Post-Game Talk: Leafs lose 5-2

[Leafs98]

The system they doesn’t fit. Hire a new coach and they’ll be fine

I actually thought they'd be a contender going into the season. Definately a disappointment. But can beat the Leafs !

 

[ToneDog]

I really don't think the Leafs will let him leave. I think they will give him the contract that he wants, and he will stay.

Dream on. No way they bring him back without playoff success. They are a complete joke if they do.

 

[wingman75]

In my opinion, these guys are completely incapable of playing 60 minutes of desperation hockey.

They'll do it in the playoffs against a stout opponent in the first round after losing out on the division all while not being able to find that one more goal they need.

 

[Sittler 27]

Great opportunity blown, we do that so well

 

[aingefan]

Man, ya kinda knew what was gonna happen the instant the final horn went on both Florida team games.
Sigh.

 

[Evilhomer]

In Evil’s defence, he expected an easier game…

I expected Toronto's offense to overwhelm Nashville's AHL-level defense. That is what should have happened, but they took the night off. I get it. because it happens to every team, but this was a waste. I don't think it will make any difference in terms of standings because Florida and Tampa are likely going to keep losing, but there was no reason to lose this game. On to the next, which is against another dreadful team.

 

[Nineteen67]

I actually thought they'd be a contender going into the season. Definately a disappointment. But can beat the Leafs !

I didnt. Too many changes.

 

[wingman75]

Dream on. No way they bring him back without playoff success. They are a complete joke if they do.

I'm not sure how close you've been watching, but they are in fact a complete joke... so...

 

[Puckstuff]

That 2nd line would get absolutely crushed. Zero defensive awareness between the 3 of them.

Ok fine, I capitulate.

We cannot use Robertson as a winger in the playoffs. Domi-Robertson is to suspect defensively and they go way too quiet for long stretches.

Also - neither Laughton or Domi are a good 3c. I'm actually at the point where I'm considering using Holmberg as a 3c if I'm Berube because I have no confidence in Domi as a center and It's obvious Laughton is a much better winger by both the eye test, and the analytics.

They really must re-structure the entire top 9 imo.

Domi-Matthews-Nylander
Laughton-Tavares-Marner
Knies-Holmberg-McMann

Logic

Line 1: Domi has chemistry with both Matthews and Nylander. That line makes a lot of sense. Get Domi out of that center role. If Domi isn't a top 6 winger, he has no role on this team.
Line 2: Tavares-Laughton can play the cycle game and Marner can run the 2nd line.
Line 3: We need to have reliable 3rd line. Knies and McMann give us that. Holmberg can play C because frankly the other options are looking really bad.

Robertson is the odd man out.

 

[BallardEra]

You don’t need him for a long time just a short time.

He can never stay healthy now and I can’t see how he does when the physicality and pace goes up in the playoffs.

 

[Evilhomer]

Dream on. No way they bring him back without playoff success. They are a complete joke if they do.

I think this management group is so risk adverse that they would resign Marner, and pay him whatever he wants, no matter the playoff outcome.

 

[Nineteen67]

Did Bobby McMann get to meet his look a like, that tall Georgia boy, Alan Jackson.

 

[Racer88]

The system they doesn’t fit. Hire a new coach and they’ll be fine

They had 3 different coach’s with the same results

 

[TonsofPuppies]

This game right here is exactly why ROR bolted as fast as he could and blocked Treliving's phone number at the trade deadline.

 

[Cleetus]

They had 3 different coach’s with the same results

think the poster is talking about the Preds

 

[ToneDog]

He is going to be awarded a gold star, get a raise at the next place he goes to as well. Just watch.

If Dubas got a better job, Shanny can. Hopefully he goes to a team in our division and fails like his old side kick has in Pitt.

 

[Commander Clueless]

Uh oh.

We back.

 

[JL17]

The beginning of the 6 on 5 the Leafs had all 6 guys on the perimeter until the whistle went. That was pretty simple to defend.

 

[Nineteen67]

They had 3 different coach’s with the same results

Not with this group.

 

[Racer88]

Team needs a complete management and supporting staff firing, clean house after this season ends.

Everyone gone

100%

 

[Racer88]

Not with this group.

With the same crap core. Nothing will change that

 

[thewave]

100%

Could be on the table actually. May even be the reason for the ticket price hikes.

 

[leafsfan5]

when they get FLA or TB in round 1 they will have no one to blame but themselves

idiotic team

 

[arso40]

This game right here is exactly why ROR bolted as fast as he could and blocked Treliving's phone number at the trade deadline.

This was the game we should have been pissed and destroyed his team to make him regret that move

 

[Confucius]

Not a great game, or effort…but…
Gotta love this toxic fanbase.

My least fav thing about being a Leaf fan, is the 90% of Leafs fans.

Continue on, whipping your whipping boys.