Post-Game Talk: Van Ryn's system and Jones hand another loss

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It is mind-boggling how Tavares got so bad that quickly. I mean, I do like the guy but f*** is he ever bad now. He actually may be the slowest player in the NHL. With hands of stone.

 

[Mr_Fun]

Lagesson and Robertson should be in for Giordano and Knies. Literally cannot be any worse than what those guys are giving us and both Gio and Knies could use a break.

You can't dress Gio and Brodie; one of them has to sit.

 

[TonsofPuppies]

You left out 3-1 comeback by the Habs

JT's return to long island was under Babcock

True! Honestly, the mediocrity under the Shanahan regime is all encompassing and blends together more and more as the years drag on. Add Columbus to that list too.

 

[Stephen]

We like to toil in mediocrity endlessly.

I think we're falling through mediocrity into a lot of trouble. Let's just keep the 1st rounder, make smart decisions to offload the expiring contracts and hit it again in the offseason. We have to prepare for life without Tavares and make sure we are in good shape...

 

[Bomber0104]

It is mind-boggling how Tavares got so bad that quickly. I mean, I do like the guy but f*** is he ever bad now. He actually may be the slowest player in the NHL. With hands of stone.

It's not so uncommon.

Just look down the bench at TJ Brodie

 

[Anthrax442]

On the 6-4 pp sure would've been nice to see Marner let a play organically form, instead of forcing every pass like he's Tom Brady.

The problem is that it works. Very rarely, and when it does, its spectacular. (like with McCabe goal). SO he must try to do this 50 times a game

 

[Nineteen67]

With even mildly below average goaltending they win that game

Sure, as long as they dont have a slow footed dudes taking unnecessary penalties.

 

[The Shrike]

Things I learn reading Leaf post game threads:

1. 48 shots for means your offense is terrible.
2. 21 shots against means your defense is terrible.
3. 6 goals against on 21 shots is the coaches fault.

 

[Roo]

Our D is just too weak right now.

Giordano shouldn’t even be dressed. Brodie has regressed considerably. Can’t help but think how much better Schenn was with Reilly last year.

 

[canuckslover10]

who cares your coming here in bad taste rubbing it in, no one cares about the Canucks here

I'm literally not, I didn't even bring up the Canucks once, all I said was that goaltending, defense, and depth are the main issues and they need to be improved upon, which is not in any way an attack on the Leafs but just an observation from a guy who like to also watches the Leafs, so I'ma stop responding to you because you are being accusatory and this interaction now might get me an infraction and I don't want one.

 

[Stephen]

I don’t think Keefe is the coach next week. I don’t think that Calgary win was enough to save his job

Nor should it have been. A hat trick explosion by your best player and clutch video review is not how a healthy team beats a weaker opponent in a sustainable manner. Every game requires max star effort and a host of crazy circumstances resembling a circus. That's not a sign of a playoff team.

 

[MoreMogilny]

I think we're falling through mediocrity into a lot of trouble. Let's just keep the 1st rounder, make smart decisions to offload the expiring contracts and hit it again in the offseason. We have to prepare for life without Tavares and make sure we are in good shape...

I’m praying we keep that first rounder. Keep our young and promising prospects.

I just don’t see it happening. Treliving will be mandated to get this team into the playoffs

I’d gladly see this team miss the playoffs if it meant regrouping, getting some assets where possible, and shifting focus to long term success.

 

[TonsofPuppies]

I think we're falling through mediocrity into a lot of trouble. Let's just keep the 1st rounder, make smart decisions to offload the expiring contracts and hit it again in the offseason. We have to prepare for life without Tavares and make sure we are in good shape...

Management's decision on what they do with Marner will ultimately decide the future of the team, for better or for worse. I would rather let him walk than resign him at $12-13M. If they resign him again for 8+ figures, they are committed to another decade of mediocrity. If Marner and JT are off the books, you could reshape this roster into something compelling still.

 

[theTTC]

Things I learn reading Leaf post game threads:

1. 48 shots for means your offense is terrible.
2. 21 shots against means your defense is terrible.
3. 6 goals against on 21 shots is the coaches fault.

The whole is way more useless than the sum of the parts.

 

[Blanka]

I f***ing hate that Vancouver fan base. I really hope they get smashed and swept in the first round.

Why? I've already moved on to the next game. This game is insignificant to us. If they want to celebrate like they've won the Stanley cup, as pathetic as that is, let them. Who cares?

 

[Stephen]

It is mind-boggling how Tavares got so bad that quickly. I mean, I do like the guy but f*** is he ever bad now. He actually may be the slowest player in the NHL. With hands of stone.

He was this bad in parts of 2021. He usually snaps out of it, but Father Time is undefeated as they say.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

I think we're falling through mediocrity into a lot of trouble. Let's just keep the 1st rounder, make smart decisions to offload the expiring contracts and hit it again in the offseason. We have to prepare for life without Tavares and make sure we are in good shape...

Every year we burn with the big 3 hurts. We should be in win now mode , what a waste of talent.

 

[Nineteen67]

You can't dress Gio and Brodie; one of them has to sit.

On a good team he’d be a valuable piece. Maybe they cand find a good fit.

 

[therealkoho]

@eramosat

you don't think the referee matters? you really think all zebra's are on the up and up?

from 6 years ago;

Disturbing trend emerges between the Maple Leafs and one particular NHL referee.

A very curious statistic.

www.hockeyfeed.com

A disturbing trend has emerged between the Toronto Maple Leafs and one National Hockey League official, although to be fair it may be just a gigantic coincidence.

Last night Scouting the Refs, a website that specializes in tracking data regarding the NHL's officiating crews, published a report that revealed that the Leafs have gone 1 - 12 when NHL referee Graham Skilliter is officiating the game.

The reason the statistic was brought up was due to the fact that Skilliter was once again officiating last night with the Leafs facing off against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Now to be clear, it would be very unfair to blame Skilliter for Toronto's loss to arguably the best team in the entire league right now, however with the Leafs falling 2 - 0 to the Lightning, they are now 1-13 with Skilliter officiating.

the record is now 4-25 when this donkey has the whistle, it's like living through Terry Gregson again and again and again

 

[Apex Predator]

After watching McCabe Brodie and Gio in the playoffs struggle not sure why they thought bringing all 3 back was a good idea.

 

[Confucius]

The problem is that it works. Very rarely, and when it does, its spectacular. (like with McCabe goal). SO he must try to do this 50 times a game

I’ve said all along even if you make only 1 of 50, fans will only remember the one that connected. Lol

 

[Cleetus]

I'm literally not, I didn't even bring up the Canucks once, all I said was that goaltending, defense, and depth are the main issues and they need to be improved upon, which is not in any way an attack on the Leafs but just an observation from a guy who like to also watches the Leafs, so I'ma stop responding to you because you are being accusatory and this interaction now might get me an infraction and I don't want one.

Funny you should already have one, go back to your own board...... amount of us posting in other teams PGT after we win its an instant infraction, you should be held to the same standard

 

[TheShape]

Don’t expect Keefe fired before the all star break

 

[Antropovsky]

This Leafs team doesn't really excel at hockey other than maybe the 6 on 5 goalie pulled shooting gallery where they look dynamite. Doesn't seem like it's built or coached to really excel at any aspect of the sport. Weakness everywhere, in all zones, all positions, most situations.

I'd just fire Keefe, get Berube in here to start revamping the culture, clear some cap and start getting ready for what is a good offseason retool.

It's certainly very obvious that Keefe only trusts a few players on the team. The rest of the guys seem don't seem to want to play for him.

 

[theTTC]

@eramosat

you don't think the referee matters? you really think all zebra's are on the up and up?

from 6 years ago;

Disturbing trend emerges between the Maple Leafs and one particular NHL referee.

A very curious statistic.

www.hockeyfeed.com

the record is now 4-25 when this donkey has the whistle, it's like living through Terry Gregson again and again and again

...and Kerry Fraser.