Howie58 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 The O and B are installed as fairly significant underdogs: http://www.oddsshark.com/nhl/philadelphia-toronto-odds-october-28-2017-865544 Interestingly, the Leafs perform better when they are underdogs. You might say a Toronto-Flyers match-up is beyond odds, like Flyers vs. Pens. No matter, this is an important game. Can the O and B shake off the Ottawa gig? Will one of goalie duo perform like he belongs in the NHL? Will our AMac-Less D gel? Will the second and third lines show some offensive life (so far, it looks like our mojo is the first and fourth)? This may be as critical a game as we've had to date, against a team that will be challenging for elite status in the near term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 11 minutes ago, Howie58 said: The O and B are installed as fairly significant underdogs: http://www.oddsshark.com/nhl/philadelphia-toronto-odds-october-28-2017-865544 Interestingly, the Leafs perform better when they are underdogs. You might say a Toronto-Flyers match-up is beyond odds, like Flyers vs. Pens. No matter, this is an important game. Can the O and B shake off the Ottawa gig? Will one of goalie duo perform like he belongs in the NHL? Will our AMac-Less D gel? Will the second and third lines show some offensive life (so far, it looks like our mojo is the first and fourth)? This may be as critical a game as we've had to date, against a team that will be challenging for elite status in the near term. Well i hope they don't have to play the Leafs AND refs. Refs did a fine job picking up two points in the standings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 We will be waiting to find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPuk Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I love watching the Flyers sucker the Leafs every time they play them. The Flyers will throw a body checks early, get the Leafs all ticked off and they will retaliate, poorly because that's not their game. So it's likely we will get the penalties. Go Matthews!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ8812 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Hate the Leafs because of their fans (not all, but most) Will probably end up a 7-6 game after we go down 3-0 in the first again Nolan out tonight again as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 3 hours ago, BluPuk said: So it's likely we will get the penalties. Let's hope so the Flyers need a break... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 1 hour ago, RJ8812 said: Will probably end up a 7-6 game after we go down 3-0 in the first again And Elliot's playing so he will shut them out in the 1st period and then continue to give 6 goals the rest of the game. Seen this before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 ROJECTED LINEUPS (Note: will be updated)Flyers28 Claude Giroux - 14 Sean Couturier - 93 Jakub Voracek40 Jordan Weal - 51 Valtteri Filppula - 17 Wayne Simmonds24 Matt Read - 15 Jori Lehterä - 11 Travis Konecny20 Taylor Leier - 21 Scott Laughton - 12 Michael Raffl53 Shayne Gostisbehere -9 Ivan Provorov 23 Brandon Manning - 8 Robert Hägg6 Travis Sanheim - 3 Radko Gudas37 Brian Elliott[30 Michal Neuvirth]Scratches: Nolan Patrick (upper body), one healthy scratch among Matt Read, Dale Weise or Taylor Leier, Andrew MacDonald (IR, lower body).Maple Leafs11 Zach Hyman - 34 Auston Matthews - 29 William Nylander12 Patrick Marleau - 43 Nazem Kadri - 47 Leo Komarov25 James Van Riemsdyk - 42 Tyler Bozak - 28 Connor Brown15 Matt Martin - 20 Dominic Moore - 16 Mitch Marner44 Morgan Rielly - 2 Ron Hainsey51 Jake Gardiner - 22 Nikita Zaitsev55 Andreas Borgman - 46 Roman Polak31 Frederik Andersen[35 Curtis McElhinney]Scratches: Connor Carrick (healthy), Josh Leivo (healthy), Eric Fehr (healthy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Good to see the Leafs recall Kapanen so he can score against the Flyers tonight. #sonofsami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Samifan said: Good to see the Leafs recall Kapanen so he can score against the Flyers tonight. #sonofsami I wish the son of Sami more luck than I save for most Leaf propects, but hope he is a huge non factor tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 For us Ontario Flyer fans, a LOT on the line tonight. This game is live on HNIC, live across most of the nation!! I know the Leafs called Kappy for tonights game, (which should give them even more speed) BUT this is a game where at LEAST one tough guy should get called up. Matt Martin will be fighting tonight, and it will be with a top 6 forward in Simmonds or a regular d man in Gudas...either one is not a even take away. The young Flyers defense will be tested in the quickness of their transition game tonight. Would have been a perfect time to call up Morin, more toughness and stay at home responsibility. Would also be a nice time for his first fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ8812 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 remember when Jonesy farted on live TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 1 hour ago, RJ8812 said: remember when Jonesy farted on live TV? No i don't. Refresh my memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Oh yeah by the way can't watch the game out with friends getting drunk and eating and not in that order. But i will try to watch when i get home. Go Flyers!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poulin20 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Ok well it looks like so far we have learned that the key to beating Anderson is going Top right corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ8812 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 21 minutes ago, OccamsRazor said: No i don't. Refresh my memory. this was awhile back maybe 2010ish. They were doing their pre-game and he let one squeak out and they all tried to hold in their laughter. When they came back from commercial they made a comment about Jones having a hard time keeping things in due to the excitement in the building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leach27 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 except for laughton, this one is boring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poulin20 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 4 hours ago, jammer2 said: For us Ontario Flyer fans, a LOT on the line tonight. This game is live on HNIC, live across most of the nation!! I know the Leafs called Kappy for tonights game, (which should give them even more speed) BUT this is a game where at LEAST one tough guy should get called up. Matt Martin will be fighting tonight, and it will be with a top 6 forward in Simmonds or a regular d man in Gudas...either one is not a even take away. The young Flyers defense will be tested in the quickness of their transition game tonight. Would have been a perfect time to call up Morin, more toughness and stay at home responsibility. Would also be a nice time for his first fight. Nice win! So glad you get to brag and rub it in to your Leafs buddies especially after beating them on HNIC! Hopefully Grapes rips into them for good measure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie58 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 I didn't watch but listened on Sirius to the third. The Leafs' announcers said we played a "workmanlike" game. I gather that means it was unspectacular but got the job done...or Fred Anderson is even leakier than Elliott...either way, a win. It's good to read Manning had a goal and an assist. He may be a sort of unsung hero on the D. Has anybody heard about Ghost? Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Well, my Leaf vs Flyers fighting theory fell apart when the Leafs made Matt Martin a healthy scratch. Not nearly as physical a game as I thought it would be. Weird kinda game, Flyers got a lot of bounces their way. Watched it with a few Leaf fans (Metadeke and Pipers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ8812 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 16 minutes ago, jammer2 said: Well, my Leaf vs Flyers fighting theory fell apart when the Leafs made Matt Martin a healthy scratch. Not nearly as physical a game as I thought it would be. Weird kinda game, Flyers got a lot of bounces their way. Watched it with a few Leaf fans (Metadeke and Pipers). Martin literally plays 6 minutes a game. You don't dress someone just for him. Waste of a roster spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 1 hour ago, RJ8812 said: Martin literally plays 6 minutes a game. You don't dress someone just for him. Waste of a roster spot I dunno, you are right when it comes right down to it....BUT some teams target opponents feisty yet talented players to get them off the ice, creating an unequal situation for 5 to 7 minutes. It works a lot of the time, and special teams basically dictate who wins and who does not these days. Plus, Martin sets a very physical tone to games, if you don't match it with equal meanness, the other team grabs a mental edge. Just little things, but play a role in who gets the points sometimes. One other factor is the mysterious case of Tyler Ghoulbourne. Here we have a Homer pick, a 3rd rounder from 2013 that has languished in the minors for years and years. Judging from his demotion to the Reading Royals of the ECHL (farm team of the Phantoms for those that are unfamiliar) basically, puts his career into proper context...he is a gigantic bust. Of course, Hexy would never make a pick like this, stuff like that got Homer axed. It would however, be cool to see Ghouls kicking some Leaf ass, give him something to remember before his impending early retirement. HA, I remember everyone ripping Homer for drafting a goon in the 3rd, and it was worse than we thought initially......pfffft, what a tool that guy was. Ghouls looks like he is not even fighting anymore, which is ood....even though he's a respectable skater for a pugilist....if he does not fight, his chances of playing a few NHL games went from 2% to 0.1111 %....lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I just don't know how the Flyers players don't get the same calls others do....no call on this... ...yet Gudas gets ejected....now Ghost i'm sured is concussed. Flyer players continue to get the finger from the NHL. SMFH. He should be suspended for this dirty hit. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 It was nice to see them get a regulation win for a change. Voracek looks like he has finally snapped out his funk. (i hope). What a pass off the boards... Wow. Filppula with 5 goals 7 points in 10 games who knew. I wish he was under contract for next year instead of Lehtera. Elliot has really struggled with his rebound control man when he serves it up he serves it up fresh and hot. He did play better and have better rebound control in the 3rd thank God. I'm not sold on him. I still wish the Flyers had sent a 3rd or 4th round for Halak from the Isles who spent last year in the AHL plus he is only on the books for this year. He is playing well for the Isles right now. Flyers could of had options with Halak at the end of the year resign him or move on. Now they have Elliot signed for next year and it ain't looking to great. 3.34 gaa to go with 885% yet still 5-2-0 don't know how. Hope Ghost is ok. "I got about 20 people in the stands that you know is family or friends,” Elliott said. “It’s always fun to win for them. You grow up around here as a Leafs fan, so beating them is extra special.” “I probably had 20 people there,” Laughton said. “It’s nice for my grandparents to come and stuff. They don’t get to see me too often — all my extended family and things like that — my best buddy growing up. It’s nice for them to come. Yeah, it’s an expensive ticket here.” Leafs’ loss to Flyers signals end of ‘fantasy tour’ http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/leafs-loss-to-flyers-signals-end-of-fantasy-tour-1.899337 “Things were easy for us early; now teams have done a real nice job through the neutral zone and made it hard on us,” said Mike Babcock. “We had 10 neutral zone turnovers in the first period. Any way you look at it, that’s the National Hockey League. You clog it up in the neutral zone, you make it competitive, [then] you have to find a way to be good.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Good job Jake!!!!! They new Flyer Ric Flair tribute???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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