TheDoldrums
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I'll say it again - that web site is "dumb", our PO chances are way better than 65%, even without Mikheyev.
Agreed. The Athletic's model has us at 88%.
I'll say it again - that web site is "dumb", our PO chances are way better than 65%, even without Mikheyev.
Tampa locker room: hey guys remember how we had an amazing season last year and sucked in the playoffs? This year let's just not try at all cuz were sleeping giants. Let's f***ing lose a bunch because our egos dont play into this, were sleeping giants after all. Losing is fine, let's attempt to make the playoffs by the skin of our teeth and "save" energy!true. I guess I don’t really hold as much weight in the stats. I personally think Tampa are just playing their game and learned lastyear not to burn out in the reg season. I feel they are a sleeping giant. Saving themselves for playoffs and aiming at 2nd or 3rd in Atlantic. Meaning not playing Bruins first round and getting hot at the right time. This is just a hunch but I think they learned a lot lastyear and only care about post season. They could be scary good soon. Or they could miss playoffs entirely. I hope I’m wrong.
Tampa locker room: hey guys remember how we had an amazing season last year and sucked in the playoffs? This year let's just not try at all cuz were sleeping giants. Let's ****ing lose a bunch because our egos dont play into this, were sleeping giants after all. Losing is fine, let's attempt to make the playoffs by the skin of our teeth and "save" energy!
Were sleeping giants.
Agreed LA were hot and cold on Muzzin when he was traded. Liked his game but talked about his warts too.Remember when Barrie and Muzzin came here and hfboards and the media all declared they were our best 2 dmen by miles?
Well, weve all seen the results. Theyre just players. Neither is better then Rielly, neither is better then Gardiner in his best years. Hell, Muzzin isnt any better then Phaneuf in his last few years here.
Other teams have issues. Other players arent always perfect. The grass, in fact, is not always greener on the other side.
Only after they are played
Agreed. The Athletic's model has us at 88%.
I think that Keefe coaches the same style that Dubas built the team to be and it’s not adrenaline anymore. The team probably wouldn’t have turned it around with Babcock still there, he didn’t seem to have the ability to adapt his style.Agreed LA were hot and cold on Muzzin when he was traded. Liked his game but talked about his warts too.
There are few perfect players in the league, coaches need to find ways to make the group be the best.
Still not a perfect team, and definitely has their own warts that need to be corrected somewhat before they are considered Cup caliber, but a heck of alot closer to cup caliber than the Babs team. The breakouts alone are shockily better... and the use of the points in the offensive zone.
I was a fan of babs..but what the hell was he doing? Or is this team still playing on the adrenalin from the babcock firing?
I think that Keefe coaches the same style that Dubas built the team to be and it’s not adrenaline anymore. The team probably wouldn’t have turned it around with Babcock still there, he didn’t seem to have the ability to adapt his style.
Thanks"Probably" wouldn't turn it around? Babs "didn't seem" to be able to adjust? Gotta say that's extraordinarily generous phrasing on both accounts.
You're arbitrarily assigning losses to those games again.Only after they are played
Point streak still going.Well the streak is over
Disagree. We arent getting 98 points.
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Our best shot is finishing 3rd in the East in our weak division.
We need to beat MTL FLA BUF in the 2,4,2 games left with them.
Scoreboard watch for today
Bruins over Sabres
Red wings over Lightning
Canadiens over Panthers
Anyone who complains about the Leafs defensive play should watch this Habs Panthers game.
This post is everything I’ve been meaning to say but haven’t.Agreed LA were hot and cold on Muzzin when he was traded. Liked his game but talked about his warts too.
There are few perfect players in the league, coaches need to find ways to make the group be the best.
Still not a perfect team, and definitely has their own warts that need to be corrected somewhat before they are considered Cup caliber, but a heck of alot closer to cup caliber than the Babs team. The breakouts alone are shockily better... and the use of the points in the offensive zone.
I was a fan of babs..but what the hell was he doing? Or is this team still playing on the adrenalin from the babcock firing?
Feels like the least desirable scenarios for tonight
TBL, Bos and Florida all won.
Feels like the least desirable scenarios for tonight
TBL, Bos and Florida all won.