Out of Town Thread - Part X

[OldCraig71]

The Sens won't get a better chance to tie it than they had right there.

 

[Goldenhands]

Leafs's blueline is atrocious defensively, no way they win a championship being so weak on the back end...

 

[JianYang]

That 1WC spot looks pretty tempting so long as the isles are atop their division.

Looks like that's the spot Montreal will be residing after tonight.

 

[tazsub3]

well done rangers . steraling a point from boston

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

Toronto is just not that good other than maybe some scoring I don't watch them enough but they're missing something on D

Rielly for Norris

 

[donghabs98]

That 1WC spot looks pretty tempting so long as the isles are atop their division.

Looks like that's the spot Montreal will be residing after tonight.

I'd sure prefer taking on any team from the Metro over the Leafs because even if we beat them then Tampa is the likely opponent.

 

[ECWHSWI]

I'd sure prefer taking on any team from the Metro over the Leafs because even if we beat them then Tampa is the likely opponent.

2nd round is within division regardless I think.

 

[donghabs98]

Leafs's blueline is atrocious defensively, no way they win a championship being so weak on the back end...

They have a real good offensive group which is great for the regular season. The real test for the Leafs is what happens when they face a hot goalie and strong defensive team?

 

[Goldenhands]

They have a real good offensive group which is great for the regular season. The real test for the Leafs is what happens when they face a hot goalie and strong defensive team?

A wall... Not only their D is atrocious defensively but most of their top offensive players are below average defensively... Thats a pretty spectacular team to watch when their top guns are hot, but their structure is defficient, cant realistically do some noise in playoffs the way this team is build, at least they have Andersen who save their ass on most nights...

 

[JianYang]

2nd round is within division regardless I think.

I don't think that's true. Didn't the rangers knock out the habs as the wild card in the first round, then play the sens in the 2nd round back in 2017?

That means they stayed in the Atlantic division path.

 

[thewall]

I don't think that's true. Didn't the rangers knock out the habs as the wild card in the first round, then play the sens in the 2nd round back in 2017?

That means they stayed in the Atlantic division path.

Yes thats exactly what is happening. I also beleive the Metro is likely the way to have a longer run in the playoffs.

 

[sharks9]

2nd round is within division regardless I think.

Not true, because you could have 3 teams from one division advance to the 2nd round.

I don't think that's true. Didn't the rangers knock out the habs as the wild card in the first round, then play the sens in the 2nd round back in 2017?

That means they stayed in the Atlantic division path.

You're right, if we beat the Islanders in round 1, we'll face one of Washington/Pittsburgh/Columbus in round 2.

 

[Gally11]

This is a cool article on the tax structure for Matthews contract because of the signing bonuses. Eliminates the whole Canada vs US thing


https://crowesoberman.com/blog/auston-matthews-shoots-scores-tax-savings/

 

[Whitesnake]

So after try 6 043 568....Flyers FINALLY found their goalie. Team to be careful about if they improve till the deadline. Hart is something else. Hart for Hart.

 

[Gustave]

So after try 6 043 568....Flyers FINALLY found their goalie. Team to be careful about if they improve till the deadline. Hart is something else. Hart for Hart.

Because I only wish ill on every other team besides the Habs, Steve Mason was an absolute monster when he came in the league.

 

[Whitesnake]

Because I only wish ill on every other team besides the Habs, Steve Mason was an absolute monster when he came in the league.

Won't happen with Hart. Book it.

 

[Whitesnake]

I’ll say it again. I’d love to see some of these so called young stars play in Montreal. 15 goals would be a Career year
Their PP is deadly. They play an open style
Now come play in Montreal. The players you named are all average at best

And again....Paul Byron. Waiver material. 20 goals in Montreal. Not saying that they are all superstars. Yes, TBay is better offensively. Of course. Yet, how come Sergachev struggles so much offensively compared to his previous year? Even though he's a D....shouldn't his skill set make him dominant offensively even at his age? Sophomore year? Maybe. Probably. Still.....it doesn't explain everything.

Joseph plays an average of 11 minutes total. And he has an average of 12 seconds on the PP per game....

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Won't happen with Hart. Book it.

Hart looks like he's going to be the real deal.

 

[Habaneros]

So after try 6 043 568....Flyers FINALLY found their goalie. Team to be careful about if they improve till the deadline. Hart is something else. Hart for Hart.

don't wanna nitpick but it was try 6 o43 567

Still way early to say they found the long term stopper .... as we seen lots can go wrong in a hurray...and a hot 15-30 game strip doesn't mean much ...

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Leafs's blueline is atrocious defensively, no way they win a championship being so weak on the back end...

Adding Muzzin helps them out huge. Reily could win the Norris and for all the abuse Gardner takes he's not as bad as his reputation suggests. Fans turned on him because as a whole they weren't great defensively so he became the whipping boy. Same thing happened with Larry Murphy and he went on to win multiple cups in Detroit.

Toronto absolutely has the horses to win a cup THIS year. I fully expect them to take at least one cup in the next five seasons. There's just way too much talent over there.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

This is a cool article on the tax structure for Matthews contract because of the signing bonuses. Eliminates the whole Canada vs US thing


Auston Matthews Shoots and Scores Tax Savings | Crowe Soberman

Gotta laugh at the last sentence of the article.

People, don't be mad at Auston for dodging Cnd taxes, Leafs will make up for it in indirect playoff revenues all the way to the cup!

 

[The90]

A wall... Not only their D is atrocious defensively but most of their top offensive players are below average defensively... Thats a pretty spectacular team to watch when their top guns are hot, but their structure is defficient, cant realistically do some noise in playoffs the way this team is build, at least they have Andersen who save their ass on most nights...

Who are these below average defensive players? Serious question. Kadri is an excellent shut down centre, Tavares and marner both have no problem getting dirty defensively and blocking shots, Matthews is excellent with defensive body position and stripping pucks. And nylander has some of the best possession stats in the league. Just because you want to see something doesn’t mean it’s reality.

Their problem I feel like is that they’re just too cocky right now. You see it every time they play a lesser team. They win off skill not off playing well. On the flip side they’ve beaten every top team in the league. If they put it together at the right time they’ll be in good shape

 

[The90]

Adding Muzzin helps them out huge. Reily could win the Norris and for all the abuse Gardner takes he's not as bad as his reputation suggests. Fans turned on him because as a whole they weren't great defensively so he became the whipping boy. Same thing happened with Larry Murphy and he went on to win multiple cups in Detroit.

Toronto absolutely has the horses to win a cup THIS year. I fully expect them to take at least one cup in the next five seasons. There's just way too much talent over there.

Gardiner is our new phaneuf. I know your fan base is the same way. And someone gets run out of town because they took all the heat.

Gardiner’s mistakes just seem to come at the worst possible times. But if you watch him play, he makes great outlet passes, and is very aware retrieving pucks and good offensively. He will be missed next year even though people will say good riddance

 

[Goldenhands]

Adding Muzzin helps them out huge. Reily could win the Norris and for all the abuse Gardner takes he's not as bad as his reputation suggests. Fans turned on him because as a whole they weren't great defensively so he became the whipping boy. Same thing happened with Larry Murphy and he went on to win multiple cups in Detroit.

Toronto absolutely has the horses to win a cup THIS year. I fully expect them to take at least one cup in the next five seasons. There's just way too much talent over there.

Are you aware that 5 of their 6 regular defensmen are lefties and that they want to get rid of their only righty (Zaitsev) cause he is probably the worst D ofthe bunch? Jake Gardiner is a fine puck mover but has no brain and cant defend, makes alot of bad plays under pressure and is pretty weak between the ears, I wouldnt take him on the Habs for free... Sure they have Reilly who is easily one of the top offensive defensemen in the league but still, he is prone to make mistakes in his own zone as well... Hainsey is washed up, was once a serviceable defenseman but this year at 37 he is struggling big time... Adding Muzzin will help but still, another lefty while their need was clearly on the right side, they have 2 lefties playing their off side, what could easily be problematic going foward... Up front they have ton of firepower, but still, their young stars still need work defensively, especially Matthews who looks like he is on the cruise control lately, he doesnt forecheck, no puck support, lazy backchecks and poor defensive awarenesses, his game away from the puck needs to be much better while Marner isnt exactly known for his 2-way play as well...

Sure they have a fun team to watch but they are going to hit a wall in playoffs, that team is pretty fragile mentally and tends to give up easily when the games becomes tighter and too physical...

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Gardiner is our new phaneuf. I know your fan base is the same way. And someone gets run out of town because they took all the heat.

Gardiner’s mistakes just seem to come at the worst possible times. But if you watch him play, he makes great outlet passes, and is very aware retrieving pucks and good offensively. He will be missed next year even though people will say good riddance

I would love to sign him as UFA.