Kadri’s NHL Debut
Two Leafs players have food poisoning, so Nazem Kadri is an emergency call up for tonight’s game. No word as of what line he will be playing on just yet, but one thing is for sure: this will be an interesting sneak peak at what Kadri and Kessel could bring to the club next season.
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CFB’s Midnight with Mike
This is the first episode of Midnight with Mike Aldred. On today’s show, Vesa Toskala discusses his role on the ice, his trade to the Anaheim Ducks and other wildly revealing perceptions of his life. Let’s just say things get a little out of control.
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Random Thoughts
Random talking points on a variety of topics including Giguere’s shutout streak, a refreshing new attitude, the Schenn/Phaneuf connection, pending UFAs and more.
Torontosaurus Rex is …
Pretty obvious choice this week, with two shutout wins making history after poured into Leafs silks.
J.S. Giguere stabilized the crease with immediate impact in a record setting arrival. The NHL draped him with second star of the week honours. He’s been rewarded and praised.
So, I’m going off the board.
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Lineup Notes
Sunday: Stalberg called up, skating on the fourth line today with Primeau and Orr. I’d like to see Stalberg get more of a shot in an offensive role, but it’s tough to argue for a major change coming off a big win.
Rosehill sent down to the Marlies. Couple stupid penalties are catching up to him.
12:55 Monday Update: Andre Deveaux has been called up. No word yet on whether he will play tonight.
Leafs/Senators Pre-Game
While the attention isn’t on the Leafs tonight, they will be looking to break the Senators longest winning streak in club history. Giguere is expected to get the nod tonight, and hopefully the Leafs can start off strong with great offensive pressure as they have in their previous two outings, but this time close it off with solid defensive coverage in the third period.
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RIP
Not only is it a life lost, so too are the future accomplishments.
RIP
Brendan Burke
In Memory of Brendan Burke
Brian Burke’s youngest son, Brendan Burke, has passed away due to injuries suffered from a car crash in Indiana earlier today. From everyone here at MLHS, our thoughts and prayers are with Burke’s family. This truly puts hockey into perspective in accordance to life.
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Victim of Expectations
(Be sure to check out Bauman’s pre-game article to get yourself ready for tonight’s match-up!)
Dion Phaneuf, as of right now, is not a Norris trophy candidate.
Phaneuf took the National Hockey League by storm in his rookie season, producing 20 goals as a 20-year-old defenseman. He then had a successful sophomore campaign, breaking the 50-point barrier. In his third year, he had a 10-point increase and produced 60 points, gaining him consideration for the Norris trophy at only 22 years old.
Pre-Game: New Jersey v. Toronto (Yet Again)
It’s starting to feel like Groundhog Day.
For the 3rd time in a week, the Maple Leafs face the Devils. To be fair, the matchups have all been unique in that both teams have undergone significant overhaul between each game.