Post-Game Talk: McMann vs McBoys, Leafs win 6-3

[Ports]

It is obvious to any hockey fan that you need guys who can physically punish the opposition in a 7 game series. You have to have guys who can put the puck in the net. You need a good PP and PK. But you also need to make sure the opposition don't just comfortably play their game.

Why Kyle Dubas didn't realize that, I will never know.

Too many Dubasites and Cronies fawning over him.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Oh, the ol' give the coach no credit...unless it was Berube, then he would get the credit!
Bobby McMann got his chance and Keefe has made sure he was given a chance to succeed. He didn't keep him on the 4th line getting 5 mins a game. McMann made the most of his time and Keefe recognized it and rewarded him with a promotion. Now we see him making plays with the likes of William Nylander.

Bobby’s got a nice blend of size, smarts, speed, and finish

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

I hate that they come out of this game with two PK goals against, I thought they were really good for the first time in a while.

Yeah the first goal was crappy luck as we were down a stick, although I thought Nylander should've given his to Lily

Second one was just Benoit being too aggressive....only 3 seconds left on the PK, too

 

[crump]

Fun game, goals, hits, fights, McMann “high and tight” 2 goals, gutsy 3rd, bent but didn’t break against a great third period team. Loved how they physically dominated tonight.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Did Matthews get awarded an assist on Nylander's goal?

 

[yubbers]

Too many Dubasites and Cronies fawning over him.

I hear when he gets outta hockey...... he's gonna start a repair shop for things that don't need to be fixed but he wants to f*** with them anyways.

 

[bax]

Did Matthews get awarded an assist on Nylander's goal?

Doesn’t look like it

 

[RunItBackAgain]

I havent watched most of the game, glad to see they won, especially since we are missing essentially a line, and not a bad one.

Sammy is a friggin faker. not the first time he got himself out of the net when he was overwhelmed.

Bobby Mac is the man.

Even if that is the case, if he felt anything at all after overstretching and taking a puck to the neck, he should take himself out of this completely meaningless game.

 

[Ports]

Weren't we one of the top hitting teams last year after he got Acciari and Schenn though?

Not against the Panthers. Played like p***ycats.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Doesn’t look like it

He should've.

 

[Leafidelity]

I like this attitude a lot

 

[Gabriel426]

I like this attitude a lot

Fearless.

 

[81Leafs50]

SAMMY SAMMY SAMMY SAMMY SAMMY!!!!

the Oilers got outclassed and outplayed by a shorthanded Leafs team. Oilers are just Power Play merchants. EDM is non-existent 5on5.

 

[Budz]

Wow, what a performance! Damper was Samsonov's injury, but a great performance nonetheless. Tip of the cap to Keefe -- he had all the right moves tonight. A high profile Canadian match up on Saturday night...McDavid supposedly trying to make his case for MVP and Leafs humiliated McDavid and the Oilers for the first 2 periods. They finally pushed back in the 3rd, but the Leafs handled it.

And once again, how about Bobby McMann?!?! Credit Keefe for letting him thrive and recognizing that he is on fire. Nylander and McMann have some nice chemistry.

A good tough game defensively. Leafs showed they can tighten things up in the D-zone when it matters.

Again with the Keefe love.

Are you family - for real?

 

[RealisticLeaf55]

Watching piss baby Draisaitl getting bullied by Edmundson was funny.

Also no Marner, Bertuzzi, Brodie, Gio, and sammy, yet the oilers still lost? Hilarious.

 

[Superstar]

It is obvious to any hockey fan that you need guys who can physically punish the opposition in a 7 game series. You have to have guys who can put the puck in the net. You need a good PP and PK. But you also need to make sure the opposition don't just comfortably play their game.

Why Kyle Dubas didn't realize that, I will never know.

You mean you didn't like the additions of Malgin and Petan?

 

[kb]

So now Keefe is an idiot for making players earn their way into and up the lineup? Awesome! LMAO

 

[TMLeafer]

Watching piss baby Draisaitl getting bullied by Edmundson was funny.

Also no Marner, Bertuzzi, Brodie, Gio, and sammy, yet the oilers still lost? Hilarious.

Slashed Edmundson, then needed McDavid to hold Edmundson back, and then nurse needed to go and fight Drai's battle.

 

[Future]

Liljegren was terrific. Fun to watch him transport the puck up the ice when he has confidence in his game.

 

[Nineteen67]

I knew it’d be another Saturday night dud. Terrible schedule this year.

 

[Al14]

That first goal on the PP was bad luck since Lily lost his stick.. second was a brain lapse

Typical bad habits in the third reinforce that you can’t take this team seriously

That being said, a non tripping call against Edmonton shortly followed by that penalty that led to Edmonton’s second goal which started that shitshow… game management and refs nearly help Edmonton immensly.

McMann and Holmberg are great. McMann is really making strides. Speeds size and confidence. He’s looking like he could play in the top 6 most of the time.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed the 'selective' penalty calling by the Refs !!!

 

[Bomber0104]

could have easily lost that lol

maybe a dubas team playing against columbus or montreal with a 4-1 series lead lol

 

[ToneDog]

It is obvious to any hockey fan that you need guys who can physically punish the opposition in a 7 game series. You have to have guys who can put the puck in the net. You need a good PP and PK. But you also need to make sure the opposition don't just comfortably play their game.

Why Kyle Dubas didn't realize that, I will never know.

Why Shanny believed in Dubas' vision is what is more puzzling especially after losing in 5 out of 5 years under Dubas. Even then he was ready to extend him. Lol.

 

[Bomber0104]

Can I change the title to McMann vs McBoys?

You have the buttons and power to.

I say use it in this instance.

It is obvious to any hockey fan that you need guys who can physically punish the opposition in a 7 game series. You have to have guys who can put the puck in the net. You need a good PP and PK. But you also need to make sure the opposition don't just comfortably play their game.

Why Kyle Dubas didn't realize that, I will never know.

He wouldn't have noticed those nuances taping players sticks and not playing the game, if we're being honest here.

 

[TakeTheBody]

Keep the old guys off the blue line come playoff time. Give Gio and Brodie spot starts only. Edmundson, Benoit, lily stay in the line up. Sammy actually played aggressive and well tonight. Nice win. Still not sold come playoff time. I'd love to be wrong. four rounds worth.