Post-Game Talk: Leafs 5-3 Win

[RationalExpectations]

Question for you instead of riling up your forum. What's up with Gallagher? He just doesn't seem to be the same effective pest we're used to seeing. His size starting to catch up with him or just an off year?

I think he has been on his regular 30 goals pace from the past three seasons it s just that other players have been contributing more and hence his production is now compared to Anderson s and Toffoli. He does not take many silly penalties and was not really involved in many defensive mistakes. He is exactly what a realistic fan wants him to be : solid in defense and able to score several goals, important ones like last week. If you want some disappointing players, start with Price, Weber, Chiarot people are blaming KK but he is only 20 years and was not allowed to developped properly in the Liiga and Julien is making him play close to the boards while he actually generates goals from the center of the ice.

 

[Burnie97]

What about takeaways? Or is that under stick checks?

If he doesn't win at least 1 award this year... its bullshit.

He's most likely getting rocket... should get at least 1 more. He's been that good.

 

[mix1home]

mechanics on that video look like Muzin trips Andersen. Nah. Muzin is above that...

 

[HolyCrap]

Wow. This win has turned the mainboards upside down. Even other fan bases are flaming us. It’s amazing. If we ever win the cup there will be people put on suicide watch.

 

[authentic]

When and who was the last player to score 18 goals in 18 games?

I seem to remember Crosby doing something similar in Matthews rookie season. Maybe not 18 in 18 but pretty close.

 

[supermann_98]

 

[Teeder Keon]

Hopefully Muzzin's injury isn't serious.

We have plenty young d men that are willing and able , but not experienced , might be a good situation to give muzz a break and see what we have

 

[Griffin76]

If he doesn't win at least 1 award this year... its bullshit.

He's most likely getting rocket... should get at least 1 more. He's been that good.

He should at least be nominated for the Selke, Lady Byng and Hart.

 

[Lilou]

Hab fans will be tossing and turning all night. Sweet dreams.

 

[TheShape]

The windmill is standard reflex mechanics
Not a flex at all, but it looks real nice

Nah, he tossed the puck away after like get that out of here.

 

[Warden of the North]

Need to cut down on the breakaways we allow, but solid game otherwise.

While I agree, Montreal is the best rush team in the league.

 

[StevenB]

I'm happy with the game. I'm not happy that a lot of people here can watch a game where Muzzin, Holl and Rielly were no bueno, decide that Nylander should be benched and that Keefe was actually dumb enough to agree with yall.

All 4 of them were ass but it’s easier to bench a forward than a dman let alone 3 dmen. Nylander was a straight liability on the ice after the 1st and as someone who usually defends him, even I can admit that this was his worst game by far this season.

 

[Confucius]

Hab fans will be tossing and turning all night. Sweet dreams.

I've got a couple i'm texting. I put them over the edge when I said when you guys don't make the playoffs remember to cheer for Canada's Team.

 

[stickty111]

It's awesome when they show opposing team coaches when they get scored on.

Keefe was mad behind the mask at the 2-2 goal.
Good win overall, but allowing 2 breakaways after being up 2-0? We can be a lot better still.

 

[unitedstars87]

Habs fans think we won because officiating lmao

Give them a month off they might forget hockey all together

 

[ItsFineImFine]

While I agree, Montreal is the best rush team in the league.

It helps if your dman repeatedly stand a mile apart on the blue-line and make dumb passes to each other or unnecessary pinches. Keefe has to sort that out.

 

[Nineteen67]

Montreal is really bad. With the shortage of goalies they might consider trading Price while he has some value.
At this juncture the Leafs should be the only team to make the playoffs from this division.

 

[zeke]

Habs are well coached but there's just not a lot of talent on that squad.

 

[hobarth]

I liked the lines tonite, Kerfoot on the 2nd has awakened him, he's not a 3rd liner.

The 3rd line of Hy, Mikhey, Eng was impressive all night long, they all have hands of stone but they can skate and possess while defending.

Vesey even looked decent on the 4th line, he was noticeable unlike most games.

TO just keeps on winning. love it.

 

[unitedstars87]

Tim Hormat

Borje Salmat

Matki Berg

 

[Alamo Leafer]

Glad we won, and love the Leafs same as the next guy, probably couple of decades longer than some here, but I am still not convinced this team is physical enough to go far in POs.

Getting outhit so lopsidedly, game in game out, is not something to be complacent about imo, lets be real here.

And I don't buy the excuse it's cause we have the puck much longer than the opponents.
We've been outhot bvy Montreal almost 90-30 in last two games. Have we had the puck 3 times longer?! Maybe someone can prove me wrong with the possession stats! I'll reconsider my overreaction then.

Sorry for coming across negative, specially after a win against a hated rival, but once again I witnessed the same frustrating underlying issues as usual with this team.

I wante see my beloved Leafs finally go far in the POs, so I won't let get fooled just because we win games now. We should want our team to always improve if we really care.

Acquiring Simmond was a great step in the right direction, but for the life of me I don't understand why management doesn't inject a player or two that can show some pushback in games where shown our lack of physicality.

Anderson, Anderson... was have his way with our boys fcol! Should we just be happy about this?
I was so pissed seeing him on ice each time, cause I knew a hit was coming.

Anyways, that's was just my rant for tonight. Enjoy the win tonight boys and girls.
On to seeing what Bennett and Tkachuk have in store for our boys next

 

[Dekes For Days]

We're so lucky to have Matthews and Marner. It's such a gift to see them play for this team every night.

Thought the 3rd line was really good. Wasn't a huge fan of Kerfoot on the wing last year, but thought he's been good there lately. Gotta give a shoutout to Brodie. I find myself forgetting to mention him because he's just so reliably solid every time.

Not sure how Muzzin got 2 minutes for being punched in the back of the head (should be a suspension for Anderson), but got the win. Keep 'em comin'!

 

[SeaOfBlue]

I liked the lines tonite, Kerfoot on the 2nd has awakened him, he's not a 3rd liner.

The 3rd line of Hy, Mikhey, Eng was impressive all night long, they all have hands of stone but they can skate and possess while defending.

Vesey even looked decent on the 4th line, he was noticeable unlike most games.

TO just keeps on winning. love it.

The problem with Engvall is he is not a center. Kerfoot is a more natural fit for the center position, but he also looks good at 2LW right now.

Maybe the Leafs chase a 3C instead of a top 6 winger. There are a lot of 3C trades we can make and I doubt it costs us a lot to get it done.

 

[zeke]

The problem with Engvall is he is not a center. Kerfoot is a more natural fit for the center position, but he also looks good at 2LW right now.

Maybe the Leafs chase a 3C instead of a top 6 winger. There are a lot of 3C trades we can make and I doubt it costs us a lot to get it done.

Engvall has had 3 games as 3rd line C this year and the 3rd line has been pretty great in all 3 of them.

 

[Confucius]

I seem to remember Crosby doing something similar in Matthews rookie season. Maybe not 18 in 18 but pretty close.

Laine scored 18 in 12 games a couple of years ago.