NHL Canadian Corner – February 18, 2015

Maple Leafs lose again, plus the latest news on your favorite Canadian NHL teams.

Leafs fall to the Panthers.

Panthers celebrate a goal against the Maple Leafs.

TORONTO SUN: The Maple Leafs dropped a 3-2 decision to the Florida Panthers, marking their 23rd loss in 27 games.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: It’s rare to see a team collapse the way the Leafs have since New Year’s Day. Hard to believe they were still in playoff contention back then. This isn’t an 18-wheeler going over a cliff, it’s a train wreck in slow motion.

Notable headlines.

MONTREAL GAZETTE: Canadiens backup goalie Dustin Tokarski gets the start in tonight’s games against the Ottawa Senators.

OTTAWA SUN: Senators call-up goalie Andrew Hammond will make his NHL debut tonight against the Montreal Canadiens. Senators starting goalie Craig Anderson and backup Robin Lehner are currently sidelined by injuries.

WINNIPEG FREE PRESS: The Jets hope to have updates today on the status of injured forwards Drew Stafford (hand or shoulder) and Mathieu Perreault (left leg).

CALGARY SUN: The Flames 10 third-period comeback wins this season are two shy of the NHL record of 12 held by the Dallas Stars.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The young Flames roster has earned the nickname “Cardiac Kids” this season.

THE PROVINCE: The Vancouver Canucks are turning to call-up defensemen Ryan Stanton and Adam Clendening to shore up their injured blueline.

EDMONTON JOURNAL: After coming off 2-3-1 road trip, the Oilers are hoping to carry over that modest success to their upcoming home stand.

7 Comments

jello on February 18, 2015 at 1:33 pm

I hope the habs show up tonight like they did against the wings! and not how they played against the other bottom dwellers

jesusprice on February 18, 2015 at 5:17 pm

Jello…totally on board with that comment. I actually think this is a big game for The Habs…..win a game against a weaker team that Price in not starting. This could go a long way in quieting the Habs doubters out there that say they are only as good as the goalie. I do find that type of comment pretty comical…great problem to have and I am sure there a lot of teams that would like to be as “bad” as the Habs
Ranzei on February 18, 2015 at 5:38 pm

The games been handed to them on a silver plate so no excuses if they can’t roll over a “bottom dweller” missing both goalies and a number of experienced players.
- jello on February 18, 2015 at 9:27 pm
  
  sorry if I offended the sens faithful with the bottom dweller comment but when the odds of making the playoffs with less than 30 games left is 4% not impossible but very improbable
- Ranzeir on February 18, 2015 at 11:26 pm
  
  The Sens are a .500 team this year,nothing more, nothing less. It’s been obvious to most observers for some time that they’re not deserving of a playoff position this season. Personally I’m ok with it providing they continue to give younger players an opportunity get ice time and improve. All things considered Montreal should win handily tonight however considering their record over the past few season’s against the Senator’s I think it’s a bit early to be showing this kind of arrogance. Let’s see how they manage in the playoff’s first.
- jello on February 19, 2015 at 12:17 am
  
  no arrogance but the habs are looking good with a good young core
- Shticky on February 19, 2015 at 1:05 pm
  
  I’d say the Habs are lucky to have Price, good young team I agree, but the majority of the seasons results are due to his incredible performance so far this year, They didnt look great last night against another “bottom dweller”.

jello on February 18, 2015 at 1:33 pm

I hope the habs show up tonight like they did against the wings! and not how they played against the other bottom dwellers
- jesusprice on February 18, 2015 at 5:17 pm
  
  Jello…totally on board with that comment. I actually think this is a big game for The Habs…..win a game against a weaker team that Price in not starting. This could go a long way in quieting the Habs doubters out there that say they are only as good as the goalie. I do find that type of comment pretty comical…great problem to have and I am sure there a lot of teams that would like to be as “bad” as the Habs
- Ranzei on February 18, 2015 at 5:38 pm
  
  The games been handed to them on a silver plate so no excuses if they can’t roll over a “bottom dweller” missing both goalies and a number of experienced players.
  - jello on February 18, 2015 at 9:27 pm
    
    sorry if I offended the sens faithful with the bottom dweller comment but when the odds of making the playoffs with less than 30 games left is 4% not impossible but very improbable
  - Ranzeir on February 18, 2015 at 11:26 pm
    
    The Sens are a .500 team this year,nothing more, nothing less. It’s been obvious to most observers for some time that they’re not deserving of a playoff position this season. Personally I’m ok with it providing they continue to give younger players an opportunity get ice time and improve. All things considered Montreal should win handily tonight however considering their record over the past few season’s against the Senator’s I think it’s a bit early to be showing this kind of arrogance. Let’s see how they manage in the playoff’s first.
  - jello on February 19, 2015 at 12:17 am
    
    no arrogance but the habs are looking good with a good young core
  - Shticky on February 19, 2015 at 1:05 pm
    
    I’d say the Habs are lucky to have Price, good young team I agree, but the majority of the seasons results are due to his incredible performance so far this year, They didnt look great last night against another “bottom dweller”.