Post-Game Talk: Leafs Hold On | 6-4 Win Over Panthers

[MSZ]

Hey Paul:

 

[TIGERCOOL]

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The fact that Sportsnet continues to give this clown screentime is proof that they have contempt for the Leafs and their fans. The "unbiased" commentary we suffer through is further proof. Home broadcasts for opposing teams are more enthusiastic for our team than our own. Compare the ESPN call of Matthews 60th to Sportsnet. It's disgraceful

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

Maurice already in the "mind games" phase LOL

What is more infuriating is remembering how much of a dud this guy was when he coached the Leafs. I will never forget his limpdick response to Kaberle getting wallpapered.

 

[PromisedLand]

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

The fact that Sportsnet continues to give this clown screentime is proof that they have contempt for the Leafs and their fans. The "unbiased" commentary we suffer through is further proof. Home broadcasts for opposing teams are more enthusiastic for our team than our own. Compare the ESPN call of Matthews 60th to Sportsnet. It's disgraceful

Relax bro, they are plants.

 

[Torontonian]

Keefe putting that 4th line out there and Brodie out on the ice after the 5-3 goal was scored was the coaching equivalent of a Dermott spin-o-rama in OT.

I truly believe he did it to see what that group can do, there's no shot when the points matter or in playoffs he does that again, not even Keefe is that stupid to think the 4th line can ice the end of the game.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Given the injury issues, I'm fine with this since the line up is bound to be adjusted again when Marner and Jarnkrok return.

Glad to see Robertson get on the board again. Confidence is key for him. Knies too.

 

[ACC1224]

What an odd game, so many things to like and dislike.

 

[1specter]

Im at a loss for words

This simply can't be real? I give up.

LOL what? Is this for real? LMAO

They are literally trolling the Leafs fans





WHAT IN THE ACTUAL f***

Honestly guys even though he doesn't deserve it I think it was a classy leadership move from Matthews to show he has his back still. Brodie is a good guy who has been fairly reliable most of his time here, sometimes as a leader you try and pick someone up when they're down, as Brodie has had a very rough year both on and off the ice.

Also thought Brodie had a fairly strong first two periods, he mainly unraveled in the third with the rest of the team.

 

[sxvnert]

"And to really mess with their heads on them we pair them with Gio and Timmins"

 

[ACC1224]

I truly believe he did it to see what that group can do, there's no shot when the points matter or in playoffs he does that again, not even Keefe is that stupid to think the 4th line can ice the end of the game.

Why do you need to see what they can do if they won’t get a shot later to do it?
Seemed like a pretty dumb move at the time and that thought turned out to be correct.

 

[TIGERCOOL]

Relax bro, they are plants.

Why does it matter if they're plants?

 

[BertCorbeau]

I'll also add that while that line likely isn't going to be together in the playoffs, those players are bound to be in situations where they get matched or stuck out against that top line competition. So some extended experience now could be helpful for those specific situations come playoff time.

 

[Rude Dog]

Crowd was great tonight. They were good enough to beat one of the best teams in the league. Good enough for me. Game 74. Don’t overthink it.

 

[Maplebeasts]

Why would Dewar be more of a lock over Holmberg?

He is a huge help to this team’s world class penalty kill.

 

[Optimist]

Keefe always puts us in defense mode when we have a multi goal lead going into the 3rd. It almost never works. We should go out there and play like we're down a goal, even if we have a 4 goal lead. Trying to score is the best part of our game. Pretty sure that we have scored the most goals in the league since the all star game.

 

[BTP]

I actually love the fact that Keefe played the kid line against their top line in the 3rd period on purpose. See what they can do and get experience. Better now than when it matters. They will be better for it

 

[PromisedLand]

so Matthews at 62 goals

8 goals in 8 games is possible for a 70 goal season. But that probably means no time off to rest up and get ready for playoffs.

if only he could go next 2 games with 4 goals each that will reduce the pressure

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

Why does it matter if they're plants?

It doesn't, to be honest with you I think those two are pathetic. Imagine spending time and money on something you hate? LMAO. That effort could be better directed elsewhere.

 

[BertCorbeau]

so Matthews at 62 goals

8 goals in 8 games is possible for a 70 goal season. But that probably means no time off to rest up and get ready for playoffs.

if only he could go next 2 games with 4 goals each that will reduce the pressure

Yep

70 or not you just want to see him on a bit of a heater come playoff time

 

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Hey Paul:

Maurice is a cocky, arrogant coach. Would be nice to see the Leafs beat Florida in a play off series.

 

[Ports]

Because I'm not willing to kiss his ass like A LOT of people here are.

He was unplayable for MONTHS.

He's been so bad that he doesn't nor deserve to be cut ANY slack.

He himself has single handily pissed away AT LEAST 12 points.

That was three months ago. What his record since then ?

 

[LeafsNation149]

Benoit was a +4 today btw. So naturally he'll be in the pressbox next game

 

[Ports]

It would be really hard to break up the Matthews line right now.

I don't know what Keefe does. He is difficult to read.

I like Marner with Tavares and McMann, but Willy doesn't really deserve 3rd line mins.

Holmberg, Willy and ???

I like the idea of Nylander ecploiting 3rd lines, but he has had such a good season that it seems crazy to cut his ice time.

We know Keefe will run Matthews and Marner over 20 mins, so that wpuld leave very little for Willy's line if they play the 4th 8-10

4th line gets 8 minutes.
PK + PP = 10 minutes. Marner, Nylander & Matthews take 6 min. each.
Remaining 42 split between 3 lines = 14 minutes per line
6 + 14 minutes = 20 minutes each subject to adjustments for which line(s) are playing better.

 

[LaPlante94]

so Matthews at 62 goals

8 goals in 8 games is possible for a 70 goal season. But that probably means no time off to rest up and get ready for playoffs.

if only he could go next 2 games with 4 goals each that will reduce the pressure

It is doable I guess with who our opponents are. TB x2, MTL, PIT, NJD x2, DET, and Florida.