Pre-Game Talk: Leafs vs Lightning-well lets see what we have

[DarkKnight]

Not sure about Kap with JT, that hasn’t worked before. We need a fresh look short term though, so support Keefe trying something.

 

[ULF_55]

Turn it off then, it's social media and that comes with the territory
People are mean to me on Twitter, no ****

I'm not sure why anyone would read Twitter and believe any of it.

What a complete waste of time and energy.

 

[nsleaf]

I wonder if Leaf players can walk AND chew gum?

 

[Kiwi]

I'm not sure why anyone would read Twitter and believe any of it.

What a complete waste of time and energy.

I don't bother with any of that stuff, if I want random strangers calling me a **** I'm sure I could find some if I really wanted to

 

[ACC1224]

I'm not sure why anyone would read Twitter and believe any of it.

What a complete waste of time and energy.

How else can one validate their beliefs?

 

[yubbers]

I'm not sure why anyone would read Twitter and believe any of it.

What a complete waste of time and energy.

Who else would think for them? Themselves? Crazy talk
:p

 

[Advanced stats]

Dude, I literally asked for that in the Keefe thread 2 days ago. That simple swap on our PP is going to make all the difference in the world.


Rielly back is just as big.

This team is finally, finally coming together.

 

[ACC1224]

Dude, I literally asked for that in the Keefe thread 2 days ago. That simple swap on our PP is going to make all the difference in the world.


Rielly back is just as big.

This team is finally, finally coming together.

Yeah it’s overdue. I’d take it a step further and switch Marner with Spezza.

 

[Advanced stats]

Yeah it’s overdue. I’d take it a step further and switch Marner with Spezza.

I wouldn't. As much as he's a minor turnover liability, no one can distribute the puck like marner. Not even close.

 

[Advanced stats]

It's more likely he'll just shoot from further out. If he knew his shots were killing the PP he wouldn't be doing them now

No he knows he's a passer. He's been forced to shoot because teams have adapted to shut down the two passing options he has.

 

[ACC1224]

I wouldn't. As much as he's a minor turnover liability, no one can distribute the puck like marner. Not even close.

100%. Just seems like more of a shakeup is needed.

 

[Boxscore]

Dude, I literally asked for that in the Keefe thread 2 days ago. That simple swap on our PP is going to make all the difference in the world.


Rielly back is just as big.

This team is finally, finally coming together.

Yes, and Rielly better be back on PP1 by the end of the week.

 

[ToneDog]

I suspect the coaches are telling him to shoot, people are crazy if they think a Marner is freelancing out there. He’s told to shoot so they don’t sit on the cross seam. Now whether it’s effective or not, that’s fair game, but these posters (not you) ripping him for the system, it’s ridiculous. Unless of course we’re arguing the coaching staff has no clue, which is interesting for some of us.

I called for Mitch and Barrie to be flipped at least a week ago. I think he will be more effective as the QB from the point like we was last year. He can be better but he is not last year Nylander bad so I am surprised at the level of hate he is getting on this board.

 

[Advanced stats]

Yes, and Rielly better be back on PP1 by the end of the week.

Yep, that's the solution if marner is a flop at the top of the PP.

 

[Boxscore]

Yep, that's the solution if marner is a flop at the top of the PP.

I just love Rielly on PP1. Last year the PP seemed to be scary everytime it stepped over the boards.

 

[DarkKnight]

I called for Mitch and Barrie to be flipped at least a week ago. I think he will be more effective as the QB from the point like we was last year. He can be better but he is not last year Nylander bad so I am surprised at the level of hate he is getting on this board.

The PP is becoming predictable, good idea to mix it up.

 

[ToneDog]

I just love Rielly on PP1. Last year the PP seemed to be scary everytime it stepped over the boards.

Early in the season yes, but once teams figured them out, our PP was dismal.

 

[TorMapleJays]

Congrats to losing all your sleep and your money. lol jks.

He’s having a child not going to Disney world

 

[egd27]

This team is finally, finally coming together.

Oh if had a dollar for every time I've heard that......

 

[LeafingTheWay]

Turn it off then, it's social media and that comes with the territory
People are mean to me on Twitter, no ****

I'm assuming you're one of the older guys on here. The new generation (under 25yrs) are tied with their phone and social media. They use it to relax. You can't just say toss out your phone for the rest of the year or till the end of their careers lol. Heck even I use my phone + social media to frequently relax after work.

I used to call people dumb for saying Matthews will leave once he hits UFA. But now I'm thinking it's a real possibility. Why would a non-hometown player want to play in this market, when they could go anywhere else to make the same money and actually enjoy playing there? Make 11M and have no life outside of hockey in Toronto, or make 11M in Carolina, Florida, San Jose, etc and actually enjoy life?

 

[Once]

I'm assuming you're one of the older guys on here. The new generation (under 25yrs) are tied with their phone and social media. They use it to relax. You can't just say toss out your phone for the rest of the year or till the end of their careers lol. Heck even I use my phone + social media to frequently relax after work.

I used to call people dumb for saying Matthews will leave once he hits UFA. But now I'm thinking it's a real possibility. Why would a non-hometown player want to play in this market, when they could go anywhere else to make the same money and actually enjoy playing there? Make 11M and have no life outside of hockey in Toronto, or make 11M in Carolina, Florida, San Jose, etc and actually enjoy life?

That escalated quickly.

 

[Kiwi]

I'm assuming you're one of the older guys on here. The new generation (under 25yrs) are tied with their phone and social media. They use it to relax. You can't just say toss out your phone for the rest of the year or till the end of their careers lol. Heck even I use my phone + social media to frequently relax after work.

I used to call people dumb for saying Matthews will leave once he hits UFA. But now I'm thinking it's a real possibility. Why would a non-hometown player want to play in this market, when they could go anywhere else to make the same money and actually enjoy playing there? Make 11M and have no life outside of hockey in Toronto, or make 11M in Carolina, Florida, San Jose, etc and actually enjoy life?

I've got all that **** on my phone, but I know what it is and how bad it can be for your mental health if you can't deal with the **** your going to get no matter who you are, so I act accordingly

If you don't like it don't look at it, if you do that's a you problem

If your a high level professional athlete no matter where you play or sport your involved in social media will sewer you if you or your team aren't performing, I lived in the UK for years and Toronto is pew wee's play house by comparison on how players are treated and talked about

 

[LeafingTheWay]

I've got all that **** on my phone, but I know what it is and how bad it can be for your mental health if you can't deal with the **** your going to get no matter who you are, so I act accordingly

If you don't like it don't look at it, if you do that's a you problem

I agree. And that's my point though, why would a young player put himself in that position when he can sign in a smaller market? Erik Karlsson for example went to San Jose. He has a massive contract and he's away from the putrid media. Sucks that their top-2 centers were injured all year long, otherwise they'd be in the playoffs as well.

I'm just saying. It's no surprise we've had difficulty signing big-name UFAs in the past.

If your a high level professional athlete no matter where you play or sport your involved in social media will sewer you if you or your team aren't performing, I lived in the UK for years and Toronto is pew wee's play house by comparison on how players are treated and talked about

For hockey, Toronto is the hardest city to play in (in terms of pressure from fans and media). It's even worse for the younger generation for sure. I'm sure it's getting worse for young soccer players as well.

 

[LeafSteel]

A wise person once said “expect the unexpected”

Yeah, but we thought he'd be bigger........

 

[LeafSteel]

Found out my first will be a baby boy today, hope this results in some good luck because I’m stoked.

That's awesome! Congratulations and make sure to enjoy this amazing time in your life.

........ I took my 15 year old this weekend to buy him his first razor blade and shaving cream, and I still remember like yesterday my wife coming out of the Dr. office and telling me she's pregnant.......... still can't believe where the time went and how big the lump in my throat was when I was teaching him to shave on Sunday. Reminded me of dad too....

It goes fast.