Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 6-3 against the Canes

[Stephen]

I thought the Leafs played better than the score.

Carolina's first goal was full value, but the other two were fluky bounces.

The change of direction off a defenceman's skate happens often enough -- that's why the best play is to put it on the net.

The double-deflection off a skate and your teammate's shoulder right to to your other teammate standing wide open at the side of the net is unrepeatable. You could practice those from training camp to the seventh game of the Cup final every year for your entire career and never do that one again. It's just one of those things.

The Leafs didn't panic or fold, and we're the better team from beginning to end.

This season is decision-time for Alex Steeves. He's a pending UFA they really should try to re-sign and keep on the roster. However, he already sees the writing on the wall, and I won't be surprised if he signs elsewhere when his contract is up. He's earned a better chance than hes been getting in the NHL. He's sucked it up and shown his worth with his play, and will soon get the chance he deserves either with the Leafs or elsewhere.

Alex Steeves looked good last night. If he had gotten the Robertson runway we might have more goals on the season.

 

[Duffman955]

Excellent game by the Boyz

I'm not gonna make too much of the 2 fluky bounce goals from the cane's

We are back on track. Would really like us to win division this year