Post-Game Talk: Big Win 4:1 vs Calgary

[Mess]

I bet fans are happy today with Babcock and his coaching, particularly his lines now that Leafs have a big win and had the desired outcome of keeping Sean Monahan and Johnny Hockey in check.

 

[Mess]

He has a decent shot, he's just snake bitten and trying too hard, trying to make the perfect shot and just missing the net in the process. He's thinking too much, Smith must've gotten in his head.

But he's skating and doing great with passing etc.

His 1st period in particular looked like the Mitch of old that we saw last year. Making things happen when he is on the ice and a threat to score as well.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

His lack of finish is negatively impacting his linemates.

That pass by Bozak, almost anyone would have scored.

Just think how many points Bozak would have if Marner could convert on those grade A chances.

 

[ULF_55]

Just think how many points Bozak would have if Marner could convert on those grade A chances.

I really think Marner is doing that on purpose to tank Bozak's UFA status and save the Leafs money on his own contract.

 

[Jozay]

Quiet thread after a win

Had this been a loss, 10+ pages easy by now lol

or maybe cause the game started at 9pm est?

 

[Torontonian]

We played a solid road game, one of our more complete games of the season.. People might not have liked the lines, but each line played solid and weren't hemmed in our zone... well apart from the Bozak line, but thats to be expected when you have Bozo the clown and JvR together.

 

[ULF_55]

I had the pleasure if listening to theFan960 on the way into work.

or maybe cause the game started at 9pm est?

Heard a pro race driver at our high school about 45 years ago say something I thought was good.

When you lose say little, when you win saying nothing.

 

[willmma]

hey guys. I didn't watch the game last night. I watched the highlights. What was the review on Leo's empty netter about?

 

[mallory67]

Mitch is a star in the making.

 

[ULF_55]

hey guys. I didn't watch the game last night. I watched the highlights. What was the review on Leo's empty netter about?

League Initiated Review
1. In the final minute of play in the 3rd Period and at any point in Overtime (Regular Season and Playoffs), Hockey Operations will initiate the review of any scenario that would otherwise be subject to a Coach's Challenge.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Any goal scored in the last minute is reviewed by the league if they think something is wrong. It’s to prevent a blown call from determining a game if a coach has no challenge left. Calgary didn’t challenge the play.

At least that’s my understanding of the rule.

 

[Pi]

I bet fans are happy today with Babcock and his coaching, particularly his lines now that Leafs have a big win and had the desired outcome of keeping Sean Monahan and Johnny Hockey in check.

Nope. I am not happy at all.

Nylander playing 10 minutes is a f***ing joke. This lineup might have won last night but Calgary routinely gives up 40 shots a game so it's not exactly a great team to compare the Leafs to. Gaudreau and Monahan cherry pick and couldn't do that yesterday.

Long term this is not good for the Leafs. Babcock singlehandedly destroying what was the best line in the league to put Hyman and Brown with Matthews.

Now Matthews doesn't even look like his dominant self and we're stuck with a lineup that is broken on nearly all four lines but I guess congrats on the big two points?

Lets see how far we go in December with this lineup.

 

[ACC1224]

Yeah I'm sure the War Room has sports gamblers in mind on that.

You're very naive if you don't think the accuracy of the score is important to the league.
Integrity is everything.

 

[Pi]

You're very naive if you don't think the accuracy of the score is important to the league.
Integrity is everything.

Not only that, goal differential is a tie breaker in playoff scenarios. It's important to get it right no matter how many seconds are on the board.

 

[Mugzy97]

hey guys. I didn't watch the game last night. I watched the highlights. What was the review on Leo's empty netter about?

Probably reviewing offside. It was mandatory as per the rules posted above.

 

[Mugzy97]

Nope. I am not happy at all.

Long term this is not good for the Leafs. Babcock singlehandedly destroying what was the best line in the league to put Hyman and Brown with Matthews.

Now Matthews doesn't even look like his dominant self and we're stuck with a lineup that is broken on nearly all four lines but I guess congrats on the big two points?

Lets see how far we go in December with this lineup.

Find another team to cheer for? Only a special type of person can say what you just said after a 4-1 win.

 

[Bluelines]

We played a solid road game, one of our more complete games of the season.. People might not have liked the lines, but each line played solid and weren't hemmed in our zone... well apart from the Bozak line, but thats to be expected when you have Bozo the clown and JvR together.

I'm one of those sick SOB that enjoys when my team keeps the other team to 20 shots, might be boring for some but for me that is a well played hockey game.

 

[Pi]

Find another team to cheer for? Only a special type of person can say what you just said after a 4-1 win.

I am happy with the win, I am not happy with the lineup, unless you think that Nylander playing for 10 minutes is good for the team.

We beat a very mediocre Calgary team. This team will get crushed with this lineup against any good team.

 

[Pookie]

Shot Quality And Expected Goals: Part I | Corsica

This is a good read if you’re interest in xGF%

Of all the "advanced" stats, I think shot quality metrics offer the most interest.

For a "strength of schedule" ranking, there are some pretty big assumptions in there that would make the data very questionable. Such as:

• Assumption is that teams will not adjust to the opponent (eg. tactics, lines, in game adjustments)
• Assumption of player health on both sides
• No account for the starting goaltender
• Doesn't seem to account for back to back type games or fatigue

Our schedule may be ranked the toughest but I wouldn't worry for reasons noted above.

 

[Pookie]

I had the pleasure if listening to theFan960 on the way into work.


Heard a pro race driver at our high school about 45 years ago say something I thought was good.

When you lose say little, when you win saying nothing.

Maybe we should call in and start a rumour.... such as if the Flames leave... the Oilers will relocate to Calgary?

 

[Pookie]

I'm one of those sick SOB that enjoys when my team keeps the other team to 20 shots, might be boring for some but for me that is a well played hockey game.

What if we only got 10 shots ourselves?

 

[Mugzy97]

I am happy with the win, I am not happy with the lineup, unless you think that Nylander playing for 10 minutes is good for the team.

We beat a very mediocre Calgary team. This team will get crushed with this lineup against any good team.

Some of you are putting way too much stock into what the lineup is. Nylander hasn't been playing well so it actually IS best for the team to have him get his groove back on the 4th line, and it is quite obvious it worked. Stop worrying about the lineup and just enjoy this team man

 

[White Shadow]

Nope. I am not happy at all.

Nylander playing 10 minutes is a ****ing joke. This lineup might have won last night but Calgary routinely gives up 40 shots a game so it's not exactly a great team to compare the Leafs to. Gaudreau and Monahan cherry pick and couldn't do that yesterday.

Long term this is not good for the Leafs. Babcock singlehandedly destroying what was the best line in the league to put Hyman and Brown with Matthews.

Now Matthews doesn't even look like his dominant self and we're stuck with a lineup that is broken on nearly all four lines but I guess congrats on the big two points?

Lets see how far we go in December with this lineup.

Nylander has not been himself this season. He has been a drag on every line he has played on so far. Until he works his way out of it, there is no other line for him to play on that won't hurt the team.

Ten minutes is about right for poor possession players.

 

[Bluelines]

Long term this is not good for the Leafs. Babcock singlehandedly destroying what was the best line in the league to put Hyman and Brown with Matthews.

Now Matthews doesn't even look like his dominant self and we're stuck with a lineup that is broken on nearly all four lines but I guess congrats on the big two points?

Lets see how far we go in December with this lineup.

Here's a thought give the line a chance? Maybe more then 1 game? Consider this, that terrible Matthews-Brown-Hyman line shut down the hottest line in the league and the team won.

Matthews is coming off a back injury, personally knowing what a bad back can do to a person, I'm not surprised at all that Matthews is not scoring at the pace we think he should be.

BTW ... Calgary had 20 SOG

 

[Bluelines]

What if we only got 10 shots ourselves?

You're the worst best person I know.