Post-Game Talk: Leafs win Monday Matinee Blues

[Gilmour1996]

hey Parros LOL

That dark smudge under Parros's nose isn't a moustache. It's stuff from his bowels overflowing from his nose, he is so full of it.

 

[Gabriel426]

Why? Tavares does nothing 5v5.

Won’t that make more sense to put him as 3C

 

[Evilhomer]

Can make the case before the additions but certainly not after the TDL additions.
Also a lot had to do with Willie and now AM taking over the team and stealing games.

Let's see who they add at the deadline. Better goaltending this year, better forward depth, better performances from the star players, and definitely tougher to play against.

 

[All Mod Cons]

I would staple McMann to his Wing.

Cmon man. Bobby is playing well.

 

[Confucius]

Bert’s the type to try to dunk from the three point line.

When he gets nothing but rim when under the basket

 

[Gabriel426]

NHL game management in peak form

Dangerous play too

Honestly if I am Keefe, I would tell the players to sell more or even lay on the ice until the refs make the calls. Bc that JT trip is quite dangerous

 

[All Mod Cons]

Won’t that make more sense to put him as 3C

Sure, if you don't want the 3rd line to chip in at all.

Why not 4th line?

 

[Confucius]

When is this so called Playoff Bertuzzi showing up?

Seriously?

 

[Gabriel426]

Let's see who they add at the deadline. Better goaltending this year, better forward depth, better performances from the star players, and definitely tougher to play against.

I am curious too but I don’t think they should add any rentals

Sure, if you don't want the 3rd line to chip in at all.

Why not 4th line?

I think JT can still score in 5v5 as long as he plays with players who plays a simple game, like dump and chase and Robbie and McMann can do that.

 

[LivingRentFree]

Thank you Ridly

 

[al secord]

Maybe Sammy's dad can have a sit down with Bert

 

[Pinkcat]

True, though it usually is a passive swearing.

An actually angry Tavares has some potential...

Yep, 4th line Reaves role.

 

[Evilhomer]

I am on team 'do not sell the farm' for a playoff run, not that we have much to see other than a 1st and some good prospects.

I look at the rest of the Eastern conference and it leads me to believe that "selling the farm" wouldn't be the worst idea in the world. I appreciate that Florida looks formidable at the moment, but who knows when it comes to their goaltending. The rest of the conference is so mediocre. I don't think there is a single team in the conference that could beat the Leafs in a playoff series other than Florida. It would be negligent to not try everything in their power to win this season. The future doesn't offer any guarantees.

 

[Puckstuff]

The leafs must sign McMann ASAP

 

[wingman75]

I look at the rest of the Eastern conference and it leads me to believe that "selling the farm" wouldn't be the worst idea in the world. I appreciate that Florida looks formidable at the moment, but who knows when it comes to their goaltending. The rest of the conference is so mediocre. I don't think there is a single team in the conference that could beat the Leafs in a playoff series other than Florida. It would be negligent to not try everything in their power to win this season. The future doesn't offer any guarantees.

I'm looking ahead to 25/26 to be the big go for it year. Based on our current contract situation and cap space.

 

[al secord]

In the playoffs probably.

Sounds logical

 

[Havoc]

How many even strength goals had JT got this season?

Stats aren't currently in his favor but how many teams can boast they have a 70 point 800 face-off win 2C for the playoffs ?

The stat we like is he paces 30 goals in the playoffs. This hasn't changed the past 2 seasons. His pace has not encountered a decline to date.

 

[GoonieFace]

I look at the rest of the Eastern conference and it leads me to believe that "selling the farm" wouldn't be the worst idea in the world. I appreciate that Florida looks formidable at the moment, but who knows when it comes to their goaltending. The rest of the conference is so mediocre. I don't think there is a single team in the conference that could beat the Leafs in a playoff series other than Florida. It would be negligent to not try everything in their power to win this season. The future doesn't offer any guarantees.

There is also no guarantee the added players make a difference. Sometimes it’s better to go with the horses that got you there.

 

[notdoneyet]

The leafs must sign McMann ASAP

And Benoit

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Maybe Sammy's dad can have a sit down with Bert

It begins with...
"you aren't my son"

Next day:
*Tyler Bertuzzi 82 game point streak.*

 

[Niagara Bill]

NHL game management in peak form

Dangerous play too

And not one Leaf has the balls or passion to deal with that. We will get killed again playoffs as a result because refs call it like that.

 

[Burquhart]

I realize Bertuzzi is the current whipping boy, and yes, he needs to improve, but he also doesn't get enough credit for some of the little plays he makes. Today, Matthews wouldn't have scored on the power play without Bertuzzi's stick lift on Leddy.

 

[ToneDog]

I look at the rest of the Eastern conference and it leads me to believe that "selling the farm" wouldn't be the worst idea in the world. I appreciate that Florida looks formidable at the moment, but who knows when it comes to their goaltending. The rest of the conference is so mediocre. I don't think there is a single team in the conference that could beat the Leafs in a playoff series other than Florida. It would be negligent to not try everything in their power to win this season. The future doesn't offer any guarantees.

Blow out all your assets now and not win and then you are f***ed for any subsequent runs in the next 4 years with Matthews. Upgrade the D some and look for a C that allows you to move JT to wing. The 2nd line with Domi in the middle looked fast today.

 

[crump]

Perfect start the road trip. Kept it simple. I’m sure players aren’t 100% out there. Knies and McMann with big goals. Matthews keeps chugging along. Sammy never severely tested. Marlies call up D played well.

Does Matthews score his 50th against the Coyotes? Probably.

 

[Shooter2x]

I realize Bertuzzi is the current whipping boy, and yes, he needs to improve, but he also doesn't get enough credit for some of the little plays he makes. Today, Matthews wouldn't have scored on the power play without Bertuzzi's stick lift on Leddy.

The main thing for Bertuzzi is he's not overwhelmed in the top 6. He just has no efficiency to date (for us).

Overwhelmed is where you need to be concerned. Efficiency issues can be fixed. He seems to be in his head and can't get out. His metrics are decent and he's not like Mik and Engvall who always got overwhelmed when Keefe gave them ample opportunities to become top 6 wingers