Sens at Leafs: Ugly Hockey Incoming
by Chemmy on Feb 19, 2011 1:01 PM EST
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James Reimer vs. Craig Anderson
The Sens have been selling off middling assets like Mike Fisher, Chris Kelly and Jarkko Ruutu while Toronto has moved out Tomas Kaberle, Francois Beauchemin and Kris Versteeg.
The Senators moved Brian Elliott to Colorado for tonight's starter Craig Anderson, seen here before his emergency "birds and the bees talk, while the Leafs' goaltending situation is somehow weirder. J.S. Giguere is injured, Jonas Gustavsson hasn't played well all season and Jussi Rynnas is hurt.
This means that tonight's starter is the rookie James Reimer and he'll be backed up by Ben Scrivens. If you predicted that in September stop worrying about hockey, go get rich trading commodities, buy the Leafs and then run their amateur scouting. Thanks.
One nice thing about not having our own first pick is that there's no reason for the Leafs to tank. As a fan I have to believe that the Leafs have a chance at making a miracle run until they're mathematically eliminated from the playoffs and ignoring what's best for the future I like watching my team win.
We can only hope that Ottawa, cushioned by the pillow of owning their own first, is ready to tank hard. Go Leafs go.
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So how many minutes do Komi-Lebda play tonight?
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 19, 2011 1:02 PM EST reply actions
About 6 too many.
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Maybe Komi and lebda will be like those players who get better when given more minutes. It could happen, right?
Be a Positive Pete not a Negative Nancy!
by theninjagreg on Feb 19, 2011 2:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe Komi and lebda will be like those players who get better when given more minutes. It could happen, right?
Be a Positive Pete not a Negative Nancy!
by theninjagreg on Feb 19, 2011 2:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Whoops on double post. Stupid iPhone.
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by theninjagreg on Feb 19, 2011 2:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
even if aulie schenn phaneuf and gunnar play 25 minutes, they’d still have to play 10 minutes each. HOLD ME.
WE'LL MISS YOU TOMAS
that’s only 5 mins if you count em together!
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Feb 19, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
The way our roster stands now, it’s difficult saying we will win games, but Ottawa is one we could and very well should win. Anderson has been shaky of late…
GWWWHAAAA!
by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 19, 2011 1:06 PM EST reply actions
also how depressed is Anderson from one day having the Avalanche in front of him to the circus?
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 19, 2011 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Hahahah, sounds about right.
GWWWHAAAA!
by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 19, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Hey now...
I live in Ottawa. Shitty hockey team, but the city is…..oh, nevermind. It sucks, too.
by 300 Stitches on Feb 19, 2011 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
Should we take a flyer on Souray? $2.75 this year and next.
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If it prevents Burke from signing a PMD on July 1st, yes.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 19, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
the more I think about it, the more I want Erhoff…..unless he wants like 5.5
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 19, 2011 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
Just claiming off re-entry? No. I’d rather have Jeff Finger up than Souray. If Edmonton wants to give us some sort of incentive? Sure.
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Burke says they won’t, but who knows. Personally, i’de rather him keep the cap space for that big july 1st signing!
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only if the bruins reach the cup!
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Fuck that
They can keep their second and lose in the first round. Signing Kaberle as a UFA would make this a total heist.
by scrambles the death dealer on Feb 19, 2011 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
not at a certain price, but if as a UFA Kaberle comes to Burke and says “ill sign for 3.5” (he wont) then Burke would be very interested
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 19, 2011 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
I know it’s totally unrealistic, it would just be hilarious, that’s all.
by scrambles the death dealer on Feb 19, 2011 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
No, if only to avoid all the stories about how we’re picking up players that even Edmonton doesn’t want.
(Second paragraph of that story: how the Leafs are rebuilding the wrong way)
by potvin vs hextall on Feb 19, 2011 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
why not? a 20 goal 50 pt Dman for 3 mil is not a bad deal
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he is not that good anymore
not even close
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 19, 2011 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely
Just give Gardiner/Blacker/Gysbers a year to develop then either trade him next deadline or let him walk. Low risk high reward.
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We’re going to smash Ottawa tonight. I really don’t think it can go any other way. Unless there’s some kind of lingering depression in the locker room because Kabby is gone
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the only way I see them being a threat is if Anderson blows up, and not in the Leclair way
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 19, 2011 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
We’ve seen this before, most goalies don’t find their game in Ottawa.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 19, 2011 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Which defenseman should we call up from the Marlies?
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I read they are not calling up anyone, Lebda+Komi on the 3rd pairing
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We’re leaving a roster spot empty?
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well they called up scrivens, and afaik giggy didn’t go on the IR
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lebda was a healthy scratch, there is no empty roster spot
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 19, 2011 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Kessel chatter around the NHL?
I can’t imagine that this is true.
by potvin vs hextall on Feb 19, 2011 2:01 PM EST reply actions
The Sun is more like the Moon with this one, dark and demented. Just ignore it.
GWWWHAAAA!
by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 19, 2011 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
If someone offers four firsts and an established first line player I think Kessel is out of here. Otherwise thats just stupid.
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the sun is so fucking stupid it. very angering
by pho king awesome on Feb 19, 2011 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
Marlies v Griffins
"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.
Lock up your daughters, Craig Anderson is in town!
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Lock up your ice crews!
GWWWHAAAA!
by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 19, 2011 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
/cry
jonas640 For those wondering, Brett Lebda is expected to replace Tomas Kaberle with Dion Phaneuf on the Leafs first powerplay unit.
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Curious what the 2nd unit will look like. Gunnar + Schenn?
by Draglikepull on Feb 19, 2011 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
I love OLAS
But he is one of the worst D-men on the PP this season (like bottom 5 or something) according ot a TSN article from yesterday or hte day before
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the Leafs D has been brutal offensivly all year, especially on the PP, not to mention his partners on the PP
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 19, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. So I want to see Bozak play the point and potentiall Army when he is healthy. Either that or call up Gysbers/Lashoff, or I guess as Burke has been suggesting trade for a passable D-man. Who do you think is available?
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Lupul has a nice shot, wouldnt mind him getting trigger time on the PP, but I have no problem with schenn getting more time back there either
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 19, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Luke seriously needs to work on his one-timer. I’ve lost count of the times he’s missed great shooting opportunites because of his hesitation.
by Mirinov's Nose on Feb 19, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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by Hi, my name is Pavol, its nice Demitra. on Feb 19, 2011 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
You know because he has one point all year. Great PP D-man.
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I’m in Toronto for reading week and I’m thinking about going out to watch the game and grab some wings tonight. Any suggestions?
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by Hi, my name is Pavol, its nice Demitra. on Feb 19, 2011 4:30 PM EST reply actions
anyone know who’s going to wear the second a?
I’m hoping grabbo
by pho king awesome on Feb 19, 2011 5:12 PM EST reply actions
I'm hoping
Army
Schenn
MacA
And because Army isn’t playing let Schenn where it for a couple weeks
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Sorry to be clear
Thats the order of who I want to see wear it
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There is a pic
on TSN.ca that has Schenn wearing the 2nd A
If you look up "Loyalty" in the dictionary you'll see a picture of a Leafs fan wearing a Todd Gill jeresy looking like he just got punched in the stomach
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If you predicted that in September stop worrying about hockey, go get rich trading commodities, buy the Leafs and then run their amateur scouting. And give PPP a permanent box in the ACC for all of us to use! Thanks.
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Thrashers robbed of two points
by scrambles the death dealer on Feb 19, 2011 6:09 PM EST reply actions
That and Buffalo lost yesterday. Let’s get the 2!
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by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 19, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
Taylor Hall had a hell of a game though. Natural hat trick in the third, to come back from a 3-1 deficit? Kid’s legit.
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