Toronto Maple Leafs

[2014olympicgold]

Sure man. Like you didn't just write that it would be hard for Ottawa to get 2nd with Dion as top D. Good luck in the first round (seriously, not sarcastic).

Um...ya, I did write that.....They were in a tough position missing 3 of their top 4 D.....

And i was not wrong.....they didn't get into first....

[The Black Panther]

[The Black Panther]

Oh dear
Marincin plays over Marchenko.

[The Black Panther]

Yeah yeah I know everything's gravy but can't help but feel nervous.
Just dnt get blown out. This first 5 minutes is going to be nuts.

[blayze]

Leafs are by far the best team in the league... at blowing 2 goal leads.

[hockeyrobot]

Leafs are by far the best team in the league... at blowing 2 goal leads.

LOL. Last night was their chance to steal one

[The Black Panther]

I actually feel strange mentioning this name as someone's whose loss I'm going to miss.
Roman Polak. Man that injury looked bad. Looks like we may see Marchenko next game.
But wow Polak and even Marincin, keeping their game simple have been rock solid.
And how about Jake Gardiner? One of his best games ever last night.

Oops can't forget Hunwick too.
A no dart night for the defence.

[Wfactor]

now would you bring up Andrew Nielson to replace Polak?

[The Black Panther]

now would you bring up Andrew Nielson to replace Polak?

Have to wait and see if Zaitsev is ready. Polak' s replacement will be Marchenko if they go with extra defenceman.
I don't think at anytime they throw AN in the fire.

[Wfactor]

Have to wait and see if Zaitsev is ready. Polak' s replacement will be Marchenko if they go with extra defenceman.
I don't think at anytime they throw AN in the fire.

why not though he's been through playoffs with Marlies, and while no he hasn't played much in the NHL but no time like the present with the need of a D-man who can move the puck out of the zone quickly, but yeah of course Marchenko goes but why not don't think Gardiner and Rielly want to play every other shift.

[als_revenge]

If the Leaf's play like they did last night, there's no reason they can't win at least one more game this series!

[The Black Panther]

why not though he's been through playoffs with Marlies, and while no he hasn't played much in the NHL but no time like the present with the need of a D-man who can move the puck out of the zone quickly, but yeah of course Marchenko goes but why not don't think Gardiner and Rielly want to play every other shift.

I think someone with some NHL experience would be the first call up. IE; RV.
But that would be for minimal mins. But as Eyes says I highly doubt anyone gets the call.

[The Black Panther]

The Hyman 1st line debate. Let's talk.

I know he has great possession #s but what does he do with puck when he gets it.? Not a scorer. Not a playmaker.
Is Babcock wrong here? Could another hard working body who has more skill be a better choice here?
Just looking for thoughts.

[2014olympicgold]

The Hyman 1st line debate. Let's talk.

I know he has great possession #s but what does he do with puck when he gets it.? Not a scorer. Not a playmaker.
Is Babcock wrong here? Could another hard working body who has more skill be a better choice here?
Just looking for thoughts.

He’s a straight line player who disturbs on the forecheck so Matthews and Nylander can get the puck. If Matthews and Nylander weren’t so good at fishing loose pucks out of a corner battle, then Hyman wouldn’t work on that top line.

http://www.tsn.ca/leafs-d-zaitsev-hi...eturn-1.725813

Zaits tweeted (later deleted) see you soon Toronto. Be that either see us in Toronto, or he will see us specifically. But Mark masters said Marchenko will dress for the first time since March 25 if Zaits can’t play.

[Wfactor]

Hyman you can tell doesn't have top six skill but his forecheck and speed and effort make me accept he's on the top line, but man does he make some bad passes, also always tries the forehand wrap and well rarely gets anything from it needs to practice slowing down with the puck on his stick and make better passes out front from behind the net