GDT: STORM IN THE MAPLE SYRUP FACTORY EP VI

[Stephen]

For a couple of years now, we've kept hearing about how the Canes need more skilled forwards, and we've talked a lot about the Canes trading a defenseman for top six forward help, but every time the Leafs have played you guys, my impression is the Hurricanes are a deep, balanced and skilled group not lacking in offensive firepower.

 

[VAcaniac]

For a couple of years now, we've kept hearing about how the Canes need more skilled forwards, and we've talked a lot about the Canes trading a defenseman for top six forward help, but every time the Leafs have played you guys, my impression is the Hurricanes are a deep, balanced and skilled group not lacking in offensive firepower.

We just got Haula back which was a key acquisition and Svech is an absolute beast this year.

 

[ironrhcp]

new to your guys page. Insane game today. Just curious what the general consensus is about Gardiner??

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

new to your guys page. Insane game today. Just curious what the general consensus is about Gardiner??

There isn’t a general consensus. Those looking at his production and plays are disappointed, those looking at his advanced stats say he is doing well but unlucky.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

There isn’t a general consensus. Those looking at his production and plays are disappointed, those looking at his advanced stats say he is doing well but unlucky.

Same as when he was with you guys, basically

 

[Rogue Leader]

Just dropping by to congratulate you boys for the great game! I believe you deserved to win more than us and you schooled us during the middle of the game. Just the sheer will-power to come back and give us such a beating! Love all of you! Always stay strong and classy!!!

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

For a couple of years now, we've kept hearing about how the Canes need more skilled forwards, and we've talked a lot about the Canes trading a defenseman for top six forward help, but every time the Leafs have played you guys, my impression is the Hurricanes are a deep, balanced and skilled group not lacking in offensive firepower.

A Top 6 acquisition was needed, but the team was able to address that by dealing a 4th line center instead. Since the Niederreiter trade, they've averaged 3.3 GF/G, good for 6th best over that time frame (Link). There isn't an elite, Art Ross-type scorer, but they make up for with multiple very good offensive players and quality depth pieces.

The saying "sometimes the best deal is the one you don't make" applies here. Pesce had an off-game, but this team is better off for the league not giving up the skill forward they were looking for around this time last year.

 

[All Mod Cons]

Wow Leafs color analyst I didnt know Carolina let Necas go home to Russia last year. The more you know.

To be fair,he corrected himself in just less than a second. It's a bit harsh.

 

[Sigurd]

What a tough loss. I thought the game was as good as over in the first period after we were down 3 goals, and it was awesome how the Canes mounted a rousing comeback only to blow it all away. That was easily one of the most difficult losses to watch this season. I can only imagine how bummed out the locker room was after that game.

As was mentioned already in this topic, that was simply not how you expect our skilled defense to perform. Also, I am so damn tired of us taking stupid penalties this season; they need to control their f****** sticks already. Lastly, the slow starts also need to stop. Wow.

 

[The Faulker 27]

Wow. Don't even know what to say about that. Will be tough on team morale.

I get the impression this team has a short memory. All these young players just get more hungry after something like that. 5 years ago a loss like that send the season spiraling.

 

[Negan4Coach]

I get the impression this team has a short memory. All these young players just get more hungry after something like that. 5 years ago a loss like that send the season spiraling.

Well here is to hoping both goaltenders have short memories because I said goddamn.

 

[Stickpucker]

I don't know... it sucks we lost but it was a crazy fun emotional game. Doubt we see many more played that way.

 

[zman77]

"That's probably the craziest game I've ever played professionally."
By: Michael Smith
Erik Haula summed it up in nine words:
"I don't really know how to exactly describe that."
Boiled down to the nitty gritty, here's what happened: The Leafs scored three goals. The Canes scored five goals. The Leafs scored 1 goal. The Canes scored 1 goal. The Leafs scored 4 goals.
"That's probably the craziest game I've ever played professionally. It was up-and-down. We started really bad," Martin Necas said. "Then, in the second period, we dominated. The third period, I don't really know what happened."
"It was probably really entertaining for people watching, but that was brutal," Haula said.
In the spirit of the holidays, here is an analogy to best explain what happened. Picture Christmas morning, presents under the tree. You grab a gift, furiously unwrapping it. Surprise! It's that one thing you really, truly wanted. But, then you open the box. Empty. Nothingness.
"That was a tough game. We didn't come out ready," head coach Rod Brind'Amour said. "We got back in and had the game in hand, but just fell asleep and took a little breath. That's a team that has some high-end talent. You can't do that. Another tough lesson."
Recap: Canes Drop Wild Game in Toronto

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Both teams had amazing offensive games. It's simply unfortunate that us Canes had to lose it, but score that many goals in most games and you will win.

 

[RodTheBawd]

Sorry guys. My text to a Toronto colleague at 1:59PM:

An afternoon game in Toronto? Hopefully they don't hang 8 on us

 

[Lempo]

Sorry guys. My text to a Toronto colleague at 1:59PM:

At least you were hoping.

 

[WreckingCrew]

At least you were hoping.

Canes: Optimism Crushers!