The quest for the playoffs will continue tonight against the New York Islanders. The Islanders have been on a hot streak since trading for Al Montoya. The Islanders who sit behind the Leafs in the standings are still optimistic about making a playoff push. The Leafs who are sitting tied with the Florida Panthers at 57 points are sitting 7 points behind the 8th place Carolina Hurricanes. Tonight is a must win for the Leafs who will have a tough week ahead following this game. A divisional rival is up next on Thursday for the Leafs when they take on the Habs, then it is Pittsburgh on Saturday and the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday. The Leafs want to win as many of those games as possible if they want to get into the playoffs.
The Leafs got some good injury news Colby Armstrong and Mike Brown will both be in the line-up tonight against the Islanders. Those two players will add some much need grit and determination to the already tough Leafs line-up. The Leafs also got good goaltending news today, J.S. Giguére returned to the ice and is optimistic about a return by the weekend. That will be huge for the Leafs who play back to back on Saturday and Sunday. For the time being Ben Scrivens backs up rookie netminder James Reimer.
Tyler Revoy
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Injuries mounting up for the Leafs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been sellers so far this season but now they may be buyers. With injuries mounting up on the blue-line Leafs GM Brian Burke has made it clear that he is looking to add a defenceman to the roster. However adding a defenceman capable of playing in the NHL right away will come at a cost. One of the Leafs biggest assets right now is Clarke MacArthur, but are the Leafs willing to lose a potent offensive threat? The Leafs are not completely out of the playoff picture and have plenty of good defencemen in their minor league system, so why doesn't Burke call one of them up. Whatever the case may be, it will be closed within the next week.
The Leafs will take on the red hot New York Islanders tomorrow night, this is a must win if the Leafs want to continue their push towards the playoffs. Having got 5 out of 6 points last week the Leafs will want the same thing this week. The Buds will take on Montreal and Pittsburgh after the Islanders. The Islanders who added Al Montoya have been on fire. That has a lot to do with Michael Grabner the Leafs will want to shut him down if they plan on winning the game tomorrow night. The Leafs will be relying heavily on Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul to finally pose an offensive threat like they were suppose to do when they were brought into the team.
Tyler Revoy
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The Leafs will take on the red hot New York Islanders tomorrow night, this is a must win if the Leafs want to continue their push towards the playoffs. Having got 5 out of 6 points last week the Leafs will want the same thing this week. The Buds will take on Montreal and Pittsburgh after the Islanders. The Islanders who added Al Montoya have been on fire. That has a lot to do with Michael Grabner the Leafs will want to shut him down if they plan on winning the game tomorrow night. The Leafs will be relying heavily on Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul to finally pose an offensive threat like they were suppose to do when they were brought into the team.
Tyler Revoy
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Leafs lose in a Shootout.
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped the latest installment of the battle of Ontario last night 1-0 in a shootout. Jason Spezza was the only one to beat a goalie last night scoring in the second round of the shootout. The Leafs goalie James Reimer stopped all the shots he faced in regulation and overtime and went 1 for 2 in the shootout. Reimer who will be counted on to take the majority of the starts as the season continues due to injuries in the goaltending rotation. The back-up last night Ben Scrivens finally got to wear the Leafs jersey despite sitting on the bench. Ottawa's newly acquired goalie Craig Anderson picked up the victory in his first start as a Senator.
The Leafs are off for the next two days in preparation for their Tuesday evening tilt with the New York Islanders. The Islanders are one of the NHL's hottest teams right now having won their past 5 games. The Leafs can't take the Islanders lightly if they want to win. Currently sitting 7 points out of 8th in the East the Leafs are going to want to step it up before the trade-deadline or else they will be sellers as they continue their rebuild.
Leafs newly acquired sniper Joffrey Lupul will look to finally score in a Leafs jersey. Hopefully he can get it on the road against the New York Islanders. The Leafs schedule is tougher this week then weeks past. The Buds will play the Islanders, Canadiens, and Penguins before they have a rare Sunday night game. The Leafs will want to win at least 2 of their next 3 games if they want to continue towards their playoff hopes.
Tyler Revoy
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The Leafs are off for the next two days in preparation for their Tuesday evening tilt with the New York Islanders. The Islanders are one of the NHL's hottest teams right now having won their past 5 games. The Leafs can't take the Islanders lightly if they want to win. Currently sitting 7 points out of 8th in the East the Leafs are going to want to step it up before the trade-deadline or else they will be sellers as they continue their rebuild.
Leafs newly acquired sniper Joffrey Lupul will look to finally score in a Leafs jersey. Hopefully he can get it on the road against the New York Islanders. The Leafs schedule is tougher this week then weeks past. The Buds will play the Islanders, Canadiens, and Penguins before they have a rare Sunday night game. The Leafs will want to win at least 2 of their next 3 games if they want to continue towards their playoff hopes.
Tyler Revoy
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
Leafs Begin New Life Without Kaberle
The Toronto Maple Leafs will begin life without Tomas Kaberle tonight as they take on the Ottawa Senators in a battle of Ontario. The Leafs shipped Kaberle to division rival Boston yesterday, as part of the rebuilding phase. The Leafs were able to acquire another first round pick in this year's draft, giving them two now. The Leafs may look to give up those picks and move up in the draft, or just keep them and take two late first round picks.
Kaberle was the longest serving Leaf on the roster having spent his whole career there. His depth on the blue-line will be missed but it will give guys like Carl Gunnarsson, Luke Schenn, and Keith Aulie a chance to play crucial minutes down the stretch and on the powerplay. The Leafs may have given up a key guy on the blue-line but the package they got back in return will allow them to keep getting younger and build towards that powerhouse team they want. Kaberle will be a nice asset to the Boston Bruins powerplay, he will do what he did in Toronto with McCabe, in Boston with Chara. Kaberle will take over for Reechi on the first powerplay unit and that will become a top unit in the league.
Only time will tell what team wins the trade, however Brian Burke is basically the GM of the Leafs, Bruins, and Ducks as those are the two teams he trades with the most. Brian Burke has said since day one the team will get younger and better, so far so good.
The Leafs will continue their playoff push tonight at home against Ottawa. The Senators are trading everything except for the washing machine. Craig Anderson will get his first start as a Senator so he will look to impress the GM and coach. The Leafs will counter with James Reimer who appears to be the only healthy goalie on the roster, Ben Scrivens will back-up. The Leafs should be able to win this one and continue their second half surge into 8th place in the East.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Leafs Finally Win Buffalo.
It was a big day for the Leafs last night in Buffalo for the first time since 2008 the Leafs won a road game in Buffalo against the Sabres and Ryan Miller. The Leafs who got the scoring going five minutes into the second period when Phil Kessel got his 3rd goal in 2 games. Half-way through the third period Joey Crabb broke free on a short-handed rush and was able to put one by Miller giving the Leafs a two goal lead. That was Crabb's first goal as a Maple Leaf and turned out to be the game winner. The Leafs went on to win the game 2-1. That victory was over-shadowed by the fact the J.S. Giguére went down yet again with what is being described as a "lower-body injury". Giguére who has a history of groin injuries looks like he may be gone for a while again. James Reimer came in and got the victory for the Leafs.
The Leafs have earned a day off today before they get back on the ice tomorrow in preparation for their "Battle of Ontario" game on Saturday with the Ottawa Senators. The Leafs are currently 6 points out of 8th place in the East and with the teams above them in the standings struggling the Leafs indirectly hold their playoff fate in their own hands. The Leafs next two games are winnable and they will want to do that if they want any hope of making the playoffs. The Leafs will take on the Islanders next week and follow that up against the Canadiens.
The trade talks are still going on in Leaf-land as they are every day. The big question is will the Leafs trade d-man Tomas Kaberle or keep him for a playoff push. Also who is the first goalie to be on their way out the door? Whatever the questions are we will find out our answers within the next week and a half.
Tyler Revoy
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Leafs look to surge in Buffalo
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in Buffalo tonight to tangle with the Sabres. The Leafs have had their struggles of late while in Buffalo. The Leafs can't seem to beat goaltender Ryan Miller.Miller is 24-8 life time against the Leafs. This year like years in the past the Buds will have to look-out for the always dangerous Buffalo offence. Recently a new sniper has emerged of late. Drew Stafford has recorded 4 hat-tricks in his last 22 games. This earned him second star honours last week in the NHL.
The Leafs snipers are starting to find their way in the NHL. Phil Kessel got of the snide last night in Boston and since he scores in bunches look for that streak to continue tonight. Also the man they call "Grabo" is lighting it up of late. With 24 goals on th season he is key part of this Maple Leaf offence.
If the snipers can't do it, it will be up to J.S. Giguére to shut the door in the pipes tonight. Giggy has been playin great as of late for the Leafs. Maybe he is playing well so his stock rises at the trade-deadline, or maybe because James Reimer is pushing him, whatever it is the Leafs will want him to keep up the good work.
Tyler Revoy
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The Leafs snipers are starting to find their way in the NHL. Phil Kessel got of the snide last night in Boston and since he scores in bunches look for that streak to continue tonight. Also the man they call "Grabo" is lighting it up of late. With 24 goals on th season he is key part of this Maple Leaf offence.
If the snipers can't do it, it will be up to J.S. Giguére to shut the door in the pipes tonight. Giggy has been playin great as of late for the Leafs. Maybe he is playing well so his stock rises at the trade-deadline, or maybe because James Reimer is pushing him, whatever it is the Leafs will want him to keep up the good work.
Tyler Revoy
@Revoy10 on twitter
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Leas Head To MSG Looking to Grab a Wn
Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs will battle the NewYork Rangers in an original six match-up. The Leafs will look for their 5th win in their last 7 game. Now more then ever games against conference rivals are critical for the Leafs if they want to get back into the playoff race. The Leafs still have time to finish first in their division which will probably be 3rd in their conference. The Leafs have a lot of games left against divisional rivals which will allow them to move up in the standings.
The trade deadline is fast approaching and the Leafs will look to make moves to help bolster their line-up as they strive for the playoffs. Brian Burke has already said that he will only make a trade that adds to the Leafs line-up. So who will be the first to go a Goalie? Defenceman? Forward? Either way any trade that Brian Burke makes will be well worth it.
The All-Star game is coming up and all early predictions are saying that Phil Kessel will be the last on selected when the draft takes place. This is probably going to be wrong because all though Kessel doesn't back check, he is a scorer. Just imagine Kessel playing along side Henrik Sedin finally he will have someone to just pass him the puck. Either way the game will be unique in its own way.
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The trade deadline is fast approaching and the Leafs will look to make moves to help bolster their line-up as they strive for the playoffs. Brian Burke has already said that he will only make a trade that adds to the Leafs line-up. So who will be the first to go a Goalie? Defenceman? Forward? Either way any trade that Brian Burke makes will be well worth it.
The All-Star game is coming up and all early predictions are saying that Phil Kessel will be the last on selected when the draft takes place. This is probably going to be wrong because all though Kessel doesn't back check, he is a scorer. Just imagine Kessel playing along side Henrik Sedin finally he will have someone to just pass him the puck. Either way the game will be unique in its own way.
Tyler Revoy
@Revoy10 on twiter follow.
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