Leafs @ Lightning - Jan. 27th, 7:00pm - SN, Fan 590

[ZBBM]

Mike Babcock is relentlessly positive and forward-thinking, isn't he?

The difference between hearing him and Carlyle talk is insane.

True, but from a purely sociological standpoint you have to admit that Randy's Evil Genius reverse motivation thang was fascinating.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

True, but from a purely sociological standpoint you have to admit that Randy's Evil Genius reverse motivation thang was fascinating.

Sorry, any sentence containing the words "Carlyle" and "genius" just doesn't make sense to me.

 

[LuncheonMeat]

And the Leafs' first shot timer is running!  BTW, does anyone think the dads are wearing Babsocks??

 

[Kin]

Well, that was predictable.

 

[ZBBM]

Savor that, Steven.  You won't be scoring many more against your Toronto Maple Leafs.

 

[bustaheims]

"Stamkos has one of the best one-timers in the league."

Left wide open. Hilarity ensues.

 

[Tigger]

Crappy penalty, Stamkos makes it look easy.

 

[Kin]

Ok, this time, put a man on Stamkos.

 

[LuncheonMeat]

How is that not a penalty shot?

 

[Tigger]

Jeebus Phaneuf, way to brain the Leafs next captain.

 

[Kin]

How is that not a penalty shot?

Had he touched the puck?

 

[Kin]

Bernier's been pretty good to start with.

 

[LuncheonMeat]

How is that not a penalty shot?

Had he touched the puck?

You always ask the tough questions. I'm not sure, just noticed that he was free and clear in the slot.

 

[ZBBM]

Well, Bernier's been the best Leafs by a mile so far.

 

[LuncheonMeat]

Edit: I rewound and he did have a couple touches prior to Gardiner taking his feet out.

 

[ZBBM]

Our heroes seem to have entered a time machine that has sent them way back to 2015.  They look awful.

 

[bustaheims]

I feel like I've seen this movie before.

 

[bustaheims]

Edit: I rewound and he did have a couple touches prior to Gardiner taking his feet out.

Did he have control of the puck, though?

 

[LuncheonMeat]

Edit: I rewound and he did have a couple touches prior to Gardiner taking his feet out.

Did he have control of the puck, though?

That's certainly up for debate, but the guy in the striped shirt standing 5 feet away probably didn't think so.

BTW, after seeing Stamkos in profile in that commercial, I'm not sure I want him anymore. 

 

[bustaheims]

Aww. I was hoping the Leafs would allow multiple goals before getting their first shot.