Pre-Game Talk: Leafs vs Hawks Wednesday 8pm SN

[member 262271]

I've thought that having Leo on his strong wing is common sense, not sure why he was playing right wing for so long. I guess the ol' forward log jam reason.

 

[ACC1224]

Well, if it sticks for the game tomorrow night, I suspect Lou and Co. might have spoken to Babcock about the situation.

It's easy to remain stubborn until your boss speaks to you about a problem.

Yeah, and maybe I'm reading too much into it too!

I'd say it's more likely Babcock is having fun with the media today than he was "spoken to".

 

[Leafs1993]

Hope that lineup sticks. Its about time he broke up that kadri line. Excited to see Marleau - Kadri - Marner. Marner deserves to have linemates that have heart.

 

[Advanced stats]

What is happening to the lines!!!!!!
Please dominant this game..

 

[BTP]

Those lines

 

[PuckMagi]

Wow, Martin out and Leo on the 4th line.. Praise the lord, Babcock finally making changes.

 

[ShaneFalco]

He saw how fast and dangerous the Avs can be and changed things up......for now. He'll of course revert back and kap will be in the pressbox

 

[Zizzzzy]

I really hope the Leafs don't get destroyed or we will never see these lines again

Really excited to see Marner teeing up Naz and Patty with some sweet passes

Marner has fed Patty a few times this year, they seem to work well together.

 

[Liminality]

I think it was also mentioned that this was to try it out for the road games against Chicago and Dallas but Komarov and Kadri will be back on the same line at home where he has more say in the line up match ups with the line changes.

 

[ACC1224]

Best time to do it is on the road......

Jonas Siegel @jonassiegel
Mike Babcock says Leo Komarov will go back to Nazem Kadri’s side once the Leafs return home. Says he made the switch to get a little jolt offensively while not having control of the matchups in Chicago or Dallas.

Good call.

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Who would have ever expected the Leafs to struggle when 2 of their top 4 defenders get injuried...

All things considered, that Avs loss could have been far worse.

 

[Albi34]

I've wanted to see lines like this for so long, please dont go and screw it up leafs. just win for me. and god help that defense lol

 

[BertCorbeau]

Who would have ever expected the Leafs to struggle when 2 of their top 4 defenders get injuried...

All things considered, that Avs loss could have been far worse.

The issue isn't the defense though, it's the lack of offense that has most people frustrated.

 

[supermann_98]

I'd say it's more likely Babcock is having fun with the media today than he was "spoken to".

5 losses in the last 6 ... I don’t think Babs should find this the time to have fun with the media

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

should be a good one. Dermott has been an absolute gem for us. I knew he'd be good, but I didn't think he'd be able to step in and look amazing right away, but he really has

 

[hamzarocks]

If we can get 3 out of the next 4 points I'll feel good going into the break. 60 points in 51 games is solid and a hot streak and we get 100 with ease. The leafs have been playing better lately and I like our lines for the next two games. Lets beat the hawks.

 

[ACC1224]

5 losses in the last 6 ... I don’t think Babs should find this the time to have fun with the media

I don't think he is either, you need to read the post I quoted.

 

[supermann_98]

I don't think he is either, you need to read the post I quoted.

Sorry man I read that after. Good to see the coach making some changes

 

[ACC1224]

Sorry man I read that after. Good to see the coach making some changes

Looking forward to seeing how this plays out. I've found the last few games I've had trouble keeping interest. (aka staying awake)

 

[al secord]

Haven't hated our play lately. Just keep getting punished for our boneheaded mistakes.

Keep on keepin' on and we can win this one.

 

[Liminality]

The issue isn't the defense though, it's the lack of offense that has most people frustrated.

I think with our type of system, we need speed in all areas. Going from defense to neutral zone to offense as quickly as possible. Missing two top 4 quality defenders to help that process I think hinders our offense.

 

[PromisedLand]

Martin out and Leo on the 4th line; while Kappy draws in the line up?

I don't like these lines. What is Babcock thinking? What if Toews or Kane decided to goon it up? Who will protect the kids? Someone think about the children!



P.S. I still hate that bozak and jvr are still playing together; or even worst are still leafs

 

[PromisedLand]

Hope that lineup sticks. Its about time he broke up that kadri line. Excited to see Marleau - Kadri - Marner. Marner deserves to have linemates that have heart.

This!

 

[taurine330]

It's happening

Oh wow! Almost exactly what I hoped for in the previous post-talk thread.

 

[canadon]

The new line combinations are definitely intriguing. Hopefully those will be exciting and effective, and help the Leafs get out of this 2018 slump they are currently in. Something fresh for a change.