Random thoughts:
I hate how we start. Spotting the other team a 2 or 3 goal lead by the end of the 1st a stupid way to start games. If the game starts at 7:00, we seem to show up at 7:30. If it doesn't work against the dregs like the Coyotes and the Panther's, it's suicide against a team like Boston or Tampa in the playoffs. It needs to stop.
Loved seeing Matthews finally push back and plant Weber firmly on his backside. I think it surprised Matthews. Hope he brings that more often.
We can rag on Domi, but I would have loved to have him on the Leafs, and not for the name. He's small but he plays hard and with a back-bone. He would be easily our toughest and most competitive player. He would have fit in to our core nicely.
Willy looks rejuvenated, and I love what I'm seeing from Kapanen. He's really shining, while Marleau is fading badly. Hoping Marleau can bring something in the playoffs, but I can't imagine he is very happy with how he is playing and contributing either this season. He's a professional and a proud guy. This can't be sitting well with him, wanting to contribute but being unable to.
Tavares is our Captain. There really isn't any doubt in my mind. He just exudes leadership, calm, and when push comes to shove, he's there for it.
Our Defence seems extremely unsettled, and it's showing in how Muzzin is playing. We need to have some consistency in the pairings and we sorely lack a bona fide top 4 RHD. Colin Miller makes so much sense it's not even funny as an addition, and he is my big TDL hope. Couldn't even imagine a swap that would bring in Miller and Reeves, and what that would instantly do for our team. Otherwise, it's Dubas going big game hunting in the off-season for RHD. He has the assets to get it done.
All in all, tough to watch but a win against the dirty Habs always does my heart good.
I hate how we start. Spotting the other team a 2 or 3 goal lead by the end of the 1st a stupid way to start games. If the game starts at 7:00, we seem to show up at 7:30. If it doesn't work against the dregs like the Coyotes and the Panther's, it's suicide against a team like Boston or Tampa in the playoffs. It needs to stop.
Loved seeing Matthews finally push back and plant Weber firmly on his backside. I think it surprised Matthews. Hope he brings that more often.
We can rag on Domi, but I would have loved to have him on the Leafs, and not for the name. He's small but he plays hard and with a back-bone. He would be easily our toughest and most competitive player. He would have fit in to our core nicely.
Willy looks rejuvenated, and I love what I'm seeing from Kapanen. He's really shining, while Marleau is fading badly. Hoping Marleau can bring something in the playoffs, but I can't imagine he is very happy with how he is playing and contributing either this season. He's a professional and a proud guy. This can't be sitting well with him, wanting to contribute but being unable to.
Tavares is our Captain. There really isn't any doubt in my mind. He just exudes leadership, calm, and when push comes to shove, he's there for it.
Our Defence seems extremely unsettled, and it's showing in how Muzzin is playing. We need to have some consistency in the pairings and we sorely lack a bona fide top 4 RHD. Colin Miller makes so much sense it's not even funny as an addition, and he is my big TDL hope. Couldn't even imagine a swap that would bring in Miller and Reeves, and what that would instantly do for our team. Otherwise, it's Dubas going big game hunting in the off-season for RHD. He has the assets to get it done.
All in all, tough to watch but a win against the dirty Habs always does my heart good.