There's a mountain of evidence that suggests you are wrong in general about Corsi events. Individually though there is no accounting for a hot goalie.
- Matt_Henderson

by far more important than any stat. i agree they have bearing, i love individual player stats. I agree they obviously hold true in some, not all cases. But these corsi stats are used by leaf bashers, and it's amusing to me. 60 games so far going back to last year, just waiting for our 'luck' to run out...

by far more important than any stat. i agree they have bearing, i love individual player stats. I agree they obviously hold true in some, not all cases. But these corsi stats are used by leaf bashers, and it's amusing to me. 60 games so far going back to last year, just waiting for our 'luck' to run out...
- clark_griswold

It feels like they are Leaf bashers but the reality is just that the Leafs are riding uncharacteristically high percentages. If it were the Oilers then they would look like Oiler bashers. It's a great story line, IMO.

by far more important than any stat. i agree they have bearing, i love individual player stats. I agree they obviously hold true in some, not all cases. But these corsi stats are used by leaf bashers, and it's amusing to me. 60 games so far going back to last year, just waiting for our 'luck' to run out...
- clark_griswold

The leafs will always suck, no matter how good they are.

We're gonna start turning it around tonight.
Need yakupov to be a factor so badly
Need a win in the worst way
- hugefemale dog77

YES MANNN

The Oilers will be okay in the long run if they don't panic. Not all 1st overall picks are Crosbys and Ovechkins. A player usually only reaches their prime around 23-26 years old. So far - of the youth movement - only Eberle has just reached that age.

The only thing they miss out on compared to PIT and CHI is that they probably won't have these 1st overall picks at bargain entry level deals by the time their team is ready to contend. Also I don't think any of these guys are on the Crosby, Malkin, Letang, Toews, Kane level of talent. But time will tell as they age and develop.

***edit: GO LEAFS GO!
- Njuice

One thing I wanted to say on this point, and I think it's important, is that the young guns in Edmonton have had no real veteran leadership. It takes a lot of effort, work, drive, and mental ability to be able to dominate the game. Edmonton's young guns have been surrounded by the likes of Hemsky, Horcoff, Penner, Smyth, and Khabibulin. All of them have had health, work ethic, or personal problems.

Lemeiux came out of retirement to teach Sid the Kid, and then paired him with Gary Roberts (one of the hardest working guys in the game). Chicago brought up their kids with guys like Lapointe, Havlat, Robert Lang, Brian Campbell, and eventually Marian Hossa.

"Reimer is apparently in. Must be just to let the Oilers know what they cant get for a 1st overall pick."

1st alone won't do it...Leafs know they need Reimer.
Maybe 1st and Yakapoo

LOL

So are we gonna see Yeti in here tonight or will he be in the Leafs thread?

Well with Lupul having bought 20+ tickets in the arena I think he's probably going to get himself in the lineup if he can skate at all.

If the Leafs are only outshot by 8 or so that's probably alright . I don't think being outshot is a big deal long as it doesn't reach ridiculous levels. When your special teams are good, have a good shutdown line/pairing, and goaltending isn't letting you down you can usually manage. One aspect 'shots' isn't the only stat that matters at the end of the day.

Well with Lupul having bought 20+ tickets in the arena I think he's probably going to get himself in the lineup if he can skate at all.

If the Leafs are only outshot by 8 or so that's probably alright . I don't think being outshot is a big deal long as it doesn't reach ridiculous levels. When your special teams are good, have a good shutdown line/pairing, and goaltending isn't letting you down you can usually manage. One aspect 'shots' isn't the only stat that matters at the end of the day.
- FlareKnight

I think most would suggest 8 IS ridiculous. Of course you are right about there being more to it all than just shot attempts. Naturally I want to see the Leafs come crashing down but if they don't then the next question has to be "Why?" because that's the prediction.

poop

One thing I wanted to say on this point, and I think it's important, is that the young guns in Edmonton have had no real veteran leadership. It takes a lot of effort, work, drive, and mental ability to be able to dominate the game. Edmonton's young guns have been surrounded by the likes of Hemsky, Horcoff, Penner, Smyth, and Khabibulin. All of them have had health, work ethic, or personal problems.

Lemeiux came out of retirement to teach Sid the Kid, and then paired him with Gary Roberts (one of the hardest working guys in the game). Chicago brought up their kids with guys like Lapointe, Havlat, Robert Lang, Brian Campbell, and eventually Marian Hossa.
- ILoveLamp

Good points by yourself and Njuice. In either case when you're looking for answers as we are mid-build here, the mix isn't quite right. Still maturing and perhaps better vets would help but as far as work ethic the likes of Horcs and Smyth should be more then enough on that level.

So are we gonna see Yeti in here tonight or will he be in the Leafs thread?
- nated81

Both. Oh and I have good news Newmy said he is no longer going to post n the oilers thread because we're jerks,especially me , because we can't handle criticism.

I think most would suggest 8 IS ridiculous. Of course you are right about there being more to it all than just shot attempts. Naturally I want to see the Leafs come crashing down but if they don't then the next question has to be "Why?" because that's the prediction.
- Matt_Henderson

Yep, as they say, small sample sizes are one thing which is why guys like Dellow were predicting it would simply catch up.

We know all about small sample sizes. We rope a doped our way through two playoff rounds in '06.

I think most would suggest 8 IS ridiculous. Of course you are right about there being more to it all than just shot attempts. Naturally I want to see the Leafs come crashing down but if they don't then the next question has to be "Why?" because that's the prediction.
- Matt_Henderson

Because we are just that awesome. Also the guys we have playing big minutes also have the ability to be dangerous anytime and they seem to be able to make the most of their opportunities.

Both. Oh and I have good news Newmy said he is no longer going to post n the oilers thread because we're jerks,especially me , because we can't handle criticism.
- Yeti1181

Jesus. what a miss. Granted everyone/ fan can get sensitive or just simply likes to poke and punch back, that's normal. His posts are sandbox lame.

Because we are just that awesome. Also the guys we have playing big minutes also have the ability to be dangerous anytime and they seem to be able to make the most of their opportunities.
- Yeti1181

Leafs flow to the net confidently when they get there chances on offense.

Both. Oh and I have good news Newmy said he is no longer going to post n the oilers thread because we're jerks,especially me , because we can't handle criticism.
- Yeti1181

That is the best thing I have heard in a while! Thank you for being jerks everybody.

Well with Lupul having bought 20+ tickets in the arena I think he's probably going to get himself in the lineup if he can skate at all.

If the Leafs are only outshot by 8 or so that's probably alright . I don't think being outshot is a big deal long as it doesn't reach ridiculous levels. When your special teams are good, have a good shutdown line/pairing, and goaltending isn't letting you down you can usually manage. One aspect 'shots' isn't the only stat that matters at the end of the day.
- FlareKnight

And that's it. Our special teams have been gahbage - goal-tending on the PK as well.

A few main factors...whatever though. We were so bad 5 on 5 that it didn't matter how good our special teams were last year. Though we were in the mix with 10 games to go and just poop the bed.

Christ it would be good for both teams to actually be able to ice their strongest lineup once this year. We are running two lines and mcclement

That is the best thing I have heard in a while! Thank you for being jerks everybody.
- nated81

We're jerks. He says that and tries to spit only to have it dribble down his chin.

It's okay newmy, you'll grow up.

Christ it would be good for both teams to actually be able to ice their strongest lineup once this year. We are running two lines and mcclement
- walshyleafsfan

Who's injured besides Fruit Lupes?

Who's injured besides Fruit Lupes?
- Salvo

Kuli, Frazier, blowzak

Who's injured besides Fruit Lupes?
- Salvo

Bozak, kulemin, fraser, lupul, we just got maclaren and obviuosly clarkson back

Leafs flow to the net confidently when they get there chances on offense.
- Salvo

They have too our d sucks.

Bozak, kulemin, fraser, lupul, we just got maclaren and obviuosly clarkson back
- walshyleafsfan

We are really missing Kuli and to an extent Komarov, I loved that guy.