Pre-Game Talk: Leafs in Detroit | Wednesday @ 7pm

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I keep telling myself, they can't have many back to backs left, then there is another back to back.

Always seems the Leafs have way more games played then other teams (I'm sure there is a reason, not using as an excuse).

They need to go on a really good run, especially because of all the games in hand the other teams have.

Should be a very doable 3/3 the next 3 games, to make it a 5 game win streak.

Especially if Dahlin misses those games

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

I keep telling myself, they can't have many back to backs left, then there is another back to back.

Always seems the Leafs have way more games played then other teams (I'm sure there is a reason, not using as an excuse).

They need to go on a really good run, especially because of all the games in hand the other teams have.

Should be a very doable 3/3 the next 3 games, to make it a 5 game win streak.

Yea we have more than anybody this year again I think.

We have 10 back to backs before new years and I think Boston only has 5. We always have a ridiculous amount.

 

[ACC1224]

Especially if Dahlin misses those games

Why would he miss?

 

[Warden of the North]

Why would he miss?

He ate an elbow for dinner last night

 

[Coachcorner]

He ate an elbow for dinner last night

He has a concussion and won't be playing this week that's a bank

Also uh, they now got montour to gake his place in the PP. He'll be doing aaaight and tight.

We uh, will crush these fools detroit red wings tomorrow and gon be like: We be gone by daylight, and they be so full of sorrow!!! :note: :music: :guitar: :sing: :star:

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Why would he miss?

He got elbowed in the face and has a concussion

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I keep telling myself, they can't have many back to backs left, then there is another back to back.

Always seems the Leafs have way more games played then other teams (I'm sure there is a reason, not using as an excuse).

They need to go on a really good run, especially because of all the games in hand the other teams have.

Should be a very doable 3/3 the next 3 games, to make it a 5 game win streak.

Its a home and Home. So buffalo is playing Two in Two also but they play lots this week and should be more prone to fatigue

 

[Advanced stats]

Why would he miss?

Concussion confirmed

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Concussion confirmed

Now we wait to see if a suspension will be confirmed.

My guess is yes because he targeted a young rising star. League doesnt like that

 

[29Potvin]

Its a home and Home. So buffalo is playing Two in Two also but they play lots this week and should be more prone to fatigue

5 games in 7 days with FLA/TBL and TOR/TOR as back to back and mix in a CAL team that is a mess and should be playing hard for a win. Make you think we should take both games.........but you know LEAFS!

 

[ACC1224]

Crap, just realized I'll be at the Raptor game tomorrow, rather watch this than go to that.
Poor planning having them play on the same night.

 

[glue]

Crap, just realized I'll be at the Raptor game tomorrow, rather watch this than go to that.
Poor planning having them play on the same night.

All Good, there’s wifi inside, you can stream the leaf game and watch the raps - this is my plan anyway

 

[ACC1224]

All Good, there’s wifi inside, you can stream the leaf game and watch the raps - this is my plan anyway

I'm not one to watch on a device.
Hopefully I can avoid hearing the score and will watch when I get home.

 

[fahad203]

Shore scored a goal. No F is given

 

[Woodenstiks]

Wonder if Hutchinson gets the start against Detroit and Andersen plays friday and saturday against Buffalo.

Or Andersen plays all 3 upcoming games if they really want to get on a roll

Was thinking the same thing. Gotta think this is a possibility Buffalo is right with them in the standings. Detroit has a lot of injuries , hutch has been playing well for the Marlies this would be a make or break game for hutch and perhaps get confidence back. They need to solidify the back up goaltender position for now.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Concussion confirmed

Poor boy, can’t seem to catch a break. I have tried to watch him a couple of times and he has been always injured. How unfortunate he was drafted by Buffalo.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Habs losing 6-1 right now. That's 5 losses in a row for them, and Buffalo has 2 wins in their last 11 games. Light schedule ahead for the Leafs means by xmas we can be solidy in a playoff spot again.

 

[AllHeartNoSkill]

The downside to being excited about games again, every off-day now feels like 3.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Crazy question
Cuz I’m like the Fred Flintstone of the cyber world
I have an iPhone 8 and use it exclusively for everything , never owned a laptop or Pc

how can I regularly stream Leaf games ?
where ?
How ?

remember boys and girls take it easy on me lol
“I was 'round when Jesus Christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that Pilate
Washed his hands and sealed his fate”

Thank you in advance .

Teeder

 

[MattySnipes]

Matthews & Marner timelapse since Babcock firing:

 

[Eye Test]

Crazy question
Cuz I’m like the Fred Flintstone of the cyber world
I have an iPhone 8 and use it exclusively for everything , never owned a laptop or Pc

how can I regularly stream Leaf games ?
where ?
How ?

remember boys and girls take it easy on me lol
“I was 'round when Jesus Christ
Had his moment of doubt and pain
Made damn sure that Pilate
Washed his hands and sealed his fate”

Thank you in advance .

Teeder

Pm me

 

[ToneDog]

The game vs Avs was good in that the team survived the siege and protected the lead. Normally I do not prefer blowouts against bad teams but a blowout tomorrow night might go a long way to help some boost their confidence levels.

 

[MattySnipes]

The team's xG rates in chart form. Pretty neat I must say. Lots of information is charted on this site.

Skater Charts 2019-20

 

[MattySnipes]

Take a look at where Toronto ranks relative to other teams. They are #3 controlling the share of 5v5 shots.

Leafs in terms of PDO are hovering close to 100% at 5v5. Precisely, Sh% is 7.890, Sv% is 91.220 = 99.11. Take a look at teams within division.

Leafs are generating some quality and finish. Both xGF/60 & Sh% are below league avg.

In chart below, teams are separated by division and sorted from best to worst going left to right.

The top line of each team’s dagger represents the team’s rate of generating expected goals for at 5v5. Each team’s bottom line represents the rate at which they surrender xG against.

The colour represents the difference between the two rates — blue for strongly positive differential, grey for very little difference, and red for strongly negative differential.

This gives a picture of which teams are controlling the share of xG and whether or not the team plays in games featuring lots or little xG.

I think with Keefe's new system it will drastically change the dagger chart for Toronto going forward. The additional attention towards creating offense will increase xGF stats, and the close support combined with controlled zone exits should bring down the xGA stats, thus moving Toronto closer to the top 3 in division.

 

[MattySnipes]

Now, regards to the Original 6 matchup against the Wings:

I mean, this is there for the taking. No excuses not to win this. Wings are also missing Mantha.