Buffalo needed to trade a defenseman. They had too many and every other team knew it. It must've depressed their value.
- RickJames77

They could've had Marincin

They could've had Marincin
- PatC80

Might as well just have Bergevin lace them up and come out of retirement.

Since Keefe leefs, Matthews in 2nd in the NHL in 5v5 goals (11)

Can you name who us #1 with 12? no looking it up
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Makinnon 10
Panarin/kuch/connor/killorn 9

Since Keefe leefs, Matthews in 2nd in the NHL in 5v5 goals (11)

Can you name who us #1 with 12? no looking it up
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Makinnon 10
Panarin/kuch/connor/killorn 9
- senstroll

Nylander

keefe's record against teams he's seen at least twice:

27 Nov '19 DET W
21 Dec '19 DET W

29 Nov '19 BUF L
30 Nov '19 BUF W
17 Dec '19 BUF W

23 Nov '19 COL W
04 Dec '19 COL L

20 Dec '19 NYR W
28 Dec '19 NYR OTL

14 Dec '19 EDM W
06 Jan '20 EDM L

02 Jan '20 WPG W
08 Jan '20 WPG SOL
- Tumbleweed

I think you also need to look at the games individually to see if there's proof that the "system has been cracked".

In game 1 against Colorado, the Leafs were a bit better, but Game 2 was really decided by Special Teams. The Leafs outshot Colorado 39-29 in that game. In terms of scoring and high danger chances, it was a very even game. Colorado is a very good team, I wouldn't expect to go in and dominate them.

In game 2 against the Rangers, the Leafs dominated. Freddy crapped the bed in that one.

In game 2 against the Oilers, I don't think they made any significant adjustments. I think the Leafs came out thinking they had the game. From the moment the puck was dropped they were flat footed and slow and Edmonton was winning the puck early and often.

In game 2 against the Jets, the Leafs were clearly the better team. That's what made that game so frustrating. We crushed them in chances and high danger chances. They crushed in OT chances, but it shouldn't have gone to OT.

Nylander
- AdamFrench

he got 7

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- senstroll

So playing Matthews more is a good idea?

Babcock got himself fired. hilarious

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- senstroll

I was told Matthews wasn’t able to be held in the same breath as those players

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- senstroll

pasta?

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Makinnon 10
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- senstroll

Noel Acciari?

Since Keefe leefs, Matthews in 2nd in the NHL in 5v5 goals (11)

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Makinnon 10
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- senstroll

Eichel?

Buffalo needed to trade a defenseman. They had too many and every other team knew it. It must've depressed their value.
- RickJames77

They will be unloading more talent soon. Sabres have missed the playoffs 8 years in a row and counting. 7 straight top ten picks including a first and two second overalls. Only comparables are the Oilers and the Devils. St Louis has their phone lines open, looking to add the next Ryan O'Reilly. Remember what the Sabres got for him?

Since Keefe leefs, Matthews in 2nd in the NHL in 5v5 goals (11)

Can you name who us #1 with 12? no looking it up
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others

Makinnon 10
Panarin/kuch/connor/killorn 9
- senstroll

I had to look. I would never have guessed. I'd have gone through at least 80 names first. Maybe more.

I was told Matthews wasn’t able to be held in the same breath as those players
- Santo_44

Matthews is finally not being held back.

I think you also need to look at the games individually to see if there's proof that the "system has been cracked".

In game 1 against Colorado, the Leafs were a bit better, but Game 2 was really decided by Special Teams. The Leafs outshot Colorado 39-29 in that game. In terms of scoring and high danger chances, it was a very even game. Colorado is a very good team, I wouldn't expect to go in and dominate them.

In game 2 against the Rangers, the Leafs dominated. Freddy crapped the bed in that one.

In game 2 against the Oilers, I don't think they made any significant adjustments. I think the Leafs came out thinking they had the game. From the moment the puck was dropped they were flat footed and slow and Edmonton was winning the puck early and often.

In game 2 against the Jets, the Leafs were clearly the better team. That's what made that game so frustrating. We crushed them in chances and high danger chances. They crushed in OT chances, but it shouldn't have gone to OT.
- Monkeypunk

i hear ya. small sample.

i would just like to see the trend end over the next few weeks. curious to see how keefe will adjust to other teams.

Noel Acciari?
- RickJames77

Ding ding ding

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...ley-cup-contending-teams/

So Jets have the best cup hopes in Canada.

Funny how Leafs' D is so bad they'll nevers niff a cup, but Winnipeg can win it this year with that D>

BTW Burkie, the Jets won't make the playoffs.

I had to look. I would never have guessed. I'd have gone through at least 80 names first. Maybe more.
- Monkeypunk

Was I right? I didn't even nor know how to look that up.

Ding ding ding
- AdamFrench

- RickJames77

Shooting at 25%

Was I right? I didn't even nor know how to look that up.
- RickJames77

Yup. Acciari. His name just wouldn't come to my mind at all. Not like he's a nobody, but . . .

Shooting at 25%
- AdamFrench

So, you're saying it's sustainable... Just like Jeff Skinner last season?

https://www.sportsnet.ca/shows/tim-and-sid-show/brian-burke-ways-change-3-3-ot-canadian-stanley-cup-contending-teams/

So Jets have the best cup hopes in Canada.

Funny how Leafs' D is so bad they'll nevers niff a cup, but Winnipeg can win it this year with that D>

BTW Burkie, the Jets won't make the playoffs.
- RogerRoeper

Disagree - decent coach, goalie has been solid, they have a really good forward group, Schiefele, Wheeler, Connor, Ehlers are all studs, Laine is a terrific talent with one on the best shots in hockey. No one said much but Laine's shootout goal against Freddy was really amazing. For me, the Jets are in.

Yup. Acciari. His name just wouldn't come to my mind at all. Not like he's a nobody, but . . .
- Monkeypunk

I went to school with him so I keep tabs. Plus I've noticed it in fantasy hockey. That and I know he gets like 0 PP time and how the question was formulated I figured it was an obscure player

I went to school with him so I keep tabs. Plus I've noticed it in fantasy hockey. That and I know he gets like 0 PP time and how the question was formulated I figured it was an obscure player
- RickJames77

Good call Rick