Post-Game Talk: Hockey is back - Leafs Win!

[ACC1224]

I thought they leaned way too hard into the sappy aspect, personally. A little overdone.

For myself, it just really brought us down when we were enjoying what seemed like a normal night for a change.

I guess we're so sick of hearing this stuff that it would have been nice had they just focused on hockey.

 

[Bomber0104]

I thought they leaned way too hard into the sappy aspect, personally. A little overdone.

The part where they were showing people destroying their TV sets was fun to watch.

 

[Nineteen67]

The presentation and intensity of the Edmonton game was miles ahead of this game.
I’m guessing that horrible presentation was down to NBC?

Which is odd because NBC is usually much better than CBC/Sportsnet at broadcasting hockey

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Not promising to hear Kerfoot talking about the poor quality of the ice (“the ice was sloppy and it was hard to make plays,”). And when this gets rolling there will be up to 3 games/day on that ice. Probably better for the grinding teams and bad for everyone else.

Not much you can do in Toronto hottest summer ever ... 27 days over 30 degrees ... last year we had 2

 

[JT AM da real deal]

For myself, it just really brought us down when we were enjoying what seemed like a normal night for a change.

I guess we're so sick of hearing this stuff that it would have been nice had they just focused on hockey.

Yeah we all need a little escape ...

 

[robertmac43]

Curious on what the thoughts were on the opening montage to COVID?

I thought it was well done. The narrative that sports are an escape of sorts is true and not having it through these crazy covid days has been tough for many. Rang true to me.

 

[namttebih]

Ok Grandpa

What? I have facial hair. I have longer hair. They're both groomed though. What if he grew his fingernails out? That cool too?

 

[ACC1224]

I thought it was well done. The narrative that sports are an escape of sorts is true and not having it through these crazy covid days has been tough for many. Rang true to me.

Reminding us that we need an escape took some pleasure out of the escape.

 

[ACC1224]

What? I have facial hair. I have longer hair. They're both groomed though. What if he grew his fingernails out? That cool too?

Lol.
Friedman looks like he's ready to audition for Bum Fights.

 

[willmma]

Andersen: 0.933
Price: 0.826

 

[Al14]

That's not all! I hear Price peed on the Leafs logo before the game!

Well, if that is true, I wish someone infected with Covid-19 would cough and spit all over his equipment before their next practice or game!

Maybe the entire Habs team's equipment should be peed on too!

I'm sorry, but I'm furious about the Habs using OUR LEAFS dressing room.!!!.

 

[ACC1224]

Well, if that is true, I wish someone infected with Covid-19 would cough and spit all over his equipment before their next practice or game!

Maybe the entire Habs team's equipment should be peed on too!

I'm sorry, but I'm furious about the Habs using OUR LEAFS dressing room.!!!.

I guess there's always one. Rage on.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Has Friedman been living in a cave the past 4.5 months?

 

[Bedards Dad]

Well, if that is true, I wish someone infected with Covid-19 would cough and spit all over his equipment before their next practice or game!

Maybe the entire Habs team's equipment should be peed on too!

I'm sorry, but I'm furious about the Habs using OUR LEAFS dressing room.!!!.

Well this is stupid

 

[moon111]

The answers to my questions about the Leaf's weaknesses:
- Defense? If that's our Achilles's heel, we're doing okay.
- Goaltending? Think it's mentally challenging for a goalie constantly have to make an awesome save, one for the ages every night. The team has put Andersen in a good frame of mind. He can breathe.
- Pond Hockey? The Leaf's flashy players have been a steady source of turnovers. Marner, Matthews, Tavares, Nylander combined for 2 giveaways. Only 5 by the entire team. Toronto typically tries to get at least 10 every game. Positionally, think a few needed to skate harder/closer to their dance partner. If all that's left is stick infraction as an option, you're doing it wrong. eg. Nylander.
- Scoring depth? It wasn't just Robinson, you could see it sparked his line-mates as well. This further enhances the belief the Leafs don't have to force anything. Mature patience on all lines will get the job done.
- Injuries? Will returning players be okay? *laugh* Rielly was really dominate. Mikheyev was a force.

 

[djdev]

from what I saw last night, he should be on the team ahead of Engvall at the very least.

its funny i keep hearing the same thing "we need bigger bodies to play a team like columbus" and i never understood that train of thought. he makes that 3rd line faster and harder to deal with. you are more likely to win by using players that fit your style than using players that play the other teams style. he should be playing if he contributes more to our system than goat or giraffe lol. and i believe he does bring more..quite substantially more.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

The Leafs gave up 5 high danger chances all game even though they were shorthanded 6 times. For reference, the best team at limiting high danger chances (Minnesota) gave up an average of 8.5 per game. So a pretty good defensive showing I think. And it's not just that Montreal is awful, as they were the 5th best team in the league at generating high danger chances

 

[banks]

I'm going to start calling [Kerfoot] 'the fisherman', because he belongs at C.

Nice.

 

[8816 others]

There was fake crowd noise? I couldn't hear it with my AC going.

 

[djdev]

Well, if that is true, I wish someone infected with Covid-19 would cough and spit all over his equipment before their next practice or game!

Maybe the entire Habs team's equipment should be peed on too!

I'm sorry, but I'm furious about the Habs using OUR LEAFS dressing room.!!!.

lol it was keefes idea. why so angry?

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

Well, if that is true, I wish someone infected with Covid-19 would cough and spit all over his equipment before their next practice or game!

Maybe the entire Habs team's equipment should be peed on too!

I'm sorry, but I'm furious about the Habs using OUR LEAFS dressing room.!!!.

I wonder if you put your name to this post what would happen. Moments like this make me realize how bad anonymity is for civilized discussion

 

[Morgs]

I wish I know what you guys are all making fun of, but I've blocked about half this board

 

[Sniper99]

Robertson led all players on either team in 5v5 Corsi, SF%, xGA%, SCF% and had 100% HDCF.

Just sayin....

LOL corsi his normal stats looked good minus the 1 penalty

 

[qqaz]

I wish I know what you guys are all making fun of, but I've blocked about half this board

Someone's mad that the Habs were using the home team dressing room... Like all-caps and stars type mad.

People will complain about ANYTHING.

 

[ACC1224]

I wish I know what you guys are all making fun of, but I've blocked about half this board

Use to do the same but when they changed it so you can't see the thread I had to clear it out or miss out on GDT's, etc.
Stupid feature.