The Leafs are 39-24-3 for 81 points. They are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.

The Panthers are 41-24-3 for 85 points (2 more games played). They are 7-3-0 in their last ten games.

The Lightning are 38-23-5 for 85 points - same number of games as the Leafs. They are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.

Maybe what the team needs most is for the fans to quit whining and panicking after every single loss.

FFS, just chill.
- Atomic Wedgie

I've got as much PTSD as anyone with this team but I agree ...the combo of the FN tourny, the deadline and some really weird scheduling and they look exhausted. Lets see if Berube can get them reset.

Best goaltending we've had in decades, best/deepest blueline we've had in decades, best depth we've had in decades (Laughton, McMann, Domi, Lorentz ...).

My real worry is 34's health/play.

While I sit here enjoying this gorgeous Florida weather, I can't help but wonder how tariffs will impact my ability to build my meteorite collection.
- GalacticStone

The tariff war includes outer space.

I believe there is a 50% tariff on items from within the solar system by the U.S. and a 75% tariff on anything from outside the solar system, that's why Oumuamua just said (frank) it and left.

The people who say that Leafs fans reaction is all about a single regular season loss are missing the point entirely.
- Aetherial

It's how they lose. Missed assignments, giveaways, poor positioning and lazy passing. That'll kill you in the playoffs. Now is the time to hone your system, not FAFO every night. I want to see leadership and the Marner contract is nothing but a distraction. Either sign the fuc-king thing or just shut your pie-hole. Marner is only worth Nylander money and not a penny more. He's never been 100 point player or a 30 goal scorer. Know your role and live up to your worth. Any more cap than Nylander, who is also overpaid, is too much. He can leave if he doesn't sign for that same amount.

I've got as much PTSD as anyone with this team but I agree ...the combo of the FN tourny, the deadline and some really weird scheduling and they look exhausted. Lets see if Berube can get them reset.

Best goaltending we've had in decades, best/deepest blueline we've had in decades, best depth we've had in decades (Laughton, McMann, Domi, Lorentz ...).

My real worry is 34's health/play.
- The Law

I agree, especially with Matthews’ health.

It's how they lose. Missed assignments, giveaways, poor positioning and lazy passing. That'll kill you in the playoffs. Now is the time to hone your system, not FAFO every night. I want to see leadership and the Marner contract is nothing but a distraction. Either sign the fuc-king thing or just shut your pie-hole. Marner is only worth Nylander money and not a penny more. He's never been 100 point player or a 30 goal scorer. Know your role and live up to your worth. Any more cap than Nylander, who is also overpaid, is too much. He can leave if he doesn't sign for that same amount.
- PrinceLH

97, 99 and on pace for 101 points (two years in a row) is as close to 100 point player as you can get. He's got 2 less assists than McDavid this year. This idea he's worth the same as Nylander is a dumbass argument. He scored 30 in 22/23, 35 in 21/22 and he's on pace to score 30+ again this year. He plays the PK, he's top-5 in Selke voting and he leads the team in points. He's worth more than Nylander and this year has been showing he's worth as much as Matthews too, albeit in a different way.

I agree, especially with Matthews’ health.
- shack67

Broken ribs take 6 to 8 weeks to heal and sometimes as much as 12 weeks. When he's playing a contact sport, he's taking hits that probably reaggravate the situation.

The Leafs can win games without him and should bench him at some point so he gets back to 100% for the playoffs.

The Leafs are 39-24-3 for 81 points. They are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.

The Panthers are 41-24-3 for 85 points (2 more games played). They are 7-3-0 in their last ten games.

The Lightning are 38-23-5 for 85 points - same number of games as the Leafs. They are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.

Maybe what the team needs most is for the fans to quit whining and panicking after every single loss.

FFS, just chill.
- Atomic Wedgie

Wedgie dropping the logic bomb. Truth in that post.

What does this team need to turn things around?
- Whipper

a Q turn?

His style would probably work with M&M and all, while holding them accountable for playing “the right way” away from the puck.

Apparently the Leafs are pretty pissed off.


Too bad it takes a bunch of bad losses to bring that out of them.

Not a legit contender imo.

Apparently the Leafs are pretty pissed off.


Too bad it takes a bunch of bad losses to bring that out of them.

Not a legit contender imo.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Oooh the leafs players are pissed off.

Maybe they will curse during this game.

Oooh the leafs players are pissed off.

Maybe they will curse during this game.
- Fakepartofme

Hopefully not at each other on the bench.

Wtf Berube. Max back to 3C tonight, Laughton 4C. Matthews back with Marner and Knies.
Kampf sits again and Matthews killing penalties?

🤦🏼‍♂️

a Q turn?

His style would probably work with M&M and all, while holding them accountable for playing “the right way” away from the puck.
- Ratsreign

100%.

Wtf Berube. Max back to 3C tonight, Laughton 4C. Matthews back with Marner and Knies.
Kampf sits again and Matthews killing penalties?

🤦🏼‍♂️
- fifty__missions

Should try...

Knies | Matthews | Marner
Laughton | Tavares | Nylander
McMann | Domi | Jarnkrok
Lorenz | Kampf | Robertson

Rielly | Tanev
OEL | Carlo
Benoit | McCabe

The Leafs are 39-24-3 for 81 points. They are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.

The Panthers are 41-24-3 for 85 points (2 more games played). They are 7-3-0 in their last ten games.

The Lightning are 38-23-5 for 85 points - same number of games as the Leafs. They are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.

Maybe what the team needs most is for the fans to quit whining and panicking after every single loss.

FFS, just chill.
- Atomic Wedgie

They've actually been poop for a few weeks now. The special teams are killing them. Goaltending back to earth. Team has no identity. They look to be stumbling into the playoffs. But hey, why be concerned? It's always worked out so well in the past when they just flip the switch!

Wtf Berube. Max back to 3C tonight, Laughton 4C. Matthews back with Marner and Knies.
Kampf sits again and Matthews killing penalties?

🤦🏼‍♂️
- fifty__missions

My only thought is that McM and Domi have been so bad lately maybe the Laughton line is actually 3rd ..and that Domi line is 4th. Krok's been pretty good so I have to think that line gets real minutes.

It's how they lose. Missed assignments, giveaways, poor positioning and lazy passing. That'll kill you in the playoffs. Now is the time to hone your system, not FAFO every night. I want to see leadership and the Marner contract is nothing but a distraction. Either sign the fuc-king thing or just shut your pie-hole. Marner is only worth Nylander money and not a penny more. He's never been 100 point player or a 30 goal scorer. Know your role and live up to your worth. Any more cap than Nylander, who is also overpaid, is too much. He can leave if he doesn't sign for that same amount.
- PrinceLH

Exactly. The "they look tired" take is horsehit.

GO LEAFS MOTHER(frank)ING GO!

Wtf Berube. Max back to 3C tonight, Laughton 4C. Matthews back with Marner and Knies.
Kampf sits again and Matthews killing penalties?

🤦🏼‍♂️
- fifty__missions

Glad we traded a 1st rounder someone to play 4th line center.

GO LEAFS MOTHER(frank)ING GO!
- GalacticStone

^^^EXACTLY THIS^^^

Exactly. The "they look tired" take is horsehit.
- fifty__missions

Horse hit. ...really?

Seriously, just heard Ferraro on the radio and he said they look slow and tired. It's a fair take.

It's not an excuse ..they've sucked ...time to find their legs and earn their paycheques.

Love the green kit ....en fuego.

Every time I see it I want it ...but I've never pulled the trigger.

Next year ...I know, very Leafy.

Horse hit. ...really?

Seriously, just heard Ferraro on the radio and he said they look slow and tired. It's a fair take.

It's not an excuse ..they've sucked ...time to find their legs and earn their paycheques.
- The Law

Marner is 6th in TOI/GP, Matthews is 11th.

The Leafs, under all coaches, have played their top guys into the ground and always wonder they take nights off, especially vs bad teams or run out of gas in the playoffs.

Horse hit. ...really?

Seriously, just heard Ferraro on the radio and he said they look slow and tired. It's a fair take.

It's not an excuse ..they've sucked ...time to find their legs and earn their paycheques.
- The Law

It is absolutely an excuse. Ottawa have the same schedule. Have they looked tired??

Win the first face-off, win the game!