[ahmedsu]

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres -- Pair of Tickets for SALE!!!
I have a pair of tickets for this game which is on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7pm

The seats are in Section 323 Row 12. I have 2 exams that day one in the afternoon and one at night so I won't be able to go. But they are a great way to start the break for those of you who are done!!!

[Willmountain]

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[Infinity]

tough loss... bad game...

god.. lets hope they bounce back.

[ice8]

hard to bounce back when your next 3 games are against buffalo x2, and boston.

Two teams that we just cannot beat.

[Infinity]

buffalo we can beat. boston... idk leafs blow it everytime.

[ice8]

wow once again we cant beat bufalo. Toskala needs to go. He is HORRIBLE.

Pierre McGuire said it best, "If you cant make a glove save in the nhl, you are not a nhl goaltender".

[Kevin S]

I agree Asad.

If there is one thing we can take from this game it's that the Buds are in desperate need of a number one goalie. What everyone needs to realize is Toskala IS a great goalie BUT he is a great backup goalie. He has the ability to come in and steal some games in small doses. He has struggled with consistency since he was given the number one role but showed amazing talent in spurts. True mark of a backup goalie. Guss isn't the answer either. Maybe in the future but for now he needs A LOT of work on rebound control. Don't be surprised if they lose the next 2 or 3 games. Toskala will win games but not a lot. Guss will win games but not a lot. I really hope Burke can bring in a true #1 goalie but Giguere is really the only one available but Burke will be hard pressed to strike a deal that will make sense. Not really much movable assets unless he moves prospects which will be a terrible move after trading our good picks away. I know what I want for Christmas!

[ice8]

Originally Posted by Kevin S

I agree Asad.

If there is one thing we can take from this game it's that the Buds are in desperate need of a number one goalie. What everyone needs to realize is Toskala IS a great goalie BUT he is a great backup goalie. He has the ability to come in and steal some games in small doses. He has struggled with consistency since he was given the number one role but showed amazing talent in spurts. True mark of a backup goalie. Guss isn't the answer either. Maybe in the future but for now he needs A LOT of work on rebound control. Don't be surprised if they lose the next 2 or 3 games. Toskala will win games but not a lot. Guss will win games but not a lot. I really hope Burke can bring in a true #1 goalie but Giguere is really the only one available but Burke will be hard pressed to strike a deal that will make sense. Not really much movable assets unless he moves prospects which will be a terrible move after trading our good picks away. I know what I want for Christmas!

I think Gustavsson can be a number 1 goalie but I dont think it will be this season, probably next. He is still a rookie but has played great, except for the rebound control.

Toskala is most llikely gone this year, or if signed then it better be $1M or less. He is way too inconsistent and with a team like ours, who needs to win every game can't have inconsistent goaltending like this.

Joey Mac has been ok so far, and i think if we dont pick up a #1 we could do nex season with Joey and Gustavsson, and then in 3-4 years bring up Reimer from AHL. He has been really good there so far.

[Infinity]

Originally Posted by ice8

I think Gustavsson can be a number 1 goalie but I dont think it will be this season, probably next. He is still a rookie but has played great, except for the rebound control.

Toskala is most llikely gone this year, or if signed then it better be $1M or less. He is way too inconsistent and with a team like ours, who needs to win every game can't have inconsistent goaltending like this.

Joey Mac has been ok so far, and i think if we dont pick up a #1 we could do nex season with Joey and Gustavsson, and then in 3-4 years bring up Reimer from AHL. He has been really good there so far.

yeh he really needs to go. he is soooo bad. Gustavsson only signed for 1 year....

if only Potvin was in net....

[reeves]

Originally Posted by Infinity

yeh he really needs to go. he is soooo bad. Gustavsson only signed for 1 year....

if only Potvin was in net....

If you're gonna live in the past, at least pick a good goalie, like Cujo or Belfour, not a guy who was barely .500 :p

[chappy89]

shutout

[Kevin S]

Not the best game of the season, but a much needed 2 pts. Gustavsson was the key – a lot of nice work early in the game. Kulemin is the unsung hero of the team right now...game after game he is playing hard and effective, I call it paying attention to detail and hustling for all the pucks near him. He has worked hard on his PK and has done a better than average job. Primeau on the other has resorted to a less than average effort and it may be time to look at his ice time, he seems to be to comfortable and it's showing in his play lately. Hats off to Stajan, he came back, when a lot of guys wouldn’t after a hit like that. Stempniak also playing well...finally the player we traded for. As for Schenn, I like him but if I was coaching this team, he’d be on his way to the Marlies. It's getting embarrassing for both him and management for him to be in the line up right now. Maybe it's his training, but he needs to get faster and it looks to me like he's getting slower by the game. It’s very painful to watch. He needs a stint in the minors. It wouldn't be the end of the world, but probably a positive experience

[John H]

I know this is a Leafs thread, but I want to chip in my 2 cents on Markov's return to the Habs lineup last night.

WELCOME BACK MARKOV! Great game last night!!! Put that C on your chest, and lead this team to the playoffs.

Once Gionta, Hamrlik and Pouliot get into the lineup we can finally see what a healthy lineup looks like. Nice win boys and good for you Halak, you played your heart out, you're a warrior.

GO HABS GO!!!

[reeves]

Originally Posted by John H

WELCOME BACK MARKOV! Great game last night!!! Put that C on your chest, and lead this team to the playoffs.

Once Gionta, Hamrlik and Pouliot get into the lineup we can finally see what a healthy lineup looks like. Nice win boys and good for you Halak, you played your heart out, you're a warrior.

GO HABS GO!!!

No one cares :|

[Matthew K]

Originally Posted by reeves

No one cares :|

I do, and so do all Habs fans

Markov does and will do what all great defencemen do for their team - stabilize and lead - we just became a much better team last night - Welcome back Andrei - this early Christmas present, we will take with pleasure.

GO HABS GO!!! VIVE LE MONTREAL!!!