Pre-Game Talk: TOR @ DET Sat Dec 14

[1specter]

Just start playing better.

These are two very winnable games to give us a nice cushion for first but even if we win, we gotta start playing some better hockey.

Yeah, they've been playing some pretty ugly hockey the last few weeks. In November they did what they had to do to survive with a depleted roster and to their credit they played great tight defensive hockey supported by elite goaltending, but now that the roster is getting healthy I'd like to see them push the pace more and control the game.

 

[Nineteen67]

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day to day until January 15th?

 

[Nineteen67]

What kind of Christmas party doesn't feature the Leaf game?

The beauty of technology lets you watch almost anywhere…..I bet it’ll be on a few phones.

 

[Clark4Ever]

Hildeby was literally pulled in his last AHL game with an .826 save percentage. Three of his last 4 AHL starts have been under an .876 save percentage. He has less than a .900 save percentage in the AHL this season. Let's hope he doesn't have to play a game

On the positive side, Matt Murray is a pretty decent option to have as a number 4 just in case.

 

[SprDaVE]

Hildeby was literally pulled in his last AHL game with an .826 save percentage. Three of his last 4 AHL starts have been under an .876 save percentage. He has less than a .900 save percentage in the AHL this season. Let's hope he doesn't have to play a game

Definitely a bit of a tougher sophmore season. He probably will play tomorrow. He'll bounce back.

 

[egd27]

First pairing defence should be 2nd. pairing.

McCabe-Tanev
Rielly-OEL
Benoit-Timmins

There you go Ulf

 

[ACC1224]

What kind of Christmas party doesn't feature the Leaf game?

Most I would think.

 

[ULF_55]

I'm 20 years older, so it's Bower and Sawchuk for me!

Also was okay with Parent and Plante. Plante was on last legs but ... still good.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Really wish they’d swap one of Marner or Nylander for Domi on that third line. Think this team could really cook with that now that McMann is back and he has the hands to not waste chances like Robertson and Holmberg do.

Regardless, Domi really should have a bit of a breakout game offensively tonight. Detroit ain’t good and he’s got an NHL calibre winger on the other side of him. Time to put up some assists or finally score a goal.

 

[francis246]

On the positive side, Matt Murray is a pretty decent option to have as a number 4 just in case.

Matt Murray is injured right now

 

[Rude Dog]

Lineup looks much better. Holmberg back down to the 4th line. No Reaves.

 

[ULF_55]

I like that third line

Eventually, they should get it right.

Looks like they have 2 lines that might be good.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Is Kane in the lineup? Kind of looking for a spot to watch it inebriated. Not sure I should leave the igloo on such a cold windy day. My CBD enchanced nicotine amulet might explode.

 

[MSZ]

Is Kane in the lineup?

Yes, on the same line with Debrincat.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Yes, on the same line with Debrincat.

May have to start Festivus early this month and take a dip in a Lake thanks

 

[ChurchOfMatthews]

Another Christmas party getting in my way of watching this one.

I'm so glad the wife and I don't do the "people" thing.

 

[kb]

Another Christmas party getting in my way of watching this one.

Seems it's about that time for an accidental shart