Warden of the North
Ned Stark's head
Camp is over, team is (mostly) set. The season is about to begin.
96 more points needed to (probably) clinch a playoff spot
96 more points needed to (probably) clinch a playoff spot
Random question. What specifically makes Tampa Bay a better team than Toronto?
In fact, what makes Pittsburgh, Washington, Tampa Bay, Boston all better than Toronto. Except in Boston's case, you really can't say defense, and Toronto will have the best offense in the league next year... So?
If it wasn't for Andersen struggling during the month of October during last season, it's very likely that the Leafs are competing with Tampa Bay and Boston for 1st and 2nd in the Atlantic until the very end. They finished 8 points behind Tampa Bay and 7 points behind Boston, so they are very much in their class.Nothing.
We’re in the same tier as those teams.
when nylander gets back what does babcock do with him? i could see him stratched a game or a stint on the 4th line.
Tampa is a much more complete team. They have a very good offence, very good defence and a very good young goalie. If I was making a prediction right now I'd say Tampa finishes first in the conference and Toronto or Washington second.Random question. What specifically makes Tampa Bay a better team than Toronto?
In fact, what makes Pittsburgh, Washington, Tampa Bay, Boston all better than Toronto. Except in Boston's case, you really can't say defense, and Toronto will have the best offense in the league next year... So?
That's a whole month though. that's like taking away his best month and saying if it wasn't for this month we would have finished worse. But being second or third best in the conference right now isn't a bad thing. Anything can happen but still... we sucked for years so I'd gladly take a top 2-3 finish and top 5 overall.If it wasn't for Andersen struggling during the month of October during last season, it's very likely that the Leafs are competing with Tampa Bay and Boston for 1st and 2nd in the Atlantic until the very end. They finished 8 points behind Tampa Bay and 7 points behind Boston, so they are very much in their class.
Random question. What specifically makes Tampa Bay a better team than Toronto?
In fact, what makes Pittsburgh, Washington, Tampa Bay, Boston all better than Toronto. Except in Boston's case, you really can't say defense, and Toronto will have the best offense in the league next year... So?
Yep, not going to be too concerned with points this season. I'll be only focused on where they are in the division. 1st is the goal.Since last season Toronto has improved in the standings going from 95 points in 2017 to 105 points in 2018, hopefully they can get no worse than 2nd in the Atlantic and if they happen to finish 1st that would be even better.
Random question. What specifically makes Tampa Bay a better team than Toronto?
In fact, what makes Pittsburgh, Washington, Tampa Bay, Boston all better than Toronto. Except in Boston's case, you really can't say defense, and Toronto will have the best offense in the league next year... So?
Sparks as backup and we are not getting first.
So its another first round match up with boston
This is a very good team.
So much better than I've seen in such a long time.
Pros:
In terms of C depth and offense, we are going to be hard to play against.
In terms of offense and PP, we can bury teams.
Cons:
In terms of being heavy, we are not going to be hard to play against.
On the D side, much remains to be seen. I can't judge preseason games against all teams that should compete for bottom 5 in the league. This is the con side of our team.
Outlook:
Again, lots to be excited about and we are totally contenders, but are we a contender that can't get past the 2nd round because of the above. That's what the season and time will show.