Speculation: Bad teams eventually develop a Trap Style Game...

[usernamezrhardtodo]

It is probably da only way to get wins for a coach with this team BUT I don't think these players will do what it takes to to play 5 men low prevent shot type game .. it is a very tough way to get wins .. there is too much sacrifice required to play that game .. defenders will back out of blue ice .. wingers will slide away from shooting lanes .. centres won't take da hits to make da plays .. none of these guys ever learned how to get a win da hard way

One of the reasons I think we should be sitting back in a trap is our forecheck is pretty much useless....we end up having 2 players way behind the play and our D backs in way too far (except Dermy...he tries too hard to shut them down too early IMO) so in essence it's a waste of time sending in 2 guys anyways...just clog up the center ice area and maybe you have a chance.

 

[makbeer]

The Leafs are a scary team when they play fast, attacking hockey and come at you with speed.

The Leafs are not a scary team when they try to play slow, possession on the outside hockey.

It is very concerning that after Keefe's first full training camp the team is looking the least scary it has looked since the core arrived.

 

[yubbers]

Here is a useless tidbit fun fact.
Q-What was the league average for team points in 2017-18?
A-92 points

With all the 3 point games no longer is 82 points the answer when determining league average.

Then Keefe should easily beat it right? LOL