GDT: Stars@Leafs 7 PM SN

[leaffaninvancouver]

I've always thought we had a great schedule. Most important thing is to not have a huge workload in the last month and we have that, that's most of the ball game right there.

I don't want a heavy schedule but I'd like them to stay sharp and games are the best way to stay sharp. Either way this isn't a bad schedule it's just terrible for spacing out games.

 

[Liminality]

That line is obviously better defensively with Leo, the extra offence offsets losing Leo but I don't know why people are pretending that Marner makes the line better defensively, he doesn't. That doesn't mean Leo should go back to his wing but Leo is better defensively than Marner at this point, that shouldn't really surprise anyone.

Yeah I think Komarov's role fits better next to Plekanec than with Kadri at least this year.

Also



Please come back soon Matthews

 

[BertCorbeau]

I don't want a heavy schedule but I'd like them to stay sharp and games are the best way to stay sharp. Either way this isn't a bad schedule it's just terrible for spacing out games.

Yeah the spacing out of games sucks, mostly from a fan perspective IMO, but one reason why I've liked this Leafs' schedule is that they got a lot of their hard road trips out of the way early on.

 

[egd27]

The Kadri line with Komarov on it had a combined 47% possession rate, with Komarov rocking a solid 45% (Marleau and Kadri had 49% and 48%).

Once Komorav was taken off the line, they all went above 50%.

In fact:
Kadri's Possession with Komarov: 46.83%
Kadri's Without him: 51.5%
Marleau's Possession with Komarov: 47.68
Marleau's without him: 50.77%
Komraov's without Kadri: 42%
Komravo's withouth Marleau: 43%

They've been carrying this guy for far too long 5 on 5.

You really need to step your game up before you try arguing with me.

I realize you weren't responding to me, but I have a couple of questions on the stats you cite.

1. Is it possible / probable the line was used differently when Komaraov or Marner were on the line?

2. Why did you switch from Leivo vs Komo to Marner vs. Komo ? Was it because Leivo never gets to match up against the very best lines in the NHL because the coach doesn't like him therefore there are no stats?

 

[frog]

The Kadri line with Komarov on it had a combined 47% possession rate, with Komarov rocking a solid 45% (Marleau and Kadri had 49% and 48%).

Once Komorav was taken off the line, they all went above 50%.

In fact:
Kadri's Possession with Komarov: 46.83%
Kadri's Without him: 51.5%
Marleau's Possession with Komarov: 47.68
Marleau's without him: 50.77%
Komraov's without Kadri: 42%
Komravo's withouth Marleau: 43%

They've been carrying this guy for far too long 5 on 5.

You really need to step your game up before you try arguing with me.

lmao oh nice one, im not arguing with you im just telling you your wrong. So komarov doesnt help kadri and marleau offensively... therefore he sucks defensively?

 

[MattySnipes]

Yeah I think Komarov's role fits better next to Plekanec than with Kadri at least this year.

Also



Please come back soon Matthews

Wow! GF% and HDF% really stick out eh. Hope he's back soon!

 

[frog]

I realize you weren't responding to me, but I have a couple of questions on the stats you cite.

1. Is it possible / probable the line was used differently when Komaraov or Marner were on the line?

2. Why did you switch from Leivo vs Komo to Marner vs. Komo ? Was it because Leivo never gets to match up against the very best lines in the NHL because the coach doesn't like him therefore there are no stats?

I was gonna say the same thing..

Here is something X66 should find numbers for: Kadri-Marleau-Marner arent used as a shutdown line as much hence dont have heavier minutes against competition compared to Kadri-Marleau-Komarov. The line komarov is on is usually the line that gets the tougher minutes.

 

[DarkKnight]

So the Leafs are better with a superstar center in the lineup, who knew?

 

[Ziggdiezan]

So the Leafs are better with a superstar center in the lineup, who knew?

Lol I know right. Wonder how Boston's stats are with our without Bergeron or Edmonton with/without McDavid.

 

[X66]

lmao oh nice one, im not arguing with you im just telling you your wrong. So komarov doesnt help kadri and marleau offensively... therefore he sucks defensively?

I’m saying he’s a god awful possession player with them and brings down their possession stats a ton.

He’s even worse possession wise without them, which just puts greater emphasis on how much the had to carry him 5 on 5.

Komarovs defensive play has been very overrated this year. He’s been a shell of his former self.

 

[Warden of the North]

So the Leafs are better with a superstar center in the lineup, who knew?

Was listening to a podcast and one of the media guys was like "sometimes I think we underestimate how much losing a star player hurts a team"

Lol, you dont say?

 

[ACC1224]

I realize you weren't responding to me, but I have a couple of questions on the stats you cite.

1. Is it possible / probable the line was used differently when Komaraov or Marner were on the line?

2. Why did you switch from Leivo vs Komo to Marner vs. Komo ? Was it because Leivo never gets to match up against the very best lines in the NHL because the coach doesn't like him therefore there are no stats?

Good post.
Leivo can't replace Komarov on the Kadri line, it's an absurd notion.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Good post.
Leivo can't replace Komarov on the Kadri line, it's an absurd notion.

How do we know? He'd certainly provide more offence

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

I’m saying he’s a god awful possession player with them and brings down their possession stats a ton.

He’s even worse possession wise without them, which just puts greater emphasis on how much the had to carry him 5 on 5.

Komarovs defensive play has been very overrated this year. He’s been a shell of his former self.

His offense has been the problem, he's fine defensively. He's been a target all year if his defense was that terrible those people waiting for him to screw up would be jumping on his mistakes. He's a key part of our very effective PK, I doubt he's here next year but he's easily one of our best defensive wingers.

 

[tom leafers]

Hey guys, just out of curiosity have any of you made the trek to buffalo to watch the leafs play? just wondering if it is worth the trip.

Thanks!

 

[ACC1224]

How do we know? He'd certainly provide more offence

The guy can barely play on the 4th line and you think he'd excel at tough defensive match ups?

Hey guys, just out of curiosity have any of you made the trek to buffalo to watch the leafs play? just wondering if it is worth the trip.

Thanks!

I always enjoy it. I guess it depends on what would make the trip worth it for you.

 

[The Kessel Run]

Looking forward to seeing the boys play again - these breaks have been too long.

 

[tom leafers]

The guy can barely play on the 4th line and you think he'd excel at tough defensive match ups?



I always enjoy it. I guess it depends on what would make the trip worth it for you.

I just like watching the leafs so im pretty easy to please. The tickets i am looking at are about $300 for the pair, at the end where the leafs shoot twice so i feel like that would be a pretty cool experience.

 

[ULF_55]

How do we know? He'd certainly provide more offence

Obviously, we can't know something that hasn't happened, but we can speculate.

I would like if they had a shutdown line with shutdown players, but Babcock makes due with the assets he has.

One should not forget how Babcock frequently puts Komarov on the Kadri line when protecting a late lead.

 

[ACC1224]

I just like watching the leafs so im pretty easy to please. The tickets i am looking at are about $300 for the pair, at the end where the leafs shoot twice so i feel like that would be a pretty cool experience.

Keep looking around, that sounds like a lot of money for Buffalo. We paid that for 4 last week, 10 rows up.

 

[tom leafers]

Keep looking around, that sounds like a lot of money for Buffalo. We paid that for 4 last week, 10 rows up.

Dang thats a great deal. Where were you looking? ive mostly been sticking to stubhub

 

[ACC1224]

Dang thats a great deal. Where were you looking? ive mostly been sticking to stubhub

I think they were bought on Stubhub.....wait as long as you can before pulling the trigger.

 

[tom leafers]

I think they were bought on Stubhub.....wait as long as you can before pulling the trigger.

awesome, thanks for the info!

 

[ACC1224]

awesome, thanks for the info!

No worries, enjoy the game

 

[LeafsMonster]

Ou johnsson called up? Everyone is starting to pay attention to him. Nice. Hope he does well.

Completely forgot there was a game today. Midterms got me getting through my days like a zombie.