Game 41: Canadiens @ Leafs - Apr. 13, 7:00PM - CBC, TSN 1050

[nutman]

Probably better to hope for a strong game from MacArthur and Kadri.

That should be a given.

 

[nutman]

Weak!!!.. Are you saying the Leaf forwards are weak, wow!!!.
I think they are on the strong side. with grabs and Lupul out we still have Hamilton and Colborne, and I expect they will show up if they want to play again this season.

Ahhh, yes, the career AHLer and the rookie will make up for the two missing forwards that have each cracked the 20 goal mark numerous times in their NHL careers.

Still on that neg downer I see. why don't you look for the good in the Leafs, so you can enjoy them instead of consistently fretting over them. I just don't know how you can enjoy watching them when all you see is the bad, and in the case of the leafs this season there in not much, but you still from day to day find it.

 

[bustaheims]

Still on that neg downer I see. why don't you look for the good in the Leafs, so you can enjoy them instead of consistently fretting over them. I just don't know how you can enjoy watching them when all you see is the bad, and in the case of the leafs this season there in not much, but you still from day to day find it.

Not everyone that disagrees with you is being negative. Most of the time, we're just being realistic.

 

[Bullfrog]

Still on that neg downer I see. why don't you look for the good in the Leafs, so you can enjoy them instead of consistently fretting over them. I just don't know how you can enjoy watching them when all you see is the bad, and in the case of the leafs this season there in not much, but you still from day to day find it.

I think even you can acknowledge that -- right now -- Colborne and Hamilton are a big step back from Grabovski and Lupul.

 

[Rebel_1812]

pk subban        34  11 23 34  +11
Dion Phaneuf 40 7 17 24 -1

I would say the number are pretty comparable.  Phaneuf can also hit (which he doesn't do often anymore) and is tougher then subban.

 

[Rebel_1812]

Still on that neg downer I see. why don't you look for the good in the Leafs, so you can enjoy them instead of consistently fretting over them. I just don't know how you can enjoy watching them when all you see is the bad, and in the case of the leafs this season there in not much, but you still from day to day find it.

Not everyone that disagrees with you is being negative. Most of the time, we're just being realistic.

Are you hearing voices again?  ;D

 

[BermudaBudsFan]

Hoping the Habs are feeling comfortable just having clinched.  4 - 3 Leafs.

 

[bakeapples]

Let them hang their old Stanley Cup banners in their Bell Centre - at the ACC we hang CANADIENS!!!! DESTROY THEM!!!!!!!

 

[Bullfrog]

pk subban        34  11 23 34  +11
Dion Phaneuf 40 7 17 24 -1

I would say the number are pretty comparable.  Phaneuf can also hit (which he doesn't do often anymore) and is tougher then subban.

Maybe it's just me, but 1.0 ppg seems significantly different than 0.6 ppg.

 

[crazyperfectdevil]

any confirmation on grabovski for this game?  i mean like either way

 

[bustaheims]

pk subban        34  11 23 34  +11
Dion Phaneuf 40 7 17 24 -1

I would say the number are pretty comparable.  Phaneuf can also hit (which he doesn't do often anymore) and is tougher then subban.

Maybe it's just me, but 1.0 ppg seems significantly different than 0.6 ppg.

Only 32 points over an 82 game season . . .

 

[leafplasma]

Weak!!!.. Are you saying the Leaf forwards are weak, wow!!!.
I think they are on the strong side. with grabs and Lupul out we still have Hamilton and Colborne, and I expect they will show up if they want to play again this season.

Ahhh, yes, the career AHLer and the rookie will make up for the two missing forwards that have each cracked the 20 goal mark numerous times in their NHL careers.

Still on that neg downer I see. why don't you look for the good in the Leafs, so you can enjoy them instead of consistently fretting over them. I just don't know how you can enjoy watching them when all you see is the bad, and in the case of the leafs this season there in not much, but you still from day to day find it.

No negativity there, even the top teams in the league have holes after being hit with the injury bug, Nutman.  Not every player is Babe Ruth.  Now having said that watch Colborne put up 3 points tonight as the stars sure are aligning for the Leafs so far this year.

 

[cw]

any confirmation on grabovski for this game?  i mean like either way

David Alter ‏@DavidAlter590 2h
Grabovski is available to the #leafs tonight. Carlyle says he'll make a decision on his status later this afternoon.

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets 1h
Reimer/ price tonight. Grabovski is a game time decision. Optional skate for the leafs so no idea about who plays untill pre game 

Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters 2h
Grabovski downplays stomach ailment; says he's good to go tonight

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 3h
Grabovski getting extra work after today's skate. As noted last night, would not be a surprise if he didn't play tonight.

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 3h
Leafs may be looking to get Grabovski some rest after recent intestinal issues, weight loss etc.

Chris Johnston ‏@reporterchris 3h
Mikhail Grabovski is on the ice with the #leafs. Doctors in New York didn't find any problems with him.

Looks like we'll know more come game time

 

[Kin]

pk subban        34  11 23 34  +11
Dion Phaneuf 40 7 17 24 -1

I would say the number are pretty comparable.  Phaneuf can also hit (which he doesn't do often anymore) and is tougher then subban.

Maybe it's just me, but 1.0 ppg seems significantly different than 0.6 ppg.

I think right now Subban is probably neck and neck with Suter for the Norris.

 

[Rebel_1812]

pk subban        34  11 23 34  +11
Dion Phaneuf 40 7 17 24 -1

I would say the number are pretty comparable.  Phaneuf can also hit (which he doesn't do often anymore) and is tougher then subban.

Maybe it's just me, but 1.0 ppg seems significantly different than 0.6 ppg.

I think right now Subban is probably neck and neck with Suter for the Norris.

Isn't Subban's partner Markov?  Phaneuf has had to play with an AHLer for half the season.

 

[nutman]

Still on that neg downer I see. why don't you look for the good in the Leafs, so you can enjoy them instead of consistently fretting over them. I just don't know how you can enjoy watching them when all you see is the bad, and in the case of the leafs this season there in not much, but you still from day to day find it.

I think even you can acknowledge that -- right now -- Colborne and Hamilton are a big step back from Grabovski and Lupul.

Yes, a very big step back. but my point is we have fill ins who are not to bad. and the main point is how he said we are weak a forward with them two out. we still have a solid front end. the leafs are stacked. maybe not with super stars, but I would say overall very good players.

 

[crazyperfectdevil]

any confirmation on grabovski for this game?  i mean like either way

David Alter ‏@DavidAlter590 2h
Grabovski is available to the #leafs tonight. Carlyle says he'll make a decision on his status later this afternoon.

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets 1h
Reimer/ price tonight. Grabovski is a game time decision. Optional skate for the leafs so no idea about who plays untill pre game 

Mark Masters ‏@markhmasters 2h
Grabovski downplays stomach ailment; says he's good to go tonight

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 3h
Grabovski getting extra work after today's skate. As noted last night, would not be a surprise if he didn't play tonight.

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 3h
Leafs may be looking to get Grabovski some rest after recent intestinal issues, weight loss etc.

Chris Johnston ‏@reporterchris 3h
Mikhail Grabovski is on the ice with the #leafs. Doctors in New York didn't find any problems with him.

Looks like we'll know more come game time

so am i nuts for thinking that maybe ..just maybe some of his reduction of minutes on the ice has been due to the leafs trying to get him healthy? 

 

[Kin]

Isn't Subban's partner Markov?  Phaneuf has had to play with an AHLer for half the season.

Markov's a good player but he's never been taken for a defensive stalwart. If we're going to filter their numbers through the offensive talent they're playing with in general I think they're roughly on par with each other.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Isn't Subban's partner Markov?  Phaneuf has had to play with an AHLer for half the season.

Markov's a good player but he's never been taken for a defensive stalwart. If we're going to filter their numbers through the offensive talent they're playing with in general I think they're roughly on par with each other.

Subban's partner in Montreal the past two seasons has typically been Josh Gorges, who is a pretty good defensive defenceman.

Still, I think you're right in that he and Suter are the top two Norris candidates. I think Suter has the edge though.

 

[Stronger Than All]

Pound them!  In both the scoreboard and in general!