Post-Game Talk: Leafs 5 Canucks 1

[BertCorbeau]

It'll be interesting to see what they do when Thornton comes back. Anyone he replaces is a much different player in a much different role

I can’t see Keefe putting him on the wing in the top 6 if they’re rolling like this.

Maybe a Kerfoot-Thornton-Mikheyvev third line?

 

[likecheese]

Came out of the gate firing on all cylinders, knew this was going to be a pleasant evening 5 minutes in.

 

[Popeye7735]

Our 1st line is lights out but I'm starting to get nervous about the lack of scoring from the 3rd line. This line has been ice cold, even against the sloppy defence of the Nucks which has given up 13 goals in 2 games.

 

[MattySnipes]

Jeez. Seems quick, this guy is pretty good right ...

I'd be curious to see who did it quicker btwn Mitch and Sundin.

 

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[Superstar]

I guess Horvat is really worried...

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

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The total game score is based on the last 3 years right? Any idea what Bogosian is since his first game in Tampa until now?

 

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[LeafChief]

Was there a post game update on Simmonds?!

 

[Brown Dog]

Love them easy games. Keep em coming!

 

[Jojalu]

This is an unpopular opinion, but I have really tried to focus on the third line the last two games and I have to say I like them together.

I think Vesey makes a lot of smart little plays that go a long way into our success.

I have also noticed they generate a lot of zone time, but don't really create all that many scoring chances, but they keep the puck for the majority of the shift and don't give up a lot of chances.

Kerfoot and Soup are snake bitten right now and if the puck starts to go in, that line in my opinion does the job.

 

[TMLeafer]

That (apparent) set play on the PP where Matthews looped way out of the zone then snuck in behind the net for a 1 time attempt was a thing of beauty. Almost like a basketball play.

 

[moon111]

Canada wouldn't need expensive stealth F-35's if Jimmy Vesey was a pilot because the guy is completely invisible. Mikheyev is giving it like some labourer in the shop truck doing burn-outs in the parking lot with a rock-on hand gesture sticking out of the smoke. Do the refs hate Kerfoot? He leads the team in penalties... drawn!

 

[BertCorbeau]

This is an unpopular opinion, but I have really tried to focus on the third line the last two games and I have to say I like them together.

I think Vesey makes a lot of smart little plays that go a long way into our success.

I have also noticed they generate a lot of zone time, but don't really create all that many scoring chances, but they keep the puck for the majority of the shift and don't give up a lot of chances.

Kerfoot and Soup are snake bitten right now and if the puck starts to go in, that line in my opinion does the job.

They’re not a liability defensively and they’re also not a heavy forechecking line so if they’re not scoring they seem pretty meek so this is a good observation

 

[Mickey Marner]

Back in first place.

Canucks fans be like.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Back in first place.

Canucks fans be like.

Holtby was PISSED

 

[Confucius]

That (apparent) set play on the PP where Matthews looped way out of the zone then snuck in behind the net for a 1 time attempt was a thing of beauty. Almost like a basketball play.

Its nice to have set plays, the Pens had them all the time when Sid and Malkin were young. Give and go's almost like the harlem globetrotters. lol

 

[BertCorbeau]

Its nice to have set plays, the Pens had them all the time when Sid and Malkin were young. Give and go's almost like the harlem globetrotters. lol

Malholtra is giving each units different looks to keep teams in their toes and I’m liking it.

To start that last PP they had Matthews in the bumper spot and Kerfoot on the half wall to start. Perfect time to try something different.

 

[Mickey Marner]

That (apparent) set play on the PP where Matthews looped way out of the zone then snuck in behind the net for a 1 time attempt was a thing of beauty. Almost like a basketball play.

I almost jumped out of my seat when I saw that. Such a clever play.

 

[CabanaBoy5]

I think we’re seeing why they’re giving a long look at Lehtonen. He is a really good offensive player. He has a knack of getting his shot through to the net. Reilly could learn from him. He does need to work on his defence. Another solid game from Brodie and Bogosian. Muzzin and Reilly were horrible.

I’m really concerned about our second and third lines. This is a game where we didn’t need their scoring but against the top teams they have to contribute more.

 

[supermann_98]

Mathews and Marner are finally developing some serious chemistry and it's is glorious.

Hopefully Simmonds is okay.

Boyd should be a fixture on the 4th line, at least until Jumbo and Robertson get back

 

[34]

Any win against the Canucks is good for me.

 

[Future]

Nice to see Lehtonen on the scoresheet How has he been lately?

Better every game. I might be in the minority on this board but I’m eager to offload Dermott so we can give Lehtonen and Sandin a real shot. Both bring a unique element to this defense.

 

[Warden of the North]

I'm a *little* concerned about JT and Willy's line. They didn't play great tonigjt

 

[Kiwi]

Holtby was PISSED

Fair enough to, the team isn't even trying to help him defensively and they quit on routine plays

Honestly I wouldn't blame him if he gave the entire team a spray in the locker room for the lack of compete