Sharks @ Leafs - Dec. 17th, 7:30pm - TSN4, TSN 1050

[Arn]

Poor start and down early but the team scrapping and fighting back. Whatever about talent but you have to appreciate the effort and work ethic

 

[Tigger]

So Holland is on his way to a pay raise next year, he's a winger now right?

Whatever he is, it's nice to see what he can do now that he's playing for a coach that has faith in him.

Funny, now Babcock has to get the Bernier faith, no choice. Good for Holland, he took the benchings like a champ.

 

[Tigger]

In the broadcast they're talking about officially retiring 99 versus 19 internationally. Wilf Paiement was the last to wear 99 other than Gretzky in the NHL, and that was back in '82 ( for the Leafs ), this has moved into Lou rule territory and I kind of like that here, leave it unspoken and give it to Paul.

 

[ZBBM]

Komarov is having a career year.

 

[ZBBM]

Grabner with 2 really nice plays on that short PK and just after.

 

[Tigger]

Bernier! and a scrum...

 

[ZBBM]

Polak may be classed as a bruiser but he can motor if need be.

 

[bustaheims]

In the broadcast they're talking about officially retiring 99 versus 19 internationally. Wilf Paiement was the last to wear 99 other than Gretzky in the NHL, and that was back in '82 ( for the Leafs ), this has moved into Lou rule territory and I kind of like that here, leave it unspoken and give it to Paul.

Well, in the NHL, 99 is retired league-wide. Internationally? I don't think any numbers should be retired, to be honest.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Polak may be classed as a bruiser but he can motor if need be.

Assuming this is the play you're referring to, Thornton isn't exactly a speed demon.

 

[ZBBM]

Polak may be classed as a bruiser but he can motor if need be.

Assuming this is the play you're referring to, Thornton isn't exactly a speed demon.

And he's not Jason Allison either.  He was a couple strides ahead and Polak caught him.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

Polak has decent speed, it's usually his acceleration that lets him down.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

That little move from Holland to set up Lupul was filthy.

 

[Tigger]

In the broadcast they're talking about officially retiring 99 versus 19 internationally. Wilf Paiement was the last to wear 99 other than Gretzky in the NHL, and that was back in '82 ( for the Leafs ), this has moved into Lou rule territory and I kind of like that here, leave it unspoken and give it to Paul.

Well, in the NHL, 99 is retired league-wide. Internationally? I don't think any numbers should be retired, to be honest.

Sure, they retired it 17 years after anyone else wore it. I dunno, I don't mind the notion, you'd see some other numbers and players mentioned at least, it might be interesting.

 

[bustaheims]

Sure, they retired it 17 years after anyone else wore it. I dunno, I don't mind the notion, you'd see some other numbers and players mentioned at least, it might be interesting.

I dunno. I just don't think players generally play enough international games to warrant having a number retired. I mean, Henderson, for instance, only played 15. He has an extremely iconic goal, yes, but is that enough of a career to warrant having a number retired?

 

[ZBBM]

GRAB the brass ring!

 

[ZBBM]

Uhhhh ... penalty shot on that?

 

[Tigger]

...and not a penalty for wiping out Lupul?

 

[Damian]

Thats a penalty shot in the NHL now? Sweet baby Jeebuz

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

So how long do we think Lupul will miss after the ride into the boards be took on the penalty shot play?

 

[Al14]

...and not a penalty for wiping out Lupul?

It was incidental contact.  ???