Confirmed with Link: The Leafs are heading to Sweden (Nov 17 vs DET, Nov 19 vs MIN)

[The Iceman]

If they traded willy…. Is Timmy the only Swede on the roster?

Eric Gustafsson wherever he is LOL
Lily
Jarnkrok
Willy
Kallgren...maybe not

 

[ACC1224]

You'd think this is going to be one home game and one away for each team, regardless of press release graphic. But ya, the way that is listed makes it look like two away games, I guess the official schedule release will confirm one way or other.

We've already been invoiced for 41 games for next season. I suppose the could give a credit back though but you'd think they'd be aware.

 

[Squiffy]

We've already been invoiced for 41 games for next season. I suppose the could give a credit back though but you'd think they'd be aware.

Complimentary airfare and lodging in Sweden in the fine print of the package this year?

 

[ACC1224]

Complimentary airfare and lodging in Sweden in the fine print of the package this year?

Not at the price we pay. Doubt it would cover the hotel, never mind airfare and tickets to the game.

 

[Yorkshire Leaf]

I wonder what the league had to compensate the other Teams with for losing their home games against the Leafs?

Two of them are Ottawa home games so it will be fairly cheap and offset the Leafs ones.

(This is also a joke and therefore may not be true.)

 

[SwissLeaf]

Ooooh, that's GREAT GREAT GREAT news. I'd prefer Switzerland though, but Stockholm will be a cool city trip.

 

[tmlms13]

Sucks to be Finland, Roni Hirvonen and Topi Niemela have a shot at making the roster. If they do would be their NHL debut.

 

[Lauro]

Great news for us many many European Leafs fans.

 

[ZEBROA]

Welcome here!

 

[SwissLeaf]

Oh boy... 2 hours ago I found out, that the Leafs play 2 hours away from here... 1 hour ago I realized that my wife's away that weekend. Anyone wants to take care of my kids?

 

[ACC1224]

Complimentary airfare and lodging in Sweden in the fine print of the package this year?

Close, presale code.

The National Hockey League® announced today that the Toronto Maple Leafs® will participate in the 2023 NHL Global SeriesTM in Stockholm, Sweden this coming fall. The Maple Leafs will play a pair of regular-season games November 17 against Detroit and November 19 against Minnesota at Avicii Arena.

Members and Suite Holders will receive presale access to secure tickets for these events! These games are not part of the 2023-24 home schedule, therefore not included as part of your Membership. Your Membership package will continue to include one preseason and 41 regular-season home games.

 

[Squiffy]

Close, presale code.

I may have slightly over rated the benevolent nature of MLSE.

 

[DutchHockeyGuy]

I am definitely trying to get tickets for this. Wonderful.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

I didn't want to be the first one to say it.

To be honest, I see it as really cool for Swedish hockey fans. I assume it's exciting for them.

Why November? Do it to start the season a week before the rest of the league so the teams can have a few extra days rest after they come back. Also not a fan of losing a Saturday night game.

Thumbs down from me.

This is true. The wife and I went to Ireland for 2 weeks back in October and I feel like I'm still recovering from the jetlag. The time change coming back is a bitch.

 

[ACC1224]

To be honest, I see it as really cool for Swedish hockey fans. I assume it's exciting for them.



This is true. The wife and I went to Ireland for 2 weeks back in October and I feel like I'm still recovering from the jetlag. The time change coming back is a bitch.

100%, very happy for them.
I'll even share the pre-sale code with them when I receive it.

 

[Subway Schenn]

To be honest, I see it as really cool for Swedish hockey fans. I assume it's exciting for them.

It won't just be Swedes. I'll be coming over from the UK, my buddy will be joining from Italy. Watch both games with a day of light tourism and drinks in-between. I assume a lot of people will be flying in.

People over here really see catching a cheap flight to another European country on par with taking the GO Train from Oshawa to Toronto.

Super exciting that the Leafs are coming over!

 

[WillyC]

I’d like to think Borje is behind this happening.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

I will likely watch some Marlies games. I have no interest in this.

I'm happy other people look forward to it. Not for me.

 

[justashadowof]

In all likelihood MLSE gave up a regular season home gate for this. That's a bit surprising. Or will the 2024-25 season have 84 games?

I remember them going over for a preseason years ago where Jarkko Immonen was playing on Sundin's line.

 

[ACC1224]

I will likely watch some Marlies games. I have no interest in this.

I'm happy other people look forward to it. Not for me.

Not interested in the Leafs regular season any longer?

In all likelihood MLSE gave up a regular season home gate for this. That's a bit surprising. Or will the 2024-25 season have 84 games?

Nope.
Guessing you haven't read the thread.

 

[WTFMAN99]

I'm not a big fan of these as I think it hurts your team but "grow the game" and at the same time "f*** the Olympics"

 

[ULF_55]

Sweden is 6 hours ahead, meaning the Friday game will start at 2pm, and the Sunday game will start at 8am in the Eastern time zone.

Geez, I just might have to retire to watch that Friday game.

I've been looking for a good reason ...

 

[Stephen]

Incoming jet lag related losing streak. And November is when this group makes its hay.

 

[Acetylene]

I am pretty stoked, being able to see the Leafs play live. Me and my Canadian (immigrant) neighbour from Ontario got our tickets today for the Wings game. Leafs fans in Northern Sweden heading for our nation’s capital in November.

 

[Subway Schenn]

I am pretty stoked, being able to see the Leafs play live. Me and my Canadian (immigrant) neighbour from Ontario got our tickets today for the Wings game. Leafs fans in Northern Sweden heading for our nation’s capital in November.

Nice, where are you? We are in the lower bowl behind the net (where the Leafs shoot twice).