GDT: Apr 24 7:30pm - BwO and the Leafs vs TB: Freaking Game 4. Baby: ROR? No, the real hero so far is Squiffy's liver

[pcruz]

It’s not desire, it’s ability, and the Leafs big guns cannot play in these games.

That's just a stupid comment.

There is no lack of ability on this team.

 

[IPS]

They’re not good enough players.

This is barely a playoff style game. Leafs haven't even left 2nd gear yet.

 

[Dragao6]

Absolutely abysmal period AGAIN

What the f*** is going on? Why the f*** can’t we find our game?

We had 1 good shift in the last 30 seconds that’s it.

WAKE THE f*** UP LEAFS

Easy answer
Tampa is just better

 

[Gabriel426]

I didn't know Kerfoot was dressed for the game?

I wish I didn't notice him

 

[Stephen]

Keefe has no answers. Dominated again in Tampa.

Keefe is not strong on any tactical adjustment. He just uses random tactics and "tries" things. Not a problem solver at all in the face of adversity.

 

[Ziggdiezan]

U think this is going to game 7?

Why do you think it’s going that far?

Leafs will make a show of things and have a big game at home. Give the fans some hope and then get beaten in 7. It's the leaf way

 

[Geeve]

I'll always say if the team needs to score to get pumped up and into the game it's on the coach. Change lines, sit someone so something to make them feel accountable.

 

[Voodoo Child]

1. At least it’s just 2-0, could just as easily be 3-0 or 4-0.

2. I’m not unhappy with a split but taking two in their barn would have my overjoyed.

3. For god’s sake Keefe get off your ass and do some coaching. Acting like his job isn’t on the line, remember this is a guy who got out coached by Dominique Ducharme, who last I checked just got rejected by a AA Peewee team.

4. Already loving the reffing - from the completely unwarranted penalty shot to that FIFA-caliber dive by Stamkos there.

 

[leafsfan5]

We’ll win another game, probably 5 in a good effort

But make no mistake, these guys cannot get the job done

 

[3blizzard4]

Standing around.

 

[hamzarocks]

De Ja Vu version 4.0?

 

[Contenderorpretender]

1 period. Let's go. Make some line changes. Nylander with mathews marner with Tavares. Double shift knies.

 

[Aashir]

Can’t wait for keefe to be fired

Am sick of this guy

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Thats optimistic, it looks like Tampa in 6 with this play.

See above

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Look like Edmonton in last night's LA game. How the end result is the same. Lots of time left.

 

[7even]

I think Matthews has lost every puck battle he's been in tonight.

 

[ponder]

We got dominated in game 3, just got very lucky to win. So Keefe takes that knowledge, and ... changed absolutely nothing. Surprise surprise, we're getting dominated in game 4 just like we were in game 3, though without the great puck luck this time.

What clearly should have happened is Holl or Schenn out (preferably Holl, I like Schenn's physicality), Lily in. Lily is arguably our best ES dman, much better play driver than Holl or Schenn, it's nuts to sit him.

But obviously that can't happen this game. I'd try shaking up the lines, going for 3 legit dangerous offensive lines. IMO that means:

- Matthews, JT and ROR each have to centre their own line

- We only have 2 high end wingers, so one centre is gonna have to do without one. JT and ROR don't generate enough offence without an elite winger, Matthews can still be dangerous with weaker wingers, so I'd do that. JT/Marner is a proven great combo, and ROR can get Nylander

Jarnkrok - Matthews - Kerfoot
Knies - JT - Marner
Acciari - ROR - Nylander
ZAR - Kampf - Lafferty

 

[KPower]

I’d fire Keefe in the intermission…Put Shanahan behind the bench.

Light a fire under those f***ing p***ys.

 

[GQS]

This is why Tampa is so hard to beat. They have the skill and they have the big bodies to play you tough and grind you down with physical punishment. No wonder Bruins fans are more afraid of the Lightning than they are of the Leafs.

 

[LaPlante94]

Cooper only matching against Matthews line. Take Marner off his line and change it up. Put Marner-O'Rielly-Knies together and Tavares between Kerfoot and Acciari.

 

[Dragao6]

Leafs will make a show of things and have a big game at home. Give the fans some hope and then get beaten in 7. It's the leaf way

Third game in a row they been completely outplayed
I don’t have your confidence

 

[rocketman588]

If only the players had the same fire as the GM.

That was a complete melt down I don't think that looked good at all.

Especially considering spezza was unphased beside him

 

[ihadtochangethename]

They all look so tired, save for Knies for whom the game seems to be catching up to him, hopefully he'll adjust yet again

 

[Stephen]

That's just a stupid comment.

There is no lack of ability on this team.

They've never come across as a group that handled adversity well. They're at their best when it's cruise control but when they get punched in the nose early they'd rather go home.

 

[thewave]

I’d fire Keefe in the intermission…Put Shanahan behind the bench.

Light a fire under those f***ing p***ys.

Would love to see it.