Post-Game Talk: Leafs Blowout Kings 6-2

[Gabriel426]

Completely forgot Tanner Jeannot was on the Kings. Didn’t notice that dude at all. Didn’t even try to spark his team with a fight. Guess he learned his lesson with Reaves after that ass-beating last year.

Let’s call him Mr. Draft Picks from now on, lol

 

[danny90]

This year feels different.

every year

 

[notDatsyuk]

Digging that McMann Domi Nylander line.

In two games they've combined for 4 goals and 9 points at ES.

Willy with JT 2 games: 1 shot, no points, +1.

Willy away from JT 2 games: 7 shots, 3 goals 1 assist, +5.

 

[Cap'n Flavour]

Good win all though not pretty after the 2nd, but that could be score effects so not a big deal. Decent game by Lilly. Pretty unnoticable which is a good start


Lilly was fine. Uneventful

Played 11:46 5v5 and was on for 2 shot attempts for and 20 against... that's an interesting definition of "uneventful".

 

[TopCheeseShotta]

But... we're supposed to lose this game..?? Hasn't history shown us, that this is the way..?? Pre-ordained, even...??!?!

They came out the gates flying, and hit the cruise button.. Big Berube made sure they didn't slide too much w the heavy handed timeout call... haha.. gotta love it!

 

[ULF_55]

In two games they've combined for 4 goals and 9 points at ES.

Willy with JT 2 games: 1 shot, no points, +1.

Willy away from JT 2 games: 7 shots, 3 goals 1 assist, +5.

McMann looks like he's over his MCL strain/sprain.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Patches and Tavares should play together IMO. They looked good in preseason on a line and their games are complementary to one another

We'll see. I'd probably take Holmberg off and try Pacioretty Tavares Robertson like in preseason.

 

[sxvnert]

Would flip Holmberg & Lorentz

Lorentz Tavares Robertson
Holmberg Kampf Reaves

 

[Gabriel426]

McMann looks like he's over his MCL strain/sprain.

He just plays with confidence with no hesitation when he has a chance to shoot

 

[Zero1]

All Willy needed was linemates that can keep up.

Line 2 and 4 are clicking. Line 1 is starting to figure it out. Line 3 is the question mark for me.

 

[Gabriel426]

All Willy needed was linemates that can keep up.

Line 2 and 4 are clicking. Line 1 is starting to figure it out. Line 3 is the question mark for me.

Let’s just say JT’s line is the question mark.

 

[sunstersun]

Yay Willy has not stones for skates JT, right away looks 100000 times better.

 

[Menzinger]

In two games they've combined for 4 goals and 9 points at ES.

Willy with JT 2 games: 1 shot, no points, +1.

Willy away from JT 2 games: 7 shots, 3 goals 1 assist, +5.

The new Nylander line should become a long term fixture this season.

 

[Shooter2x]

At this point of their careers, Nylander is the most dynamic offensively. He will just never be on anyone's level defensively.

If we had the luxury of 1 more star in their prime for Nylander's line, Nylander would most likely lead the team in points by the end of the season.

 

[Dough72]

Nylander himself says he has chemistry with Tavares. Nylander enjoyed his best seasons with Tavares. Domi had like 6 goals last year.

 

[ZEBROA]

In two games they've combined for 4 goals and 9 points at ES.

Willy with JT 2 games: 1 shot, no points, +1.

Willy away from JT 2 games: 7 shots, 3 goals 1 assist, +5.

It is painfully obvious from the outside, and thats not against Tavares only against Tavares with Nylander, vice versa. Tavares and Pacman with Rob could be great.

 

[TMLBlueandWhite]

Reaves getting his reps in a blowout game against a dud team.

When are the Leafs gonna play someone good. LA is the best team they've played so far. At some point it'd be nice to see how the Leafs match up against a real contender.

Looks like they're going with the diamond penalty kill this year.

They're collapsing less, instead aggressively attacking the points, including sending forecheckers in deep on the drop back pass. The idea is to disrupt the other team from getting into formation and force them to dump the puck in. The problem is that if the Leafs don't retrieve the puck it allows for low lateral plays by the opposition that are hard to stop.

McMann has been the most pleasant surprise so far.

I really hope he keeps it up. He's a good player who has earned a spot. Nice to see him get in there and muck things up a little.

Rather have him on the team than Reaves any day.

 

[Confucius]

I don’t recognize the fake division from a fake season.

But the habs beating us in that fake season has been mentioned countless times.

 

[mclaren55]

This may not last, but I'm really liking the amount of effort the guys seem to be putting in. Finishing checks, backchecking like crazy, etc. This is what it feels like to have a real coach? I can't remember having one since Quinn.

 

[DraftSchmaft]

7 goals against in 4 games. What sorcery is this.

 

[Leaf Fans]

When are the Leafs gonna play a good team.

Rather have him on the team than Reaves any day.

Leafs play the Rangers and Lighting coming up.

Thankfully the Leafs have both.

 

[al secord]

Completely forgot Tanner Jeannot was on the Kings. Didn’t notice that dude at all. Didn’t even try to spark his team with a fight. Guess he learned his lesson with Reaves after that ass-beating last year.

Luke Schenn wasn't lying.

 

[Rude Dog]

In two games they've combined for 4 goals and 9 points at ES.

Willy with JT 2 games: 1 shot, no points, +1.

Willy away from JT 2 games: 7 shots, 3 goals 1 assist, +5.

JT is a great player but at this stage is a hard guy to play with. Saw it for years with 88. Robertson is finding that out now as well

 

[Jojalu]

Domi quietly off to an excellent start. It seems it doesn't really matter who he plays with.

One thing I noticed yesterday, when OEL flubbed his pass coming out of their own end, the lack of panic and poise to just skate over and get the puck back from LA was refreshing. Too often we would see the D make the same mistake and then panic and get themselves out of position by trying to do too much.

 

[ZEBROA]

Nylander himself says he has chemistry with Tavares. Nylander enjoyed his best seasons with Tavares. Domi had like 6 goals last year.

Cant prove it but i bet he would have better seasons without Tavares. Nylander play better with faster players. And when he is more of the topguy and can play his game not having to adjust to Tavares.

No player ever say they have bad chemistry, that would ruin the chemistry...