Post-Game Talk: Leafs win 5-3

[keonsbitterness]

Two road wins is the perfect way to kick off the stretch run.

Now let's destroy Ottawa!

 

[LeafsNation75]

He has a many goals as Jamie Benn...

In 18 less games played.

 

[ToneDog]

He has a many goals as Jamie Benn...

One more than Marner in 8 fewer games.

 

[Notsince67]

Willy needs a goal celebration move now. Get under the skin of the other team.

 

[slimbob8]

I've said this before, but I need to say it again. I used to talk crap about Hyman several years ago when Babcock would play him as much as he did. He's showing why Babcock loved him so much. What a fantastic and hard working player he is. He puts in 100% effort every single game. Was beautiful on the PK as well. Just a very underrated player.

Matthews and Marner do their thing... and Nylander has the game winner, I love it.

Not so happy about Tavares and his game. Lots of sloppy turnovers and just looks so out of it. I mean he did have some big face-off wins near the end of the game, but beyond that? Didn't like his game at all.

Andersen was good too.

Great victory.

Completely agree. I felt the same way about Hyman but these last two years he's shown legit offensive ability. He's not just a passenger anymore.

And I agree about Tavares. He's been pretty disappointing all year to be honest. Still a very good player with lots of good years left obviously, but I can't help but think he might be starting to regress a bit from the elite level he's played at for years. Historically at 29 years old you've seen your peak years already.

 

[wingman75]

Muzzin is a difference maker for this team. Not sure I realized how much until now.

Great win! Hope we keep that intensity vs the Sens.

 

[ToneDog]

Willie has more goals than assists. I thought he was supposed to be a better play maker than goal scorer. Hopefully he can help Johnny get out of his funk soon.

 

[Confucius]

On the Dallas broadcast they described a play by Marner as “sagacious “.
I thought wtf, is that a chirp?

yep Sounds like Mitch...
adjective

1. having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.
   "they were sagacious enough to avoid any outright confrontation"
   Similar:
   wise
   clever
   intelligent
   with/showing great knowledge
   knowledgeable
   sensible
   sage
   discerning
   judicious
   canny
   penetrating
   perceptive
   acute
   astute
   shrewd
   prudent
   politic
   thoughtful
   full of insight
   insightful
   percipient
   perspicacious
   philosophical
   profound
   deep
   streetwise
   sapient
   Opposite:
   stupid
   

 

[OVO16]

He's clearly got a role and he's decent at that role. Unfortunately that role just doesn't ever look good on the scoresheet or with advanced stats. There's a reason guys like Roman Polak are still in the league going strong despite everyone claiming they're trash. If hockey was as simple as just playing the six d-men with the highest Corsi rating then coaches would have been doing that years ago.

Ceci has looked 10x better than Polak did.

Heck, Id say Ceci has been more physical than Polak was. Polak couldnt throw open body checks to save his live. He was just nasty along the boards

 

[Legion34]

Ceci has looked 10x better than Polak did.

Heck, Id say Ceci has been more physical than Polak was. Polak couldnt throw open body checks to save his live. He was just nasty along the boards

ceci looked 10x better than heiskanen that game. Should be a lesson for leaf fans who expect too much out of players

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

On the Dallas broadcast they described a play by Marner as “sagacious “.
I thought wtf, is that a chirp?

Daryl Reaugh is a beauty. I learn new words every time I watch the Dallas broadcast

 

[Big Muddy]

yep Sounds like Mitch...
adjective

1. having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.
   "they were sagacious enough to avoid any outright confrontation"
   Similar:
   wise
   clever
   intelligent
   with/showing great knowledge
   knowledgeable
   sensible
   sage
   discerning
   judicious
   canny
   penetrating
   perceptive
   acute
   astute
   shrewd
   prudent
   politic
   thoughtful
   full of insight
   insightful
   percipient
   perspicacious
   philosophical
   profound
   deep
   streetwise
   sapient
   Opposite:
   stupid

Yes. see #118.

 

[Smif]

Yes boys!! Huge W. Just finished.

 

[Apotheosis]

Matthews now sole place at 10th in league scoring. Only 5 points back of Marchand for 6th.

 

[Bedards Dad]

Big whoop for 11 mill.

He’s simply not been nearly good enough lately

Have you ever made a postive post? Its embarrassing. Might be time to break out the ignore button

 

[shaner8989]

Have you ever made a postive post? Its embarrassing. Might be time to break out the ignore button

Lots. Maybe read them. First post says whole team was amazing minus Tavares

Tavares has been trash imo but go ahead and think differently

 

[Leafsfan74]

It's not just the wins, but the process. Two tighter, grind out wins. A healthier team certainly helps and Andersen has been solid as we are accustomed to.

 

[Havoc]

muzzin looks to be a must re-sign.

 

[34]

Big whoop for 11 mill.

He’s simply not been nearly good enough lately

I agree with that.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Is Muzzin our best D? I think so.

 

[slimbob8]

Ceci has looked 10x better than Polak did.

Heck, Id say Ceci has been more physical than Polak was. Polak couldnt throw open body checks to save his live. He was just nasty along the boards

Agreed. I want no part of Polak on this team

My point is just there is still value for that type of penalty killing specialist in the league which is why most teams deploy one despite most metrics we have screaming at us how awful they are.

 

[Tlo1]

I've said this before, but I need to say it again. I used to talk crap about Hyman several years ago when Babcock would play him as much as he did. He's showing why Babcock loved him so much. What a fantastic and hard working player he is. He puts in 100% effort every single game. Was beautiful on the PK as well. Just a very underrated player.

Matthews and Marner do their thing... and Nylander has the game winner, I love it.



Not so happy about Tavares and his game. Lots of sloppy turnovers and just looks so out of it. I mean he did have some big face-off wins near the end of the game, but beyond that? Didn't like his game at all.

Andersen was good too.

Great victory.

The big difference with Hyman under Keefe is the sense of entitlement is gone. That drove me nuts about Babcock! He’d crap on any player that wasn’t playing up to his standard but Hyman would always get a free pass. I think it created a lot of unfair fan resentment toward Hyman. He’s playing better now under Keefe imo and the lack of entitlement has gained him more fans. Including me.

 

[Fatass]

Easy win.

 

[Leafsfan74]

muzzin looks to be a must re-sign.

Without question.

If you are accepting the fact the team is top heavy in salary up front, you absolutely needs a veteran presence on the blue lines who has won in this league. He will take younger guys under his wing, hopefully rub off with his effort and commitment.

Players to a man all want a solid D man they can rely on. When you see a guy sacrifice to win, it shows that you can win in different ways, it doesn't have to be on the scoresheet. This is what every team needs.

Leafs have him under their control right now. He wants to stay. Make it happen Dubas. It will save you alot of headache down the road.

 

[Kiwi]

And 14 goals in 32 games coming off an ACL injury. Not bad for a guy with no hands.

That part of his game has certainly developed

It's a tribute to our development staff and Hyman's willingness to work his ass off to make himself better