GDT: LEAFS @ Nucks Round 2

[Jimmy Firecracker]

A nowhere pass to an open wing has lead to tbis

 

[Teeder Keon]

F off hughson

 

[scotian1]

4th line always seems to be on the ice in the closing seconds of a period.

 

[Sypher04]

We'll need to dig deep for the 3 games upcoming vs Winnipeg, but then finally we are gonna get some rest. A few guys could really use it to help nurse their injuries

 

[Stonehands 1]

What a period

 

[saffronleaf]

If you were Keefe, what would you say in the intermission? It would be one thing if the Leafs weren't sticking to the game plan, but tonight they're just overall sloppy and unable to go tape to tape on 6 foot passes

Not sure what needs to be said, just make smart adjustments based on who is playing well.

Sit Matthews (still badly injured) and Thornton (advanced age).

 

[Griffin76]

Lol. I love this place. You'd never guess we are actually winning this game.

 

[zeke]

Well I guess at least we're not giving up grade A chances but still come on guys.

 

[NK94]

He had his stick broken. You expect him to score a ringette goal there? Or just whining as usual?

Sums up every Leafs GDT when they have instances of non-dominant play.

 

[glue]

Unreal we are leading..that period was embarrassing

 

[LastOne2100]

Well we sucked pretty hard that period. Lucky to have the lead.

I'd say I hope they come out strong in the third, but I really expect very little at this point so I will just be praying that they can barely hold on.

 

[saffronleaf]

One of Andersen's best games of the season so far.

 

[The Hanging Jowl]

Leafs have no business winning this game. I can't even believe the shot clock. Thank God that period ended.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Escaped a brutal period with the lead.

Play a decent 20 and then fly home

 

[7even]

We're not doing ourselves any favors but I'm liking Vancouver's game tonight, their zone defense is really tight.

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

Hughson reminding me why I am so thankful for Cuthbert this season. I can’t stand this monotone Canucks homer

 

[Teeder Keon]

I never understood that narrative, regarding playing well defensively in our end , always hear that and when a team is playing the way we are in that period , should be more said that we are hanging on for dear life and our Goaler ? ( old Term lol) is saving our ass

 

[uncleben]

So many people here just don't like being happy

 

[MapleLeafs77]

Im pretty concerned with matthews injury. Not taking any shots which is just weird.

Funny how our team looks off when he isnt playing well. Yeah he is our MVP. Thornton looks awful again today.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Unreal we are leading..that period was embarrassing

Happens. Toronto dominated the Canucks the other night and the score went the other way. Hockey works like that sometimes.

 

[Critical13]

I think this is our worst meter reading all season. Props to the Canucks for tilting the ice on us without even having Petey.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Jumbo won't do as a winger on Matthews line full time. He will have some spurts because his natural talent is still there, but I think long term it won't work. Hopefully Dubie is looking around for another forward.

 

[Stephen]

It's very bizarre to watch. I know momentum changes are huge in hockey. But the leafs are quite literally playing like they all got drunk during the intermission. Even when there's no pressure on them they fumble the puck or pass it to nobody.

They look out of sorts for sure.

 

[Leafy Undergrowth]

Other than the goal, it seemed like everything was slightly off that period.

 

[saltming]

Hyman is awesome.

Would like to see him get a shift with Tavares and Nylander.

Let him play the full 20 minutes of the 3rd