Post-Game Talk: Leafs Lose 2-1 ... Kind of... In a shootout (Yes those are still a thing)

[Budsfan]

What we saw was the 30th verses the 27th place teams in the NHL last year, both teams struggling to score assisted by decent goaltending on both sides.

Overall they were fairly closely matched, but Buffalo is younger playing lots of youth, while Leafs are a veteran team buying time for their future to arrive.

Bernier was the Leafs best player and Eichel was excellent for the Sabres in this one.

Right on the money, I agree.

 

[TML1]

So you have 4 striped shirts that miss a high stick to the face just after the puck was there & Phaneuf finishing his check.

I hope they didn't get paid for the game.

Yeah maybe they need 5 officials on the ice now. Another full team!

 

[ACC1224]

I'm sure it's been commented on earlier but was Millen more out to lunch during Overtime than normal?

 

[leafsgirl12]

Babcock said today Bozak might be back for the weekend but has ruled Gardiner out .

 

[ACC1224]

Babcock said today Bozak might be back for the weekend but has ruled Gardiner out .

What is wrong with Gardiner?

 

[SprDaVE]

What is wrong with Gardiner?

Babcock didn't say. Appears to be somewhat serious but nothing long-term.

I'm waiting for Feschuk to ask Gardiner's mother though. We should exactly what's going on after that.

 

[Leviathan899]

This was one of Rielly's overall weakest games in a while I've seen from him. He used his skating to elude pressure a few times, but he was weak on the puck and turned it over too many times for my liking. Hunwick was overall pretty solid but he made some pretty awful gaff's, but overall I like the way he manages the puck.

 

[ULF_55]

Babcock didn't say. Appears to be somewhat serious but nothing long-term.

I'm waiting for Feschuk to ask Gardiner's mother though. We should exactly what's going on after that.

Do fans really need to know what is going on with players?

Feschuk probably thinks they do.

 

[pcruz]

Do fans really need to know what is going on with players?

Feschuk probably thinks they do.

He's likely on the phone with his parents and high school teachers and aunts and uncles and cousins and anyone else who could shine some light on that injury.

 

[ACC1224]

Babcock didn't say. Appears to be somewhat serious but nothing long-term.

I'm waiting for Feschuk to ask Gardiner's mother though. We should exactly what's going on after that.

Have to admit this is probably the least I've paid attention to the Team in years but didn't this injury sort of come out of no where ?

 

[rdawg1234]

He is getting most minutes for a forward in pittsburg (yes more than Crosby and Malkin), so you are correct he is playing like a star in pittsburg too



So you want 6 Daniel Winniks in you team playing top 6????

No more like More Marian Hossa's, Jonathan Toew's, Andrew Ladd's etc. Guys that are skilled on both ends of the ice and always put in a huge effort.
Daniel winnik is a 3rd line solid player, not a top 6er.

Getting an Auston Mathews would be a huge step in the direction i'm talking about, someone that cares about both ends of the ice, not someone that just neglects defence like kessel.

And if you've watched Pitty this year they have absolutely no chance at a cup imo, they are all offense.

 

[indigobuffalo]

No more like More Marian Hossa's, Jonathan Toew's, Andrew Ladd's etc. Guys that are skilled on both ends of the ice and always put in a huge effort.
Daniel winnik is a 3rd line solid player, not a top 6er.

Getting an Auston Mathews would be a huge step in the direction i'm talking about, someone that cares about both ends of the ice, not someone that just neglects defence like kessel.

And if you've watched Pitty this year they have absolutely no chance at a cup imo, they are all offense.

Better call the 1980's and let them know the Oilers weren't actually a dynasty based on out-scoring their opponents...

 

[hockeyes]

Have to admit this is probably the least I've paid attention to the Team in years but didn't this injury sort of come out of no where ?

I think it occurred during a practice so yea, it essentially was out of nowhere for us fans, could be pretty much anything.

 

[Purity*]

No more like More Marian Hossa's, Jonathan Toew's, Andrew Ladd's etc. Guys that are skilled on both ends of the ice and always put in a huge effort.
Daniel winnik is a 3rd line solid player, not a top 6er.

Getting an Auston Mathews would be a huge step in the direction i'm talking about, someone that cares about both ends of the ice, not someone that just neglects defence like kessel.

And if you've watched Pitty this year they have absolutely no chance at a cup imo, they are all offense.

They're tied for the 2nd least GA so far.

Ironically so far, goal-scoring happens to be their problem.

 

[Pyrophorus]

They're tied for the 2nd least GA so far.

We shouldn't be too bad in GA ourselves.
Though I could be wrong.

 

[Preisst*]

The game yesterday was quite enjoyable to watch. It sure is nice watching a team play like a team with no soft lazy floating. Good hustle, great effort. Thought we outplayed the Sabres for the most part. Absolutely hate losing though.

 

[Pyrophorus]

The game yesterday was quite enjoyable to watch. It sure is nice watching a team play like a team with no soft lazy floating. Good hustle, great effort. Thought we outplayed the Sabres for the most part. Absolutely hate losing though.

Bylsma is trying to play the same system as us, and I thought this was the first game that we were outplayed, not by a great margin, and did have that dominant part we always have in the 2nd. It was a very entertaining game though.

 

[leafsgirl12]

What is wrong with Gardiner?

i think he must of tweaked something during a practice since it wasn't known he was hurt until yesturday afternoon
he is listed as day to day according to babcock

 

[Preisst*]

Bylsma is trying to play the same system as us, and I thought this was the first game that we were outplayed, not by a great margin, and did have that dominant part we always have in the 2nd. It was a very entertaining game though.

Well it was a tightly contested match and I can see arguments on either side as to who the overall better of the play. It seemed like the bulk of the game was played in neutral ice.

 

[ECanuck]

Good effort from the team again. A lot more turnovers and cycle wasn't as great. If they got the cycle going Buffalo's speed could have been neutralized more effectively.

Ah well, another loss in Buffalo.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Buffalo is a way better group of talent that had more chances but barely won because bernier showed his stuff is what i have been reading (didnt see the game). Babcock could have a really sound team by Christmas.

Hopefully they move with the continuance of the teardown all along the way this season. I would hope they aren't shy to keep it moving. Bozak is showing really good value and so is Kadri if thats the direction they are going. I would think Phaneuf could be moved for a equal contract that a forward owns around the league. If they could get a $5 million long term contract and give a pick to move Dion it would be a start.

Ok I'm rambling. They played good is all i have been hearing.

 

[rdawg1234]

They're tied for the 2nd least GA so far.

Ironically so far, goal-scoring happens to be their problem.

small sample size, after tonight they are now closer to the middle of the pack.

On top of that they can't score but that's just a chemistry problems it seems.

If you watch them they really dont look good at all, their offence will get going but they have very little depth.

 

[rdawg1234]

Better call the 1980's and let them know the Oilers weren't actually a dynasty based on out-scoring their opponents...

The game has completely changed from those days, salary cap, rules, penalties, better goaltending etc.

it is far more of a team game than an all-star game in the modern era

 

[hockeyes]

Buffalo is a way better group of talent that had more chances but barely won because bernier showed his stuff is what i have been reading (didnt see the game). Babcock could have a really sound team by Christmas.

Hopefully they move with the continuance of the teardown all along the way this season. I would hope they aren't shy to keep it moving. Bozak is showing really good value and so is Kadri if thats the direction they are going. I would think Phaneuf could be moved for a equal contract that a forward owns around the league. If they could get a $5 million long term contract and give a pick to move Dion it would be a start.

Ok I'm rambling. They played good is all i have been hearing.

I think a lot of people are letting previous games and the Babcock factor get to them. They didn't look that good but did look good if you compare them to their games over the last few years, which says very little. Outside of some cycling here and there, they didn't generate much and gave up a fair amount while getting bailed out with some nice saves. 3on3 was the exception, Leafs did look pretty dangerous throughout that.

Gardiner being out imo was the biggest reason, he is a huge catalyst for offensive pressure.

 

[deletethis]

Do fans really need to know what is going on with players?

Feschuk probably thinks they do.

It has always been a phony media-created issue for this Leafs' fan. I want the Toronto Maple Leafs to have every competitive edge possible. If that involves being secretive about their players' injuries so that the rest of the league don't know the recovery duration of an injury or the location of the injury in order to re-aggravate it then please be as secretive as possible.