Game 46: MIN @ TOR - Jan. 19 - 7:00pm - TSN

[L K]

Honestly, if you showed me that roster and asked me to guess if it was the Minnesota Wild or some team of mine in Eastside Hockey that I'd played until 2014 or so I have no idea if I'd have gotten it right.

Referencing Eastside in a GDT?  You win MotM Nik, before it's even played. 

And I concur - how in the name of time is that an NHL roster?

51 > 49, so while it's obviously a lineup due to their injuries, the Leafs still shouldn't be taking them lightly.

 

[Coderaspberry]

Honestly, if you showed me that roster and asked me to guess if it was the Minnesota Wild or some team of mine in Eastside Hockey that I'd played until 2014 or so I have no idea if I'd have gotten it right.

Referencing Eastside in a GDT?  You win MotM Nik, before it's even played. 

And I concur - how in the name of time is that an NHL roster?

51 > 49, so while it's obviously a lineup due to their injuries, the Leafs still shouldn't be taking them lightly.

Yeah, I didn't mean to say they were a pushover or anything, it's more just general amazement at how pedestrian the roster appears.  Goaltending and good systems make a big difference, I suppose.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

I'd just like to point out that tonight's game features two teams that, at one point this season, were 1st overall in the league and now sit outside the playoffs. Can't imagine that happens all that often.

What was it, back in November, when some outlet ran a story that figured the percentages of teams making it into the playoffs when they are out of it at that point, and vice versa.  We seem to be defying the odds.

Well the article didn't make any comments about teams positions in mid-January after being in a playoff position in November.

 

[bustaheims]

51 > 49, so while it's obviously a lineup due to their injuries, the Leafs still shouldn't be taking them lightly.

While, that's true, they have 2 wins and have earned only 8 points in their last 16 games - they've been playing .250 hockey for over a month now.

 

[iwas11in67]

Leafs win, no doubt, but i think every game here on out is going to be scramble.

 

[McPwnage]

Leafs lose again, this time because they were stupid enough to split up Kessel and Lupul.  That is like splitting up the Sedin's, who does that? 

 

[lamajama]

I want to see a team that is aggressive, forechecking hard and winning all the battles in the corner and getting some puck luck and some good goaltending for a lopsided win.

What time are the Bruins on? 

Seriously though...I think we're in for a good night.

 

[maplesyrup]

Guaranteed win night. 

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Leafs lose again, this time because they were stupid enough to split up Kessel and Lupul.  That is like splitting up the Sedin's, who does that?

I don't think Kessel and Lupul are identical twins who have played together their entire life.

 

[Redleaf]

Guaranteed win night.

Dangerous words.

 

[Sudafederov]

Is Cal Clutterbuck playing?

I already know that he is, I just like saying and writing Clutterbuck.

 

[maplesyrup]

Guaranteed win night.

Dangerous words.

Sarge "Danger" Powers, baby!

 

[L K]

What's with the Country lilt

glooooing hearts  oh can-and-wide oh canada

Oops, he forgot the words.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

I'd say that's a good start.

 

[Derk]

Looks like putting Lupul and Kadri together was a good idea.

Now if I could just get this stupid ad off my screen for adthe.

 

[L K]

Sit me again Wilson.  I dare you.

Lupul and Kadri connect early.

 

[LittleHockeyFan]

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Sit me again Wilson.  I dare you.

Agreed, Wilson pushed the right buttons there.  Another great coaching moment.

 

[azzurri63]

Sweet. I can't remember when we have had a one goal lead before the first minute was up.

 

[Arn]

Looks like putting Lupul and Kadri together was a good idea.

If only Kessel was on the other wing...