It blows my mind people think the offense will stay the same, while the team is committed to a much more solid defensive structure. The offense we had was because JVR and Kessel where on the blue line cheating and waiting for a 2 on 1
- walshyleafsfan

But with more commitment to defense from everybody, you can gain better puck possession in the defensive zone, and with more puck support your breakouts SHOULD be more effective and efficient with a higher chance for success. No more weak passes up the board to be picked off!!!

- PinkSock

I like the initial results under PH
3 games
shots 84-66
avg/game 28-22

the bad so far
GF 7 GA 10
- senstroll

Sadly, the misguided souls that run the NHL don't award points for shots on goal.

What two teams do you catch up to ?
- golfingsince

The bottom two


BURN!

But I delete them all so only the mods can see them
- Big_Lightnin

that doesnt help



why arent you removing the adblocker as per leafman's instruction?

that doesnt help



why arent you removing the adblocker as per leafman's instruction?
- Dozzer

Can't force him to, we can only ban until he does,

The bottom two


BURN!
- Big_Lightnin

I'm not burn, and good luck catching the B's.

Sadly, the misguided souls that run the NHL don't award points for shots on goal.
- Aetherial

Thank (frank) for that. The Leafs would be 60 points away from a playoff place now if that was the case. Used to love watching 48 shots against each game.

Can't force him to, we can only ban until he does,
- LeafMan

lol!

its obnoxious as hell tho... makes it tough to sort posts at a glance

It blows my mind people think the offense will stay the same, while the team is committed to a much more solid defensive structure. The offense we had was because JVR and Kessel where on the blue line cheating and waiting for a 2 on 1
- walshyleafsfan

I'm not so convinced that a change in system will hurt Kessel so much.

A lot of his goals are generated from turnovers in the neutral zone - he pounces, the D is going the wrong way, and boom - he's behind them.

Heck, one could argue that "The Horachek Way" might actually help Phil's numbers.

that doesnt help



why arent you removing the adblocker as per leafman's instruction?
- Dozzer

Same reason he isn't telling Ek to remove his experience destroying ads that (frank) up iPads.

Im not so sure about these 3 game stats


whats the stats on the 3 teams we played? are they heavy shot teams?

I just dont see holding the Kings and Jackets to low shot totals a big deal

the 3rd game vs the Caps we got trashed 6-2

the SJ game coming up, if they can do it vs the Sharks then ill buy in

I'm not burn, and good luck catching the B's.
- golfingsince

agreed .... 3 point gap in 39 games is 100% insurmountable

Same reason he isn't telling Ek to remove his experience destroying ads that (frank) up iPads.
- Big_Lightnin

those ads pay the site money

you dont.

Sadly, the misguided souls that run the NHL don't award points for shots on goal.
- Aetherial

might as well go back to RC then

I'm not so convinced that a change in system will hurt Kessel so much.

A lot of his goals are generated from turnovers in the neutral zone - he pounces, the D is going the wrong way, and boom - he's behind them.

Heck, one could argue that "The Horachek Way" might actually help Phil's numbers.
- Atomic Wedgie

No most of Kessels goals come from cheating up the ice waiting on stretch passes for either a two on one or going down the right side for a wrister. Don't know where you get these neutral zones turnovers from.

Im not so sure about these 3 game stats


whats the stats on the 3 teams we played? are they heavy shot teams?

I just dont see holding the Kings and Jackets to low shot totals a big deal

the 3rd game vs the Caps we got trashed 6-2

the SJ game coming up, if they can do it vs the Sharks then ill buy in
- PinkSock

Speaking of SJ... Getting a bit sick of the media lumping them in with The other 3 teams on this trip as elite... They are not. Rise same wins and points as Leafs have lost 9 of 11.

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you dont.
- Dozzer

...and boom!!!

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you dont.
- Dozzer

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He actually any good? I havent seen him play at all
- PinkSock

yes

agreed .... 3 point gap in 39 games is 100% insurmountable
- Dozzer

The B's have been pretty beat up this season. Once they find their groove they should climb the standings not drop down.

Looking at the standings, I don't see much of a chance of making the playoffs. I don't think we can realistically say the Leafs will beat any of the teams they will battle with.

It also appears they can draft no better than 6th. They won't slip behind Edmonton,AZ,Buffalo, Carolina, NJY. They could easily draft as high as 14th.

So... splitting the difference, I would see them drafting 10th.

With that in mind, what I want to see for the rest of the season is players buy into a more consistent defensive scheme, a "culture change" on the ice if you will.

I also think the losing needs to continue at a fairly healthy clip. There is almost 0 chance of McDavid in our future but the losing is necessary so that management actually tries to dump bad salary and doesn't compound their mistakes by doing something stupid like 5.5 for 6 or 8 years for Franson.

Bottom line... We should be OK with losing, as long as something actually changes.

Instead, they'll draft 13th and make no sigificant changes. It's how they roll.

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- PinkSock

And boom

The B's have been pretty beat up this season. Once they find their groove they should climb the standings not drop down.
- golfingsince

assumptive on your part