Leafs at the World Championships

[FlareKnight]

Not bad thinking by the Swedish coach. Seems to be letting Nylander and Backstrom take faceoffs on their strong sides (at least I think that's what they are doing). Both seem to be doing a good job so a nice way to start off with possession.

Hopefully Nylander can keep up the strong play and help Sweden get the win. Want that Nylander vs Marner matchup.

Edit: That goal will help. He is on fire .

 

[Nooodles]

Aaaand now he scores..

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Nylander! 3-1 Sweden!

 

[thewave]

Nylander 1g 1a. 2nd period.

 

[FlareKnight]

Wow, almost had another one there.

 

[thewave]

Wow, almost had another one there.

This is exactly what we hope Nylander and Kappy can develop together.

 

[Rare Jewel]

I actually wouldn't mind getting Lindberg for the LW with Matthews and Nylander.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

I actually wouldn't mind getting Lindberg for the LW with Matthews and Nylander.

I dont think he is that much better (if any) then Hyman.

We can do a lot better if we look to upgrade.

 

[FlareKnight]

The only thing that I'd complain about is parking Nylander in the middle on the PP. They are finding a way to make it work but...he just seems far more effective along the boards.

But who knows maybe having him jump out of the way of shots is a genius move .

This is exactly what we hope Nylander and Kappy can develop together.

Would not complain in the slightest .

 

[Nooodles]

The only thing that I'd complain about is parking Nylander in the middle on the PP.

I dont get that either.

 

[Rare Jewel]

I dont think he is that much better (if any) then Hyman.

We can do a lot better if we look to upgrade.

I'm not sure about that and I'm not even a big downer on Hyman. But I don't like him playing his off wing.

Perhaps Grundstrom could play there eventually, but I don't think he's quite ready.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

I'm not sure about that and I'm not even a big downer on Hyman. But I don't like him playing his off wing.

Perhaps Grundstrom could play there eventually, but I don't think he's quite ready.

Yeah, Grundstrom should do nicely there. But when he (if he gets there) is NHL ready I do think Nylander is centering his own line by then.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Looking like Willy vs. Mitch for gold.

 

[Leafidelity]

Rookiebowl is on

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Mitch Marner vs William Nylander!

One Leaf is guaranteed to come home with a Gold.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

Looking like Willy vs. Mitch for gold.

Awesome. Could not have wished for more and the roles they both have played on their teams when the tournament started.

 

[SweLeafsFan]

Looking like Willy vs. Mitch for gold.

Exactly what I was hoping for.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Mitch Marner vs William Nylander!

One Leaf is guaranteed to come home with a Gold.

and they go home and be like Hey, Matthews, too bad you didn't come you coulda gotten a bronze teeheee.

that's great that they will come home w/hardware.

Hat Trick Mitch Hat Trick Will, Canada wins gold, win win win.

 

[Nooodles]

Looking like Willy vs. Mitch for gold.

Will be awesome. On the other hand, one of them will be sad tomorrow and got to see the other teams huge celebration, just like after our PO exit. Anyway, the other will be a world champion so I cant really complain. What an amazing season for these kids.

 

[FlareKnight]

Should be fun times. I mean sucks one of them has to lose, but at least both are going to have pretty successful tournaments.

Not an easy matchup. Canada is terrifying on the PP and has a lot of options. But can't underestimate the combo of Backstrom and Nylander for Sweden. They can open that game up.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

and they go home and be like Hey, Matthews, too bad you didn't come you coulda gotten a bronze teeheee.

that's great that they will come home w/hardware.

Hat Trick Mitch Hat Trick Will, Canada Sweden wins gold, win win win.

I agree.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

Knowing how Canada usually play they will focus pretty heavily on Nylander and Backstrom and try to rattle them. A big test for Nylander especially. I guess Backstrom is a bit more used to it.

 

[BayStreetBully]

Wow Marner v Nylander. We can't lose! Crazy how well they've both played too. You couldn't have asked for a better outcome and better performance for those two.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Looking like Willy vs. Mitch for gold.

Exciting stuff, both guys are the top 2-3 players on their teams as well. Good guy Matthews let them have their moments in the spotlight

 

[Tomas W]

Its not effing fair that you get three studs at practically the same time. The NHL should come up with a rule against that!