GDT: Leafs visit Coyotes, Wednesday Jan 12th

[Maplebeasts]

That goal was ALL Dermott. That pass to Liljegren was trash. I'm also getting concerned with Spezza. Another game where the fourth line is getting caved at 5 on 5.

 

[Nylanderthal]

If management decides to make a move with the big 4 in the off-season I wouldn’t hate circling back on Phil in free agency to Phil the hole on the right wing. Hilarious how coming back he’d be the veteran leadership and showing the boys how to win after being rode out of town for not being “the guy” (I know he had to go at the time, but I still loved him as a player)

 

[DraftSchmaft]

Duthie must rip bongs just before getting on camera.

Love it.

It honestly looks like all 4 did before intermission

 

[fahad203]

He’s exactly what we need. Mobile, physical, defends the blue line, clears the net, physical. He’s everything the Leafs need in the top 4

He can do all that, but he actually doesn't do all that on a consistent basis

Who you described is actually Chris Pronger

 

[Nylanderthal]

He’s exactly what we need. Mobile, physical, defends the blue line, clears the net, physical. He’s everything the Leafs need in the top 4

You obviously don’t watch a lot of Ducks games. He’s not mobile & he sucks.

 

[Maplebeasts]

He’s exactly what we need. Mobile, physical, defends the blue line, clears the net, physical. He’s everything the Leafs need in the top 4

And Bad, don't forget he's bad. He's analytically the worst defenseman on the Ducks and has been that way for years now.

 

[DraftSchmaft]

That goal was ALL Dermott. That pass to Liljegren was trash. I'm also getting concerned with Spezza. Another game where the fourth line is getting caved at 5 on 5.

Spezza hasn't been good for a while. He's just so likeable people turn a blind eye and pretend he's fine.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

If management decides to make a move with the big 4 in the off-season I wouldn’t hate circling back on Phil in free agency to Phil the hole on the right wing. Hilarious how coming back he’d be the veteran leadership and showing the boys how to win after being rode out of town for not being “the guy” (I know he had to go at the time, but I still loved him as a player)

If Kessel took a Spezza like discount, not the same amount but the same kind of deal, he would be loved by the fans.

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

You obviously don’t watch a lot of Ducks games. He’s not mobile & he sucks.

He would be the best skater on our blue line behind Rielly and Dermott. I’ve watched tons of Ducks games this year

 

[Nylanderthal]

What's the cost on Kessel do y'all think? Starts with a 1st round pick I'm assuming.

Pair of 2nds or a 1st for 50% off I would imagine. Contract swap if necessary.

 

[Stephen]

Man Tavares is pressing. Nothing looks natural right now. Very rigid and robotic in his movements. More than usual I'd say.

He goes through these phases eh?

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Spezza hasn't been good for a while. He's just so likeable people turn a blind eye and pretend he's fine.

Put him back with Simmonds and Ritchie\ Engvall he’d look fine.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

That goal was ALL Dermott. That pass to Liljegren was trash. I'm also getting concerned with Spezza. Another game where the fourth line is getting caved at 5 on 5.

Too lazy to look up the stats, but my guess is the 4th line is better without Ritchie/Clifford

 

[fahad203]

Spezza hasn't been good for a while. He's just so likeable people turn a blind eye and pretend he's fine.

Spezza is constantly lined up with Ritchie, Clifford, Simmonds
Two of them were on waivers
One of them is barely hanging on to an NHL roster

You'll find when Engvall comes back, size and skating will be a nice offset for Jason

 

[Nylanderthal]

And Bad, don't forget he's bad. He's analytically the worst defenseman on the Ducks and has been that way for years now.

He’s really not good. He’d be exposed here and hated on rather quickly

 

[Stephen]

The other way around perhaps?

Yeah I don’t think Phil would be bandwagoning off Marner’s game.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Pair of 2nds or a 1st for 50% off I would imagine. Contract swap if necessary.

Yeah, that's about where I had him too. I'd rather make that trade than the Foligno trade.

 

[The Big Swede13]

JT needs to pick it up. He’s been extremely sloppy and losing every puck battle it seems

 

[Stephen]

He’s exactly what we need. Mobile, physical, defends the blue line, clears the net, physical. He’s everything the Leafs need in the top 4

I think we need another Brodie who can flat out think and play the game any way you want. I want a physical defenseman too but Manson is a big Leaf board fan favourite from that breakout year and nobody realize he never followed up.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Come on boys can't lose to this team.

 

[RunItBackAgain]

He goes through these phases eh?

He’s looked rigid since the season opened imo. At least he’s trying to play smart and positionally. He’s usually the first man back on his line.

 

[keonsbitterness]

I wouldn't trade for Phil. Not many Leaf 2nd acts work out very well.

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

And Bad, don't forget he's bad. He's analytically the worst defenseman on the Ducks and has been that way for years now.

You know who’s been an analytically elite defenseman for about 5 years now? Travis Dermott. The guy who makes defensive blunders every night and whom the coaching staff shows absolutely no faith it

 

[Maplebeasts]

Too lazy to look up the stats, but my guess is the 4th line is better without Ritchie/Clifford

The fourth line was indeed better when Clifford and Ritchie weren't on it. That being said Ritchie is still on it tonight and they have a whopping 3 xgf% against mainly fourth line comp from ARIZONA. That is like the easiest assignment possible in the NHL and they are blowing it.

 

[fahad203]

I wouldn't trade for Phil. Not many Leaf 2nd acts work out very well.

Doug Gilmour came back to the Leafs only to play 2 shifts then he tore his ACL

I guess that meant nothing to you