Game Preview: The Leafs Go on a Trip!
by Chemmy on Nov 11, 2008 2:00 PM EST
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PrintPre-Game: 9:00 p.m., Leafs TV
Broadcast: 9:30 p.m., Sportsnet, AM640
Post-Game: 12:00 a.m., Leafs TV
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Toronto heads to Calgary after their exciting win against Montreal. The Flames are battling the flu. Jarome Iginla may be a game time decision and Dion Phaneuf has swelling around his eye from the above stick incident. This could bode well for the Leafs if they skate hard all night. Hopefully they're not jet lagged.
Let's hope Grabovski keeps his four game goal streak going and the Leafs get a good effort out of Toskala. Taking two out of three is going to be very difficult if the Leafs need to win in Vancouver later this week against Luongo.
Update: Since the Leafs are playing the rough and tumble Flames Jason Blake and Anton Stralman will be scratches with Ryan Hollweg and Jonas Frogren taking their places. If Hollweg hits someone from behind tonight I'll burn an effigy of him in front of the ACC before a game. Hockey Viking will be on the prowl for more big hits.
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Won’t be around for this one either.
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
I have a love/hate relationship with the Western Canada swing. On the one hand, I love the fact that the Leafs usually rack up the points and the Leafs fans are louder than the home fans.
On the other hand, I hate midweek games that end at 1am.
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Clearly
MLSE need to put pressure on the broadcaster so they can start the games there at 4:30pm over there.
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
I concur
More viewers are here anyway…
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Yup
We all know west coasters don’t matter anyway.
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
wait, whoa, hold on--
there’s a WEST coast now? wtf?
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
we talked about this...
i’m right next to Russia, last line of defense etc etc…
and for the rest of you, i fart in your general direction
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry
but according to Sarah Palin, Alaska is the only defence against Russia, and she never lies
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
and Alaska is just above California…everyone knows there’s nothing much else on the west coast besides California and Alaska…
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
in the ocean?
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 11, 2008 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
BC...?
never heard of it
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
I actually bought a camera for the sole reason of bringing it to the game in Buffalo I am attending next month, Now if i can only put my beer down long enough to snap some pics
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 11, 2008 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
when you’re in Buffalo be sure to remind them that not only do the Sabre’s suck but that during the War of 1812 we burned Buffalo to the ground. Twice.
by Mirinov's Nose on Nov 11, 2008 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
As loud and as obnoxiously as I possibly can
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 11, 2008 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
Done and done
Although I may be too busy cheering, having some frosty pops, and fighting off 6 Canucks fans with one meaty paw.
Wihle waiting for the leafs game to start..
….we can always watch Ott / Mon on TSN…. On second thought I rather have swim in acid.
Talk about having to pick the lesser of two evils. On the one hand you want the senators to continue their free-fall from finalists two years ago and on the other hand you want the Habs to lose big.
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Is it bad
That I want to watch Kostopolous’ face get driven into the glass?
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
SPG Time Error
Had the game starting at 9pm Eastern. If any of you ever notice the time is wrong, please let me know (gary at eringary dot com).
Whoops!
I didn’t notice either. Thanks for updating and being on top of it!
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i picked my SPG...
but then realized, I have no idea who’s sitting…anyone got a bead on a roster for tonight?
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 4:51 PM EST reply actions
Blake's
a healthy scratch.
A Toronto sports blog, where we unequivocally and unapologetically support the home team...
FAIL
that was supposed to be a reply to blurr
A Toronto sports blog, where we unequivocally and unapologetically support the home team...
figured...
the reply i mean.
Froggy? Cola? White? which one skates tonight in place of Van Ryn? (please be froggy, please be froggy…)
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
check out
TSN.ca’s Ice Chips…they’re on point…
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?id=11009
A Toronto sports blog, where we unequivocally and unapologetically support the home team...
Why are you so full of fail
Today?
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
the Sundin article
this morning just fucked me up completely!
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I agree
I think the Sundin article and Kostopolous did something to my head… I’m listening to Nickelback’s new single and I’m NOT hating it.
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
ya...
i’d get that checked out
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
i hope it's not contagious
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Oh God!
I hadn’t even thought of that! Should we avoid commenting with him? Could we catch it? I can’t not hate Nickelback, I just can’t.
Just use protection when commenting with Winkle.
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gotta practice
safe commenting
A Toronto sports blog, where we unequivocally and unapologetically support the home team...
it's not cool
to comment around with strangers kids. always wash your hands before and after using a keyboard, and remember, if you start to show symptoms such as liking Nickelback or constant FAIL, get yourself tested right away.
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
Where are my marbles?
Cuz I dunno
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
I don't know either
but I’m not getting close enoughto you to check. My health comes first. I hope you understand.
word...
i’ve got a little one at home to think about. it’s bad enough she’s been infected with a case of the Anaheim ducks (there’s a cure, and she’s slowly coming around, thank you for your prayers) but not hating Nickelback…well, i might as well load the gun and pull the trigger, my life would be over…
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
DAMMIT, health centre’s closed. No cheap condoms now.
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
Well
you could always make him be responsible for protection. But make sure you see him take it out and put it on properly.
If he really cares about you, and wants to comment with you, he’ll do it.
so long as...
when he’s done commenting, he’ll hold me…
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
It;s not that demanding
it’s not like I expect you to make me breakfast the next day
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
It really isn't
though I wouldn’t say no to breakfast. I like it when someone else prepares (or goes to get) my food.
That’s why I’m looking to employ a butler. I figure they can get me food when I’m not being served it post-comment.
You wouldn't want my breakfast
Unless you enjoy cooked eggs with chunks of shells in them
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
Cooked eggs with chunks of shells?
“It’s like there’s a party in my mouth and everyone’s invited!”
I see. Well, then I’ll just settle for post-comment cuddling. You can go out and get me breakfast from a restaurant, if you are so inclined.
Ok...
Still at work here…
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
I knew
I always knew… don’t tell me you and LD are teaming up now on that endeavour?
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
hey Mabel
are you on the stalker book? if so we should totally be friends and poke each other and stuff
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
what!?!?
I must stalk you..err, be your friend…on the facebook!
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
frownie face
no one wants to stalk me
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 12, 2008 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
I’m on there, just well hidden. But if you want, I can totally track you down so you can get into the stalking Mabel business…
Its not stalking if I ask you
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 12, 2008 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Okay fine
I will totally stalk you, without your consent. I will track you down and follow your every movement without your knowledge. I’ll go through your garbage, steal pictures of you and build a shrine to you in my room.
Happy?
all smiles
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 13, 2008 4:41 AM EST up reply actions
Most certainly
I think my brain’s been on the fritz since Friday night where I was stuck on the 401 taking 2 hours to transverse a stretch of that nightmare highway when it is normally a 10 minute drive at the most… then Kosto’s hit sent me to the edge and the Sundin article just knocked me right over man!!!!
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
2 hours?
you must have been flying…
it’s not an urban legend, LA traffic really does stop for no apparant reason other than a mind numbingly enormous amount of people driving cars that, despite what the state says, they are ill equipped to handle…
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
Frogen?
The guy with the contract that was all screwed up by the leafs, and the league was like no deal? Imagine a game where Hollwegg doesn’t smash someone into the boards?
Yeah
What ever happened to that Frogren issue?
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Blake is pissed
Via he we shall not link to….
Blake is steamed about being a healthy scratch tonight. After ripping off his equipment and letting loose a string of F bombs he had this to say:
"It’s just extremely frustrating. To be honest, I was very, very upset in Boston, but I didn’t really know what to say because I was caught off guard. It was the first time in nine years that I was a healthy scratch. I’m even more caught off guard this time, and I don’t know what’s going on, to tell you the truth. I’ll spend the afternoon trying to figure it out."
i just read that
and my thought was, Wilson was playing head games with Blake, if it’s true that there was no communication between coach and player. Wilson does have a history in SJ of not always being on the level with his players at times.
Blake, on the other hand, has to understand that he’s not producing. Surely he doesn’t think he gets points for shots on net? I think this goes along with Repressed Optimism’s take on Blake. He may not be taking well to Wilson’s style of coaching…
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
not producing
In the last 4 games the Leafs have scored 16 goals. Grabbo has 8 points over that stretch, Hagman 6. After that Kubina and Kulemin had 5 points in 4 games, Kaberle, Stajan, and Antro have 4 a piece. Ian White of all people has 3 points in the only 4 games he’s played this season, while Van Ryn and Poni each had 2 (Poni had both his points Saturday, Antro had 3 of his 4 also Saturday). Steen, Moore, Finger, and Mayers round out all the Leaf scoring with a single point each in the last 4 games.
Where’s Blake? Not even a single point? The Leafs score 16 times over 4 games and Blake doesn’t even pick up an assist somewhere? If he doesn’t score, what does he do?
There’s no room for him on either of the top two lines. Grabbo-Hagman-Kulemin or Antro-Poni-Stajan are set. His usefulness as a 3rd or 4th line player is limited. Other 3rd and 4th line players against certain teams may be more effective. Therefore, occasionally he’ll sit in the press box. What’s there to figure out? That took 5 minutes. Take the rest of the afternoon off, Blake.
by general borschevsky on Nov 11, 2008 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Cry Me A River
You’re on the fourth line buddy. Those guys tend to get scratched occasionally. Toss in your weakness along the boards and you’re not really an asset against the big teams out West.
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What does it say about Blake...
…when the apparent only coach he likes to play for (Ted Nolan) and the apparent only centre he can mesh with (Alexei Yashin) are out of the NHL?
Enjoy the 45 minutes of ice a game you’ll get playing for Ted on the Brantford Motts Clamatos next year, JB.
Fucking man up and DO something rather than sulk about being a healthy scratch.
by clark4calder on Nov 11, 2008 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
problem is...
he’s not even one dimensional as a player.
What he can do, he’s doing…
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
“It’s just extremely frustrating”. Funny, that’s what I think whenever I see Blake play.
by Mirinov's Nose on Nov 11, 2008 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
Wilson is giving him a taste of his own medicine
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 11, 2008 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
From 40 goals
To getting scratched for Ryan Hollweg in less than two years. Quite a fall from grace.
when you put it like that...
it hurts even worse knowing we’re stuck with him for another couple years…
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
I would have thought so
too…
But at this rate he’ll be in the minors by February. I don’t see Blake responding by playing well, and I don’t see Wilson playing him regardless, so that’ll have to happen.
thing is...
i really liked it when he signed. he was always one of those guys you hate to play against. didn’t think i’d hate to see him play for us either…
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Me too
Although god knows I’ve talked myself into some horrible shit where the Leafs are concerned.
Funny thing – I absolutely hated the Belfour signing when I found out.
creepy...
me too..are you me, or am i you?
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
But who are you if I am not me?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxNCGjW2JAg
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 11, 2008 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
3, to be exact...
…or 6 years of cap hit after they buy him out. Can’t wait to see his name on the Leafs’ salary list in 2014.
by clark4calder on Nov 11, 2008 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
if it were me...
i’d dress him against the “big” teams of the west.
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 11, 2008 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
play him against Montreal and Philly and tell him he’s got to go back to touch up all the icings.
by Mirinov's Nose on Nov 11, 2008 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
So….Blake is our own personal microcosm for the Ottawa Senators?
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 11, 2008 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
That’s the perfect analogy.
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I’d like to see Blake pull a Schubie Doo
by Mirinov's Nose on Nov 11, 2008 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
Ott/Mon game- just so ya know
Ruutu elbows down Lapierre (likely deserved, but i digress), Ruutu then runs 15 steps to drop the gloves with Boulion This second act didn’t make sense until it is revealed that Laraque was also on the ice. Standard Ottawa tough guy shtick. Do something dirty and run after a little guy.
Also
Kudos to McGuire for noticing Lapierre hitting Smith in the exact same position as VR-Pursenatcher
and slowing up so as not to drive his face into the glass. See Damien, it is possible for players not wearing blue and white to pull up and avoid injuring someone!
Alas, the asteroid I was hoping would have crashed into the arena by now has yet to materialize.
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