Maple Leafs 3 v. Devils 4: New And Exciting!
by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:29 PM EST
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Well, that sucked. Tough end to the game and it highlights just how focused the Leafs have to be to beat one of the top teams in the East. The second goal came when Wallin let McAmmond walk past him and Schenn couldn't catch him. The third goal came after the Leafs got swamped and Poni took a good penalty. The Devils passing was good but Gustavsson kneeled on his way from post-to-post. I noticed him do it a few times before and it was just enough to let the shot through. The Leafs had a chance to clear the zone and it just got stopped by Ilya Kovalchuk.
On the fourth goal the Leafs again lost a battle against the boards. The initial shot was screened and going back across Gustavsson's body so I hesitate to blame him for the rebound. Lee Stempniak didn't cover his man and there's the game. The sad part is that the Leafs wasted 56 minutes worth of good hockey. Even when the Devils were pressing to start the third period they seemed much more in control. Not to mention, Rickard Wallin's goal now comes in a losing cause when it could have been the winner.
We'll see how the team reacts tomorrow night. That will play a big part in how I feel about this game. Right now, I think that there are enough young players here that you can look at the first 56 minutes and think that they are learning something. But if they come out flat tomorrow night it's much harder to cushion the blow.
Corsi and Fenwick | Head-to-Head TOI | EV Face-Offs | Shift Charts
Game Summary | Event Summary | In Lou We Trust Game Recap
Some quick thoughts because, having written this part after the jump at 130am, frankly it's hard to get too worked up right now about the mistakes that the Leafs made at the end of the game.
Corsi - Once again, the Leafs were hammered at even strength. In fact, the only player that has a positive rating was Dion Phaneuf. He also played over 27 minutes and finished even on the night.
EV Face-Offs - Luke Schenn and Francois Beauchemin were Ron Wilson's go-to pairing for defensive zone face-offs.
Shift Charts - It is hard not to lay a portion of the blame on Ron Wilson. Frustratingly, after the tying goal he did not call a timeout. One of the big complaints about Paul Maurice was how often he'd sit and watch his team lose control of the game without trying to break up the opposition's momentum.
After the tying goal Wilson ran out the following players: Alexei Ponikarovsky, Carl Gunnarsson, Luke Schenn, Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak. I was going to criticise those choices but he put out 4 of his top 7 plus-minus players. Tyler Bozak was the only centre on the positive side of the face-off ledger (56%) and Phil Kessel who had two assists on the night and was even. I initially thought about Fredrik Sjostrom as an alternat to Kessel but he had just been killing the penalty. That's where the timeout would have come in handy.
However, on the bright side, four of those players were under 24 years of age ( Schenn 20, Gunnarsson 23, Bozak 23, Kessel 22) and represent the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs. They were being put in that situation to learn how to handle it. Player development is one of the principal goals of this season. Players will not learn in one game. They need to repeatedly be exposed to a variety of pressure situations so that they learn how to handle them. Of those four, Gunnarsson and Bozak have played fewer than 30 NHL games while Luke Schenn is just in his second year and Phil Kessel is the only one with any real experience. This was always going to be the case. Even if the Leafs decided to keep all of their picks and tank for a few years the players drafted would need to learn how to handle these situations. Let's keep that in mind. Now, if they are making the same mistakes next February or the February after then we've got some serious problems. Until then, remember that this is all part of the process.
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The haircut
Needs to go.
Other than that, I’ve gotta say… The man can do it up
Willing to trade humour for cash, straight up.
yeah the hair is out of date
I’ve actually always been impressed by how he dresses
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
IMHO
The time with Cuthbert has really accelerated his ability to get dressed in public
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It's one thing...
To throw clothes on and head out to some club downtown where you’ll have VIP and use the back entrance with teammates, it’s a total other beast to go out in public an actress, fully knowing that you’ll be photographed together.
Willing to trade humour for cash, straight up.
I agree
that tomorrow’s game could change how I feel about losing like this tonight.
The Luck of the Irish Leaf: Because when the Irish are short on luck, at least there's tons of booze.
We need to fucking murder them tomorrow. The sens are going to be cocky so we need to take advantage of that.
Columbus: It's amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.
Or the Leafs season: either one works
I want… no, demand… blood.
leaf fan stuck in ottawa, a localized black hole that will suck everything in that area to oblivion.
A 10-1 Leafs victory with Phaneuf knocking out about 3 players isn’t too much to ask for right now.
The Luck of the Irish Leaf: Because when the Irish are short on luck, at least there's tons of booze.
after noticing that lazy eye
in Wallin’s rose picture, I can’t un-notice it
I'll roll up on you smooth and punch you in the jeans
What?
I made good ones!
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
So many things to fix
First off, it sure looked like the Monster hurt his left leg, and was left in. Beyond that why does Wilson send out Bozak-Poni-Kessel in the last minute after Poni takes a dumb penalty the minute before?
Poni covered Phaneuf’s ass with that penalty.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Feb 5, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
heh
Well, he gave the rest of the team a chance to save a goal and they let him down.
Would you rather he let the Devil score then?
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Well why don't you?
People often say ’rec’d’ around here without actually recommending a comment. I don’t understand why.
haha
GOOD POINT.
Thank you for pointing that out.
Better than saying REC is to just REC
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
it’s there
get off the 14400 BAUD modem?
might help
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
I feel like this game should be a do-over.
Pumps out more male with one thrust of the pelvis than the United States postal service over the last 146 years.
I feel like it’s a learning experience.
Can’t try to sit back and relax when facing a tough veteran team like the Devils.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
Funny thing was the Devils were going flat nowhere with 5 minutes left.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Feb 5, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
yup
Lots of hustle and no results
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
After that 3-2 goal, Jonas didn’t look right.
Not sure if the right call would have been to pull him, or take a time out or something but he didn’t look comfortable at all.
at one point the puck was dribbling by him 2 feet to the right of the net and there weren’t any jersey players near, he didn’t even try to play it.
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
I’m thinking a time out to check him out would have been good.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
A timeout
should have been called, regardless of Gustavsson.
Personally
Willing to trade humour for cash, straight up.
Looked to me like the shot he kicked out for the winning rebound, was going wide. Too close for comfort, but that puck needs to go in the corner.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Feb 5, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
He was solid for most of the game, but after that collision and goal he was totally thrown off
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
I think it just wrong-footed him which seems to be something he needs to work on. The Leafs also didn’t cover their men. They watched 3 Devils skate hard to the net
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
thats what happens
when you play to keep a lead and you don’t run a top defensive system.
Mistakes will happen and good players/teams will capitalize on them.
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Initiative
if you’re not doing the pressing – they are
I hate this protect the lead crap wherever I see it
by The_Truculenster on Feb 5, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
this +infinity
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
Yup
Prevent defence does nothing but prevent wins
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Leafs are so uncertain
what do do with a lead…
It’s been that kind of year
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Yah, the whole ‘protect the lead’ garbage is not the way to go.
Keep putting the pressure on, I hate the passive way we finished this game.
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Ugh
You’re right, but how many times has this lesson been pounded in this year?
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The answer would be
not enough times, apparently
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
New players, new lessons I guess
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Heh
Sure, if you want to give yourself an ulcer ;)
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Thing is...
If they did it over, how much better could they have possibly played in the first 56 minutes?
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how the hell did that happen? seriosuly? wtf
by The_Truculenster on Feb 5, 2010 9:35 PM EST reply actions
Don’t forget to title pictures
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
This sums it up better
Columbus: It's amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.
Or the Leafs season: either one works
I am concerned about Monster though, was he hit in the head? He looked stunned.
A time out to check on him may have been good.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
Last thing he needs
is another high profile injury
by The_Truculenster on Feb 5, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
throw in a jar of marmalade
and you have a deal
by The_Truculenster on Feb 5, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
After that last 4 minutes, I’m stunned too
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
I’m only 24 for chrissakes, watching the leafs is taking years off my life, i reckon i’ll be dead at 30 if they keep this up!
He is gloating in the shadows
and writing about ‘here we go again’ for tomorrows blog
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t really blame much (except the first goal) on the new guys.
Columbus: It's amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.
Or the Leafs season: either one works
… and the Poni penalty. Phaneuf was out to lunch on that play.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Feb 5, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
If 1967ers has made it you’ll be okay. Just eat better and exercise more
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
I’m screwed. I live like pre-heart attack Pat Quinn.
I have a thing I never update and a Twitter account
Leafs almost killed him…
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
And they were half decent back then, I can’t imagine how he’s surviving Edmonton.
Truculence...starting 10/1/09
I don;t think he’s legally alive.
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I’m honestly concerned our shitty team will be the death of him.
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by Bruce McCurdy on Feb 5, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
PPP re-tweeted a very revealing statistic. Kaberle played just over 15 minutes.
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I'm pretty sure...
he played about the same in the Tuesday game. His ice time was 5th out of 6th defenders. I imagine it was much the same tonight if he only played 15m.
I’m so sorry, kittens.
But at least you still have your prettiness. And Friday night is good for drinking.
It's all hot bishes, naps, and dance parties
A good lesson for them tonight
to take in to tomorrows game.
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:46 PM EST reply actions
Also
we obviously need to get rid of Wallin – we have a 100% loss record when he scores…
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
I only watched the 1st two periods
So I’ll pretend that’s how the game ended.
To quote Steve Dangle, “Does anyone know the heimlich?”
We require, as a team, proper levels of pugnacity, testosterone, truculence and belligerence.
DION F*****G PHANEUF
by Belligerent Burkie on Feb 5, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions
heh
No kidding.
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
I feel bad for Junior. He PVR’d the game. Should I tell him what happened?
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Can you delete the last 4 minutes?
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Jonas Gustavsson
Lost this game for the Leafs. I commented back in the 2nd period thread that the Leafs were playing well and Monster must match it. He didnt and they lost. Dont blame the team, blame Vesa junior.
by Johnny Bower's Pokecheck on Feb 5, 2010 9:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
For goodness sake, get a life.
He’s played how many NHL games and you are comparing him to Toskala?
holy crap, enough of this garbage.
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
I agree he had a rough outing, but it’s a bit premature for “Vesa junior,” no?
I have a thing I never update and a Twitter account
No Vesa was Raycroft II.
Vesa Jr would be the same as Andrew N. G. Raycrfot the 3rd.
(The N. G. of course stands for No Glovehand)
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Toskala Cap Counter - RIP
Right, right.
That’s what I meant to say, my typing was as good as Rayzors glovehand, clearly.
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Vesa Junior?
Come on.
He struggled for sure but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Monster makes stupid moves sometimes. And it pisses me off when wraparounds work on him. But don’t say he’s Vesa. Maybe if he’d been played more and none of this 1 game each crap.
by The_Truculenster on Feb 5, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
that’s a bit far. he has been very inconsistent this year and has yet to steal/hold a big game this year. it’s too bad but i think the coach has to find out what type of goalie this guy really is because lets face it, any other team has jiggy in net for the rest of the year.
by mick mcgeough on Feb 5, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah but not every single game.
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no. i don’t think every night but id love to perhaps try and get on a roll at the end of this season and not finish last. hey, that game wasn’t entirely gus’s fault but eventually he needs to step up or assume the full time back up roll. this is a tough situation but we have to give it some time to see if allaire can get him into shape. his puck handling and rebound control has regressed me thinks.
by mick mcgeough on Feb 5, 2010 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
I can agree with most of what you said. But with a full year of Allaire and now Giggy in tow, Gustavsson will get the best education he’ll be able to handle. Still his first year, gives him less leverage in his next contract, and at the very least, another asset the Leafs can use to buy some more time.
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i just hope we can sign him for under 2.5 mil.
by mick mcgeough on Feb 5, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah most likely, unless he plays, pardon the McGuire quote, like a MONSTER towards the end of the season.
by PassivelyTruculent on Feb 5, 2010 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
he hasnt even earned 2.5 yet
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
by mick mcgeough on Feb 5, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
Burke doesnt play hype, burke playes value
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
Here’s a good look at Gustavsson’s next contract negotiations
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The rebound control issue to me seems to be that he is getting caught off balance going side to side. I think they can fix that.
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He looked like he was getting too deep in his net tonight too. But that can also easily be fixed.
It's all hot bishes, naps, and dance parties
Toskala.
Weren’t they trying to fix that in Toskala for years?
Easily fixed?
I’m not so sure.
Well, from what we’ve heard since Toskala left, he didn’t work on it at all.
Still, Gustavsson is 25 and appears willing to work and has a partner that is known for his work ethic so hopefully it rubs off on him.
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Meanwhile, in Florida, White, Stajan, Hagman, and Mayers nurse a 2-1 lead all the way to the finish line. Ouch.
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heh
Might have to do more with the opponent and the rest of the team since those guys blew their fair share of leads here
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by PPP on Feb 5, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
I ran out of beer so I’m now comforting myself with Super Worms and Leaping Frogs.
I may be 5 years old…which would be good because you’d be salivating over Gilmour and Clark right now.
Columbus: It's amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.
Or the Leafs season: either one works
Tough ending to that one for sure, but 95% of the game the Leafs played well. I agree that Wilson should have called a time-out when the Devils tied the game to settle down the team, but what’s done is done.
I hope tomorrow night is better since my wife and I are traveling all the way from Kingston to watch the game at the ACC.
Go Leafs Go!!!!!!!!!
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by Another Good Kingston Boy on Feb 5, 2010 9:58 PM EST reply actions
Whoa
Mirtle just tweeted:
The Leafs sent out a statement saying that Brian Burke’s son was killed in a car accident. No other details available
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Shit
Condolences to Burke and family.
Columbus: It's amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.
Or the Leafs season: either one works
Nope
JeffMarek
Thoughts and prayers to the Burke family on the passing of Brendan. May you find peace in this difficult time.
Columbus: It's amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.
Or the Leafs season: either one works
Wow
Is this the same son that was featured in that story earlier this year?
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Not that him being gay or not makes this any more or less of a tradgedy, but wow. That is truly heartbreaking.
Willing to trade humour for cash, straight up.
Yeah, I gotcha. Sad story indeed, I assume he’ll be taking a bit of time off for mourning?
by PassivelyTruculent on Feb 5, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
Who knows?
With the Olympics and the trade deadline coming up, it’s hard to say.
Willing to trade humour for cash, straight up.
I don’t think there would be any objections to him wanting to step aside from the Olympics if that’s what he needs to deal with the terrible news
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DION F*****G PHANEUF
by Belligerent Burkie on Feb 5, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Of course not
I’m sure it will entirely up tom him as to what he wants to do.
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That’s horrible. My sincerest condolences to Mr. Burke and his entire family. Tonight’s loss seems meaningless now.
The original G-Unit
by Another Good Kingston Boy on Feb 5, 2010 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
We require, as a team, proper levels of pugnacity, testosterone, truculence and belligerence.
DION F*****G PHANEUF
by Belligerent Burkie on Feb 5, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure how old he is, but it does mention a 21-year old Brendan Burke
Thoughts and prayers with Burke and his family
We require, as a team, proper levels of pugnacity, testosterone, truculence and belligerence.
DION F*****G PHANEUF
by Belligerent Burkie on Feb 5, 2010 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Jay Onrait of TSN
“Brendan Burke, the youngest son of Leafs G.M.Brian Burke, succumbed to injuries he suffered in an auto accident earlier today in Indiana.”
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This is horrible
We should find a way to contact one of his representatives and all of us put our names on condolence card or something.
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions
Condolences to Burke and his family in this trying time
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Surprised this hasn’t been mentioned in the news
by PassivelyTruculent on Feb 5, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
The Leafs Suck
Condolences to Burke and his family.
That being said the Leafs did what they do best by blowing another two goal lead in the third. The devils only really showed up for 7 minutes and they ran right over us. It was pathetic to watch. You could feel it coming. The Devils turned it up and Toronto’s forwards did not have anywhere near the depth to match the noise. Dion’s going to be in his 30’s before the Leafs can field a group of forwards that will be anywhere near competitive unless Finger and other incompetents salaries are buried in the minors ASAP.
Welcome
Thanks for joining.
The Devils were there all game just that the Leafs were too. Really good teams have another gear and the Devils found it. The Leafs aren’t a really good team.
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Playoff team vs non-playoff team.
by PassivelyTruculent on Feb 5, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
good team vs not good team
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 5, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
Just saw the short Leafs interviews
That was quite an ambitious scarf Wallin was pulling off there in his out of game suit.
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Also...
did you see Kaberle’s colour choices?
Daring!
And with a tweet jacket
Willing to trade humour for cash, straight up.
Oooooooh. I love a good tweed jacket on the right dude.
It's all hot bishes, naps, and dance parties
Hah
You were finally able to identify the right jacket. As soon as I put twill, I knew something wasn’t right.
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Heh. Twill seems awfully familiar though. Is it another kind of fabric?
It's all hot bishes, naps, and dance parties
It is
Google answers all
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Obviously
Finger’s salary to the minors is just the start of many things that need to happen in Leaf Land. Burke has made his gamble to stake his rebuild around Phaneuf. It’s not going to be anywhere near easy with all the money he has tied up in the D.
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This is for anyone who feels like watching a good hockey game.
reply is your friend
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Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 5, 2010 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Please use 'reply'
Yes, Burke has gambled on the defence.
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Yeah, I'm down in Scottsdale as we speak.
Great weather, used to be a pretty good hockey town, prolly on the comeback.
Sorry about the Leafs (game and loss of Burke’s kid), they and my B’s are looking eerily similar these days.
What’s worse, being a B’s fan or a Leafs fan these days? Yuck, they both suck.
bt
Leafs
B’s fans have 2 first round picks.
No sympathy here
Willing to trade humour for cash, straight up.
GAME IN SIX
http://mapleleafs.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=796&id=59534
Who wants to hear a funny ass joke?
I was there at this game. 2 rows from the ice. Gustavsson needs so much work. I swear 2 of those goals Giggy wouldnt have given up because he would have been in a solid butterfly stance not bent over giving up 80% of the net. And seeing his positioning up close, im convinced that after all these games and practice he still does not take good angles at all to the shooter. Gustavsson better not want more then $2mil next year or the Leafs should just let him walk. He is not a starting NHL goalie right now. Luke Schenn had a good game until the third when he didnt cover his man and allowed the goal. Wallin scores (really?) then just loses his ability to play defense in the end. Im sad. I have good photos though, so yeah. Anyone want to see them then just say so.
Pictures
Sure, sounds good. Toss ’em up in a fanpost.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
on the bright side, four of those players were under 24 years of age ( Schenn 20, Gunnarsson 23, Bozak 23, Kessel 22) and represent the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs. They were being put in that situation to learn how to handle it. Player development is one of the principal goals of this season. Players will not learn in one game. They need to repeatedly be exposed to a variety of pressure situations so that they learn how to handle them.
That is an excellent, excellent point.
Willing to trade humour for cash, straight up.
Thanks
I was ready to blow up too but then when I looked at who was on the ice, who had been on the ice, it makes more sense to me. The no timeout call was a mistake but I don’t think the skaters he had out there were.
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