2023-24 NHL Season Thread.

[VanillaO]

Or they may finally get the team chemistry thing down and actually show that having a team is more important then just star players. PS, I'm liking the Gardiner kid, he seems to be doing great, every time I watch hes able to create some great offensive strikes from nothing.

I actually agree with Irony on this one - when I was looking at the schedule, I figured 'oh, 5 home games against 4 bad teams and one mediocre one... we could get like 8 points out of this'. Until the Leafs have played 1-2 games against Buffalo, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Washington, I can't really say they're a very changed team. Yes, Kessel is off to a great start, but he's always most productive in October. The second and third lines need to step up the scoring if they stand any chance of doing anything this season or in the playoffs. MacArthur gave the puck away like 6 times last night on completely sloppy, boneheaded plays and was rewarded with very little (if any) ice time in the last 10 minutes and overtime. Hot starts mean jack shit if they go into another 3-month slide where they only win 10 games or whatever.

[Asera]

Bruins VS Leafs... the only times I ever hope Toronto wins a game. xD

[Epuration]

Bruins VS Leafs... the only times I ever hope Toronto wins a game. xD

Is it wrong I was think the same thing?

[Garbles]

Hawks vs Avs tonight!!! Hawks need another win!

[Greeney]

Hawks vs Avs tonight!!! Hawks need another win!

Av's are hot at the moment.

[Garbles]

Av's are hot at the moment.

We will see about that...

[AceofHarts]

We will see about that...

shitcago aint playing well right now.

[Fuzzzie]

Under 2 hours to go!

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[Rennadrel]

Until the Leafs play a good team, I'll hold my judgement.

I haven't honestly seen a team that has clearly shown to be a playoff contender at this point, though I think Phili and Washington are a lock for the post season. Pittsburgh if they can maintain a strong season with Crosby and Malkin out for a while, which honestly wouldn't surprise me since their depth is pretty decent.

I'd really like to see Toronto make the playoffs and get somewhere this year, if they don't then I think Ron Wilson is as good as gone. Their strong start needs to be maintained throughout the season if they want to vie for the post season. I think playoff hockey in Toronto would also bring back the lost sheep to the flock, those who pretty much gave up on the team during the JFJ era (which is honestly the worst era in Leafs hockey, at least Ballard iced a competitive team even if he was a cheap bastard). If all the pieces fall into place, it could be Toronto's year to make some serious noise. Kessel is already on pace for over 100 points, which would be something to see. Lupul and Liles have been great additions to the roster, I just hope Armstrong is OK and will be able to get that 2nd line going to help get more scoring.

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shitcago aint playing well right now.

They haven't played well since they won the Stanley Cup.

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Is it wrong I was think the same thing?

Still mad huh? It's OK to hold a grudge, after all, the better team didn't win the Stanley Cup.... /sarcasm

[Fuzzzie]

I just hope Armstrong is OK and will be able to get that 2nd line going to help get more scoring.

He's probably out for tonight. Kadri was called to Boston.

[Masqerader]

gonna be a good test for the leafs, im thinking Orr will be in the lineup tonight.


armstrong on IR probably out for a bit

[Greeney]

gonna be a good test for the leafs, im thinking Orr will be in the lineup tonight.


armstrong on IR probably out for a bit

Not again. ><

[Vaxell]

Steckel is amazing. He kills every face off with ease.

[Fuzzzie]

Chat's up and busy tonight!

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[Garbles]

even tho its 2 - 1 hawks right now... varlamov has had some outstanding saves i must admit.

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aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand the hawks end the avs 5 game streak

[Kevorkian]

omfg Sacco.... STOP PULLING THE FUCKING GOALIE!
It was only 2-1. We already had the extra man advantage... and that genetic throwback jizz stain ruins all that work by doing something stupid like that.
Varlamov has been godly in goals all season, and this epic tardmonster shows no faith in his team by giving them an open net.

Hate him soooo much....

[Garbles]

omfg Sacco.... STOP PULLING THE FUCKING GOALIE!
It was only 2-1. We already had the extra man advantage... and that genetic throwback jizz stain ruins all that work by doing something stupid like that.
Varlamov has been godly in goals all season, and this epic tardmonster shows no faith in his team by giving them an open net.

Hate him soooo much....

i must say, varlamov had an outstanding save on the rip off krugers stick with about 5 minutes left in the third, but yea.. as if the powerplay wasnt enough...the 6 on 4 wasnt needed avs have a great pp. awesome game all around.

[Xevan]

Wow Quick is playing great, Bernier maybe lighting a fire under his ass...

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And welcome back Kesler

[Atrea]

What a horrible showing by the Leafs.

I only hope this is the exception, not the rule, this season.

[Zoma]

Cory Schneider's comments on Roberto Luongo in The Province newspaper.

"For a guy who has done more for this franchise than any other goalie probably in the history of the team, you'd think he'd get a bit of slack or some more leeway before they really get on him," Cory Schneider said. "He's a top-three, top-five goalie in this league. I know he's not playing like that right now. He knows that.

"But you'd think, two (home) games into the season, it wouldn't be like this."

Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Ca...#ixzz1bQtWFJAO

Personally, I agree. In the Canucks' entire history, we've only had two goalies that have done as much for the team as Roberto, that being Richard Brodeur and Kirk McLean, who both made it to the finals without winning it. There is a reason the time between McLean and Luongo is referred to as the "Goalie Graveyard." While I am critical of some of the goals Luongo lets in (specifically goals that result due to either him giving the puck away behind the net or his inability to get up quickly once he is down on the ice), I can honestly say that I have never literally booed him.

Viva la Luongo!