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GDT: Jackets @ Leafs at 7pm Feb 11th Sat on CBC, SN

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HockeyVirus said:
Just watched the Tampa game. They just didn't give up, Stars choked and lost the game with 45 seconds left. Tampa has tons of killer instinct.

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It isn't coming from adding one or two players. We need our big boys to take the reigns like we've seen all of them do for spurts and then for every one of our supporting players to make plays with the desperation winning teams do. It starts from the top though
 
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Something Dubas said stuck with me. That winning these games where they should be favourites is a key indicator for if this group has improved through the year. I still fear this team plays down to the level of their opponent, but hopefully the ship is corrected soon.
 
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BayStBullies said:
Something Dubas said stuck with me. That winning these games where they should be favourites is a key indicator for if this group has improved through the year. I still fear this team plays down to the level of their opponent, but hopefully the ship is corrected soon.
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Well Boston has lost to Philly Ottawa and Arizona this year so hopefully that bodes badly for them lol
 
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HockeyVirus said:
Just watched the Tampa game. They just didn't give up, Stars choked and lost the game with 45 seconds left. Tampa has tons of killer instinct.

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After Tampa scored with 45 seconds they didn't sit back either. They were insanely aggressive and basically killed the rest of the time to ensure Dallas couldn't get anything. It was obvious they were comfortable in that spot and knew how to close it out
 
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HockeyVirus said:
Just watched the Tampa game. They just didn't give up, Stars choked and lost the game with 45 seconds left. Tampa has tons of killer instinct.

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Will be unpopular amongst certain portions of this fanbase but my dream is for them to get Meier, and fire Rielly off into the sun in the offseason.

Unless you have a true game-breaker on D ala Makar, or a two-way force like Chara/Hedman, you don't need to paying $7million+ to d-men. An NHL team with 4-6 d-men around Brodie-Liljegren level is going to be very successful, especially with an offence the Leafs possess.

I think that in the future, that'll be something teams stray away from as hockey becomes more "position-less" but this is more my anticipation of how the game will change in the future.
 
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leafsfan5 said:
After Tampa scored with 45 seconds they didn't sit back either. They were insanely aggressive and basically killed the rest of the time to ensure Dallas couldn't get anything. It was obvious they were comfortable in that spot and knew how to close it out
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Our new suckas dubas be getting in will also kill games like that. AS soon as we get our schenn henrique domi and jeannot. Our team will be the most solidest there ever was like the fortress of solitude in superman
 
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BayStBullies said:
Something Dubas said stuck with me. That winning these games where they should be favourites is a key indicator for if this group has improved through the year. I still fear this team plays down to the level of their opponent, but hopefully the ship is corrected soon.
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this is precisely why i would be hesitant to add a rental to this group.

not to mention Matthews and Rielly their offensive production hasn't been good at all IMO.

If this team cannot beat weak opponents it just means, at least to me, that they are mentally not there yet. or to take words out of Shanny "Killer Instinct" is lacking!
 
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Just saw someone else mention it but I also watched that Tampa game. I really don't see how the leafs beat Tampa or the Bruins if its the Bruins in the 2nd round.

It's just not the year to go all in with those two power houses. Next year could be completely different if Berg and Krejci retire. Save the assets this year or full on rebuild the bottom 6 for the playoffs at this deadline.
 
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And Tampa/Bruins watch the Leafs game last night and see the Leafs shut out their opponent rather easily while missing arguably their #1 F, #1 D, and #1A/B G.

Two can play at that game.
 
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And Tampa/Bruins watch the Leafs game last night and see the Leafs shut out their opponent rather easily while missing arguably their #1 F, #1 D, and #1A/B G.

Two can play at that game.
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The Blue Jackets? lol
 
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And Tampa/Bruins watch the Leafs game last night and see the Leafs shut out their opponent rather easily while missing arguably their #1 F, #1 D, and #1A/B G.

Two can play at that game.
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I is not worried bout any of those other clubs sire. Our kingdom come is the greseaseat. Our fools will be talking; checking and winning in the playoffs. We will out do the opponent also with our new players, wich we dont know yet because they have not been traded. Yet.
 
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The Blue Jackets? lol
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While arguably missing each of their top position players?

BTW, the Leafs beat the Stars twice, the most recent victory being 4-0.

Tampa is still looking up in the standings to a team leading the league in most man games lost.

But please, go ahead and continue to tell everyone how a strong 45 seconds means that Tampa is unbeatable.

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Who was the #1 D we were missing?
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Muzzin was arguably the Leafs best all round D, and basically the only true shutdown D they had.
 
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HockeyVirus said:
Just watched the Tampa game. They just didn't give up, Stars choked and lost the game with 45 seconds left. Tampa has tons of killer instinct.

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Competitive don't give up instinct is what I want. To many cream puffs in this line up, everyone wants to be a fancy hero. No one wants to stick their face in a dog pile to find a puck. Skill is what we are built around, skill is what gets shut down every 1st round.

Is it so wrong to go into the game with a chip on your shoulder, a little hate in your heart a little psycho in your head?
 
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While arguably missing each of their top position players?

BTW, the Leafs beat the Stars twice, the most recent victory being 4-0.

Tampa is still looking up in the standings to a team leading the league in most man games lost.

But please, go ahead and continue to tell everyone how a strong 45 seconds means that Tampa is unbeatable.


Muzzin was arguably the Leafs best all round D, and basically the only true shutdown D they had.
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Got this saved so I can come back here after a first round exit to Tampa
 
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Fonzieleaf said:
Who was the #1 D we were missing?
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Benn? :P

There are three d-men out Muz, Mete, and Dahlstrom.

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My better half surprised me with a trip to Toronto to celebrate my 30th. Caught the Raps game last night and tonight will be my first Leafs game. Took in the HHoF as well and had an absolute blast. Let's hope they don't play down to the opponent tonight, I want all the goals!
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If she can cook, put a ring on it, she's a keeper. HHOF is pretty humbling, to be in the presence of so much memorabilia from the greats, I'll admit it, I had a tear in my eye.
 
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MAB1 said:
Will be unpopular amongst certain portions of this fanbase but my dream is for them to get Meier, and fire Rielly off into the sun in the offseason.

Unless you have a true game-breaker on D ala Makar, or a two-way force like Chara/Hedman, you don't need to paying $7million+ to d-men. An NHL team with 4-6 d-men around Brodie-Liljegren level is going to be very successful, especially with an offence the Leafs possess.

I think that in the future, that'll be something teams stray away from as hockey becomes more "position-less" but this is more my anticipation of how the game will change in the future.
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Not so easy to find 4-6 guys like that though, Brodie and Lily are both really, really good.
 
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MAB1 said:
Will be unpopular amongst certain portions of this fanbase but my dream is for them to get Meier, and fire Rielly off into the sun in the offseason.

Unless you have a true game-breaker on D ala Makar, or a two-way force like Chara/Hedman, you don't need to paying $7million+ to d-men. An NHL team with 4-6 d-men around Brodie-Liljegren level is going to be very successful, especially with an offence the Leafs possess.

I think that in the future, that'll be something teams stray away from as hockey becomes more "position-less" but this is more my anticipation of how the game will change in the future.
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Boston will be in trouble this year with McAvoy making 9.5 then...
 
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