Maple Leafs 2018 - 19
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I realize this and was expecting the response I got. I was hoping that because it was such an outrageously stupid comment some people may have figured out that it was a joke.
Leafs complete the comeback tonight and beat the Flyers 7-6. Is there a goalie happy about a 7-6 win? Ask Freddy.
They almost completed a comeback vs Chicago as well after being down 5 nothing. Versus Tampa they just gave up cause no way they are overcoming that mountain. Versus Flyers they were only down 5 2 and Flyers played night before and didn't have the energy.
Chicago had their backup sub in due to injury to starter. His move to knock the net off may have saved the game.
Chicago had their backup sub in due to injury to starter. His move to knock the net off may have saved the game.
Matthews had another goal disallowed last night. One of these days, Mathews will be on a breakaway and the goalie will "accidentally" knock the net off its moorings. The NHL needs to take another look at this rule.
The goalie shouldn't be able to knock the net off it's moorings by moving to cover the post. They're not going to be able to fix the rule, they need to stiffen the mechanism again because what they use is excessively flimsy.
Auston Matthews had what has become a typical Auston Matthews game - scored two points and finished the game at -2.
Why do I still hate the Flyboys, it seems unreasonable. Adolf Hitler was a Flyboys fan and I turned him into Eric the Midget. The days of the Broad Street Cunts are long gone. The Canadiens exposed them for what I thought they were.
Auston is losing too many face offs, he'd improved in that part of his game, now it seems he's fallen back on old habits. Freddy is burned out, he needs rest. He undertook Navy Seals training in the summer, that probably wasn't a good idea. He's been a gorilla all season, now he looks like a Rhesus monkey. He's still our MVP but Sparks should start at least six of the remaining eleven games.
Auston is losing too many face offs, he'd improved in that part of his game, now it seems he's fallen back on old habits. Freddy is burned out, he needs rest. He undertook Navy Seals training in the summer, that probably wasn't a good idea. He's been a gorilla all season, now he looks like a Rhesus monkey. He's still our MVP but Sparks should start at least six of the remaining eleven games.
No way. Sparks is so hit or miss.
I think he is reasonable for about two losses that McElhenny would have won. That would mean we would be tied or up against Boston.
A quality back up makes a difference and I would not feel comfortable giving Anderson more rest right now. Maybe if Boston has their placed locked.
I would totally give Anderson some rest right now.
The Leafs have the luxury of playing in the Atlantic Division, where let's be honest - they could lose ALL of their remaining 11 games and still be sitting in 3rd. No one is chasing them.
If they played one spot over in Central Division they'd be in deep doo-doo because their record is terrible against those teams, but they don't.
Anderson will do better in the first round if he's rested and totally healthy.
Home ice may or may not be an advantage for these Leafs; that's been a question mark all season.
Sparks is the official loser of the Chicago game cause he gave up the 5th goal which turned out to be the winning goal when he came in down 4 nothing. The only goal he let in.
Andersen gave up 4 goals Leafs never had the lead in the game yet Andersen is off the hook for the loss in the record books.
Andersen gave up 4 goals Leafs never had the lead in the game yet Andersen is off the hook for the loss in the record books.
Is there any truth to Calle Rosen starting tonight for the Leafs, Marincin and Ozughanov are awful and should never be in the blue line mix again.
This for those who think Gardner sucks.
They won't win with Holl. Now you know why Babs doesn't play him.
Skates into neutral zone then turnover odd man rush back, goal.
Skating from the corner looks up with checker approaching him so backs the puck behind the net to Marincin who gives a soft pass up to Tavaras leaving him no time to make a play. He turns the puck over, Holl is up ice pressuring, odd man rush back and goal.
5th goal for some odd reason he decides not to stop and turn back behind the net but skates right into the only lone forchecker, turnover and eventually goal.
These are just what I remember.
They won't win with Holl. Now you know why Babs doesn't play him.
Skates into neutral zone then turnover odd man rush back, goal.
Skating from the corner looks up with checker approaching him so backs the puck behind the net to Marincin who gives a soft pass up to Tavaras leaving him no time to make a play. He turns the puck over, Holl is up ice pressuring, odd man rush back and goal.
5th goal for some odd reason he decides not to stop and turn back behind the net but skates right into the only lone forchecker, turnover and eventually goal.
These are just what I remember.
Well the Leafs stunk tonight against Ottawa. Clearly they emptied the tank against the Flyers the night before. On to Nashville.
Leafs don't make plays. Leafs consider themselves a skilled team like TB but watch how TB plays. They always find someone to pass to. They always make a play. Aside from Rielly, Gardner none of the defensemen can make plays. Dermott can get there with experience.
Hainsey is a shoot the puck up the glass type of guy. Muzzin is a pass the puck to defense partner to make a play type of guy. Don't know what happened to Zaitsev after his rookie season. Oz, Holl, Marincin? Forget them they can't make plays. Rosen can do it in the minors but big leagues is a different animal.
Leafs can play defense. Their tremendous record when leading after 2 periods says so. It's the turnovers and terrible goaltending that is the weak defense right now. They are missing Gardner and Dermott big time.
Hainsey is a shoot the puck up the glass type of guy. Muzzin is a pass the puck to defense partner to make a play type of guy. Don't know what happened to Zaitsev after his rookie season. Oz, Holl, Marincin? Forget them they can't make plays. Rosen can do it in the minors but big leagues is a different animal.
Leafs can play defense. Their tremendous record when leading after 2 periods says so. It's the turnovers and terrible goaltending that is the weak defense right now. They are missing Gardner and Dermott big time.
A lot will depend on whether Dubas wants to keep piling up monster contracts, subtitled: "What to do with Marner."
Marincin and Ozughanov might be regulars next year just because they won't be able to afford anyone else who could be supporting cast to their top five contracts.
Remember Kyle Dubas last fall heading into the season: “I am probably more bullish on our defense than others… I’ve got a lot of faith in our defense”
That's general manager language for "I couldn't get a trade, so we're sticking with our draft and develop program" and these guys are next in line.
I am not sure about Gardner but I am a huge fan of Dermott. It's another heartbroken game to watch last night. The Leafs players mismatched each other cost way too many turned overs. The biggest problem of the latest game is the Leafs couldn't get their hot hands on the game fast enough to dominate the first 5-10minutes of the game. This has to stop immediately! I hardly say anything negative but I would yeld loudly now if I may: Wake up, boys!!! Get up and warm up 30 minutes earlier every day to be able to play in time from the clock starting with 0 not just the third period cause you are not their yet. That's the only way I would hope for as a fan. None of others really matters in the end of the day. It's the efforts matters most for the fans. As for the defenses, fight for the puck nothing else. Nothing is easy.
Any way, Happy SPD, everyone!
Go Leafs Go! I still believe in you, will you? Then, please show...
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If you notice the last few games Leafs no longer do the stretch pass. Not because they don't want to but because they don't have the personnel. It helps their transition to offense and mitigates turnovers with odd man rush coming back. Dermott can do it. Gardner also. Certainly Gardner has some flaws in his game but he's far superior to Oz, Marincin, and Holl.
There was a reason why they went out and got Muzzin. Even at that time they were full strength on defense with no injuries.
Agree with Chucker. Look at TB big contracts. All under 10 million. Look at Kucherov's contract. Stamkos.
This is Leafs first stretch with injuries and you can't really say it's to their top players. Teams like TB and Boston kept winning with injuries. To top players too.
There was a reason why they went out and got Muzzin. Even at that time they were full strength on defense with no injuries.
Agree with Chucker. Look at TB big contracts. All under 10 million. Look at Kucherov's contract. Stamkos.
This is Leafs first stretch with injuries and you can't really say it's to their top players. Teams like TB and Boston kept winning with injuries. To top players too.
