Pre-Game Talk: TOR @ VAN Jan 20

[Leaffan1991]

Missed opportunity not getting Zadorov, guy looks amazing out there.

 

[Confucius]

Is that Sammy in net 4 goals on 16 shots

We are giving Sammy confidence for tomorrow. He’d be under too much pressure if Mr. jones put up a shutout.

 

[Dayjobdave]

Good period undone by a terrible shift.

I'm not sure Knies is playable.

Jones is terrible tonight.

Knies definitely looks like he needs a reset. Jones looks like he’s tired and fading

 

[Stephen]

Keeping possession is great and all but sometimes you just need to get rid of it or ice the puck.

Keeping possession to avoid puck battles is not so great.

 

[Aashir]

This is most games he's played in a single season likely in his entire life (or close to it). The grind/pace of the season is likely getting to him

keefe needs to recognize that and give him a break, he has lost a lot of his effectiveness over the past handful of games

 

[Shooter2x]

It's rinse and repeat.

Soft D from Brodie and Gio and meh goaltending.

Nylander has 2 goals, Marner has a nice assist and Canucks core looks dead excluding Hughes.

Soft D and goaltending the only reason it's an adventure. Should be another 2 points in the bag. Leafs have been the better team after 40. But instead another coin flip game.

 

[Scion]

I'm not sure Samsonov can be worse than what we've seen from Jones this week.

 

[pcruz]

Willie can go off for a hat trick but if he’s constantly giving away gifts at the other end with commitment issues, that isn’t a good night. He’s wasting his own production with crap effort.

I mean, I've been saying that for 5 years now.

Nothing has evolved in his game over that time.

 

[Leaffan1991]

Knies needs a week off.

All star break should be good for him. Definitely think it's just a stamina issue

 

[Voodoo Child]

Jones stepped in and held it down for us but there has to be someone else, he’s probably pretty beat.

 

[wingman75]

What’s the timeline for Woll now? It’s got to be getting close at this point.

It was always mid-Feb wasn't it? Post all-star break regardless.

 

[PeteBestondrums]

Knies making rookie mistakes....he's a rookie. Most every player goes through it...he's still our best young player.

 

[Smif]

Is there a hole in Liljegrens stick? Gotta just stop passing to him at this point

He's been brutal tn. Can't be a regular top 4. Seems to flourish in the 5 hole but can't take the next step.

 

[leafs in five]

I would have paid 2nds for Zadorov

don't have any

 

[Darcy Tucker]

I would have paid 2nds for Zadorov

He even said he wanted to come to Toronto. Maybe if he kept that quiet he ends up here.

 

[CelticDruid]

This is most games he's played in a single season likely in his entire life (or close to it). The grind/pace of the season is likely getting to him

Yes, thats pretty clear to everyone.

Needs the AHL.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Knies went over on his ankle this week, he probably shouldn't be playing.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Good period in the whole

 

[Aashir]

I'm not sure Samsonov can be worse than what we've seen from Jones this week.

you say that but then i remember those columbus games, and chicago games and I don't know if I can agree with you there lol

 

[Stephen]

knies better not touch the ice in the 3rd

he's played his way below robertson. every criticism for his d play knies exemplifies, he looks lost, give the kid a break and sit him for 2-3. give robertson a chance to get back in

Yeah they're at a similar level right now. Robertson and Knies could rotate in and out for each other and just keep things fresh physically and both get some reps.

 

[fahad203]

Knies went over on his ankle; this week, he probably shouldn't be playing.

He's been on the ice for atleast 1 goal last 4 games

 

[Blanka]

That looked like a slew foot. Pos

 

[TheShape]

Missed opportunity not getting Zadorov, guy looks amazing out there.

i’ve wanted this player since he was on Colorado. Exactly what our blue line needs.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Roy and Lamoriello.


Chaos and order.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

He even said he wanted to come to Toronto. Maybe if he kept that quiet he ends up here.

It doesn’t help that our GM is persona non grata for that ownership group in Calgary.