Dear God Let the Hurting Stop

by Chemmy on Oct 12, 2009 3:26 PM EDT in Maple Leafs Game Previews

Vesa Toskala's Leafs head into New York to play Henrik Lundqvist's 4-1-0 Rangers. The Rangers have gotten big contributions from two rookie defenders; first round pick Michael Del Zotto has five points in five games from the blue line and NCAA free agent signing Matt Gilroy has one goal in that same span.

This is going to be a tough game, the Rangers beat Washington in a weird game with some flukey goals on both sides, but until Marian Gaborik's groin explodes with a noise like a giant rubber band snapping (twaaaaaang) the Rangers are a serious team.

The Leafs will be facing Lundqvist, making it a shame Gustavsson can't outplay Henrik and start a second goaltending controversy early in his career, which means that our offense has its work cut out for itself if it wants to get things on track tonight.

Tonight's the first game of a back to back for Toronto, so a lazy effort tonight means Toronto will rack up two losses in a hurry. On the other hand it only takes one win for a team to gel sometimes. Don't forget your SPG picks and stop back here half an hour before game time for the game day open thread. Go Leafs go!

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Gaborik voodoo doll FTW

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Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way

by sleza on Oct 12, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions

- starts poking at Gaborik voodoo doll, specifically at the crotch area -

There. That should do it. ;)

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by Marc Pilgrim on Oct 12, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

CMON WORK!

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 12, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s the spirit. Make that groin hurt!

I'm just makin' my play
Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way

by sleza on Oct 12, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Make that groin hurt!

bow chicka wow OWWW! THE PAIN!

Un ananas (truculent) qui parle? Impossible!

by loser domi on Oct 12, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions

- continues to poke away at Gaborik voodoo doll’s crotch area -

You can’t do it just once.

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by Marc Pilgrim on Oct 12, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Stop trying to hurt the only good player on my fantasy hockey team!

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by PPP on Oct 12, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions

its only a matter of time

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by JaredFromLondon on Oct 12, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

He went to the dark side is now working for them. He’s gone now…

And that’s not very impressive drafting from hockey blogging wizard ;)

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Don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way

by sleza on Oct 13, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions

DESPAIR!!!!!1

Is it April yet?

by floridaLEAF on Oct 12, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

AGH! MY GROIN!!!

The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway

by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Oct 12, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

Anybody got a football that’s in New York?

by Belligerent Burkie on Oct 12, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Will be at the game. Will buy football on the way to MSG.

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by SkinnyFish on Oct 12, 2009 4:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Be sure to toss it towards Gaborik’s general groinal direction during the pre-game skate. :)

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by Marc Pilgrim on Oct 12, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Ever heard of Tanya Harding, Mr. Gaborik?

by JP Nikota on Oct 12, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Have you met my friend, Jeff Galuli?

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by SkinnyFish on Oct 12, 2009 5:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I just want to see some god damn fire out the Buds tonight. Give us a good effort. Show us you do actually have the testicular fortitude to drive to the net.

by birky on Oct 12, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

And guys, plz:

No stupid penalties. Be truculent without going to the sin bin.

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by Marc Pilgrim on Oct 12, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

THIS

not real concerned with wins and losses. i just want passion and energy. i’d consider it a moral victory.

unfortunately, they’ll have Avery playing, and you’ll all see why I’m advocating the need for an agitator…

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by blurr1974 on Oct 12, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Can we clone Avery, just the “agitator” part, not the “sloppy seconds” part?

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by Marc Pilgrim on Oct 12, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Isn’t cloning Avery already ‘sloppy seconds’?

by rob m. on Oct 12, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

On the other hand it only takes one win for a team to gel sometimes.

Wow, somebody turned into Mr. Positive.

by Leaf in Habland on Oct 12, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions

I just bought my #2 Luke Schenn jersey yesterday. Just gotta wait for the cresting and I’ll have it.

Hopefully it turns Schenn’s season around even though it won’t.

Go Leafs go!

Boo hoo!

by Chris Stoikoff on Oct 12, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions

I’m in the same position. Bought my jersey last week and am having the Schenn #2 cresting done. Hoping to have it back by the middle of this week… can’t wait!

-Graham-

by CanadianMaple09 on Oct 12, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

On the train to NYC we ran into 2 rangers fans. They want Orr to beat the shit out of Brashear tonight. Good guys.

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by SkinnyFish on Oct 12, 2009 5:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Watching the blood pool around his head tonight should be funny to watch.

Boo hoo!

by Chris Stoikoff on Oct 12, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess that would be OK, but the thing is, the fighting so far has not resulted in any more energy or momentum for our team. The team just picks up where it left off before the bout.

by JP Nikota on Oct 12, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, Chemmy’s still alive? I thought he was gonna jump off a bridge after last game.
Also, I am sad that our PVR is not yet hooked up because it means that I can’t watch tonight’s game; stupid lazy cable installers.
I’m surprised Toskala gets the start after the last game.
Also: Komi, please kill Gaborik. Thank you.

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by Karina on Oct 12, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions