I liked Matthias again. Thought he was the best player on that line. If he can bury some chances he will be solid on LW.
After watching the last couple of games, does anyone else notice that the Leafs REALLY struggle trying to get the puck out of their own zone?!?!?
I think more like 16 or 17.They struggle out of their own zone and struggle to keep it in the opposition zone. Bad combination. They don't have the horses which is why Babcock called them one and done.
They didn't play bad tonight, there are just 20 better teams than them.
They struggle out of their own zone and struggle to keep it in the opposition zone. Bad combination. They don't have the horses which is why Babcock called them one and done.
They didn't play bad tonight, there are just 20 better teams than them.
Yeah he played well; the line as a whole needs work though, particularly the right winger.
Agreed here. Hyman and Kapanen looked really strong.
Robidas and Arcobello were awful. Phaneuf hasn't had a good pre-season so far either.
He will get better yeah when the time goes on. He'll be our best d-man when its really there.It was a bad turnover at a bad time, but Dion's had bad pre-seasons before only to start out hot as soon as the season starts. I expect a whole lot more from the vets as soon as things get going for real.
They struggle out of their own zone and struggle to keep it in the opposition zone. Bad combination. They don't have the horses which is why Babcock called them one and done.
They didn't play bad tonight, there are just 20 better teams than them.
I think more like 16 or 17.
Actually we'll see it when all the games are almost played. Babcock will get his.Actually closer to 27 or 28 teams.
Hyman looked good. Kadri looked good early on. That's about it.
Kapanen could use a full year in A. He played well but has a lot of gap in his game. For a good skater he doesn't skate much.
Robidas, Polak and Dion were awful. I mean bad awful. This is going to be a long season with those guys.
Actually we'll see it when all the games are almost played. Babcock will get his.
They struggle out of their own zone and struggle to keep it in the opposition zone. Bad combination. They don't have the horses which is why Babcock called them one and done.
They didn't play bad tonight, there are just 20 better teams than them.
I didn't think Phaneuf had a good game, or is a good player to have as your #1 defenceman, but a little too much blame is being placed on a guy for having a pass in his feet get picked with the net empty.
They struggle out of their own zone and struggle to keep it in the opposition zone. Bad combination. They don't have the horses which is why Babcock called them one and done.
They didn't play bad tonight, there are just 20 better teams than them.
Name the 12-13 teams worse than the LeafsI think more like 16 or 17.
CorrectActually closer to 27 or 28 teams.
Yes, most of his posts are cringe worthyIs this guy delusional or what?
I thought Dion actually had a decent game, besides stupid penalties. He's being used effectively on the point, even though he didn't show up on the scoresheet.
Arcobello makes sense as the 2nd center on the PP, he's got good offensive instincts. Stepped into the faceoff circle when Kadri got kicked out and then scored that goal. Might even make sense for him to take the faceoffs, depending on what the gameplan is immediately after.
Rielly was our best player, and Gardiner had solid performance.
A bunch more of our players looked like the bottom six players that they are. Don't hold it against them, they never pretended to be more than that.
The Matthias-Bozak-Lupul line was really bad. Panik was also invisible.