GDT: The worst team in the league vs the Anaheim Ducks

[HockeyVirus]

Putting as much effort into this as the Leafs have this road trip. Hoping they turn it around because they are running out of time to prove people wrong.

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[BallardEra]

I have a great feeling about tonight. 5-1 Leafs!!!

 

[Al14]

Go Ducks Go! Shanahan, Dubas, and Keefe, have to go! Obviously, it's what our Leaf players want.

 

[Optimist]

Not sure if I'll watch this or some Matlock reruns that I have on vhs.

 

[Nineteen67]

Not sure if I'll watch this or some Matlock reruns that I have on 8 track.

Wait, 8 track video?

 

[2 Slick]

This is what happens when you stay status quo and don’t make any sweeping changes with your management group or a significant upgrade to your roster as a whole. It also doesn’t help that the stars of this team for the most part are performing like even lesser than AHL versions of themselves this season.

There’s maybe two or three players that have shown me any signs that they’re putting forth their best efforts on a regular basis.

Tavares, Samsonov, Kampf and sometimes Nylander.

Matthews played what I feel to be one of his worst performances as a Toronto Maple Leaf on Saturday night. Marner has shown some decent shifts here and there, but largely as been ineffective. Bunting has been terrible in every sense of the word, Keefe has no earthly idea what to do with him.

Engvall, Kerfoot, Jarnkrok, Holl, Aube-Kubel, Aston-Reese, Malgin have all been dumpster fires this season and offer next to nothing of imminent value to this team as a whole.

This team just doesn’t have a good enough team to compete for a playoff spot, I just don’t see them getting past this. Even if Matthews and Marner get out of theit funks, I just don’t think it’ll be enough to overcome how awful our bottom six is and how many nights we will see our top two lines minus Tavares take a night off on a regular basis.

The funny part is I had zero excitement and hype heading into the season for the first time in almost 20 years and we’ve had some awful, awful teams during that same time frame.

Even if they somehow win tonight, not really that exciting or what I would call a turnaround, Anaheim has like one win in eight or nine games.

Kallgren gets the call, with this pop cap offense the Leafs have, maybe Anaheim takes this one. Kallgren is terrible in every facet imaginable, even as a third stringer, he’s much worse than that, way worse. I mean, he can’t even get his percentage at .890% for his career, has a career GAA of well over 3.25. I won’t even bother watching any of the games that he’s in, it’s a waste of my time.

 

[Optimist]

Wait, 8 track video?

Ha ha. Fixed it.

 

[Tak7]

Think they win tonight, but absolutely intrigued to see what happens if they don't.

Feels like a watershed moment.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Are line ups out?

Don't know how you'd look at your group with a straight face if you dress Holl tonight.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

A good night to experiment.

 

[Matthews4Calder]

This is what happens when you stay status quo and don’t make any sweeping changes with your management group or a significant upgrade to your roster as a whole. It also doesn’t help that the stars of this team for the most part are performing like even lesser than AHL versions of themselves this season.

There’s maybe two or three players that have shown me any signs that they’re putting forth their best efforts on a regular basis.

Tavares, Samsonov, Kampf and sometimes Nylander.

Matthews played what I feel to be one of his worst performances as a Toronto Maple Leaf on Saturday night. Marner has shown some decent shifts here and there, but largely as been ineffective. Bunting has been terrible in every sense of the word, Keefe has no earthly idea what to do with him.

Engvall, Kerfoot, Jarnkrok, Holl, Aube-Kubel, Aston-Reese, Malgin have all been dumpster fires this season and offer next to nothing of imminent value to this team as a whole.

This team just doesn’t have a good enough team to compete for a playoff spot, I just don’t see them getting past this. Even if Matthews and Marner get out of theit funks, I just don’t think it’ll be enough to overcome how awful our bottom six is and how many nights we will see our top two lines minus Tavares take a night off on a regular basis.

The funny part is I had zero excitement and hype heading into the season for the first time in almost 20 years and we’ve had some awful, awful teams during that same time frame.

Even if they somehow win tonight, not really that exciting or what I would call a turnaround, Anaheim has like one win in eight or nine games.

Kallgren gets the call, with this pop cap offense the Leafs have, maybe Anaheim takes this one. Kallgren is terrible in every facet imaginable, even as a third stringer, he’s much worse than that, way worse. I mean, he can’t even get his percentage at .890% for his career, has a career GAA of well over 3.25. I won’t even bother watching any of the games that he’s in, it’s a waste of my time.

 

[Anthrax442]

Not sure if I'll watch this or some Matlock reruns that I have on vhs.

I am watching Columbo right now.

 

[Matthews4Calder]

This is what happens when you stay status quo and don’t make any sweeping changes with your management group or a significant upgrade to your roster as a whole. It also doesn’t help that the stars of this team for the most part are performing like even lesser than AHL versions of themselves this season.

There’s maybe two or three players that have shown me any signs that they’re putting forth their best efforts on a regular basis.

Tavares, Samsonov, Kampf and sometimes Nylander.

Matthews played what I feel to be one of his worst performances as a Toronto Maple Leaf on Saturday night. Marner has shown some decent shifts here and there, but largely as been ineffective. Bunting has been terrible in every sense of the word, Keefe has no earthly idea what to do with him.

Engvall, Kerfoot, Jarnkrok, Holl, Aube-Kubel, Aston-Reese, Malgin have all been dumpster fires this season and offer next to nothing of imminent value to this team as a whole.

This team just doesn’t have a good enough team to compete for a playoff spot, I just don’t see them getting past this. Even if Matthews and Marner get out of theit funks, I just don’t think it’ll be enough to overcome how awful our bottom six is and how many nights we will see our top two lines minus Tavares take a night off on a regular basis.

The funny part is I had zero excitement and hype heading into the season for the first time in almost 20 years and we’ve had some awful, awful teams during that same time frame.

Even if they somehow win tonight, not really that exciting or what I would call a turnaround, Anaheim has like one win in eight or nine games.

Kallgren gets the call, with this pop cap offense the Leafs have, maybe Anaheim takes this one. Kallgren is terrible in every facet imaginable, even as a third stringer, he’s much worse than that, way worse. I mean, he can’t even get his percentage at .890% for his career, has a career GAA of well over 3.25. I won’t even bother watching any of the games that he’s in, it’s a waste of my time.

It's absolutely astonishing how we as fans can see this. I've been harping some of the same words on here and another forum for a long time even before this season with this core and Dubas' screwups and signings, but management is completely out of touch with reality. I've been a diehard Leaf fan for over 50 years and I too have lost interest and don't watch every minute of every game like I used to. Till some of the core goes and also the 3 in management nothings going to change. I hope they lose tonight so maybe just maybe something gives.

 

[PROUD PAPA]

A good night to experiment.

With psychedelic drugs?

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Go Bills!

 

[ThrowDemTongs]

I am watching Columbo right now.

Just... one more thing.

 

[Anthrax442]

Just... one more thing.

Still one of the best shows ever

 

[SoVi3t]

I need to stay awake until midnight today, let's see how long the Leafs can help with that. I barely lasted 2 periods, last night.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Quack Quack Quack Mr Shanahan! Quack Quack Quack Mr Dubas!

 

[LeafSteel]

My most burning question watching tonight’s game?

Can the Leafs out-stink the Steelers today?

Exciting times!!!

 

[Niagara Bill]

A good night to experiment.

Agreed. Reilly to 3rd pairing, AM to 3rd line, WN to 4th line, JT to first line. Malgin to bench,
Keefe either got to win in the room right now or he is fired. If he is not fired, then Dubas must trade 1 of top 4 guts ( not JT)

 

[Nhlpowerweek]

Not sure if I'll watch this or some Matlock reruns that I have on vhs.

Great choise there mister.

 

[Cleetus]

Quack Quack Quack Mr Shanahan! Quack Quack Quack Mr Dubas!

 

[PromisedLand]

 

[Altair]

JT's contract maybe seen as a bit overpriced at $11m.. At least he brings it like a real pro. 34 and 16 bring it when they want to. If this play is because they want Keefe gone, then send one of them with him. What happened to the Leafs cress on their jersey before individuals?