GDT: Game #5 Leafs 2-1-1 host Sharks 3-0 6pm EST

[StevenB]

You aren’t going to convince me this is the same “Michael Hutchinson” that played for us in 2019.

Not saying he’s turning heads or anything but he looks like a completely different goalie than he did back then

 

[HockeyVirus]

Marner is completely broken mentally. He is stuck in playoff form and he just lost all his abilities. Just in his head and not using instincts

 

[Jojalu]

First couple of games marner gave Tavares a couple of tap in’s that he flubbed

No doubt it is not just Nylander..Matthews and Marner set easch other up a tonne last game.

Just seems like Nylander finds people in the slot quite a bit and they don't finish. Always seems like his assist total should be much higher every year

 

[BrannigansLaw]

So much perimeter play.

 

[Morgs]

Keefe FINALLY playing Nylander > Tavares on the stacked line. FInally. Finally. FInally.

 

[therealkoho]

Marner is actually trash

Obviously a hockey observation based on a lifetime of keen observation, I'm starting to think this might be from the Athletic

 

[DopeyFish]

Keefe FINALLY playing Nylander > Tavares on the stacked line. FInally. Finally. FInally.

but then absolutely nuked any opportunity for offense when the puck hit the stick of holl

instead of say someone like sandin

 

[Aashir]

The Ritchie first line experiment should be over, he sucks.

I’d try kase instead looks to be more skilled and just as tenacious as bunting

 

[HockeyVirus]

You aren’t going to convince me this is the same “Michael Hutchinson” that played for us in 2019.

Not saying he’s turning heads or anything but he looks like a completely different goalie than he did back then

He went to the Avs and won some playoff games and regained his confidence. Confidence for goalies is everything. Before that he lost his job and was an AHLer being roasted by fans for sucking on every team he was on

 

[WillTheThrill]

Not sure who should be playing with 34 and 16 but I know Ritchie is not it

 

[Stephen]

The Leafs look like they’re interested in the keep away aspect more than the goal scoring aspect.

 

[fahad203]

McCabe says hi

McCabe wasn't that presence though
Iafrate was 6'3 around 230 pounds. He would pound people for good measures and score goals
And he could skate

 

[Morgs]

but then absolutely nuked any opportunity for offense when the puck hit the stick of holl

instead of say someone like sandin

I chose to ignore that

 

[Stephen]

Not sure who should be playing with 34 and 16 but I know Ritchie is not it

This is what failing an audition looks like.

 

[2 Slick]

So much perimeter play.

Yep, snoozefest. Team can't score anymore playing like that.

 

[Macallan18]

Not sure who should be playing with 34 and 16 but I know Ritchie is not it

I think they could squeeze him in on the fourth line.

 

[Aashir]

Not impressed by the leafs at all maybe 1 total actual shot that could’ve went in

 

[HockeyVirus]

Yep, snoozefest. Team can't score anymore playing like that.

Weird thing is, they lead the league in scoring in front of the net for a few seasons, same core. Why this now? Does the team lack confidence in it's potential now?

 

[fahad203]

Leafs honestly look like a college team. A lot of skating, a lot of 1 or 2 passes but then back the other way then start again

There seems to be no hitting, no going to the net or driving the net, not goign for second chances

 

[BrannigansLaw]

McCabe wasn't that presence though
Iafrate was 6'3 around 230 pounds. He would pound people for good measures and score goals
And he could skate

He had a booming one timer though and I miss his obviously illegal in today’s NHL can openers.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

zzzzz

 

[frizzer1]

Where has all the offense gone, long time passing?
Where has all the offense gone, long time ago?

 

[Aashir]

A positive is that muzzin holl have looked much better

 

[2 Slick]

Leafs will be lucky to score one goal this game.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Holl just putting it into Hill’s glove with that shit shot