Post-Game Talk: Leafs Stomp Tampa Bay 5-2 (Really 6-2)

[SprDaVE]

Not much tonight. Consider a series though, especially the first few games when the game is most physical and the checking is far higher than it was tonight.

Im just not convinced, sorry, way too early for that after 8 years.

Consider a playoff series? You'd rather have Reaves in playing his 5-6 minutes over just about anybody else? When the game, as you said, is tighter and less loose? I like the guy and he's honestly been alright but if healthy, this lineup has better options.

After 8 years, we should know our issues are far beyond having a face puncher.

 

[Mr_Fun]

But our PP still garbage

Showed some signs of life tonight but nowhere near where it should be.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1848549786842177949

I'm not gonna lie, Benoit has been fighting it....but man he really is easy to love

he sat someone on their ass and then this, he's such a likeable player

 

[ChurchOfMatthews]

Fun game tonight. We play like this all year and we're going to do damage.

 

[fahad203]

I find it weird Arizona didn't draft Matthew Knies back in 2021, a kid from Phoenix, Arizona

They had the pick about 10 picks before, instead, chose a Russian

This is why you no longer have a team

 

[notbias]

Last year this would've been a squeaker 5-4 W.

I like our style this year, pretty much givin'er 60 mins a night.

The difference was Stolarz... The game was closer than the score showed.

I thought they played well overall but it was a Vasi stinker (he has had a lot in recent years) and Stolarz playing great.

I don't want to take away from the team because I thought for the most part they played well, but I don't think it was a 5-2 game, just like against NYR it wasn't a 4-1 game.

 

[Optimist]

“Did you guys pay much for your goalie”?
“No, we practically Stolarz”.

I see what you did there. NICE!!

 

[Smif]

Lmao, Amazon Prime just automatically started playing Lord of the Rings now, those bastards, they got me

 

[BayStBullies]

ez clap

 

[ULF_55]

Leafs might have:

2 power forwards.
Knies and McMann.

2 snipers.
Mathews and Nylander

 

[LeafSteel]

Knies is becoming something of a monster here

Yep.

Already better than Marner.



Fun game to watch.

These are not your Dubssyes.

Treliving knows how to build and Berube knows how to coach.

 

[kb]

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

Great performance. Goal scoring, solid defense, great goaltending, and some toughness. Holmberg's goal shoulda counted and Ekman Larsson is steadily becoming one of my favorite d-men. That reverse hit on the Gunt was vicious and delicious.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Consider a playoff series? You'd rather have Reaves in playing his 5-6 minutes over just about anybody else? When the game, as you said, is tighter and less loose? I like the guy and he's honestly been alright but if healthy, this lineup has better options.

After 8 years, we should know our issues are far beyond having a face puncher.

I dont want him their primarily to fight (though some policing on the ice doesn't hurt) but to fill in the line that is constantly around the net and playing physical. He always brings it, even if imperfect.

This isn't the playoffs. Continuing to build an identity and particular habits are key, but I don't think for a moment that some of these players won't disappear when the game tightens up.

 

[PromisedLand]

Berube looking some kind of smart pulling the 11 and 88 combo out of the hat right from the get go. Not gonna lie, I thought it was gonna be an oil and water combo early in the preseason.

They look fantastic with 74 on the flank.

He's been reading my posts on HF

 

[wingman75]

I think the overall game showed that Reaves isn't really needed. There's plenty of bite in other players and the Leafs were able to play a more rounded player in key situations. I know Reaves has a reputation but he wouldn't have done much.

They guys we added, specifically OEL and Tanev have solid edges to them. They play them in the right moment. Loved seeing Guentzel laying on the ice there begging for a call.

Some Most of the forwards too. I mean, even our little Nicky Bobby was out there banging and bumping.

The makeup of this group makes the earlier versions (years past) of our team look like a joke. Regardless of how far we go, the type of players we have are the ones we have always been missing.

Also, seems we have a coach where the players know they cannot get away with their passive play.

 

[Smif]

Leafs might have:

2 power forwards.
Knies and McMann.

2 snipers.
Mathews and Nylander

2 Elite Playmakers.
Marner and Domi.

 

[ChurchOfMatthews]

I find it weird Arizona didn't draft Matthew Knies back in 2021, a kid from Phoenix, Arizona

They had the pick about 10 picks before, instead, chose a Russian

This is why you no longer have a team

Sky's the limit for this kid. He's got the tools and it looks like he just found his tool-box. Going to be fun watching him improve in the next couple years.

 

[Brown Dog]

 

[crump]

Brilliant game. Love the dominance. All over the puck all game. Chased Vas. Tanev is a warrior. OEL with a dominant game as well. Great saves by Stolarz. Keep it up against Columbus

 

[Smif]

Imagine if Pacioretty - JT - Robertson get going as they should.

 

[PromisedLand]

Lmao, Amazon Prime just automatically started played Lord of the Rings now, those bastards, they got me

 

[WillNy29]

loving the aggressiveness they are playing with.

on a side note the amazon broadcast was great; they didn't drown out the crowd like sportsnet does and it didn't sound like a library because when youre there in person it doesnt actually sound like a library

 

[horner]

Great night
Free prime at my hotel
Leafs win big
Now watching live and let die with Roger more and Jane Seymour

 

[ULF_55]

Imagine if Pacioretty - JT - Robertson get going as they should.

They better or they won't.