Senators at Leafs
by Chemmy on Sep 22, 2010 3:43 PM EDT
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Last night in the "free tickets because of soda" game the Leafs aptly exemplified the point that you have to pay for goals. Let's put that behind us and move onwards. It's a whole new night and a whole new lineup via Leafs Beat:
Forwards
Kulemin - Bozak - Kessel
MacArthur - Grabovski - D'Amigo
Caputi - Mitchell - Boyce
Rosehill - Foster - Orr
Defen(c/s)e
Beauchemin - Komisarek
Schenn - Blacker
Richmond -Mikus
Goaltenders
Reimer
Scrivens
The Leafs will likely be facing Brian Elliott in net and despite us having our top line the Sens didn't bring many veterans on the trip. Let's pray to Wendel himself for some goals tonight and something better to talk about tomorrow than who screwed up what.
We'll be continuing the video breakdown post due to popular demand, if you have a play you'd like to see broken down remember it and suggest it in the post-game thread.
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With Kessel Vs the Sens at least we know the Leafs wont get shut out again
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
nothing’s a given, but chances are higher.
Loving the Leafs is like being in love with a drug-addled, gambling addicted prostitute with a heart of gold and a bunch of humanitarian awards from her youth. It’s hard. It hurts. But dammit! I just love them!
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Sep 22, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Even more so because Brian Elliot’s in net.
by Marc Pilgrim on Sep 22, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i gotta say
the guy they had in net last night looked like the best Snes goalie I’ve seen in years.
Loving the Leafs is like being in love with a drug-addled, gambling addicted prostitute with a heart of gold and a bunch of humanitarian awards from her youth. It’s hard. It hurts. But dammit! I just love them!
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Sep 22, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
And considering how crappy Ottawa’s netminding is, that’s the biggest compliment yet.
by Marc Pilgrim on Sep 22, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He wasn’t terrible. Made a few glove saves.
We did make him look like Roloson circa 2009 though.
20 miles to Legoland!
by nhlcheapshot on Sep 22, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
he had a “neimi” game. Played well when he had to, made the key saves, but other wise his defense played fantastic (or at least well enough to contain the other teams offense)
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
the leafs barley had a good look at the net from the slot the entire game… i think hamilton had one…
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd blame the Leaf forwards
a lot more than I’d credit the Sens D… they took 6 consecutive penalties in the 2nd, most of which were hooking, holding, and crosschecking… I’m not sure that’s a sign of quality D. Taking them against a team with a capable PP (especially 3+ minutes of 5 on 3) would sink any club… they were far more lucky to be playing a shite Leafs club than they were solid out there.
"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 Burtch on Sep 22, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
sens line up
Foligno-Winchester-Ruutu
Regin-Smith-Shannon
Wick-Hoffman-Butler
O’Brien-Bass-Lessard
Cowen-Karlsson
Wiercioch-Hale
Benoit-Lee
Kessel should be able to murder and scalp that defense
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
they did not bring their A defense group, that’s for sure.
20 miles to Legoland!
by nhlcheapshot on Sep 22, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
their A defense group
all relative, I guess.
20 miles to Legoland!
by nhlcheapshot on Sep 22, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Surprised Lee is playing again. Guess is head was okay.
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by puckurgently on Sep 22, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
his head hit the ice with the helmet on im pretty sure, helmet popped off after
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
yea, reckless on hansons part. frustration was evident throughout the lineup in the 3rd
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Hanson when he’s angry
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
:( I wish I’d seen Angry Hanson
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Sep 22, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
he looks alot better physically this year, i could tell he was bigger and faster. whether that translates to actually playing better hockey, we shall see
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
When you’re getting pummeled on the scoreboard, who can blame them?
by Marc Pilgrim on Sep 22, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Wiercioch is a hot prospect.
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key word being prospect
Kessel should still be able to turn him inside out at least once during the game
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly somebody better score a fucking highlight reel goal or I’m going to cry.
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Second.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Sep 22, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
either that or I want Orr to literally break someone
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I can watch this one.
I have a pack of beer at home to accompany it, though.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Sep 22, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOOOOOZAK
"Hockey captures the essence of Canadian experience... hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter we are alive." - Stephen Leacock.
NO
Are you BOZAK? No you are not. Neither is Scott Baio BOZAK. Frank Gifford is not BOZAK.
This is my BOZAK!!!1
by blurr1974 on Sep 22, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
you know Frank Gifford?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Sep 22, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
you dont plan one, they just happen
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Will keep that in mind for future occurances.
by Marc Pilgrim on Sep 22, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
What happens?
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
After wins.
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So the Leafs better fuckin’ win tonight.
by Marc Pilgrim on Sep 22, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
He
can at least knock someone to the ice with a bodycheck or whatever.
by Marc Pilgrim on Sep 22, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
yes he can, as long as its not a square off where he doesnt take the bucket off
players with visors get a pass if it is a heat of the moment fight
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
We got plenty of that last night. I’d prefer a Kessel snipeshow.
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by Chemmy on Sep 22, 2010 4:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
sort of..... LIKE THIS!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!111
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
clearly shopped, but awesome, the water bottle and ref add so much
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
you can tell by the pixels
This is my BOZAK!!!1
by blurr1974 on Sep 22, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
what part is shopped?
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
resolution of kessel compared to the back ground
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
something is just wierd with the link i used… i have this pic on my FB and it looks perfectly fine, but i notice it now that you mention it.
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually have no idea, im just being a dork
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
please insert
“You may be taking Jared too seriously”
here.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Sep 22, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
i love how blurred those lines are
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
hehe, i can usually tell when hes joking around, he had a lefit point there though. it does look funny
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
gah, wtf did i just type. lefit is supposed to be " bit of a " …. i need to take some time off work….
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
…. that also works. sorry this is what happens when im typing on here and talking to someone on speakerphone…. my mind starts to scamble the two together…
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
heh, it does look photoshopped though. this is one of my fav pics from last year, it would suck if it actually was shopped.
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
He needs more tape on the stick.
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
I think I heard somewhere that
Kessel still had a year left on a sponsorship deal for sticks that he no longer liked. He decided to use a competitor’s brand, and covered up the name with tape.
"Defense! Defense! Common! Do you call that blowing!?"
Huh? No he’s done it his whole life.
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by Chemmy on Sep 22, 2010 6:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
My econ teacher made fun of me/Dion today (I was wearing the Phaneuf t-shirt). Also I ranted on a guy who wouldn’t stop chanting “5-0”! and made two bets that the Leafs will make the playoffs this year (I’m not totally sure, but the team’s honour was on the line so I had to accept). Today was a good day
"Hockey captures the essence of Canadian experience... hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter we are alive." - Stephen Leacock.
Did you have to use your AK?
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by puckurgently on Sep 22, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope those bets do not involve large sums of money….
Waiting on the Dave Nonis era.
by PassivelyTruculent on Sep 22, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
$10 each, but right now my wallet consists of $2.50 and a TimCard with 0.05 on it.
We better make the playoffs
"Hockey captures the essence of Canadian experience... hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter we are alive." - Stephen Leacock.
Remember when gas was only $0.50 the good ol’ days
Waiting on the Dave Nonis era.
by PassivelyTruculent on Sep 22, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Leafs
I am reduced to buying one timbit. Winning means getting more goals than the opposition. My financial stability rests in your hands. Go Leafs Go.
Signed,
Leafer87
"Hockey captures the essence of Canadian experience... hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter we are alive." - Stephen Leacock.
I believe now is a good time to ask mommy and daddy dearest for $20… just in case.
Waiting on the Dave Nonis era.
by PassivelyTruculent on Sep 22, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you at least get 3:1 odds on that?
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Everything wrong with the Sabres is Drew Stafford's fault.
Next time you see those jerkhats, give ’em the Colton Orr Special.
by Marc Pilgrim on Sep 22, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
With a dash of Darcy “Batshit Crazy” Tucker, for seasoning offcourse.
Waiting on the Dave Nonis era.
by PassivelyTruculent on Sep 22, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
One thing we can be thankful for, the game is not on Sportsnet.
The Leafs are my Rushmore
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Sep 22, 2010 4:23 PM EDT reply actions
Suggestion
Considering you have said you’d like to take suggestions, it might help to say “we should do a coaches corner starting with13:27 the second period.” So that it is easier for SF to find.
On the Mike Weber bandwagon.
Everything wrong with the Sabres is Drew Stafford's fault.
Boyce, Foster and Richmond are the only ones who seem destined for the Marlies, short of a hat trick tonight.
Everyone else I’ll be very interested to watch.
BS
Mikus and Blacker will be Marlies too (Blacker may even go back to the O as an over ager) and Rosehill will at best get spot duty with the leafs when they need “toughness”
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s true…I’m still plenty more interested in watching their play over Boyce, Foster or Richmond who will likely never be Leafs. Mikus and Blacker there is still hope! (Same for the goalies).
Also, Rosie and Orr in the same lineup….yeah
BS
by MapleLeafMole on Sep 22, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
the new Ben Ondrus
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Sep 22, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Rosehill
and Ondrus, are really not the same type of player.
Ondrus is far more reliable defensively than Rosehill.
"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 Burtch on Sep 22, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
What about D'amigo
and Caputi? They may end up there also… Caputi is less likely.
Mikus, Rosehill, Reimer and Scrivens should all be on that list also.
Really the only NHLers we need to be concerned if they play poorly are Komisarek, Schenn, Beauchemin, Kulemin, Bozak, Kadri, Mitchell, MacArthur and Grabovski
"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 Burtch on Sep 22, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Breaking News: Kessel & Bozak = Bert & Ernie
You may now return to your regularly scheduled posting.
He raged at the world, at his family, at his life. But mostly he just raged.
Just because Jay McClement is the best defensive forward in the NHL doesn't mean he should win the Selke.
I really hope they don’t take baths together.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Sep 22, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
i can totally picture kessel as ernie
“gee, I don’t know Bozak, tehehehehehehehe”
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Sep 22, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Tyler, you’re yelling again, Tyler.
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by puckurgently on Sep 22, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Youd have to ask Komisarik.
He raged at the world, at his family, at his life. But mostly he just raged.
Just because Jay McClement is the best defensive forward in the NHL doesn't mean he should win the Selke.
Excited to see Reimer tonight.
If this guy can stay healthy, he might be our best young goaltender… Monster aside, of course.
"Defense! Defense! Common! Do you call that blowing!?"
Ok I know I'm in the wrong thread
and I’m late to the party (work and such gets in the way of being an internet laze about who chats about the Leafs all day)…
but I have to point out two things about the PP last night.
Kadri was the one trying to force cross crease passes last night… maybe it worked in the OHL, but he’ll figure out the play to go behind the net… and weak side wingers need to back up into the slot on that play… but they don’t communicate on the PP is my main problem…. it would be VERY easy for the Leafs to have set plays they run on the PP if they just called them out using a variety of codes.
as for Kaberle and Phaneuf shooting, I actually think the problem isn’t just Kaberle not shooting, it’s the frequency with which Phaneuf shoots. Everyone knows Phaneuf leads all blue liners in shot attempts… and the guy hardly ever lets an opportunity to shoot go by without firing in the direction of the net. He needs to take on the ROLE OF A FREAKING CAPTAIN, and acknowledge that it might make sense for him to be the set up man once in a while, and work on getting shots for OTHER players (including Kaberle).
Kaberle actually does hit the net with his shot fairly regularly, and he DID shoot the puck last night…. he fired 2 shots at net, one of which hit the 4×6 area. Phaneuf led all shooters with 8 attempts on goal which is freaking ridiculous. Maybe they need to worry about getting players OTHER than Dion a shot, and then things will open up for him.
I would make Dion the number 3 or 4 option on the PP, rather than the first one, and I’d make that explicitly clear to him. If he isn’t going to pass up the occasional shot, start playing him on the 2nd unit.
"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.
Kaberle
was 24th in the NHL amongst D men for shots on goal last season (158)… he isn’t afraid of shooting the puck… this is a myth that needs to die… he was only 38th in missed shots though (61), so he’s far more efficient than some of the guys higher up the list in terms of shot attempts.
Dion Phaneuf and Luke Schenn (and Stempniak and White last year) were huge black holes that tended to have a lot of their shots blocked last year… Kaberle isn’t so much the problem as I’d argue that other Leafs seem to need to work on getting their shot on net more accurately… or shoot less.
"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 Burtch on Sep 22, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe its just part of what he does but Kabby made way to many fake shots last night, the announcer couldn’t even muster the energy to get excited for them anymore. Kabby needed to open up on the net a bit so people wouldn’t key entirely on Dion at the point.
He raged at the world, at his family, at his life. But mostly he just raged.
Just because Jay McClement is the best defensive forward in the NHL doesn't mean he should win the Selke.
Again
that’s way more a function of Phaneuf than it is Kaberle… It’s like Kaberle’s been told to feed Phaneuf non stop rather than take the occasional shot himself to keep the opposition honest. Part of me thinks that may be Phaneuf’s doing, but I don’t picture Kaberle being the most assertive soul on the ice. If Phaneuf tells him to pass him the puck for one timers he’s probably fine with doing 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 Burtch on Sep 22, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish....
there were mroe leafs fans in Sydney…. thank god for PPP!
Contains the correct levels of Truculence....
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