljegren on the top pair with Rielly? I like it… Love seeing Liljegren’s patience start to pay off.

All I hope is that if he has a rough outing that people don't go full Bryan Hayes or O'Dog.

But the usual suspects are waiting for it...............

 

[Notsince67]

All I hope is that if he has a rough outing that people don't go full Bryan Hayes or O'Dog.

But the usual suspects are waiting for it...............

Rielly is all secure with his contract. I think that could change his outlook. I doubt he will be overly aggressive offensively and leave Lil out to dry. He is more likely to play a conservative game and feel the kid out. while showing him the ropes.

 

[DraftSchmaft]

Liljegren on the top pair with Rielly? I like it… Love seeing Liljegren’s patience start to pay off.

I view Liljegren as a blue chip even though he fell in the draft. Just let him make mistakes, look like crap a few games...he'll learn from it and move on better. I hope they're done yoyo'ing him around.

 

[Griffin76]

All I hope is that if he has a rough outing that people don't go full Bryan Hayes or O'Dog.

But the usual suspects are waiting for it...............

I know I fully expect it. There will be 3 threads after the GDT that will be flooded.

 

[kb]

Rielly is all secure with his contract. I think that could change his outlook. I doubt he will be overly aggressive offensively and leave Lil out to dry. He is more likely to play a conservative game and feel the kid out. while showing him the ropes.

True. Rielly probably doesn't feel the pressing need to pile up the points at the occasional expense of D. Not that I believe he did that, but now that he has his long-term security he can just concentrate on his game. And I don't think he will leave Lily hanging either.

It would be something if after all this time Rielly gets his partner from within the org.

 

[kb]

I know I fully expect it. There will be 3 threads after the GDT that will be flooded.

Yeah.....my hopes are not very high.

I believe Lily may have a bit of a rough outing, but will still show promise and poise. That's all you can really ask for at your first go against the Cup champs.

 

[DarkKnight]

Finally a great test.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

This would be a big win if they could get it.

 

[ACC1224]

Is it confirmed that Dermott is out?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Is it confirmed that Dermott is out?

No. Game time decision, if he doesn't go then Holl does.

 

[Nineteen67]

Finally a great test.

What was Carolina?

 

[kb]

Is it confirmed that Dermott is out?

Nothing confirmed either way. Probably going to be decided in the warmups.

 

[DarkKnight]

What was Carolina?

A few games ago?

 

[Canadian Finn]

I think it was meant as a great test after playing 3 shitty teams in a row.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Topi Niemela and stuff

 

[Ciao]

Rielly is all secure with his contract. I think that could change his outlook. I doubt he will be overly aggressive offensively and leave Lil out to dry. He is more likely to play a conservative game and feel the kid out. while showing him the ropes.

I think signing Rielly helps to stabilize the whole team.

 

[Clark4Ever]

Coming from a guy who isn't a fan of Holl's, really likes Liljegren, AND thought we could use scoring up front... Dubas did a good job with the expansion draft.


The McCann trade was great (either lose somebody you acquired for a mediocre prospect + late pick OR you got a 2nd line fwd for dirt cheap).

Protected the most valuable trade commodity (RHD on a good contract) over middle six forwards. You can trade Holl or Dermott for a forward, but Holl's value was certainly higher than McCann in the summer (and likely still is given their contract situation).


For all of his faults, Holl is a good #5 dman that can be used as a shutdown guy in the top 4 if he has a good partner... that's a super valuable commodity.

The problem is, Holl hasn't even looked like a NHL calibre defenceman this season, let alone a potential top 4 guy.

 

[HockeyVirus]

@Warden of the North live thread?

 

[Clark4Ever]

Liljegren on the top pair with Rielly? I like it… Love seeing Liljegren’s patience start to pay off.

I hope he thrives in that role. He's been waiting for this opportunity for a very long time.

Although I think Muzzin-Brodie will be more of a shutdown pairing.

 

[PromisedLand]

Finally a great test.

would be interesting to see how they perform against vasy i.e. true #1/elite goalie

 

[Ginger Papa]

Hi everyone,

Tonight may your Boys


Pre-game good luck Memes:

 

[Rogue Leader]

Go Leafs Go! <3 Time to party!

 

[Twine Tickler]

If they can beat TB, I think it will go straight to their heads in such a needed way.

this group needs to feel confident. A win against the Champ champs will go a long long way to making that happen.

Here's to hoping!!

GO LEAFS GO!

 

[Doublerum1975]

What i really like about sandin this year he isn't getting popped like he was the past few years unlike kase ouch seems like every game for him