Post-Game Talk: Leafs Lose in OT Again to Devils.

[ToneDog]

I think they executed their game plan reasonably well to how they want to play but it’s a stale formula played at a medium tempo with a lot of guys who don’t have much pop in their game.

18 games in and it is pretty dubious that Dubas has gutted our forward depth. With Matty scoring at a 37 and Mitch at an 18 goal pace, there is no hiding this.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Like playing a hunch that’s the opposite of correct.

It makes me wonder why they spend so much money on analytics and video scouting if they're just going to let Keefe make gut feeling decisions to coach the team. It's not like he's proven to have hall of fame level coaching instincts

 

[Tak7]

Thankfully the Sabres roll into town next.

7 straight losses. Should be an easy routine Leafs win.






/s

 

[Leaffan197703]

I wonder why no skill engvall continues to play instead of nick Robertson 1 goal every 15 games simply not good enough. It's time to bench Engvall and play the kid with skill

 

[PromisedLand]

Maybe it was just nausea

Somebody gotta put keefe on a salad diet; his "feel" thing has been worthy

- bench lily for holl against bolts in the playoffs
- holl costs leafs both game 6 and game 7
- "respect in the handshake line"
- walking back comments

eat a salad there keefe buddy your brain ain't functioning

 

[PromisedLand]

Thankfully the Sabres roll into town next.

buddy you new here?

 

[Racer88]

I'll bet one coaching change could result in some real improvements

I would like to think that we may find that out but with Dubas at the helm. Doubt it

 

[Torontonian]

Toronto really needs to find a way to get 5 on 5 goals, I don't think keeping someone like Robertson out every other game is the play to make when you're struggling to score. Holmberg isn't the guy that's going to make everything better because someone like Kerfoot can play his natural position.

 

[Racer88]

Sportsnet 590 post-game guy is talking to that point. He says the Devils roll four lines evenly and there is no discernable drop-off, it looks like all four lines play the same, Devils are built as a TEAM.

Leafs have to be blown up and rebuilt to achieve that.

Yup. With the way Dubas has built this team there will be no easy fix

 

[leafsfan2point0]

You GTFO, your in denial. This team is bad, window is closed.

You’re pretty close to being the first poster I’ve ever blocked. That low bar includes Interactif/The Winter Soldier

 

[wingman75]

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Thanks for that. I knew we were shit, but I didn't think we were 80-20 shit. Wow. Murray stole a point for us no doubt.

My rage is justified

 

[rocketman588]

Thankfully the Sabres roll into town next.

They're going to have to snow mobile the way it's going over there

 

[Racer88]

You want to risk mortgaging more of the future and making another first round exit ?? Sorry, Kyle has to sink or swim with this team.

I never said I wanted to do that. I was speaking to the posters that say we just need to add this guy or that guy. I don’t think that will make a difference.

 

[Mr_Fun]

Nice to get that point at least. NJ appears to be a pain in the arse to play against. Ah well, just beat on Barfalo please.

 

[IPS]

I said today 4-2 Devils with an empty netter. Not even the NHL'S best team at the moment can beat us in regulation. Keep getting better and be at their best for game 83 is all I ask.

 

[Willchel Marlynder]

Willy and Mathews are literally made for 3v3... Fast, great shots, and great playmaking ability. I'm not mad when you put Marner out there but having JT play before those guys is a travesty.

 

[frizzer1]

This team is not a contender.
That should be clear.
But the reason they aren’t scoring goals this year is because Matthews is struggling with some kind of upper body injury that has affected his shot.
And while Marner has been their best offensively this year it looks like Tavares’ skating has reverted to form.

 

[IPS]

Willy and Mathews are literally made for 3v3... Fast, great shots, and great playmaking ability. I'm not mad when you put Marner out there but having JT play before those guys is a travesty.

Tavares starting OT is Keefe's coaching this year in a nutshell

Somebody gotta put keefe on a salad diet; his "feel" thing has been worthy

- bench lily for holl against bolts in the playoffs
- holl costs leafs both game 6 and game 7
- "respect in the handshake line"
- walking back comments

eat a salad there keefe buddy your brain ain't functioning

Sounds like he's playing slots rather then coaching a hockey game.

 

[Stephen]

It makes me wonder why they spend so much money on analytics and video scouting if they're just going to let Keefe make gut feeling decisions to coach the team. It's not like he's proven to have hall of fame level coaching instincts

I would guess they have too big a staff and everyone has a say by committee with little hare brained optimizations on every little thing. I heard Colorado had one of the smallest and tightest front offices last year while the playoffs were on and thought that was interesting as a contrast. Not a lot of voices but they’re all clearly heard.

 

[Gabriel426]

Kerfoot and his 3.5mil needs to go.
So is Holl.
Engvall too.
What are these three adding to the Leafs?

 

[Racer88]

Kerfoot and his 3.5mil needs to go.
So is Holl.
Engvall too.
What are these three adding to the Leafs?

That’s just the beginning of changes needed

 

[fahad203]

One thing I really liked about NJ is that they seemed to have a purpose. They are also very tenacious
Nico Hischer doesn't just rely on his skills, he drives the net. He did that twice

Same with Hughes, drove the net few times

I was left impressed with that team.... Kudos to them

 

[ULF_55]

I watched less than half the game, so don't have much angst.

Watched the highlights, Nylander's goal, and the lowlights marner in overtime.

Well, at least they got the point for the regulation tie.

 

[Byron Bitz]

Anyone know what our ot record is the last two seasons? Regular season and playoffs?

 

[Tak7]

I watched less than half the game, so don't have much angst.

Maybe this is the secret to happiness