GDT: Avalanche @ Maple Leafs 1/13/24 @ 5:00PM MNT (Emergency GDT)

[Pokecheque]

The Leafs got away with a lot in the first and we got away with a lot in the 3rd. It probably didn't help the Leafs that their dollar-store Patton Oswald look-a-like Hobbit kept losing his shit and screaming at the officials.

It's curious, why anyone in the Leafs front office believe that this guy is the answer. I would have thought he'd have been replaced by now.

I think he’s a very good coach, but I also think he’s run out of ideas on how to motivate this core. Dangle took him to task for some of his weird deployment decisions.

Under the layer of humor and OTT, he breaks down the game nicely and it is interesting to see the game from another perspective. His breakdown of the Manson crosscheck was hilarious.

I love that his producer is an Avs fan, adding to his angst. Even added his own words at one point.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

I think he’s a very good coach, but I also think he’s run out of ideas on how to motivate this core. Dangle took him to task for some of his weird deployment decisions.

Why do you think he’s a very good coach?

He’s been consistently out coached and unable to adjust over and over in playoff hockey. In a 7 game series, he has no answers to how teams play the Leafs.

It’s one-way, offensive hockey with zero attention to detail or willingness to sacrifice points and individual glory for team success.

 

[Metallo]

Are the Leafs even a good team? There are 25th in RW with only 13. Behind powerhouses such has CGY, STL, DET, and BUF.

 

[Azrael89]

Are the Leafs even a good team? There are 25th in RW with only 13. Behind powerhouses such has CGY, STL, DET, and BUF.

They are a deeply flawed team with a bunch of max paid superstars. That defense won't get it done at any point.

 

[Pokecheque]

Why do you think he’s a very good coach?

He’s been consistently out coached and unable to adjust over and over in playoff hockey. In a 7 game series, he has no answers to how teams play the Leafs.

It’s one-way, offensive hockey with zero attention to detail or willingness to sacrifice points and individual glory for team success.

That’s not true at all. The Leafs last year were an elite defensive team as well as a dynamic offensive team. They’re not this year but that’s not just on him.

As far as postseason adjustments, which one would you have liked for him to make? One that didn’t rely on the “core four?” That’s the problem with the Leafs—they’ve had depth issues as bad if not worse than the Avs. And it doesn’t help that Mitch Marner loses his GD mind in the postseason. I think he finally showed up last year and lo and behold, they finally advanced past the first round.

 

[sethro109]

What an absolute toolbag Simon Benoit was. Shoving Mikko in front of the net AFTER the GWG was scored.

Not sure If you caught it, but Mikko gave him a pretty hard slash for that. Refs watching the whole thing. Pretty funny.

 

[Azrael89]

After last night, if Byram or Girard are indeed available in a trade, I think the Leafs should be one of the first teams calling. They have absolutely nothing on defense.

 

[Pokecheque]

Are the Leafs even a good team? There are 25th in RW with only 13. Behind powerhouses such has CGY, STL, DET, and BUF.

They may not be anymore. Dangle actually said that in an earlier LFR. They certainly don’t have the defense and goaltending.

Not sure If you caught it, but Mikko gave him a pretty hard slash for that. Refs watching the whole thing. Pretty funny.

Yeah I saw that. He had it coming.

 

[xbestboybandever]

Manson seems to be getting back to his usual self. Say what you will, having that guy come playoff time is far more valuable than people want to admit.

 

[lionsDen]

After the horrid start for the whole team. georgiev was stellar. They are starting to show more consistency.

 

[AvsMakar08]

After last night, if Byram or Girard are indeed available in a trade, I think the Leafs should be one of the first teams calling. They have absolutely nothing on defense.

Nylander for Girard straight up.

 

[Raucherhusten]

Nylander for Girard straight up.

Only if the Leafs retain 50%. Dude is getting expensive fast.

Btw, if Mikko wants more than Nylander/Pasta - f*ck him!

 

[Ararana]

The 2 points is great but reading HFLeafs wild overreactions is priceless.

 

[Spilot23]

The 2 points is great but reading HFLeafs wild overreactions is priceless.

They didn't lose because they stopped playing. They loss because of the refs

 

[Ceremony]

They didn't lose because they stopped playing. They loss because of the refs

It's the refs because the NHL (Bettman) needs to keep American fans interested in the sport.

 

[Vk1ing]

Honestly, nuke and leky back soon we r going to give everyone in the league fits.

 

[the_fan]

Honestly, nuke and leky back soon we r going to give everyone in the league fits.

Don’t forget Kovalenko and Landy. Landy in the playoffs of course

 

[Pokecheque]

After last night, if Byram or Girard are indeed available in a trade, I think the Leafs should be one of the first teams calling. They have absolutely nothing on defense.

No way will Treliving go for either of those. I’m guessing he tries like hell to get Noah Hanifin even though I have no idea how they’d get him extended.

 

[Avs_19]

Manson seems to be getting back to his usual self. Say what you will, having that guy come playoff time is far more valuable than people want to admit.

He's playing better for sure and one other good part is how the refs are looking the other way on certain things. Yesterday wasn't the first time in recent weeks where he has gotten away with a blatant cheap cross check. He also does this thing where he holds a guy along the boards but disguises it in a way where it doesn't look like holding. We know in the playoffs they'll swallow the whistles even more so that bodes well for a guy like Manson.

 

[Mr Zappalanche]

I cant believe that stupid refs didnt called that savage crosscheck from Manson on Matthews

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

To claim the refs lost the game for them is obviously clown shoes. But the refs let the Avs get away with some egregious shit in the third.

 

[JoeSakic13]

To claim the refs lost the game for them is obviously clown shoes. But the refs let the Avs get away with some egregious shit in the third.

My whole family (Toronto based) is claiming that “ruined the game”.

I guess they’re still recovering from those missed calls as they just lost to Detroit in regulation too.

 

[henchman21]

I missed the game.... but was great to see later they came back and won. Great start to 2024!

 

[Foppa2118]

More proof that this team can beat anyone when they're playing the way they're capable of.

Some 22 playoff style domination in this game. MacKinnon and Makar otherworldly.