If Keefe doesn't get the boys up for a big third period comeback, yeet him into the fu#^!ng sun. We need a new coach.

If Keefe doesn't get the boys up for a big third period comeback, yeet him into the fu#^!ng sun. We need a new coach.
- Whipper

Agree.

Joe Woll sucks.

That cross on his mask is (frank)ing creepy. “Here’s a dead guy on a stick that I worship.”

The guys a creep.

Gotta trade him NOW.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Disagree

Disagree
- Whipper

He sucks

Feelings in this game so far:

I know some people like Benoit, but I think he is playing more than a guy of his calibre should.

It's past time to break-up Marner & Matthews. I'm not sure that Knies isn't also a bit of a problem on the top line, but Marner is visibly struggling. This, admittedly, is one of his better games of late, but he is still forcing too many plays that aren't there.

Brodie may not be done, but his consistency this year has been so in question, you have to wonder if this is the precipice for him.

The team continues to cheat on plays (that includes the goalies) that are better handled through hard work and getting to the puck. Yes, the puck will work for you, but you need to help it more often than not (this isn't only the play where the breakout winger sits stationary on the boards and waits for the puck being rung around to get them - only to lose it to a pinching defenseman - but that play happens way more than it should; there are other examples of the Leafs not working to get to the puck).

Joe Woll sucks.

That cross on his mask is (frank)ing creepy. “Here’s a dead guy on a stick that I worship.”

The guys a creep.

Gotta trade him NOW.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

In Woll we trust

Samsosoft

Saros is a small goalie who relies on athleticism. As he ages, that will likely become an issue

Josi we can’t afford

Marner is succubussed

Feelings in this game so far:

I know some people like Benoit, but I think he is playing more than a guy of his calibre should.

It's past time to break-up Marner & Matthews. I'm not sure that Knies isn't also a bit of a problem on the top line, but Marner is visibly struggling. This, admittedly, is one of his better games of late, but he is still forcing too many plays that aren't there.

Brodie may not be done, but his consistency this year has been so in question, you have to wonder if this is the precipice for him.

The team continues to cheat on plays (that includes the goalies) that are better handled through hard work and getting to the puck. Yes, the puck will work for you, but you need to help it more often than not (this isn't only the play where the breakout winger sits stationary on the boards and waits for the puck being rung around to get them - only to lose it to a pinching defenseman - but that play happens way more than it should; there are other examples of the Leafs not working to get to the puck).
- Monkeypunk

Willy + Matthews, JT + Marner has always worked better.

Keefe incessantly forces Matthews and Marner and we end up having this discussion multiple times a year every year.

Marner will go on a rip and we'll forget right up until its chicken (frank)ed ham again.

Lines 2-3 have been pretty good last half dozen games. Marner is a boat anchor on line one, hard to get anywhere with him barfing up the puck anytime he gets anywhere near it.
- joel878

Matthews has been just as brutal imo, they both look disinterested. Knies has looked the best on that line and thats just (frank)ing sad...

Feelings in this game so far:

I know some people like Benoit, but I think he is playing more than a guy of his calibre should.

It's past time to break-up Marner & Matthews. I'm not sure that Knies isn't also a bit of a problem on the top line, but Marner is visibly struggling. This, admittedly, is one of his better games of late, but he is still forcing too many plays that aren't there.

Brodie may not be done, but his consistency this year has been so in question, you have to wonder if this is the precipice for him.

The team continues to cheat on plays (that includes the goalies) that are better handled through hard work and getting to the puck. Yes, the puck will work for you, but you need to help it more often than not (this isn't only the play where the breakout winger sits stationary on the boards and waits for the puck being rung around to get them - only to lose it to a pinching defenseman - but that play happens way more than it should; there are other examples of the Leafs not working to get to the puck).
- Monkeypunk

Would be really interesting to see Marner on the 3rd line. It would be a wake up call but also potentially lethal. Either that or take down his PK time, overall he just looks tired and slow. When he's getting beat on all of the little battles I think it shows that he's playing too many minutes.

In Woll we trust

Samsosoft

Saros is a small goalie who relies on athleticism. As he ages, that will likely become an issue

Josi we can’t afford

Marner is succubussed
- mr.sir

It’s possible

Would be really interesting to see Marner on the 3rd line. It would be a wake up call but also potentially lethal. Either that or take down his PK time, overall he just looks tired and slow. When he's getting beat on all of the little battles I think it shows that he's playing too many minutes.
- 13sundin13

Why mess with that 3rd line chemistry.

been watching a few episodes of Barney Miller and The Rockford Files

life is so different today.

It’s possible
- Arctic_AARDVARK

oh it's really possible as he did get hitched this past summer.

been watching a few episodes of Barney Miller and The Rockford Files

life is so different today.
- dmnted

Sadly yes

oh it's really possible as he did get hitched this past summer.
- dmnted

Yeah he just met her

oh it's really possible as he did get hitched this past summer.
- dmnted

Yeah..

Bad idea. Why do that while you’re still playing? He must want a bigger Muskoka cottage, so I’m sure he’ll play hard all his career.

Would be really interesting to see Marner on the 3rd line. It would be a wake up call but also potentially lethal. Either that or take down his PK time, overall he just looks tired and slow. When he's getting beat on all of the little battles I think it shows that he's playing too many minutes.
- 13sundin13

It's possible. Honestly Nylander is on a heater, so you want him to get more ice. If you had Marner on the third it would elevate that line with the puck, but you can't overload on small guys (Domi, Marner, Robertson). A simple Marner/Nylander swap would be the best kick. The thing with Tavares is that Marner knows his role with him and plays it well.

But juggling some things around would be good.

I think the biggest problem is really the most obvious - on defense we have Morgan Rielly. That's it. Ignore that I have been on and off the Trade Rielly bandwagon - right now he's the only back there I have consistent faith in.

I like Gio, but he's slower and best kept to lower calibre competition. I think McCabe is decent, but he's not great at facing top tier competition. But ultimately when you put it all together (even healthy), they aren't tough enough and the lynchpin of our D performance is Brodie and he has been really struggling on and off this year. He's shying away from contact, losing almost every board and net front battle and his foot speed is almost certainly slower than last year judging by his positioning off the rush against.

Yeah..

Bad idea. Why do that while you’re playing? I think he wants a bigger Muskoka cottage, so I’m sure he’ll play hard hard all his career.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

he's baker with the batter she would like to make some little muffins

been watching a few episodes of Barney Miller and The Rockford Files

life is so different today.
- dmnted

Fun fact aunt was a secretary for Al Davis in the 70’s … not as glamorous as it sounds… great football mind.. complete whack job…

Garner giant Raiders fan… quite a bit of cool pics and memorabilia from Rockford Files in the family …

Stuart Margolian … Angel - funniest dude ever …

Why mess with that 3rd line chemistry.
- drexel

Better than messing with the 2nd line chemistry.

2nd unit should be 1st unit.

2nd unit should be 1st unit.
- drexel

at the 1st unit out there
no fancy poop
they put the puck at the net and muck it out

Bustuzzi playing well

Bustuzzi playing well
- mr.sir

Yeah. He's out there doing honest work.

Nylander is our best player by a mile. Bert and Nies also very noticeable.