Meh. Losing control is not a sign of strength, quite the opposite.
Lack of mental toughness has been a hallmark of the Leafs underwhelming performances throughout Reilly's tenure there.
Pre-season is different than regular season is different than post season. Failure to ramp up composure as the stakes get higher is a flaw, not a strength
Those who get excellence certainly would, himself included.
The best are the first to acknowledge when they let their emotions get in the way. That it happens is understandable, it's called being human. But I think you confuse fan takes with the mindset of the best elite performers.
The Leafs lose because they have a defeatist attitude. They get down on themselves rather easily.
When you have that attitude you're going to let things slide. The best, elite performers wouldn't let that go in a regular season game.
I understand how hockey works.
Morgan Reilly committed a suspendable act, and got suspended.
I also understand why shooting at a goalie after the whistle is both against 'the code' and even sometimes called for unsportsmanlike conduct.
On the other hand, having the opponent score into your empty net to drive a FIGURATIVE nail in your coffin does not cause actual danger to anything except the loser's feelings.
You quite clearly don't. You've proved it multiple times.
I mean, you've missed the point where players will just slide the puck in after a whistle and everyone goes after him.
Ryan Kesler took a slapshot at an empty net after the buzzer had gone and people went after him.
There are things you don't do in hockey and you've never been able to grasp that.
Like, I legitimate have concerns you don't even grasp Baseball.
Greenway could be an option
Is he rumoured to be available ?
