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Postgame Thread: Leafs 1 Canucks 3

Before this game on Twitter people were joking "who will score more, TFC or the Leafs?"


TFC is getting shut out, so fuck you. The Leafs looked fine tonight, sometimes you just don't win I guess.

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good game, you guys.
your leafs put up a very good fight.

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GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Oct 24, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

seriously. great game for the leafs, this team can’t buy a fucking break.

Getting saltier by the post.

by ohshrit on Oct 24, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn fiancee is a Nucks fan… no fuckin way she’s gettin laid tonite

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   2 recs

Yeah!!! You show her!!

by L510 on Oct 24, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

neither

is my husband

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sooooooo

Whatcha doin later? ;)

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is fucked….can we do anything for a win? We outplayed the shit out of them and this bullshit happens.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss winning and I miss Bob Cole.

Connection?

by general borschevsky on Oct 24, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah.. hearing his voice after the game makes me cry..
#BringBobColeBacktotheLeafs

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harry Neale over Greg Millen.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a chatty potato over Greg Millen. Harry Neale won’t make the drive from North Tonawanda. Bob Cole, unfortunately, is senile.

"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy

by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Oct 24, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good enough to call the Habs game.

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I caught the last few minutes of the habs game Cole sounded pretty damn good to me.

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by The Meatriarchy on Oct 24, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he did remember most of the players names, something he has become increasingly bad at

"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy

by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Oct 24, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s go Rangers!

by Leaf in Habland on Oct 24, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Penalties killed us in the 1st. That’s the story.

Otherwise that was probably the best effort the Leafs gave all season.

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(S/T kidkawartha)

by stucky on Oct 24, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

by L510 on Oct 24, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So many bounces tonight I couldn’t help but think that if that happened on the other end it would have been in the net. This is just, I dunno, playing like that and still not winning just kills my hope.

Great effort by the boys though.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On the plus side, this is a game where you can say “Kessel changes the outcome”.

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by Chemmy on Oct 24, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That is exactly what I was thinking. Kessel will pot 1 there for sure.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a men’s league game, later guys.

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by Chemmy on Oct 24, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuckin blows. This and the montreal game are the only two that leafs actually played better than the opposition. First one lost to bad goaltending, This one to crappy reffing. I feel bad but i think Monday is gonna be good. The MONSTER returns baby.

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by LeafFan1989 on Oct 24, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel a win on Monday. I really do, and if we lose then well I just don’t know.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bye bye all. had fun with you guys

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GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Oct 24, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here’s hoping we have better luck against your team next time.

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by stucky on Oct 24, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This was just the second game of seven where the Leafs deserved a better fate. If they play like this against Anaheim, I think there’ll be a better outcome.

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by mf37 on Oct 24, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It shows that they know how to work…can we play Anaheim right now? Pretty please

by WendelMadeMe on Oct 24, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello

Good game Leafs fans. You dominated much of that game and Vancouver had no answer but to hang on. And my apologies for that missed Edler penalty shot call.

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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 24, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The refs...

stole the game from us. Admit it.

SRSLY, good game.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The nucks one cuz of the refs and luongo. We got solid goaltending from Joey Mac though.

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by LeafFan1989 on Oct 24, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was pretty shitty it’s true. I’d be furious at the Edler one for sure.

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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 24, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Monster vs. Lou in the rematch… one for the ages

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Book it!

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by Yankee Canuck on Oct 24, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes at the end of a long losing streak you have a game like this, where you outplay the opposition and don’t get the breaks. This is how I feel about this game. That, and the penalties we took in the 1st did us in.

It’s getting really hard to accept moral victories though. We REALLY need a win.

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by stucky on Oct 24, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I give the Canucks big time credit for being hemmed in their zone for the entire third period and not once taking a lame penalty. The Leafs could learn from that.

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by The Meatriarchy on Oct 24, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm tempted, yet again....

to make references to my infamous Be A Pro character from NHL 10.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Please don’t. I may snap and take your head off.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he’s a fucking video game character. A fucking video game player will not win us a fucking game so please don’t fucking mention somebody who doesn’t fucking exist as a way to “help us win a game”.

Fuck, I like you, but keep on bringing him up and you’re gonna end up pissing me off to no end.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

rec’d for vitriole

"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy

by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Oct 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and for John Mitchellspeak

"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy

by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Oct 24, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On pace for 10 points. GO LEAFS GO

by not_Chemmy on Oct 24, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s a good thing we didn’t trade our first rounder this year.

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by eyebleaf on Oct 24, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kessel will make you eat your words.

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by LeafFan1989 on Oct 24, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

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by eyebleaf on Oct 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Motherfuckin' fail right here:
Maple Leafs are the NHL’s version of the Washington Generals!!! Ha ha

SRSLY, from the CBC site.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CBC comments are full of braindead morons. Not worth reading.

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don Draper always makes me feel better.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well its been a week since I’ve had a chance to use him

"He'll be fine, he grew up by a nuclear power plant"- Alexander Mogilny

by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mad Men

Best.Show.Ever.

Go watch now and swoon.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suRDUFpsHus

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like the Leafs by the time it is Tuesday

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, I think I know what my blog is going to be now :D

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's good to hear.

Can’t wait to see it.

And I’l help shill the blog if you want. :D

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will let you know when it is ready goes off to the lab to create it

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope that the guys realise they played one heck of a game tonight. They desrved to win this one and hopefully take this as a positive step moving forward towards anaheim.

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by LeafFan1989 on Oct 24, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Step one..

murder the refs.

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TRUCULENCE

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by LeafFan1989 on Oct 24, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Step two

Score more than 1 goal per game.

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by Archimedies on Oct 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Step 3

Not have luongo playing against you

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by LeafFan1989 on Oct 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Step 4

Make sure Blake kills Luongo effectively next time.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m all for exploding hockey pucks and razor sharp stick blades

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck it

I’m gettin hammered. Who’ll join me?

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

already half-way in the bag. pulling out the CR now

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LIVE FROM EDMONTON IS DRUNK NIGHT LIVE!

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pretty goal by Lubs in the Oilers game.

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Already done. I’m prone to crying and swearing a lot right now.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate turncoats… KILL HABS PLEASE NOW

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

me

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know about you guys

… but this team makes my liver hurt, bad.

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by BlueBuds on Oct 24, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loved the effort in the game, well in the 3rd period anyway. Had some nifty plays there!

Too bad the refs missed Edler’s little palming routine, but hey.

by LeafFanInVan on Oct 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Refs miss everything against the leafs.

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by LeafFan1989 on Oct 24, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bullshit offsides…
bullshit high sticking..
bullshit hand on glove in crease..

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahhhhhhhhhhhhh fuck

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by mauvais gardien de but on Oct 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only team who gets two 100 year aniverseries.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we a do-over on this season?

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh hey guys, I’m Mike Camalleri, I live in toronto but I don’t want to live where I work so I’m going to sign with a team I hate in the off-season and score a hat-trick for them to win a game.

Fuck you Mike. FUCK YOU.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no lotion for him

"He'll be fine, he grew up by a nuclear power plant"- Alexander Mogilny

by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just salt and vinegar

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ONLY.............this

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s just wrong…

Betcha Cammalleri would enjoy it though

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

google image search wins

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what did you type?

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It definitely had to have “Canadiens” in there somewhere

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also had the words anal dildo

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

“Canadians relaxation anal dildo device” ?

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think when you google Canadiens the autocomplete just fills in anal dildo

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

:D

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lukeschenn fucking sucks. seriously he looked pathetic. and Ian White is fucking dumb also. he makes some of the most mind boggling plays.

and the refs were all fucking retards. two of the 5 penalties vs the leafs in the 1st should not have been called and 5 more should have been called vs canucks in the third. not to mention the motherfucking penaltyshot for hand on the puck…

and can someone please fucking explain to my why the fuck Colton orrs line was on in the last 10 minutes. every time they were on we lost momentum and got stuck in our own end, which resulted in primeaus penalty for retardation.

and fucking Wallin should not be on in the last 5 when we are down by one. he is good on the penalty kill and defensively but has no offensive skill at all. if instead of wallin someone who can score was on, they would have tapped that shit in.

all in all, brian burke and ron wilson suck. Burke got us into this situation by aiming to build a team that is slow as shit and “Tough” . we have a defense which consists of a bunch of overgrown retards who cant do shit.

the leafs have no creativity, no skill. they are so predictable it is not even funny and its boring as hell to watch.

and i wouldnt even be so pissed if we had a first round draft pick, but noo . we dont have a first or second. atleast we have colton orr though.

and schenn looked like fucking shit all night, he was so useless i wanted to kick him in the face

by nikolaou on Oct 24, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how do you REALLY feel?

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by Archimedies on Oct 24, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

“ZOMGAGAGAGA Shenzz is sux”

No. Just, no.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude were you even watching the same game as us? Other than saying the refs missed the hand on the puck in the crease you’re talking complete bullshit.

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by stucky on Oct 24, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But Primeau’s penalty was the classic “Two minutes for bodychecking while wearing a blue and white uni” not retardation.

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, that was a fair call.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, it was boarding. It was a stupid penalty by a useless 4th liner.

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by eyebleaf on Oct 24, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

from my perspective...

the point is that the Leafs never get away with an infraction.

the opponents.. well that’s a different story.

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that’s a different point you’re making.

But that Primeau play was a penalty, 100%.

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by eyebleaf on Oct 24, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please allow me my sour grapes

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough.

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by eyebleaf on Oct 24, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone please remind me

why Primeau and Mayers are on the team?

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by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Oct 24, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 4th line

has to have SOMEBODY on it

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by Archimedies on Oct 24, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Truculence. Which is severely overrated.

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by eyebleaf on Oct 24, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well eye….say something hopeful please

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DON'T STOP BELEAFING

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAESo2uv-po&feature=player_embedded

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Transformers references

for the win.

I still like being compared to Optimus Prime. We’re both awesome.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you voiced by Robert Stack too?

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck yes.

(Actually Stephen Colbert.)

Also, I’m Captain America, as well. :D

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck yeah

"He'll be fine, he grew up by a nuclear power plant"- Alexander Mogilny

by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"He'll be fine, he grew up by a nuclear power plant"- Alexander Mogilny

by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Transformers + Don Draper = BLOG FUN

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m struggling.

But this team with the Monster in net, and Kessel up front, cannot be this bad.

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by eyebleaf on Oct 24, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

despite the nattering nabobs of negativity

I continue to be optimistic about Kessel. But then I am an optimist. I always look at the scrotum as half full.

"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy

by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Oct 24, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

I’m starting to believe that “truculence” may be some combination of toughness at the speed of molasses

"I'd walk into the Leafs dressing room to get ready for the day and Harold would be there in his boxer shorts shaving. King Clancy would drop by a little later, play the fool, and then head off to the racetrack." John Brophy

by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Oct 24, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds deliciously violent

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Two minutes for bodychecking while wearing a blue and white uni from behind"

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by Archimedies on Oct 24, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watching UFC now

Stay positive and hopeful… or get shitfaced… or high… or whatever it is you do to cope.

Just know this, it will get better. GO LEAFS GO!

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by stucky on Oct 24, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gonna get shit faced.. and then I’m gonna passout on the living room floor.

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well till Monday night. I have faith really, that will be our first win of the season. Come 1am Tuesday morning we will be off our faces happy with delight/alcohol at our first win.

GO LEAFS GO

by L510 on Oct 24, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope

It’s 0-81-1 for us this year.

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by Blinky on Oct 24, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody got Wilson’s presser?

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not on Leafs TV for some reason. They aren’t even doing a post game show.

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by The Meatriarchy on Oct 24, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably because there’s nothing to say. Seriously, after 8 losses, what else is there to be said that hasn’t been iterated already?

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by Blinky on Oct 24, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Biggest Problems

1. Giving up 5 power plays in the first period consecutively to the opposition who have the 5th best PP in the NHL.

2. Having no finish whatsoever.

3. The Refs sucking Canuck dick all night.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can anyone explain the

non-call on the Edler hand on the puck in the crease? or perhaps the hooking and interference calls that should have occurred on the Canucks?

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the plus side

1. The Goaltending actually looked good.

2. The PK killed off a lot of penalties.

3. The offense looked dangerous and the forecheck worked VERY well.

4. We know that Exelby can hit someone without taking himself out of position.

5. Matt Stajan actually decided to play for 2 periods… after taking a brutal penalty.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys. Looks like the Leafs are on the verge of turning it around. Take away those penalties they took in the first period and this could have been a different story.
You did get wrecked by Luongo as well.
Still, I see the tide turning for your team. Just an outsider POV.

by Sean Zandberg on Oct 24, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If I'm a Canucks fan

I’m seriously pissed at the team’s effort tonight… they are SO lucky they got 2 points.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damned straight. they didn’t deserve to win at all.

by Sean Zandberg on Oct 24, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that’s where Lou comes in. to hide the blemishes.

by Sean Zandberg on Oct 24, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I'm a Leafs fan (which I am)

I’m pissed we couldn’t capitalize.

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by Blinky on Oct 24, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Typical that Luongo gets his shit together against the Leafs. OF COURSE that happens against us.

//Angst. Angst. Angst.

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by Blinky on Oct 24, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Next time....

Blake should kill Luongo, not just attempt to do so.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah he’s rolling now. He was against Chicago last game as well. Anyways, you guys keep your heads up and have a good night despite. Thanks for being good sports at our site today. And on here.

by Sean Zandberg on Oct 24, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No prob.

Glad there weren’t anymore “vancitydans” running around on both sides.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you kidding?

That’s fucking embarassing… to the Red Bulls? That’s pretty fucking ridiculous frankly.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh…if Man City lose tomorrow I may be dead.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not that I harbor any real feelings about TFC or the MLS, I just saw people laughing on Twitter before the game about TFC scoring more than the Leafs and then TFC got shit on.

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by Chemmy on Oct 25, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Things I've read on this feed that make no sense to me.

1. Schenn didn’t suck… and the Leafs D isn’t that bad in their own zone coverages (finally)… but they give the fucking puck up WAY too easily… Beauchemin, Komisarek, and White stood out as negatives in that regard tonight.

2. The Leafs aren’t slow as shit – they pressured Vancouver incessantly… and Vancouver is a fast team, so they obviously aren’t that slow.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1. Schenn showed some balls tonight.

2. The ‘Nuckers got badly outplayed (especially in the third), they didn’t deserve the win tonight, IMHO.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was winning that fight

with Glass before the cameras actually focused on it… then he had a jersey blocking his view and he kind of got beat.

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- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Schenn was feeding Glass in the replay then CBC turned away. I actually kinda laughed at that.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kaberle had a very bad game turnover wise as well, Steve. It was almost like someone switched XLB and Kabby tonight.
Speaking of which, I think someone had a very good talk with XLB. Profound difference in his play this game.

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by kidkawartha on Oct 24, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He played it simple

and yeah Kaberle was brutal… wtf was with that chance to shoot where he passed it right back to Grabbo. He needs to fucking fire the puck already… it’s pathetic to watch.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was also livid with the 5 giveaways

on the final shift of the game… your goalie is pulled and you’re passing the fucking puck to the opposition? wtf is that shit.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we deserved that one

So brutal.
Also, mitchell sucks, he needs to sit.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AMEN

Mitchell is shit… I swear… that one shift where he stickhandled it into his own skates, lost his balance and face planted was so funny I would have been on the floor laughing if I wasn’t already crying over it.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

he really really sucked tonight. Sit him. Kulemin needs that ice time.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The other weird thing is

Kulemin can fucking score… he has a good shot… and he hits, and he plays better defensively…

I have no idea why Mitchell is in the NHL at this point, but Tlusty, Kulemin, and Bozak are not.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

time for changes. I can understand keeping Stajan in, we could trade him for something later this year, but Mitchell? Flash in the pan. Please be gone.
Kulemin is also better on the PK than Mitchell

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And if you drop Mitchell, and Blake

You can bring in Kulemin and Kessel and there you go.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was about to ask you how Michell looked live, since he looked absolutely horrendous on television. Just slow and ineffective who does virtually nothing on offence. Ugh, so frustrated with Mitchell.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Mitchell but he’s being Stempniakish this year.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stempniak

needs to hit the freakin’ net

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That SH chance nearly killed me. That was the first goal we needed.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh

and then he did it what, two more times? So brutal. So, so brutal.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno. I got too drunk that I don’t remember a whole lot from the game.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanted more beer. But was too impatient to line up for it.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want more beer but I don’t want to walk downstairs.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t have beer at home.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What!!!??? Oh my fuck…how do you live?

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rye

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

technically

I have “beer” – MGD, Bud Lime and Corona, none of which I will drink.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your taste in beverages is much better than your taste in universities.

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by puckurgently on Oct 24, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

your taste in hockey teams is better than your taste in universities

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well at least you can have water that will give you a buzz.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ll take any of those at this point. Well, maybe not the Bud Lime.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m drinking Carling. Go uni!!!

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I haven’t Carling in a little while. I should probably change that soon. Though I need to down these Coors Lights first. Meh.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no idea what this is referring, too. I may need to get drunk. Or drunker.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It breaks my heart to see anyone under 110 waste his remaining potential on Coors Light.

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by puckurgently on Oct 24, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, I get it now. My grammar has left my grasp right now as well. The Coors was free beer, so I’ll waste my potential with my head down. Deal?

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still heartbreaking.

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by puckurgently on Oct 24, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When the Leafs pull out a victory, I’ll upgrade my beer choice. By this point, I’m rather showing understandable failures in standards.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MGD can do the trick… I’m on equal parts Cap’n Morgan Spiced and Crown Royal

by Bobby Paradise on Oct 24, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too many forwards on this team don’t know how to finish their chances. Stempniak, Mitchell, Wallin, Blake, Stajan, and etc. That’s way too many forwards not doing anything with their shots.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

but it will feel good when Kessel’s getting those chances.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Kulemin can fucking score"

but the role he often plays doesn’t allow him to. Also I wonder if its better not to expose those kids to this.

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by BlueBuds on Oct 24, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, I was about to say the same thing. It’s mind boggling he plays so much when he has no finish, he doesn’t forecheck well, and gives away the puck very, very easily. Again, why is he playing instead of Kulemin?

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he tries hard

and he speaks english well?

That sounds bad… but that’s about all I can chalk it up to.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wilson alluded to some of the players being benched not having the right attitude. I’m thinking he’s referring to Kulemin for sure. I just haven’t pinpointed what it is that Wilson finds so offensive with Kuli for him to be in Wilson’s doghouse. Not only is a good, young player benched, but it’s obvious Grabs misses him. That’s two players being brought down by a single benching.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But to be fair

they outplayed the ‘nucks badly. They didn’t deserve to lose. The penalties were amazingly one sided, they got ZERO breaks from the refs, and the Canucks got away without suffering a penalty shot, or a few holding calls that might have swung the tide.

Despite the giveaways, and the crap play in the last minute, the Leafs still deserved to win.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

I was shaking in the 3rd, anticipating the win…. so crushing.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Out for the night.

Keep on beleafing see yea later. GO LEAFS GO!

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by Almo89 on Oct 24, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

later dude

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO LEAFS HAVE MINUSES AFTER THE GAME

that’s a victory… sort of.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t get that.. what about the +/- from the empty netter?

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah...

I didn’t think about that… nevermind.

I was making it up and not thinking about the empty netter.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game was a good kind of frustration for me. Instead of ripping my hair because the Leafs are so listless and out of sorts, I was getting frustrated by the Leafs coming so close to the tying goal and poor officiating. After the first period, Blake looked very good and was being ornery and aggressive. Exactly how he should play the game. Exelby was another one I thought who played a solid game with timely hitting, which shocked me. Stajan was on and off tonight, but at least he finished strong. That’s quite a few positives from a Leafs loss, which is a real first for this season.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blake is still failing in my books.

He looked better, but that’s irrelevant if he’s not scoring.

He is paid to score… he isn’t doing that… and he doesn’t really do much else very well.

The Stajan, Stålberg, Blake line looked dangerous though I will grant you that.

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."

- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So after tonights game

Poni-Grabo-Hagman = A for effort
Stajan-Blake-StÃ¥lberg = C for Stajan’s penalties and giveaways and Blake’s lack of finish, but overall they were ok
Primeau-Orr-Mayers = F for sucking and taking a dumb penalty in the 3rd. They are too slow, and Mayers and Primeau don’t do anything particularly well other than faceoffs.
Wallin-Stempniak-Mitchell = F for Mitchell killing us with his lack of skills. They need to score a fucking goal to make that line worthwhile.

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- Sir Winston Churchill

I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.

by Steve@Leafs.HockeyAnalysis.com on Oct 24, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought StÃ¥lberg was rather good, comparatively. I’m not sure how much of a goal scoring sniper he is, but why Blake and Stajan are constantly put together I have no idea. They’re too busy figuring watch other out that Stalberg’s on an island of his own.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I rather not see Blake as a regular player or at least off the first two lines either, since if he’s going to be aggressive and ornery, he can do that on the 3rd line. Granted, if Blake did this in game 2 and not game 8, I would be willing to give more slack. Small steps I guess.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exelby

really surprised me, he looked very solid out there tonight.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Canuck Dive. Leaf Penalty. No Suprise.

by Clawson on Oct 24, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The ref is watching, so if I fall, I won’t get up.
If it works for Mason “Olympic Diving Team” Raymond, it should work for me.

"We've had an ongoing problem with Grabovski this year." Bob Gainey, 4/04/09

by kidkawartha on Oct 24, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vancouver's really playing the "Olympic" thing heavy this year

Greg Louganis coaching Mason Raymond, Michael Phelps as Kyle Wellwood’s nutritionist…

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by puckurgently on Oct 24, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joey Mac

sure looked good tonight, if he keeps that up, I’d totally platoon him with Monster.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’ve been waiting for this ever since I heard he was signed, Karina. He has desperately wanted to play for the Leafs for a long, long time. He put in his time in Long Island with determination and patience and has been rewarded.
Now if he could talk Tavares into the same thing in a few years………. :)

"We've had an ongoing problem with Grabovski this year." Bob Gainey, 4/04/09

by kidkawartha on Oct 24, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t know that about him. I’m really proud of the way he played tonight, those two goals were well earned, and he really bailed us out a few other times. Great to see.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

First time this season where I can definitively say the two goals scored were the result of five consecutive penalty kills rather than poor goaltending. He kept the team in the game, and look at that, Leafs almost pull out a victory.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus christ

I thought I was cool with this whole day and I was IMing a coworker about the loss (canucks fan) and I was expressing how the refs may have been a little biased. He said “lose like a man” and I fucking lost it. I’m pretty lucky I didn’t smash my laptop over my knee.

Needless to say, that asshole is blocked forevermore and will get the cold stare at the office place. The guy’s a douche anyway.

by LeafFanInVan on Oct 24, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good

I have been trying not to break stuff too. Pretty wound up.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad I don't have to contend with douchy Mother-Nuckers here.

Though, I’m pretty sure vancitydan’s laughing his fucking ass off as we speak.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LFIV, long time no see. Maybe I can see why, heh. Seriously, I don’t know how you West Coasters can do it.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

most people out here are pretty cool, and sympathetic. The assholes just come out every now and then.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not so bad

the one idiot at the game shut up after I yelled at him for thinking Toskala was in net.
TONS of Leaf fans there tonight, so it wasn’t bad.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hard not to

when you hear Go Leafs GO louder than the Canucks cheers

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love the Leafs

and all the fans.

Always a proud member of Leaf Nation!

Go Leafs Go!

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by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good effort tonight

I think the Leafs will get their first win on this road trip as long as they remember to play a full sixty minutes. And the stupid penalties didn’t help matters, either.

by Rock Outta SoCal on Oct 24, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I almost forgot about that bulls*it boarding penalty on Primeau. He didn’t hit Hordichuk in the numbers like Ruutu got Tucker last night.

by Rock Outta SoCal on Oct 24, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was a bad hit, I saw it in person. Not as bad as Ruutu, but it was boarding.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup, nothing Primeau could dispute on that play. It was a foolish, selfish penalty for a guy who’s really a bit player on the team anyway.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh

most looked legit. It’s the missed calls that bother me.

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad

to see him though, we finally have a 4th line that Wilson trusts. It was his first game, he’ll stop plays like that once he’s gotten his legs under him.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought he played againt New York earlier, but I must have hallucinated. Wilson rotated his lines fairly well tonight, aside from seeing Mitchell so many times, and Primeau was likely brought in for experience and the PK. I certainly don’t expect him to score many goals, so I won’t judge him by that standard. But taking a needless penalty was not something I enjoyed from a guy who’s lucky to get north of 10 minutes of ice time. You’re right though, I can’t begrudge him too much since he hasn’t played many games as of yet.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

Orr-Primeau-Mayers is a 4th line that I like a lot. They’ll be good for energy and truculence. Quite excited that they’re finally playing together.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m guessing Primeau stood out more live, rather than the telecast. Craig Simpson really got on my nerves tonight. Way more so than Hughson.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank goodness I didn’t have to listen to them

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by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I figured it out between the two. Hughson leaves a lot to be desired, but it’s Simpson (and Healy doesn’t make it any better) that winds everyone up. He constantly praises the other team, while neglecting to mention the exact bad plays he blasted the Leafs for earlier. As a result, Hughson has to prompt him to continue or refer back to Simpson’s earlier point.

Consequence? CBC has a terrible national broadcast booth because they feel it’s their job to positively describe the other team, so they aren’t accused of being Leafs homers.

Damn it. These guys are making me do a play by play of them now. You’re killing me, CBC.

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by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

my hope is that one day, Arch will become head of CBC Sports and then all will be fixed.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What I would like to see

is a sportscast where they sit on a couch overlooking the arena and talk about it the way fans actually talk about it. Get a fan or two of each team, and let them argue.

Leafs Rumination: hockey and sesquipedalianism.

by puckurgently on Oct 24, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sort of like that fan experience thing they do with soccer in the EPL, where they pit two fans together of opposing teams to react on the game?

Supporter of the Sergei Berezin "Give and Go" - You give me puck, then you go to hell

by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

still here.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

still here, watching the Wings/Avs game

http://mauvaisgardiendebut.blogspot.com - This is where I write words.

by mauvais gardien de but on Oct 24, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why to the HNIC staff call

PJ Stock, “Tiny Bubbles” ?

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

seems weird they would make fun of him on air like that.

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they always make fun of him

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s what happens when he spends time in the HNIC hot tub.

"We've had an ongoing problem with Grabovski this year." Bob Gainey, 4/04/09

by kidkawartha on Oct 24, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am

watching Alien Resurrection. This movie makes no sense.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The basketball scene is great, though.

"We've had an ongoing problem with Grabovski this year." Bob Gainey, 4/04/09

by kidkawartha on Oct 24, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mostly weird.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least they didn't suck.

Could have been a lot worse … another loss but they showed signs of life.

http://leafsandstuff.blogspot.com/

TC

by leafsandstuff on Oct 24, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

life

now if they could finish, we’d be on a roll

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my throat

is soooo sore from shouting at the game

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Was the game full capacity, or were people slow getting into the game? Seemed like a few non-occupied seats in the arena whenever the cameras did a pan-over of the crowd.

Supporter of the Sergei Berezin "Give and Go" - You give me puck, then you go to hell

by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah

full capacity, just many people running to the washroom/taking their time getting back to their seats.
Loudest I’ve ever heard GM place, though.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used to go to all the Leafs-Canucks games when I lived in Vancouver. Always lots of fun. Except the time some stupid Canucks fan dumped beer on me.

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was

half expecting that to happen, but it didn’t.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

went to about 4-5 games, only once did I have trouble. I was super pissed because I got thrown out of the game.

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

I gotta say i was tempted to go that far. Another reason I didn’t invest in anymore beer.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it helped a lot that there was a big Leafs contingency in the game tonight.

Supporter of the Sergei Berezin "Give and Go" - You give me puck, then you go to hell

by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there always is.
The guy in front of me had an autographed Sittler jersey. Next to him, Salming. Their buddy had an Ace Bailey jersey.
SO COOL

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there usually is. I remember a game I went to.. back in 2000/2001 there were more Leafs fans than Canuck fans. The Canucks got booed on and off the ice. And security spent most of the night tossing drunking Canuck fans out of the game.

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I’m not surprised. I’m trying to think of places where that’s not the case in Canada, and I’m not sure that I can really.

Supporter of the Sergei Berezin "Give and Go" - You give me puck, then you go to hell

by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's true

I really love how the Habs hate us. Most other teams, I find annoying.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leafs-Habs

is a fun rivalry. You can talk to the average Habs fan about hockey. I respect-hate them. The rest are all “67”, “You Suck”

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 24, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I also

think that Wings fans love to hate us the most too.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really, really miss the Wings-Leafs rivalry games.

Supporter of the Sergei Berezin "Give and Go" - You give me puck, then you go to hell

by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do too...

But the Wings are too damn busy thinking they’re the class of the NHL.

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 24, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loudest I’ve ever heard GM place, though.

Fancy that, I thought the Canucks fans were insisting that the Leafs didn’t do anything for them.

Supporter of the Sergei Berezin "Give and Go" - You give me puck, then you go to hell

by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they’d never admit it.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh, Elliote Friedman led off his opening remarks with how the Leafs are the team Canucks fans most love to hate, as a few of the Canucks were screaming “Leafs suck” behind him towards the cameras.

Supporter of the Sergei Berezin "Give and Go" - You give me puck, then you go to hell

by bkblades on Oct 24, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good for Elliotte.
I have the game on my PVR, I will now use this clip mercilessly

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

best part was the go leafs go chants.

fuck the canucks

by nikolaou on Oct 24, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

stupid Canucks and their goalie that gets paid 10X ours does

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 24, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

man what it really comes down to is they take stupid penalties, can’t give it their all for the whole game, and are the laughing-stock of the entire sport.

Go Houston Rockets!

by Duster on Oct 24, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

leafs jets blue jays eskimos. those are my teams and im THIS FAR from quitting sports.

by bringbackbower on Oct 25, 2009 12:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just saw the Futurama episode

where Bender turned fat, and I immediately thought of Kyle Wellwood. :D

by Kavel Pubina on Oct 25, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, I like Stempniak more than some...

but can anyone tell me why Stempniak had the most icetime of all our forwards while doing… nothing?

by koopa kid on Oct 25, 2009 12:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i am thoroughly disgusted by the officiating tonight. That was some of the most lopsided calls I’ve seen in a long time.

i can’t handle this anymore….

"Sanity is not statistical." - George Orwell, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...

by blurr1974 on Oct 25, 2009 12:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lopsided officiating…
lopsided commentators..

I call “That restaurant with all that goofy shit on the wall”

I like to eat the yellow snow behind the zamboni

by Kerry Fraser on Oct 25, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hope it somehow comes to light that Brian Burke took every refs mom out for a nice seafood dinner and then didn’t call them back.

i don’t get how a team can be so blatantly biased against by the refs, and the league not notice it. I can’t even count on one hand the amount of missed calls for the Leafs.

Half the first period on the PK? How is that possible? Some of those calls I’m still vexed over. Stalberg was knocked off the puck in the EXACT same manner Schenn took out a Canuck, AFTER Schenn took out the Canuck. So, it’s not like the refs hadn’t seen the call before or something.

I am at a loss for a reason to watch a Leafs game. Not due to the team, because their effort tonight was epic, but because of how horrible the officiating is. There’s nothing a team can do about that. Bag skate because the refs hate you? Dodgeball because the refs hate you? What exactly is the solution?

"Sanity is not statistical." - George Orwell, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...

by blurr1974 on Oct 25, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dorothy Mantooth is a saint!

http://mauvaisgardiendebut.blogspot.com - This is where I write words.

by mauvais gardien de but on Oct 25, 2009 3:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bribery?

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Oct 25, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

 Anyone watch UFC tonight

Spoiler!!!!!!

Shogun got anal raped by the judges.

by 6rick6 on Oct 25, 2009 1:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can’t believe that call. What a disgrace that sport is.

by Sean Zandberg on Oct 25, 2009 3:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a crazy decision. I was shaking my head the whole way home.

Also, holy hell did Yoshida get KTFO.

Resident Capologist

by clrkaitken on Oct 25, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

First Win in the ACC goes to...

The Raptors?

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by calypso016 on Oct 25, 2009 2:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Predictions

Ray Ferraro ( my nieghbour) and the cashier at the beer store both predicted the canucks would win 4-2. Hahahahaha jokes on them.

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