Pre-Game Talk: Dallas @ Toronto - Tuesday - 7PM - SN

[ACC1224]

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They'll need to bring a lot more than we've seen the last two games to stop the losing skid.

Practice today should be interesting, Berube doesn't seem happy.

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[leafsfan5]

with the NFL playoffs and the Leafs stinking in the dog days of the season, this is probably the most uninteresting time of year for hockey

Would like for us to carry play and generate more chances in this one

 

[Leafs98]

This has potential to be the biggest skid of Matthews era. Conditions are ripe. Hope I am wrong. Win here goes a long way.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Woll should be well rested and ready to go. I expect a big bounce back game from him

 

[Fogelhund]

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[Evilhomer]

This has potential to be the biggest skid of Matthews era. Conditions are ripe. Hope I am wrong. Win here goes a long way.

Like the last time the Leafs lost two games in a row, I expect them to win the next 4 or 5 games straight. This is just what they do. When fans start to think the sky is falling (after two games, mind you), the team ususally rolls off a bunch of wins. Rinse and repeat.

 

[Leafs98]

Like the last time the Leafs lost two games in a row, I expect them to win the next 4 or 5 games straight. This is just what they do. When fans start to think the sky is falling (after two games, mind you), the team ususally rolls off a bunch of wins. Rinse and repeat.

Agreed. I think the longest skid was maybe 4 games. I remember one time during the all Canadian division they had to beat Calgary and lost. Felt like they'd never win another game. But they dont lose many in a row. Hope so.

 

[DarkKnight]

Nice to see Caber on the ice.

 

[Fogelhund]

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[supermann_98]

Berube may not crack the whip right away and see if the teams responds to this next game. Assuming he treads lightly since the team is generally in a great spot in the standings, not to mention he wouldn't wanna get on the wrong side of this group of coach killers

 

[1specter]

Leafs tend to do well against Dallas, even though they are a tough matchup. Need a strong showing here to get back on track otherwise I'm afraid they will go on a long slide until Stolarz is back, tough schedule up until the Four Nations.

 

[Fogelhund]

luke fox

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Maple Leafs’ top line today:

Lorentz - Matthews - Marner

The tryout has gone well.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

The most important change needs to be how hard they compete. Without an uptick in effort the line juggling isn’t likely to payoff in a big way.

 

[PanniniClaus]

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I would argue it has to be functional.. start there. Certainly any powerplay with Rielly not on it has a chance to be functional and a then a difference maker. As soon as he steps on the ice on PP1 we know it will take luck or something high end to score.

When was the last time a team won a cup with a PP that had no D on it? I cannot think of one.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Yeah I’m sure putting Lorentz with Auston and Mitch instead of separating them will work.

 

[Budz]

Marner has to be away from 34.

Gotta get a 3C!!!!
Effs everything up.

 

[Suntouchable13]

I think this backwards but Berube. He splits Matthews and Marner for a period when things are clearly not going well. This is Keefe all over again. Insanity, he keeps doing the same thing over and over again hoping for a different result.

 

[ULF_55]

 

[GoonieFace]

I kind of like the idea. These two shouldn’t need another good player on their line, just someone to dig pucks out and play solid D. Helps spread the offence around. Not saying they shouldn’t split up M and M, but at least this is less disruptive to other lines

 

[LeafalCrusader]

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Pacioretty sitting again for Reaves ugh.

 

[CabanaBoy5]

Pacioretty sitting again for Reaves ugh.

To be fair, Pacioretty had another terrible game on Saturday. But, to replace him Reaves, who you would think would be a good 4th liner, does nothing. Reaves is totally useless. If he went out there and he created emotion with some hitting, then fine, otherwise, I'd rather Patches on the 4th line.

 

[1specter]

Reaves back in the lineup?

 

[ACC1224]

To be fair, Pacioretty had another terrible game on Saturday. But, to replace him Reaves, who you would think would be a good 4th liner, does nothing. Reaves is totally useless. If he went out there and he created emotion with some hitting, then fine, otherwise, I'd rather Patches on the 4th line.

I think he’s hurting a bit. I’d bet he’ll be in and out of the lineup all season

 

[CelticDruid]

Can't find dark mode now.

Any tips?