Toronto Maple Leafs 2008-2009 Schedule
by PPP on Jul 17, 2008 12:06 PM EDT
Email
PrintThe Leafs open the season in Detroit October 9th as the poor saps that get to watch the Stanely Cup banner go up in the rafters.
Their home opener comes two days later in a HNiC (new theme included) matchup with the Montreal Canadiens.
The Leafs will make a trip through Western Canada to bestow sellouts on the locals and pick up six points on November 11 in Calgary, November 13 in Edmonton, and the much awaited matchup with Kyle Wellwood on November 15 in Vancouver. They return the favour on three Saturday nights (that new theme better be great) February 21 (Vancouver) when Wellwood will make his return to the press box in the ACC, March 7 (Calgary) and March 14 (Edmonton).
Jeff Finger makes his return to Colorado on January 29 while Niklas Hagman hosts his former mates just prior to Christmas on December 23rd.
Other notable dates after the jump:
Battle of Ontario
In Toronto - October 25, January 3, April 11 (last game of the year)
In ottawa - November 27, February 28, March 9
The annual "Fill Scotiabank more than usual and embarass local fans" game has been scheduled for February 28's matchup which falls on a Saturday.
Battle to Ruin the Centenary
In Toronto - October 11, November 8, April 4
In Montreal - January 8, February 7, March 21
Battle of Newfound Friendships
In Toronto - December 6, March 24
In Washington - December 28, March 5
The full schedule for the Leafs' 2008-2009 season is available here.
Which games are you most looking forward to (relatively speaking) and which are you dreading? What do you think of the new schedule?
31 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
That first home game should be a big one for Mats.
by general borschevsky on Jul 17, 2008 12:16 PM EDT reply actions
No kidding
Cheers or Jeers…
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
If he ever stops ice-fishing...
Gonna have to say, Cheers.
by general borschevsky on Jul 17, 2008 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
no jeers! never any jeers!
A Toronto sports blog, where we unequivocally and unapologetically support the home team...
I hope he just retires. He might pull us out of lottery contention.
Darcy Tucker Fan Club*
* Blog contains less than 2% Darcy Tucker by weight.
with mats and an NHL backup goalie, and a coach who can teach these mother suckers how to kill a god damn penalty or two, we’re a playoff team.
A Toronto sports blog, where we unequivocally and unapologetically support the home team...
Time to get out of the sun ;)
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
83 points
with a team that couldn’t kill penalties and a beer-league backup…
and i’m enjoying the sun!
A Toronto sports blog, where we unequivocally and unapologetically support the home team...
Don't start...
Or I’ll talk myself into a scenario in which the Leafs can make the playoffs and once there who knows what can happen and maybe we’ll see a parade in Toronto and…and…I can’t do it.
Better to focus on Tavares and take any success as a bonus.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
Wellwood Matchup
I’m hoping to score some tickets to the Leafs game in Vancouver – preferably without having to support any scumbag scalpers or the bullcrap ticketmaster auction system.
Wellwood isn’t going to get much ice time this year.. Vignault doesn’t seem to like lazy, defensively irresponsible players. Crazy, I know!
I like your ideas and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
Patience! I’ve been pondering getting together enough time to put together a Leaf-themed blog for the Leaf ex-pats out there, away from the comfortable confines of southern Ontario and in foreign and hostile hockey markets. Lord knows we need to commiserate!
by LeafFanInVan on Jul 17, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I just bought tickets to the two games at Madison Square Garden.
:\
Darcy Tucker Fan Club*
* Blog contains less than 2% Darcy Tucker by weight.
Abused Significant Other Syndrome
They only make you feel terrible because they love you.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
The Return of Woz
I’m hoping the squad runs up a -4 for Woz on Monday October 13th…if he even plays on a horrible Blues team.
No Chance
1 goal and 2 assists in a blowout win for the Blues. It’s just the way it works for us.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
That game against the Blues is already a must-win.
by general borschevsky on Jul 17, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Congratulations
You just guaranteed that it’ll be a loss!
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
curse of my birthday?
Ever since I’ve been following the Leafs (only a few years, but still) on March 16, Leafs will lose. Even last year when they played on the 15th they lost. This year they play on the day after against the Lightning. I’m feeling an 8-1 stomping, personally.
And PPP, calling this “group therapy ” is a perfect description
Did you celebrate your birthday frequently last year? Because we caught quite a few curb stompings.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
well, last year’s kinda sucked, (stupid personal emotional stuff resulted in lots of alcohol and Darkwing Duck) but I meant the actual day. Any time around the 16. Then again…they may not be cursed—this is the Leafs we’re talking about
/ducks
Let's Get Dangerous
I am willing to bank that it’s the crappy Leafs’ fault more than yours but we’ll monitor it just to make sure.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
Wow
A Darkwing Duck reference, I never saw that one coming ever. I thought I was the only one who even remembered that show
Because Taking The Leafs Seriously Is Not An Option
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 17, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
Lets… get… dangerous. Daaarkwing duuuuck.
Darcy Tucker Fan Club*
* Blog contains less than 2% Darcy Tucker by weight.
When there’s trouble you call DW…Daaarkwing Duuuck!
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
Saturday Morning cartoons
Children of the 80’s Unit!
Because Taking The Leafs Seriously Is Not An Option
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 18, 2008 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s not even close to the same now that Japanimation has become so popular.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Latest Puck Daddy - NHL from Yahoo! Sports
- Saturday’s Three Stars: Another Malkin 5-spot; Price spoils Sundin night
- The Chicago Blackhawks’ losing streak is bad for everybody
- According to NHL, here’s why Dominic Moore escaped suspension for Fedotenko hit
- How Mats Sundin’s no-trade clause controversy made fans reconsider loyalty in NHL
- Nordiques Nation invades Hockey Day in Canada
Latest stories and headlines from NHL.com
- WHL Roundup: A look at Saturday's games
- Shinnimin scores twice and adds assist as Americans beat Chiefs 5-3
- Reid with three goals and an assist as Winterhawks beat Thunderbirds 7-2
- Willick scores twice, including winner, as the Blazers beat the Rockets 3-2
- Simpson 41 saves, earning the game`s first star, as Silvertips beat Giants 4-2
SBNation.com Recent Stories
StatCounter
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
