Toronto Maple Leafs 2013/14 Season
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Fortunately you are not the one making that decision
The list of really good coaches have been fired from the Leafs is long (Pat Quinn, Paul Maurice, Pat Burns, Ron Wilson etc.)
All of these coaches and Caryle have forgotten more about hockey than you or Michael Traikos will ever know.
And each one (save Burns) could conceivably still be coaching the Leafs to a more successful record
The only reason to even consider firing a coach is if he does not command respect within the dressing room i.e., the players are tuning him out
At that point you have to ask is that down to him or the group of millionaire premadonas on the roster
Revamping a roster is very challenging & risky and hardly ever results in an immediate upgrade in on-ice success
Coaching changes, while lower risk, on aggregate do not have a much better record
If it is down to the coach and he is simply not able to motivate and communicate with the players, the GM will know about this long before you or some newspaper wessel who has to come up with a story every day, irrespective of the truth, facts or even a sound understanding of the game.
Has this group tuned Caryle out?
Only those on the inside will know for sure
So lets leave these decisions to those that have all the correct information and not let some newspaper hack determine the coaches fate
Same situation tonight as in their last 3 games, the Rangers, Isles and Caps all played the night before while the Leafs were well rested but they still lost all 3. Devils played last night and I'm betting the buds again. The 49ers have already won now I just need the Leafs and Broncos to win.
Ok Leafs fans, let's not consider the season over now.
Like every team, there are some rough patches. Not every player scooped up is going to work out, Clarkson and sometimes injuries will affect your team, Bolland.
The Winter Classic was a bit of a disruption and the loss of key players before this and Clarkson not really panning out thus far can be a cause for concern. But, let's not forget, other teams will go through rough patches. It's better to happen now, then during a playoff run.
Bolland should/should be back, but at what capacity is unknown.
Clarkson may turn into the guy they thought he was.
They can always pick up a key piece at the trade deadline. Let's hope before then though.
Like every team, there are some rough patches. Not every player scooped up is going to work out, Clarkson and sometimes injuries will affect your team, Bolland.
The Winter Classic was a bit of a disruption and the loss of key players before this and Clarkson not really panning out thus far can be a cause for concern. But, let's not forget, other teams will go through rough patches. It's better to happen now, then during a playoff run.
Bolland should/should be back, but at what capacity is unknown.
Clarkson may turn into the guy they thought he was.
They can always pick up a key piece at the trade deadline. Let's hope before then though.
Unfortunately the Leafs' rough patch started way back on November 1st. In 32 games since they picked up only 5 wins in regulation time. They probably has had one of the worse win/loss record in the league since then.
I'd like to believe they can bounce back, but they have to raise their intensity level like they did in the Washington game. They didn't win but I thought it was their best game in a long while. Hopefully that's a sign of good things to come.
Two entertaining games in a row, hopefully they keep up this intensity and effort and get back into playoff position. Hate to say it as I'm a big fan of Orr and respect how he sticks up for teammates but looks like the need for an enforcer is fading away. McClement has no offensive ability at all and should be centering the 4th line with D'Amigo and Ashton (or Bodie as he's a better fighter), and Holland should be brought back to play with Clarkson & Kulemin for a 3rd line that has a chance to contribute some points. Seems like McLaren & Fraser will be eating hot dogs in the press box for the rest of the season, and thankfully Ranger will be seen less and less in the lineup. Don't feel sorry for Reimer he still makes $3 mil. as a backup.
You what folks, I kind of like the Leafs game more lately the past 15 games than the 15 games before that.
They are always playing close one goal games, night in and night out it seems. They do not finish well lately, but before the four game losing streak they got points in six straight games. In the four game losing streak, they went into the third period tied, and could not finish in two games Islanders and Washington.
Tonight they prevail in the shootout.
This Leafs team won't fold, they will make some noise. They just have to do it soon as the season past the midway point.
I think Carlyle has no choice but to play Phaneuf with Gunnnarson, Franson with the new guy, and the two kids as the third defensive pairing. It won't be pretty, but no team in the league has a perfect defense. Some are very good though, like Chicago, and Montreal who has both Subban and Markov.
The forwards seems to me that Mason Raymond has had a good year so far, but has gone silent, and looks more like a third line player that is probably is and not a top six forward. The Leafs actually does have another top six forward, in a slump in Clarkson. Realistically, for instance tonight, Lupul, Raymond, Clarkson, who did you notice more out there? Clarkson had a strong game, nothing to show for it again.
If Bolland can return for the last 20 games, that would be huge.
They are always playing close one goal games, night in and night out it seems. They do not finish well lately, but before the four game losing streak they got points in six straight games. In the four game losing streak, they went into the third period tied, and could not finish in two games Islanders and Washington.
Tonight they prevail in the shootout.
This Leafs team won't fold, they will make some noise. They just have to do it soon as the season past the midway point.
I think Carlyle has no choice but to play Phaneuf with Gunnnarson, Franson with the new guy, and the two kids as the third defensive pairing. It won't be pretty, but no team in the league has a perfect defense. Some are very good though, like Chicago, and Montreal who has both Subban and Markov.
The forwards seems to me that Mason Raymond has had a good year so far, but has gone silent, and looks more like a third line player that is probably is and not a top six forward. The Leafs actually does have another top six forward, in a slump in Clarkson. Realistically, for instance tonight, Lupul, Raymond, Clarkson, who did you notice more out there? Clarkson had a strong game, nothing to show for it again.
If Bolland can return for the last 20 games, that would be huge.
Unless I saw a video from earlier in the week I thought Carlyle meant Bolland will start skating this coming Thursday, but last night they showed video of Bolland skating.
Well I finally won one. I bet thru pro line not my friend the bookie. Leafs won and 49ers and Broncs won by 4 so I cashed. Mind you I didn't win much but enough to come into Toronto tomorrow and spend my winnings on a SP. I'm hoping Lexi at Mirage is on tomorrow I've been wanting to try her for quite awhile now.
Big win. Just one question: Is there one referee in the NHL that has the guts to call a late penalty against the Bruins at home in the third period? The trips and holds couldn't be more obvious. For a while there it felt like a bad dream all over again, only the Leafs got the win they deserved for a change.
Leafs win !
Defeat Bruins in Boston .... and the Referees also. Apparently the rules were no longer in effect in the final two minutes.
Bernier was great. Gleason looked good too.
Kessel helped with helpers. :thumb:
Bozak is really going good since coming off injury.
When Boston scored the third I though 'oh-oh here we go' but turned out ok. whew
There are some Leaf players I cannot wait to get rid of and it is getting more and more obvious everyday that those guys have no interest in paying the price.
Defeat Bruins in Boston .... and the Referees also. Apparently the rules were no longer in effect in the final two minutes.
Bernier was great. Gleason looked good too.
Kessel helped with helpers. :thumb:
Bozak is really going good since coming off injury.
When Boston scored the third I though 'oh-oh here we go' but turned out ok. whew
There are some Leaf players I cannot wait to get rid of and it is getting more and more obvious everyday that those guys have no interest in paying the price.
Gleason did look good, Holland too. Good to see him back up. Radio says he won 5 of 7 draws. Need more of that.
bozak sure looks more like the top line center than kadri does with 11 points in 8 games back from injury. not sure what's wrong with the kid, but it almost feels like he's pouting or something and not giving the effort he's capable of. agree with them putting holland and lupul back together. almost seems like lupul is being held back by kadri.
wonder if kadri is hiding an injury cuz he looks nothing like how he was at the beginning of the season.
wonder if kadri is hiding an injury cuz he looks nothing like how he was at the beginning of the season.
Leafs will still beat the Sabres even with Miller in net. They just can't score enough goals to turn their miserable season around.
