Pre-Game Talk: Leafs vs Flames

[HockeyVirus]

The last 2 games were must win games. I am not sure what to call this one. We are desperately in need of some sign of life or hope. The Leafs were in the driver seat to win the division and have completely shat themselves and look like they can't execute the basics of the sport.

The Flames are the easiest opponent we will face over this stretch of games. If we can't look like a team who somewhat belongs in the playoffs this game...

 

[AvroArrow]

Lost to Ottawa, Florida, Vegas, Colorado

If we can't beat the Flames I wouldn't be too optimistic going into the playoffs. We have to win a few in a row here, or at least get 3/4 points in the next 2 games. Had a huge opportunity to take the division lead and the guys just don't want it.

 

[Al14]

Who the f*** cares ? Certainly not the core 4 !!!

If the Flames want the 2 points bad enough, our Leafs will bow down and give them the points.

This Leafs team lacks compete, let's wait till next year once again !!!

 

[BallardEra]

The Flames are the easiest opponent we will face over this stretch of games.

Predators on Saturday.

Flames are still fighting for that WC2 spot.

 

[Racer88]

Who the f*** cares ? Certainly not the core 4 !!!

If the Flames want the 2 points bad enough, our Leafs will bow down and give them the points.

This Leafs team lacks compete, let's wait till next year once again !!!

This is so true

 

[HockeyVirus]

Predators on Saturday.

Flames are still fighting for that WC2 spot.

That's a scheduled loss. Our divas couldn't be bothered to show up and put in an effort against some bottom feeder like that who is beneath their talent

 

[BallardEra]

That's a scheduled loss. Our divas couldn't be bothered to show up and put in an effort against some bottom feeder like that who is beneath their talent

Will it also be 5 games in 8 days? I wonder if Matthews takes a game off as well.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Will it also be 5 games in 8 days? I wonder if Matthews takes a game off as well.

Of course. Must be very tired from having to travel everywhere. Other teams must not do that. I think we should petition the league that all teams just come to Toronto 82 times a season and absolutely no back to backs

 

[wingman75]

Nothing they can do but get back on the horse and try to be better.

The longer this goes, the more important each game becomes.

Anyone remember coming out of the 4NFO and the talk of the Leafs having the 2nd easiest schedule down the stretch? Gangblue must have taken that to "heart".

Flames, Avs, Rags, Preds this week. Need 6 of 8 points imo. Even if they get them, at this point, it will do nothing to change my expectations come playoff time.

 

[leafsfan5]

well the good news is they can't get much worse, getting their bad hockey out of the way now

the bad news is their bad hockey has lasted for 4 months

 

[The Shadow]

Good UFAs won’t want to come into this mess

They will be lucky to make the playoffs next season

 

[80shockeywasbuns]

Do you guys think Woll or Stolarz starts tomorrow ?

 

[Anthrax442]

Should be Woll. Give Stolie a break

 

[ACC1224]

Nothing they can do but get back on the horse and try to be better.

The longer this goes, the more important each game becomes.

Anyone remember coming out of the 4NFO and the talk of the Leafs having the 2nd easiest schedule down the stretch? Gangblue must have taken that to "heart".

Flames, Avs, Rags, Preds this week. Need 6 of 8 points imo. Even if they get them, at this point, it will do nothing to change my expectations come playoff time.

When does the easy schedule start? Team looks gassed and they’re playing every other day it seems, 5 games this week.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

This is a borderline must win because Wednesday will likely be ugly.

 

[mogs]

Kadri goal is guaranteed. Another goal from a 4th line plug who is from the GTA. And Wolf will be amazing.

 

[wingman75]

When does the easy schedule start? Team looks gassed and they’re playing every other day it seems, 5 games this week.

Pretty sure it was a red herring. Sure, by the numbers it was "easier", but the way the games and travel are scheduled it is anything but. That being said, every team is dealing with the same thing.

The season should start in September, spread the games out a little bit and allow for the winter break regardless if it is for all-star, world cup or olympic events.

 

[wingman75]

Do you guys think Woll or Stolarz starts tomorrow ?

I'd guess Woll, then Stolarz vs the Avs.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

winning would be nice, but atp i don't really care. Bring the playoffs on and lets see them get thrashed by florida or tampa

 

[PROUD PAPA]

Kadri goal is guaranteed. Another goal from a 4th line plug who is from the GTA. And Wolf will be amazing.

Wolf definitely has a bright future. Really impressed with that kid.

 

[TopCheeseShotta]

Kadri goal is guaranteed. Another goal from a 4th line plug who is from the GTA. And Wolf will be amazing.

So 2-0 Calgary, then..?? Wouldn't be the least expected outcome.

 

[ULF_55]

McDavid hasn't been the same since the "4 Tournament."

Matthews having about 3 chances to win it for his American colleagues and coming up short isn't getting it done since returning.

Perhaps the emotional toll was too great.

McDavid has started to look like his old self, but Draisaitl has carried them.
Tavares would be the one that had to carry the Leafs, but those years are gone, and the other Core players were there.

After Tournament:
Nylander: 13 points, 4 goals, +1
marner: 9 points, 5 goals, +0
Matthews: 12 points, 4 goals, +0

 

[thewave]

The last 2 games were must win games. I am not sure what to call this one. We are desperately in need of some sign of life or hope. The Leafs were in the driver seat to win the division and have completely shat themselves and look like they can't execute the basics of the sport.

The Flames are the easiest opponent we will face over this stretch of games. If we can't look like a team who somewhat belongs in the playoffs this game...

In a slide like this I think every next game is must win

 

[Mr_Fun]

Spending way too much time in their own zone lately; nothing good ever comes from that. It looks like they're trying to kill penalties half the time they're 5v5. PK has looked futile the last little while, too. Need to get that good mojo back in a hurry.

 

[Bloomberg]

Play Domi with Matthews. Matthews is a defensive center this year, so he can cover for Domi. Play Marner with Nylander or Tavares, so we can actually get some goals.