Post-Game Talk: Samsonov Is Back! | Leafs Win 1-0!

[wingman75]

PP a big failure again. Luckily PK came through, I think we can thank Sammy for that.

Dunno what Timmy was doing out there tonight, he had a rough one.

After a terrible first, I thought the team was much better in the 2nd and 3rd. Still doing their perimeter thing for the most part. They just don't get it.

Robertson had himself a helluva game, good for the kid. Hopefully he can keep that kind of play going!

Samsonov was fantastic... is he back or is this a blip? Guess we'll see come Saturday.

I don't know if either team deserved to win that one, but sure glad we did!

 

[Optimist]

This is by far the most composed that Sammi has looked all season. Fantastic!

 

[Sypher04]

I expect a much better Effort on Saturday, because I dont think it can get any worse lol

We shall see which team actually decides to play like they want it, because neither team really showed it tonight

 

[WillyC]

Sammy with those 2 saves… he’s like, not tonight boys.

He played awesome.

 

[Menzinger]

Nice leadership from Matthews

 

[ToneDog]

590 postgame "Nylander was a dog tonight".

It isn't even the half assed plays, it's the inexcusable lazy back checking that I thought we were over. His agent rolled us, that contract will end up being the worst yet.

If he keeps it up, Tre will read him the rot act or he'll looked dumber than Dubas for signing that deal.

 

[Budz]

There are 31 other teams without Marner.

Oh I’m sorry - he has the right stuff.

Seriously, think about how he played. Now pretend that was Clark, Gilmour or Sittler - now imagine hugging the mascot.

Like, I can’t even…

 

[PromisedLand]

We finally get to “goalie” another team

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[BraveCanadian]

If he keeps it up, Tre will read him the rot act or he'll looked dumber than Dubas for signing that deal.

0 leverage.. they can read whatever they want.. guaranteed for 8 years with full NMC and juicy signing bonuses most of the years too.

 

[keonsbitterness]

I'm so happy with the win that I'm doing laundry.

 

[Roo]

Great to get the win for Sammy.

Nice to see Robertson gaining confidence.

Even better to see Keefe finally grow a pair.

 

[Doublerum1975]

Mitch needs to take lessons from Matthews on how to do an interview.
Took responsibility and acknowledged they need to be better and that they need to fix it.
Mo and AM are the real leaders and captains

What are you talking about mitch said the exact same thing Mathews said in his interview tonight

 

[CabanaBoy5]

Great game by Samsonov, Benoit, and Robertson. Horrible game from Liljegren, Brodie, and the core 4. PP looks terrible and Keefe finally grew some balls.

 

[Confucius]

it's been 32 games of him being a reliable bottom pairer

if we can, I'd love to do a 2x1.5-2 million dollars to have him just stabalize the bottom pair

Team hit leader and has only played 32 games

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I expect a much better Effort on Saturday, because I dont think it can get any worse lol

yea it was was pretty bleak.

 

[Stephen]

5 PPs and nothing, and they gave up a 2 on 0 shorty handed chance thanks to Sammy for shutting the door

AND

even strength they just kept playing to the outside like morons

It was also superstar Timmins who doesn’t even have an NHL job who decided to bail on the back check.

 

[Anthrax442]

Great game by Samsonov, Benoit, and Robertson. Horrible game from Liljegren, Brodie, and the core 4. PP looks terrible and Keefe finally grew some balls.

This break could not be coming in a better time. I think some of these guys need a bit of a re-set.

 

[Stephen]

Also, Nylanderp with the late penalty. Like if you’re going to sleepwalk, don’t wake up just to hurt the team. Ugh. What a guy.

 

[BallardEra]

Nice leadership from Matthews

Very cool.

I was telling myself that Auston would do that and glad that he did.

Leafs could have ended this one earlier if Reavo was on the ice tonight.

 

[PromisedLand]

Nice leadership from Matthews

13.25 AAV

just saying....

 

[ponder]

Sammy excellent in both games since returning! Didn’t see this coming, but love it, he’s been really great!

 

[arso40]

If he keeps it up, Tre will read him the rot act or he'll looked dumber than Dubas for signing that deal.

It doesn’t help that him and his linemates arent Cliccin my friend Tavares isn’t helping at all

 

[Enniskillen]

I’m right here!

Sammy has been the worst goalie in the whole league and responsible for the team almost falling out of a playoff spot.

I’ll criticize that kind of play all day long.

I’ll also celebrate when the play is good and root for him when he’s in our net. He still has a long way to go to turn this season into a successful one.

And Bobby? I just loved the infographics on efficiency: Bertuzzi, Domi and Knies with roughly 600 minutes each - 18 goals in total, while Robertson has 7 goals in 288 minutes (almost no PPs). He is 22, so there is room for improvement and growth. Hopefully he will trend upwards unless injuries hold him back.

 

[Thornbury]

There are 31 other teams without Marner.

And given what he's being paid, they're all glad about that.