GDT: GDT 12-13-18

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I'll say this though -

I do not like the Leafs PP set up. One of the reasons Vasi was able to do so well is - as an athletic goaltender - he doesn't need much time to square to a shooter. With zero one-time threats since Marner and Matthews each play their strong side, it's going to be harder to beat him.

Does Toronto not have anyone with a good One-T? I know it's an odd critique of a top 10 PP, but there weren't a lot of shots I was worried about on the PP (not counting scrambles).

I think Kapanen and Nylander have pretty good one timers, but that's about it. Matthews is also generally so good on his strong side that it doesn't matter. The Leafs more rely on fast puck movement and crowding the front of the net. It hasn't really worked so well lately, probably because teams are starting to figure it out

 

[Critical13]

Buff is having an incredible game. Lowry and Tanev also crazy good.

 

[7even]

How many points did Iscariot get today. I got 3-1 odds he doesn't break 75 points and I feel mighty confident...

You're dedicated to this bit huh

 

[Sam Spade]

So many late comebacks by teams this season. Makes you not want to turn off games so you don't miss anything.

 

[snipes]

McDavid with his 4th post in the last two games.

WPG comes back to win it just after.

 

[Skolman]

Damn Connor, so close

 

[Coffey]

Good game, Jets

 

[KCC]

weak. good ol talbot. lol

 

[Sky04]

That's cool then, easy ignore choice lol

I'm glad you felt the need to post that.

 

[flamesforcup]

Nice shot Morrisey.

 

[Mr Tadakichi]

Damnit, well we got a point after getting beaten like mule. I'll take it.

 

[2023FriendshipTour]

Did McDavid fall or something? Or just gave up on the play.

 

[Coffey]

With our defense what it is.. I'm definitely ok with a point against the Jets.
Such a good team.

 

[Critical13]

Talbot, cmon...

 

[PromisedLand]

I hate "goal posts"

that is all

 

[snipes]

Brutal goal to let in by Talbot.

 

[syz]

Did McDavid fall or something? Or just gave up on the play.

Nurse was the one looking like he gave up on the play. Wasn't McDavid's guy.

 

[Skolman]

That's Talbot for ya, oh well.

Very happy with getting 3 out of a possible 4 points in the Peg this year.

 

[Critical13]

Vancouver opportunistically scoring their way out of the Hughes sweepstakes despite being dominated all game.

Brave, but probably not ideal...

 

[snipes]

With our defense what it is.. I'm definitely ok with a point against the Jets.
Such a good team.

Yeah take the point. We struggled without Klefbom and Russell.

The Jets are a damn good team and it showed, they deserved the win.

 

[nbwingsfan]

The camera is on an angle.

You are literally the ONLY person, including your own fans, denying it's a goal..
Shouldn't that say something?

 

[CgyFlamesftw]

That was actually a nice shot by Morrissey.

 

[Sam Spade]

Brutal goal to let in by Talbot.

Yeah that and the Laine goal were real stinkers by him.

 

[7even]

I'll say this though -

I do not like the Leafs PP set up. One of the reasons Vasi was able to do so well is - as an athletic goaltender - he doesn't need much time to square to a shooter. With zero one-time threats since Marner and Matthews each play their strong side, it's going to be harder to beat him.

Does Toronto not have anyone with a good One-T? I know it's an odd critique of a top 10 PP, but there weren't a lot of shots I was worried about on the PP (not counting scrambles).

Eh. Their one goal was Kappy beating a squared Vasi clean. Toronto's PP usually runs around Matthews picking a corner or Marner threading it to the slot for a tip, tap in, or jam. Matthews was not good this game and Tampa did a really good job clearing the net front, and Vasi is so big and athletic that you're not getting low shots by him. The inefficacy was matchup vs systematic, IMO.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Josh Morrissey is such an underrated star in this game. I am starting to sound like a broken record. Jets can play it any way you want. With skill or on the boards.