GDT: Gaem vs. Toronto

[garnetpalmetto]

So Svech was dominant in the first. For the first time he looked like he was the first forward in the draft. Fell off quite a bit the rest but I’m glad he got rewarded, he created the first goal almost solo.

I watched the TO broadcast for giggles. They flat out accuses the building for padding the shot clock. Multiple times. They go to the panel in between periods and Friedman said people were doubting it even in the studio and that the “boys upstairs” actually went back and counted them all to verify that it was legit. Then the next period the game guys said it wasn’t padded again anyways.

My god **** all those people. So arrogant.

All around good effort. Rask got brought in slow, everyone contributed it seemed. Aho wasn’t too noticeable. Defense played great I thought.

There's a main board thread in which a few Leafs fans did the same. So I brought out the numbers and wouldn't you know it, the difference between our average shot total at PNC Arena and our average shot total on the road is about 2 shots/game?

First, let's start with our home games.

Date	Opponent	CAR Shots	OPP Shots
10/4/18	NYI	46	20
10/7/18	NYR	40	24
10/9/18	VAN	33	25
10/20/18	COL	43	22
10/26/18	SJS	41	23
10/28/18	NYI	39	20
10/30/18	BOS	44	31
11/10/18	DET	52	32
11/12/18	CHI	40	35
11/17/18	CBJ	31	24
11/18/18	NJD	25	34
11/21/18	TOR	45	32

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

And now away

Date	Opponent	CAR Shots	OPP Shots
10/5/18	CBJ	35	32
10/13/18	MIN	57	23
10/14/18	WPG	43	26
10/16/18	TBL	40	27
10/22/18	DET	39	21
11/2/18	ARI	51	25
11/3/18	VGK	34	25
11/6/18	STL	39	20
11/8/18	CHI	34	38

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

And now the averages:

CAR Average Shots (Home) - 39.92
CAR Average Shots (Away) - 38

OPP Average Shots Allowed (@ PNC Arena) - 26.83
OPP Average Shots Allowed (Away) - 26.33

 

[SaskCanesFan]

So Svech was dominant in the first. For the first time he looked like he was the first forward in the draft. Fell off quite a bit the rest but I’m glad he got rewarded, he created the first goal almost solo.

I watched the TO broadcast for giggles. They flat out accuses the building for padding the shot clock. Multiple times. They go to the panel in between periods and Friedman said people were doubting it even in the studio and that the “boys upstairs” actually went back and counted them all to verify that it was legit. Then the next period the game guys said it wasn’t padded again anyways.

My god **** all those people. So arrogant.

All around good effort. Rask got brought in slow, everyone contributed it seemed. Aho wasn’t too noticeable. Defense played great I thought.

Yeah I was subjected to Sportsnet as well. Friedman is the only guy on the entire broadcast, in game or studio, that can connect 2 brain cells together. It's embarrassing, Greg Millen is a clown

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Mirtle had his Athletic staff count the shots as well. I believe they came up with 28

 

[Stickpucker]

So Svech was dominant in the first. For the first time he looked like he was the first forward in the draft. Fell off quite a bit the rest but I’m glad he got rewarded, he created the first goal almost solo.

I watched the TO broadcast for giggles. They flat out accuses the building for padding the shot clock. Multiple times. They go to the panel in between periods and Friedman said people were doubting it even in the studio and that the “boys upstairs” actually went back and counted them all to verify that it was legit. Then the next period the game guys said it was padded again anyways.

My god **** all those people. So arrogant.

All around good effort. Rask got brought in slow, everyone contributed it seemed. Aho wasn’t too noticeable. Defense played great I thought.

Yeah I saw Leaf fans insisting we should be fined for "stat padding"

 

[Navin R Slavin]

And he was flying home after the game. I wonder if he’s back for Friday? I hope everything turns out ok for him and his family.

Aw, Tripper. Hugs to you, you big lug.

 

[AeroFishOne]

You know I really should like Toronto more than I do because i like a lot of their team but damn if the media and their fans make it impossible to enjoy any amount of success they may have.

Feel for Tripp,we get on the guy but he really seems like a good dude and I’d certainly miss him from the tv cast. Hope whatever else his father heals quickly. Might have missed it in the game thread but did anyone catch him saying he rather be streaming than streaking in this cold weather, or something to that effect.

 

[AeroFishOne]

Can we go ahead and sign Ferland to an extension. At this pace he may get rather expensive. Not a question really just a statement. I’d certainly rather sign him than TT based on this year so far.

 

[Wolfpuck]

I know we all like to complain about him and dunk on him, but did anybody else notice Tripp get super emotional at the end of the game when he dedicated the win to his Dad? My wife and I both got the impression that it sounded like Emmet, Jr.'s not in good health.

I was at the game, so I missed that.

For all the crap I give Tripp, he's a good guy, and he's all about having fun, which is what the game is about. I hope everything will be okay with his father.

 

[zman77]

 

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[zman77]

 

[VaCaps Fan]

#canessurge

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Great win!

 

[DaveG]

Darling has a .903 sv%. McBackup going into the night had a .903 sv%.

You'd think it was Cmc at .935 and Darling at .850 the way people talk about the two.

What I like about Curtis is how well he tracks the puck through traffic. But if I need someone to play laterally a bit, I'd rather have Darling.

The team has played some real good games in front of McC. Trying to think of his biggest save of the night. Maybe a shoulder shrug save through a screen? He did his job, but they really did an amazing job in front of him.

I think the telling thing with that is just how solid Curtis has been in his positioning. He hasn't been having to make the great saves because he's been in the right position every time the last two starts.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Maybe third time’s the charm with goalies!

 

[Drivebytrucker]

I think the telling thing with that is just how solid Curtis has been in his positioning. He hasn't been having to make the great saves because he's been in the right position every time the last two starts.

Exactly

McStarter is quiet, calm and doesn't use any more movement that he has to.

Darling is a beached whale in there. He has to make the big save because he's never in the proper position

 

[Ole Gil]

I think the telling thing with that is just how solid Curtis has been in his positioning. He hasn't been having to make the great saves because he's been in the right position every time the last two starts.

I hope you're right. But I thought last night was a performance based on team defense, which gave up nothing other than that Tavares goal. Nothing like the Columbus game, where the BlueJackets were skating straight up the gut unchecked all night.

 

[FlyingSquirrels]

#canessurge

So winning 2 games in a row is now a surge?

 

[FlyingSquirrels]

Can we go ahead and sign Ferland to an extension. At this pace he may get rather expensive. Not a question really just a statement. I’d certainly rather sign him than TT based on this year so far.

This times 100. And Martinook too if we can ever get him slotted in the proper 4th line role. Love both of those guys.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

So winning 2 games in a row is now a surge?

Against Toronto!

 

[The Jerk Store]

So winning 2 games in a row is now a surge?

Baby steps

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Come on now. We all know it'd be the most Canes thing ever to beat the top team in the East one game, then lose to the worst team in the East through following game

 

[DaveG]

I hope you're right. But I thought last night was a performance based on team defense, which gave up nothing other than that Tavares goal. Nothing like the Columbus game, where the BlueJackets were skating straight up the gut unchecked all night.

You likely have a point with that as well. Personally I'd stay with Mac and roll Darling on the next start.

 

[RodTheBawd]

KK was impressive, he's developed really well. His flow is solid too.