Canadiens set to take on Maple Leafs

posted by at 14h03 EST on Nov 8


TORONTO – It seems there will be only one change in the Canadiens lineup tonight after Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets in Columbus, Carey Price returning to the goal. Head coach Guy Carbonneau wouldn't confirm any other changes after the morning skate, so if the lineup is the same as the one used in Columbus, Steve Bégin, Mathieu Dandenault and Ryan O'Byrne will be healthy scratches.

It promises to be the usual compelling Saturday-night matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the visiting Canadiens, the two franchises playing their 692nd game. Toronto, 5-4-4, is playing better than most figured they would by this time of the season. The Canadiens are 8-1-2, and were 6-1 winners in Toronto on the first Saturday of the season, spoiling the Leafs' home opener.

Morning skate audio:

• Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson
• Toronto sniper Mikhail Grabovski (remember him?)
• Toronto defenceman Luke Schenn, just 19. First clip, second clip.
• Mike Komisarek
• Alex Tanguay
• Tom Kostopoulos




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Gr8stFranchizEvr's picture
Submitted by Gr8stFranchizEvr on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 19:18.
Grabs has a tough time with the english language. That was a pretty choppy interview. Happy for him that thing's are working out alright in TO. What else would we expect though - with the rookie crew their playing now, he was sure to get lots of ice time!

Submitted by Hockey11 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 18:39.
Why would he play the same team after they stunk last night? They stunk on the Island. In 3 games BGL has 0 shots on net and 0 fights?

Submitted by habsgod on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 18:36.
even with the deck stacked against us( fraser and mccreary) refing tonights game we will win big! i will predict another lopsided win by us tonight we win 7-3!

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Submitted by Kristopher7 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 17:24.
Check out Detroit's goalies: Goalie W L OT Sv% GAA T. Conklin 3 1 0 .897 3.20 C. Osgood 5 1 2 .884 3.21 You'd think they'd be doing bad but I guess their offense manages to outscore the opposition by the end of the 3rd since they are 8-2-2.

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Submitted by edgar_falcon on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 15:56.
good to see bgl is in tonight should be a good game. im expecting to see gbl kick the snot outta hollweg tonight

Gr8stFranchizEvr's picture
Submitted by Gr8stFranchizEvr on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 19:22.
Big Georges needs to put some muscle into the game and command some respect, especially from a nut job like Hollweg. BGL should put him out of his misery! We don't expect goals or a skating clinic from BGL. But, we are hungry for some punishing checks and haymakers. Bring it on Georges! Do what you were called to do...

Submitted by Hockey11 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 19:17.
In two games he has zero shots and zero fights, what are you hoping to see, a skating exhibition?

Submitted by Timo (not verified) on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 15:10.
So does Breeze score a hat-trick tonight?

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Submitted by showey47 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 16:04.
I just hope its not against us

Submitted by habswarrior on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 15:59.
Breeze will be lucky to get 3 more all season. Should sit him out and put O'Bryne in. Wish BG would trade for another good dman, only thing missing to make this a great team.......

Chuck's picture
Submitted by Chuck on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 16:45.
Who are we going to trade to make that happen? __________________________________

Shiloh's picture
Submitted by Shiloh on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 18:26.
Latendresse - but we won't get much for him.

Kristopher7's picture
Submitted by Kristopher7 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 17:18.
^ This. To get the 4th Dman what are you going to give up? You can't trade Breezer and a 4th round pick or something. Someone like Bouwmeester would be nice but LOL @ what BG would have to give up.

24 Cups's picture
Submitted by 24 Cups on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 17:06.
Chuck - Ahhh, there's the rub. BTW, did you enjoy last night's concert? I had a blast. Going For The Brass Ring - 25 Cups In 100 Years

Submitted by habswarrior on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 15:09.
Should be an interesting game tonight. I think the Habs will win big especially after loosing last night. What out for AK and Sk, they are going to have a big game. Don't be too hard on Grabovski, he can't help it if he ain't good enough for the habs. He will be a great player on the laffs though.....

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 15:07.
The laffs are the Top at Blocking Shots in the NHL .. by Mark Swolinski ..... http://www.thestar.com/Sports/Hockey/article/533283 ............................ From the Branches .. by Pension Plan Puppets ..... http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2008/11/8/656551/from-the-branches ................................... The 5 Things Nobody Saw Coming - A Surprising Start to this Season .. by David Yasvinski ..... http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/postedsports/archive/2008/11/08...

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Submitted by Drive_For_25 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 14:34.
Grabovski is a sniper??? I know he has some goals this year but to call him a sniper just makes him sound like a really good player, which he isn't. How about: Sniper/Weak/Turnover Machine Mikhail Grabovski Ya, much better.

Submitted by Hockey11 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 18:41.
I've watched a few games, he is a dangerous player with the puck and is playing with confidence. Another who leaves the org and gains confidence, MMMMmmmmmm.................

Drive_For_25's picture
Submitted by Drive_For_25 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 19:24.
I would gain a lot of confidence playing alongside the guys on that team.

Mr.Hazard's picture
Submitted by Mr.Hazard on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 14:56.
A tad harsh Ex nihilo nihil fit

Drive_For_25's picture
Submitted by Drive_For_25 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 17:35.
Watch him tonight and tell me I'm wrong after.

Mr.Hazard's picture
Submitted by Mr.Hazard on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 12:35.
Well tonight you were wrong. Ex nihilo nihil fit

Exit716's picture
Submitted by Exit716 on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 16:05.
How about team abandoning, sulking spare part? Or was destined to Atlanta until 240pm on trade deadline day when the Pens gave away what little depth they had for Hossa?