Series Talk: ECQ: Boston Bruins (2-0) Toronto Maple Leafs. Well. We can Win at Home. We Have to.

[ACC1224]

Expected because of Babcock.

expected because I follow the team...you expected something else?

 

[Rob Brown]

Interesting combos. I don't think Komo will stay with Matthews line for too long

I would love to see Jhonson with decently skilled players. I still think that 4th line will get killed against the Bruins
Rather see Brown on the 4th line with Pleks than Jhonson. Otherwise that line is too soft

Jhonson?

 

[ShaneFalco]

expected because I follow the team...you expected something else?

Not from Babcock, no.

 

[Cor]

Marleau-Matthews-Marner
Hyman-Nylander-Kapanen
JVR-Bozak-Johnsson
Komarov-Plekanec-Brown

I would have liked to seen that. Oh well

 

[ShaneFalco]

I don't mind those lines overall to be honest. I don't like Komarov getting bumped up but I understand the logic behind it.

Our fourth line will probably able to dominate though, and that is very good news.

Can you explain the logic? Hands of stone. Doesn't engage physically anymore. Slow.....

 

[Walshy7]

Should be AJ or Kapanen higher in the lineup and Komarov on the 4th

Forget about it while babcock is here it won’t happen. Matthews will always have a no or low skilled winger along with a offensive winger. When babcock is fired we might get a coach who stacks line. The Bergeron line is one of the best in the league because Boston stacked it with their best players. Babcock doesn’t believe in that, 2 or 3 1st round exits after this playoff series and Babcock will have to be fired.

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[LeafsLegendAkiBerg]

Can you explain the logic? Hands of stone. Doesn't engage physically anymore. Slow.....

He's a man.

 

[TMLFAN4LIFE]

Really hoping Andreas or another youngster gets his chance to shine in this series. Its unfortunate guys like Komarov and Plekanec are taking away ice time from these kids. Plekanec has been so ineffective he might as well not even play, same goes for Leo. Yes these guys provide 'vet' presence, but we have Marleau and Hainsey and Bozak for that. Lets bring in some kids within the organization that know how to score for this playoff run.

 

[Buds17]

I don't mind those lines overall to be honest. I don't like Komarov getting bumped up but I understand the logic behind it.

Our fourth line will probably able to dominate though, and that is very good news.

Thinking it through, and considering it's a road game, I agree.

 

[JadedLeaf]

So I understand what Babcock is trying with the Komarov move. Even if the offense does go lower, you've got to try and stop the bleeding against Bergeron's line.

If Komarov can take Marchand off his game even a little, that'll help hopefully.

Need Marleau to step up big time in that role, hopefully Hyman provides a lot of energy to that line.

The problem is, Komorov hasn't shown the ability to do that to ANYONE at all this season. Babs is trying something that hasn't worked all season at the most crucial time of year.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Marleau being moved to centre, means he can't really get the forecheck in that he wants, hence Hyman (who can). I don't think that it makes sense putting Will in centre (on the road) - in Boston.

i don't like Komarov on the 1st line but i understand the ideology around it and i hope it works. Hopefully Kadri doesn't get suspended and we may not see these changes in.

 

[Pookie]

The problem is, Komorov hasn't shown the ability to do that to ANYONE at all this season. Babs is trying something that hasn't worked all season at the most crucial time of year.

He's trying it because a key player decided to run at someone's head and won't be available.

 

[Cor]

Marleau being moved to centre, means he can't really get the forecheck in that he wants, hence Hyman (who can). I don't think that it makes sense putting Will in centre (on the road) - in Boston.

i don't like Komarov on the 1st line but i understand the ideology around it and i hope it works. Hopefully Kadri doesn't get suspended and we may not see these changes in.

Kadri is suspended for a game if not two.

I'd be shocked if he wasn't.

 

[ShaneFalco]

I guess the one plus is that line will play lots more with Komarov there

 

[Brown Dog]

Pretty ticked off to see Plekanec on the ice for crucial goals against.

 

[ShaneFalco]

It's a play not to lose move to me

 

[LeafsNation75]

Marleau being moved to centre, means he can't really get the forecheck in that he wants, hence Hyman (who can). I don't think that it makes sense putting Will in centre (on the road) - in Boston.

i don't like Komarov on the 1st line but i understand the ideology around it and i hope it works. Hopefully Kadri doesn't get suspended and we may not see these changes in.

Do you think it's something Babcock might consider doing for Game 3 in Toronto when he has last change, assuming Kadri is suspended for more than 1 game. Unlike when Matthews was injured we have never seen him centre a line without Nylander, although given how success they have been together why break up their line.

 

[Daisy Jane]

He's trying it because a key player decided to run at someone's head and won't be available.

yah well at least he defended mitch's honour.

 

[Budsfan]

I don't think i would pay too much attention to the line-up at practice, Babcock may be trying to keep the Bruins guessing.

 

[LeafsLegendAkiBerg]

Pretty ticked off to see Plekanec on the ice for crucial goals against.

If there was any accountability in that dressing room Plekanec wouldn't be dressed Saturday night.

 

[eddieO]

I don’t mind trying these lines to start game 2. You can see the logic in it especially after we got rough housed out of the building. If anything Leo needs to channel his old self and quickly.

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[Liminality]

It's a play not to lose move to me

I think if they can play not to lose against Marchand's line you can hope your other lines pick up the slack. Harder to do with Kadri most likely out but I think that's where the reasoning is.

 

[eddieO]

Kadri is suspended for a game if not two.

I'd be shocked if he wasn't.

I think he gets two. There’s no way he doesn’t get at least a game for that.

The NHL cannot suspend Doughty for that hit and then the next day not suspend Naz for something that is clearly dirtier.