Pre-Game Talk: Leafs at Flyers Nov 2nd

[Kamiccolo]

Another team that has struggled with consistency. Their goaltending has been quite bad, but they are working on their defensive system and seeing some promising underlying results. Hopefully the boys can take advantage of them before they figure it all out.

A blowout win for us with all the big guys getting multiple points might be what they need to get their confidence back .

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[PromisedLand]

2 pts please

- regulation, OTW, shootout don't care
- we outplay them, freddy stands on his head we get out-corsi by flyers, we get lucky bounces but play like crap don't care

2 points please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[X66]

Flyers will be coming off of a back to back as well.

No excuse really.

 

[Ambassador Bridge]

Leafs do not play very well on Saturday nights.

 

[18leafsfan18]

Leafs do not play very well on Saturday nights.

Saturday Record: 2-1-1 (this season so far).

2 Losses are on Back to Backs (both against Montreal).

Wins over: Red Wings / Boston
Losses: Montreal

I think they have been alright on Saturdays.

 

[ACC1224]

Leafs do not play very well on Saturday nights.

What nights do they play well?

 

[Ratboy]

Fully expecting a win here. Sucks we have to wait so long for another game, though at least it's not a back to back

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

What nights do they play well?

The nights that don't end in y

 

[Burnie97]

Goaltending is below average by quite a bit... I'm a big fan of Andy, but he can be better... and Hutch has to steal a game or 10.

Marner is coming around a bit I think... and with JT back and Hyman soon... I think when that line gels again... it'll be a huge difference... no surprise there obviously.

The powerplay needs to improve... and we need to start getting more high slot scoring chances. That's down quite a bit.

If some of these numbers normalize we'll start winning a bunch... but for me the goaltending has to be better.

There was an article today that actually showed defensively we give up way less in high danger areas lately so their should be an improvement in GA you would think.

 

[BertCorbeau]

No excuses for a loss here.

The team finally gets a good break from their tough schedule ... better be a good solid W in regulation.. a complete 60 minute effort

 

[Suntouchable13]

Goaltending is below average by quite a bit... I'm a big fan of Andy, but he can be better... and Hutch has to steal a game or 10.

Marner is coming around a bit I think... and with JT back and Hyman soon... I think when that line gels again... it'll be a huge difference... no surprise there obviously.

The powerplay needs to improve... and we need to start getting more high slot scoring chances. That's down quite a bit.

If some of these numbers normalize we'll start winning a bunch... but for me the goaltending has to be better.

There was an article today that actually showed defensively we give up way less in high danger areas lately so their should be an improvement in GA you would think.

I, for one, can't wait to watch Hyman get overused again

 

[Rogue Leader]

How did Edmonton manage to lock Draisaitl just for 8.5M? This really bugs me. Anyway we are beating the Flyers.

 

[Teeder Keon]

No excuses for a loss here.

The team finally gets a good break from their tough schedule ... better be a good solid W in regulation.. a complete 60 minute effort

I agree , enough excuses and being called out by others players and ore and post game drivel by players and coaches alike ...

 

[DarkKnight]

Nice reset for the team, let’s reset our vitriol as fans too. Organization, fan base , deep breathes, as we exit all important October.

 

[DarkKnight]

 

[hfman]

those 4 guys right there look like a rough, tough not to be messed with crowd that's gonna plow their way through the playoffs and bring the cup home

yup

 

[FlareKnight]

Just find a way to win. That's it. Need to start picking up wins. This is an opponent they can beat. We will just have to see what they bring after a less than stellar first month of the season.

those 4 guys right there look like a rough, tough not to be messed with crowd that's gonna plow their way through the playoffs and bring the cup home

yup

That really is an image that screams "we get bounced in round 1."

 

[rumman]

wouldn't scare me if I ran into this foursome in a dark alley, nice pipes Austin.

 

[IPS]

I hope that belts extra tight on Matthews if he's hitting the booze tonight.

 

[hfman]

that photo right there is your 2019 maple leafs, folks

the ones that are gonna bring it all home

what an intimidating, lethal-looking bunch aren't they?

 

[Daisy Jane]

it's a freaking halloween picture. for crying out loud.

 

[hfman]

oh for pete's sakes

you're right

 

[hfman]

oh for pete's sakes

you're right

now who exactly is pete

 

[DarkKnight]

Still my fav. Grrrrrr.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

The nights that don't end in y

But all nights end in 'y'?