Lucas Neilson: Busy start brings in the Blues Game 4

So, you're saying we are going to lose against Tampa and Detroit?

So, you're saying we are going to lose against Tampa and Detroit?
- PatC80

So, you're saying we are going to lose against Tampa and Detroit?
- PatC80

why would I say that and what makes you think that?

why would I say that and what makes you think that?
- Lucas.Neilson

Mostly, because you called them "Dirty D"

Also, it's Tampa.. They will go on a 27 game win streak starting with that game against the Leafs.. Calling the Leafs an excellent team always backfires

Roope Hintz 3 goals in 3 games - outscoring Nylander so far

Lucas, I'd say that while allowing 5 goals isn't an NHL calibre performance, that wasn't Hutchinson's fault.

It's more retrospective, really. I was watching the game at a party with some friends who aren't Leaf fans, so you know: "friends". Like I'd still save them in a zombie apocalypse, but I'd probably save other people first. Anyway . . .

When Montreal scored their 3rd goal, I blurted out, "For (frank) sake! Make a save!". My friend just laughed and laughed and was again reminded of why he likes watching Leaf games with me.

In Overtime, my friend commented, "Every Leaf fan should be s*** his d***. You should have lost 3 times by now." And as irritating as it is, he was right.

In hindsight, Hutchinson did as well as can be expected. Montreal jammed the crease and the net, and there were goal line scrambles that our defense did nothing about. They came with speed and pressure, and the Leafs, who I think figured they'd already won, didn't respond.

Mostly, because you called them "Dirty D"

Also, it's Tampa.. They will go on a 27 game win streak starting with that game against the Leafs.. Calling the Leafs an excellent team always backfires
- PatC80

the dirty D is a nickname for Detroit.

27 game win streak?

Roope Hintz 3 goals in 3 games - outscoring Nylander so far
- MaximusAurelius

you still on this?

Lucas, I'd say that while allowing 5 goals isn't an NHL calibre performance, that wasn't Hutchinson's fault.

It's more retrospective, really. I was watching the game at a party with some friends who aren't Leaf fans, so you know: "friends". Like I'd still save them in a zombie apocalypse, but I'd probably save other people first. Anyway . . .

When Montreal scored their 3rd goal, I blurted out, "For (frank) sake! Make a save!". My friend just laughed and laughed and was again reminded of why he likes watching Leaf games with me.

In Overtime, my friend commented, "Every Leaf fan should be s*** his d***. You should have lost 3 times by now." And as irritating as it is, he was right.

In hindsight, Hutchinson did as well as can be expected. Montreal jammed the crease and the net, and there were goal line scrambles that our defense did nothing about. They came with speed and pressure, and the Leafs, who I think figured they'd already won, didn't respond.
- Monkeypunk

that's why the finger wasn't pointed at anyone.

I don't think he played great by any means. And the defense stunk as the game went on, seemed tired.

the dirty D is a nickname for Detroit.

27 game win streak?
- Lucas.Neilson

Oh I know.. Dirty D, sounds like the nickname of a winner.

I may have exaggerated a little by saying 27 games, it will only be like a 25 game win steak.

Roope Hintz 3 goals in 3 games - outscoring Nylander so far
- MaximusAurelius

and at the same age only 140 career points behind

Lucas, I'd say that while allowing 5 goals isn't an NHL calibre performance, that wasn't Hutchinson's fault.

It's more retrospective, really. I was watching the game at a party with some friends who aren't Leaf fans, so you know: "friends". Like I'd still save them in a zombie apocalypse, but I'd probably save other people first. Anyway . . .

When Montreal scored their 3rd goal, I blurted out, "For (frank) sake! Make a save!". My friend just laughed and laughed and was again reminded of why he likes watching Leaf games with me.

In Overtime, my friend commented, "Every Leaf fan should be s*** his d***. You should have lost 3 times by now." And as irritating as it is, he was right.

In hindsight, Hutchinson did as well as can be expected. Montreal jammed the crease and the net, and there were goal line scrambles that our defense did nothing about. They came with speed and pressure, and the Leafs, who I think figured they'd already won, didn't respond.
- Monkeypunk

Roope Hintz 3 goals in 3 games - outscoring Nylander so far
- MaximusAurelius

and?

He's on Dallas, in the Western Conference what does he have to do with Nylander?

- Scabeh

Habs didn't give up, buggers.

that's why the finger wasn't pointed at anyone.

I don't think he played great by any means. And the defense stunk as the game went on, seemed tired.
- Lucas.Neilson

Can we just blame Kapanen? It's not all on Hutchinson, because our not so dirty defense couldn't defend.

Habs didn't give up, buggers.
- Lucas.Neilson

Yup. They're a hard working team.

Fun fact, 100% of their goals so far came from the crease. You'll see plenty of guys crashing the net and getting those rebounds.

And let's be fair, Leafs dominated the first two periods outrageously. Did they get tired at the end of back to back games? Maybe.

#Leafs lines at morning skate (vs. St. Louis tonight):

Kapanen-Tavares-Marner
Johnsson-Matthews-Nylander
Mikheyev-Kerfoot-Moore
Petan-Spezza-Gauthier
Hyman-Shore-Timashov

Rielly-Ceci
Muzzin-Barrie
Sandin-Holl
Marincin-Dermott

Andersen
Hutchinson


Babs obviously hasn’t taken my suggestion of switching kapanen and mikhayev. How dare he!

Can we just blame Kapanen? It's not all on Hutchinson, because our not so dirty defense couldn't defend.
- PatC80

I can't recall a goal where Hutchinson looked bad.

and?

He's on Dallas, in the Western Conference what does he have to do with Nylander?
- Lucas.Neilson

Lucas, buddy, pal.... Max wants us to trade Nylander for Hintz.. Thinks we would win that trade, because, well, who knows what goes on in Max's head. I don't.

I can't recall a goal where Hutchinson looked bad.
- Scabeh

Petry's goal?

Petry's goal?
- PatC80

That's a goddamn penalty shot.

That's a goddamn penalty shot.
- Scabeh

Really Scabby, really? Did I need to add a sarcasm button?

Really Scabby, really? Did I need to add a sarcasm button?
- PatC80

I'm a little bit slow this morning.