Stephen
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The team did not lose the series because of "soft" D.
I agree, although the soft D did actually give up the series winning goal in an unforced turnover for the record.
The team did not lose the series because of "soft" D.
Every team is fast. I don’t think the Leafs are faster and they’re certainly not more skilled. They have a couple of high end skilled players but there are a lot of guys that are in between.
I agree, although the soft D did actually give up the series winning goal in an unforced turnover for the record.
You also don't see many shifts where the Leafs are all skating 100% either.
Our D is too soft for my liking. Let's see how the Bruins play against Columbus.
The team did not lose the series because of "soft" D.
The PP and PK lost Games 4 and 6.
Pull random stats out of nowhere and see if it sticks.
PK lost game 6 but our D and Andy lost game #7.
We were "outgritted". Toronto could not get scoring chances in the high % zone in front oft he net. Refs still will not call penalties in the playoffs as they should. The new NHL is different in the playoffs. It's fast but it requires size and toughness. Matthews has no one to play with and he was not utilized by Babcock as he should have been.
That's exactly my point. It isn't one thing that lost the series. Made that pretty clear I thought.
Babcock however was a large contributor to multiple issues (not all) that caused the team to lose the series.
Go look at the ice time for all the teams left.
That's exactly my point. It isn't one thing that lost the series. Made that pretty clear I thought.
Babcock however was a large contributor to multiple issues (not all) that caused the team to lose the series.
Go look at the ice time for all the teams left.
Our PK was 55%. Bostons was well over 80%. Thats literally one thing that lost the series for us.
They did not lose for one reason alone. Look at the D's of the teams that are left and tell me which teams have soft Ds ?
Boston. Their only Tough D is Chara, and he wasn't throwing his weight around at all this series.
There are multiple teams left who don't have a tough D
So Cassidy is the better coach because their 4th line scrubs won the game last night?
Losing first round game 7s to the same team in consecutive years despite having deeper, more talented rosters means you have better coaching.