Game 16: Leafs @ Panthers - 7:30Pm, SNET-O, FS-F

[Courtnall]

2 bad calls on komarov, guess the refs don't like him?

 

[Kaberle15]

How does Komarov get a penalty for that hit?  These refs are afraid to give the Leafs a PP?

2nd time he is the box because of the refs...

 

[TML fan]

Who are these idiot refs? Komarov is going to get a reputation and he hasn't done anything. It's going to dramatically reduce his effectiveness.

 

[Courtnall]

I think it's safe to say that Nazem Kadri has arrived.

Is Carlyle the difference for Kadri this year ?

I wouldn't say the whole difference, I think Eakins and just general progression and maturing plays a part too. But certainly the way Carlyle has handled him seems to be night and day from Wilson.

You mean throwing a rookie with under 15 games under the bus doesn't build confidence? Lol Wilson was awful with Kadri

 

[Kaberle15]

Komarov with 7 hits so far...

 

[L K]

Who are these idiot refs? Komarov is going to get a reputation and he hasn't done anything. It's going to dramatically reduce his effectiveness.

The best part about it is that the refs didn't give him a penalty for the hit initially.  So it was entirely based on the fact that he got crosschecked in the back twice by the Florida Panther.  So 2-minutes for hitting a guy effectively enough to make him draw a penalty.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

Gotta love Komarov...

He clearly had Gudbranson thinking about him.

 

[L K]

Bad play by MacArthur.  He had a good shot from the slot and passed back for a tougher shot by Franson.

 

[ZBBM]

That was actually some good analysis by Millen there.

 

[TML fan]

Who are these idiot refs? Komarov is going to get a reputation and he hasn't done anything. It's going to dramatically reduce his effectiveness.

The best part about it is that the refs didn't give him a penalty for the hit initially.  So it was entirely based on the fact that he got crosschecked in the back twice by the Florida Panther.  So 2-minutes for hitting a guy effectively enough to make him draw a penalty.

That's how I saw it.

These clowns then pass word along that Komarov is an instigator and a diver and then the refs look the other way when guys take liberties with him. So he goes from an overall clean player who draws penalties to virtually useless because of referees.

 

[pnjunction]

Phaneuf gets a point in the 1st game of the season, then goes on a 10-game drought, then has points in the last 5 games 

 

[harps64]

Who are these idiot refs? Komarov is going to get a reputation and he hasn't done anything. It's going to dramatically reduce his effectiveness.

The best part about it is that the refs didn't give him a penalty for the hit initially.  So it was entirely based on the fact that he got crosschecked in the back twice by the Florida Panther.  So 2-minutes for hitting a guy effectively enough to make him draw a penalty.

His 2nd penalty was for diving also, what a joke.

 

[cabber24]

+2 for franson and fraser. I don't think you can take either guy out of lineup. Not when their a combined +23!

 

[pnjunction]

When did they change Phaneuf's picture to a smiling one on nhl.com?  They broke the progression of increasing anger.

 

[Redleaf]

I think it's safe to say that Nazem Kadri has arrived.

Is Carlyle the difference for Kadri this year ?

I would say Carlyle's been the difference for the whole team this year. Jack Adams should they make the dance?

 

[pnjunction]

+2 for franson and fraser. I don't think you can take either guy out of lineup. Not when their a combined +23!

Not to mention Franson is our leading offensive D-man with 9 pts in 13 games.  He still makes the occasional bad pass like he did in the 1st but his defensive game in both body and stick work looks much better this year to me.

 

[ZBBM]

So this is a bit premature, but who starts tomorrow night?  Do they bring the Bus out of the garage?

If Scrivens has a relatively quiet 3rd I think I'd go with him because he's so deep in the zone, even though I almost never think it's a good idea for goalies to play on consecutive nights.

 

[Kessel Run]

McLement plays a pretty solid game. He has been a nice addition.

 

[Bullfrog]

Jeez, I feel so foolish right now. Thought the game was on leafstv and have been watching a stream this whole time completely oblivious to the sportsnet graphics. UGH!!!!

lol. I've done the same before.

 

[Kessel Run]

So this is a bit premature, but who starts tomorrow night?  Do they bring the Bus out of the garage?

If Scrivens has a relatively quiet 3rd I think I'd go with him because he's so deep in the zone, even though I almost never think it's a good idea for goalies to play on consecutive nights.

I think it was Mirtle who tweeted today that the Leafs coaching staff don't think Rynnas is ready for NHL action just yet, so most likely Scrivens gets the start.