Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 5-3

[keonsbitterness]

My daughter and I enjoyed the game. I enjoyed it more than her. Lol

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Tell her you'll buy her more ice cream if she cheers for the Leafs.

 

[al secord]

I want a Chiarot/Manson and a greasy/big banger for line 2 in the Crouse/Maroon mould and I'm buying the first round at the parade.

I read greasy cheeseburger

 

[Man Bear Pig]

He's here to get some exposure at this level. He's playing on a decently talented fourth line. In a tight game with a lot of special teams, he won't get a lot of minutes. It's fine.

He's being set up to fail as far as I see it. He should be in the top 9 or stay in the AHL. I'd prefer he be in the top 6. It's not as if the Tavares/Nylander duo was lighting the world on fire. Seemed like the perfect chance to put Robertson on that line.

 

[Gallagbi]

I'll legit get upset at Keefe.

It's time to smarten up and recognize that combo for what it is.

Moving one of Kase or Kerf to the Spezza line shouldn't be forbidden, and it'll make that line better too anyways.

Tough to play an all RH fourth line, but I don't mind Kerf there.

 

[Mr_Fun]

Mrazek was good enough. Three goals against on 33 shots really isn't too, too bad. Two of those goals, likely no goalie is ever expected to save. You could maybe make a case on the 3rd goal, but that was a howitzer from close in, right into the corner. All that said, I totally agree that Mrazek doesn't inspire confidence as he's like a poor mans...no, make that a broke mans, Dominik Hasek with that scrambling style.

 

[keonsbitterness]

Fun fact about Tavares:

Today was only the 6th time all year where he was under 50% on draws (38% today; 3rd worst of the year). He has 10 games over 70%.

Tavares does a lot of good without people even realizing it.

Struggled early, came through late. Usually better than doing it the other way.

 

[ULF_55]

D-Zone coverage was really off.

Some slow sticks out there tonight.

 

[ACC1224]

I'm aware, I'll just take any shot at Wilson that I can. I'd love to have the guy on this team. Until then, I hate him.

I’m sure many feel the same way about him. I love how he plays, for the most part.

 

[Carltons Cup]

Holl was surprisingly good. He actually looked like a good quality defenseman.

Maybe a few nights in the pressbox lit a fire under his ass.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Robertson gets a A+ for effort and made a couple of nice plays to strip pucks in the game. Offensively, I think he almost needs to resist the urge to be the first man in on every forecheck. As a little guy with a big shot you almost want to see him sneak into a scoring area and wait for a pass to rip it. When he's too much of a dog on a bone it helps disrupt but he doesn't get the puck clean and he doesn't have great acceleration, so he'll have to pick his spots.

He certainly needs to pick his spots. But, I think he could be a Debrincat, and he needs his chances with the puck. He's not going to get chances on the 4th line. It's a waste.

 

[Confucius]

Bunting definitely buys his patties from warden station.

Beaut

Patti King on Progress. 5 bucks for 12 frozen ones.

 

[Stephen]

Mrazek was good enough. Three goals against on 33 shots really isn't too, too bad. Two of those goals, likely no goalie is ever expected to save. You could maybe make a case on the 3rd goal, but that was a howitzer from close in, right into the corner. All that said, I totally agree that Mrazek doesn't inspire confidence as he's like a poor mans...no, make that a broke mans, Dominik Hasek with that scrambling style.

Mrazek kind of gave us some classic 80s goaltending tonight. Some heroics here and there, some close calls, gave up the lead but battled enough to get the win. I don't want to say "Grant Fuhr" but that's kind of the way those back and forth games used to be.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Sure but can they do it in a 7 game series. I doubt it.

Hence my reasoning for.wanting more players with size and toughness.

Now is the time. If they shore up that weakness and Muzzin returns healthy, this Leafs team can become one to reckon with.

Tough D and never backing down will equate to a deep playoff run. They need more of the right horses to make life miserable for other teams.

 

[al secord]

Patti King on Progress. 5 bucks for 12 frozen ones.

On the west bound train to yonge/bloor, you need them ready to go so you can jump back on the train and enjoy your breakfast.

 

[TMLeafer]

Mrazek deserves to start the next game. Lets get someone on a roll here.

 

[Vaive50]

I'm glad the boys got that "2-4-1" routine out of the way (again), now lets make it 4 straight by beating the Sabres. The boys better learn how to consistently beat bottom teams cause we have lots of those coming (5 out of the next 6 with the Canucks being that good team), time to pad the stats Matthews, who surprisingly did not get a point tonight.

 

[Stephen]

He certainly needs to pick his spots. But, I think he could be a Debrincat, and he needs his chances with the puck. He's not going to get chances on the 4th line. It's a waste.

I don't know if he can be DeBrincat exactly. DeBrincat has a very Kerfoot-like ability to handle the puck at speed with a lot of precision. Robertson hasn't yet shown the ability to be that primary puck carrier in the very short time he's been up at the NHL level, so we'll have to see if that emerges.

 

[Stephen]

Mrazek deserves to start the next game. Lets get someone on a roll here.

Agreed...

 

[ACC1224]

But he should be put in a position to show what he can do. He's not in the NHL to show his 2-way game, he's here to show his offensive ability.

He’s not going to play if he doesn’t have a two way game

 

[Confucius]

Good game, Caps choked can't hokd leads etc.. Bunting goal was a beauty the guy has great hands.

 

[Enga Olly]

Holl was surprisingly good. He actually looked like a good quality defenseman.

Maybe a few nights in the pressbox lit a fire under his ass.

He had a very good game, played smarter than his usual. Hope it stays that way

 

[DraftSchmaft]

Mrazek deserves to start the next game. Lets get someone on a roll here.

We felt like it was a guarantee he played last game and it never happened.

If Campbell is in net next game too, have to start considering Keefe is playing a negative role.

 

[AvroArrow]

Well my 2 goal prediction for Tavares was off, but he picked up 2 major assists. Showed up big time tonight, that should gave him a major confidence boost. Holl with another gorgeous play on that Sandin goal, we have shit on him relentlessly this year but he has been very good this past month or so. Marner is just on another level right now, I dont know what he ate or drank or what but just keep doing it. Refs sucked ass, two horrible tripping calls but still got the W.

 

[therealkoho]

Mrazek was good enough. Three goals against on 33 shots really isn't too, too bad. Two of those goals, likely no goalie is ever expected to save. You could maybe make a case on the 3rd goal, but that was a howitzer from close in, right into the corner. All that said, I totally agree that Mrazek doesn't inspire confidence as he's like a poor mans...no, make that a broke mans, Dominik Hasek with that scrambling style.

Rebound control was little better tonight, maybe he just needs a string of games to tighten up his play

 

[ACC1224]

Good game, Caps choked can't hokd leads etc.. Bunting goal was a beauty the guy has great hands.

The Caps never had the lead.