They didn’t want to upset Rielly, they remembered what he did to Pinto who slapped the puck into an empty net lol.
Leafs 2024-2025 Season Thread
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It was Greig...He's the one who all the chances tonight, lol.
Right now it looks like Toronto will either be playing Tampa or Ottawa in the first round.
- Tampa would have to finish first for a Toronto-Florida matchup and that seems unlikely.
- As a #2 or #3 in the Atlantic, they play Tampa or Ottawa in first round.
- As #1 in the Atlantic, they get the #7 team in the East (which seems like it will be Tampa or Ottawa)
If they do finish 4th in the Atlantic, then they would play Florida.
- Tampa would have to finish first for a Toronto-Florida matchup and that seems unlikely.
- As a #2 or #3 in the Atlantic, they play Tampa or Ottawa in first round.
- As #1 in the Atlantic, they get the #7 team in the East (which seems like it will be Tampa or Ottawa)
If they do finish 4th in the Atlantic, then they would play Florida.
It was Greig not Pinto.
Pinto was the bonehead who had a friend use his account to bet on NHL games.
Ottawa is is 4 pts behind both Toronto and TB and is trending up. They also have the tie breaker with Toronto having beaten them 3 times. Ottawa passing one of Toronto or TB or perhaps both is a real possibility.
Surprisingly Toronto has beaten TB all 3 times this season. Given that Toronto's only series win was against TB they could very well be the best opponent for Toronto of the 3 teams.
TB, Toronto, Ottawa could also end up in a 3 way tie.
Ottawa has over Toronto, Toronto has over TB, and TB has over Ottawa.
None of the 3 teams has a winning record against Florida this season.
Surprisingly Toronto has beaten TB all 3 times this season. Given that Toronto's only series win was against TB they could very well be the best opponent for Toronto of the 3 teams.
TB, Toronto, Ottawa could also end up in a 3 way tie.
Ottawa has over Toronto, Toronto has over TB, and TB has over Ottawa.
None of the 3 teams has a winning record against Florida this season.
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I've always loved Tavares, but I think it may be time to move in another direction.
Marner as well.
There's been a malaise on this team, since we've gotten the top four together.
As individuals, they're top flight in their own ways, but as a collective, the chemistry is just awful.
It hasn't changed an iota since this team was put together.
This is probably the the most unwatchable team since Shanahan took over, even their wins feel completely flat.
Holy shit, shortly after I posted this, I got this video on my feed.
It's gotta be AI algorithm, never watched this show before.
Finally some honest, bullshit free analysis.
Toronto Maple Leafs - Ep 265 - The Tip In Maple Leafs Podcast
Fans need to see this organization for what it is, or else they won't push back and put some real heat on them.
Ironically, it's the red pill we need to swallow not the blue pill.
But the regular season is meaningless. LOL Talking about Tavares and next year has nothing to do with the playoffs.
The 1st NHL tie breaker apparently is regulation wins and not head to head matchup so TB has more than Toronto who has more than Ottawa.
I'll say it.
Nylander scored a magnificent goal last night. He played a good game all around.
There were some good efforts but Nylander and McCabe were the only drivers last night.
Nylander scored a magnificent goal last night. He played a good game all around.
There were some good efforts but Nylander and McCabe were the only drivers last night.
I have no preference who the Leafs are going to lose to if that’s the way it goes, might as well be the Sens so we still have an Ontario team for the second round. Push comes to shove, there’ll be a major restructuring job to look forward to in the off season. It’s part of the fun being a fan to see who’s leaving and who’s coming.
With that said, I think we fans need not panic just yet. Overall they’re still having a decent season, especially before the current slump. All teams have winning and losing streaks. I remember the Devils broke the NHL record for the longest winning streak a couple seasons ago but didn’t go very far in the playoffs. They may not be as entertaining as before but the positive side of me thinks that their style now may be better for the playoffs. I still believe that this is the best team in the core 4 era. Better size, grit, defence and goaltending. Only the special teams remain questionable.
With that said, I think we fans need not panic just yet. Overall they’re still having a decent season, especially before the current slump. All teams have winning and losing streaks. I remember the Devils broke the NHL record for the longest winning streak a couple seasons ago but didn’t go very far in the playoffs. They may not be as entertaining as before but the positive side of me thinks that their style now may be better for the playoffs. I still believe that this is the best team in the core 4 era. Better size, grit, defence and goaltending. Only the special teams remain questionable.
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I didn't understand the big deal made about Laughton before the trade deadline, and I understand it even lesss now. I don't mind them trading Grebenkin, but the 2027 first rounder will hurt.
Connor Dewar has 3 goals in 4 games with Pittsburgh since he got traded, and is a +4.
In their top 6, they have only one guy with any physical presence, and even at that he's not a nasty guy.
They'll get eaten alive if they go into the playoffs like that.
You may be right, but other than Nylander, I expect all forwards to bring their physicality to another level. Robertson may be small but he’s shown the willingness to throw his body around. On paper they match up well in size, here’s hoping that the key guys have now learned how to deal with the playoff pressure. In tight games the special teams often determine the outcome and the Leafs haven’t proved that they can play well in those situations.
That's a long post for things that only have to do with the regular season. All you did was discuss Berube juggling the linesBack to Toronto Maple Leafs Roundtable
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'That's Probably A Good Line For Him': Why Craig Berube Is Moving Scott Laughton Further Down Maple Leafs' Lineup Against Flames
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Laughton, who's yet to register a point with his new team, will center Toronto's fourth line against the Flames on Monday.
5; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton (24) skates against the Ottawa Senators in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Entering a pivotal game against the Calgary Flames on Monday at home, the Maple Leafs have changed their lines for more familiarity.
Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, and Matthew Knies are back together, John Tavares, William Nylander, and Pontus Holmberg are united again, and the third line of Bobby McMann, Max Domi, and Nick Robertson is reinserted into the fold.
However, not all lines remain the same.
Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube opted for a different-looking fourth line ahead of their matchup against the Flames, who are fighting for their playoff lives: Steven Lorentz, Scott Laughton, and Calle Jarnkrok.
"I wanted to create a line with Laughton, Lorentz and Jarny of just more of an identity line, a checking line," Berube said Monday following the team's morning skate.
Toronto has had a difficult stretch of games, losing to the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators — two divisional rivals close to the Maple Leafs in the standings. Although both scorelines appear close, the Senators outworked Toronto on Saturday, which helped them gain crucial points in the standings.
"We've got to get that battle level and that urgency level up. Guys understand that. They're not very happy right now, which is a good thing," Berube said.
"So that's really the message. The message, too, is like, we're right there. I mean, we've got two games in hand here. We've got to take care of our business and start with tonight's game only and focus on that and go from there."
Reverting the lines and creating what Berube called an identity line could help spark the team in the right direction. But for that trio to work, each player will need to play their role and the style of play they're good at.
Laughton hasn't had the best start since being acquired by Toronto from the Philadelphia Flyers at the deadline. The 30-year-old has yet to register a point with his new team while averaging just under 13 minutes through four games.
Berube mentioned on Monday morning that Laughton's game against the Senators was his best as a Leaf. He fought Senators forward Ridly Greig 10 minutes after William Nylander set up the center for a scoring chance.
Toronto's head coach hopes Laughton can benefit even more with this new-look fourth line. Lorentz's physicality, Laughton's speed and skill, plus Jarnkrok's strong 200-foot game could make this line dangerous for the Maple Leafs.
"Well, his best game was last game. Way more involved playing his type of hockey that he plays, and that was one of the thoughts going into putting this line together," Berube said of Laughton.
"That's probably a good line for him. Playing that hard hockey, that heavy hockey, checking hockey, physical with those two guys, so we'll see where it goes."
It was very hypocritical of you to criticize us for discussing Matthews performance by shouting that the regular season means nothing. You should apologize.
