Game 81 Maple Leafs @ Panthers 4/16/24 7:30 est.

[stugats1]

Just get out of game with no more injuries. Be nice for Auston to score so he doesn't have to play tomorrow. Keefe admitted the drive for 70 has been a huge distraction. Ok. So just let it happen I guess. I 100% don't agree with him playing both these games. We can't move up or down. Don't want them to lie down. Work on pk/pp trying new things. Protect Woll but no need to worry about outcome. Just play a good structured game.

[kazzie]

Apr 16, 2024 10:05:05 GMT -5 stugats1 said:

Just get out of game with no more injuries. Be nice for Auston to score so he doesn't have to play tomorrow. Keefe admitted the drive for 70 has been a huge distraction. Ok. So just let it happen I guess. I 100% don't agree with him playing both these games. We can't move up or down. Don't want them to lie down. Work on pk/pp trying new things. Protect Woll but no need to worry about outcome. Just play a good structured game.

Yes Jim.  Definitely getting out of the game without any injuries is paramount.  I don’t understand Keefe saying that Auston’s bid for 70 has been a huge distraction but then again there is a bunch of stuff from Keefe that leaves me scratching my head.  

[TMan]

Leafs can’t move up or down but Florida still can. Now, do they worry about that or not? Reaves said in an interview about both sides setting the tone for a possible match up. I think this will be a spirited affair. But yes let’s try and get out healthy. Injuries already adding up a bit. I really do not like the Panthers so I just can’t say I don’t want a W, especially this close to a most possible showdown. Lots of mind games played this time of year so let’s plant a seed of doubt. Mitch will be back with AM tonight but really hope Domi, McMann and Jarnkrok can answer the bell for game 1.

[Gerard]

They said the other night that Matthews has had 20 posts this year. If 1/2 go in we're talking 80. Also, if Bertuzzi doesn't go offside a few weeks ago he's got 70 at home and can sit out but all that means nothing.

[jayleaf]

Apr 16, 2024 10:20:39 GMT -5 kazzie said:

Apr 16, 2024 10:05:05 GMT -5 stugats1 said:

Just get out of game with no more injuries. Be nice for Auston to score so he doesn't have to play tomorrow. Keefe admitted the drive for 70 has been a huge distraction. Ok. So just let it happen I guess. I 100% don't agree with him playing both these games. We can't move up or down. Don't want them to lie down. Work on pk/pp trying new things. Protect Woll but no need to worry about outcome. Just play a good structured game.

Yes Jim.  Definitely getting out of the game without any injuries is paramount.  I don’t understand Keefe saying that Auston’s bid for 70 has been a huge distraction but then again there is a bunch of stuff from Keefe that leaves me scratching my head.  

How does one avoid injuries playing a professional game.  I remember a wise man saying many years ago, that trying to avoid getting injured is the easiest way to get hurt.  To me it's about keeping your head up, like any other game and play to win.

[TMan]

Yes. There is a chance of injury every shift. While going into playoffs 100% healthy would be great there probably isn’t a playoff team that is 100% healthy and if there is they’re extremely fortunate. Our last two games are against teams that don’t like our Leafs. I want to see 2 hard fought games but not 2 dirty games.

[stugats1]

If you play you play to win. But sitting someone in a meaningless game like tomorrow night, to me is protecting your big assets. I see both sides but I'd sit 34 with no hesitation. To me it's not just fear of injury. It's resting a tired body one more game to prepare for.the grind. Just yesterday McCabe said he feltbrefreshed after sitting .Thank heavens I'm not coach I guess.

[TMan]

70 seems to be more important than rest. If he gets it tonight then a game off might make sense. If not tonight then guaranteed he’s in tomorrow. We will never know if it has any effect on his game if he rests or not. To me it’s up to the player. Keefe just said he’s playing maybe his best hockey, has energy and feels good. Just get #70 tonight, win the game, play physical, prove a point. Easy right??

[jayleaf]

Well, neither of the last two games will be available for me to watch.  Guess I'll have to figure something out for the playoff games pretty soon.  Last year I went with Sling TV, so hopefully that will work out again.  I think there was only one game on a Channel I couldn't get. 

[jayleaf]

Never mind my last comment.  I just signed up for Sling, so I will be watching the last two games, unless they become unwatchable.

[jayleaf]

An earlier comment by TMan about a Toronto/Florida matchup has me wondering.  Is Florida content with a Toronto series or would they prefer Tampa Bay.  Judging by the game so far it looks like their okay with a Leaf series.

[mokole]

Stolarz in net, so the Panthers are resting players. Gregor and Benoit will get their first playoff experience next week.

[stugats1]

Bruins down 2-0. So it may come down to if leafs win its Florida if lose boston.

Very good first by us. Just tired of Florida and their chippy play.

So far good pk by us

[TMan]

Good first!! I hate the Panthers with passion!! Boston losing to Sens. Could be interesting. Let’s just keep playing hard. Benoit chuckin the body tonight with others. Reffing has been sh*t too. PK lookin good but stay out of the box!!

[randys]

Apr 16, 2024 19:14:23 GMT -5 jayleaf said:

An earlier comment by TMan about a Toronto/Florida matchup has me wondering.  Is Florida content with a Toronto series or would they prefer Tampa Bay.  Judging by the game so far it looks like their okay with a Leaf series.

That’s fine with me, I like our matchup if we play like we can.
Really good 1st period, the boys took no sh*t and were very physical….play like this and bring on whoever.

I love Benoit’s game, he’s a keeper.
Glad they signed him to an extension.
GO LEAFS GO!