Post-Game Talk: Leafs lose 4-1. Series tied 1-1

[Pi]

I said this last night. I know that Babcock called them out a few years ago, and then he hinted at something that maybe that's why we're not getting calls.
but like. whatever. you're getting paid 6m dollars. go up to the podium rip them a new one. it's not even that we have to get calls (i'd actually rather we play this 5 on 5) but just be EVEN about it.

Exactly. Look, calls or no calls, the Leafs didn't play well enough to win. Not even close.

That does not excuse the zebras to just miss single call in the name of playoff hockey when that just isn't the case in any other playoff series so far.

NYI got 5 PPs in two periods of the last game. Pittsburgh had a couple as well.

It's not hard to call both teams out on their BS. Putting whistles away is what leads to a boiling point and causes players to dole out their own vigilante justice.

 

[Joey Hoser]

I wonder if tavares regrets switching teams yet

Why in the f*** would he do that?

 

[garce]

Thanks he’s a full fledged family member, the price was shocking but there was never any question. I’d encourage any pet owners to look into insurance.

 

[skacore]

Turned the game off after it was 2-0. Leafs didn’t do a damn thing right last night.

Better be ready for Game 3

so you watched 16 minutes?

Leafs outplayed them in the later half of the game just couldn't bury

 

[Nithoniniel]

Thanks he’s a full fledged family member, the price was shocking but there was never any question. I’d encourage any pet owners to look into insurance.

Yeah I have insurance for my cat. Well worth it.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Looks like I got my wish, No Kadri on PP1. Not exactly what i had planned.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Nylander and Matthews are playing like they want to be traded and I haven't seen anything yet in 2 playoffs that would make me sorry to see them go.

Which explains the 5 year contract for Matthews. It's not a lifetime commitment. Babcock isn't sold on him.

 

[RoadWarrior]

DeBrusk attacks when the spotlight isn't on him.

Kadri attacks when everyone expects him to and everyone is watching him, refs included.

There's 4 sets of eyes on the ice wearing stripes. The refs have no excuses for not calling dirty hits.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

weaksauce types - skilled players yes, but afraid to answer the bell or engage physically.

Weaksauce.


What a great term. Even more fun as one word.

 

[Mess]

Games like yesterday really take my enjoyment out of this sport.

Playoff hockey is what puts the most enjoyment in the sport.

Games get more intense, physical play increases, and now the games really matter as its do or die.

This is the best time of the year for watching hockey.

 

[dubey]

The post seems pretty straightforward, should we as fans not point these things out lol? Frustration is understandable that was a laughable game...I’d say he’s a committed fan who is tired of watching his fav team overpay for mediocre performances...really not that big of a deal...certainly not big enough to take shots at him just saying

Sorry but anyone questioning the Tavares signing and saying it's a Dubas mistake is just looking for attention

The Muzzin comment was a joke also in terms of trade value

 

[Daisy Jane]

Exactly. Look, calls or no calls, the Leafs didn't play well enough to win. Not even close.

That does not excuse the zebras to just miss single call in the name of playoff hockey when that just isn't the case in any other playoff series so far.

NYI got 5 PPs in two periods of the last game. Pittsburgh had a couple as well.

It's not hard to call both teams out on their BS. Putting whistles away is what leads to a boiling point and causes players to dole out their own vigilante justice.

exactly i've been saying this.
the refs were not the reason why we lost.
but they were a factor of why we lost (maybe the first 10 minutes) and i think it just snowballed from there. a good chunk of what they are not calling is what is being called in CBJ/Tampa (that's the other one i've been able to watch pretty well).

just do your job.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

This is the best time of the year for watching hockey.

Dubas needs a new stat.

Playoff Corsi.

What is your CF% when it counts ?

 

[baton elevated]

Auston Matthews should not be fighting that scrub debrusk.

You are right. He would lose the fight hands down.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Which explains the 5 year contract for Matthews. It's not a lifetime commitment. Babcock isn't sold on him.

Matthews wanted 5 years.

Not Dubas.

Matthews should have been bridged. 3years.

I don't mind paying for results. Dubas got duped.

 

[Marner Madness]

exactly i've been saying this.
the refs were not the reason why we lost.
but they were a factor of why we lost (maybe the first 10 minutes) and i think it just snowballed from there. a good chunk of what they are not calling is what is being called in CBJ/Tampa (that's the other one i've been able to watch pretty well).

just do your job.

It's simply not going to happen against the Bruins in the playoffs. It's not a coincidence that Jacobs put Bettman in power and now all calls go his teams way.

 

[Mess]

Dubas needs a new stat.

Playoff Corsi.

What is your CF% when it counts ?

CF% = Conference Final odds % ?

Assembling a team with strong odds of final 4 participation should be the goal of team building, and playoff analytics > regular season analytics.

A team needs to be built for playoff hockey not regular season hockey. IMO

 

[ShameOnYouZidlicky]

Marleau needs to swap with Moore.
Be a man Babcock. Do what's right.

Keep top 2 lines

Moore-Nylander-Brown
Marleau-Petan-Ennis

 

[HamiltonNHL]

A team needs to be built for playoff hockey not regular season hockey. IMO

The stats guys will say playoff hockey stats are small sample sizes.

Watching Matthews float the last two games is sad. He's disengaged.

I only see two options: he's injured or a non physical regular season jockey.

 

[baton elevated]

And the League knows it. If Boston is smart early in game three, they set up a few scrums, wash a few faces, a couple of jabs and some mean words and they can cruise. Target Matthews and Rielly.

why would they target AM.........he is invisible, let sleeping dogs lay.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Would it be possible to call up Sestito or Clune for a game?

 

[MoreMogilny]

Would it be possible to call up Sestito or Clune for a game?

We don’t need terrible players on our team.

 

[baton elevated]

NHL - No Holds-barred League - how long have many on this board predicted the refs would swallow their whistles ?? F you Gary, Murphy, Gary's puppet Daly and the rest of the f'n idiots that run this league.

Tone the refs haven't swallowed their whistles. They call everything on the leafs, no matter how minor. I think that is what has this fan base in an uproar. They murder us and no call, we sneeze on them and get called every time.
If we play our game with skill and speed it would be a no contest but we can't because of all the obstruction, interference, clutching and grabbing that the refs are allowing (one sided).

 

[Mess]

The stats guys will say playoff hockey stats are small sample sizes.

Watching Matthews float the last two games is sad. He's disengaged.

I only see two options: he's injured or a non physical regular season jockey.

I don't think Matthews is hurt.

A player needs to learn how to elevate their game come playoff time, and that comes easier for some players than others.

Star players will get more attention from the opposition and need to fight harder for time and space.

In 9 playoff games vs Boston Matthews has 1 goal and 1 assist only and without Auston having a big impact on the series the Leafs odds of advancement are lower by a noticable margin.

Now with Kadri likely gone for 3 or more games, Leafs lost their advantage down the middle and it will be even more important for Matthews to step his game now facing either Bergeron or Krejci head to head.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Matthews wanted 5 years.

Not Dubas.

Matthews should have been bridged. 3years.

I don't mind paying for results. Dubas got duped.

Either way 3 years or 5 years of Matthews is substantially better than 6 years of Wee Willy.

That was the big mistake. They should've traded him for a RHD when they had the chance.