Goaltending

[Tak7]

Is it early? Yes.

Is it really weird not feeling an utter & complete sense of dread every time a floaty wrister from the point heads to the Leafs net? Also yes.

Once the Leafs went up 3-0 yesterday, I felt like the game was over - they weren't scoring 4 on Stolly.

 

[Mess]

I tend to think shots against give a more accurate estimate on defense

Last year SA after 4 games: 111
This year SA after 4 games: 107

So not a massive difference.

Last years GA after 4 games: 16
This year GA after 4 games: 7

Almost half. Big difference.

The defense is giving up the same number of shots. So whether the difference in goals against is from better goaltending, better defense (the shots taken being less quality), or just plain luck, is the question. It's hard to say right now because it's so early but the results have been favourable.

We'll know better after American Thanksgiving where this team stands.

Go Leafs Go

Early results VERY promising,

As of Oct 18th, 2024 the Leafs are #4 overall in goals against per game.

& 3rd overall in Save %

 

[thewave]

Early results VERY promising,

As of Oct 18th, 2024 the Leafs are #4 overall in goals against per game.

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& 3rd overall in Save %

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Were we even ever in the top 15 tenders over the past 6 years?

 

[HamiltonNHL]

 

[All Mod Cons]

Ok guys let's have an honest discussion. Does it seem like Brad actually knows what attributes you need to be successful team?

I honestly think he does. His hiring of Berube seems to be spot on. Obviously it's still early, but he took a year to get to the root of the problem with this team and it looks like he's identified what will really help us.

I doubt this is the finished product, but it's very interesting to see how he's changed the look (along with Berube) of this team in just a couple of offseasons

I'm honestly impressed with the job he's done so far. I think this deadline he can make himself into an absolute hero with the right moves.

Congrats Brad and team.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Woll or Hildabeast vs Columbus?