I'd rather start Woll next game than throw him to the wolves now.

I know this is probably a dumb take and i will happily be proven wrong but my faith in Sammy has dropped to 0. I don't believe series are long enough to gamble on a goalie getting good. I do think they'll start him next game (i wouldn't but thats fine) but if they go down 2-0, you put in Woll and you do not turn back.
Cant afford to play with a goalie that chokes under pressure. It sucks but Sammy may be that kind of goalie.
The rest of the team has a chance though. I'm trying to hard to be rational I swear.
- UsernameUnknown

Naw, no really bad goals from Sammy. Even a couple of great saves.

He's back in game 2, if he craps the bed again, then go to Woll. Or Murray... Lol

This place is falling apart.
Lol
Its only one game

I think Bunts will be gone next game. Keep Kerfoot in but those 3 in for the other 2 sounds good.
- UsernameUnknown

Kerfoot treads water every shift.

ZAR is useless.

Sammy looks fragile. Maybe there’s something to his abysmal playoff record?

Detroit coach made an interesting comment. The league wants more goals so the close reviews weren't going to go the leaf way
- Aaron_85

But what I sincerely don't get is that it's not close. McCauley signaled that it was a goal. It doesn't matter whether he saw it or not - he made the call. They need to disprove that it crossed the line. Now there was later evidence that showed it DID cross the line, so it's a goal by that virtue.

What's not close to me is that Perry pushed the pad to make room for the puck. You can play the puck. You can't play the goalie. That's what I'm perplexed by!

Naw, no really bad goals from Sammy. Even a couple of great saves.

He's back in game 2, if he craps the bed again, then go to Woll. Or Murray... Lol
- Leaffrog

Agreed.
Sammy starts game two.

(frank) murray

I dont think it was... I think you're trying to walk it back because I called you out. Get help.
- Aaron_85

Oh shut up

This team sucks and are the ones who need help. Get it?

Oh FFS, Bunting took a cheap shot.

Period.

He made a stupid, selfish play that cost his team a chance to make a comeback.

Call it what it was.
- Atomic Wedgie

I have to agree with Aron. He’s just trying to engage before getting to the puck. He was aiming for the shoulder and missed and it looked bad.

If you’re an nhl player and head hunting well you’re probably not a regular nhler. Bunting is slimy but he’s not normally that dirty.

Also the fact that cernak looked like he was slu footed added to the injury and call.

Santo says no. Dubas is here forever.
- mjones242

That guys still around?

Darwin is a fraud

Santo says no. Dubas is here forever.
- mjones242

Santo also said we'd destroy their 4th line cause they're too old. Ooof. 🤣

This place is falling apart.
Lol
Its only one game
- Fakepartofme

It’s rather enjoyable lol

This place is falling apart.
Lol
Its only one game
- Fakepartofme

No, it’s 7 years.

Oh shut up

This team sucks and are the ones who need help. Get it?
- Hockey_Reverend

Maybe get a new team

I'm calling the comeback now

Leafs tie it with seconds left, lose in ot

I may not agree with this take, but I respect it.
- Atomic Wedgie

I understand its a hot take and it sounds irrational but i dont think that opinion will change tomorrow morning upon reflection. This game was incredibly disappointing from start to finish. Only thing that wasn't disappointing was the officiating-it went exactly as I had anticipated.

I have to agree with Aron. He’s just trying to engage before getting to the puck. He was aiming for the shoulder and missed and it looked bad.

If you’re an nhl player and head hunting well you’re probably not a regular nhler. Bunting is slimy but he’s not normally that dirty.

Also the fact that cernak looked like he was slu footed added to the injury and call.
- bryant

He was literally looking in the complete opposite direction. It was reckless and irresponsible, but if it was entirely intentional that's some ninja poop.

Wow.. they’re calling the Bunting penalty a match… intent to injure. Def gonna have a hearing for that.

I thought 5 & a game sure… I didn’t see the intent to injure.

No, it’s 7 years.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I agree. This is such a leafy outcome.
But this series hasnt been lost yet.

Play comfy Woll

Welp here co e the Woll..

But what I sincerely don't get is that it's not close. McCauley signaled that it was a goal. It doesn't matter whether he saw it or not - he made the call. They need to disprove that it crossed the line. Now there was later evidence that showed it DID cross the line, so it's a goal by that virtue.

What's not close to me is that Perry pushed the pad to make room for the puck. You can play the puck. You can't play the goalie. That's what I'm perplexed by!
- Monkeypunk

The way two Bolts players celebrated at the same time leads me to believe they saw it over the line.

The Wonder Woll TM

Naw, no really bad goals from Sammy. Even a couple of great saves.

He's back in game 2, if he craps the bed again, then go to Woll. Or Murray... Lol
- Leaffrog

No bad goals by Sammy?

I think we're going to stay on opposite sides of the fence on this one.

Besides, no bad goal or not, 6 is simply unacceptable in a playoff game. And its only been 40 minutes.

Edit: and 40 minutes is where it will stay. Alrighty then.

Keefe getting absolutely schooled tonight. poop start, and lost control of game.

The Wonder Woll TM
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Well that's already one good prediction from me since he's playing.

I agree. This is such a leafy outcome.
But this series hasnt been lost yet.
- Fakepartofme

We all know the outcome.

Usually I would say I still have faith, but I don’t. Im apathetic