Maple Leafs 3 at Flames 4: Too Cute By Half
by PPP on Nov 12, 2008 12:07 AM EST
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The expected crowd of blue and white faithful materialised but something was missing...oh yeah, effort. Not that the Leafs didn't play a decent gme and try right to the very end when they scored one of the top 10 weirdest goals I have ever seen (and hat's a good lesson in why you never want to have your centreman drawing the puck back towards your own net) but they lacked that certain je ne sais quoi that lead to a beatdown of the Habs.
The game started out well enough with a moving pre-game ceremony and chants of Go Leafs Go ringing around the Saddledome. The Leafs opened the scoring on a shot by Ponikarovsky that Kiprusoff mishandled. The Flames tied the game when Our Luke and Saviour decided to test the Leafs by misplaying a bouncing puck and not hitting Bertuzzi. He needed to have the team face adversity so he let that happen. That was not a mistake.
The game then got away from the Leafs. They were constantly manhandled down low and tried to use shot-blocking to hide the fact that they were not quite taking the extra strides needed to reach the puck carrier. This allowed Iginla to be all alone behind the defence on the second goal as Frogren came out to cut down the angle. Phaneuf's goal went in off of Kaberle's shin at the end of a sequence that resembled a penalty-kill so much that I had to rewind and ensure that the Leafs were not shorthanded.
But again the Leafs didn't give up and they pulled back to within one with just under a minute left. Unfortunately, no one told them that when you have the puck and are set-up in the offensive zone with the goalie pulled that someone has to shoot it. There was way too much passing on that last sequence for a team that fires the puck like it's their job most of the time.
This is going to sound weird but Ian White played pretty well last night. In fact, he's played pretty well every game. Nikolai Kulemin is where I thought Grabovski was about 5 or 6 games ago. He just needs one of his amazing speed bursts to result in a goal to get him rolling again but he's really looking like a player.
So it's another teachable game for Ron Wilson as the team heads to Edmonton. Please check out the rec'd fanpost to answer the questions posed to us by Oilers Nation and offer your suggestions for the questions to send them.
Thanks to everyone that popped by the basement for the game thread. MapleLeafs85 shows that the best way to overcome Blurr is to be in a hospital bed.
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not surprised they lost
lots of falling back and little fighting going on for the puck
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
No joke
They got outmuscled a lot.
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by PPP on Nov 12, 2008 12:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't have happened
if we had blake skating with the puck on the perimiter slowing the game down with shots to the chest on kipper
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ps
who’s got the spam crown?
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:14 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think you got it
"I'll take some Cream Pie" - Barack Obama
"THATS WHAT SHE SAID!"
by MapleLeafs85 on Nov 12, 2008 12:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i dunno
seriously it was close
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The results won’t be certified until a manual recount.
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by PPP on Nov 12, 2008 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
my chads are hanging all over the place aren't they?
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what...
i work out..
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You do?
Hmmm…that visual is getting better and better.
Hello salty goodnes!
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
they'rer sad chads...
being emo and all
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You have to wait for tomorrow morning. My computer at home is too slow to handle over 1000 comments.
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by PPP on Nov 12, 2008 12:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
get a new puter
or two
Or do like my house, we got six! Two for everyone!
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
by Winkle on Nov 12, 2008 8:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wilson...
….likes the spunk of the team.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
they've got gumption
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
moxie
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heyyyyy-oooo!
Heh heh heh….YOU are correct sir.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yet another point for our marathon negotiation.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose so. So, when is this fabled negotiation going to take place? And how much time should I book in my dayplanner?
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Saturday…Saturday…Saturday…we’ll sell you the whole seat…but you’ll only need the EDGE!!!
I’d book through Monday morning to be safe.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No can do
I have to spend my Saturday drinking and taking part in the great Canadian passtime, and will not be around a computer. Any other suggestions?
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
…I’ll have to consult my schedule.
You’re playing lacrosse on Saturday?
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Please do consult it. I want to get this negotiation underway as soon as possible.
And I should have clarified – the second great Canadian passtime on ice.
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
You’re like 7 different kinds of awesome.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We closing this joint down again?
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
I could be studying for stats, but I’d rather be here. I can prioritze with the best of ’em.
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Im flattered...
…I win over stats ;)
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You do indeed. Now, if my final was tomorrow, it would be a tougher call. But today? You are the clear winner. No contest.
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d happily step aside for a final.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll keep that in mind when that comes up, and your kindness would be greatly appreciated.
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Think nothing of it – you’ve earned it.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s one of the 7 kinds of awesome.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I see. Being awesome is kinda awesome, isn’t it?
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed it is. That reminds me of an appearance that the late, great Phil Hartman made on Letterman years ago…Letterman introduced him as “the man of 1000 voices”.
Phil said “go ahead, pick a number and I’ll do the voice.” Letterman said, “Ok, what’s #1?”
Phil said “That would be my own speaking voice”.
Your #1 kind of awesome is your awesomeness.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well I didnt mean to cause blushing…and frankly I’m impressed with myself – you don’t seem the type to blush easily ;)
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t. But I would take it as a compliment for that very reason.
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well then I shall…and with that, I think I should go out on top ;) I hate mornings…
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Though, truth be told, this is more fun than sleep.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Leaving on a high note? Not a bad idea, and I’m with you about mornings. This is more fun than sleep however.
Sleep tight, and let me know about the rescheduled negotiation.
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I shall do just that.
Sleep well, awesome Mabel.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
…that I’ve seen so far. I’m open to more.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like that you’re open to it. Let me know about potential times for negotiation, as I’d like time to prepare. I have this feeling you’ll be tough…
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You've got no idea...
…the Teamsters have brought me in as their “closer” before.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did they now?
I don’t know that I believe that. I think you’re just trying to psych me out.
Though, I do think you can close a deal when you want to.
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s all about getting the mental edge. Whatever it takes ;)
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And you think you’ve got the mental edge now? Oh, aren’t you just the most adorable delusional thing ever…
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m okay with you calling me adorable, but delusional? Not so much.
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Point a) is a given. I’m reserving judgment on point b).
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is point b something we need to negotiate? Are you keeping track of all these points up for discussion?
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My attorney is keeping a running transcript. Got to use that retainer for SOMETHING productive.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just so long as we’ll have an accurate record when we need it, I’m happy.
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
All of our requirements will be provided for.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
okay i put the last of my energy
battling Blurr I’m out
"I'll take some Cream Pie" - Barack Obama
"THATS WHAT SHE SAID!"
by MapleLeafs85 on Nov 12, 2008 12:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Later
Get well soon.
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by PPP on Nov 12, 2008 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be back on the ice
in four weeks
"I'll take some Cream Pie" - Barack Obama
"THATS WHAT SHE SAID!"
by MapleLeafs85 on Nov 12, 2008 12:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
asta
get well
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a valiant battle...
…waged by two worthy combatants. My congratulations to you both.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
Thanks for all the well wishes I appreciate it alot esp from strangers who have similar interests
"I'll take some Cream Pie" - Barack Obama
"THATS WHAT SHE SAID!"
by MapleLeafs85 on Nov 12, 2008 12:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
strangers?
dude, we’re in your room…those are some serious painkillers… :P
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Martine...
….is…um…out there tonight.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
grabs and the boobies hate each other apparantly
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
boobies = kosTITSyns
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by PPP on Nov 12, 2008 12:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh ok, I thought it was vids of him an a stripper or something.
TLusty’d be all “Now you know how it feels”
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on Nov 12, 2008 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
dudes
and mabel, i gots to run. got a wee case of the sickies. c-ya mañana
Anybody throws me against the boards I'm gonna piss all over myself.
The Left Coast Lock
by blurr1974 on Nov 12, 2008 12:22 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ok
Don’t wake up my mom and sneak out of the back door of the basement but I gotta get to sleep. I have a long day of drinking and beating the shit out of my goat tomorrow.
Cheers.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Nov 12, 2008 12:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Frogren?
What happened to him? He wasn’t the worse Leaf out there.
...
by puckbuddy on Nov 12, 2008 12:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
No
he wasn’t. I can’t say I really noticed him much.
by Mabel on Nov 12, 2008 12:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ir was a whole mess of “meh” tonight.
by clark4calder on Nov 12, 2008 12:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he didn’t play 1/2way of 2nd period and onwards. In the third is when I noticed White took his spot but during the 2nd I thought something was up with Shenn when I failed to see him with his normal partner Kaberle.
In any case you could tell what game this was gonna be when Kaberle pulled a McCabe and tripped over the net in the first. To be fair to him he was backing up and not looking so maybe he thought there was no net there…
...
by puckbuddy on Nov 12, 2008 12:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stajan's Goal
Need to check the replays, I missed this game as well
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
by Winkle on Nov 12, 2008 8:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ok...
That was WTF-worthy
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
by Winkle on Nov 12, 2008 8:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
is there video of this somewhere?
oh, and new LD after a whole lot of swearing and cursing at blogger: http://wwold.blogspot.com/2008/11/tomas-and-jiris-night-of-prague-glamour.html
Making stuff up since real Leafs news is far too depressing
by loser domi on Nov 12, 2008 10:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Toskala .875 SV
last night , is once again not good enough. Had he been out of the net even a little bit, Phaneuf wouldn’t have scored. Our goalies are absolutely killing us. Its time to give Joseph another shot, and if he can’t do it try Pogge out. Its time to start booing Toskala. He likely already cost us a playoff spot.
by penaltyshots on Nov 12, 2008 9:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
the best defense is to play 200 ft from your goal
Probably due to the magic reindeer dust in his man purse, Toskala rarely makes a bad demoralising save and can often step up his game when its important. But its tough to make saves with 10 guys in the blue paint.
First off, we need a defensive shutdown line to stop the momentum created by the other team hemming us in our zone for multiple shifts. I think that the coach has a pet project named Jason Blake who needs to crash the net on a consistent basis and forecheck more effectively. Look at the results we had against New York, New Jersey and Montreal. Pissing off a goalie is sure to result in a couple goals. Blake’s goal scoring days are gone, there is no future contract for him based on such a talent, its time he morphs into a useful player for his team. He can skate, and the fact that he was able to pot 40 goals at some point means he knows were to be on the ice when its important that he be there. His linemates could be any combination of guys who play the waterbug game of keepaway.
Secondly, defense again. The potential offense of the man grabs lemon bunch allows them to get the benefit of the doubt when defending. But they need to institute the Mario where one guy stays high in the defensive zone waiting for a break out pass (more commonly known as floating). If it works even one time during a game, you don’t see the entire opposing team on top of your goalie. Thirdly, the Schendel just had a case of nerves. He pinched a triple coiler in his first exhibition game too, but showed that he had the composure to shake it off the next game
by blue with age on Nov 12, 2008 12:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the problem with that is Blake has caught Tuckeritis, he now thinks he is a high paid goal scorer, he wants to score goals they get the highlights and the acolades!
Because Taking The Leafs Seriously Is Not An Option
by JaredFromLondon on Nov 12, 2008 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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