If the Leafs get swept, what should Shanahan do?

[member 290103]

Time to start considering the fallout that could occur here if the Leafs are swept. What moves will this compel Shanahan to make? Would they move a player like Marner or Nylander for a defenseman? Will this cause them to re-think their plan? What sort of damage could this do to the psyche's of a player like Matthews?

So far it's been a complete and utter debacle. It can get worse though.

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[Dellstrom]

I think it could convince Matthews to finally switch to professional lacrosse. Or maybe for him to take up finger painting.

 

[izzy]

get a reliable two way dman

team is too inexperienced to just hope for the best with that d core

 

[GodEmperor]

Fire Babcock
Sign Tavares
Let Bozak, Komarov and JVR walk

 

[Maplebeasts]

They are not moving any of Nylander or Marner. They have loads of cap space, sign a dman.

 

[member 290103]

They are not moving any of Nylander or Marner. They have loads of cap space, sign a dman.

That's a bit of a fallacy though. Just like Edmonton had loads of cap space the year before last. They need that space if they intend to keep these players.

 

[McRpro]

A team isn't in trouble until they lose a home game.

Remember that.

Anyone recall Leafs VS Wings in 1993?

 

[dukeofjive]

Let the kids grow, its only year 2 of making the playoffs again.

 

[member 290103]

A team isn't in trouble until they lose a home game.

Remember that.

Anyone recall Leafs VS Wings in 1993?

This Leafs team is not going to win 4 of 5 against the Bruins. They have been absolutely obliterated this far.

 

[JianYang]

They need to stay the course. The weakness is still at the top end of defense.

There's really no need to panic even if they get swept.

Leaf fans simply underestimated Boston, and there's no shame in losing to them if that's the way it goes down.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

This isn't a reactionary thread at all

 

[member 290103]

This isn't a reactionary thread at all

It's been an absolutely devastating start to this series. It's been shocking how dominated the Leafs have been. I am just wondering if they need to look at a more drastic change than just adding another mid level player.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

The Leafs problem right now is they tied for the 6th most points in the league but have to play the team with the 4th most points in the league in the 1st round without home ice advantage. They've sucked so far but not as much as the playoff format does.

 

[MardyBum]

Get or sign a major dman who can play defense and pk?

 

[RandV]

The Leafs problem right now is they tied for the 6th most points in the league but have to play the team with the 4th most points in the league in the 1st round without home ice advantage. They've sucked so far but not as much as the playoff format does.

Under the old conference playoff format the Leafs would be playing the Pens right now, not that much of an improvement.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

It's been an absolutely devastating start to this series. It's been shocking how dominated the Leafs have been. I am just wondering if they need to look at a more drastic change than just adding another mid level player.

If you mean trading Marner or Nylander no, no they do not

 

[LeafsLegendAkiBerg]

This Leafs team is not going to win 4 of 5 against the Bruins. They have been absolutely obliterated this far.

I think that the point was that that series in '93 had the Leafs being outscored 19-8 in the three games that they lost (6-2, 6-3 and 7-3). I don't have much confidence in this team though.

 

[CuriousGeorge]

Time to start considering the fallout that could occur here if the Leafs are swept. What moves will this compel Shanahan to make? Would they move a player like Marner or Nylander for a defenseman? Will this cause them to re-think their plan? What sort of damage could this do to the psyche's of a player like Matthews?

So far it's been a complete and utter debacle. It can get worse though.

What series have you been watching? Do you not understand that the Maple Leafs have not been eliminated yet? Why have this discussion then?

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

I think it could convince Matthews to finally switch to professional lacrosse. Or maybe for him to take up finger painting.

I think Matthews can be a full-time model.

Candy-cane model.

Look at the generational balance on the rails here.

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

 

[Seanaconda]

Dang fanbase went from expecting a cup to thinking about blowing the team up in two games

 

[Perfect_Drug]

I personally have the Bruins pegged for going to the Finals.



Btw this same Bruins squad obliterated the Penguins. Crosby Malkin and Iginla held pointless in the series. These guys ain't no slouches.

Pens have been fine. Im not a fan, but I'm sure Toronto will be fine as well.

 

[The List Of Jericho]

Time to start considering the fallout that could occur here if the Leafs are swept. What moves will this compel Shanahan to make? Would they move a player like Marner or Nylander for a defenseman? Will this cause them to re-think their plan? What sort of damage could this do to the psyche's of a player like Matthews?

So far it's been a complete and utter debacle. It can get worse though.

Newsflash: The Leafs rebuild is ahead of schedule...it would do nothing.

 

[lomiller1]

Time to start considering the fallout that could occur here if the Leafs are swept. What moves will this compel Shanahan to make? Would they move a player like Marner or Nylander for a defenseman? Will this cause them to re-think their plan? What sort of damage could this do to the psyche's of a player like Matthews?

So far it's been a complete and utter debacle. It can get worse though.

I doubt he changes anything. The lack of movement at the trade deadline or even at the start of the season tells me the Leafs management never thought the team was ready to make that next step. I think they just keep doing the slow build, drafting and developing.

 

[LeafFever]

Only in Toronto would this be considered. This is the best young team in the NHL. Give it time. They were dead-lastlast 2 years ago.
Absolutely NOT do you pull and Edmonton and trade a blue chip winger for a top 4 D. Travis Dermott is that top 4 D. Terrific young DMan who will only get better.
I laugh how Florida can have "Great Young Talent" for years but already Toronto needs to make changes.

 

[LeafFever]

I personally have the Bruins pegged for going to the Finals.



Btw this same Bruins squad obliterated the Penguins. Crosby Malkin and Iginla held pointless in the series. These guys ain't no slouches.

Pens have been fine. Im not a fan, but I'm sure Toronto will be fine as well.

Why use regular season stats when Toronto dominated the Bruins the past 2 years. Leafs are 7-1 in the regular season against Boston the past 2 seasons.