GDT Game #1 Habs at Leafs Wednesday October 8, 2025 7pm

[Prime Minister Koivu]

Leafs, Habs game one…

 

The rivalry isn’t quite the same but as we begin to meet each other in the playoffs you can bet the hate will return. 
 

 

Second Half Slaf promises to start playing in October this season and that would help keep the Suzuki line among the top in the league. 

 

But our season is about the depth of talent that is forming

 

 

GO HABS GO

 

[Prime Minister Koivu]

 

I will add the lines when they come out. 
 

 

[DON]

How much will Dobson, Bolduc, Demidov impact game?

Will a healthy Laine be much quicker and how will Dach handle 1st real test of knee in a long time.

 

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The fact that Hughes would fire a second salvo mere days later, exchanging Logan Mailloux for Zachary Bolduc, merely confirmed and reinforced how much the front office believes in the roster before them.

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

I sincerely wish we started every season against Boston, which is by far our greatest and most authentic rival, instead of the Leafs. But anyhow, there’s no arguing with the Toronto media BS. 

 

The Leafs do form an unusually intriguing storyline this time because of the “how much will they miss Marner” question.

 

Looking forward to seeing the guys DON mentioned in action.

 

 

 

 

[Butterface]

The real Christmas morning has arrived.

 

These teams are a little more even now.

 

Maybe the Leafs still edge us in fire power, but we have enough skill to keep up and we are deeper defensively.

 

Probably will come down to goaltending or PP/PK tonight.

 

Let’s see what Santa put under the tree.

[Prime Minister Koivu]

32 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said:

I sincerely wish we started every season against Boston, which is by far our greatest and most authentic rival, instead of the Leafs. But anyhow, there’s no arguing with the Toronto media BS. 

 

The Leafs do form an unusually intriguing storyline this time because of the “how much will they miss Marner” question.

 

Looking forward to seeing the guys DON mentioned in action.

 

 

 

 

I’m curious if the leafs put Primeau in net to try and to stick it to us. 
 

If so, I wonder if Montreal scores 6 or 8 goals against him? 

[Prime Minister Koivu]

6 minutes ago, Butterface said:

The real Christmas morning has arrived.

 

These teams are a little more even now.

 

Maybe the Leafs still edge us in fire power, but we have enough skill to keep up and we are deeper defensively.

 

Probably will come down to goaltending or PP/PK tonight.

 

Let’s see what Santa put under the tree.

Beatdown 

 

 

[Butterface]

3 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:

I’m curious if the leafs put Primeau in net to try and to stick it to us. 
 

If so, I wonder if Montreal scores 6 or 8 goals against him? 

🤣🤣🤣 No, I think opening night they’ll want an NHL goaltender, but we can hope.

 

Stolarz I think has been pretty good when healthy. I am somewhat worried he will be the difference maker… but I’m saying 3-2 or 4-2 Canadiens.

 

 

[Commandant]

I don't see them going Primeau in game one of the season. Stolarz is the starter. 

[JoeLassister]

Lol.  If I'm Stolarz and my coach decides to play the recently waivers acquired backup over me for home opening game in a market like Toronto, I think I might go up to the GM's office and request a trade during warmup.

[Prime Minister Koivu]

I’m pretty excited to see our new players and the line combos. 
 

I really, Really, REALLY want Demidov to torch the leafs tonight

 

 

 

[Butterface]

38 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:

I’m pretty excited to see our new players and the line combos. 
 

I really, Really, REALLY want Demidov to torch the leafs tonight

 

 

 

It would be great if the Leafs go through another year of goalie woes. The pressure in Toronto is as intense or more intense than Montreal. If Stolarz gets hurt and Primeau gets overwhelmed by pressure before Woll returns … Kapowweee.

 

If Demidov can help chase Stolarz from the net, I won’t be able to roll over in my sleep tonight.

[BCHabnut]

44 minutes ago, Prime Minister Koivu said:

 

I really, Really, REALLY want Demidov to torch the leafs tonight

 

 

 

Ya man. Im excited to see how he fairs over the year. 

 

I just hope team defense doesnt take a big hit. Armia was elite defensively and Devo was excellent as well. The twam looks better on paper offensively, but defensively maybe not. Go habs go.

[tomh009]

32 minutes ago, BCHabnut said:

I just hope team defense doesnt take a big hit. Armia was elite defensively and Devo was excellent as well. The twam looks better on paper offensively, but defensively maybe not. Go habs go.

On defence ... there is no question whether Dobson is better than Savard, so that will help. 

[skifaster]

What does Montreal have that Toronto doesn't?

 

 

 

A color photograph of the last time they one the Stanley Cup

[brindavis]

Very strange seeing Primeau in Leafs blue and white

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

Listless opening ceremony as befits a crap franchise, but classy tribute to #29. Also a tasteful anthem singer, which is all too rare nowadays

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

Calice 

[Butterface]

A brutal no look backhand pass in defensive zone by Matheson. 
 

A couple of bad cross ice passes in the O zone ..

 

wtf.

 

Stupid to begin the game.

[The Chicoutimi Cucumber]

On the plus side MM and Dobson had an amazing sustained shift in the O zone

 

EDIT: really stupid penalty by Laine. Dammit

[sbhatt]

Bad penalty for Laine.

[Butterface]

Kappy 

[Commandant]

KAPANEN SNIPE

[brindavis]

Great penalty kill

[tomh009]

Leafs PP: 1 shot on net, 3 shots against, 1 goal against.