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Post by Leafs_Pam on Feb 19, 2024 4:53:12 GMT -5
With the Leafs beating the Blues last week, I expect the Blues to come out strong against the Leafs. From the TSN article, several players may be a game time decision. Marshall Rifai was called up on Sunday and practiced wih the team.
Lines at Sunday’s practice:
Knies - Matthews - Marner
Bertuzzi - Tavares - Nylander
McMann - Holmberg - Robertson
Gregor - Kampf - Reaves
Rielly - Brodie
Benoit - Lajoie
Rifai
Samsonov
Woll
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Post by finnmccool on Feb 19, 2024 7:22:31 GMT -5
The leafs called up defenseman Marshall Rifai from the Marlies yesterday, so welcome to the NHL Marshall Rifai. Who is Rifai you may ask, well he is one of those College free agents ( like Bobby McMann ) the leafs have signed hoping to find a diamond in the rough they can turn into a future leaf. College free agents being the only route open to them currently with little or no draft choices available to them. Marshall Rifai has desent size being 6 feet 190 LBS or 6’1” 195 LBS, and here’s what the Marlies GM Ryan Hardy had to say about him “ his skating is world class, he’s a competitive guy, he has incredible passion for hockey, incredible passion for getting better at hockey". Don’t expect alot of offense out of Rifai he is not a big point getter but, he’s strong in his own end, physical, and can move the puck up ice. Marshall Rifai does bring some grit with his game and is more than willing to drop the gloves to protect himself and his team mates. At this stage of his career though he probably profiles as a 5th or 6th defenseman.
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Post by stugats1 on Feb 19, 2024 10:00:02 GMT -5
Since I'm currently out.of work I love the early start. Hoping we keep this running.
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Post by tman55 on Feb 19, 2024 10:53:27 GMT -5
Yeah, Leafs need to really push over the last 25+ games. While home ice might be nice all I would like to see is a healthy Leafs team that has found some consistency in their game. We’ve all seen some A games by this team, just not enough. Is Gio hurt?
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Post by Leafs_Pam on Feb 19, 2024 11:03:51 GMT -5
Gio is still out on bereavement leave.
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Post by kazzie on Feb 19, 2024 13:08:26 GMT -5
Since I'm currently out.of work I love the early start. Hoping we keep this running. I too like the early start today Jim. I think the boys will have a much more difficult time with St. Louis today than they did with them last week. |
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Post by jayleaf on Feb 19, 2024 13:16:39 GMT -5
I don't mind the early start, but sadly this game is on ESPN, so I can't watch it.
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Post by stugats1 on Feb 19, 2024 13:49:25 GMT -5
Obviously we don't have our kegs yet. Too early for them I guess. Boring period all around.
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Post by kazzie on Feb 19, 2024 14:01:39 GMT -5
Obviously we don't have our kegs yet. Too early for them I guess. Boring period all around. Yeah just a sluggish and boring game so far. Let’s hope our boys pick it up in the wind and 3rd periods. |
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Post by stugats1 on Feb 19, 2024 14:49:31 GMT -5
Dumb penalty to take.. I'd be ok with at least one point.
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Post by tman55 on Feb 19, 2024 15:00:38 GMT -5
Boring is good. Trading chances is not. Hoping for a W in regulation.
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Post by Leafs_Pam on Feb 19, 2024 15:44:22 GMT -5
Was it a stupid move that led the Blues able to tie it up near the end of period 3? It sounded like Rifai played? How did he do?
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Post by stugats1 on Feb 19, 2024 15:49:33 GMT -5
Didn't really notice him Pam which was fine. Nice 2 points overall a decent defensive effort. Nitwit Bertuzzi should have iced it 4 - 1 but missed empty net. 4 -0 without Rielly. It's been good getting others minutes and Morgan resting
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Post by mokole on Feb 19, 2024 15:54:17 GMT -5
Seems Marner drove the offence, again.
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Post by Leafs_Pam on Feb 19, 2024 15:55:01 GMT -5
Didn't really notice him Pam which was fine. Nice 2 points overall a decent defensive effort. Nitwit Bertuzzi should have iced it 4 - 1 but missed empty net. 4 -0 without Rielly. It's been good getting others minutes and Morgan resting Yes, it was Bertuzzi missing the empty net I was talking about. It sounded like a dumb move on the radio broadcast, bot I wasn't sure. |
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