> ## 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. # Game Day Preview: Flames @ Leafs - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/game-day-preview-leafs-flames-burke-hair-hotnspicy-perogy-pizza/ - Published: 2014-12-09T18:03:34.000Z - Updated: 2014-12-09T18:03:34.000Z - Description: The Leafs host the upstart Flames - Author: Species - Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 It's mind boggling. One third of the way in to the season, who expected the Flames to be in a regular playoff spot? Are they the real deal, or will they regress? Is Burke's hair for real? ![Burke_zps17db61bb.0.jpg](https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2532542/Burke_zps17db61bb.0.jpg) I have no clue about the answers. All I know is there's not much hotter than the Flames right now.[ Not this](https://38.media.tumblr.com/91aa3c0703855a51bda0b0120b1f140a/tumblr%5Fmps8l0USW01r4zr2vo1%5Fr1%5F500.gif?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [This](http://chillychiles.com/products/ass-kickin-ghost-pepper-hot-sauce?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [Or whatever the fuck this is](https://order.bostonpizza.com/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com#/menu/9F5B31DD-44D0-4508-BA45-F428C7582E5F/ToGo/Pickup/item/e371a693-bfd0-4a5e-8fb3-6e3379559869). Though[ this is definitely hotter](http://www.andpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/042%5FP1013050-1024x640.jpg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Burke hired Brad Treliving just before the off-season started, brother of [awful pizza restaurant magnate, Jim Treliving](http://static.theglobeandmail.ca/54f/report-on-business/careers/management/article4567462.ece/ALTERNATES/w620/Jim03.JPG?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), however the player acquisitions this summer have that distinct Brian Burke feel. Burke loves poaching talent from his ex-teams, and, noting The Leafs couldn't afford to keep Mason Raymond, Burke snapped him up in free agency. Raymond has unfortunately been injured, but still racked up 7 points in the 10 games he had played so far this season. It's reported he might be back for tonight's game, which means he'll probably get a hat trick or something. And then there's big Joe Colborne. Burke always had a lot of confidence in him, and, getting top 6 minutes in Calgary, [he delivered last season](http://i.imgur.com/3QJjxVj.gif?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) with 28 points in 80 games. Essentially he was David Clarkson at a fraction of the price. Colborne has also been hit with a bad injury this season, and probably won't be back tonight. ![tumblr_mf3v65SVgH1qzw3v6o1_500.0.gif](https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2532804/tumblr_mf3v65SVgH1qzw3v6o1_500.0.gif) But not all of Burke's pick ups have worked out. As one would expect, it's the face-punching fourth liner addition that is the biggest fail. The Flames signed truculent Stanley Cup winner Brandon Bollig in the off-season to a three year deal at $1.25M AVV. Bollig now has 2 assists in 25 games. Why didn't the Leafs send Orr to the Flames for a low round pick? Bernier is in net tonight. Brandon Kozun is back, but it is still unclear if he will end up playing. #### Species' Scoop THE LOCAL BOY: Mike Giordano, no less than the Flames captain. He's PPG so far this season. So we should expect a threee point night, right? THE EX-LEAF: They have three, but, as mentioned above, Colborne is out with an injury. This leaves Stajan and Raymond. Raymond is still unconfirmed for the game, with a lingering injury, so Stajan it is. It's no secret his game imploded after being traded to Calgary. Is there a better example of a player being traded at peak value in recent Leafs history? Last season it looked like he *finally* hit his stride with the Flames, but, now, well in to this season, that appears to have been just a dead cat bounce. Out with an injury for a month, he's picked up only one goal and two assists in twelve games. Will the Leafs be the slumpbusters? THE LOCAL SCENE: Head on over to [Matchsticks and Gasoline](http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) if you want to see what they think of us of if you want to visit a ghost town. WHAT AM I DRINKING TONIGHT? Fireball whisky! No wait. That's too obvious. And I hate cinnamon. Oh I know what to have! ![tumblr_lgt0alNZkB1qf1s8eo1_400.0.gif](https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2533636/tumblr_lgt0alNZkB1qf1s8eo1_400.0.gif) Now I just need to find a case of cough syrup. #### Summary Tonight's game is broadcast at 7:30EST on TSN4. > Will the Flames scorch the Leafs, or will by-law officers point out burning Leafs is illegal? My column: [http://t.co/Qu17UtWwsA](http://t.co/Qu17UtWwsA?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stove Simmons (@simmonsstove) [December 9, 2014](https://twitter.com/simmonsstove/status/542327503470489600?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Anyone have a spare scientifically improbable and plot convenient freezing device? ![stid-spock.0.jpg](https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/2533472/stid-spock.0.jpg)