Post-Game Talk: Now thats what we call a dominating response, Leafs win 6-1

[LeafSteel]

When Nylander is back up to speed, I very badly want to see what a Kapanen-Matthews-Nylander line can put together.

I've got a hunch what they can do, and 30 other coaches aren't going to like it.......

 

[LeafSteel]

As much as I want to believe it, Tampa Bay has us beat on defence.

We cannot match their defensive depth, all other things being equal.

We match up well against them in a 7 game series, and I fear them less than Boston in the playoffs (Boston is in our guys head's, plain and simple), but if Tampa beats us, a lot of it will be due the strength of their D.

They are a crazy well-built team, and talk of Karlsson signing there in the off-season to play with Hedman would be just insane...... if the Karlsson of old re-emerges.

 

[TheTotalPackage]

It's hard not to go into a game thinking the Leafs won't steamroll the opposition. They are that good.

 

[Gary Nylund]

It's hard not to go into a game thinking the Leafs won't steamroll the opposition. They are that good.

It's not hard for me. We've lost plenty of games this season, some to teams we shouldn't have much trouble with and some were downright ugly.

It's a long season and I'll judge this season mostly on how we do in the playoffs and that means I won't be making any judgements any time soon. We look pretty good most of the time but we still have a long way to go.

 

[DavePoulin4PM]

p.s. we're better than tbay

Lol. This is based on nothing aside from your emotional attachment to the Leafs. Tampa’s defence is one of the best units in the league, the Leafs isn’t even close.

 

[X66]

Marincin played amazing yesterday, he was super aggressive and went on rushes many times.

I think he knows he has to change it up a little to last in this league.

 

[X66]

I have to admit, Brown looked good tonight. If he keeps this up, he'll be a serviceable 3rd liner on a deep team.

Brown has looked good all season, just needs to produce when given the chance.

 

[X66]

Also Greg Millen is the absolute worst.

Not even 10 minutes into the game he starts showing his boner for Luongo “the way he looks tonight you’re gonna need some traffic, he’s in one of those grooves” dude we’re not even half way through the first lol.

 

[canadon]

Also Greg Millen is the absolute worst.

Not even 10 minutes into the game he starts showing his ***** for Luongo “the way he looks tonight you’re gonna need some traffic, he’s in one of those grooves” dude we’re not even half way through the first lol.

And later on he was petting himself for advising Babcock to play Nylander with Matthews and seeing that it really happenned... Except for that happenned for one shift only after Kappy had to play on a penalty kill. Lol.

 

[razkaz]

What a game. Basically dominated from puck drop. Good to see 2 great efforts like that and let's hope it continues Sat and Sun.

Johnsson-Tavares-Marner were spectacular. Just flying out there. I don't know how many times they got the puck into the O zone and started a long cycle and I don't believe any of those were dump ins, just skated it in and had strong forechecking to create tons of offense.

Want to see some more line juggling which Babcock has been doing since the 3rd in that Detroit game. Would be nice to see a few more looks depending on how long Hyman is out.

 

[hockeyes]

Marincin played amazing yesterday, he was super aggressive and went on rushes many times.

I think he knows he has to change it up a little to last in this league.

I thought he played well early in the year also, I like him better than Oz but most don't agree. He brings a very different skill set compared to the rest of the guys on the back end, decent one timer and pretty good stick/ability to tie up guys and plays tougher. He might be a little slow but it's not like the rest of the d never get burned just the same.

 

[zeke]

Lol. This is based on nothing aside from your emotional attachment to the Leafs. Tampa’s defence is one of the best units in the league, the Leafs isn’t even close.

actually it's based on Tampa padding their record against an easier schedule, and not playing the top teams nearly as well as we have.

and what isn't close, exactly?


TOR: 2.74ga/gm (#4), 32.9sa/gm (#24)
TBL: 2.86ga/gm (#12), 32.3sa/gm (#22)

 

[stuart5035]

What a fun game. Complete effort by the Leafs. Only thing missing was a Willy goal.

Yes, we badly need a confident Nylander, he looks out of sorts, maybe it’s Matthews he needs.

 

[Warden of the North]

It's not hard for me. We've lost plenty of games this season, some to teams we shouldn't have much trouble with and some were downright ugly.

It's a long season and I'll judge this season mostly on how we do in the playoffs and that means I won't be making any judgements any time soon. We look pretty good most of the time but we still have a long way to go.

For me its all about playing our game. Losing to Florida on Saturday was frustrating because we should have steamrolled them. You could tell we were just being lazy. Last night they went in all business and the Panthers could barely keep up.

 

[Trapper]

actually it's based on Tampa padding their record against an easier schedule, and not playing the top teams nearly as well as we have.

and what isn't close, exactly?


TOR: 2.74ga/gm (#4), 32.9sa/gm (#24)
TBL: 2.86ga/gm (#12), 32.3sa/gm (#22)

Until we start beating teams in the playoffs we aren’t better than anyone.
We are hopeful like everyone (with good reason to be). But each playoff series is a small 7 game sample size where any stats can be thrown out the window. You can put Corsi and lose. You can beat a team all regular season and lose. It’s a different beast and that’s where you earn your elite (better than others) status.

 

[mashedpotato]

Until we start beating teams in the playoffs we aren’t better than anyone.
We are hopeful like everyone (with good reason to be). But each playoff series is a small 7 game sample size where any stats can be thrown out the window. You can put Corsi and lose. You can beat a team all regular season and lose. It’s a different beast and that’s where you earn your elite (better than others) status.

Take what you can get, when you get it.
Momentum and confidence is a large part of winning games in this league.

 

[TheTotalPackage]

It's not hard for me. We've lost plenty of games this season, some to teams we shouldn't have much trouble with and some were downright ugly.

It's a long season and I'll judge this season mostly on how we do in the playoffs and that means I won't be making any judgements any time soon. We look pretty good most of the time but we still have a long way to go.

Of course they'll have their downs, but with the firepower they have, it's not hard to think that the team can put up a 4-spot on any given night.

 

[zeke]

Until we start beating teams in the playoffs we aren’t better than anyone.

a) nonsense
b) what has tbay done in the playoffs?

 

[ULF_55]

Not sure if it was mentioned, but Marner is such a sore goal scorer.

He was so disappointed he scored that goal and they didn't get a hattie.

He first tried to get Matthews to score the 3rd. and then tried to get Tavares the 3rd. but nope gets himself in a snit because he scored ...

 

[zeke]

It's not hard for me. We've lost plenty of games this season, some to teams we shouldn't have much trouble with and some were downright ugly.
.

how many of those games have we had, exactly?

 

[Gary Nylund]

how many of those games have we had, exactly?

I don't know, it's not like I'm keeping count or anything. A couple of Boston games come to mind.

 

[zeke]

I don't know, it's not like I'm keeping count or anything. A couple of Boston games come to mind.

maybe you should keep count.

 

[Gary Nylund]

a) nonsense
b) what has tbay done in the playoffs?

Didn't they win a couple of rounds last year? Boy I can't wait until we can say at least that much. Regular season wins are great but playoffs is what it's all about for me.

 

[Gary Nylund]

maybe you should keep count.

Why?

 

[zeke]

Why?

well, if you're going to use bad games as a measuring stick of a team, shouldn't you know how many they and other good teams have had?