> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2013 Game 4: Maple Leafs Host The Islanders, Probably Blow The Game - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2013-game-4-maple-leafs-host-the-islanders-probably-blow-the-game/ - Published: 2013-01-24T20:00:36.000Z - Updated: 2013-01-24T20:00:36.000Z - Description: The Toronto Maple Leafs, fresh off of their surprising 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, will be hosting the New York Islanders tonight. Hopefully they can avoid a letdown - Author: Julian Sanchez - Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 The [Toronto Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) host the [New York Islanders](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-islanders?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) tonight and hope that they can avoid the ever familiar letdown after a good win. Our friends for today's preview can be found at Lighthouse Hockey where they mix in coverage of the team's games ([they beat the Lightning](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/1/21/3900188/coverage-new-york-islanders-vs-tampa-bay-lightning-on-mlk-afternoon?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)? LOL) with some [pretty sharp wit on topics near to our heart](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/1/24/3909564/brian-burke-gift-john-tavares-parody?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). It's a shame that [they had to ruin it with their impatience at not moving up the ladder at SBN](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2013/1/23/3905720/lhh-trade-request-niederreiter-sbnation-parody?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) but for now here are Dominik's answers to today's three questions: **1\. What's the deal with not reporting to Long Island and how do the fans take these things?** > It depends on the fan. Some go into battle mode and cry disrespect. Others say that's how it goes when you haven't won a playoff series since 1993 (Nice try, [Penguins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/pittsburgh-penguins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)). Still others think if only these players saw the OTHER side of the parking lot when they visited, they'd not hesitate. Many are reassured that Nabokov is now a happy camper and key member of the team. **2\. Is the Islanders' approach to sit the kids on the farm and in junior while filling out their roster with waiver wire pickups planned? and do you agree with it?** > It's tough to say what the plan was when everything happened so fast after the lockout. I'm sure they expected [David Ullstrom](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/122953/david-ullstrom?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [Casey Cizikas](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/88684/casey-cizikas?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (homegrown promotions) to earn roles, and they appeared to sign [Colin McDonald](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/88224/colin-mcdonald?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) with the idea of him earning a short-time role in adrenalized "this is my last shot at the NHL" mode. But I didn't expect a) [Thomas Hickey](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54576/thomas-hickey?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) to fall in their laps, and b) Having claimed him, playing [Joe Finley](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/70925/joe-finley?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) instead. I'm fine with [Ryan Strome](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/132268/ryan-strome?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [Nino Niederreiter](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111521/nino-niederreiter?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) not being promoted now. There are decent arguments for both of them being able to help the team now, but even Nino, I can't claim he's polished and ready to go. [Matt Donovan](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/130443/matt-donovan?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) too looks very close, but he wouldn't be top four with the Isles and I don't know if they should force him to assist [Matt Carkner](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54391/matt-carkner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). **3\. Which one of us makes the playoffs again first?** Pl-...playoffs?! Playoffs?! I'm sorry, I don't understand the question and I won't respond to it. ### New York Islanders [Matt Moulson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54565/matt-moulson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [John Tavares](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/72339/john-tavares?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Kyle Okposo](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54146/kyle-okposo?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Michael Grabner](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54484/michael-grabner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Frans Nielsen](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54170/frans-nielsen?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Brad Boyes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55139/brad-boyes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) David Ullstrom - [Keith Aucoin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54349/keith-aucoin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Colin McDonald [Matt Martin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/85940/matt-martin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Casey Cizikas (Always keep a camera on this guy) - [Marty Reasoner](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55444/marty-reasoner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ([Eric Boulton](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55451/eric-boulton?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)) Dominik's Note: Boulton played against New Jersey (his old team, and they dress [Cam Janssen](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55159/cam-janssen?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)) but didn't play against Tampa Bay. Unless you all have some knuckleheads, I expect he's a scratch. Also: Aucoin's been impressive so far. Smart on faceoffs and generally decent secondary contributor. Two games, of course. [Mark Streit](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54132/mark-streit?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Brian Strait](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/72017/brian-strait?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (Dominik's Note: have fun with that!) [Travis Hamonic](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/88682/travis-hamonic?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Andrew MacDonald](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54164/andrew-macdonald?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Joe Finley (Frattin's Lawnmower Buddy!) - Matt Carkner (ZOMBIE CARKNER!) As you can imagine, that Finley-Carkner duo has not been impressive. The Isles have Thomas Hickey and [Radek Martinek](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54147/radek-martinek?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) on the roster, so I'd not be shocked if one of them appeared. Fans certainly plead for it. ### Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto had an optional skate this morning due to playing in Pittsburgh last night, so this is our best guess for tonight: James van Riemsdyk \- [Mikhail Grabovski](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54327/mikhail-grabovski?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Nikolai Kulemin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54310/nikolai-kulemin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Clarke MacArthur](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55209/clarke-macarthur?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Tyler Bozak](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71017/tyler-bozak?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Phil Kessel](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54905/phil-kessel?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Leo Komarov](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/156612/leo-komarov?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Nazem Kadri](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71825/nazem-kadri?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Matt Frattin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/130845/matt-frattin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Mike Brown](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54463/mike-brown?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Jay McClement](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55137/jay-mcclement?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Colton Orr](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54200/colton-orr?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Carl Gunnarsson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/72010/carl-gunnarsson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Dion Phaneuf](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54651/dion-phaneuf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [John-Michael Liles](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55475/john-michael-liles?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Mike Komisarek](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55649/mike-komisarek?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Jake Gardiner](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/130014/jake-gardiner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- [Mike Kostka](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55706/mike-kostka?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Ben Scrivens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111745/ben-scrivens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [James Reimer](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54304/james-reimer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)