Post-Game Talk: Detroit 5, Toronto 2. EVERYONE CALM THE **** DOWN!
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Even Reimer can't keep up forever. I am not an advanced stats guy; but Leafs need to make lives better for their goaltender. Not more miserable.
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Muston Atthews
Bunch of Bangerz
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Carlyle says Gardiner isn't up to standard he played at in the playoffs. Adds he's running out of time to get there.
Nithoniniel
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That's better
I wouldn't say I'm worried yet, but you can only take the preseason-excuse so far. Generally in sports a team can't just suddenly start playing with focus, timing and balanced aggression at the flick of a switch. It takes some time to get up to 100%, and it would be very unnecessary to use regular season time to do that.
The Red Wings opening night roster will go into the season with a game behind them where they had their legs under them, where they played well and meshed well. I wish we could do the same.
Like I said, I wouldn't say I'm worried. It's not optimal though.
tacoburrito
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I thought Ranger was the worst player on the ice tonight, couldn't handle the puck and it lead to a number of good chances.
I was watching a different game than you guys then. I targeted that pairing tonight and found the opposite.
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TheLeastOfTheBunch
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What the ****? Running out of time? Is Carlyle taking his meds? Surely he realizes Ranger/Fraser or even Phaneuf haven't been better than Jake in this preseason.
Quality vs quantity. The Wings had way too many golden scoring chances tonight. Most of the time we got outshot last season, they were mostly perimeter low % shots.
This is the exact reason why corsi is next to useless.
I am trying, boo!
Meaning what exactly?
He started off ok but blew coverage twice resulting in goals.
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And you guys wonder why I think Carlyle wears his helmet a little too tight
trellaine201
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Nithoniniel
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I sort of understand what Carlyle is talking about. Gardiner does a lot of good things, but there's also a lot of times I'm wondering what the hell he is doing. Don't know how many times I've seen him down low this preseason for no good reason. He's good enough on his skates to get back, but it seems to me he is trying too hard instead of just letting the game come to him.
With that said, his overall impact is still good enough for a top 4 position in our defense. The time running out comment makes it sound like he could be sent down.
Corsi isn't useless, stats never are. You just have to know how to use it, what they tell you.
Corsi shows you puck possession primarily. As long as you use it for that, it's fine.
With that said, his overall impact is still good enough for a top 4 position in our defense. The time running out comment makes it sound like he could be sent down.
Corsi isn't useless, stats never are. You just have to know how to use it, what they tell you.
Corsi shows you puck possession primarily. As long as you use it for that, it's fine.
Crispy Crust
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It's not a mere matter of being outshot...it's how we're being outshot. Tonight, they were giving up far too many quality shots against and it bit them in the ass. Detroit has far too much skill to let them walk right up into your top circle and take shots or plop themselves right in front of your goalie. While I didn't keep track with a pen and paper, Detroit's chances hardly ever came from a rebound. Their chances were coming from cycling, winning board battles, etc.
Should be a good wake up call for the team...especially against a team that'll be in their conference.
Franson played well and handled big minutes in his first game back.
And I miss Kessel.
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