Hurricanes: 3, Maple Leafs: Oh.
by Bower Power on Mar 27, 2012 10:10 PM EDT
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It feels like summer's already here, because the reruns have already started: the Leafs pulled out a yawner of a performance against a team from the south east on a Tuesday night. A couple people mentioned on twitter, but there wasn't anything to get excited about. Ward played well, but the Leafs didn't exactly apply a shocking amount of pressure. The defense was lax, but the goaltending was worse. The highlight of this game was watching Rynnas stand in the crease while Carolina took their foot off the gas and coast to a win. I don't think I've ever sympathized with the ACC's "boo birds," but tonight was a compelling case.
Chris Johnson (@reporterchris) pointed out that the Leafs haven't won at home since February 6th. Chemmy added that the Leafs have won just one game against a then-playoff opponent since February 6, and Mirtle noted that on that date, the Leafs were just two points from fourth in the conference, four from the division lead. The Islanders' win over the Penguins has tied them with the Leafs' with 75 points in 76 games, but the Buds are losing the tank skirmish with 29 Regular or overtime wins (ROW) to the Isles' 25. With this loss, the Leafs have been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, for the 8th consecutive year.
Your goal by goal breakdown:
- Backhand from Jokinen deflects off Franson's stick and goes by Gustavsson's questionable VHS. This is a recording. Oh, and I'd guess it also means Franson gets banished to the press box for another billion years.
- Tim "The Sniper" Brent puts one over the short side shoulder of Gustavsson, which bounces off the inside vertical post and out. It's unclear whether that "thud" was from the post, or from Jonas hitting the free agent market.
- Jay Harrison puts a harmless shot on Gus, who's too deep and gets the *far* side shoulder corner picked. This turned out to be Gustavsson's best play of the game, as it got him pulled.
- Good news: Steckel was down to 14:17 of ice time. Also, the Leafs generated 30 shots on goal - the Leafs' highest since March 3rd against the Habs - the second game of Carlyle's tenure.
Bring in the Bus: Some thoughts on the Leaf prospect's NHL debut:
- It was fun to see Jussi Rynnas (pronounced "Juicy Roo-nas") after watching his 7 GA pre-season debut a year and a half ago. I think he looked stronger positionally, which was a huge problem for him in that pre-season game. I think his wide, wide stance is particularly distinctive, and while it tends to limit mobility, he (like all our goaltenders) seems to play a little deep, which should help make up for it.
- He wasn't tested much, seeing and saving just 10 shots (one more save than Gustavsson had), but Rynnas made a great save on the 'Canes PK that came from the umbrella man, then to the half boards, then across the rink to a quick shot (around 9:00 played in the 3rd).
- Justin Goldman of the Goalie Guild has mentioned it, and Rynnas looks quite good at shutting down the bottom of the ice. In the NHL nowadays, that's more of a "meets acceptable minimums", but between a large, fast butterfly and good use of the paddle down, he did a nice job of sealing the ice tonight. With that big chest protector and ability to really seal the ice, he's reminiscent of Giguere (40 minute sample size be damned), and despite a less-than-stellar season in the AHL, I'd like to re-sign him for another year at least.
- It was funny to see the rookie nerves come out - Rynnas was protecting the net from the wraparound even when the Leafs had solid possession of the puck behind the net.
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Rynnas was protecting the net from the wraparound even when the Leafs had solid possession of the puck behind the net.
Because he can’t trust the Leafs’ D to not score on their own net!
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We re-signed McCabe?
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
by Bower Power on Mar 27, 2012 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I am in Twitter jail.
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Clearly it’s not an effective deterrent.
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
by Bower Power on Mar 27, 2012 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
We can tell, you actually posted here
Fairweather fans can go to hell
Equal oppurtunity asshole and a proud member of the PPPPP
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by leafer1984 on Mar 27, 2012 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Now if he’d only write something.
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
I have so many ideas :( I’m going to have some free time this weekend to write a bunch I hope.
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Do it!
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
by theninjagreg on Mar 28, 2012 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Do it or we’ll pin you down and pull your wings off.
/crowdgettinugly
"The Toronto Maple Leafs are a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come." - Nietzsche
by not norm ullman on Mar 28, 2012 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to bed
I’ve dedicated enough time to this team for tonight. Happy tanking everyone!
We have built a mighty tank, now we just need to use it!
Bees! Bees! Bees in the car! Bees everywhere! God, they're huge and they're sting crazy! They're ripping my flesh off! Run away, your firearms are useless against them!
Can’t we declare this whole team for emergency call-up?
Being terrible at hockey has to be an injury.
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by bkblades on Mar 27, 2012 10:30 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
Reimer was able to get out of tonights game for it.
by scott tubbesing on Mar 27, 2012 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
SOLUTION!!!11!
https://twitter.com/#!/winsford99/status/184815125713264641
My mentions were unreadable for about 90 minutes.
Up The Hammers
Twitter: @Normaniac747
Whoops.
https://twitter.com/#!/winsford99/status/184815125713264641
Up The Hammers
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Normaniac747
by Normaniac747 on Mar 27, 2012 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
TANK NATION UPDATE
(All stats are before any potential draft lottery changes.)
If the season ended now, the Leafs would draft 5th.
The worst they could draft is 12th.
The best they could draft is 2nd (Columbus has locked up the 1st.)
Standings:
12. Calgary 85 pts., 32 ROW, 5 games left
11. Washington 84 pts., 36 ROW, 5 games left
10. Winnipeg 78 pts., 31 ROW, 6 games left
9. Tampa Bay 77 pts., 32 ROW, 6 games left
8. Carolina 77 pts., 31 ROW, 5 games left
7. Anaheim 75 pts., 29 ROW, 6 games left
6. NY Islanders 75 pts., 25 ROW, 6 games left
5. Toronto 75 pts., 29 ROW, 5 games left
4. Minnesota 72 pts., 23 ROW, 6 games left
3. Montreal 72 pts., 24 ROW, 5 games left
2. Edmonton 71 pts., 26 ROW, 6 games left
1/1/11: Saw the beginning of the Optimus Reim era. And it was glorious!!!1
Oh...and Phil Kessel says YAAAAAAYYYY!!!1
I may be asking for 2 much to see the Islanders win 2 in row vs. Pittsburgh
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
Since Sid came back, it’s like they don’t even want to win the Presidents’ Trophy anymore. Time to mothball the thing, along with the Wales and the Campbell.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn’t mean the extra too. Fuck
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
I screwed up again.
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
If the season ended today, then Minnesota, Anaheim the Islanders would join Winnipeg and Tampa in their class action suit against the league.
“We deserve the chance to play our 77th game and lose it,” Garth Snow’d say.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it time for Greener to write another obit for Gustavsson yet?
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Mar 27, 2012 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
Last one didn’t work :(
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Hey NHL,
Why you no schedule a late game tonight?
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
I watched a season 1 Malcolm in the Middle episode last night.
Stevie was the greatest.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I was a kid when those were on TV and I think that show just scared me. Is Stevie the kid in the wheelchair?
s •
Yeah, last night Stevie had his first sleepover and his Mom was very overprotective. She also played the wife of the black friend on King of Queens.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
now there’s a sentence I never thought I’d see written.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Mar 28, 2012 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
rec’d
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
Does this count as a Jersey foul?
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Mar 27, 2012 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
You can tell because of the pixels
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes but it’s strangely awesome at the same time
www.twitter.com/runaroundkid
by runaroundkid on Mar 27, 2012 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I thought that was pretty awesome.
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Mar 27, 2012 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
But it’s hilarious and original.
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Kessel Stats?
Does anyone know the site where you can compile a players stats for the last 5 years and compare them with the rest of the league.
hockey-reference.com
Fairweather fans can go to hell
Equal oppurtunity asshole and a proud member of the PPPPP
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http://www.hockey-reference.com/play-index/psl_finder.cgi
Just fiddle around with the search criteria.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
They’re debating the Lebda trade on twitter. What the hell is going on?
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
Why did I get jumped on for saying a schedule was retarded and told I could think of a better words than that. but this is about the third use of this word in the last week. What no word Police anymore. ( Just asking. )
The Leafs are directly resposible for the increased consumption of alcohol
If the Word Police are, in fact, absent, then you can thank your lucky stars. Failure to capitalize a proper noun carries with it a possible $43 fine, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, between noon and midnight, on this side of the street.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry. But didnt answer my question
The Leafs are directly resposible for the increased consumption of alcohol
OK FINE. Hey Skinny next time don’t use the word retard. Happy?
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
That’s retarded.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
by SkinnyFish on Mar 27, 2012 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
As is my duty, as a member of the Punctuation Mark Police.
Article 13.b.iii of the Officer’s Training Manual clearly stipulates:
You are not to engage in any reciprocity, should the subject refuse to employ a question mark. You are to avoid the mislabled question, and proceed to confound the subject’s wishes.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorrry again people but I thought I realy did something wrong and don’t want to cause problens by using taboo words
The Leafs are directly resposible for the increased consumption of alcohol
Not my department, though now that I have you here, you’re going to maybe want to look into using commas, when using the word ‘but’. I know it adds up, but it’s the law.
I think you can get them at Costco for, like, twelve bucks a gross.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I was never good a grammer , but, twelve bucks is to high
The Leafs are directly resposible for the increased consumption of alcohol
Love the enthusiasm, but only one comma per but is required. Also, the space between grammer [sic] and the proper comma, is unnecessary.
I’ll leave the rest up to my colleagues at the Bureau of Mondegreens & Malapropisms, but I think you’ll be cleared of those federal charges. You’re likely looking at no more than a fine for the unfortunate independent clause.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Nothing to see here, people. Move along.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 28, 2012 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
You should see my R.Kelly’ing.
Pro-tip: Bring a raincoat.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 28, 2012 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
..
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
by furcifer on Mar 27, 2012 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is that guy wearing an official 1987 Piestany WJC Czechoslovakian national team shirsey?
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 28, 2012 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
What are the con side’s bullet points? Rogers can’t afford to pay for the Lombardi deal if people stop tuning into games?
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Read Burtch’s twitter feed. My mind is too fried right now (see the above too, 2 comment) to be able to engage in the discussion.
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
Is that why PPP had to go to jail? Too much tweeting about Lebda?
Imma take Lambert’s advice and go have a long, slow cry for the death of my beloved internet.
by Spezzal Teams Playa on Mar 27, 2012 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Debating the Lebda trade?
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Mar 27, 2012 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Because some people are stupid and somehow survive.
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I turned down tickets to tonight’s game. They ended up being platinum seats.
(Not regretting that decision)
and you thought it was over...
I was in the 300 level tonight. It was awful.
99% of player salaries are payed out to only 1% of players. #OccupyNHL
I'm a Twitter twat.
CanadianMaple09 is an effective Facebook stalker.
Yeah I saw your tweet about them laughing at Gus.
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
Oh the third period was much, much worse. It wasn’t just booing and chanting and “fire Burke”. It was almost apathetic. By the end of it, almost nobody had the energy to boo. People stopped caring. It turned into one of the most depressing things I’ve ever seen – just an entire building so upset that they can’t even bother to boo. Everyone was depressed by the end. It was awful.
99% of player salaries are payed out to only 1% of players. #OccupyNHL
I'm a Twitter twat.
CanadianMaple09 is an effective Facebook stalker.
That’s the saddest thing I’ve noticed this season. Most people have become apathetic. First time I’ve ever seen that.
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
It’s what prompted my melodramatic tweeting spree a little while ago. The hope and taste of success that came with this season makes it hurt more, and being surrounded by thousands of people just feeling numb and depressed really got to me. I drove home legitimately sad about everything.
99% of player salaries are payed out to only 1% of players. #OccupyNHL
I'm a Twitter twat.
CanadianMaple09 is an effective Facebook stalker.
The worst part is that I got these tickets for my dad for Christmas, thinking we’d be in a playoff race of some kind, even if we weren’t actually above 8th at the time. Instead we watched tonight’s game, and nobody was happy at the end of it all.
99% of player salaries are payed out to only 1% of players. #OccupyNHL
I'm a Twitter twat.
CanadianMaple09 is an effective Facebook stalker.
Oh Jesus that’s depressing. I’m sorry :(
www.twitter.com/runaroundkid
by runaroundkid on Mar 27, 2012 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
we need to simulate the rest of the season
and you thought it was over...
by Bullets on Mar 27, 2012 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
if only.
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
Don’t mind the loss but man, that effort was just pathetic.
Just an awful season for everyone. Burke looks like a fool for believing in this group, coach has been canned, players are disappointed and frustrated, fans are losing are their shit.
sigh
Kinda hard to believe but this might be a bigger disaster than the 2010 season.
Hmm Mirtle’s article mentions that we could be picking higher than 5th for the 1st time since 1989… so we’ll get Scott Thornton Galchenyuk and end up trading for Sundin Yakupov?
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Mar 27, 2012 11:29 PM EDT reply actions
If Burke pulls off a 1999-style miracle I’ll be thrilled.
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
Rumours are that Columbus is open to trading the 1st overall pick. Rumours also say that Howson is insane.
"I myself am made up entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions."
1st overall for 3rd and a 2nd. Maybe Howson is dumb enough to do it.
by scott tubbesing on Mar 27, 2012 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
The thing Burke said about Reimer not turning into Jim Carey makes me laugh. Jim Carey won a Vezina trophy. How many people would take a Vezina trophy season out of Reimer right now even if it would only last one season. Reimer has miles to go before turning into a Jim Carey.
by scott tubbesing on Mar 27, 2012 11:33 PM EDT reply actions
The thing about Reimer made no sense when he didn’t get a backup goalie to help him out. I used to like what I thought was forthrightness from Burke. Now I just see it as blow-hardness.
My rambling tweets
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing - Vince Lombardi
I am the unnamed NHL executive cited in news stories.
I, for one, can’t wait to watch Burke’s state of the union address once this joke of a season mercifully ends. Should be prime entertainment.
Shouldn't be more than 7 words:
‘Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.’
TWEET AT ME BRO
DAAAAA BLOG
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Mar 28, 2012 3:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm giving Reimer the benefit of doubt for now
As we’ve seen in plenty of cases, especially in the last few years, suffering a concussion can really effect a person negatively and quite unpredictably. I would not be surprised in the least if Reimer has been slow recovering from his head injury.
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by bkblades on Mar 27, 2012 11:41 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Yeah I’m not saying Reimer can’t get better but he wasn’t exactly at the top of a mountain like Carey was before Carey fell off a cliff. Carey was a 22 year old who just put up the best goaltending season of the 95-96 season. The comparison was way off and still is.
by scott tubbesing on Mar 27, 2012 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok guys
Now that we’re officially eliminated, can we finally start bashing this team? Everyone’s been way too positive around here lately.
Not positive so much as no one cares anymore.
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
by theninjagreg on Mar 28, 2012 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
What's VHS stand for?
Very High Stance? Video Home System? Vivid Homoerotic Sex?
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
What’s next? The backwards-forwards stance? The hot-cold sauce? A progressive-conservative party?
by MrSmithy on Mar 28, 2012 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Veritably Horrible Swede
What is life without hope?
by danishmarshmallow on Mar 28, 2012 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
“It’s unclear whether that “thud” was from the post, or from Jonas hitting the free agent market."
HAHAHA
by Paul Aufiero on Mar 28, 2012 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
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