Game 23: Devils @ Leafs - Mar. 4th, 7:00PM - SN, Fan 590

[lc9]

Leafs still buzzing. 

 

[crazyperfectdevil]

i guess the game plan was to save all their energy for one period of play

 

[Kaberle15]

4th line hasn't played since NJ's 2nd goal.

Good.

 

[ZBBM]

I haven't said this lately but I absolutely despise Greg Millen as a commentator.

x2

In contrast, I think Bowen is terrible.  He needs to quit telling stories and call the game.

 

[BrownRolo]

I can't wait to see Frattin back on that line...

Should be pretty exciting. If only the Grabbo line wasn't an offensive black hole...

I always thought if the Leafs made the playoffs Grabbo would be a beast. Hopefully they can make it, I want to see how he reacts.

 

[Strangelove]

Millen - "Bozak wins the draw" (it was Grabbo).

Kadri, Grabbo and Mac on the first PP and a goal.

RC are you paying attention?

Total agreement with ya posted that a few times lately and RC keeps throwing them out there. My guess he's not paying attention.

But he's played both PP units during every PP this game.

Yes, but the "first unit" has 90 seconds more, based on how the shifts have worked out.  It should be the other way around.  Or at least Kessel should be with Kadri and Mac.

 

[azzurri63]

Millen - "Bozak wins the draw" (it was Grabbo).

Kadri, Grabbo and Mac on the first PP and a goal.

RC are you paying attention?

Total agreement with ya posted that a few times lately and RC keeps throwing them out there. My guess he's not paying attention.

But he's played both PP units during every PP this game.

I think most are like myself. Sure he's putting the others out there but far too often he'll start the Bozak line and they're out for the majority of the PP and then another line is thrown out for the last half minute or so. Why doesn't he start the Kadri line once in a while especially when the top line has done squat.

 

[lc9]

4th line hasn't played since NJ's 2nd goal.

Only took 2 goals for Carlye to figure it out.  It was bizarre the position he kept putting them in. 

 

[pnjunction]

Hmm PK without Bozak coming up.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

I can't wait to see Frattin back on that line...

Should be pretty exciting. If only the Grabbo line wasn't an offensive black hole...

It's not an offensive black hole if you take into account how they're being utilized.  They're eating up tough minutes that Kadri or Kessel's line doesn't have to do.

 

[LittleHockeyFan]

am I missing something? I haven't heard Phaneuf's name all game (and I missed most of the first period because my tv guide said it was a 730 start... I should've seen what CtB had down here grrrr). Is Captain Dion injured or has he just not factored in?

 

[Deebo]

am I missing something? I haven't heard Phaneuf's name all game (and I missed most of the first period because my tv guide said it was a 730 start... I should've seen what CtB had down here grrrr). Is Captain Dion injured or has he just not factored in?

Leads the leafs in ice time.

 

[pnjunction]

am I missing something? I haven't heard Phaneuf's name all game (and I missed most of the first period because my tv guide said it was a 730 start... I should've seen what CtB had down here grrrr). Is Captain Dion injured or has he just not factored in?

Nah he had a nice giveaway just a little while ago    JK, steady enough quiet game I guess

 

[slapshot]

More excellent coaching by Carlyle. He put Bozak out between Naz and Mac, because they were playing well. Kes and Jvr respond as well after being sat on the first PP. Subtle move but paid off big.

 

[Kin]

am I missing something? I haven't heard Phaneuf's name all game (and I missed most of the first period because my tv guide said it was a 730 start... I should've seen what CtB had down here grrrr). Is Captain Dion injured or has he just not factored in?

He's out there. He's just playing a fairly nondescript game which, all things considered, ain't so bad.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Millen - "Bozak wins the draw" (it was Grabbo).

Kadri, Grabbo and Mac on the first PP and a goal.

RC are you paying attention?

Total agreement with ya posted that a few times lately and RC keeps throwing them out there. My guess he's not paying attention.

But he's played both PP units during every PP this game.

I think most are like myself. Sure he's putting the others out there but far too often he'll start the Bozak line and they're out for the majority of the PP and then another line is thrown out for the last half minute or so. Why doesn't he start the Kadri line once in a while especially when the top line has done squat.

I don't remember the other PP's, but I know he's started the Kadri unit in 2 of 4 PP's (1st and last ones).

 

[LittleHockeyFan]

LOL....and right after I posted the Phaneuf query, he clears the zone and I actually heard Bowen say his name

 

[lc9]

Steckel is too slow for the PK, he does not move well laterally. 

 

[pnjunction]

A hearty kill that should finish this game off!  Phaneuf did well.

 

[maplesyrup]

Game 23. Has McClement looked bad in any of them?