William Nylander

[arso40]

Knies for president bro tkachuk says Hes going after nylander next game and Knies leans over on Willy and ask tkachuk what about me ? That kids gold

 

[ACC1224]

The PP definitely needs to stop screwing around and get pucks to the net any way they can. They are back to being so slow and predictable. Quick decisions, a couple of passes, and crash the net.

That still seems to be the intent but it looks like they are having trouble finding shooting lanes and seem to hesitate once one opens up.
They need to utilize Nylander more as the shooting option and let Matthews go to the net, roam around.

 

[KAWAIlllI]

Nice backhanded jab from the biggest Nylander hater. Aren't you even a little bit embarrassed to constantly post this sort of garbage?

More accurate to say that he was pretty good, he's been amazing up until now and it's not him that needs "a pass". Hope the rest of them pick it up on Wednesday because while Nylander is amazing, expecting him to beat Florida by himself is a bit much.

Nick “CAPS LOCK” Kypreos likes to that I’ve noticed - jab Nylander with something stupid, then disappear, waiting for his second account/buddy, “the Courageous Canuck”, to like his comment

 

[KAWAIlllI]

The PP definitely needs to stop screwing around and get pucks to the net any way they can. They are back to being so slow and predictable. Quick decisions, a couple of passes, and crash the net.

Yeah, they could really use a PPQB that has a threatening shot from the point. Whats your thoughts on Marner and Matthews, Mr Courageous?

 

[notDatsyuk]

You would agree with me that Nylander is the best skater on the team, yes?
He is also the forward that is furthest back as he's passing the puck to the other forwards who are straddling the blue line.
Tavares has never been a great skater, and he's covered by 2 defenders.

It's also on the player who coughs up the puck to try and make amends.

Now, the play goes back as a 2 on 1 with the 2nd defender tracking back. Those 2 defenders made a meal out of the play, really. And yet, there was no scoring chance on the rush as Bennet has to track back and into the slot for the shot that goes in.
There was enough time for Nylander to have caught up with Bennet and either forced him to shoot the puck from the initial bad angle or risk getting tied up.

But the problem with Nylander that is not shared with the other top 3 forwards is that he is very much prone to having no energy in defensive situations. This was clearly illustrated in overtime the game previous as well.

It's merely an effort issue.
Really not a whole lot the coaching staff can do about it.
They really can't even attempt to shelter the player from this.




Game 3 and 4 opponents for Nylander and his performance against them.
Specifically Barkov and Lundell.

	ToI	Shots	S A	GF	GA	Chances For	CA	HDCF	HDCA
Game 3 vs Barkov	10:16	4	10	1	0	2	8	2	3
Game 3 vs Lundell	5:00	5	3	0	1	2	2	1	0
Game 4 vs Barkov	8:30	3	7	0	0	3	7	3	2
Game 4 vs Lundell	6:37	7	3	0	0	14	2	11	0
Total vs Barkov	18:46	7	17	1	0	5	15	5	5
Total vs Lundell	11:37	12	6	0	1	16	4	14	0

It was never a 2on1, so there goes your whole specious argument.

And, yes, now that you have the stats for the correct games, it shows that the poster your critized was correct.

 

[ToneDog]

Knies for president bro tkachuk says Hes going after nylander next game and Knies leans over on Willy and ask tkachuk what about me ? That kids gold

I'd be going after 88 all game long. He is the most dangerous when Knies is not.

 

[ITM]

Knies for president bro tkachuk says Hes going after nylander next game and Knies leans over on Willy and ask tkachuk what about me ? That kids gold

Sure did. What a beauty.

 

[ITM]

That still seems to be the intent but it looks like they are having trouble finding shooting lanes and seem to hesitate once one opens up.
They need to utilize Nylander more as the shooting option and let Matthews go to the net, roam around.

You mean demand he go the net, don’t you?

The captain’s reluctance doesn’t seem like it’s a coaching tactic.

 

[Willchel Marlynder]

You would agree with me that Nylander is the best skater on the team, yes?
He is also the forward that is furthest back as he's passing the puck to the other forwards who are straddling the blue line.
Tavares has never been a great skater, and he's covered by 2 defenders.

It's also on the player who coughs up the puck to try and make amends.

Now, the play goes back as a 2 on 1 with the 2nd defender tracking back. Those 2 defenders made a meal out of the play, really. And yet, there was no scoring chance on the rush as Bennet has to track back and into the slot for the shot that goes in.
There was enough time for Nylander to have caught up with Bennet and either forced him to shoot the puck from the initial bad angle or risk getting tied up.

But the problem with Nylander that is not shared with the other top 3 forwards is that he is very much prone to having no energy in defensive situations. This was clearly illustrated in overtime the game previous as well.

It's merely an effort issue.
Really not a whole lot the coaching staff can do about it.
They really can't even attempt to shelter the player from this.




Game 3 and 4 opponents for Nylander and his performance against them.
Specifically Barkov and Lundell.

	ToI	Shots	S A	GF	GA	Chances For	CA	HDCF	HDCA
Game 3 vs Barkov	10:16	4	10	1	0	2	8	2	3
Game 3 vs Lundell	5:00	5	3	0	1	2	2	1	0
Game 4 vs Barkov	8:30	3	7	0	0	3	7	3	2
Game 4 vs Lundell	6:37	7	3	0	0	14	2	11	0
Total vs Barkov	18:46	7	17	1	0	5	15	5	5
Total vs Lundell	11:37	12	6	0	1	16	4	14	0

Looks like getting Barkov on Nylander was an extremely smart move by Maurice. Unfortunately Nylander has to go into that matchup being undermanned as he doesn't get to play with the best PF on the team or a defensively responsible centre (who can't score goals) or a defensively responsible playmaking winger.

With the M&M line getting easier matchups they weren't able to do what Willy did with JT and Patches. Gonna need Berube to chase matchups hard at home. If Marner can't get pucks through and Matthews can't hit the net, you need to make sure that they are hard relegated to keeping the Barkov line in check. Let Willy's line handle the offense against other matchups.

 

[arso40]

Nick “CAPS LOCK” Kypreos likes to that I’ve noticed - jab Nylander with something stupid, then disappear, waiting for his second account/buddy, “the Courageous Canuck”, to like his comment

Oh took me a bit but I gotchya pretty slicc I’m impressed

 

[ruaware41]

Looks like getting Barkov on Nylander was an extremely smart move by Maurice. Unfortunately Nylander has to go into that matchup being undermanned as he doesn't get to play with the best PF on the team or a defensively responsible centre (who can't score goals) or a defensively responsible playmaking winger.

With the M&M line getting easier matchups they weren't able to do what Willy did with JT and Patches. Gonna need Berube to chase matchups hard at home. If Marner can't get pucks through and Matthews can't hit the net, you need to make sure that they are hard relegated to keeping the Barkov line in check. Let Willy's line handle the offense against other matchups.

you can do this at home, but you can't really on the road, and it's probably the biggest reason the Leafs lost both Florida games. Florida does not respect Matthews ability to generate any offence at 5 on 5 anymore. We can't fool them anymore. They often started even the 4th line in the dzone from what I recall against Matthews. It completely negates everything about the Leafs. At least 30% less effective.

 

[pcruz]

you can do this at home, but you can't really on the road, and it's probably the biggest reason the Leafs lost both Florida games. Florida does not respect Matthews ability to generate any offence at 5 on 5 anymore. We can't fool them anymore. They often started even the 4th line in the dzone from what I recall against Matthews. It completely negates everything about the Leafs. At least 30% less effective.

And yet they have played the 2 Selke finalists against Matthews Knies and Marner more than anyone else this series.

By a factor of 2:1


Damn, yet again it seems like feelings and facts don't quite line up.

 

[ZEBROA]

And yet they have played the 2 Selke finalists against Matthews Knies and Marner more than anyone else this series.

By a factor of 2:1


Damn, yet again it seems like feelings and facts don't quite line up.

They should still score. It is our first line. Scoring is in the job description, not just go +-0.

 

[arso40]

And yet they have played the 2 Selke finalists against Matthews Knies and Marner more than anyone else this series.

By a factor of 2:1


Damn, yet again it seems like feelings and facts don't quite line up.

Not when we’re on the road misleading again are we? You just posted the stats contradicting your new post LOL you guys are disgusting we’re supposed to be on the same team here

 

[notDatsyuk]

And yet they have played the 2 Selke finalists against Matthews Knies and Marner more than anyone else this series.

By a factor of 2:1


Damn, yet again it seems like feelings and facts don't quite line up.

Still missing the fact that you're looking at stats for 4 games when the conversation is about 2?

 

[ACC1224]

They should still score. It is our first line. Scoring is in the job description, not just go +-0.

100% they need to score but at the end of the day it's always better to be a plus than a minus.
Winning is all that matters, coming on top of your match up is a pretty good way of achieving that.

 

[arso40]

100% they need to score but at the end of the day it's always better to be a plus than a minus.
Winning is all that matters, coming on top of your match up is a pretty good way of achieving that.

Hes right definitely moving the goal posts to help Mitch but ultimately Hes actually right in a sense too much money and talent to set such a low bar though

 

[ZEBROA]

100% they need to score but at the end of the day it's always better to be a plus than a minus.
Winning is all that matters, coming on top of your match up is a pretty good way of achieving that.

4 more goals combined from Matthews and Marner would have made a huge difference, even 2 more goals(while maintaining D as is) .

 

[ACC1224]

4 more goals combined from Matthews and Marner would have made a huge difference, even 2 more goals(while maintaining D as is) .

Sure or another line giving up 2 or 4 less would make a difference as well.

 

[arso40]

Sure or another line giving up 2 or 4 less would make a difference as well.

Then why pay them the money their getting lol your a joke

 

[stickty111]

To think people thought Berube wouldn't like Nylander. He's likely one of his favorites on the team.

 

[arso40]

To think people thought Berube wouldn't like Nylander. He's likely one of his favorites on the team.

Hahaha Berube loves to mess with em saying Willy doesn’t listen much looool Willy’s the only one that can take the call out in my opinion

 

[ZEBROA]

Sure or another line giving up 2 or 4 less would make a difference as well.

Not if they made 2 or 4 more. Thats my point. I dont expect the other lines to be much better on D. But i expect our first line to be much better at scoring , and knies second best on that line. I expect Matthews to be 1-3 in goals overall in the playoffs. Marner 3-5 in assists.

 

[ACC1224]

Not if they made 2 or 4 more. Thats my point. I dont expect the other lines to be much better on D. But i expect our first line to be much better at scoring , and knies second best on that line. I expect Matthews to be 1-3 in goals overall in the playoffs. Marner 3-5 in assists.

It's not complicated, you score more than you give up and you should win.
If one line has plus players and one line has negative, the ideal is the negative to turn into a plus.

 

[ZEBROA]

It's not complicated, you score more than you give up and you should win.
If one line has plus players and one line has negative, the ideal is the negative to turn into a plus.

I know what plus minus is. A not so great stat overall. Matthews still only got 2 goals. Not near enough.