Post-Game Talk: Depth Scoring Rules The Weekend | Leafs Win 5-2
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Willie looked good I’ll say that still needs to be better though ffs he needs to play center its the position best suited for his skillset like f****** light bulb go on already
CabanaBoy5
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The Domi line was good. Woll solid. Tanev and McCabe solid again. I liked the 4th line. Glad to be back in first.
BUT
There were some concerns. PP 1 completely ineffective. Marner and Matthews have the Nations hangover. Tavares with his second terrible game.
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What are we going to do about Rielly? What was he doing on that 2nd Chicago goal? Why Berube had the Domi line with Rielly on to close out the period I don’t understand. If it was Keefe he would have been vilified. Be smarter in games that matter please.
BUT
There were some concerns. PP 1 completely ineffective. Marner and Matthews have the Nations hangover. Tavares with his second terrible game.
AND
What are we going to do about Rielly? What was he doing on that 2nd Chicago goal? Why Berube had the Domi line with Rielly on to close out the period I don’t understand. If it was Keefe he would have been vilified. Be smarter in games that matter please.
Ianturnedbull
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Respectfully disagree. They got the call right. Most don’t truly understand the rule.
Ianturnedbull
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Maybe I got the call wrong. I suppose I saw JT and the puck over the line. Was it just the puck? I think Joe Bowen convinced me too.
The puck entered first - which is ok. It’s more when it’s touched.
Think of a delayed offside.
It’s - is everyone onside when the puck is touched in the Ozone.
trellaine201
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OMG I just watched the highlights and how in the world did they count our last goal?? Yikes. Was video replay drunk? Unbelievable.
BertCorbeau
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Nice to see a win... Chicago's been brutal to the Leafs, add the travel on a back to back and it seemed like a letdown game.
Great start for the depth guys coming off the break.
Great start for the depth guys coming off the break.
Skullz
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Good game, time to go a run. Steeves excellent again, I like him.
Benoit ain’t it. Dunno what happened, he was pretty good last year, but he sure is a pumpkin now. Can’t play in the playoffs at this rate.
Benoit ain’t it. Dunno what happened, he was pretty good last year, but he sure is a pumpkin now. Can’t play in the playoffs at this rate.
TMLBlueandWhite
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I think it's safe to say Bedard ain't no McDavid.
The hype around that kid was something else. Seeing him play he's obviously a very good player. And he's still young so lots of time to get even better.
But he's looking more Taylor Hall than Connor McDavid.
Remember when the Oilers traded Hall for Larsson. What an uproar that one was. But they made the playoffs the following season for the first time in ten years.
Proving that you can give up the better player and still end up a better team.
The Leafs can afford to take a downgrade on Marner if it means upgrading 1RHD. Furthermore a culture change is desperately needed. And when you're among the anointed on a team you bear the most responsibility for that team's culture.
God on skates isn't McJesus in that regard either.
The hype around that kid was something else. Seeing him play he's obviously a very good player. And he's still young so lots of time to get even better.
But he's looking more Taylor Hall than Connor McDavid.
Remember when the Oilers traded Hall for Larsson. What an uproar that one was. But they made the playoffs the following season for the first time in ten years.
Proving that you can give up the better player and still end up a better team.
The Leafs can afford to take a downgrade on Marner if it means upgrading 1RHD. Furthermore a culture change is desperately needed. And when you're among the anointed on a team you bear the most responsibility for that team's culture.
God on skates isn't McJesus in that regard either.
Depth scoring has been really nice to get and hopefully it can keep going and not dry up for the next 15 games.
But I hope the the top 6 takes over tomorrow because with both Charlie Mac ane Hampus Lindholm out, that defense is a SEVERELY weakened state and the top should be able to take over.
I'll take a win either way but I'm looking for a big night from the big guns
But I hope the the top 6 takes over tomorrow because with both Charlie Mac ane Hampus Lindholm out, that defense is a SEVERELY weakened state and the top should be able to take over.
I'll take a win either way but I'm looking for a big night from the big guns
JT's play to stay onside was elite. Have a feel for Willy behind him. He releases the puck and regained it with precision timing. Its a shame no one discussed the fact that JT did all that on purpose.
Skullz
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Hmm, I actually wonder if Timmins looks so bad because he’s playing with Benny, not the latter. He’s not great by any means either though. Benny has had lots of brutal turnovers lately. Not good enough.
Fogelhund
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No, they just understand the rules.
It's the other way around. Benoit needs a McCabe level player to look good. He's Holl lite.
I think Timmins is the issue on that, I've said before as much as they need a center and they d9, they also need a D man.
I don't think you can win a championship with both Phil Myers and Timmins on defense that's not good enough.
And I do think they can win a championship this year because unlike in years past I have confidence in both the coaching and goaltending, as long as Hildeby isn't playing anyway.
But in terms of the 2 regulars, I don't go "awe f*** this guy is in.
I don't care who is in I have confidence in both.
I don't have full confidence in the defense and I won't unless that is upgraded.
It doesn't have to be big splash, just enough t9 bump Timmins down.
Fogelhund
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Here is the thing...
LHD
Rielly
McCabe
OEL
Benoit
RHD
Tanev
Timmins..
What we should see, is that McCabe and Tanev have been quite good together. 34 goals for, 20 against..
Then again, OEL and Tanev have been excellent as well... 14 goals for, 3 against.
So, one way, or another... it looks as though the second pair is set, depending on which way you want to go....
McCabe on the third pairing, makes Benoit look good. OEL and Benoit have not been very good. OEL and Timmins have been quite good. McCabe and Timmins have been very good together.
There are two things that we should take away... Timmins and Benoit can look good... but not together. Timmins and Benoit offer different sets of tools, and should be on a rotations of as 6/7 depending on what we need, and who we wish to use as the #3 LD, OEL or McCabe. OEL and Benoit is something we shouldn't be doing.....
Missing in this discussion, is that Rielly hasn't really looked that good with any of them. I'd say his best is with Tanev.... the point? Get Rielly a partner, that pushes everyone else down.
ITM
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Commander Clueless
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Alright new plan: Move McCabe back with Benoit and trade for a solid RD to pair with either Rielly or OEL. Other with Tanev.
