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

[SprDaVE]

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

He can't do that if he's in Arizona in 3 years...

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[DraftSchmaft]

This is what happens when one of the best possession teams goes up against a team dead last in 5v5 xGA, scoring chances against, bottom 10 in corsi and also gives up the most goals 5v5

Mercy rule it now and lets move on lol

 

[Sypher04]

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.

that’s why we should shore up the weaknesses. Namely odd man rushes against and clearing the front of the net. Do that and this team will hang in even games when they aren’t on long enough to find their game

 

[griffon1]

Seein as we base ratings of da team on the most recent play, I say this is best leafs team ever. No, let me correct dat, best ockey team ever.

Hella period

 

[Maplebeasts]

Living in the clouds. top 10 in the regular season.

Over their last 2 series, the Leafs' goalies have given up less than 2 goals a game. Defense isn't the problem; scoring has been more of an issue.

 

[Burnie97]

Fantastic first period. First line deadly again. The 3rd line with those 3 guys specifically has been very good. Those 2 lines I wouldn't touch.

If Robertson can keep this up the 2nd line looks great and you got Kerfoot on your 4th with Kase still out. That seems like depth to me.

 

[Racer88]

He can't do that if he's in Arizona in 3 years...

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I’m betting Arizona won’t have a team in 3 years

 

[fahad203]

Super period. This is whats frustrating. You can see the capability is there but don't always bring it

Sure it's Columbus but the effort can be there

 

[Mr_Fun]

Not feeling comfortable yet.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Robertson needs to stay up. He's the obvious replacement on that line for Kerfoot, in the off season. The Leafs would obviously like to create a little bit of cap room, so Robertson on an ELC vs Kerfoot at $3.5 million is a "no brainer", IMO. With the cap only expect to go up by $1 million, contracts like Kerfoot's and Dermott's likely have to be moved to create a little bit of room (along with Kessel's hit coming off the cap) to find a more permanent fix to the goalie situation, and upgrade the defense slightly.

I think you're in pretty good shape if you go into next season with this as your starting point...

Bunting-Matthews-Marner
Robertson-Tavares-Nylander
Kampf

Reilly
Brodie
Muzzin
Holl
Liljegren
Sandin

A lot needs to be done around that, but a nice starting point.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

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

Defense recovered well. Made it hard for the forward and he missed. Mrazek did a good job being aggressive too, especially given he hasn't had to do much.

 

[CelticDruid]

Awesome period.

 

[Teeder Keon]

I love how creative is Matthews is. He can score any way he wants.

I bet Elvis wasn't expecting him to try the wrap around

He’s all shook up !

 

[Azazel]

He can't do that if he's in Arizona in 3 years...

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I dont think anyones gonna be in Arizona in 3 years.

 

[MSZ]

 

[Griffin76]

He can't do that if he's in Arizona in 3 years...

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[keonsbitterness]

He can't do that if he's in Arizona in 3 years...

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Arizona may not be in Arizona in three years.

 

[Legion34]

Robertson needs to stay up. He's the obvious replacement on that line for Kerfoot, in the off season. The Leafs would obviously like to create a little bit of cap room, so Robertson on an ELC vs Kerfoot at $3.5 million is a "no brainer", IMO. With the cap only expect to go up by $1 million, contracts like Kerfoot's and Dermott's likely have to be moved to create a little bit of room (along with Kessel's hit coming off the cap) to find a more permanent fix to the goalie situation, and upgrade the defense slightly.

I think you're in pretty good shape if you go into next season with this as your starting point...

Bunting-Matthews-Marner
Robertson-Tavares-Nylander
Kampf

Reilly
Brodie
Muzzin
Holl
Liljegren
Sandin

A lot needs to be done around that, but a nice starting point.

pretty confident Holl is gone.

 

[Maplebeasts]

Do not trade Robertson. Please Dubas. He looks really good in a top six role.

 

[93gilmour93]

Not feeling comfortable yet.

Try this

 

[Teeder Keon]

They're like the f**kin Globetrotters out there this period.

The “ f**kin Globetrotters” must be performing at the park , they were brought in by Ricky and Julian and Bubbles

 

[ToneDog]

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.

If that is what it takes, you gotta do it. Once JT's 11m frees up, you can easily add pieces to strengthen the team.

 

[Confucius]

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?

Time for some billion dollar local company to stepup and offer him an advertising deal. Maybe a bank or construction company.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Try this

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I’m old
I’m retired
I live in BC ( not lived in B.C.) lol
I love Herb
That’s my day Brotha
GLG

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Robertson needs to stay up. He's the obvious replacement on that line for Kerfoot, in the off season. The Leafs would obviously like to create a little bit of cap room, so Robertson on an ELC vs Kerfoot at $3.5 million is a "no brainer", IMO. With the cap only expect to go up by $1 million, contracts like Kerfoot's and Dermott's likely have to be moved to create a little bit of room (along with Kessel's hit coming off the cap) to find a more permanent fix to the goalie situation, and upgrade the defense slightly.

I think you're in pretty good shape if you go into next season with this as your starting point...

Bunting-Matthews-Marner
Robertson-Tavares-Nylander
Kampf

Reilly
Brodie
Muzzin
Holl
Liljegren
Sandin

A lot needs to be done around that, but a nice starting point.

Seems like the rest of it is re-sign Kase, Engvall, and Spezza, bring up Anderson. Maybe sign a better guy for the 4th line and bring in a new 7D.

Bunting-Matthews-Marner
Robertson-Tavares-Nylander
Engvall-Kampf-Kase
Simmonds - Spezza - Anderson

Rielly-Brodie
Muzzin-Liljegren
Sandin-Holl
UFA

Campbell? - Mrazek

Only unknown really is the goaltending. The rest is pretty damn solid, and you have A LOT of great prospects waiting on the Marlies for their chance if someone is hurt or falters.