Yep.. But when there's a guy standing all alone in front of the net like that you don't just stand there behind him. Its like he has no defensive instincts. He barely even tried.
- Tanooki

well from what I can tell and have read on it, he did come down from where he was supposed to be because he saw that engvall moved off his man.

it kinda a no win, if he moves all the way down leaving his man exposed its his ass when the puck goes to that player instead.

President's trophy*
- Scabeh

If we win the Stanley Cup, I will commission an artist to draw this guy in a Leafs jersey, hoisting the Stanley Cup:

It's not like Willy was facing the defenseman and couldn't see the play developing.. I like Nylander a lot, but that goal against was partially his fault.

Once he saw that Engvall and the defense was out of position, he should have been quicker to react.
- PatC80

Once Engvall screwed up, it made it Willie's fault.

Or something like that.

It's not like Willy was facing the defenseman and couldn't see the play developing.. I like Nylander a lot, but that goal against was partially his fault.

Once he saw that Engvall and the defense was out of position, he should have been quicker to react.
- PatC80

That's more like it:
- partially his fault
- quicker to react
yup!

I'm sure the coach gonna dissect that play and show in detail what went wrong and how it should've been executed perfectly. A few things went a bit wrong - just like what happens on most goals in hockey

In other news, Willy tied the game after getting knocked down in front, and won it on a brilliant OT goal. Also, the Leafs are the best.

If we win the Stanley Cup, I will commission an artist to draw this guy in a Leafs jersey, hoisting the Stanley Cup:


- Atomic Wedgie

don't rush

In other news, Willy tied the game after getting knocked down in front, and won it on a brilliant OT goal. Also, the Leafs are the best.
- Zezel

More like:
- he was lucky in a soft way on the equalizer
- his skating on the OT goal was at best average
- the Leafs are best only because the North Division is historically bad

More like:
- he was lucky in a soft way on the equalizer
- his skating on the OT goal was at best average
- the Leafs are best only because the North Division is historically bad


- 21peter

Let's face it, the Habs sont le juggernaut

Let's face it, the Habs sont le juggernaut
- Zezel

A small 3 games winning streak to come and we're right behind you guys!


The optobus is gaining speed with Ducharme!

More like:
- he was lucky in a soft way on the equalizer
- his skating on the OT goal was at best average
- the Leafs are best only because the North Division is historically bad


- 21peter

Get with the times Peter21 if that is your real name.

The Leafs are the best because the Toronto situation room ensures that they're always on the right side of game-making calls and keeps their rivals down.

Shut up
- Canada Cup

Get with the times Peter21 if that is your real name.

The Leafs are the best because the Toronto situation room ensures that they're always on the right side of game-making calls and keeps their rivals down.
- TheMussel

There is no conspiration from the Toronto situation room.

They just suck at their job. It's nothing personal.

Willies man was the dude on left defense, was he supposed to be in 2 places at once?
- bobbyisno1

If he wants a raise, then yes.

There is no conspiration from the Toronto situation room.

They just suck at their job. It's nothing personal.
- Scabeh

No you're wrong, they all want to make their kids (who are leafs fan) happy by making sure that the Leafs win and certain other teams lose.

Just ask Brian Wilde.

Hutch played and we only got scored on once. We should be thankful....IMO

No you're wrong, they all want to make their kids (who are leafs fan) happy by making sure that the Leafs win and certain other teams lose.

Just ask Brian Wilde.
- TheMussel

No.

I truly believe these guys are acting as professionals.


Professionals who are terrible at what they do.

Once Engvall screwed up, it made it Willie's fault.

Or something like that.
- Atomic Wedgie

No, not exactly.

No.

I truly believe these guys are acting as professionals.


Professionals who are terrible at what they do.
- Scabeh

I think they suck too. They have every angle to watch.

I caught some XFL games before covid and they show how they review their plays so it has to be similar. The blatant missed calls in the NHL are crazy.

To be fair to them, they will never make everyone happy.

In other news, Willy tied the game after getting knocked down in front, and won it on a brilliant OT goal. Also, the Leafs are the best.
- Zezel

I always appreciate the amount of koolaid you drink. I'm right with yeah buddy

No.

I truly believe these guys are acting as professionals.


Professionals who are terrible at what they do.
- Scabeh

I refuse to believe that the situation room isn't on the Leafs' side. After all, they're in Toronto.

Wouldn't make sense if they weren't.

More like:
- he was lucky in a soft way on the equalizer
- his skating on the OT goal was at best average
- the Leafs are best only because the North Division is historically bad


- 21peter

It'll start with the defensive pairings, specifically Dermott..
Once Lindholm circled back, Dermott froze for a few seconds behind the goal line..

Get with the times Peter21 if that is your real name.

The Leafs are the best because the Toronto situation room ensures that they're always on the right side of game-making calls and keeps their rivals down.
- TheMussel

*checks passport*

Yes, that's me

Was waiting for the Ref to blow the whistle on the tying goal, but he did not. Guess he got a good look at the scramble in front while standing on back of the net. Puck was still loose, obviously. Credit to him.

It'll start with the defensive pairings, specifically Dermott..
Once Lindholm circled back, Dermott froze for a few seconds behind the goal line..
- PatC80

It must be a very interesting play for a coach to show the players. A very typical series of 'small' mistakes that ends up with a devastating goal that easily could've been the losing goal in a tight game. Lots to learn from this one!

He had to make the ordinary saves look extraordinary, because he didn't actually make any extraordinary saves.
- Atomic Wedgie

Go look at his numbers compared to his peers in the time frame. He was a top-5 goalie for 3 consecutive years until he was injured. He may have been unorthodox, but his success speaks for itself.