Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 4-2!

[egd27]

Are you being sarcastic? I seriously, don't always get things?

Partially

this is a really weird post, Keefe is not going to let the players choose the goalie

Maybe not, but it wouldn't be the first time their efforts have waned because they didn't like coaching decisions.

 

[crump]

Jim Hughson was at his best last night, cherry picking legitimate ( and cherry picked) stats, but exploiting the small crack to wedge his way into his usual anti Leaf diatribes.

 

[TheDoldrums]

My favourite Hughson moment was comparing Sandin's poise to Quinn Hughes. "Really reminds me of Quinn Hughes on the Vancouver Canucks" he said, as if he needed to mention the team when he brings up Vancouver on just about every broadcast. Surprised he didn't comment on Matthews improved defense this year by calling him a young Bo Horvat.

 

[Rogie]

Partially



Maybe not, but it wouldn't be the first time their efforts have waned because they didn't like coaching decisions.

Ah, you think Keefe is more likely to play Andy, whether its best for the team or not, because he'll be concerned that Andy's friends won't play as hard if their friend Andy doesn't play. I understand, I think, what you are saying.

 

[egd27]

Ah, you think Keefe is more likely to play Andy, whether its best for the team or not, because he'll be concerned that Andy's friends won't play as hard if their friend Andy doesn't play. I understand, I think, what you are saying.

I think it's a possibility......however, I also think that this whole "Freddie is crap" is getting way overblown.

 

[56 Years No Cup]

Nothing is set in stone yet. But I just hate it when the Leafs were 5 pts back, medias and even fans were saying Leafs is probably better to tank....but when Habs was 5pts back after beating the Leafs last Sat, medias alike are saying Habs is back in the playoffs hunt....
Stuff like that pisses me off.

They say what they think will generate the most clicks n' views. That's all it is.

 

[Rogie]

I think it's a possibility......however, I also think that this whole "Freddie is crap" is getting way overblown.

Yeah, I disagree. I don't think it's a possibility that Keefe bases his decisions on friendships between players, and worrying if he doesn't play one player, that that player's friend's might not try as hard.

 

[egd27]

Yeah, I disagree. I don't think it's a possibility that Keefe bases his decisions on friendships between players, and worrying if he doesn't play one player, that that player's friend's might not try as hard.

You may be right, and I hope you are.

I will point out that 34 & 16 have wanted to play together for ages. Now I'm not saying that was a bad decision, but they got their wish shortly after Keefe took over.

I'm sure that's just a coincidence.

 

[TDotMassive]

Looks like we got ourselves a goaler. Battlin Jack Campbell. I have to say, been very impressed. He never quits. Team looks more cofident. Now if first shot Freddie, poops the bed again tonight, we have a goalie battle.

First Shot Freddie... LMAO

 

[HoweHullOrr]

Ugly ugly ugly

But I would take it.

Ottawa isn't an easy win for us for whatever reasons. D J Smith has them playing a defensive structure that suits them, and they work hard it seems every game.

 

[Rogie]

You may be right, and I hope you are.

I will point out that 34 & 16 have wanted to play together for ages. Now I'm not saying that was a bad decision, but they got their wish shortly after Keefe took over.

I'm sure that's just a coincidence.

If they made a case they wanted to play together because they thought they would play well together, and wanted that, I think Keefe would decide on the hockey merits of it, in the main.

 

[Dekes For Days]

I will point out that 34 & 16 have wanted to play together for ages.

You mean the two best players on the team wanted to play with each other? *gasp*

Now I'm not saying that was a bad decision, but they got their wish shortly after Keefe took over. I'm sure that's just a coincidence.

Yeah, I'm sure playing the best playmaker on the team with the best goal scorer on the team was totally just placating Matthews/Marner, and not a beyond obvious decision that's best for the team and should have happened years earlier if not for a stubborn coach.

 

[Gabriel426]

You may be right, and I hope you are.

I will point out that 34 & 16 have wanted to play together for ages. Now I'm not saying that was a bad decision, but they got their wish shortly after Keefe took over.

I'm sure that's just a coincidence.

34 also didn’t want to play with Hyman.

 

[56 Years No Cup]

First Shot Freddie... LMAO

First Shot Five Hole Freddie to be precise.

 

[egd27]

You mean the two best players on the team wanted to play with each other? *gasp*

Yeah, I'm sure playing the best playmaker on the team with the best goal scorer on the team was totally just placating Matthews/Marner, and not a beyond obvious decision that's best for the team and should have happened years earlier if not for a stubborn coach.

I guess it was just a coincidence, as I also stated.

 

[egd27]

34 also didn’t want to play with Hyman.

And he didn't until he realized that was not in his best interest.

 

[Dekes For Days]

I guess it was just a coincidence, as I also stated.

A good coach making better hockey decisions than an old, outdated, stubborn coach is no coincidence.

 

[willmma]

Last night felt so much like a home game, I was a bit confused when the horn went after the Sens scored.

But I think the horn guy was also confused because it only went for 1 second.

 

[egd27]

A good coach making better hockey decisions than an old, outdated, stubborn coach is no coincidence.

Wow....you're really struggling with this one.

This coincidence I was referring to was that:
a) 34 & 16 expressed that they would like to play together
b) It happened shortly after Keefe became head coach

The inference was that perhaps 34 & 16 influenced Keefe's decision or perhaps it had nothing to do with it whatsoever.

It had nothing to do with the old, outdated, stubborn coach that you seem so obsessed with.

 

[Dekes For Days]

This coincidence I was referring to was that:
a) 34 & 16 expressed that they would like to play together
b) It happened shortly after Keefe became head coach

The best players on a team, that happen to stylistically mesh, wanting to play together is not a coincidence.
Keefe making good hockey decisions was not a coincidence.

The inference was that perhaps 34 & 16 influenced Keefe's decision

Based on absolutely nothing.

And actually, your suggestion was that Matthews/Marner just won't try if they don't get what they want, for which there is also zero evidence.

It had nothing to do with the old, outdated, stubborn coach

Actually, them not playing together had everything to do with the old, outdated, stubborn coach we had previously.

 

[therealkoho]

First Shot Freddie... LMAO

picking up where Johnny Burns left off

 

[egd27]

The best players on a team, that happen to stylistically mesh, wanting to play together is not a coincidence.
Keefe making good hockey decisions was not a coincidence.

Based on absolutely nothing.

And actually, your suggestion was that Matthews/Marner just won't try if they don't get what they want, for which there is also zero evidence.

Actually, them not playing together had everything to do with the old, outdated, stubborn coach we had previously.

Ok Dekes.....you're right.

Your responses had nothing to do with what you quoted, but what you did say was mostly correct.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Ok Dekes.....you're right.

Your responses had nothing to do with what you quoted, but what you did say was mostly correct.

It had everything to do with it. You just can't admit that your speculation was baseless and made no sense

 

[therealkoho]

You may be right, and I hope you are.

I will point out that 34 & 16 have wanted to play together for ages. Now I'm not saying that was a bad decision, but they got their wish shortly after Keefe took over.

I'm sure that's just a coincidence.

34 also didn’t want to play with Hyman.

Wow....you're really struggling with this one.

This coincidence I was referring to was that:
a) 34 & 16 expressed that they would like to play together
b) It happened shortly after Keefe became head coach

The inference was that perhaps 34 & 16 influenced Keefe's decision or perhaps it had nothing to do with it whatsoever.

It had nothing to do with the old, outdated, stubborn coach that you seem so obsessed with.

Babcock put them together last year and the year before

Matthews says he liked playing with Marner and Martin | The Star

Leafs' Babcock pairs Matthews and Marner to 'ignite something' - Sportsnet.ca

That light, boyhood feeling — elusive in most adult workplaces — has always permeated the relationship between Matthews, Marner and their road dad
And now? They’re all hopping the boards at once. The nuclear option. The creatives get to create.

“We’re roommates on the road, so we hang out quite a bit. We’ve played together before; we’ve had the chemistry out there,” Marner said. “I also think I’m there for support, make sure I talk to him while I’m on the ice. We haven’t played together a whole lot, so it’s gonna need a little warming up to do, but we’ve got to do it quick.”

Matthews believes their off-ice chemistry can translate to on-ice results.

“We spend a lot of time with Patty on the road, so hopefully the three of us can complement each other well, get some stuff rolling,” Matthews said.
“Maybe you get a little pep in your step playing with other guys that you don’t usually get to play with, so hopefully we ignite something here.”

last January 21st 2019, It didn't really snap the Leafs out of their goal scoring funk at that time, so after a couple of games Marner went back with JT, putting them together this year has made a difference for whatever reason

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Take the 2 points and know Ottawa gave way to much open ice the whole game. I don’t think we seen as much room to skate in quite a bunch of games. Buffalo won’t give as much so they better play good defense and generate offense off playing good defense against the Sabres.

The devense can’t pinch