Game 43: Toronto Maple Leafs @ Buffalo Sabres L3-2

[Zee]

I used to be all excited when Reimer was playing, now I'm worried. He hasn't been very good lately.

 

[Mikhail Bloodnovsky]

I used to be all excited when Reimer was playing, now I'm worried. He hasn't been very good lately.

I know exactly how you feel. However, the kid will surprise us.

 

[Kessel Run]

I used to be all excited when Reimer was playing, now I'm worried. He hasn't been very good lately.

I know exactly how you feel. However, the kid will surprise us.

I hope so. He needs a few strong starts in a row to get going.

 

[The Red Polar Bear]

Meh.  We didn't look sharp in this one.

I would definitely start Reimer tomorrow.  Gus was OK but nothing
more.

Nothing against Gustafvson, and I'm a big fan of the Monster, but, Reimer, I think is due his turn.  Wouldn't be surprised if Wilson starts him against the Rangers tonight.

I feel this was the plan all along unless Goose had like, a 50 save shutout last night or something.

 

[The Red Polar Bear]

Meh.  We didn't look sharp in this one.

I would definitely start Reimer tomorrow.  Gus was OK but nothing
more.

Nothing against Gustafvson, and I'm a big fan of the Monster, but, Reimer, I think is due his turn.  Wouldn't be surprised if Wilson starts him against the Rangers tonight.

I feel this was the plan all along unless Goose had like, a 50 save shutout last night or something.

On the other hand, perhaps not:

@jonasTSN1050: RT @HennyTweets: No lineup changes predicted for the leafs tonight. Monster vs biron will be your goaltending matchups.

 

[Tigger]

If true one has to wonder if a player is being looked at given that Gardiner is a better option if for nothing but the power play and should be rested by now... unless he's a bit banged up and the Leafs are being gentle with him.

 

[Peter D.]

I was at the game last night.  A few observations from the game:

- Was a sloppy game all around from both teams.

- Gustavsson obviously started off shaky.  The first goal was fluky.  The second goal, I couldn't tell from my vantage point or not if it was deflected off a stick.  After that though he settled down and made some great stops.  He had no chance on the 3rd goal.  I have no problem if he's given the opportunity to run with things for a bit here.

- Gunnarsson has generally been our most steady defender, but wasn't that last night.  Not a good game by him.

- Each team's top players were underwhelming.  I know Pominville scored the game winner off a Vanek pass, but they, along with Kessel and Lupul, were barely noticeable.

- Speaking of barely noticeable -- I kind of forgot Boyes was still with Buffalo. 

- The PP set up.  Who in the world thought that up?!  So predictable.  I mentioned this in the "Special Teams " thread I started at the beginning of the year -- there is no way you are going to get any momentum in the opposition zone when four guys are standing still waiting for the trailer to bring the puck in or dump it in.  Easy pickings.

- Schenn.  When he took that "shot" on Grabovski's goal, I'm like, "What in the world?"  Then I realized it was a brilliant play.  The rest of his game however... .

- Finally...I really hate Buffalo fans.

 

[WAYNEINIONA]

Lets hope we can light up Biron and come away with a big win. Grabs with a pair.