Polaris1010
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Well, that seems more like a powerful motivation to win!One more night then they can golf with the habs all summer
Well, that seems more like a powerful motivation to win!One more night then they can golf with the habs all summer
You make it sound so easy. Having a top 3 player in the league on the floor for 3/4 of the game makes a big difference. Nylander hasn’t played up to his potential. Hopefully he will learn what it takes like Kawhi, but if he doesn’t they will need to move him.OK, Kawahi freaking Leonard (jaw dropping defense leads to very capable offence) is by miles the best professional athlete currently employed by a Toronto team.
And, by the way, Kawahi Leonard showed up today and so did the Raptors, unlike the Leafs. And it is not a sin to support the Jays, Leafs, TFC and the Raptors (oh yeah Argos) and to be a Toronto fan!
But this hate on for Nylaner! Jeez! He's still a young kid who is going to get better! We need to stop running young kids out of town! It needs to stop! And no more trading for torn ACLs with memories of a Norris trophy winner from 7 years ago- just stop it! Why must we get rid of all our young talent? Or does it only so seem?
The Leafs need to watch the Raptors game tonight for inspiration - got back on defense, made good passes to find the open man, and drilled the shots given to them. Leafs got to do to Boston what the Raptors are doing to Orlando- make them an also -ran.
This core will win within the next 5 if they are going to, so that's all we should care about today, forget 50 years and live in the (slightly) futuristic present
Christ I hope so 62 years a leafs fan I have seen a lot of ups and down. This team can play with the best of them. But from one game to another you never know if they will show up to play or not. I pray they win Tuesday and I’m totally wrongWell, that seems more like a powerful motivation to win!
On the same page as you my good man!Christ I hope so 62 years a leafs fan I have seen a lot of ups and down. This team can play with the best of them. But from one game to another you never know if they will show up to play or not. I pray they win Tuesday and I’m totally wrong
AgreedWas always going 7 games, two of the best teams in the league and one has to lose. With how this series has gone its a flip of a coin, we should have all the momentum after the huge win and with home ice advantage but that’s not held up for either team so far.
Agreed
The Boston Bruins are one quality opponent, they didn’t finish 2nd overall with 107 points without being good.
They are not only superbly talented, with ample muscle, but well coached. They have infused their lineup with speed, I’m not sure the Leafs are faster anymore.
Now it’s our turn to adjust (seems like that’s how this series works)
Kudos to both teams for putting on a great series (except game 2).
Tavares and Marner get leeway but we need something from them offensively.
Can't produce a single counter argument, can you?Is that you Michael Nylander ?
The topic was performance this postseason. That should perhaps be judged by looking at their performance this postseason.Are you kidding me ? Nylander is payed like a top player and contributes little that actually matters. Willie scored 7 frickin goals this season and did nothing when played with Matthews. Marner had 94 points and is the main reason Tavares had 47 goals. What does Nylanders lack of finish, lack of effort and timid play have to do with Marner? Comparing Nylander to Marner is a pathological obsession by some fans who have no clue.
I’m sorry but I don’t have time to teach you hockey. You’ll have to try and pick it up by watching more.Can't produce a single counter argument, can you?
One has nothing to do with the other but Marner has 4 points and Nylander has 3. I’ll take Marner's game over Nylander any day. Two years ago I would have said the opposite but Marner has progressed while Willie has regressed. Marner 69 points last year to 94 points this year. Willie 61 points to 40 points (games adjusted). Fans who dislike Marner for some strange reason always mention him when defending Nylander. It is weird and not a good comparison for Nylander. Unfortunately his numbers don’t lie.The topic was performance this postseason. That should perhaps be judged by looking at their performance this postseason.
Haha. Is ignoring facts part of this knowledge you don't feel like sharing?I’m sorry but I don’t have time to teach you hockey. You’ll have to try and pick it up by watching more.
I love Marner. Significantly more than I like Willy. Nobody dislikes Marner. I just believe in fair criticism. Marner has two points more, but has been absolutely shelled at ES and PK to the point that he's been on for 10 goals against compared to one. Nobody can ignore that and claim to be reasonable.One has nothing to do with the other but Marner has 4 points and Nylander has 3. I’ll take Marner's game over Nylander any day. Two years ago I would have said the opposite but Marner has progressed while Willie has regressed. Marner 69 points last year to 94 points this year. Willie 61 points to 40 points (games adjusted). Fans who dislike Marner for some strange reason always mention him when defending Nylander. It is weird and not a good comparison for Nylander. Unfortunately his numbers don’t lie.
Haha. Is ignoring facts part of this knowledge you don't feel like sharing?
Ok 7 goals in 54 games. Start with that fact. Also, why do so many ex players criticize his play? I am one of them and it’s because they know how the game is played and what it takes to win and he doesn’t help enough there to rely on him.Haha. Is ignoring facts part of this knowledge you don't feel like sharing?
Marner as has most of the forward group other than Matthews have struggled the last four games but the regular season also matters when comparing them and Marner led the team in points in last year’s regular season and playoffs and this year’s regular season. He is so much more effective than Nylander at both ends of the ice it’s not even close. Willie needs to produce and he just doesn’t. 60 games is notva small sample size. He looks scared or disinterested out there at times. If fans don’t expect more out of him, then they’re letting him off too easily.I love Marner. Significantly more than I like Willy. Nobody dislikes Marner. I just believe in fair criticism. Marner has two points more, but has been absolutely shelled at ES and PK to the point that he's been on for 10 goals against compared to one. Nobody can ignore that and claim to be reasonable.
Yeah, we wouldn't want poor Nylander to break a sweat, he might mess up his hair.What an absolute embarrassment you guys are to our fan base. How dumb can you guys be. First you can see fourth line is out and Nylander is still on so he’s at the end of his shift. If you played any sports you’ll know when you are tired your mind isn’t the sharpest. Goat has the puck and gets checked the puck goes to Moore. Nylander thinks Goat still has it and he’s looking at goat for the puck. Moore had it and made a nice pass that Nylander wasn’t expecting. Nylander at the end of the shift made a smart decision to not chase the puck because he was tired instead he backed off and got into a good defensive position then made a change when he could. Now please stop embarrassing the real fans who want good players to want to come play for the leafs