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29 Jan 2023 05:00:44
Leafs - Kerfoot and a 3rd
Chicago - Domi
Would like to see Domi get a shot here.
1.) 29 Jan 2023 18:33:22
Great trade love Domi bleed blue and white. He’d be the warrior for this team.
2.) 30 Jan 2023 23:04:34
only Beavis and Butthead- our 2 idiot leaders can keep their jobs after zero performance results year after year
The problem is the fans. if they'd stop going, you'd see a change. but that's never gonna happen How can our 2 idiot leaders not see how Tampa, Boston are constructed skill, grit, and nastiness doubt Beavis and Butthead will ever get it. best they'll do is being in 1 tough guy.
13 May 2022 22:14:53
Well finally here we are, a suprise to no one and called months in advance. Game 7 against two time, defending champions. The hard work in regular season paid off, and the affair is in the friendly confines of home. I like it a lot A defining moment for all involved. For some strange reason this time feels different. Mathews could go off!
1.) 14 May 2022 02:40:10
This feels different for you?
2.) 14 May 2022 06:14:21
Feels the same to me Randy. Maybe I won't burn my jersey's though. If they lose againz not sure ei can handle it.
3.) 14 May 2022 12:59:52
Worst case scenario, where is the best place to start the fire dubas chant?
4.) 14 May 2022 19:34:28
It feels different in that they seemed lost and listless to Montreal, and scared against Columbus. This time feels as if they are competing. Not scared, not listless, just competing hard against a real good team. I'll be first on the Dubas must go train if they come up short, but I like their compete this go round. JMO.
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11 May 2022 02:53:25
Love it when Mathews gets physically involved! A totally different dynamic. Reilly's goal helped him salvage a sub par performance. I agree Muzzin was very good.
1.) 11 May 2022 06:27:07
Mathews was on a mission after the first. Love to see it.
2.) 11 May 2022 12:43:39
I think the 5 on 3 penalty kill and Spezza got them going. I am not talking about Spezza talking to Campbell, I mean when he threw that big hit in the Ozone it seemed that the team started following the physicality after that.
3.) 11 May 2022 12:53:42
Should have added about Matthews in my pervious post. Agreed Gary, when Matthews plays physically, he is a dominate force every time he steps on the ice and the game tilts in the Leafs favour.
07 May 2022 12:31:13
A simple 2 on empty, and Engvall just jumped about 5 notches on my player scale. That selflessness is what winning teams are. Nylander please observe.
1.) 07 May 2022 13:06:03
@Gary. The thing that struck me the most about that was on the last game of the season, Nylander was out for his hat trick and Engvall shot it in the net himself instead of passing it to Willy. That tells me Willy was likely whining about having to play that game and his teammates are getting tired of him.
The signs are all there that Nylander is moved this off season.
2.) 07 May 2022 15:38:04
@RLF good connection. Completely forgot about that. Now that you mention the whole thing though, it makes perfect sense.
3.) 07 May 2022 17:23:30
@LL. When I consider the Leafs cap situation, what Nylander makes, his more recent 3rd line role, his lack of will to compete hard (not much better this playoffs) etc and now Engvall not giving him the pass for the hatty, I am more and more leaning towards my prediction for this summer.
4.) 08 May 2022 03:01:35
@RLF with so many guys needing new deals this summer it's looking like a definite possibility. Engvall, Kampf, Kase, Blackwell, etc have all looked better than Wee Willy.
13 Apr 2022 02:29:29
In some kind of weird way, I feel sorry for Justin Holl. He is so often completely lost and totally out of his element. I don't believe there is any possible way to progress in the playoffs, if he is getting ice time. Not sure at this point if he has a future in the show anywhere.
1.) 13 Apr 2022 06:50:41
I just watched the highlights but that second goal he was so out of position he turned a 2 on 2 into a 2 on 1 by misplaying something I learned to play in atom hockey… I wasn’t even a defenseman.
2.) 13 Apr 2022 07:03:58
Everyone seems lost against Buffalo, not sure why. Go into Tampa and beat them easily, play Buffalo and get dominated Everytime.
3.) 13 Apr 2022 12:43:29
It’s crazy cause he could be a real good player he just has poor decision making in his own end got to give Buffalo credit tho they skated harder and forechecked harder than the leafs last night and that was the difference from top to bottom I don’t think any leaf player had a good game I’d also like to see them try some other players other than abruseze to me the kid doesn’t look very good he doesn’t look bad but you don’t notice him out there and playing him 8 minutes a game does nothing for him send him to the marlies and let him play more and give some marlies a chance.
4.) 13 Apr 2022 22:35:53
His poor first look decision making and hesitation, much to often turns into unnecessary puck scrums along the boards, which he routinely loses. Opponent back on the cycle, and Justin grabbing at straws. Like his heart, but he just seems to make the game so hard on himself. Maybe a confidence thing, not sure. Eat it, ice it, do something, but get it out.
5.) 15 Apr 2022 13:12:35
@Gary. Yea, that is pretty much what I have been saying about Holl as well.
6.) 16 Apr 2022 00:31:06
@RLF. I just read some of the older posts, and you already nailed the point I was trying to make. Sorry to be repetitive. Was just needing to vent a little.
7.) 16 Apr 2022 01:59:42
Nothing to be sorry about. I was just saying I agree.
21 Apr 2021 04:17:52
Have to say, that I really enjoy all of your input on this site. Your insight is entertaining and has a better grasp than the so called sports writers. I read most days now just for the enjoyment. Thank you. I just finished watching the game, and although not the result I would have liked, I thought the leafs were in control by a considerable margin. Nylander should be late for more meetings, he finally looked aggressive and engaged. Rough night goaltending and it looks structurally off. Been having a hard time getting square to the puck at every angle.
1.) 21 Apr 2021 13:40:52
@Gary Unger.
I believe this is the best Leafs talk site around.
As for the game last night, I can't say I agree we controlled play that much. Goaltending is a concern right now. Campbell and Rittich are playing like they are really feeling the pressure.
Nylander looked more engaged, which he shows now and then that he is capable. Missing the meeting is a big concern though for me. It goes to his mentality and lack of commitment we see on the ice at times. Can anyone say that we could imagine Tavares or Matthews or Hyman missing a meeting? I would be shocked if they did. When it was Nylander missing the meeting, were we really that surprised or did we just think if it was going to be anyone, it was likely Willy. Willy needs to decide how bad he wants to be a true NHLer (like Kadri had to) . If not that bad, then he needs to go in the off-season as we do not need that attitude around the dressing room. I have no doubt teammates were pissed at him and his lack of care/ compete is wearing thin despite what he brings offensively to the team.
My biggest concerns right now are the play of Rielly and Muzzin on the backend and guys like Engvall and some of the other bottom 6ers upfront. There just doesn't seem to be any sense of urgency from these guys. It seems like they are just going through the motions.
2.) 21 Apr 2021 21:41:30
Reilly and Muzzin are two guys I never thought I would have an issue with. Especially Muzzin. He isn't hitting, he's playing badly in his own zone and he's too slow to recover from mis-timed pinches.
Marner as of late has been catching my ire as well. Some absolutely brutal turnovers which he really limited for half the season.
Nylander and Tavares look good lately but Nylander is so hit or miss. He looks engaged sometimes and dominates when he's on the ice. Other times he reminds me of that clip of Dubois before the trade. Just floating around doing nothing.
Sitting Dermott was a good call. Sandin looked ok. Dermott has really fallen off lately.
Goaltending was bound to happen. Soup was running hot and it wasn't sustainable. The team got caught cheating thinking he was a wall back there. Now he's inside his own head a bit. I can't really blame him. Same thing I said about Freddy in years past.
3 goalies that can all be starters in the NHL to varying degrees and all 3 let the team down. When does this become a team problem instead of a tendy problem?
Welcome to the site Gary.
3.) 21 Apr 2021 21:51:42
I was happy to see silly playing with a bit of fire if he can keep this up.
4.) 22 Apr 2021 03:38:50
Thanks Gary.
There’s a lot of very smart commenters on here. Don’t be afraid to jump in on the conversation any time. I am hoping and praying that Nylander misses a meeting again. He got lucky this time. It won’t happen again. Once with aces, you’re going places. Twice with aces, pack your suitcases.
5.) 22 Apr 2021 09:07:04
Kapanen was benched no problem. He missed multiple @HL.
Point being, I think this was more "who the hell. else do I ice? " (As Craiggers said above) .
6.) 22 Apr 2021 13:00:43
@LL. I believe Keefe basically said that. He still should have been sat out. You give a guy like Willy a reprieve like this and it does nothing for him to help him become a professional.
02 Mar 2021 05:18:15
How about Jimmy Vesey and hands of stone Kerfoot for a couple bags of pucks and dinner for two at "The Rooster Tail"?
1.) 02 Mar 2021 09:16:14
Your asking too much.
2.) 04 Mar 2021 17:31:18
A whopper and fries is about all you can exxpect. No drink. If you want onion rings, you need to add a pick.
14 May 2022 19:34:28
It feels different in that they seemed lost and listless to Montreal, and scared against Columbus. This time feels as if they are competing. Not scared, not listless, just competing hard against a real good team. I'll be first on the Dubas must go train if they come up short, but I like their compete this go round. JMO.
22 Oct 2022 05:03:32
Totally agree LL. Not only oozes weakness on Keefe, but on the entire club. This choosing wrong words, and hurt feelings stuff is just way to soft to even imagine. 10 mil per, zero playoff wins, is this even a contact sport anymore. Hard to take. My feelings are hurt when I buy a $20 beer at the game on half effort night.
16 Apr 2022 00:31:06
@RLF. I just read some of the older posts, and you already nailed the point I was trying to make. Sorry to be repetitive. Was just needing to vent a little.
13 Apr 2022 22:35:53
His poor first look decision making and hesitation, much to often turns into unnecessary puck scrums along the boards, which he routinely loses. Opponent back on the cycle, and Justin grabbing at straws. Like his heart, but he just seems to make the game so hard on himself. Maybe a confidence thing, not sure. Eat it, ice it, do something, but get it out.
01 Jun 2021 05:32:05
I'm totally with you in firing Dubas. Time for Keefe to take a walk as well. Only adjustment made was putting Spezza up with Foligno and Kerfoot period. Anemic power play adjustments = zero. There is something fundamentally wrong at the core of these silver spooned millionaires. Their compete level deteriorates the tougher it gets. Break them up, get best value possible, and move on. Austin is no Jonathon Toews, and Mitch's Dad can't fix this. Shanny made the wrong call, and Lou is making him eat it, even after losing JT for nothing. Soft is an understatement. On another note, congrats to Price, guy is a former team Canada warrior. That is what 10 million gets you. Stoic determination. Fire Shanahan as well!