Commenting Thread: Toronto at Boston
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A Leafs Fan Blogs is written by one fan for other fans. Vinay Menon, a columnist at the Star, will cast an optimistic eye on the team during the 2010-11 season. Because hope springs eternal in Leafs Nation.
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It is unbelieveable, no teams are doing us any favours. The rangers are up on the Islanders. e need to catch a break.
Posted by: Ken Baumgartner | 03/31/2011 at 07:50 PM
Intermisssion.... Kulemin's hooking penalty? I thought it was a good effort on the chase....stick lifted stick and Kulemin's stick blade was facing out from opponent's body..
Hmmm, guess I gotta' reread the rules.
Posted by: leafland'r | 03/31/2011 at 07:51 PM
Denke, Ken. Had to rip home from a city hall photo deal... missed first 15 mins or so. But... I'm here, and I promise to be amusing at least once.
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 07:52 PM
The Boston penalties, to be fair, were a little weak.
At least Boston is on the ocean and close to some of the world's great cities like New York and Moncton.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 07:53 PM
I thought Kulemin's penalty was actually legit - and I don't think it was a "make-up" call because when they replayed Brent's "penalty" it was obvious that Seguin jumped about three feet in the air to try to draw the call. I think he could have gone for diving, there.
Tonight I miss Bowen telling us what the Leafs' record is whenever they score a goal in the first period, "never mind the FIRST goal of the game". That always gives me a chuckle.
Posted by: Wandering Penguin | 03/31/2011 at 07:55 PM
Getting a fairly smooth stream at vodkasports.com Moe.
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 07:56 PM
I will probably miss most of the 2nd, but need to leave off by saying that if we trade Reimer for a no-name, unproven, snot-nosed little draft pick, I am officially ramming my pompoms where the sun don't shine on Brian Burke.
That said, I don't see Burke doing that. He didn't just fall off the turnip truck. Orrrr, did he?? Hmmmmm.
Posted by: Boo Who? | 03/31/2011 at 07:56 PM
Wisely and respectfully listening to wisdom of Boo and all the ladies....Leafettes.
There's no debate.
Posted by: leafland'r | 03/31/2011 at 07:57 PM
Is it too late for a predictions?
9-0 Leafs!
What!? That (regular) season is almost over!
VM Replies: I can't believe I once relied upon you for *timely* psychic predictions.
Posted by: Alecia | 03/31/2011 at 07:57 PM
Storm, you are not the new Toronto mayor are you. You know, the "piggy" one? That was mean. Especially if you are him.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:00 PM
Moe,you weren't being sarcastic about Moncton were you?
Posted by: TimB | 03/31/2011 at 08:01 PM
I think his name is "Steal Chevrolet." Isn't he a little too "much of a car salesman" for Toronto. Shouldn't Toronto's mayor be an attractive mid-forties female from Guyana or something?
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:02 PM
Excellent prediction Alecia. Your euphoria is well appreciated.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:03 PM
Well folks, I have to check out. I have to go coach a football team. Don't really want to since I am here but that need me. Leafettes you will need to shake those pom poms just a wee bit harder for me please. Keep this Karma Ass-elerating.
Posted by: Ken Baumgartner | 03/31/2011 at 08:03 PM
Alecia! Welcome, where have you been? good to have another Leafette on board tonight
Posted by: oakville_girl | 03/31/2011 at 08:04 PM
Vinay, give me a break, I can't predict anything with this team. No one can. Who knows anymore?
Posted by: Alecia | 03/31/2011 at 08:05 PM
Actually never been to Moncton. I had a friend who lived their once. Best people in the world he said. People had sofas in their kitchens for socializing. He loved it. Well, he loved New Brunswick. Thought it was funny comparing it too NYC. Just a giggle for our Maritime friends.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:05 PM
can we just decline the power play? Seriously. Just tell the ref - no, it's ok, we'll still play 5 on 5, not a problem
Posted by: oakville_girl | 03/31/2011 at 08:05 PM
Random sports fact texted to me just now: in Juniors hockey cup, South Korea beat Thailand 92-0 in 1998.
No matter where we end up this year, we can feel better than Thailand!
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:06 PM
Oh FuddleDuddle.
Posted by: LaineyTML12 | 03/31/2011 at 08:07 PM
Yeah. Wilson needs a raise and a contract extension. Seriously. What kind of a PP do we have. I mean, what are we attempting to do? Score one would think.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:07 PM
Double FuddleDuddle... still pacing!
Posted by: LaineyTML12 | 03/31/2011 at 08:08 PM
Boyce on the PP?
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:08 PM
Nasty Big Mac Attack there. Gotta be better than that #16.
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:08 PM
Alecia- change your prediction, quick! Since you made your prediction, Boston has scored twice.
Posted by: oakville_girl | 03/31/2011 at 08:08 PM
Nice.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:09 PM
Ah well... 'twas a nice push, folks. Deep down, we knew they'd fold.
Guess I'm washing off the lawn furniture early this year... v(ಥ ̯ ಥ)v
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:09 PM
Almost two shorties.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:09 PM
Time to call a freakin' timeout Ronnie!
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:10 PM
Maybe the master tactician should take a timeout.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:11 PM
Man the Leafs look lost in their own zone sometime. Like really lost. Like three guys on one and they don't come up with the puck. No anticipation. Leave guys wide open.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:14 PM
You're back PP. Welcome. It's rally time already.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:15 PM
Wow. A beauty on the PP!
Posted by: jt | 03/31/2011 at 08:15 PM
Lupul
Posted by: palbo | 03/31/2011 at 08:15 PM
have my eyes deceived me? A PP goal? Maybe it is 1959 again.....
Posted by: oakville_girl | 03/31/2011 at 08:16 PM
oh my freaking Lord... we scored on a PP!!! My faith has been restored... for now.
Posted by: LaineyTML12 | 03/31/2011 at 08:16 PM
Okay now the famed Leaf Power play. It's gotta score sometime right?
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:16 PM
UNDER FREAKIN' REVIEW????
Posted by: LaineyTML12 | 03/31/2011 at 08:16 PM
That last comment wasn't from me... I swear... it was the evil me with a beard. ◑.◑
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:17 PM
Kessel to Lupul. No distinct kick. It's gotta count. Huge goal. What a powerplay. Wilson is a genius.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:18 PM
YES YES YES YES.
GARY LUPUL!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
Keep it going boys. Kessel shut Bawston up in a hurry there.
No doubt that is a good goal. Get it right War Room.
GO LEAFS GO!
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:18 PM
Evil Stormcastle is banned. Good Stormcastle returns!
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:19 PM
LOL, Moe. Dump buckets of water on your head 50 times, you're gonna get it in your eyes at least once.
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:19 PM
Go Isles! 2 -1 over the Rangers! Keep it coming!
Posted by: oakville_girl | 03/31/2011 at 08:19 PM
AHHHH! Okay okay!
5-3 leafs!
Posted by: Alecia | 03/31/2011 at 08:20 PM
We needs us one of them "Sooperstars." We should get that bunged up centre from Pittsburgh. Or that Katy Perry girl.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:20 PM
Oy vay. This game is killing me. And... is Reimer getting soft? Eeep.
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:21 PM
GO LEAFS GO! GO LEAFS GO! GO LEAFS GO!! oh great, now we're on the PK.... Lord, give me strength
Posted by: LaineyTML12 | 03/31/2011 at 08:21 PM
Moe,
Boston is a cool town. I lived there for four years while going to school. If you are prepared to hang around the universities, there are lots of free or cheap cultural things going on. Also, the college hockey there is the best going — Boston College (my school) and Boston University (my wife's school) are among the NCAA best. Boston has some great architecture, also, and it's a terrific place for seafood (even the Legal Seafood chain is pretty decent). The beer is outstanding if you go for the craft brews. Also, make sure you tour the Sam Adams brewery, which no longer makes beer but does great tours with lots of free samples.
And, GO LEAFS, GO. Also, ass, etc.
Posted by: loyal he remains | 03/31/2011 at 08:21 PM
Poop.
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:22 PM
Awe. Hockey gods are telling us something tonight? Vesa Reimer.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:22 PM
I seem to have developed an addiction to the word "also."
Posted by: loyal he remains | 03/31/2011 at 08:23 PM
Boston three goals on four shots. And a pinhead penalty to kill us. Please kill this Leafs!
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:23 PM
"This has to be encouraging for the Leafs." Really? {•̃̾_•̃̾}
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:23 PM
Okay, I arrived at a not so good time. Maybe the third goal was caused by me.
We will stick with Leafettes, as the majority of members have spoken. I have no issue at all.
I have my fingers crossed! Go! Leafs! Go!
Posted by: Sue | 03/31/2011 at 08:24 PM
Stormcastle, I was thinking the same thing. Reimer doesn't look as sharp tonight for whatever reason
Posted by: oakville_girl | 03/31/2011 at 08:24 PM
hmmm... which bottle of Tums... fruit flavoured or mint. Should I dig out the 'lemon' ones?
Posted by: LaineyTML12 | 03/31/2011 at 08:24 PM
Okay, now I'm mad. Boston announcer said "Komisarek a little howdy doody before summertime for the Leafs." Let's show them summertime!
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:25 PM
Let me guess... another Leaf penalty.
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:26 PM
Our Reiminister definitely not on tonight agreed.
Schenn not playing very well despite his lucky goal off Kabby.
Wanna see Komisarek and Lucic go at it. Komisarek needs vengeance!
GO LEAFS GO!
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:27 PM
Nice knockdown by Schenn.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:28 PM
Lainey... have the milkshake Tums?
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:29 PM
Stow those lemon thingies Lainey. Not yet. Not yet.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:29 PM
Let's hope the Rosehill rumble pumps the boys!
Posted by: oakville_girl | 03/31/2011 at 08:29 PM
Wow. The refs are BRUTAL tonight. Just AWFUL. Phaneuf was hooked so many times on that little shorthanded rush that he had to change hands on his stick TWICE. Then Kulemin puts the puck down to shoot it out on the PK and his stick just disappears in his hands - and no call.
You know, I used to be just "Meh, whatever" about the Bruins, but I could get a serious hate going for them. Just a little thuggy for me.
Posted by: Wandering Penguin | 03/31/2011 at 08:29 PM
Outstanding bout. Good job Rosey taking a 30 goal scorer off the ice for five.
You win the fight on that alone.
Glad the linesmen let them go. Tire Lucic out.
GO LEAFS GO!
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:30 PM
You know, I used to like Boston - back in the Moog days.
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:31 PM
Ok, this officiating definitely sucks ASS. Some definite leaf haters in the stripes tonight
Posted by: oakville_girl | 03/31/2011 at 08:32 PM
Can we please has 10 minutes without Leaf penalties?
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:33 PM
Was that a legit penalty to Phaneuf. Hard to tell with the feed. WHo cares.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:34 PM
passed on the Tums... went for a Vodka & Soda with lime (hold the lemons - advice taken, thanks Moe)
Posted by: LaineyTML12 | 03/31/2011 at 08:34 PM
I used to love the Bears during the Terry O'Reilly, Stan Jonathan, Cheevers, Schmautz, Cherry etc.... days.
I LOATHE them now.
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:34 PM
what's with all the Walmart quality hockey sticks tonight?
Posted by: LaineyTML12 | 03/31/2011 at 08:35 PM
Nice rush and snipe Kool. Soooooooooooooo close to tying it.
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:36 PM
That's what the Buds need right now: chocolate milk.
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:36 PM
Don't rag on the refs mi amigos and amigas.
That is for hockey mummies. If you are a hockey mummy here then rag away.
Calls even out. Can't beotch about them.
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:38 PM
Time for a Philthy or Grabbo goal special. Tie this up before the end of the period.
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:41 PM
Man... this game is just frakkin' awkward.
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:41 PM
What's that? A penalty to... BOSTON? ⊙.◎)
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:43 PM
Okay, another PP goal before the period ends. I say... Kessel.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:44 PM
You know the game is messed up when commentators switch to baseball.
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:44 PM
Andy Ference off. Just dandy.
Let's score another PP goal. A dirty Philthy goal.
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:45 PM
Okay, the season comes down to the third. Can we score two more than the Bruins? Actually an OT or SO win would do fine.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:49 PM
Somehow every time I see Timmy Thomas I am reminded of Norm from 'Cheers'.
Just a regular guy. I can't imagine him ever ever hitting the weight room.
Great goalie though. Gonna win his second Vezina this year and rightfully so.
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:49 PM
PP - oh, yes, I can!
But I rag on the refs every night no matter who's playing. They are pathetic. Yes, they even out, but whatever - I'll be the first to say the Leafs got away with one when they do.
@ moe - I know it's a bit late to answer, but yeah, that call on Phaneuf was correct.
Posted by: Wandering Penguin | 03/31/2011 at 08:50 PM
Does the game look different on the feeds? If not for the refs this would be a fantastic game.I see a win here.Yes I do.
Posted by: TimB | 03/31/2011 at 08:53 PM
This Boston team looks pretty strong. I hope something happens to them in the first round, though, because that would give the Leafs a better 1st-round pick from them...isn't that right? I find that a bit confusing.
Great to see the Leafs hanging in there tonight. It's been a pretty tough ride and to be still in this game is really impressive.
Posted by: Wandering Penguin | 03/31/2011 at 08:54 PM
Milbury just gave the business to Rosey. Whew, did he slam him. You were no Bobby Orr yourself Mikey. And you stank as a GM. Worst trades in NHL history while you were on the Island. Going off like he just did makes me dislike him even more.
And Jack Edwards saying at the end of the period that, "We are headed towards the final twenty minutes these two teams will play until next fall," annoying. How does he know that? Miracles do happen. Could see Boston again this year. Surely hope so.
Posted by: Pyramid Power | 03/31/2011 at 08:55 PM
Apparently Wilson is coming back next year - So, is Pierre looking for a job as an assistant coach? He has done nothing but, praise Wilson for the team, the speed, the puck movement and on.
Thought James gave up a bad one on the long shot. The short handed goal, tough to stop someone coming in across the crease because you have to open up to move across with them.
Good for Rosehill, Lucic, one of the toughest men in the league to fight. Kessel and Grabbo are moving the puck, but, we need to be a little tougher in front of TT.
Come on you young Colts, Chara looks tired, and if we are smart, we can win this sucker!
If we only had a power play, (take it Dorothy!)
Go damnit, Go!!!!!!
Posted by: Robert | 03/31/2011 at 08:55 PM
Oh baby, fasten your seat belts! This is it. We need some third period magic. NYR going down the toilet! It is now or never...NEVER SAY NEVER, GO LEAFS GO!!!
Posted by: Rooney | 03/31/2011 at 08:55 PM
Loved Komisarek going over to Rosehill in the penalty box and giving him the nod.I hate to agree with McGuire but these bastards seem to give a damn about each other.I feel great about these young colts.
Posted by: TimB | 03/31/2011 at 08:57 PM
Does anyone have a good feed. Mine is so choppy all I can tell is that there is a game going on. Anyone?
Thanks to all for the great Bosotn info. It sounds like a great city. Albeit a city populated Bostonians and the ugh Bruins. Yik!
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 08:58 PM
uhh... just an observation, but is our fearless leader not 'in da howse'?? Has he placed a crash-test dummy in his assigned seat in his place?? No wonder I'm not having a good feeling about this game... (heavy sigh)
Posted by: LaineyTML12 | 03/31/2011 at 08:59 PM
Penguin... what would be impressive if there's no Leafs penalties in 3rd.
Penalties are putting too much strain on Leafs in 5 on 4 rushes... it wears the players down for when they're back at full power - and play gets sloppy.
Posted by: Stormcastle | 03/31/2011 at 08:59 PM
BTW, the more I watch Aulie play the more I am convinced that we absolutely ROBBED Calgary in that trade for Phaneuf. Just FLEECED them. And I happen to like Sjostrom, too, even if Wrong doesn't. But Aulie + Phaneuf = Twin Towers of Hurt.
Posted by: Wandering Penguin | 03/31/2011 at 09:00 PM
Still a few seconds left on the PP for Philthy to score Pyramid. I bet most people in here have no idea what Pyramid Power is a reference to. I remember it as a kid. It was pathetic really.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 09:00 PM
Okay the Bruins are already counting this one in the win column. Tim to give them a little lesson in "nothing to lose." Go Leafs, please Go!
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 09:02 PM
I am watching an episode of Trailer Park Boys when Ricky has an arrow in him and Randy is hooking for cheeseburgers. Man I love that show.
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 09:02 PM
Let's do it boys. It has to be. Don't let us down. Humble these Kaberle-stealing bastards. Go Leafs!
Posted by: moe green | 03/31/2011 at 09:04 PM
I worry when Rooney quotes Justin Bieber.
Posted by: Alecia | 03/31/2011 at 09:04 PM