R1G1: Leafs @ Bruins - May 1st, 7:00pm - CBC, TSN 1050

[Joe S.]

@jonasTSN1050

Kostka suffered a broken bone in one of his fingers and is out. One or both of Jake Gardiner and Ryan O'Byrne will step in.

Also Carlyle says the 4th line "earns its ice-time" so doesn't sound like they're changing on that front.

I thought Orr was good. Around the 10-minute mark of the first period he broke up two Bruins' offensive chances created by his linemates, then powered the puck through two Bruins and across centre, dumping it in to get a line change.

I think they should get McLaren out of there though. Put in Colbourne, see if he's motivated to stick it to the Bruins.

EDIT: And I'm happy Kostka is hurt. I'm a terrible person.

But that's literally the extent of Orr's capabilities.  He struggles to control the puck enough to dump it in.  Not a threat to score, not anything special defensively, doesn't hit noticeably more than others.  Like I've said to annoying levels, I'd just rather someone who can skate well, pass well/shoot well in there instead, to at least give the illusion of contributing something.

That's exactly how I used to describe belak.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Looks like Frattin and Gardiner are in as per my earlier post..now just put in Colbourne and let the lads play.

Colborne has shown nothing at the nhl level yet to justify him being put into the lineup.

I don't think you need to show much to play a 4th line shift.  Just be able to handle the puck and be responsible in your own end.  Hard to come by unfortunately.

 

[L K]

@jonasTSN1050

Kostka suffered a broken bone in one of his fingers and is out. One or both of Jake Gardiner and Ryan O'Byrne will step in.

Also Carlyle says the 4th line "earns its ice-time" so doesn't sound like they're changing on that front.

I thought Orr was good. Around the 10-minute mark of the first period he broke up two Bruins' offensive chances created by his linemates, then powered the puck through two Bruins and across centre, dumping it in to get a line change.

I think they should get McLaren out of there though. Put in Colbourne, see if he's motivated to stick it to the Bruins.

EDIT: And I'm happy Kostka is hurt. I'm a terrible person.

But that's literally the extent of Orr's capabilities.  He struggles to control the puck enough to dump it in.  Not a threat to score, not anything special defensively, doesn't hit noticeably more than others.  Like I've said to annoying levels, I'd just rather someone who can skate well, pass well/shoot well in there instead, to at least give the illusion of contributing something.

That's exactly how I used to describe belak.

And for those that keep calling Orr/McLaren the physical element/toughness of the team.  Komarov is the one doing all of the hitting.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

@jonasTSN1050

Kostka suffered a broken bone in one of his fingers and is out. One or both of Jake Gardiner and Ryan O'Byrne will step in.

Also Carlyle says the 4th line "earns its ice-time" so doesn't sound like they're changing on that front.

I thought Orr was good. Around the 10-minute mark of the first period he broke up two Bruins' offensive chances created by his linemates, then powered the puck through two Bruins and across centre, dumping it in to get a line change.

I think they should get McLaren out of there though. Put in Colbourne, see if he's motivated to stick it to the Bruins.

EDIT: And I'm happy Kostka is hurt. I'm a terrible person.

But that's literally the extent of Orr's capabilities.  He struggles to control the puck enough to dump it in.  Not a threat to score, not anything special defensively, doesn't hit noticeably more than others.  Like I've said to annoying levels, I'd just rather someone who can skate well, pass well/shoot well in there instead, to at least give the illusion of contributing something.

That's exactly how I used to describe belak.

And for those that keep calling Orr/McLaren the physical element/toughness of the team.  Komarov is the one doing all of the hitting.

And Boston's toughness is extolled, but it's because their players are big and can play tough while also playing a strong game at both ends.  Their sole purpose isn't to be tough, it's a facet of their games.

 

[azzurri63]

For the life of me I don't understand how Kostka and Fraser have lasted the whole year. Didn't think either one would be around come seasons end. Hated Wilson with his stubbornness and stupidity and don't think Carlyle is much better when it comes to player personnel. Understand Gardiner's defensive liabilities and soft play but how you can go from basically being an untouchable to not being able to crack the lineup. Especially with the 2 I just mentioned playing day to day. Kostka makes too many mistakes and Fraser is too damn slow. Also feel Nonis could have improved our D at the deadline, unless they figured take their lumps this playoff and gain some valuable experience with what we got. I agree with McFate I believe who posted the other night that the team has been in disarray for a while. Don't know what has happened. Getting outplayed earlier in the year but not this bad. Didn't get a chance to watch the game live last night but recorded it and fast forwarded most of it but this team lacks some toughness big time. Too many guys shying away from the puck and not willing to sacrifice themselves. Didn't think we would stand a chance against the Bruins and last night showed that. Unless Reimer stands on his head we won't be moving on and that depends if the offence wakes up. Team had a chance to control it's own destiny near seasons end and screwed it up royally and now they will pay the price. Hope I'm wrong but don't see it happening.

 

[Heroic Shrimp]

mirtle: One game suspension for Andrew Ference. There's one top four defenceman down for Boston for Saturday.

So the Leafs hopefully gain a two defenseman advantage for Saturday night:

1 - No Ference
2 - No Kostka

I sure hope Franson's injury doesn't subtract from that equation.

 

[Strangelove]

Love that Kostka is injured - he does not do anything well.

The fact that Randy said the fourth line "earns their minutes" is an absolute joke.  McClement basically gives the puck away non-stop five-on-five, and about all Orr and McLaren are good at is getting hemmed in the defensive end and laughing at the other team when we're down by multiple goals.  Quite a skill-set.

I'd bet that O'Byrne goes in for Kostka.  Not like we could use the offence/puck-control/shots on net.

One thing Randy absolutely has to do is get Kadri back with Lupul to try and jump-start both their games.  Spreading the offence over three lines is simply killing it right now.

 

[Heroic Shrimp]

Marchand is such a puke. I hope we lay him out for the rest of the series.

He's still swinging better than Adam Lind.

 

[hockeyfan1]

Marchand is such a puke. I hope we lay him out for the rest of the series.

He's still swinging better than Adam Lind.

That's precisely the reason why I despise the Bruins -- Marchand & Lucic.

 

[Palmateer29]

Marchand is such a puke. I hope we lay him out for the rest of the series.

He's still swinging better than Adam Lind.

That's precisely the reason why I despise the Bruins -- Marchand & Lucic.

No Chara on that list? I hate "big guy" defensemen that run around hitting the small guys (Wellwood, Tucker, Grabo, Kessel, Gionta, Gerbe) to make themselves feel better. You rarely see Chara taking a big run at someone like Nash, Arnott or Orr. I wouldn't feel overly bad if one of the little guys dropped down when he ran at them and took his knee out....

 

[Rebel_1812]

Marchand is such a puke. I hope we lay him out for the rest of the series.

He's still swinging better than Adam Lind.

That's precisely the reason why I despise the Bruins -- Marchand & Lucic.

that looks alot like attempt to injure.  If there was actually contact there likely would have been an injury.

 

[Stickytape]

In contrast, I thought Seguin was pretty classy when he didn't prematurely celebrate when his shot seemed to have gone in, when it actually hit the post.  Most guys would throw their hands in the air and celebrate in hopes of swaying the ref's decision, but Seguin just stood there and repeatedly admitted "I don't know".

 

[Bullfrog]

I can't stand Marchand, but that swing looks pretty harmless to me. If he connected, it should be a penalty. But it doesn't look like it'd really hurt all that much.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

I can't stand Marchand, but that swing looks pretty harmless to me. If he connected, it should be a penalty. But it doesn't look like it'd really hurt all that much.

Unless it hit Seguin in the midsection, then it would be like a gunshot.

 

[bustaheims]

I can't stand Marchand, but that swing looks pretty harmless to me. If he connected, it should be a penalty. But it doesn't look like it'd really hurt all that much.

I don't know about that. It's just at the right level where it could have hit JvR in the wrist, and that's a fairly fragile area. A swing like that could have easily broken it.

 

[bakeapples]

Marchand is such a puke. I hope we lay him out for the rest of the series.

He's still swinging better than Adam Lind.

That's precisely the reason why I despise the Bruins -- Marchand & Lucic.

that looks alot like attempt to injure.  If there was actually contact there likely would have been an injury.

I hate Marchand as much as the next guy but its hard to blame him there - JVR gave him the pool cue in the cup. Wonder how much english JVR put on it?