GDT: Flyers @ Leafs - Game 1 - Sunday 7pm - SN

[HockeyVirus]

Leafs havent been soft for the last few years. This year, even more so. I'd argue we're one of the tougher teams in the league, in terms of physicality.

Where did you see this being said?

I read it at least once in other teams GDT's. Was this post in the Flyers GDT that made me comment that

"There are many bands from Toronto, but I thought this one most fits the butt-paper soft nature of the Leafs. Thank you for your understanding."

 

[OVO16]

I read it at least once in other teams GDT's. Was this post in the Flyers GDT that made me comment that

"There are many bands from Toronto, but I thought this one most fits the butt-paper soft nature of the Leafs. Thank you for your understanding."

Leafs have been bullies for a few years now. We were tougher than the Bruins last year too but the Leafs haters will never admit it

 

[HockeyVirus]

Leafs have been bullies for a few years now. We were tougher than the Bruins last year too but the Leafs haters will never admit it

And the year before that, they bullied Tampa off the ice.

 

[horner]

Tbh, Woll played like a backup last night.

So did hellebuyck against Detroit
All goaltenders have a bad night

 

[TheDoldrums]

being soft isn't just about physicality. It's about shrinking in the biggest moments, which is a fair observation of the franchise. But maybe a new coach will change things

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Feels like this may be a let down game after last night.

We're due so I won't feel bad about it.

So a win or even a point is gravy IMO.

 

[HockeyVirus]

being soft isn't just about physicality. It's about shrinking in the biggest moments, which is a fair observation of the franchise. But maybe a new coach will change things

90% of the NHL is soft then

 

[TheDoldrums]

90% of the NHL is soft then

this is getting past the intention of a gdt conversation but let's be real here, this franchise has a comically bad record in potential and actual elimination games over the entirety of the salary cap era. We're low hanging fruit and have to earn our way out of being the butt of the joke by actually winning on occasion when it matters most. Until then expect to be viewed as soft, mostly from a mental standpoint.

 

[DarkKnight]

One thing I’ve noticed this year, somewhat different from past. When we get these scrambly moments out front, the D and forwards do a better job negating their forwards on those loose pucks. We tend to diffuse these situations better, rather than getting pushed off and seeing ugly goals.

 

[Evilhomer]

I wonder when the "Leafs are butter soft" narrative will finally die with other fan bases?

When they win a Cup. That's it. When that happens, and it will happen with this current group, all of the narratives will immediately change. No different than it did with Tampa 5 years ago, Detroit in the 90s, and even the Oilers in the early 80s.

 

[HockeyVirus]

When they win a Cup. That's it. When that happens, and it will happen with this current group, all of the narratives will immediately change. No different than it did with Tampa 5 years ago, Detroit in the 90s, and even the Oilers in the early 80s.

All I want is one, but if the hockey gods want to bestow on me 2 or 3 cups in a row, I promise to use my powers wisely on the mains

 

[Mr_Fun]

When they win a Cup. That's it. When that happens, and it will happen with this current group, all of the narratives will immediately change. No different than it did with Tampa 5 years ago, Detroit in the 90s, and even the Oilers in the early 80s.

And then teams will start to build like us.

 

[Smif]

I wonder when the "Leafs are butter soft" narrative will finally die with other fan bases? Been bullying teams on a nightly basis...

Tbh I don't really see it much anymore, what's your reasoning for saying this, did you see a few posts about it?

 

[Mr_Fun]

Tbh I don't really see it much anymore, what's your reasoning for saying this, did you see a few posts about it?

I saw it on the Habs board after we beat them up last game. They were complaining about getting bullied by a team as soft as the Leafs. TBF, it's the Habs board.

 

[Leafs98]

Feels like this may be a let down game after last night.

Historically Yes, but some patterns are being lifted. Goaltending could sink spirits quickly though. I think we'll know early in this one.

 

[Macallan18]

Go Leafs Go!!!
Go Buffalo Trace Go!!!

 

[MSZ]

Jumbo Joe is in the building.

 

[All Mod Cons]

Brad Marchand is seeing what a lot of us see in this Leafs team. Nice to see players notice it around the league.

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

We taking the under or what boys

 

[HockeyVirus]

Jumbo Joe is in the building.

Relax, they are first in the division

 

[CelticDruid]

I wish that we could dump the national anthems it's ridiculous to have them for every bloody game.

Just keep it for true international competitions.

 

[MSZ]

Relax, they are first in the division

Don't underestimate the power of Jumbo.

 

[Macallan18]

Jumbo Joe is in the building.

Most of these old farts we signed were duds like Jumbo and Joe.
Not all, the guy who left us to join Dubas in Pittsburgh was ok.

 

[Racer88]

Am expecting a big win tonight

 

[Mr_Fun]

Sluggish start.