dlbalr Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Toronto Maple Leafs (6-5-0) Forwards Defence & Goalies van Riemsdyk - Bozak - Kessel Komarov - Grabovski - Kulemin McArthur - Kadri - Frattin Orr - McClement - McLaren Phaneuf - Holzer Kostka - Liles Franson - Fraser Reimer/Scrivens Not Expected to Play Scratches: Steckel, Komisarek Injured: Gunnarsson, Brown Montreal Canadiens (6-3-1) Forwards Defence & Goalies Bourque - Plekanec - Gionta Pacioretty - Desharnais - Cole Prust - Galchenyuk - Gallagher Moen - Eller - Armstrong Markov - Emelin Gorges - Diaz Bouillon - Subban Price/Budaj Not Expected to Play Scratches: Kaberle, Weber, White Injured: Nokelainen Scoring Leaders Toronto Montreal Goals Frattin/van Riemsdyk (6) Tomas Plekanec (6) Assists Kadri/Kessel (6) Raphael Diaz (9) Points Nazem Kadri (9) Markov/Plekanec (10) +/- Mark Fraser (+5) Brendan Gallagher (+7) PIMS Mike Brown (29) Prust/White (46) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST TV: RDS, CBC, NHL N (US) Radio: TSN 690 FM 98.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 The Ballad of Mike Kostka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Max V goes through the news of the week. Its very goalie focused, but has some PK Subban, Markov, and Galy/chucky tidbits http://lastwordonsports.com/2013/02/09/essential-hockey-tim-thomas-viktor-fasth-and-ryan-miller/ Looking at our opponent tonight, Jack goes on a Phil Kessel Rant. http://lastwordonsports.com/2013/02/08/jackd-off-on-kessel-haters/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 The Ballad of Mike Kostka He got demoted to the 2nd pairing so perhaps Holzer will be the 'flavour du jour' for CBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 He got demoted to the 2nd pairing so perhaps Holzer will be the 'flavour du jour' for CBC. Damn. I was really hoping Carlyle would play him 25+ minutes per game every game of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Damn. I was really hoping Carlyle would play him 25+ minutes per game every game of the year. Who says he still won't? I'm sure he'll still get lots of special teams time and if the Phaneuf-Holzer pairing doesn't work quickly, they may switch back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 I'll be curious to see if during the pregame or intermission if CBC lets PJ Stock defend himself after being (rightfully) called out in the Gazette earlier this week. Although, with it being Hockey Day in Canada, the discussion might be elsewhere (such as highlights and commentary about minor midget games). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Got to love hockey night in Toronto.... Leafs this, leafs that.. I love when they give "keys for Toronto tonight" but don't say what the habs need to do to win... Please Habs, destroy toronto tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Look at price with his hoodie up in the room...everyone must hate him eh PJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Another shitty start... Markov didnt look very good on that play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmethead Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Game is blacked out here in the US for me. It's on NHL Network but my cable provider doesn't carry it, so I pretty much get screwed. I can't understand why I can't watch it through gamecenter. ed if you ask me. Radio it is then...screw the leafs good please. 1-0 already? WTF?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habscout Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Didn't look good?? He made 3 mistakes to directly lead to the goal. He bobbled the puck under light pressure at the Leafs blueline when he was controlling the puck, then on the race back he was easily bumped off the puck by the Leaf forward, then he failed to cover Komarov in front of the net when his partner had the other forward. Even though he's a vet and their best dman, if I was the coach I would bench him for a period. Another shitty start... Markov didnt look very good on that play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Game is blacked out here in the US for me. It's on NHL Network but my cable provider doesn't carry it, so I pretty much get screwed. I can't understand why I can't watch it through gamecenter. ed if you ask me. Radio it is then...screw the leafs good please. 1-0 already? WTF?? Habs look brutal... Giveaways, bad passes... Don't look ready. Not sure why they can't come out hard at home against the Leafs, but this is like ground hog day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsy Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Habs look brutal... Giveaways, bad passes... Don't look ready. Not sure why they can't come out hard at home against the Leafs, but this is like ground hog day.Exactly...it's as if the team doesn't realize it's a rival, and that it would be nice to beat them at home once in awhile. Good for the Leafs. 2-0 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Wow. Markov looks out of it. Price appears to be playing through pain. Nobody can win a faceoff. Entire team is in a fog. I have a provisional theory that this team takes its whole cue from Markov. If he's having a bad night, look out for squalls. Sadly he seems to be sucking wind these days - not surprising for a guy who missed as much time as him. He'll probably find his sea-legs in a couple of weeks, but the longer it takes, the dodgier our prospects will get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Two nothing...another brutal mess in their own zone.... We almost need a timeout...something to wake them up before it is all over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habscout Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 This is looking ugly. Now it's Cole that doesn't tie up his man in front of the net!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Price is wincing... Ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Size is an issue... Skill is great but we look small... We need a center who can drive the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Our 4th line is our best so far.... Not going to win that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 first good shift of the game and its the 4th line. Looks like Prust in where he belongs - on the 4th line. need to break up DD and MaxPac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Size is an issue... Skill is great but we look small... We need a center who can drive the net. Amen. No more Smurfs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsy Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Cole is a problem. If his heart isn't into it, like he suggested, then reduce his ice time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hab29RETIRED Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Size is an issue... Skill is great but we look small... We need a center who can drive the net. Kadri looked pretty small against Eller on the draw, but he won the draw and the leafs got a chance. Size is an excuse. Lack of effort is the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobin Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 first good shift of the game and its the 4th line. Looks like Prust in where he belongs - on the 4th line. need to break up DD and MaxPac. I havent seen much out of Max this season either... If that line doesnt duplicate last year we are screwed. So far, our wins are coming from Price and the D. Just not feeling it with the forward lines. I still think we need another Chucky in the draft and a way to replace DD and Gallager with a big, power center. Last year I suggested we trade DD as his stock was high and I didnt see him as a long term solution for this team. I fear his value is dropping quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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