Toronto @ Carolina - Thursday 7:30

[ACC1224]

toronto maple leafs carolina hurricanes

Dreaded 7:30 start again.

Should be a good test to end the 'Mentors' trip.

Guessing they got some golf in today, not sure if they skated.

 

[sxvnert]

9-4-0 since Stolarzs injury.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

I'd assume Reaves comes out. Maybe Timmins too.

Canes aren't as good this year but are still a tough out. Need a much better effort than in Philly.

 

[1specter]

Bit of a tough stretch coming up here headed into February, we will really see what this team is made of. From now through Feb 22 they will be playing Canes x2, Canucks x2, Stars, Devils, Lightning, Wild, and Oilers.

Plus games against bubble teams and teams that play us hard like Ottawa, Columbus, Calgary, Montreal etc.

On the bright side? No B2Bs during this time.

 

[The Shadow]

Anyone notice that as soon as Simpson said Timmins back in the lineup he gave the puck away leading to a goal?

 

[The Shadow]

Bit of a tough stretch coming up here headed into February, we will really see what this team is made of. From now through Feb 22 they will be playing Canes x2, Canucks x2, Stars, Devils, Lightning, Wild, and Oilers.

Plus games against bubble teams and teams that play us hard like Ottawa, Columbus, Calgary, Montreal etc.

On the bright side? No B2Bs during this time.

Feb 22 and 23 is back to back so that should be part of your stretch there as the 22nd is the first night of b2b

 

[1specter]

Feb 22 and 23 is back to back so that should be part of your stretch there as the 22nd is the first night of b2b

Fair enough but given it's at the very end I left it out, plus we play Chicago so no excuses really. Also there is the Four Nations break between February 8 and 22nd.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Carolina aren't what they used to be this season either. Should be another attainable 2 points.

 

[verdi]

how long is mccabe out ? He'll be missed.

 

[wingman75]

Twitterverse updates for those who do not dare go there:

 

[1specter]

Jesus this forum is an eye sore now

Twitterverse updates for those who do not dare go there:

Why is Patches an extra?

 

[verdi]

The website is actually better - less ads and has dark mode.

 

[Evilhomer]

I expect the leafs to play a great defensive game tonight and likely score 4 or 5 goals on probably fewer than 25 shots, and there will be a bunch of posts about how the leafs got lucky because Carolina's goalie shat the bed.

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

Jesus this forum is an eye sore now

Yeah, this looks wild

 

[Leaf Rocket]

 

[LeafsNet]

Let's make it 6 for the 6ix

 

[budzz]

I know Patches hasn't looked great the past few games outside of some good hits, but surprised if he's a healthy scratch. I'd have him in over Robertson or Holmberg all day long.

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

I hate the Canes. They ruined what could have been a perfect 2002 for me lol.

 

[wingman75]

I know Patches hasn't looked great the past few games outside of some good hits, but surprised if he's a healthy scratch. I'd have him in over Robertson or Holmberg all day long.

He hasn't been moving overly well the past couple games. Maybe he just needs a day off to recouperate. If he is out, wouldn't expect it to be more than one game (unless it is injury related).

 

[wingman75]

toronto maple leafs carolina hurricanes

Dreaded 7:30 start again.

Should be a good test to end the 'Mentors' trip.

Guessing they got some golf in today, not sure if they skated.

5 more 7:30PM starts to come... I hate them.
1 afternoon start to come (1pm @ PIT), and...
6 later starts, 8PM or later (West Coast roadies).

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Why is Patches an extra?

Looks like he is slowing down. Could use a game off here and there. Playing a lot given his age and injury history.

 

[Evilhomer]

I hate the Canes. They ruined what could have been a perfect 2002 for me lol.

I still can't believe the leafs lost that series.

This site makes my eyes hurt.

 

[DarkKnight]

Don't mind the new look at all.

Looks like he is slowing down. Could use a game off here and there. Playing a lot given his age and injury history.

He really emphasized how much he needed the Christmas break to recharge, I found it interesting. In and out of the lineup might be the best usage for him, not sure the way he's playing physically, he can hold up. He's been pretty bad the last stretch.

 

[ACC1224]

Don't mind the new look at all.

I miss the separation between the Sticky threads and Regular ones but I never liked Sticky threads to begin with. I don't get why they're needed.