GDT: Game 5 | Leafs @ Bruins | COME BACK BEGINS - WAKE UP EDITION | Tuesday, Apr. 30 7 p.m. EST | Leafs trail series 1-3

[egd27]

That's not what we were discussing.

Sounded like you were discussing Marner's defensive contributions to this series. If not, ignore my post.

 

[rumman]

I also would let JT walk, not even for league min would I want him back. He wouldn’t be able to lead a horse to water.

roger that.........

 

[authentic]

yup, it's the new GM's fault, has nothing to do with the same four players who can't win shit in the playoffs...........

Becoming a horrible defensive team, worse PK, worse PP, completely wasting our 15 million in cap space on dead weight... We were clearly a better team before

 

[Tak7]

This is going to end badly unless Woll stands on his head tonight.

It's going to end badly even if he stands on his head.

I expect him to be fine tonight.

 

[Suntouchable13]

The sad thing is that we basically have 3 Pastarnaks. Pasta was at 110 points, and the next best point producer was Marchand at 67 points. But the lesser talented team is winning, and is actually more well rounded. Beyond those players we really don’t have much else, to be honest.

 

[QJo]

Have a well played best game of the series could've gone either way but no lead changes just can't win feeling.

Also, I predicted us winning in 5, chasing Swayman, Robertson being an all season contributor and all sorts of other misguided things through the years. I've certainly had more incorrect gut feelings than correct ones. Heck I even thought Matthews would only score a hattrick in his first NHL game.

The trend continues tonight!

 

[Tak7]

The sad thing is that we basically have 3 Pastarnaks. Pasta was at 110 points, and the next best point producer was Marchand at 67 points. But the lesser talented team is winning, and is actually more well rounded. Beyond those players we really don’t have much else, to be honest.

We have 3 Jeff Skinners, not 3 Pastrnaks

 

[rumman]

Becoming a horrible defensive team, worse PK, worse PP, completely wasting our 15 million in cap space on dead weight... We were clearly a better team before

"clearly a better team" too funny, your Cup is winning a round. I'm not convinced Tre can be a competent GM here, but he did a admirable job considering he had like two weeks to try and solve all this team's problem before they became unmovable.........

 

[Dog]

It's going to end badly even if he stands on his head.

I expect him to be fine tonight.

Well, if he can stop them all and score goal off a fluke bounce towards the other net lol.

 

[Tak7]

Well, if he can stop them all and score goal off a fluke bounce towards the other net lol.

The only time we get an odd man rush in this series, is when our tendy joins the attack. I dig it.

 

[wingman75]

Becoming a horrible defensive team, worse PK, worse PP, completely wasting our 15 million in cap space on dead weight... We were clearly a better team before

And yet still accomplished nothing. Tre's mantra this season was "it's on the core". He gave them a chance once and for all to prove their ability to get it done when it mattered.

Everyone knew based on the moves that were made we would score more, defend less. But I think there was an expectation that the special teams, PK especially would grow during the season to be serviceable at this time of year.

That never happened, and the scoring remains elusive. I expect significant moves in the off season.

And for those saying Marner has a NMC, here is how I would approach that conversation:

Mitch, we are making some changes to the core of the team. We have decided you will be one of those changes. We are willing to work with you to find the right destination, but know this, if you choose not to waive your NMC, there will not be any extension offer and you will be permitted to walk once your contract expires. I hope you understand that we have to do what we feel best for the team, and franchise and this is how we are proceeding. It is unfortunate things have not worked out, but we cannot go into another season without making changes. Take some time to think it over, and come back with a list of acceptable destinations and I will get to work on that. Otherwise, we'll see you in September. Have a good summer, and looking forward to hearing from you soon.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Leafs in 7 is trending on my twitter feed and I didn't tweet a single thing in there

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Because you're The Oracle.

 

[rumman]

The argument was too much money on 4 players.
The reality is too much money on those 4 players.

from a injury point of view, having that much cap tied up to four players is even more of a reason to redistribute the cap evenly imo...........

 

[Leafs98]

the Bettet team has been winning left and right this post season. Quick ends. Expect more of the same.

 

[saffronleaf]

How long into the game before Keefe calls a timeout and pleads for mercy?

 

[Leafsfan74]

You bring up these points of other teams and fan bases but fail to realize how "unique" this organization is.

There is not a single organization in the sports industry like us. No other league has a team that makes the playoffs 8 times in a row and is never looked even once as a serious contender league wide.

No team in any other league has had to endure the embarassment that this team provides us

As for when we came back to make it 1-1, you did read the matthews thread right? People, including myself, were talking about how legendary that game was from him, how he willed the team a win, we talked about that game as if we forgot the past 50. This fanbase is reactionary, give us something to cheer for and you won't shut us up, but give us a reason to hate, and you'll never hear the end of it. This team has just not given us anything to cheer for.

Just look at this series. We have:
1.75 GF League Average ->3.12
3.5 GA League Average -> 3.12
50% PK
7% PP
.883 SV%
Leading scorer has 3 points in 4 games
No player has scored twice

We can't score, we can't defend, we can't get saves and we should still find a way to cheer? What the f*** are we supposed to be excited about?

You should be happy you are not an Arizona fan you loyal subject of Leaf Nation.

Now go purchase your extra large foam Leaf hand and overpriced Nylander jersey and scream your heart out for your favourite multi-millionaires on ice! We got this!

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Lots of issues with the team and coach.

But gotta stay positive right now and hope the core wakes up in game 5. They have it in them but can they put it all on the line? In all likelihood, they are fighting for their lives as a core here because I think things are about to get messy in the off-season.

 

[rumman]

And yet still accomplished nothing. Tre's mantra this season was "it's on the core". He gave them a chance once and for all to prove their ability to get it done when it mattered.

Everyone knew based on the moves that were made we would score more, defend less. But I think there was an expectation that the special teams, PK especially would grow during the season to be serviceable at this time of year.

That never happened, and the scoring remains elusive. I expect significant moves in the off season.

And for those saying Marner has a NMC, here is how I would approach that conversation:

Tre did give then another chance, and unless a miracle happens they continued to shit the bed. I don't care about winning trades, move whoever you can for whatever you can and start afresh........

 

[Tak7]

Lots of issues with the team and coach.

But gotta stay positive right now and hope the core wakes up in game 5. They have it in them but can they put it all on the line? In all likelihood, they are fighting for their lives as a core here because I think things are about to get messy in the off-season.

No lol.
They don't.

 

[mapleleafs34]

LEAFS. IN. 7.

 

[Aashir]

I see an image and I raise you another one

 

[Darcy Tucker]

LEAFS. IN. 7.

We can and we will.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

No lol.
They don't.

 

[PromisedLand]

 

[Suntouchable13]

All of a sudden teams are listening to doctors? I bet a doctor wouldn’t advise Ratchuk to play with a broken sternum last June.