GDT: Training Camp discussion - Rifai and Murray on waivers -- Steeves clears
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At 5v5 in 2022-2023, Matthews-Nylander together had an xGA/60 of 2.93. Matthews-Marner together, against tougher matchups, had an xGA/60 of 2.36. No, that's not similar.
Split the three headed monster. They all want to get paid, run your own lines.
Knies - Matthews - Domi
McMann - Tavares - Marner
Pacioretty - Nylander - Grebenkin/Robertson
Holmberg - Kampf - Jarnkrok
Knies - Matthews - Domi
McMann - Tavares - Marner
Pacioretty - Nylander - Grebenkin/Robertson
Holmberg - Kampf - Jarnkrok
tmlfan98
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I agree that those 3 should run their own lines, but it seems like Berube wants the 3rd line to be the identity line, and Matthews+Marner+Nylander aren't really the types of players you would put on that kind of line. Under Berube's intended setup those 3 have to be in the top 6.
Expected stats? Marner fans harrass me for using expected numbers and now you're using them?
Cant make this stuff up.
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. Good to see he also has a B game.
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Now what I want, but what I think will happen:
Traded: Robertson
Sent Down: Cowan
LTIR: Dewar
Signed: Pacioretty & Lorentz
Lines
Knies-Matthews-Marner
Domi-Nylander-Jarnkrok
Pacioretty-Tavares-McMann
Lorentz-Kampf-Reaves
Holmberg
Rielly-Tanev
OEL-McCabe
Benoit-Liljergren
Woll
Stolarz
Traded: Robertson
Sent Down: Cowan
LTIR: Dewar
Signed: Pacioretty & Lorentz
Lines
Knies-Matthews-Marner
Domi-Nylander-Jarnkrok
Pacioretty-Tavares-McMann
Lorentz-Kampf-Reaves
Holmberg
Rielly-Tanev
OEL-McCabe
Benoit-Liljergren
Woll
Stolarz
Would think the new coach would discuss preferences with his new captain.
Guess we shall see
Don't know for certain, but despite a golden opportunity to split them up, they are still line mates as of now
Not sure the current McMann - Tavares - Robertson third line is really an identity line either though.
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I really don't want to see Robertson traded at all unless it's for a similar aged player with upside back.
That certainly isnt the typical process. Would be even more unsual for a coach walking onto this team, given their history.
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I’m sure he’ll try some different combinations. Everything doesn’t need to be determined in the first few practices.
I do feel like Matthews will get his cookies regardless of who he plays with. Marner would be a good winger to shelter Nylander’s transition to C or on an ‘identity line’ with Tavares and mcmann.
tmlfan98
No More Excuses #MarnerOut
Wouldn't put too much stock in what the lines are right now. Groups A and B pretty have 3 forward lines each of NHLers+hopefuls. I do think Berube will probably keep some forward pairs together for some level of continuity, like Matthews-Marner, Nylander-Domi, and Tavares-McMann.
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The way other young guys have been hyped, Knies has been talked up with regards to size and strength and Cowan and Grebenkin have been spotlighted, it really does feel like Robertson will be facing an uphill battle to gain a middle 6 job.
What expected stats did you use with Marner?
I only saw you cherry-picking primary assists in some situations and using all assists in others to try to paint Domi in a good light compared to Marner, and then never responding when asked about it.
It's weird to use expected stats in an argument and have people agree when they all complain about it when it doesn't fit their narrative (I for one think expected stats are good to get a better idea of actual gameplay), but it'd make sense that the people who complain about those stats are agreeing with your post now, Marner is usually leading the way in non-predictive stats (points and G%) though, so it'd make sense to use predictive stats in this situation.
We’ve never Marner-Nylander - could that be a line that takes over?
Knies-Matthews-Domi
Robbie-Nylander-Marner
McMann-Tavares-Jarnkrok
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Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has identified two players in training camp who have really stood out to him thus far, and they're not who you might think.
As training camp continues to roll on, the players are becoming more and more familiar with Craig Berube's new system, and some are taking to it better than others. According to Auston Matthews, two players who have really excelled so far are Marshall Rifai and Bobby McMann.Rifai skated in two games for the Leafs last season and didn't look out of place, despite playing limited minutes. The 6'2, 205-pound blueliner is looking to show that he should be the first call-up on the blueline when the inevitable injuries occur. He has come into camp to compete at a different level in the eyes of Matthews.
After going from healthy scratch to scoring a hat-trick and becoming a mainstay in the Leafs' lineup in the second half of last season, McMann earned himself a two-year extension with the Leafs, which kicks in this season. Although he was injured and missed the Leafs' first-round series against the Boston Bruins, McMann is now healthy and raring to go through the opening days of training camp with Matthews comparing him to his linemate, Matthew Knies.
Leafs Captain Auston Matthews has Identified Two Unexpected Training Camp Standouts
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has identified two players in training camp who have really stood out to him thus far, and they're not who you might think.
www.mapleleafsdaily.com
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Chief’s not putting the cart ahead of the horse, Mathews will play with whoever the coach says he’ll play with…….
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