Islanders @ Leafs - Jan. 7th, 7:00pm - TSN, SN 590

[Stickytape]

I've changed my mind on Orr.  I want him to play every game.  I want him to set the record for most games without a point.

If this was Carlyle's plan all along, allowing that John Scott goal was a brilliant move.

EDIT:  If anyone is seriously interested, I think the record was set by Pittsburgh's Tyler Wright, with 61 games in one season in 1998-1999.  Orr is already half-way there at 31 games this season alone.

 

[moon111]

I've changed my mind on Orr.  I want him to play every game.  I want him to set the record for most games without a point.

Orr doesn't play much.  Think his ice-time in this drought is about the same as Kessel's in 10 games.  If Orr's offense is 1/4 of Kessel's... I'd say Orr could double this pointless streak without problem.

 

[Crucialness Key]

My concern is that since NY played last night, the Leafs will come out tired...

 

[Arn]

Just win.

 

[bustaheims]

EDIT:  If anyone is seriously interested, I think the record was set by Pittsburgh's Tyler Wright, with 61 games in one season in 1998-1999.  Orr is already half-way there at 31 games this season alone.

I believe that's the record for most games in one season without a point. Most games without a point, however, is longer than that. I'm struggling to find the actual record, but, John Scott went 73 games between points, so, it's at least that. The record for games between regular season goals, however, is 255 and held by Ken Daneyko.

 

[L K]

I've changed my mind on Orr.  I want him to play every game.  I want him to set the record for most games without a point.

Orr doesn't play much.  Think his ice-time in this drought is about the same as Kessel's in 10 games.  If Orr's offense is 1/4 of Kessel's... I'd say Orr could double this pointless streak without problem.

53 consecutive games without a point and counting (including the playoffs).

 

[L K]

EDIT:  If anyone is seriously interested, I think the record was set by Pittsburgh's Tyler Wright, with 61 games in one season in 1998-1999.  Orr is already half-way there at 31 games this season alone.

I believe that's the record for most games in one season without a point. Most games without a point, however, is longer than that. I'm struggling to find the actual record, but, John Scott went 73 games between points, so, it's at least that. The record for games between goals, however, is 255 and held by Ken Daneyko.

Yeah, I spent a few hours trying to track down the worst stretch between points and couldn't come up with anything better than Scott's 73 games.

Speaking strictly of forwards (career numbers)
Billy Cameron - 39GP 0 points
Milt Halliday - 67GP 1 point
Andre Picard - 67GP 2 points

I think Scott might actually hold the record for most games without a point.

 

[Champ Kind]

I've changed my mind on Orr.  I want him to play every game.  I want him to set the record for most games without a point.

Orr doesn't play much.  Think his ice-time in this drought is about the same as Kessel's in 10 games.  If Orr's offense is 1/4 of Kessel's... I'd say Orr could double this pointless streak without problem.

53 consecutive games without a point and counting (including the playoffs).

Actually, I'd love to know how many shots he's had in that time.

 

[bustaheims]

I think Scott might actually hold the record for most games without a point.

He might. It could also be Wright, though. I couldn't find game logs for him for the seasons on either side of his pointless year. Either way, Orr has a way to go to get there (especially since most streaks are regular season games only).

 

[ZBBM]

I think Scott might actually hold the record for most games without a point.

He might. It could also be Wright, though. I couldn't find game logs for him for the seasons on either side of his pointless year. Either way, Orr has a way to go to get there (especially since most streaks are regular season games only).

Yet he almost scored last game, and/or could have had an assist during that one little flurry.

 

[Bill_Berg]

I'm a little surprised Benier is back in net. I wonder if the team is set on playing him as a starter for a while to see how it goes. This is I think his 6th straight start, which is the most he's ever started in a row.

If he shows he can be a full time starter, then Reimer becomes a trade option at the deadline, if the team hasn't tanked.

 

[L K]

I think Scott might actually hold the record for most games without a point.

He might. It could also be Wright, though. I couldn't find game logs for him for the seasons on either side of his pointless year. Either way, Orr has a way to go to get there (especially since most streaks are regular season games only).

I stand corrected on the Scott front.  Wright went 91 games without a point between 1998-1999: 26 games in the 97-98 season; 61 games in 98-99; and the first 4 games of the 99-2000 season.

 

[Kaberle15]

Must rebound game.

go Leafs go.

 

[Zee]

Do I dare say this should be an easy win?

 

[moon111]

I've changed my mind on Orr.  I want him to play every game.  I want him to set the record for most games without a point.

Orr doesn't play much.  Think his ice-time in this drought is about the same as Kessel's in 10 games.  If Orr's offense is 1/4 of Kessel's... I'd say Orr could double this pointless streak without problem.

53 consecutive games without a point and counting (including the playoffs).

Orr's Ice-times. 
Regular season 2012/13, playoffs, regular season 2013/14.
281:10
045:36
188:16
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514:52 <---Orr's ice-time last two seasons (including playoffs)
514:13 <---Clarkson's ice-time.

Difference?  8 points with higher quality line-mates.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 2m
Leafs could certainly dress seven D tonight with Clarkson out up front. Other option is Frazer McLaren.

I never understand why 7 defencemen isn't the automatic answer in these situations.

 

[Redleaf]

Should be interesting to see how Gleason makes out in his first as a Leaf.

 

[lamajama]

So...a bouquet of roses or a stink bomb?

 

[Arn]

So...a bouquet of roses or a stink bomb?

1 period roses, 2 periods stink bomb.

And a late collapse for desert.

 

[ZBBM]

How many turnovers is that already?