Leafs need to get that first goal, they’ve had a lot of success scoring first this season time to make it happen.

Matthews has 9 shots through 2 games a few more good looks on last change and he snipes one tomorrow.

i knew already - was just pointing out the obvious i guess.

but since people seem to think Andersen is an MVP, not sure what people think about Elliott.. sooo
- MaximusAurelius

I was just making a joke to how bad he was in his time in Ottawa, against the Pens in the playoff, as it would happen.

80 points at 21 is pretty damn impressive. He might be the best of his draft class.
- Blazed

I thought that was Josh Ho-Sang?

Another too many men. (frank)ing hell.

I thought that was Josh Ho-Sang?
- MaximusAurelius

Clearly Dal Colle

I thought that was Josh Ho-Sang?
- MaximusAurelius

Lol Draisatl and Ekblad have a solid case for that title.

Clearly Dal Colle
- 21peter

Jake Virtanen

I want a Marleau-Matthews-Kap line

Lol Draisatl and Ekblad have a solid case for that title.
- Blazed

Said Ho-Sang, in a lengthy interview: “If I was a general manager and had first pick in the draft, I’d pick me No. 1 … In three years, I’ll be the best player in this draft. And I have no doubt about that. I know myself. I know the other players. I believe in my ability. There are guys ranked ahead of me who are nowhere near me.

“I’m not concerned about the draft (and where I’m picked). I know what’s being said out there. I know people’s skepticism. I’m prepared for that.”

http://torontosun.com/201...d2-44b1-939f-10b6a087d94c

Clearly Dal Colle
- 21peter

Pretty sure I suggested a trade centred around Kessel for Dal Colle a few years back and was laughed at.

I like how Vorachek high-sticks Sheary in the face making him bleed but the moron ref calls it hooking.

I mean, technically he did hook him, but it was on the face. That's high-sticking.

Marlies up 2-1

Pretty sure I suggested a trade centred around Kessel for Dal Colle a few years back and was laughed at.
- Blazed

And they were right to laugh.

Said Ho-Sang, in a lengthy interview: “If I was a general manager and had first pick in the draft, I’d pick me No. 1 … In three years, I’ll be the best player in this draft. And I have no doubt about that. I know myself. I know the other players. I believe in my ability. There are guys ranked ahead of me who are nowhere near me.

“I’m not concerned about the draft (and where I’m picked). I know what’s being said out there. I know people’s skepticism. I’m prepared for that.”

http://torontosun.com/201...d2-44b1-939f-10b6a087d94c
- MaximusAurelius

Racism stopped him.


-per him

I want a Marleau-Matthews-Kap line
- Santo_44

I’d be fine with just Marleau-Matthews-Nylander although Babs very clearly wants a retrieval guy on each line.

They can’t get fancy through the neutral zone but every time they dump it in the Bruins collect it and break out.

Hyman has been by far the most effective Leaf on the chase. Marleau is pretty good at that too. Kapanen as well so maybe not a bad line.

And they were right to laugh.
- Steven_Seagull

Ha yeah sure but in hindsight would’ve been a dandy trade for NYI.

I want a Marleau-Matthews-Kap line
- Santo_44

Marleau - Marner - Kapanen

to play vs Tabernak - Bergeron - Rat


Matthews with Hyman and Nylander
Johnson - Bozak- Brown

play three lines heavily, use JVR mainly on the PP.

I’d be fine with just Marleau-Matthews-Nylander although Babs very clearly wants a retrieval guy on each line.

They can’t get fancy through the neutral zone but every time they dump it in the Bruins collect it and break out.

Hyman has been by far the most effective Leaf on the chase. Marleau is pretty good at that too. Kapanen as well so maybe not a bad line.
- Blazed

Kap has been pretty good despite his line-mates playing poorly.

I am just having a hard time thinking who they will stack up against Bergeron.

It has to be Matthews...but I think they need to keep him away from Bergeron to get him going offensively

Marleau - Marner - Kapanen

to play vs Tabernak - Bergeron - Rat


Matthews with Hyman and Nylander
Johnson - Bozak- Brown

play three lines heavily, use JVR mainly on the PP.
- MaximusAurelius

When was the last time Marner played center? Legitimate question

Marleau - Marner - Kapanen

to play vs Tabernak - Bergeron - Rat


Matthews with Hyman and Nylander
Johnson - Bozak- Brown

play three lines heavily, use JVR mainly on the PP.
- MaximusAurelius

no

Marner has never played center in the NHL, you do not experiment against that line. no way

Marleau - Marner - Kapanen

to play vs Tabernak - Bergeron - Rat


Matthews with Hyman and Nylander
Johnson - Bozak- Brown

play three lines heavily, use JVR mainly on the PP.
- MaximusAurelius

Marner isn’t playing centre...

When was the last time Marner played center? Legitimate question
- Blazed

3 games with London. Then they figured out that he's not a centre.

I’d be fine with just Marleau-Matthews-Nylander although Babs very clearly wants a retrieval guy on each line.

They can’t get fancy through the neutral zone but every time they dump it in the Bruins collect it and break out.

Hyman has been by far the most effective Leaf on the chase. Marleau is pretty good at that too. Kapanen as well so maybe not a bad line.
- Blazed

Hyman has been good on both top lines, I am fine with him being there.

I am thinking maybe

Hyman-Nylander-Brown/Marner
JVR-Bozie-Brown/Marner

and play Nylanders line against Bergeron and hope for the best.

Hyman has been good on both top lines, I am fine with him being there.

I am thinking maybe

Hyman-Nylander-Brown/Marner
JVR-Bozie-Brown/Marner

and play Nylanders line against Bergeron and hope for the best.
- Santo_44

Play Nylander’s line against the hottest line in hockey seems like a likely disaster.

Marner has played well but I’m not sure that line could pull off a single successful dump in against playoff Bruins.

Marner isn’t playing centre...
- Steven_Seagull

Have either Marner or Marleau play center on that line - in any case, Marner can't do worse vs Bergeron on C than any of the other options.

And I'd add Martin and Borgman - have 7 d-men.