Pre-Game Talk: Leafs @ St Louis - Saturday Night - HNIC

[ACC1224]

Another tough test before things ease up a bit.

https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/game/toronto-maple-leafs-st-louis-blues-20191207

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[Warden of the North]

I think we win.

 

[Nithoniniel]

We need a win. Something that might even be more important is that we need to put Babcock hockey in the rear view mirror. The last couple of games it has looked like their instincts is still to play how Babcock wanted us to play. If we're ever going to find ourselves as a team, we need to put that behind us. Sooner or later the new systems will be second nature to this team. We need it to be sooner.

 

[Marshy]

Got my work Christmas party tomorrow. Lucky me. I get to PVR the game and then decide to watch it if I want.

 

[ACC1224]

I think we win.

Like your optimism, wish I could share it.

Christmas Party season starts tomorrow, not sure I'll get to watch much of this one.
Hoping that's not a blessing in disguise.

 

[ShaneFalco]

We got this!

 

[Marshy]

We could play our 2nd best game of the year and still lose this one.

Dubas said our best game of the year was our October loss to the Blues.

 

[ACC1224]

We could play our 2nd best game of the year and still lose this one.

Dubas said our best game of the year was our October loss to the Blues.

It was, IMO.
Far and away the best game live this season for me.
I was so full of hope after that game, seems like an eternity ago.

 

[LeafGrief]

We need a win.

Going to be saying that a lot for the rest of the season.

 

[stickty111]

 

[ShaneFalco]

Wonder what's up with him - this is the 2nd time he's been away for personal reasons. Hope he and the fam are ok

 

[Al14]

Wonder what's up with him - this is the 2nd time he's been away for personal reasons

Keefe about to be fired.

 

[SprDaVE]

Wonder what's up with him - this is the 2nd time he's been away for personal reasons

Likely family related --- he has a new born baby.

 

[stickty111]

We need a win. Something that might even be more important is that we need to put Babcock hockey in the rear view mirror. The last couple of games it has looked like their instincts is still to play how Babcock wanted us to play. If we're ever going to find ourselves as a team, we need to put that behind us. Sooner or later the new systems will be second nature to this team. We need it to be sooner.

Yup Keefe mentioned it after the last game. They have been getting away from some of the things they want to do offensively, and reverting to things we don't want to do.

 

[Tall Morty]

We need a win. Something that might even be more important is that we need to put Babcock hockey in the rear view mirror. The last couple of games it has looked like their instincts is still to play how Babcock wanted us to play. If we're ever going to find ourselves as a team, we need to put that behind us. Sooner or later the new systems will be second nature to this team. We need it to be sooner.

You always find a way to eloquently express my own thoughts better than I can.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Tavares hasn't looked right all year. Wouldn't be a shock if he's having some personal problems. That stuff effects you no matter your profession.

 

[18leafsfan18]

I think they need to shoot a bit more.

They were buzzing for a long stretch of that Avalanche game, but didn't finish anything.

 

[stickty111]

Keefe has reunited Hyman-Tavares-Marner. I like it. They were great last season.

 

[stickty111]

 

[18leafsfan18]

Keefe has reunited Hyman-Tavares-Marner. I like it. They were great last season.

I like how we can have a conversation about the coach trying new things and going back to things, so refreshing.

 

[stickty111]

 

[Mess]

Leafs have run into 3 of the top 6 best performing teams in a row here

4. St. Louis Blues --------- .700 points %
5. Colorado Avalanche --- .679
6. Philadelphia Flyers ---- .638

 

[Critical13]

We need a win.

Going to be saying that a lot for the rest of the season.

No need to even say it anymore.

Tavares hasn't looked right all year. Wouldn't be a shock if he's having some personal problems. That stuff effects you no matter your profession.

He just had his first ever baby, and it's very obvious he's a family guy.

I actually think he's looked great this season.

The stats will come.

 

[CelticDruid]

No idea why Timoshov is still up with the big club, either trade him or waive him.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I like Aberg on the team but he's not exactly my first choice on the top line