Leafs Pre-Season Games Thread

[ken_valyi]

Story on Canoe (http://www.canoe.ca/Slam010917/nhl_tor1-sun.html)

Here's an excerpt from the story:


The Maple Leafs' annual intrasquad game, usually a
tame affair, saw star netminder Curtis Joseph get bowled over, an
intent to injure charge levelled at defenceman Petr Svoboda and some
other near misses, crease scrums and stickwork.

Sounds like the rookies are literally fighting for positions, although some veterans (Roberts and Manson) decided Petr Svoboda need to be taught some manners.

Let's hope the Leafs vs Habs game tonight at the rock is as lively. There is certainly enough history there, with Les Glorieux having something to prove.

[ken_valyi]

Let's make this a catch-all to take talk about the Leafs Exhibition games. I don't want this forum getting cluttered! ;)

[ken_valyi]

Looks like the veteran depleted Habs had quite the fire in their belly, picking fights with Tucker and Roberts (although sounds like Gary was trying to impress some relatives in attendance), and winning the game out right.

Here's Al Strachan's well written take on the festivities. (http://www.canoe.ca/Slam010918/col_strachan-sun.html)

Any Newf's here that were able to attend this clash of titans? ;)

[ken_valyi]

Hey looks like Ottawa decided to finally turn it up a notch against the Leafs! Too bad it's in the pre-season. :p

ESPN explains this shameful affair (http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?date=20010919&team=tor)

[ken_valyi]

Apparently they figured out how to score goals again. Congrats Guys!

Here's a story (http://www.canoe.ca/Slam010922/nhl_tor1-sun.html)

[DumontFan]

Big deal if it's "just preseason", any Sabres/Leafs match up is a good one! : )

[ken_valyi]

One linesman grabbed Roberts while the other let Chris Neil of the Senator's get free and punch Roberts in the face causing a three inch cut above his eye.

And Gary Roberts gets suspended for three games for trying to break away from the lineman holding him... yeah that's NHL justice for ya! :rolleyes:

Canoe's got more details for those interested (http://www.canoe.ca/Slam010925/nhl_tor1-cp.html)