It's difficult for even the best teams in hockey nowadays to exploit a good sound defensive structure that takes zero risks. Firewagon teams like Toronto and Pittsburgh depend on the PP for over half of their offense if the game boils down to this. Technically playing unexploitable hockey is more theoretically sound than trying to trade chances, and works better in the playoffs. The team that plays the best neutral zone trap and keeps shots to the outside the best will always have a chance at winning the cup in spite of talent. (See LV & LA)
Post-Game Talk: Leafs Lose 4-1. Feel Shame.
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as Pure as Evil
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looks like its times for one of Babs bag skates. the guys are too loose. gonna need to make a example like they did last year. maybe the lights will go off this time too
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Of course, our Leafs are always agreeable to help out with other teams slump busting! Whether that's on a team level, or for an individual player, you can always count on our Leafs to be generous!
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Leafs are just making way too many unforced mistakes out there, coaching cant fix it ... Rielly tries to dangle at the blue line, Dermott getting walked in the corner, Jake is Jake, etc. Players need to focus out there.
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It’s actually 4 in 30.
He’s in good company.
Kadri has 4 in 21. While playing the top PP.
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I hate to say it... but man this team Lacks heart. All they are worried about are the $10M contracts.
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After watching Johnsson not even get a sniff of the net these last few games ... I have just one question.
Can Justin Holl play wing?
Can Justin Holl play wing?
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Just watched Babocks presser and like I expected, he was giddy about the loss. Smiling as he says "they are finding out it's the NHL and it's hard to score". Yes, Babcock, it is hard, that is why you don't try and make it harder just to inflate your ego.
It takes strength, grit, and willpower to beat a team that sits back all game and doesn't take any offensive chances. Maybe Babcock should experiment replacing Marleau with Goat.
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oh so "how we are playing " is all that matters
ok ok
so we are #1 in the east and 3rd in the league
and some folks are crying like little baby's
truly sad
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I am as big as a Leafs fan, as they come. I am not sure they are a Cup contender. They may not even make the playoffs.
We are finding out now, that it is more hype than reality.
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I think there might be a guy named William Nylander who can play the wing pretty well.
It's not 2002.
Will Kadri be suspended again, Freddie play .986 %, and everyone play bad other than Marner again?
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Oh come on... This is ridiculiusly overreacting to losing 2 in a row. This team isn't missing the playoffs.
ahh, you do realise we are ranked #1 in the east atm and 3rd in the league
like do you even follow the nhl?
