Post-Game Talk: Leafs Dominant in 3-0 Win | Prayers Up for Muzzin

[MattySnipes]

I get a hunch that Muzzin plays next game... I hope I'm right

I hope SBA has a built in hospital, in that case.

 

[MattySnipes]

Not necessarily, no.

Really? Wow this is good news. Why wouldn't he have to quarantine?

 

[BertCorbeau]

Really? Wow this is good news. Why wouldn't he have to quarantine?

I think it depends who he in contact with at the hospital but I'm not 100% sure on the protocol

 

[Menzinger]

Be interesting to see how the Jackets respond. If they push aggression to get more offense, that will play into the Leafs' hands. Getting into a track meet is not something they want to do with Toronto. They also can't play too tentative and defensive because 1 goal in two games (asides from the empty netter) isn't going to cut it either.

I'm hoping they do try that, itll open up the flow more and then the Leafs skilled guys can make them pay, like Tavares did today

 

[BertCorbeau]

I'm hoping they do try that, itll open up the flow more and then the Leafs skilled guys can make them pay, like Tavares did today

Exactly, and it seems like the Leafs are more in tune with their puck movement and skills than game 1 .. That should only get better each game.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Just get that PP rolling if they can do that and Freddie can keep this going no telling how far they can go

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Really? Wow this is good news. Why wouldn't he have to quarantine?

 

[crump]

I guess we can hope. If this was precautionary. But even then I would say a hospital is pretty high risk for Covid-19 no?

 

[MattySnipes]

I hope he's back but his health most important. If he's not back until game 4 that's obviously okay too.

Maybe we could dress a few extra defensemen for next game.

 

[Morbo]

Needs to be said....Auston Matthews is Money.

Look at the pressure this kid is under, and you get nothing but stud performances.

He's the one guy who is crucial, absolutely crucial, for us to keep.

 

[Martin Skoula]

I guess we can hope. If this was precautionary. But even then I would say a hospital is pretty high risk for Covid-19 no?

I just spent a few days in one last week and it was the least stressed I've felt about Covid since it started. It's basically just another bubble, the biggest risk vector is probably the trip to the hospital itself.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

I guess we can hope. If this was precautionary. But even then I would say a hospital is pretty high risk for Covid-19 no?

I’d be shocked if they didn’t have a plan in place for this scenario. Honestly a house party or a bar is likely be a bigger risk.

 

[ItsFineImFine]

I don't like the trigger man in the middle on the PP. I know everyone uses that formation but it's clearly ineffective against CBJ who completely block out that middle man and give him no space. Just keep it to the outside, have two guys to the side of the net, have people ready to pounce on rebounds.

I still see a bit of over-passing but it's mainly from those no-look passes that aren't accurate and not working. They were more direct but it felt like the choice was often to either be too direct or be too elaborate, you have to find that in-between.

Engvall showing why he should start. Not a big fan of Spezza so far, I know vets can take a while to get going but meh, still a better option than Gauthier though.

I know we've scored only 2 goals and given up only 1 when you look at non-empty netters but the offense is sooo far better than our defence so far, defence still makes me pretty nervous.

 

[Duffman955]

I am guessing this is what Dubas envisioned we would always play like.

So proud of the boys tonight.

They brought the fighting spirit and dogged determination. We already know they have the skill, they showed us what else they have tonight

 

[Voodoo Child]

Also not that it really matters with no crowds, but can somebody explain to me exactly why CBJ has 'home ice advantage'?

3 less wins.
2 less regulation wins.
-7 goal differential to +11.
Leafs 3rd in division, Columbus 6th.
Season series: Leafs 1W, 1OTL, Columbus 1W, 1L.

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Apologies if this has been detailed but I haven't been really active lately, but...

 

[Dekes For Days]

Do you really need to keep pushing this distinction between "offense", "goaltending" and "defense" when crediting a win?

What's wrong with evaluating the performance of different positions, and their historical correlation with success? You didn't seem to have an issue with those suggesting that defense was most important; oddly in the PGT of the game where the best defensive team in the league got the biggest beatdown of the playoffs.

 

[Gallagbi]

Also not that it really matters with no crowds, but can somebody explain to me exactly why CBJ has 'home ice advantage'?

3 less wins.
2 less regulation wins.
-7 goal differential to +11.
Leafs 3rd in division, Columbus 6th.
Season series: Leafs 1W, 1OTL, Columbus 1W, 1L.

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Apologies if this has been detailed but I haven't been really active lately, but...

They don't? Goes 2-2-1 with Toronto having home ice.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I think we should all be thrilled that the Leafs look like they finally figured out how to not have a historically bad PK. In fact, the PK has been very solid

 

[Cleetus]

Also not that it really matters with no crowds, but can somebody explain to me exactly why CBJ has 'home ice advantage'?

3 less wins.
2 less regulation wins.
-7 goal differential to +11.
Leafs 3rd in division, Columbus 6th.
Season series: Leafs 1W, 1OTL, Columbus 1W, 1L.

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Apologies if this has been detailed but I haven't been really active lately, but...

they dont, leafs had it for game 1 and 2 CBJ has it for Game 3 and 4, leafs have it for game 5

 

[Warden of the North]

This doesn't make much sense, though. It should be all or nothing. Like a 3 day quarantine doesn't prove anything

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

This doesn't make much sense, though. It should be all or nothing. Like a 3 day quarantine doesn't prove anything

I think it has more to do with that the league and team know exactly where he is, and what precautions are being taken.

If getting an MRI/or something else only available at a hospital led to being benched for a series would players/team decide to just wait it out at the cost of a players health? We've already seen the ludicrous injuries players play through, they can't really be trusted.

 

[Dekes For Days]

and thats exactly what it was today, Great goaltending, Great D, and Great offense

Yep, Leafs were great at all 3 today.

 

[Stephen]

What's wrong with evaluating the performance of different positions, and their historical correlation with success? You didn't seem to have an issue with those suggesting that defense was most important; oddly in the PGT of the game where the best defensive team in the league got the biggest beatdown of the playoffs.

Historically, you think offense and goaltending correlate more to success than defense?

It's a team sport man. The best teams minimize differences between those positions. Because forwards play defense, defensemen help goalies, goalies support their defensemen, and defense contribute offense.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Hopefully good news for Muzzin.

 

[Dekes For Days]

Historically, you think offense and goaltending correlate more to success than defense?

Yes they do, at least since 2007-2008, as I have shown.

It's a team sport man. The best teams minimize differences between those positions. Because forwards play defense, defensemen help goalies, goalies support their defensemen, and defense contribute offense.

Where did I say it wasn't a team sport? Where did I say players have zero impact outside their position's primary objective? You do realize we're talking about team results here, right?