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Episode 6 - Voodoo Magic
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Sunday, October 26, 2014
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Frustration in the Nation - By Mike Byrne
The first egg of the 2014-15 season was laid early this year in the Leafs second game of the season. It seemed as though for most of the game the Pens had an extra skater on the ice, 5 on 5 looked like a power play for the Pens, and when Pittsburgh did end up with a man advantage it was no contest for the Leafs who looked like boys amongst men. Not to mention the fact that once again as so often seems to be the case, the Leafs were horribly out shot (41-25)
Although it's difficult to say "enough with the negatives", after watching that performance, there were a couple (only a couple) of bright spots last night. The only players that seemed to show up were Joffrey Lupul (1G -1) and rookie defenseman Stuart Percy (1A).
Midway through the third period a disgruntled onlooker of this game threw their Leafs jersey to the ice in a sign of protest.... now, yes it was a tough game to watch, and yes we all know how frustrating it is to be a fan of this team, but to the person who decided to discard their jersey on Saturday night, you... are a loser. I know so many people who would love the opportunity to have your seats at the game (win or loss) or be able to own a jersey, I sincerely hope you have never referred to yourself as a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was the second game of a new season and already it's time to give up on this team ? Pathetic, this is why we are possibly one of the most despised fan bases in professional sports, have a little class people.
All of these factors coupled with an awful butchering of the HNIC broadcast by our friends at Rogers, and the consistently annoying and useless commentary of Glen Healy made for a forgettable Saturday night if you are a member of Leafs nation. However, we can now move on to Sunday night when the Leafs head to New York to take on the Rangers for their home opener and banner raising ceremony. Hopefully it will be our first chance to see James Reimer between the pipes, it has been speculated all weekend, but with Randy Carlyle's favouritism of Bernier and overall questionable coaching decisions who knows ! Hang in there Leafs nation, at least we are all in this together !
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Although it's difficult to say "enough with the negatives", after watching that performance, there were a couple (only a couple) of bright spots last night. The only players that seemed to show up were Joffrey Lupul (1G -1) and rookie defenseman Stuart Percy (1A).
Midway through the third period a disgruntled onlooker of this game threw their Leafs jersey to the ice in a sign of protest.... now, yes it was a tough game to watch, and yes we all know how frustrating it is to be a fan of this team, but to the person who decided to discard their jersey on Saturday night, you... are a loser. I know so many people who would love the opportunity to have your seats at the game (win or loss) or be able to own a jersey, I sincerely hope you have never referred to yourself as a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, it was the second game of a new season and already it's time to give up on this team ? Pathetic, this is why we are possibly one of the most despised fan bases in professional sports, have a little class people.
All of these factors coupled with an awful butchering of the HNIC broadcast by our friends at Rogers, and the consistently annoying and useless commentary of Glen Healy made for a forgettable Saturday night if you are a member of Leafs nation. However, we can now move on to Sunday night when the Leafs head to New York to take on the Rangers for their home opener and banner raising ceremony. Hopefully it will be our first chance to see James Reimer between the pipes, it has been speculated all weekend, but with Randy Carlyle's favouritism of Bernier and overall questionable coaching decisions who knows ! Hang in there Leafs nation, at least we are all in this together !
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Friday, October 10, 2014
HGS: October 10th 2014
The Leafs lost the first game of the year, big deal. It's only one game! Even ask Phil Kessel, he knows!
PS. It looks like Thor is back in the NHL. Striking resemblance? Na, they are twins separated at birth!
"Guys, it's Game 1. You guys need to relax a bit here.” — Phil Kessell #Leafs
— Kevin McGran (@kevin_mcgran) October 10, 2014
Phil is right. Stop over reacting to 1 game! There are 81 left.
There is a never ending supply of reasons why Randy Carlyle should not be a coach in the NHL. 1) He would rather have 2 face punchers sit on the bench for 57 minutes a night than to have 2 guys there with actual skill. I know you might say "But Jeff, the Leafs farm is bare, they don't have anyone with skills" and you would probably be right. Just having two players who are going to play 3 minutes a game is just a giant waste.
Then there was that time when he said Reimer was "Just ok." Even if this was the case, and it was, you don't throw your goalie under the bus, ever. There isn't a player on a team with a more fragile confidence than the starting goalie who is going through a bit of a rough patch. Or in this case, a sub-par season.
Today, Randy was at it again. This is what he had to say.
cement heads fighters? If you ask me, and by reading this blog post I assume you are asking me, get rid of this guy. He is a hindrance to the youth on this team and is way behind the times.
Here are some note about tomorrow's game:
You'll notice in the first tweet there that Henny mentions "Panik" Richard Panik, who failed to make the roster of The Tampa Bay Lighting, was picked up off waivers by the Leafs. Here is the 411 on Panik, who by the way will wear #18 in Saturday night's game.
Head over to BarDown @ TSN. Check out this weirdo.
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There is a never ending supply of reasons why Randy Carlyle should not be a coach in the NHL. 1) He would rather have 2 face punchers sit on the bench for 57 minutes a night than to have 2 guys there with actual skill. I know you might say "But Jeff, the Leafs farm is bare, they don't have anyone with skills" and you would probably be right. Just having two players who are going to play 3 minutes a game is just a giant waste.
Then there was that time when he said Reimer was "Just ok." Even if this was the case, and it was, you don't throw your goalie under the bus, ever. There isn't a player on a team with a more fragile confidence than the starting goalie who is going through a bit of a rough patch. Or in this case, a sub-par season.
Today, Randy was at it again. This is what he had to say.
Carlyle on Phaneuf's transition from right to left side this season: "I don't think it's really that difficult, personally"
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 10, 2014
Is he nuts? Is this his way of getting back at Leafs management for getting rid of his Here are some note about tomorrow's game:
Franson looks doubtful for Saturday's game. Sunday probably a better fit. Only possible lineup change would be Panik for Frattin. #TMLtalk
— Paul Hendrick (@HennyTweets) October 10, 2014
Jonathan Bernier was the first goalie off the ice at practice today. Would think he starts tomorrow with James Reimer to follow on Sunday.
— Jonas Siegel (@jonasTSN1050) October 10, 2014
You'll notice in the first tweet there that Henny mentions "Panik" Richard Panik, who failed to make the roster of The Tampa Bay Lighting, was picked up off waivers by the Leafs. Here is the 411 on Panik, who by the way will wear #18 in Saturday night's game.
Head over to BarDown @ TSN. Check out this weirdo.
Yes, this is a Tom Brady Helmet Tattoo. See the rest of this crazy guy's head HERE: http://t.co/dmLMXzr4EK pic.twitter.com/jfTQz2taTQ
— BarDown (@BarDown) October 10, 2014
PS. It looks like Thor is back in the NHL. Striking resemblance? Na, they are twins separated at birth!
OFFICIAL: #NYR have recalled defenseman @Kostka85 from the @WolfPackAHL. Kostka had 1a & was +2 in 4 preseason games. pic.twitter.com/klbAJjVMMi
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 10, 2014
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