Everyone saying this team needs Hyman so much bc they just parroting what the "analysts" on Sportsnet said after the game. He should be no where near the top 6.
Everyone saying this team needs Hyman so much bc they just parroting what the "analysts" on Sportsnet said after the game. He should be no where near the top 6.
The guy who doesn't get to play with Marner.A quick question for everyone. Not really looking to start a debate.
John Tavares on pace for 55 goals in 82 games.
Matthews on pace for 46 goals in 68 games.
Which is one is more impressive to you?
Pretty damn good last few games from the Leafs overall. Even that Nashville game was pretty good overall despite the score.
I hope they keep that kind of play in the next 3 games. Bruins, Avanlanche and Lightning will not be easy. With Andersen back, I hope this gives them an even bigger lift. We haven't had a goaltender steal a game for us since Andersen has been out.
Tomorrow's a big one. It may be too early for some but not for me, I'm thinking about Boston in round 1 already (very likely to happen IMO) and that's going to be a very tough fight. I'll just throw this out there, would be interested in what others think.
If we contain Bergerons' line, we win the series. If we don't, we lose. Since that's the key to our entire season, maybe we should start thinking about it now. If I'm Babcock, I would come up with a line that has the best chance of containing these guys and try it out tomorrow night. The line I would like to try is Kadri, Hyman and Kapanen. Kadri because he's done this job before, he's done it well and if we can get him going again, that would make us a much better team. This assignment I believe would get him once again playing like the Kadri of the last couple of seasons. Hyman because his style of play is perfect for this, he doesn't have to produce offence at all, just play D, break up the cycle and forecheck to keep the puck in the Ozone as much as possible. Kapanen I'm least certain of but I think his speed helps keep them honest in our zone, just seems like a good fit to me. If this line can keep it even somewhat close, it leaves the big guns free to inflict damage on the rest of the Boston lineup which they should be able to do.
Babcock is super reluctant to change anything ever so it'll probably never happen but I'm curious as to what others think. Thanks for listening.
Tomorrow's a big one. It may be too early for some but not for me, I'm thinking about Boston in round 1 already (very likely to happen IMO) and that's going to be a very tough fight. I'll just throw this out there, would be interested in what others think.
If we contain Bergerons' line, we win the series. If we don't, we lose. Since that's the key to our entire season, maybe we should start thinking about it now. If I'm Babcock, I would come up with a line that has the best chance of containing these guys and try it out tomorrow night. The line I would like to try is Kadri, Hyman and Kapanen. Kadri because he's done this job before, he's done it well and if we can get him going again, that would make us a much better team. This assignment I believe would get him once again playing like the Kadri of the last couple of seasons. Hyman because his style of play is perfect for this, he doesn't have to produce offence at all, just play D, break up the cycle and forecheck to keep the puck in the Ozone as much as possible. Kapanen I'm least certain of but I think his speed helps keep them honest in our zone, just seems like a good fit to me. If this line can keep it even somewhat close, it leaves the big guns free to inflict damage on the rest of the Boston lineup which they should be able to do.
Babcock is super reluctant to change anything ever so it'll probably never happen but I'm curious as to what others think. Thanks for listening.
A quick question for everyone. Not really looking to start a debate.
John Tavares on pace for 55 goals in 82 games.
Matthews on pace for 46 goals in 68 games.
Which is one is more impressive to you?
Tomorrow's a big one. It may be too early for some but not for me, I'm thinking about Boston in round 1 already (very likely to happen IMO) and that's going to be a very tough fight. I'll just throw this out there, would be interested in what others think.
If we contain Bergerons' line, we win the series. If we don't, we lose. Since that's the key to our entire season, maybe we should start thinking about it now. If I'm Babcock, I would come up with a line that has the best chance of containing these guys and try it out tomorrow night. The line I would like to try is Kadri, Hyman and Kapanen. Kadri because he's done this job before, he's done it well and if we can get him going again, that would make us a much better team. This assignment I believe would get him once again playing like the Kadri of the last couple of seasons. Hyman because his style of play is perfect for this, he doesn't have to produce offence at all, just play D, break up the cycle and forecheck to keep the puck in the Ozone as much as possible. Kapanen I'm least certain of but I think his speed helps keep them honest in our zone, just seems like a good fit to me. If this line can keep it even somewhat close, it leaves the big guns free to inflict damage on the rest of the Boston lineup which they should be able to do.
Babcock is super reluctant to change anything ever so it'll probably never happen but I'm curious as to what others think. Thanks for listening.
Everyone saying this team needs Hyman so much bc they just parroting what the "analysts" on Sportsnet said after the game. He should be no where near the top 6.
It's a good idea and well worth trying because that line destroys us and Babcock has no answer
Matthews will surprise me with devastating dominance when he is on. Tavares is the energizer bunny I can rely on over and over again. Tavares is more of a core player while Matthews is a secret weaponA quick question for everyone. Not really looking to start a debate.
John Tavares on pace for 55 goals in 82 games.
Matthews on pace for 46 goals in 68 games.
Which is one is more impressive to you?
To me the issue becomes Marleau.
If you're pushing Hyman down to the 3rd. line it likely results in Marleau being on a top line.
Kapanen-Tavares-Marner
Johnsson-Matthews-Nylander
Hyman-Kadri-Brown
Marleau-Gauthier/Lindholm-Moore
I doubt Babcock would ever do that to Marleau, even if justified.
Sure good to have Hyman back as he made an immediate impact setting up the first 2 goals and increasing the Leafs compete level tenfold.
That line plays a lot. My preference is the Tavares line matching. Marner put up a lot of points on that line last year. Make that line pay for their mistakes.Tomorrow's a big one. It may be too early for some but not for me, I'm thinking about Boston in round 1 already (very likely to happen IMO) and that's going to be a very tough fight. I'll just throw this out there, would be interested in what others think.
If we contain Bergerons' line, we win the series. If we don't, we lose. Since that's the key to our entire season, maybe we should start thinking about it now. If I'm Babcock, I would come up with a line that has the best chance of containing these guys and try it out tomorrow night. The line I would like to try is Kadri, Hyman and Kapanen. Kadri because he's done this job before, he's done it well and if we can get him going again, that would make us a much better team. This assignment I believe would get him once again playing like the Kadri of the last couple of seasons. Hyman because his style of play is perfect for this, he doesn't have to produce offence at all, just play D, break up the cycle and forecheck to keep the puck in the Ozone as much as possible. Kapanen I'm least certain of but I think his speed helps keep them honest in our zone, just seems like a good fit to me. If this line can keep it even somewhat close, it leaves the big guns free to inflict damage on the rest of the Boston lineup which they should be able to do.
Babcock is super reluctant to change anything ever so it'll probably never happen but I'm curious as to what others think. Thanks for listening.
That line plays a lot. My preference is the Tavares line matching. Marner put up a lot of points on that line last year. Make that line pay for their mistakes.
I have a question... where would this team be, without signing Johnn Tavares? I am going to say, fighting for a playoff spot.
Nylander...... I see Micheal Nylander every time I look at him now. And boy, does he look awful with that scruffy beard.
I sorta like this Hutchison guy, but its probably because I don't have to watch Garett Sparks, Sparks is just one awful NHLer.
What a JT statement.JT on Hyman "fortunate to be playing with him".
I'm almost certain Babcock will try to match the JT line (with Hyman) to the Bergeron line. Probably one of the main reasons JT was brought in,vet #1C who can help play against other vet #1CsThat line plays a lot. My preference is the Tavares line matching. Marner put up a lot of points on that line last year. Make that line pay for their mistakes.