GDT: Game #3/56: Re-Set. | Toronto @ Ottawa | Jan 16th 2021

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

it will be interesting to see how the Leafs play in front of a goalie that they haven't completely lost all faith in

 

[robertmac43]

I'm also very excited to not have to deal with Fred giving up 5 goals on 2.8 xG.

Sheeesh, it was that bad eh?

 

[Morgs]

Sheeesh, it was that bad eh?

Like I said last night, the first 5 goals were basically the only decent chances Ottawa had. It wasn't until Fred let in 5 he made save(s) he wasn't fully expected to.

At what point do you stop saying "well can't blame Fred" when every team gives up a few good chances a game.

 

[BertCorbeau]

3rd game in 4 nights, I would expect some line up shuffles particularly after last night's turd.

Campbell will hopefully come in strong.

Sens have the youthful legs but overall conditioning hasn't been normal with a short camp, so maybe they'll fall a bit flat as the game goes.

No excuses for a loss here tonight.

 

[Rogue Leader]

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Why do they look like a boy band??? No wonder why we are not getting hits.

 

[Morgs]

Also, I'm not really understanding the Vesey hate. Thornton, I get- I'm just not ready to participate.

 

[The Podium]

Will be interesting to see what happens moving forward if Campbell has a strong outing.

Also I expect a big game from Matthews and Marner.

Time to shuffle the lines Sheldon, this new look isnt working. Also would like for Bogo not to be out there.

Tavares and Nylander looked good the first 2 games. Interesting that we havent had all 4 of the big boys going at the same time.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Also, I'm not really understanding the Vesey hate. Thornton, I get- I'm just not ready to participate.

nothing against him, but he's pretty useless out there. I'd rather have someone in the lineup who isn't content with just being a passenger, like Robertson

 

[Morgs]

nothing against him, but he's pretty useless out there. I'd rather have someone in the lineup who isn't content with just being a passenger, like Robertson

Sure, but he's proven to be relatively effective at times in the past and the Leafs very clearly want to have three strong lines. Other than Hyman/Kerfoot, I'm not convinced we have anybody I'd rather slot there.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

I hope Campbell plays solid and starts running away with the starter job. I am done with Andersen. This guy is our Dan Cloutier

 

[IrishInOntario]

wanna see

Mikyeyev-Matthews-Nylander
Hyman-Tavares-Marner
Robertson-Jumbo-Kerfoot
Barbanov-Spezza-Simmonds

Rielly Brodie
Muzzin Holl/Lily
Sandin Dermott

then again I can make all the line combos BUT work ethic and compete level cannot be thought it has to come from within; hating to lose; willing to compete, i.e. it has to come from the heart. This team lacks heart IMO

Prove me wrong

Why pull Nylander and Tavares apart when they have combined for 9 points in 2 games?... Why not just give Marner and Matthews Hyman back and let the lines do what they do?

 

[Critical13]

it will be interesting to see how the Leafs play in front of a goalie that they haven't completely lost all faith in

I agree.

nothing against him, but he's pretty useless out there. I'd rather have someone in the lineup who isn't content with just being a passenger, like Robertson

I haven’t minded Vesey. From my POV, Spezza and Barbanov have been much worse. The ice is tilted against them on every shift this season.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Matthews is going to explode tonight. McD did it to Vancouver, Mack did it to Colorado, Matthews' turn to just dominate a team this season.

He better. Gets paid too much money not to do anything on the scoresheet for 3 straight games.

 

[Nooodles]

Please move Thornton and Vesey off the top 6
Put there Hyman and Mikheyev and play Robertson, also put Sandin and Lehtonen in

 

[Ambassador Bridge]

Ottawa will trap the Leafs tonight; that's the way to beat Toronto.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I agree.



I haven’t minded Vesey. From my POV, Spezza and Barbanov have been much worse. The ice is tilted against them on every shift this season.

the 4th line has been completely unplayable, but that's a running theme when Engvall isn't on it

 

[Shanwhatplan]

Let’s see if the boys can redeem themselves.

Will be disappointed if we don’t see Lehtonen.

Lehtonen won’t be getting in unless there’s an injury, or until we have enough cap room that we don’t have to send Dermott or Bogosian down. Correct?

 

[AvroArrow]

Please get Thornton off the top line and put Hyman back. That line worked so much better with Zach battling down low and winning pucks. I love Jumbo, but he's clearly not a 1st line player. Assuming Campbell is starting today, please be better than Freddy. Robertson needs to be in the lineup.

 

[Critical13]

Lehtonen won’t be getting in unless there’s an injury, or until we have enough cap room that we don’t have to send Dermott or Bogosian down. Correct?

Correct. At this point, I feel like with another bad outing, I will be willing to lose Dell to waivers if it means playing our best possible options.

 

[Shanwhatplan]

Barabanov out
Hyman & Mikheyev & Vesey dropped down one
Robertson first line
Campbell in until he needs a rest
Dell backup

Hyman dropped down?! Why?

 

[AvroArrow]

Ottawa will trap the Leafs tonight; that's the way to beat Toronto.

Take random shots on Freddy is the way to beat Toronto. 4 garbage goals yesterday, Saturday night, please just win.

 

[Critical13]

The third line has been quite good and I am afraid to break that line up.

I don’t want to say but I believe most of us are thinking it - Mik isn’t yet close to being back to the player he was. It’s going to take time. I’d rather not have him in the top 6 right now, though...

 

[Kalv]

Hey guys. Are you sure Campbell starts? I did not see it mentioned anywhere?

 

[PromisedLand]

Why pull Nylander and Tavares apart when they have combined for 9 points in 2 games?... Why not just give Marner and Matthews Hyman back and let the lines do what they do?

because we need Nylander to get Matthews going; and we need Tavares to get Marner going

also....

Matthews-Nylander duo has had more success than Matthews Marner
Tavares-Marner duo has had more success then Tavares-Nylander

 

[RoadWarrior]

Will be interesting to see what happens moving forward if Campbell has a strong outing.

Also I expect a big game from Matthews and Marner.

Time to shuffle the lines Sheldon, this new look isnt working. Also would like for Bogo not to be out there.

Tavares and Nylander looked good the first 2 games. Interesting that we havent had all 4 of the big boys going at the same time.

I'll be the first to say it.

Campbell should be the starter.