Post-Game Talk: Shootouts hate us. Leafs lose 3-2

[Oiffub]

I don't know how you can see this team succeeding if they make the playoffs. Showing up for 2 periods isn't going to work in the dog days of the playoffs.

 

[Offspring]

JVR really needs to get it going again. I think Lupul and Kessel get reunited soon.

 

[Warden of the North]

Damn Reimer needs to work on his SO. 0-4

Hopefully they'll take a lesson on trying to keep that 1-goal led in the third.

Again, Reimer is 13/21 this season. He is not the problem. Its the shooters

 

[Kibago]

I'm honestly not annoyed.
No shootouts in the playoffs!

Plus, 3 of 4 from Boston. NJ/Ottawa going to OT, that annoys me...

 

[Pocket Hercules]

His offense is fine, but Gardiner needs to learn how to play defense.

Just call him Firestone. Always blowing tires.

 

[TheBigThree]

The positive is no more bruins this season until playoffs

 

[Liferleafer]

Not because we lost but, is anyone else disgusted that that is how we decide a hard fought 65 minute game? I have always hated the sideshow act that is the shootout.

Happy for 3 out of 4 points though.

 

[FlareKnight]

Hey, tomorrow we face the panthers! Should be an easy 2points... Hopefully they don't pull an upset like they did to the rags

There are no easy 2 points for this team .

They go in with that mindset and at best we lose another shootout...

 

[stakesishigh]

I don't know why Carlyle went with Kulemin as our third shooter. I'd say there's 2-4 better choices at that point, who are less predictable.

Furthermore, I don't know why Kulemin used the same move he uses everytime, because you have to know that is EXACTLY what Rask expected. Don't go with the same move you scored on the goalie in THAT game. He's not going to make the same mistake twice.

Disappointing.

 

[Scoogs]

I would have bet the house that Lups was the last shooter.

Either way, I'll take 3 of 4

 

[KingBuzzo]

Not even mad. Solid game from the Buds. Nice separation on the Rags with 5 pts.

 

[keonsbitterness]

GOD I hate the shootout so ****ing much. .. but 3 out of 4 points against the Bruins is something I'll take any day of the week!

In this case, it's two days of the week.

 

[7even]

Hey, tomorrow we face the panthers! Should be an easy 2points... Hopefully they don't pull an upset like they did to the rags

Southeast opponent

On a Tuesday

Yeah we lost.

 

[Duffman955]

We played well, reimer played well. Luck didnt go our way today. 3/4 points against Bruins is real good.

This team showing that it can hang with anyone.

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

Their forecheck exposed the D. Wish the Leafs forecheck was as good. They were also winning a lot of the races to pucks.

 

[TMLegend]

Uhhh no he is not, you want bad in the SO? watch CS or luongo.

I lol'ed

 

[Warden of the North]

I don't know why Carlyle went with Kulemin as our third shooter. I'd say there's 2-4 better choices at that point, who are less predictable.

Furthermore, I don't know why Kulemin used the same move he uses everytime, because you have to know that is EXACTLY what Rask expected.

Disappointing.

He scored on a break away.

 

[kihei]

No complaints from me. Is somebody guaranteed a few days ago that the Leafs will take three out of four points from these two games I would have been ecstatic. And I am. Good work.

 

[Finnish your Czech]

I am completely and utterly shocked that everyone in this thread wants the shootout to be eliminated after the leafs lose.

 

[ConnorTO]

i think the Leafs however can still learn a lot from facing the Bruins

these guys are the real deal, elite team
so i just hope Randy is at it

 

[Fogelhund]

3 of 4 points against Boston... we should be satisfied with this. Move on, next game.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Reimer gave us a chance to win that shootout, and he's given us plenty of chances in our previous shootouts, we just fail to support him.

Reimer is pretty much the only reason we managed a point in this hockey game.

Something needs to be done about our poor shootout abilities (scoring) because it's starting to cost us serious points. This is an issue that needs to be addressed. Reimer provides ample opportunity to win, it's on our shooters.

to be fair. if Reimer had closed that five hole on Lucic.....

I do agree with you though that we've got to start winning shootouts. but besides Bozak (who actually SHOOTS the stupid puck), everyone does that stupid dipsy doodle nonsense-crap. Just blast the thing. Or go in tight and wrist the sucker. don't be all fancy trying to make the highlight reel.

the most important game in the next 3 is Ottawa IMO
would be nice to win tomorrow, loser point Carolina, and beat Ottawa IN regulation.

and Im Betting Scrivy plays tomorrow.

 

[namttebih]

JVR really needs to get it going again. I think Lupul and Kessel get reunited soon.

I suggested this earlier. He is invisible.

 

[Anth93]

Is JVR a Leaf here or what?

 

[LeafOfBread]

Well, Ottawa isn't doing us any favours yet