Leafs will score over 300 goals in 17/18

[VainGretzky]

Been watching this team this season and their offence looks like it wont be stopped, with this being said I think it's good for the league as other teams will change strategy to offence as well .

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[Critical13]

I think it's possible as well.

 

[Mickey Marner]

Possible, but unlikely. Need 266 GF in the remaining 75 games. Last year PIT led the league with 278.

 

[Paris in Flames]

I'll predict 293.

See you back here at the end of the season.

 

[NyQuil]

Definitely seem to have more of a shot than pretty much anyone else in the league.

They have to get ahead of the curve now before teams tighten up and scoring dries up.

 

[TOGuy14]

Been watching this team this season and their offence looks like it wont be stopped, with this being said I think it's good for the league as other teams will change strategy to offence as well .

Not only will we score a BOATLOAD of goals, we will probably give up a ton.

If you are a betting person, take the over on the Leafs games all season long.

 

[apollo678]

They should put Kapanen or Leivo into the lineup in place of Martin and have a "4th" line of Marner-Moore-Kapanen. If that line (and the team as a whole) can survive without the Martin muscle they could really have an offensive advantage with 4 lines that can legitimately score.

 

[Kase]

Even saying that it's possible tells a lot about their offense, but I predict they get 287 goals.

 

[bobermay]

Toronto will have to score 3.55 G/GP in the remaining 75 games to reach 300.

 

[Marner]

Toronto will have to score 3.55 G/GP in the remaining 75 games to reach 300.

I think we could do it

 

[Fondue]

Strong possibility. Wouldn't surprise me. But let's also not forget just how difficult that is:

To reach 301 goals in a 82 game season, they need to score at a pace of ~3.67 goals a game. While certainly doable, it isn't an easy feat.

If they do happen to reach this goal, I hope their trend continues into the POs and doesn't fall-off like WSH. They'll score 300+ a season but then can't find the net come April.

 

[VainGretzky]

Not only will we score a BOATLOAD of goals, we will probably give up a ton.

If you are a betting person, take the over on the Leafs games all season long.

I make my living betting on sports bet 200$ last night on leafs at 2.05 return tidy $410 also another $ 205.40 on Leafs Kings and Blues to win @ $20 on 10.27 odds only 2 bets made yesterday Leafs put me in the black now after my Oilers had me in red up untill last night. Leafs are legit their forecheck and speed is going to give teams fits all season

 

[Nizdizzle]

I think Babcock is going to reign them in a bit and you'll see both the GF and GA drop. Babs doesn't like giving up as many goals as we are. That said, this is still the most potent offensive team I think the league has seen in quite a few years. We have a 20 goal scorer or a 60 point player (Brown/Marner) relegated to the 4th line because we don't have room up front. Its whacky.

 

[one77]

Yeah I think they will score over 300 as well. Watching them play, they are so dominant offensively. Not sure who can stop them or outproduce them

 

[bobermay]

Only teams to reach 300+ goals in the last 20 years:
Washington in 2009/2010
Buffalo in 2006/2007
Ottawa in 2005/2006
Detroit in 2005/2006

 

[Matty Sundin]

Only teams to reach 300+ goals in the last 20 years:
Washington in 2009/2010
Buffalo in 2006/2007
Ottawa in 2005/2006
Detroit in 2005/2006

Leaf fan but that Buffalo team in 2007 was the most exciting team to watch post lockout.

 

[RealRockNRolla]

As long as they score 1 more goal than the other team, I genuinely don't care if we win games 6-5, 8-7 etc etc. It's making for exciting hockey to watch right now.

 

[Kamiccolo]

I am not sure. I think it's more likely we see the goals average drop from like 5 a game to 3, but the offensive spread of who is scoring those goals will rise.

Matthews line is good for at least 1 goal a game. There are 3 other lines that can do damage that haven't shown up consistently, but individually taken over different games so far.

 

[Drytoast]

Definitely seem to have more of a shot than pretty much anyone else in the league.

They have to get ahead of the curve now before teams tighten up and scoring dries up.

They talked about this on Hockey central at noon. If they continue calling slashing as tightly as they are now, it opens up those lanes and basically allows anyone to go anywhere unimpeded. Than scoring won't dry up in the later half. (theoretically)

The big question is, that if they DO keep up those calls and scoring all over the league is up...do we follow through with shrinking goalie equipment?

 

[tony d]

They should come close but I think they fall just short.

 

[Menzinger]

I am not sure. I think it's more likely we see the goals average drop from like 5 a game to 3, but the offensive spread of who is scoring those goals will rise.

Matthews line is good for at least 1 goal a game. There are 3 other lines that can do damage that haven't shown up consistently, but individually taken over different games so far.

Not just three other lines, having a guy like Brown on their 4th line gives them an unexpected scoring threat there as well

 

[Kamiccolo]

Not just three other lines, having a guy like Brown on their 4th line gives them an unexpected scoring threat there as well

* Marner ;P

Marner lost his spot. Brown with 2 goals in 2 games after his promotion, and the Bozak line went from a defensive black hole to just slightly below average defensively.

Marner is good, and can put up points when given ice time. Babs is going to get him to where he needs to be like he has with all the other guys on the team. That's the scary part... The Leafs are scoring like this with Marner not playing anywhere near his best.

 

[NyQuil]

They talked about this on Hockey central at noon. If they continue calling slashing as tightly as they are now, it opens up those lanes and basically allows anyone to go anywhere unimpeded. Than scoring won't dry up in the later half. (theoretically)

The big question is, that if they DO keep up those calls and scoring all over the league is up...do we follow through with shrinking goalie equipment?

The Sens scored 300 goals back in 2005-2006 and that was during the peak of the crackdown on obstruction.

So it certainly helps to have an ongoing league issue that will drive up PPs.

 

[Master P]

I highly doubt it.

 

[Nizdizzle]

The Sens scored 300 goals back in 2005-2006 and that was during the peak of the crackdown on obstruction.

So it certainly helps to have an ongoing league issue that will drive up PPs.

Sens also had (probably) the best 1st line in the last 20 years going full-tilt at that time as well.