Leafs @ Avalanche - Dec. 29th, 9:00pm - SNO, TSN 1050

[herman]

As for why it wasn't Sparks that got the call, he was coming off an injury Wednesday, while Pickard was already rolling. I'm also not 100% sure about Pickard's waiver status, but since he hasn't been called up since being waived and traded earlier this year, we've got 10 games of play or 40 days on the active roster to yo-yo him without waivers, while Sparks would need it to go back down.

https://twitter.com/CapFriendly/status/946787225341005824

Oops, remembered the wrong number of days.

 

[Zee]

I've been mean to Romanuk this year but last night was next level bad. It's mindblowing that some Sportsnet executive considered their options, looked at Romanuk and Millen, and thought "that's who I want calling games for the largest fanbase in the league".

I used to think the TSN guys were bad back when Sportsnet had Bowen but oh man.

I still remember when Romanuk called JVR, Nieuwendyk.

 

[Strangelove]

I've been mean to Romanuk this year but last night was next level bad. It's mindblowing that some Sportsnet executive considered their options, looked at Romanuk and Millen, and thought "that's who I want calling games for the largest fanbase in the league".

I used to think the TSN guys were bad back when Sportsnet had Bowen but oh man.

I still remember when Romanuk called JVR, Nieuwendyk.

Let?s not forget coach Mike Bobcat.

Edit: It?s not even those slip ups that bug me (though claiming that a living man died in a car crash 20 years ago was remarkable). It?s the total lack of insight into any aspect of the team?s play. They don?t know the rules, the players, coaching dynamics, possession, or anything else. Their idea of commentary is saying ?Matthews is happy to have Nylander back on his wing?, and then repeating that statement 10 times per game.

 

[nutman]

I've been mean to Romanuk this year but last night was next level bad. It's mindblowing that some Sportsnet executive considered their options, looked at Romanuk and Millen, and thought "that's who I want calling games for the largest fanbase in the league".

I used to think the TSN guys were bad back when Sportsnet had Bowen but oh man.

Could not agree more on Romanuk.  My "favorite" from last night was the confusion between Jeff Chychrun and Steve Chiasson with the fatal car accident.  He also incorrectly ID'd players on multiple occasions last night.  He usually does that every so often but last night he did it several times.  I don't necessarily care about the faulty ID's but his constant effort to make some sort of magical call is what gets to me.  I hate that every time I want to watch AM34's first game I have to hear Romanuk call the debut "Luminescent".

As for Millen, I don't mind him too much but wouldn't miss him either. 

I miss Bowen on the broadcasts simply for his passion for the Leafs and it's the voice I grew up with.

Hopefully some sort of change happens soon...

 


We sooooo need Bowen back. Whats wrong with them dummys running things!!!!!  We did not need change, and boy oh boy that guy could call a game. I find the play by plays so boring now.

 

[Highlander]

As for why it wasn't Sparks that got the call, he was coming off an injury Wednesday, while Pickard was already rolling. I'm also not 100% sure about Pickard's waiver status, but since he hasn't been called up since being waived and traded earlier this year, we've got 10 games of play or 40 days on the active roster to yo-yo him without waivers, while Sparks would need it to go back down.

https://twitter.com/CapFriendly/status/946787225341005824

Oops, remembered the wrong number of days.

Thanks for the reason why Sparks was not rewarded and Picard was. Make sense and perhaps he gets to stone the Av's

 

[Highlander]

Any further word on Kadri and how will this affect the lineup. Marleau to centre?

 

[freer]

I am hoping for offence like last evening with a little more defensive structure.

 

[ZBBM]

MARRRRRTTTTTYYYYYY M

 

[ZBBM]

CALLLLLLVVVVVVINNNN P

 

[Bullfrog]

I just saw Auston Matthews throw a hit.

For real.

 

[Bender]

What was that penalty for?

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

What was that penalty for?

Because Leafs.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

How many times are we going to hear about Colorado's altitude tonight?

 

[ZBBM]

How many times are we going to hear about Colorado's altitude tonight?

Well, after all Denver is known as the Mile High City, so that means they are playing at 18,000 feet, which would be tough on anybody not used to it.

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

That's why Pickard isn't in the NHL. 

 

[ZBBM]

Blarf.  That wasn't great.

 

[ZBBM]

So far I've learned:

1.  Colorado's top line is the greatest ever assembled.
2.  Altitude.

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

Altitude goal!

 

[ZBBM]

Nice play there by Moore and the rest of the 4th line.

Or by Comeau.  Whatevs.

 

[azzurri63]

Babcock wanted a quick start. Lucky we tied it been an awful one so far.