Post-Game Talk: Team Sucks 2-1

[Neuf]

Really didn't like Maurice's comments that they didn't give up a lead in the third, as the goal was early and the game wasn't played like they had a lead.

The radio guys agreed with his position, that having the lead for that much of the game doesn't count as blowing a lead.

 

[Robinson2187]

Really didn't like Maurice's comments that they didn't give up a lead in the third, as the goal was early and the game wasn't played like they had a lead.

The radio guys agreed with his position, that having the lead for that much of the game doesn't count as blowing a lead.

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Mo's gonna rationalize himself right out of a job

 

[LucianoBorsato]

In the playoffs a one goal lead is nothing especially in a tight back and forth game.

Look what happened to the 3 goal lead in the Tampa vs Columbus game.

Washington is currently blowing their 3 goal lead as well.

 

[Analyst365]

Excuses all over the place!

That's a good sign. Shows just how much we are in the series.

I blame improper carb loading

 

[cbcwpg]

What would you like management to do between game 1 and 2 of the playoffs? Chevy's job is done for this year's team. He is basically a fan at this point in terms of playoff success.

There is nothing they can do, that’s the concern. There was a problem that most people could see with this team since Christmas and it was not addressed in any kind of satisfactory solution. So here we are, having to live with any shortcomings.

 

[KingBogo]

There is nothing they can do, that’s the concern. There was a problem that most people could see with this team since Christmas and it was not addressed in any kind of satisfactory solution. So here we are, having to live with and shortcomings.

What would you have liked done? Chevy was in the top 3 busiest GM's at the TD. By most people's posts getting a #2 center was at the top of the list and Chevy did that.

 

[raideralex99]

No, apparently at the NHL Board meetings last month they decided the Flames and Leafs would get two PP's per playoff game. The referees have been given instructions.

Weird Leafs and Jets only teams to get one PP while the US teams average 3+ PPs a game ... well at least the Leafs won. Bettman must be pissed.

 

[raideralex99]

Washington is currently blowing their 3 goal lead as well.

This is the playoffs good teams are playing each other anything can happen ... I would not call it blowing a lead.
Besides the Canes have out shot the Caps in every period ... winning the corsi.

 

[Howard Chuck]

I agree -

But you know Mo is looking at this from another angle -
He's not assuming it won't or can't work again -

He may break them up yet but it'll likely be a hail mary move -
IMO, the both of them need to pick it up - more energy and more drive and it'll all be good.

One things for sure - we go no where without these 2 playing their best game

Agree. They are our two most important forwards.

 

[cbcwpg]

What would you have liked done? Chevy was in the top 3 busiest GM's at the TD. By most people's posts getting a #2 center was at the top of the list and Chevy did that.

I was mostly commenting on one speculation by another poster to do with conditioning , not personal. If we are struggling to hold leads and if it is in anyway associated with conditioning, that’s on the coaches, not the GM. But if that is a problem, it should have been seen and dealt with earlier. I’m not saying it is conditioning, just that it should have been dealt with , if it was a problem. We should not be tired in the 3rd period.

 

[Howard Chuck]

Yeah for sure GORD winning tomorrow is critical.

Had to fix that.

 

[Howard Chuck]

How it looked to me:
Switch was flipped. They played very well for 2 periods. Dominated at times.
Scheifele was not plugged in when switch was flipped. There is definitely something wrong with Fefe. He made 1 good defensive play. Otherwise invisible. Well except for Binnington collision on first shift.
They ran out of steam in the third. Didn't let up. Just didn't have enough left.
Needed to have built up a lead in the first 2 periods. Unfortunately only got 1 goal out of a lot of very good chances.

Not sure if they need to save something for the 3rd period or just bury a few more in the first 2 to have a big enough cushion. I think maybe spread it out a little more evenly, but what do I know?

I know that we need Scheifele to show up - or else put Copp in his spot.

55 would play like a madman if he was demoted for even a period. Let’s try it!

 

[iannn]

Really didn't like Maurice's comments that they didn't give up a lead in the third, as the goal was early and the game wasn't played like they had a lead.

The radio guys agreed with his position, that having the lead for that much of the game doesn't count as blowing a lead.

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Ehh while I agree with the sentiment, I think a lot of that talk is just a show for the media and to avoid creating unnecessary drama. Look how far everyone went with the closed door meeting, all of a sudden our team is in chaos and our locker room is in complete disarray etc...

I very, very, very much doubt the team is okay with how the game ended. They're just gonna do what almost every other hockey team does - placate the media with a positive face and cliches. Wouldn't read much into it

 

[LucianoBorsato]

This is the playoffs good teams are playing each other anything can happen ... I would not call it blowing a lead.
Besides the Canes have out shot the Caps in every period ... winning the corsi.

The Corsi darlings win then, despite the scorsi

 

[Howard Chuck]

I know. They didn't play any harder than they did last season, and they managed that pace for 2 months and 2 playoff series. Now we should defend our team for tiring out after 1.5 periods, when we've been told this whole season that they've been "saving it for the playoffs" and "flipping a switch"?

I don't understand how people can argue that. If so, then our team has a serious conditioning problem that should be stressed in the off-season.

Just watch some of the other playoff games right now. They are playing all out all game.

 

[Howard Chuck]

Mo's gonna rationalize himself right out of a job

Btw I love your avatar.

 

[raideralex99]

Just watch some of the other playoff games right now. They are playing all out all game.

I just watched the Bruins and they were terrible even SN said they looked like they were playing their 3rd game in 4 nights.

 

[DowntownBooster]

Weird Leafs and Jets only teams to get one PP while the US teams average 3+ PPs a game ... well at least the Leafs won. Bettman must be pissed.

Leafs fans will be planning a Stanley Cup parade already.

 

[raideralex99]

Leafs fans will be planning a Stanley Cup parade already.

Let's wait and see when the Bruins start hitting.

 

[Board Bard]

Really didn't like Maurice's comments that they didn't give up a lead in the third, as the goal was early and the game wasn't played like they had a lead.

The radio guys agreed with his position, that having the lead for that much of the game doesn't count as blowing a lead.

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At this rate, if they lose another game they'll be perfect.

 

[Ggg99]

Weird Leafs and Jets only teams to get one PP while the US teams average 3+ PPs a game ... well at least the Leafs won. Bettman must be pissed.

This is weird because Chara basically mugged and grabbed the leaf forwards all game and finally got an interference penalty in the 3rd. He can't keep up with the leafs speed.

Bettman should be pissed the refs had lots of chances to get the Leafs 2 PP's.

 

[Farmboy Patty]

I agree -

But you know Mo is looking at this from another angle -
He's not assuming it won't or can't work again -

He may break them up yet but it'll likely be a hail mary move -
IMO, the both of them need to pick it up - more energy and more drive and it'll all be good.

One things for sure - we go no where without these 2 playing their best game

Less shifts -> more energy/shift

 

[The Blue Baron]

Really didn't like Maurice's comments that they didn't give up a lead in the third, as the goal was early and the game wasn't played like they had a lead.

The radio guys agreed with his position, that having the lead for that much of the game doesn't count as blowing a lead.

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Wow wow wow what a bunch of BS! PoMo and Kevin O aka “the Pro boot licker”, Kidder aka “ Tell me why this guy is here?”, and whenever else are layers to the fans faces and just unintelligent.

His is a prime example of why PoMo won’t it get it done, ever. The TSN fools are just golden retrievers waiting for treates.

 

[Farmboy Patty]

Mo's gonna rationalize himself right out of a job

He’ll probably say that not being extended doesn’t count like being fired or let go.

 

[Jetfaninflorida]

What would you have liked done? Chevy was in the top 3 busiest GM's at the TD. By most people's posts getting a #2 center was at the top of the list and Chevy did that.

Some of us were advocating to stand pat or very close to that. Too many issues with this year's Jets to blow the future was the argument.