Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 4-1 (again) thanks to our new superstar... Tyler Ennis?

[cookie]

Well, it was nice knowing Willy.

Looks like we've got our new star winger to pair with Matthews.

Nylander's been invisible this preseason

Also worth noting:
- we're playing against Ottawa
- preseason
- John Tavares is a Toronto Maple Leaf

 

[biotk]

No you're right. When you have mixered lineups with guys not going as hard as they can, winning only 8-2 in preason is time for panic.

Who said anything about panicking? I have simply said that the team played poorly, and managed to win because they were going up against an extremely brutal team. I have said that based on what I saw tonight, I don't think that a line of Matthews-Marleau-Ennis would be effective against NHL competition.

 

[Boutette]

Agreed. The ease with which Nylander carries the puck in the opposing zone doesn't get enough credit.

The line still scored 3 goals. As did our other #1 line did last night. Nylander needs to understand that holding out is a worse idea for him than it is for the Leafs.

 

[Once]

Our best players aren’t even collectively playing and we still ice a better lineup than some nhl club regulars.

Stop whining. We’ve been waiting for a team like this and it has finally come to fruition.

 

[biotk]

I don't think it's rust, I think they still approach zone exits as a thing where the forwards **** off and do whatever they want and pray the defense can find them with a pass. That's what I've seen anyway, and it's a bit worrying

Oh I agree completely. It might be possible that the players felt that Ottawa is so bad they can do whatever they want. But it seems to be a continuation of last year.

 

[Mr Hockey]

The line still scored 3 goals. As did our other #1 line did last night. Nylander needs to understand that holding out is a worse idea for him than it is for the Leafs.

what are the Leafs offering Nylander?

 

[A1LeafNation]

Leafs are in good hands with the defence moving forward. It will be a mistake to sign Gardiner.

Rielly Zaitsev
Dermott Liljegren
Sandin Ozhiganov
Borgman Carrick
Rosen Holl

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Oh I agree completely. It might be possible that the players felt that Ottawa is so bad they can do whatever they want. But it seems to be a continuation of last year.

I did think that as well, but it would still be silly of them to work this offseason on new strategies and systems, and then tell them not to worry about it these last two games because Ottawa sucks. I did have hope since Dubas said he would work on inefficiencies in their play, and Babcock said he knew he had to adjust strategies if they wanted to win in this league. guess not so far though

 

[Boutette]

Wow! You'd think from how people were talking this was the Senators board and we were the ones who got spanked two games in a row.

 

[Boutette]

what are the Leafs offering Nylander?

A hell of a lot more than they are paying Ennis, of that I'm certain.

 

[Mr Hockey]

Ennis doesn't make this team ...

 

[Boutette]

Our best players aren’t even collectively playing and we still ice a better lineup than some nhl club regulars.

Stop whining. We’ve been waiting for a team like this and it has finally come to fruition.

I know, right? Its like its all they know how to respond

 

[Boutette]

Ennis doesn't make this team ...

Whose ahead of him as 13th forward right now? Jooris? Cracknell? Gauthier? Moore? Timashov? Not as far as I can see.

 

[djdev]

Theres so much negativity and bickering here already
this player was trash, that player should never see the NHL again..its only the 2nd game of the pre-season, and the 1st for this unit, so depressing.

anyways, that fight for last 2 defense spots is gonna be rough. its between oz/rosen/borgman for me, dermott has a pretty nice cushion given his play for 37 regular season games last year(his 1st playoffs so he gets a bit of a pass there imo).
par looked like the player that i watched in the AHL playoffs last year. i like his game, very positionally sound and he's got some wheels.

 

[PuckMagi]

I feel like Matthews was barely trying... and he still dominated. He looked great with Marleau. Once Nylander joins them, that line is gonna be amazing.

I'm glad that everyone seems to agree that Ennis looked bad. Hopefully Babcock wont be fooled by a few nice plays. But he's probably our 13th best forward at this point and he certainly wan't horrible. I actually still think he's better than Hyman.

 

[Jeffrey Pedler]

Still six more preseason games, some camp battles aren't over yet.

 

[Battle Lin]

looks like marleau - matthews - nylander and hyman - tavares - marner

kadri and brown line has a spot up for grabs, johnsson, kapanen, leivo or ennis can still get it with a strong camp...then the other two should join lindholm on 4th line and last guy is 13th forward

6 and 7th D is more up in the air, those battles are close

 

[taurine330]

Expected more from Johnsson and Kapanen, I’m not worried just disappointed.

Babs is that you ?

 

[taurine330]

I'm happy to see good reviews about Oz. Saw him play last season and he was just stellar. Always knew he was going to make the team. A lot of people here had him written off or 7th/8th D.

 

[The Best Leafs Ever]

Gardiner is a healthy scratch 2 games in a row. Trade incoming.

 

[NCoRe]

Calm the f*** down

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Calm the f*** down

I don't think he even believes what he's saying. He wants attention badly

 

[Pyromaniac]

I would love to see them try Bracco in place of Ennis.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Gardiner is a healthy scratch 2 games in a row. Trade incoming.

Sarcasm?

His wife just had his first child. Team gave him a few days to be there.

 

[Mr Hockey]

Calm the f*** down

He sent Leafs nation into a rage today on twitter lol