GDT: 03/07 GAME 56 Our Buds vs a few BJ's

[dubplatepressure]

Robertson looks like he's starting to gel a bit more with this 2nd line. Great to see.

 

[MSZ]

Last year, both McJesus and Matthews were insanely good against the crappy north division. This year Matthews keeps the exact same pace against all 31 teams, while McJesus has dropped from 1.8 pts per game to 1.43

 

[McSnypsky]

Lilly had a nice period!

 

[keonsbitterness]

Love Spezz and Simmer
But next year we need a young strong aggressive big 4th line

I'm sure they realize that.

 

[TMLeafer]

It's the balance of wanting to do skilled plays and playing a grind game. He seems very confused.

Yeah. His hands are too slow for that now. We cant have Spezza and Simmonds both trying cute plays all the time. Know your role! 4th line needs to be dump, chase, hit.

 

[LeafsFan89]

Feasted on CBJ that period.

 

[BTP]

Excellent period.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

One of the best periods I’ve witnessed

 

[LeafalCrusader]

I thought it was 7-2

You dirty dog

 

[93gilmour93]

Matthews next contract is going to be frightening. There's no way you let him walk. How many (Leafs) records will he own just half way into his career?

Make him the highest paid player in the league on a 8 years deal and decide during that time what his banner will look like when 34 goes to the rafters down the road

 

[LeafGrief]

Great little play by Liljegren there, working hard along the boards and getting that to the net was nice work. That sort of stuff will keep him in the NHL.

Leafs look great so far.

 

[Teeder Keon]

I'm sure they realize that.

I’m sure
They’ve been so good for us especially Spezz , but it’s over for them , last run at it for them
GFLG

 

[Fogelhund]

Maybe at times it would appear that way. What I think is really happening, when we at our best, is we are a strong possession team. When we possess the puck, we don't get scored against. I know, that sounds pretty simple, but when we dominate the game, which can be quite often, it makes our defense look better, and it puts less pressure on our goalies, or D. That's literally our game, keep the puck, to reduce chances for them. When we don't, and the pressure goes on our goalies, and D, we don't look as good...sure, average goaltending would make things much better, and we'd likely have good results, but I don't think that's because we are good defensively, as much as we keep the puck more.

I posted this in the Trade thread today. In this game, we are playing our possession game to a T. It shows. This is who we are, when we are on. This is our strength. THIS team, tonight’s team can compete with anyone. When we aren’t on, our weaknesses are exposed.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

It's the balance of wanting to do skilled plays and playing a grind game. He seems very confused.

I think he is watching Robertson and saying "uh-oh".

Once Kase is back, I am not sure Robertson comes out right away.

Kerfoot-Spezza-Kase could be our 4th line, and there was always the possibility that our forward upgrade comes from within (Anderson, Robertson, maybe Steeves, etc.).

 

[Duffman955]

That's one of the most dominant periods I've ever seen

 

[SprDaVE]

Almost the perfect period. Brodie had a terrible giveaway that I feel like is usually a goal against most other games.

 

[LeafGrief]

Make him the highest paid player in the league on a 8 years deal and decide during that time what his banner will look like when 34 goes to the rafters down the road

Give him the max, I don't care. The NHL isn't worth watching if the salary cap means we can't keep the best player in franchise history.

 

[frizzer1]

I don’t think the leafs know yet what they might have in Robertson.
So trading him now could end up being a colossal mistake.

 

[rdogg]

Lilly had a nice period!

So many people are down on this guy but he's 22 years old and just getting used to the NHL. I love his potential and glad he's having a great game so far

 

[zeke]

So he's going to set the Leafs record by about 10 or so.

 

[Sypher04]

Simmonds has to stop the drop passes. JUST STOP

drop passes as a 4th liner should be an instant benching

 

[SeaOfBlue]

I posted this in the Trade thread today. In this game, we are playing our possession game to a T. It shows. This is who we are, when we are on. This is our strength. THIS team, tonight’s team can compete with anyone. When we aren’t on, our weaknesses are exposed.

Is there a team where this is not the case though?

"When a team plays poorly, they look like they are playing poorly."

 

[frizzer1]

Robertson is dragging his line into the game with his pace and creativity . You get the impression that his line mates respect his offensive skill as they are utilizing him far more than they did Kerfoot who has similar skating ability but doesn’t have the hands or finishing ability to match.

Yep.
Nylander and Robertson could end up being a very good duo.

 

[93gilmour93]

Leafs vs Columbus in the first period

 

[Leafsfan74]

Make him the highest paid player in the league on a 8 years deal and decide during that time what his banner will look like when 34 goes to the rafters down the road

They will most certainly make him the highest paid player in Leafs history.

He is the one consistent on this team and the one jersey that will always sell in healthy numbers.