Post-Game Talk: Leafs @ Blues 7 PM CBC - Polak verses Gunnarsson

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Here I was thinking this would have been a long night after that first 10 minutes. What a turn around.

Same. Blues came on hard but Leafs turned the tables!

Very satisfying win. So glad Kadri had his big game finally

 

[TML1]

I see bernier and sparks on the team next year

 

[hockeyes]

Kadri has these games... about 5-10 a season where he plays with an edge. He is noticeable. He engages. He doesn't win fights or anything but he at least hits back. He goes to the net and you can see a spark.

You think, I could get behind this. Keep doing this. Keep playing this way.

And then the other 72 games happen.

Watch the tape from this game 43. Over and over. Aside from a weak dump attempt that turned into a breakaway in period 1, you had a great game.

You can be a very serviceable 2C here or somewhere else. Just stay consistent.

On a scale of 1-10, how disappointed are you that the Leafs weren't out shot in a win? Is it 9 or 10?

 

[mikebel111*]

On a scale of 1-10, how disappointed are you that the Leafs weren't out shot in a win? Is it 9 or 10?

 

[Le Cobra]

these are The NEW LEAFS. LOVIN IT.

 

[Dustin]

Nice game from Toronto's perspective. Would not want to be in St Louis' dressing room with Hitch tonight. STL looked tired and as the game went on they got slower.

 

[Darkside Blue]

On a scale of 1-10, how disappointed are you that the Leafs weren't out shot in a win? Is it 9 or 10?

*****y, but fair.

 

[Captain Creampuff]

Told you guys we suck

 

[Ovate]

Kadri has these games... about 5-10 a season where he plays with an edge. He is noticeable. He engages. He doesn't win fights or anything but he at least hits back. He goes to the net and you can see a spark.

You think, I could get behind this. Keep doing this. Keep playing this way.

And then the other 72 games happen.

Watch the tape from this game 43. Over and over. Aside from a weak dump attempt that turned into a breakaway in period 1, you had a great game.

You can be a very serviceable 2C here or somewhere else. Just stay consistent.

We disagree on how good he is when he isn't "on", but you're absolutely right that there are a handful of games each year where he just takes it to the next level.

They tend to be games where he gets pushed around a lot. There was one game against Winnipeg last year where he took a nasty hit and then played like a franchise center for the rest of the game.

 

[Pookie]

On a scale of 1-10, how disappointed are you that the Leafs weren't out shot in a win? Is it 9 or 10?

I am happy when my team wins. Period. Happy when Carlyle's team got in the playoffs. Happy every time we beat the Sens, Habs and Canucks.

You must have me confused with one of the "at least we are losing the right way" crowd.

Pointing out shot totals is my gift to them. Highlighting in practical terms how most CF stats are generally only weakly correlated to wins.

 

[ConnorTO]

Kadri also 14 for 19 on faceoffs.

Absolute beast game by him tonight

god damm

 

[LeafsandSharksfan]

Huzzah!

 

[Ovate]

I'm disappointed with the way Babcock has been handling Boyes. He's consistently given among the lowest time on ice, but still produces well and drives possession. Boyes has earned more ice time than he's getting, and I'd say even deserves a shot in the top six.

 

[Warden of the North]

Im shocked.

Babcock is a magician

 

[garce]

I really thought we were in for a whupping! Surprised, but pleased!

Man me too, I was sure it was all set for 6-7 goal loss, I never bet against the Leafs but I didn't even consider throwing a few shekels on them tonite.

 

[Dustin]

I'm disappointed with the way Babcock has been handling Boyes. He's consistently given among the lowest time on ice, but still produces well and drives possession. Boyes has earned more ice time than he's getting, and I'd say even deserves a shot in the top six.

Kinda feel the same way. I wonder if it is a sweet spot kinda thing. If he plays anymore he gets tired and becomes ineffective. Don't know but it's weird.

 

[Hunter74]

Man that Gunnarson looked like garbage. Lol

 

[Clark4Ever]

I'm disappointed with the way Babcock has been handling Boyes. He's consistently given among the lowest time on ice, but still produces well and drives possession. Boyes has earned more ice time than he's getting, and I'd say even deserves a shot in the top six.

I like Boyes as well, but at his age, I think he needs to play in a limited role against secondary opposition to be effective. Babcock has proven that he knows how to get the most out of the players on the roster.

 

[garce]

Man that Gunnarson looked like garbage. Lol

It was interesting to see Gunnar on the opposition, garbage is a little harsh, but Polak came off looking a little better than this board tends to give him credit for.

 

[burpsalot]

I'm disappointed with the way Babcock has been handling Boyes. He's consistently given among the lowest time on ice, but still produces well and drives possession. Boyes has earned more ice time than he's getting, and I'd say even deserves a shot in the top six.

I feel similar. His production has been pretty good for his icetime & of all the Leafs, he has the look of the most "natural" shooter. There was a stretch of 3 games that he had 4 points & a game with 2 goals, but one was called back. I thought he might be given more ice but it seemed to diminish. He's a pretty smart cookie in the offensive zone.

 

[A1LeafNation]

With Boyes, this is his first season with the Leafs after they drafted him. Babcock likes to bring these types of guys along slowly.

 

[garce]

I like Boyes as well, but at his age, I think he needs to play in a limited role against secondary opposition to be effective. Babcock has proven that he knows how to get the most out of the players on the roster.

Going forward Boyes will be one of the first out as the younger offensive guys come in. He knew what he was signing up for.

 

[garce]

Listening to Hughson call a Canucks game while they get pounded is very enjoyable.

 

[alliuk12]

bernier should be left in the ahl were he belongs

 

[TheProspector]

Sparks is legit. That's pretty exciting. BTW< did you guys see that the zamboni driver had to get signed as the Marlies backup? Pretty hilarious.