GDT: Avalanche vs Maple Leafs 03/08/25 @5:00PM MNT (Emergency GDT) Post deadline clarity

[impaaaaaact]

Nelson seem like he’s fitting?

 

[Snow Arc]

3rd period jams!

 

[missionAvs]

Nelson seem like he’s fitting?

He's looked amazing. I'm really hoping that CMac is working that extension.

 

[Avsfan1921]

Nelson seem like he’s fitting?

So far so good! He’s had a handful of really good looks that didn’t go. Been more physical than I’ve expected, and seems to have a knack for finding soft spots on the ice. Him and Nuke have played well together.

 

[sethro109]

There isnt a human on earth that can pull off a green suit.

The riddler!

... Just not the Jim Carrey one.

 

[hockeyfish]

80/20 split in high danger chances. So close, get it done.

 

[CobraAcesS]

You said that Marner is TML's best player, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't decline Marner for Rantanen though. I think Mikko is built for playoff hockey and would want to do that trade in seconds from that perspective. Marner's IQ is off the charts though.

E: You did mate.

Not anymore unless he seriously doubles down on fixing his conditioning this off season.

There is a real chance Dallas regrets that contract almost immediately.

You think gassed can't shoot accurately (5%) falling down Mikko is going to look better than he does now in the playoffs? Lol..

Marner back checks, and is everywhere on the ice.

 

[missionAvs]

Ok I really like this new 2nd line.

 

[Ararana]

Our second line is now our first line

 

[Go19]

All that without a shot on net

 

[CobraAcesS]

The result doesn't matter to me tonight. What matters is the process.

Good. Lord. This team looks a thousand times different and EERILY similar to 2022. We'll see if it's just the post-TDL excitement or if this team is seriously ready to start throttling the league. This isn't a run of the mill club, this is the 2nd in the Atlantic Leafs.

Numbers after 40 at 5v5:

Shot Attempts 41-17 Avalanche
Shots on Goal 23-9 Avalanche
Scoring Chances 19-9 Avalanche
High Danger Chances 8-2 Avalanche

Yeah, THIS isn't even a settled team with chemistry built. They're going to be Cyborg level once things actually click.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Nice Blackwood

The crowd is back into it too.

 

[Grackle Party]

the 2nd line is monstrous. If this is how it is thats going to win playoff games

 

[Dr Amazing]

What if it's the defense Girard and Manson the goalie still gets lit up 4 goals on 12 shots.

 

[sethro109]

Necas is a little off.

 

[missionAvs]

Oh my goodness MacK is just awful tonight.

 

[Snow Arc]

No, Moser! Mention Battlestar Galactica again! Me no want to hear about Happy Days

 

[Go19]

Leafs doing a good job of defending the blue line

 

[sethro109]

Necas can't make a f***ing pass.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Don’t know what Beds insists on plays the Sams together and Lindgren-Manson, would prefer G-Manson and Lindgren-Malinski

 

[missionAvs]

Necas man. Come on.

 

[CobraAcesS]

The top line is not used to actually having competition, and being out played. They actually look a little rattled by it trying to force plays lol.

It's a good thing in the end lol. Mack actually gets to watch a line that can motivate him.

Our second line is just dirty, impossible to contain.

 

[missionAvs]

Necas can't make a f***ing pass.

Necas and MacK. Just blind out there tonight.

 

[sethro109]

Don’t know what Beds insists on plays the Sams together and Lindgren-Manson, would prefer G-Manson and Lindgren-Malinski

It's 100% because Malinski plays better with Girard.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Don’t know what Beds insists on plays the Sams together and Lindgren-Manson, would prefer G-Manson and Lindgren-Malinski

Exactly both pairings have more offensive d and defensive d