GDT: Flyers at Leafs Feb 15 7:00 pm TSN4

[Darcy Tucker]

I wouldn’t say they’re underperforming. Ottawa and Buffalo are underperforming and I’d say those metro teams are exactly what I expected them to be.

Well maybe to you , a serious fan who follows closely. But to the average fan they see Crosby/Karlsson , Ovi/Wilson , Sorokin/Barzal and they think how the hell are they trash?

 

[Fogelhund]

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[Fogelhund]

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[mjd1001]

I think this is a good matchup for the Leafs right now. They should win this one.

I stand by my narrative that the Leafs perform poorly not against 'bad' teams as many say...but it is the younger teams...the teams that have raw talent but are hard skating/fast skating teams that the Leafs have trouble with.

If the Leafs have to actually TRY to outskate a team, they seem to not do well. This Philly team? I think they don't have to 'try' too hard to outskate them, so I expect a Leafs win.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

 

[Fogelhund]

I don't really think that there is a good matchup for this team. The recipe has pretty much been the same for this team. If they show up, work hard all game, they have a very good chance of winning. If they don't show, or only show for part of the game, they have a good chance of losing. This team defeats itself, as often as other teams beat it.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Flyers and Devils likely competing down the wire for 3rd in the Metro. We'll see them 6x in our last 30 games.

 

[Fogelhund]

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[fancy lad]

Are the 2 "ball and chains" supposed to be playing today?

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Two ball and chains being Brodie and Gio?

 

[Fogelhund]

Are the 2 "ball and chains" supposed to be playing today?

There has been nothing said about who is playing, and who isn't.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

Hopefully Marner and nylander and even Tavares are healthy for this game because if that’s the case, win or lose it’ll be entertaining

Wins are always entertaining

A loss will start fueling a “do we need 4 guys making x amount” on this board with Marner and Tavares getting heat. That should be entertaining to see too

 

[Fogelhund]

Hopefully Marner and nylander and even Tavares are healthy for this game because if that’s the case, win or lose it’ll be entertaining

Wins are always entertaining

A loss will start fueling a “do we need 4 guys making x amount” on this board with Marner and Tavares getting heat. That should be entertaining to see too

Hopefully they make the right decision about playing or not. Just getting over the flu, could have them down on energy and ability. If they aren't 100%, just sit another game.

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[Nineteen67]

Well maybe to you , a serious fan who follows closely. But to the average fan they see Crosby/Karlsson , Ovi/Wilson , Sorokin/Barzal and they think how the hell are they trash?

I wouldn’t consider them to be trash. The other teams have moved past them.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

I wouldn’t consider them to be trash. The other teams have moved past them.

Because they are underperforming lol

 

[Nineteen67]

I don't really think that there is a good matchup for this team. The recipe has pretty much been the same for this team. If they show up, work hard all game, they have a very good chance of winning. If they don't show, or only show for part of the game, they have a good chance of losing. This team defeats itself, as often as other teams beat it.

They show up and play hard most nights, however they tend to struggle against speed and quickness even when they play their best game.

 

[Fogelhund]

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[Nineteen67]

Because they are underperforming lol

I’d say it’s more of situation where they're just not as good anymore.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I wouldn’t say they’re underperforming. Ottawa and Buffalo are underperforming and I’d say those metro teams are exactly what I expected them to be.

Ottawa and Buffalo are not under performing, they are performing the way they always do?

How can you say they are under performing when one team has been shit for nearly a decade and the other is on a historic playoff drought that shows NO signs of ending anytime soon?

 

[wingman75]

Under normal circumstances I'd agree but if Nylander, Tavares, Marner and Rielly don't play then it might be tough.

I feel that this team can win even when missing some of those higher tier players. I know people like to hate on this roster or parts of it, but I feel it is style of play that hinders this team the most. And I do not mean game plan, I mean player situational awareness and individual decisions.

If they are able to play a simplified and controlled game they are more than good enough to beat all but the top tier teams imo.

The problem as I see it, is that this is even MORE true when we have our full lineup because if we are keeping things tidy and not gifting the opponent chance after chance and the top end skill will more often than not, persevere.

 

[fancy lad]

Two ball and chains being Brodie and Gio?

i was referring to marner and tavares

 

[ACC1224]

Hopefully Marner and nylander and even Tavares are healthy for this game because if that’s the case, win or lose it’ll be entertaining

Wins are always entertaining

A loss will start fueling a “do we need 4 guys making x amount” on this board with Marner and Tavares getting heat. That should be entertaining to see too

You know if they play and lose that will be proof to some that they aren't needed.
Entertaining for sure, always cracks me up

You hate to use 'simpletons' but.......

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I feel that this team can win even when missing some of those higher tier players. I know people like to hate on this roster or parts of it, but I feel it is style of play that hinders this team the most. And I do not mean game plan, I mean player situational awareness and individual decisions.

If they are able to play a simplified and controlled game they are more than good enough to beat all but the top tier teams imo.

The problem as I see it, is that this is even MORE true when we have our full lineup because if we are keeping things tidy and not gifting the opponent chance after chance and the top end skill will more often than not, persevere.

Some of them yes, we saw that against the Blues but ALL of them?

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I just hope we play like we last game. Blues didn't make it hard for us either but still.