General Leafs Talk

[freer]

Boyce getting the call-up as per Twitter.

He should help out secondary scoring....

He cant do any worse then Armstrong 9GP 0G 1A 1PTS -4

Everyone here can say he bring other stuff to the team like leadership. I just dont see it. Leafs have been so much better without him in the lineup this year IMO

I don't think there can be any doubt about that.  He's been nothing short of terrible this year, probably due to his conditioning.

Good so someone else agrees with me. Good, I am not going to get screamed at again for stating an opinion

 

[Strangelove]

Boyce getting the call-up as per Twitter.

He should help out secondary scoring....

He cant do any worse then Armstrong 9GP 0G 1A 1PTS -4

Everyone here can say he bring other stuff to the team like leadership. I just dont see it. Leafs have been so much better without him in the lineup this year IMO

I don't think there can be any doubt about that.  He's been nothing short of terrible this year, probably due to his conditioning.

Good so someone else agrees with me. Good, I am not going to get screamed at again for stating an opinion

He gets a pass from a lot of fans for some reason, possibly because he's a good interview.  Still, it's pretty amazing to witness the differing treatment for a good Canadian boy like Armstrong vis-a-vis Antropov in his time here - the latter actually contributed in a big way and wasn't nearly as injury prone as the former, and yet he was routinely jeered when he was announced as being out of the line-up.

 

[Tigger]

Wow, define fickle.

Last year Army started off poorly as well, by Dec 20 he had 1g 1a -6 while recovering from injuries which he wasn't use to experiencing.

In the next 33 games he had 6g 14a +5, above his career pace by a good margin and a noticeable contributor at both ends of the rink.

He was a ufa without a history of injuries when signed by the Leafs, 3 mil might have been a little high but not much.

He may be getting older and his body may be showing some wear and tear but IIRC, his injuries have been related to his style of play not because he can't play hockey.

 

[rdowdall]

How dare Colby Armstrong get injured!!!  The nerve of some hockey players.

 

[Bender]

Wow, define fickle.

Last year Army started off poorly as well, by Dec 20 he had 1g 1a -6 while recovering from injuries which he wasn't use to experiencing.

In the next 33 games he had 6g 14a +5, above his career pace by a good margin and a noticeable contributor at both ends of the rink.

He was a ufa without a history of injuries when signed by the Leafs, 3 mil might have been a little high but not much.

He may be getting older and his body may be showing some wear and tear but IIRC, his injuries have been related to his style of play not because he can't play hockey.

TIM CONNOLLY IS A JERK. Wait... Armstrong? Like... Colby??

 

[maplesyrup]

The difference between Connolly and Armstrong is that before joining the Leafs, one had a history of missing chunks of seasons and the other was about as durable as they come. Nobody saw these string of injuries with Army coming. It can happen to anyone. 

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

More proof of how much the PK is killing us - and how the 5 on 5 defensive play isn't so bad.  Also how the PP success has been key considering our PK.

The Leafs sit 11th overall in the league in 5 on 5 GF/GA ratio at 1.02, ahead of teams like Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Florida.  I think Montreal is the only team in the 1-10 spots who is not in a playoff position.

 

[Propellertop]

Ah. Looked at the standings for the first time in a couple weeks really and now I know we're only 3 pts outta 12th..... (yes, I'm putting the most positive spin on things).

Oh Boy...

 

[nutman]

Ah. Looked at the standings for the first time in a couple weeks really and now I know we're only 3 pts outta 12th..... (yes, I'm putting the most positive spin on things).

Oh Boy...

Ya i did the same it sucks.

 

[Bender]

The difference between Connolly and Armstrong is that before joining the Leafs, one had a history of missing chunks of seasons and the other was about as durable as they come. Nobody saw these string of injuries with Army coming. It can happen to anyone.

BUT CONNOLLY IS MADE OF GLASS!! COLBY IS A STRONG CANADIAN BOY! ANTRO SUCKS TOO!!!

 

[Tigger]

Is there a stare down over the game day thread or something?

 

[freer]

The difference between Connolly and Armstrong is that before joining the Leafs, one had a history of missing chunks of seasons and the other was about as durable as they come. Nobody saw these string of injuries with Army coming. It can happen to anyone.

BUT CONNOLLY IS MADE OF GLASS!! COLBY IS A STRONG CANADIAN BOY! ANTRO SUCKS TOO!!!

At least Connolly can put points up

 

[Andy007]

The difference between Connolly and Armstrong is that before joining the Leafs, one had a history of missing chunks of seasons and the other was about as durable as they come. Nobody saw these string of injuries with Army coming. It can happen to anyone.

BUT CONNOLLY IS MADE OF GLASS!! COLBY IS A STRONG CANADIAN BOY! ANTRO SUCKS TOO!!!

I think this biting satire only works if Connolly is an actual European player.

 

[drummond]

The difference between Connolly and Armstrong is that before joining the Leafs, one had a history of missing chunks of seasons and the other was about as durable as they come. Nobody saw these string of injuries with Army coming. It can happen to anyone.

BUT CONNOLLY IS MADE OF GLASS!! COLBY IS A STRONG CANADIAN BOY! ANTRO SUCKS TOO!!!

I think this biting satire only works if Connolly is an actual European player.

An American, eh?

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

What are we now - 18-9-4 against non-Bruins teams?

Damn Bruins.  On the bright side, we have beaten the Rangers twice, and they're only 1 point behind the Bruins.

 

[Bullfrog]

Ah. Looked at the standings for the first time in a couple weeks really and now I know we're only 3 pts outta 12th..... (yes, I'm putting the most positive spin on things).

Oh Boy...

7 points out of 12th now.......also 7 points out of 1st.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

With a week to go in all-star voting Kessel, Phaneuf, and Reimer are all still in a starters position. Thomas is creeping up on Reimer though.

 

[bustaheims]

With a week to go in all-star voting Kessel, Phaneuf, and Reimer are all still in a starters position. Thomas is creeping up on Reimer though.

I'd kind of like for Reimer to not be there, to be honest. Partly because he doesn't really deserve it and partly because having 3 Leafs voted in would probably means Lupul, who does deserve to be there, doesn't get an invite.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

With a week to go in all-star voting Kessel, Phaneuf, and Reimer are all still in a starters position. Thomas is creeping up on Reimer though.

I'd kind of like for Reimer to not be there, to be honest. Partly because he doesn't really deserve it and partly because having 3 Leafs voted in would probably means Lupul, who does deserve to be there, doesn't get an invite.

Agreed for the most part. Both your reasons are incredibly valid, but if there's one guy who would truly enjoy being part of this game it's Reimer. It might even increase his confidence. 

There's a pretty solid chance Thomas overtakes Reimer though. He was 18,000 votes behind in week 5 and is only 5,000 behind a week later.

 

[Boston Leaf]

With a week to go in all-star voting Kessel, Phaneuf, and Reimer are all still in a starters position. Thomas is creeping up on Reimer though.

I'd kind of like for Reimer to not be there, to be honest. Partly because he doesn't really deserve it and partly because having 3 Leafs voted in would probably means Lupul, who does deserve to be there, doesn't get an invite.

I agree with this