HabsRuleForever Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 MONTREAL CANADIENS vs. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS DISCUSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I hope that habs93 & family are safe during this storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 TORONTO – The focus will be on the goaltenders when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens at Air Canada Centre on Saturday. That is often the case when the NHL’s two oldest franchises hook up. However, with the Canadiens’ Carey Price sidelined with a lower-body injury, the spotlight will be more on Toronto goalie James Reimer, who leads the NHL with a .937 save percentage and ranks third with a 1.98 goals-against average. Toronto coach Mike Babcock speaks often about players being given an opportunity and how it is up to them to make the most of it. He believes Reimer has made the most of his opportunity this season. Reimer has taken over as the team’s No. 1 goalie from Jonathan Bernier. “I sure think so,” Babcock said. “I was asked yesterday about Bernie, but you know it’s interesting; Bernier has really competed and worked hard of late, but you can’t take away what Reims has done. You’ve got to give the guy credit. I watched the chances against from last game [1-0 overtime loss Thursday to the Carolina Hurricanes] and when they get chances they don’t look like chances anymore. They don’t look like they are going to go in. He seems relaxed, confident and comfortable. He earned that right.” Reimer, 27, has improved his play substantially this season, not only allowing fewer goals, but also improving his play with the puck. Reimer said he is very happy with the state of his game. “I feel pretty good,” he said. “I feel our team – especially the past few games – has played really well. When your teammates are playing well it makes you look good, too.” Captain Dion Phaneuf said Reimer has been a big part of any success Toronto has enjoyed this season. “Reims has been real good for us all year,” Phaneuf said. “He has been very consistent making key stops at key times in the game and when it comes to goaltending those are big momentum shifts in games. Despite having lost five in a row (0-4-1), the Canadiens have had their way with the Maple Leafs recently, going 6-1-3 record in the past 10 games. Montreal is 7-2-1 in the past 10 games played in Toronto. The Canadiens have been struggling since Price sustained his injury. They are 4-16-1 in the past 21 games. Mike Condon will start in goal. Captain Max Pacioretty said the Canadiens are aware of how well Reimer has been playing and they need to try to get him off his game. “We know they have a hot goaltender, but at the end of the day we have to worry about our own game and that is taking away his eyes and getting second and third chances,” Pacioretty said. “We have seen it over the years where the only way to beat Carey is by taking away his eyes because he can’t stop what he can’t see. We have to do that tonight and make sure we get dirty.” Despite the team’s current losing streak, Pacioretty insisted frustration has not set in. “Right now it is great,” Pacioretty said. “We have come to terms with what has happened and we’re ready to turn the page. We’re only looking ahead; we are not looking at the past. Our goal is to focus on the present and hopefully individuals can start gaining some confidence as the games go on.” Babcock said the game is special any time the Maple Leafs and Canadiens face one another. “It’s two original six teams with a lot of history,” Babcock said. “I think if you look at the standings right now neither team feels they are in their rightful place.” Here are the projected lineups: CANADIENS Max Pacioretty - Tomas Plekanec - Brendan Gallagher Alex Galchenyuk - David Desharnais - Dale Weise Tomas Fleischmann - Lars Eller – Daniel Carr Brian Flynn - Torrey Mitchell - Devante Smith-Pelly Andrei Markov - P.K. Subban Alexei Emelin - Jeff Petry Nathan Beaulieu - Mark Barberio Mike Condon Ben Scrivens Injured: Carey Price (lower body), Tom Gilbert (lower body), Paul Byron (lower body) Scratched: Greg Pateryn, Jacob De La Rose MAPLE LEAFS Shawn Matthias - Tyler Bozak - PA Parenteau Michael Grabner - Nazem Kadri - Leo Komarov Joffrey Lupul - Peter Holland - Josh Leivo Daniel Winnik - Byron Froese - Rich Clune Matt Hunwick - Morgan Rielly Jake Gardiner - Dion Phaneuf Martin Marincin - Roman Polak James Reimer Jonathan Bernier Injured: James van Riemsdyk (foot), Nick Spaling (upper body), Stephane Robidas (lower body) Scratched: Frank Corrado, Brad Boyes Status report: Canadiens recalled Carr from St. John’s of the American Hockey League on Thursday…Galchenyuk took some shifts at right wing at practice Friday … Leivo is expected to play in place of Boyes who played his 800th NHL game Thursday…Spaling is getting close to returning to the Maple Leafs lineup, but probably won’t play against Montreal. Who’s hot: Komarov leads the Maple Leafs with 30 points and has 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in his past 19 games…Bozak, Kadri and Phaneuf each have two assists in the past three games…Subban has points in six straight games and nine of the past 10…Pacioretty has two goals in the past three games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clues Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Thanks for the thread, hrf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon.Man Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 GO HABS GO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest habs1952 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Meh...when I see this, Alex Galchenyuk - David Desharnais - Dale Weise, I feel as indifferent as MB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I hope that habs93 & family are safe during this storm. Ditto. Nasty stuff over there. Seeing as we're no longer cheering for a coach change,,, then let's win this one boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I hope that habs93 & family are safe during this storm. Indeed, we're doing fine. Thanks, everybody. Much less interesting reason for not having the GDT up today... I forgot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Indeed, we're doing fine. Thanks, everybody. Much less interesting reason for not having the GDT up today... I forgot! Thanks for the GDT, HRF,,,, (I'll save my thanks to 93,,, for another time that he remembers ). Refs for tonight are Kevin Pollock (#33) & Brad Watson (#23). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyez Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 MT's line up changes for tonight....Juicy Fruit out...Hubba Bubba in .... (for size & physical presence) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 MT's line up changes for tonight.... Juicy Fruit out... Hubba Bubba in .... (for size & physical presence) 'bout time Bubba got in. It's Keon night, for legends row. Another long and drawn out affair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyez Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Max says..... "it all starts tonight" . what "it" is tho who knows ? 1. points ? (& "maybe" a play-off race for 8th ) 2. pick ? (after the tank) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 It's Keon night, for legends row. Another long and drawn out affair. Speaking of which: I now have the ability to check when games start vs their scheduled start time. So I could theoretically determine in a scientifically sound manner whether or not the Habs' pre-game ceremonies are actually significantly longer than league average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Speaking of which: I now have the ability to check when games start vs their scheduled start time. So I could theoretically determine in a scientifically sound manner whether or not the Habs' pre-game ceremonies are actually significantly longer than league average. So when is the "real" start time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 So when is the "real" start time? I don't actually have it gathered yet, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 MT said that he wants his team on the ice to see what legends are all about. It's MT speak for his excuse after the game "we were tired from all of the hoopla". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernhabfan Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Indeed, we're doing fine. Thanks, everybody. Much less interesting reason for not having the GDT up today... I forgot! Back of the room, young man!!! TOOOOOO Much,, Eyez. How's your weather down there SHF? Had a little snow last night but not much. really cold today, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Back of the room, young man!!! Had a little snow last night but not much. really cold today, though. Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Nothing worse then a Leaf ceremony. OMG this is boring. Please DROP THE PUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Let's remember Therrien is still our coach so all rules apply. I removed a few posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinot-1 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 She's no Sarah diamond,,,,,that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer_rocket Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 'Bout time. Go Habs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clues Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Indeed, we're doing fine. Thanks, everybody. Much less interesting reason for not having the GDT up today... I forgot! You sound like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckPundit Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Wow, the Leafs sing the bilingual version of the anthem, for once ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 She's no Sarah diamond,,,,,that's for sure. No kidding. Talk about flat sounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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