Goal-tend-ing?
by JP Nikota on Nov 2, 2011 5:20 PM EDT
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I just don't know what to expect.
Martin Brodeur is back in action tonight for the first time in six games (he had a bum shoulder), but it's hard to know what to expect from him, these days. The Leafs could very well wind up being stonewalled, but could also be pleasantly surprised.
So far this year, he's only played two games (or, more accurately, 80 minutes), and sits at a 3.00 GAA, and a .900 SV%. I'd be pretty happy if those are the kind of numbers he winds up posting this evening.
Of course, there are even more questions about what kind of goaltending we'll see tonight in the Leafs' zone. Jonas Gustavsson has been confirmed as the starter (as per Jonas Siegel), and it's hard to tell what that means, anymore. He has looked very solid through certain stretches, but has been plagued buy inconsistency.
Fingers crossed.
Look for Joey Crabb to make his debut on the third line tonight with Tyler Bozak and Matthew Lombardi, as Matt Frattin was sent to the AHL to sharpen his offensive skills against some weaker competition. Fortunately for the Leafs, Crabb doesn't have to clear waivers, because he only makes $105,000 - the maximum a player can earn before being waiver eligible.
There were questions about whether or not Jake Gardiner would be available tonight, since he blocked two hard shots in the game against Ottawa, but he has been cleared, and will play. He missed a practice with a sore foot, but took the morning skate today, and felt fine.
Apparently, future-Leaf Zach Parise has been playing at center for the last three games, and has one goal to show for it. Let's hope this isn't the game where he figures it all out.
As a final note, this game holds extra meaning for the Leafs' playoff hopes, since the Devils are definitely one of the teams they'll have to fight for the final playoff rung. I know it's early to think about the playoffs, but every point matters, no matter what month it's earned in.
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no matter what month it’s earned in.
Its November
@phoking_awesome
by pho king awesome on Nov 2, 2011 5:22 PM EDT reply actions
GO LEAFS GO
New Jersey is home to the cast of Jersey Shore and Real Housewives of New Jersey. Nuff Said
No Good Komi Scum
GO LEAFS GO
New Jersey smells!!!! …………no really…. it smells.
Raycroft! I like the move. Falls inline with the push for youth and is a solution for the future. Trading Rask was unfortunate, but with Pogge and Raycroft only being 26, I think the TO goaltending future is a bright one. - Some guy from 2006
GO LEAFS GO!
R.I.P. The playoff hopes of Montreal Canadiens fans for 2011-12.
by not norm ullman on Nov 2, 2011 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
try to Fayne some positivity.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 2, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
feign* (your capitalization makes me suspect his is some meme that I’m unaware of)
Incessant label peeler due to lack of playoffs
by AkiSchennberg on Nov 2, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
this**
Incessant label peeler due to lack of playoffs
by AkiSchennberg on Nov 2, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
ah, mark fayne… -5 internet points for me
Incessant label peeler due to lack of playoffs
by AkiSchennberg on Nov 2, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Look down at next topic
Living and dying with the Blue and White, season to season, game to game, shift to shift.
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Nov 2, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
to be fair i haven’t been to any gdt’s this year, and it’s mark fayne
Incessant label peeler due to lack of playoffs
by AkiSchennberg on Nov 2, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets hope the Leafs can Boulton out of NJ with 2 points.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 2, 2011 5:25 PM EDT reply actions
I hope so. I don’t think it should have to be Larsson-y
by Self Destructive Zones on Nov 2, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
"These balloons aren't going to stay filled till New Year's!"
"Those aren't for New Year's... those are my everyday balloons."
by Isosceles Kramer on Nov 2, 2011 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
2 points would be quite a sur-Parise. A loss tonight would really get in the team’s Hedberg.
TWEET AT ME BRO
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 2, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, the games finally matter folks.
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in Columbus.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 2, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you an expert?
The Leafs are my Rushmore
Certified Grabbo Lover and member of the PPPPP
I also write things about stuff over at the Leafs Nation
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 2, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
No, but his dad can beat up your dad.
TWEET AT ME BRO
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 2, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
wait why does that mean that? Scrivens can still be sent down after the game and Reimer activated for tomorrows game.
Youd think that if he cant backup tonight then he probably cant start tm.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Scrivens against CBJ tomorrow?
Living and dying with the Blue and White, season to season, game to game, shift to shift.
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Nov 2, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
@phoking_awesome
by pho king awesome on Nov 2, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
i posted this in the FTB but i don't think anyone is there anymore
Can anyone tell me what the goalie stats mean on behindthenet.ca or give me a link for it?
im trying to check it out on this page but its not working (it says click to give detailed description but nothing shows up)
@phoking_awesome
by pho king awesome on Nov 2, 2011 5:42 PM EDT reply actions
they all seem to relate to goals, shots, missed shots for/against.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 2, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Never too early to think about playoffs
These are the opponents we need to beat, and in regulation. The Leafs are not a good enough team to fall out of the race and make up that ground late in the season, as we’ve seen in previous years
@muellercleez
So…………..Phil……..Phil Kessel. 1st NHL star in October. Joe Colbourne……..1st….ummmm…..first AHL star in October. Just gotta say………THANKS BURKIE!!!!!!!!
GO LEAFS GO
No Good Komi Scum
I don’t think you understand the seriousness of the matter. If this game goes down hill you can’t ease the pain with Mango Juice.
No Good Komi Scum
Only if I can put vodka in my mango juice.
TWEET AT ME BRO
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 2, 2011 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
What I do is take a baking sheet cover it in parchment paper then unload a whole pack of bacon onto it (split it up obviously). Then throw it in the oven at about 400 for about 20 minutes or so until desired crispiness. Then you take what you don’t eat and freeze it. Then you can just pull it out of the freezer put some on a plate throw it in the microwave for 45 seconds and boom bacon ready to go. Tastes freshly cooked too.
That sounds interesting, might give it a shot, though I’m Irish, so there is never any left over meat.
No Good Komi Scum
In that case take 2 packs and 2 baking sheets lol.
I’ve made 5kg before in one night so we’d have bacon for our 10 day cottage trip this august… worked wonders and boy is that a lot of bacon lol
I like flash frying my bacon at high heat so it get’s cooked just enough but remains uncrispy. The hot, greasy fat you get of those slices is amazing.
I’ll do that if I want to use the bacon fat for something and then crisp it up later but most times I just cook it this way until its nice and crispy
Yeah, I understand your kind exists, but I never enjoy overcooking meat, particularly beef and pork which is pretty safe in North America.
I usually am a rare kinda guy for most meats but bacon I like crispy. I can’t stand overcooked beef though. If it doesn’t bleed at least a little bit its too cooked
small point
Crabb is not ineligible for all waivers. Just re-entry waivers. If he is waived to be sent down he can be picked up.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
by BCapp on Nov 2, 2011 6:48 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
on demotion waivers the team grabbing them pays full cap hit right?
@phoking_awesome
by pho king awesome on Nov 2, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
If Jonas plays the way he played against Ottawa minus that one terrible terrible goal we should be okay
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Hockey 101
When celebrating a goal, don’t hug the other team
by BubbaLou on Nov 2, 2011 7:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I thought that was great, I hugged the goalie once. Told him he helped me end my drought. He pushed me away and called me a word I won’t repeat because of the children.
No Good Komi Scum
How old are you? I have no idea. Lets just say it was 4letters and began with a C and ended in T.
No Good Komi Scum
I still can’t believe how young you are… aren’t you a summer baby too so you won’t even be 18 till next year?
ridiculous
You are wise beyond your years. In Medieval times you would be married and at mid life already so yeah.
No Good Komi Scum
It’s okay. Not like there’s gonna be another election until 2016 anyhow.
TWEET AT ME BRO
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 2, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
You weren’t even alive for Wendel Clark’s first go-round with the Leafs.
HOLY FUCK THATS YOUNG.
TWEET AT ME BRO
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 2, 2011 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s been struggling with injuries this year and hasn’t been playing too well :(
ps you been to a game yet? I haven’t :(
My issue is right now no one wants to go with me :( always too busy. I need more Ranger fans for friends apparently
same. I did meet one girl who apparently knows Pat Kane. She might go with me, and I want to steal the contact list from her phone
Hey guys.
Mind if I hang out here until the game’s over? I hear the hockey gods have tried to steal your players away.
Let's Go Blues!
Support your local NAHL team. Seriously.
by Paperwork Ninja on Nov 2, 2011 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
hello!
GDT’s over here:
http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2011/11/2/2533995/remember-remember-the-wrath-of-november
Thanks!
I apparently hit the wrong thread link. Read through one, then stayed.
Let's Go Blues!
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by Paperwork Ninja on Nov 2, 2011 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
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