That'd mean they lost 10 skills competitions, but I am sure most people with a motive would frame it as something very negative when it is clearly not indicative of playoff hockey.
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That'd mean they lost 10 skills competitions, but I am sure most people with a motive would frame it as something very negative when it is clearly not indicative of playoff hockey.
Gary Nylund
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Shouldn't they play to the best of their ability no matter who the coach is? I mean they're getting paid all that money, I'd think there's a certain amount of responsibility that should come with that.
You really need to stop speaking for everyone as whenever you do, you seem to put your foot right in your mouth. I don't miss her one bit myself and I know there are many other who feel the same.We all miss Martina but she has been pretty good.
Anyhow, good thread idea OP. I've never needed a thread like this as much as I need it now.
Namikaze Minato
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Sure guys, but this is the OPTIMISM thread, not the PESSIMISM thread.
Canadian Finn
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I'm optimistic that I'll be able to attend many more games this year.
Very difficult finding customers who want to see the Leafs this year.
Very difficult finding customers who want to see the Leafs this year.
Clark4Ever
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Positives thus far:
Samsonov
Tavares
Nylander
Kampf
Giordano
Everyone else has been inconsistent and needs to step up if we are to turn the ship around, and that includes Keefe.
Samsonov
Tavares
Nylander
Kampf
Giordano
Everyone else has been inconsistent and needs to step up if we are to turn the ship around, and that includes Keefe.
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The underlying numbers were much better last season then this season. The bigger thing is they had an easy schedule after the rough start. They have a tough NovemberLast year the Leafs after a rough October start go hot and went 12-2 in November.
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Lets hope history repeats itself.
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Very weird thread.
Can you imagine the leafs tearing the league up ten games in and someone created a "leafs pessimism thread" and everyone in it just pretended all the leafs players had been sucking so far? It's just so strange...
Can you imagine the leafs tearing the league up ten games in and someone created a "leafs pessimism thread" and everyone in it just pretended all the leafs players had been sucking so far? It's just so strange...
Some people just wanted to discuss more than firing Dubas, Keefe, and Shannahan and trading everyone, if you don't like the thread, just avoid it, pretty simple
Throw More Waffles
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You comment on A LOT of threads you don't like. And I'm certain you'd comment on a "leaf pessimism" thread if the leafs were 8-2 to start the season.
Good thread idea.
I'm not reading the crap-all-over-Leafs'-managemrnt threads anymore because I get it: they're losing, and there's not much fun in that. I don't know that pissing all over them makes things feel any better.
I am encouraged that Keefe apparently benched Matner last game. I didn't see the game but I heard about it. I think Keefe has some balls to do that, and it might be be his saving grace. He can't worry about who he's passing off to do his job well. If benching Marner is what needs to be done, then that's what he should do.
I think the Leafs might have the coach they need in Keefe, if he continues to show some courage and stick to his guns on player discipline.
I like that.
I'm not reading the crap-all-over-Leafs'-managemrnt threads anymore because I get it: they're losing, and there's not much fun in that. I don't know that pissing all over them makes things feel any better.
I am encouraged that Keefe apparently benched Matner last game. I didn't see the game but I heard about it. I think Keefe has some balls to do that, and it might be be his saving grace. He can't worry about who he's passing off to do his job well. If benching Marner is what needs to be done, then that's what he should do.
I think the Leafs might have the coach they need in Keefe, if he continues to show some courage and stick to his guns on player discipline.
I like that.
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The Leafs play to the level of their competition so it might be a good thing to play better teams to help elevate the Leafs game and compete level.
You can take for granted easier opponents and feel you can get by on skill and talent alone, but against better competition where a win isn't a given, it takes more effort and desire and in turn naturally helps elevate a players game.
That is why we saw Leafs play and compete better against TB in the playoffs then we saw against CBJ and Montreal. IMO
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Darcy Tucker
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Lots of "storylines" to make things more interesting. Samsonov has been a find.
I'm really more interested in the trade deadline moves this season than how much of an expletive deleted Marner is being and how chubby Keefe is getting.
One nice win streak and no one remembers October.
I'm really more interested in the trade deadline moves this season than how much of an expletive deleted Marner is being and how chubby Keefe is getting.
One nice win streak and no one remembers October.
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Very excited for Lilly to get back, he'll add much needed mobility to the lineup
might be our best defensive defenseman (Brodie probably is), and is our best D in transition I think.
He is likely the most complete D we have.
Same here. I really liked what he did in the latter part of last season. If he can play like that he's better than Holl and Sandin at least. I just hope it doesn't take him too long to get up to speed.
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He has been ok but he can’t play every game and our backup is awful
Hopefully Lilly is ready soon
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One game at a time… I’m optimistic about tomorrow’s game against the Flyers.
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-Have played poorly and still have 10 points
-If the new forward signings can get going like we expect, we "should" be in good shape
-Better to slump now than in April
-Knies could be a great late season addition
-For the most part, our issues don't stem from lack of talent
Having said all of the above, I realize there are good counter arguments to everything I just posted; however, this is still the optimistic angle thread.
-If the new forward signings can get going like we expect, we "should" be in good shape
-Better to slump now than in April
-Knies could be a great late season addition
-For the most part, our issues don't stem from lack of talent
Having said all of the above, I realize there are good counter arguments to everything I just posted; however, this is still the optimistic angle thread.
