Post-Game Talk: Ugly win is still a win

[Gallagbi]

I don’t think he’s a guy that probably even follows the media, dudes been a ghost since he’s left the NHL.

He was actually on a hometown hockey broadcast the other day, but Ive heard he doesnt like the spotlight and that's the first time I've seen him on TV in years.

 

[saffronleaf]

P.S. Detroit is a dirty hockey team. Honestly, just because they are fallin' for Dahlin, doesn't mean they have to play dirty. Headshot on Marner was brutal (big surprise a Bertuzzi with a dirty play),

They should have suspended that whole lineage.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I wouldn't be shocked to see him test out a Johnsson-Komarov-Kapanen line

I would. We didn't give up a 2nd to sit Plekanec. Plus Plekanec has done nothing to deserve being press boxed

 

[Guided by Veseys]

Detroit was skating hard and playing with purpose tonight (not sure why, maybe the leafs seem cocky? Who knows). Glad that the Leafs rose to the occasion and beat them. I was impressed by Gardiner and Rielly joining the rush and really creating in the offensive zone when needed.

 

[Halla]

I’ll take it. Tampa lost tonight. Florida won. Let’s hope Boston losses tommrow.

Im hoping for a boston win. rather play the bolts

Vasilevskiy last month: 3.92SV%, .887SV%, 0 SO

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

He had a terrific rush, other than that he didn't do anything at all.

the whole Kadri line was uncharacteristically terrible tonight

 

[bax]

Watching Matthews and Nylander is like a video game when they turn it on. Man I really hope Kadri reaches 30 again!!

 

[Halla]

I would. We didn't give up a 2nd to sit Plekanec. Plus Plekanec has done nothing to deserve being press boxed

you nailed the bolded.

Plekanek hasnt exactly been bad, but he hasnt been good either. I don't really see a difference between him and Moore to be honest. Just as much as Babs probably likes pleks as a 4C, he likes Komarov in the lineup. unfortunately Johnsson probably the odd man out

 

[Daisy Jane]

Babcock says it makes no sense to worry who we play. just be ready for the tournament.

 

[Halla]

the whole Kadri line was uncharacteristically terrible tonight

pretty nice rush by marleau and pass to kadri to win the game though. pretty significant play at the the end of the day

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Hainsey has been very bad since coming back from injury to be honest. Might be time to replace him with someone else

 

[Walshy7]

You guys think the goal tonight by Nylander from Matthews could rank Top 5 from all of our goals this year. The goal itself was easy, but more so the play that developed, their passing to each other, etc.

Nylander should of got an assist for the vision and patience to wait for Matthews. The goal wasn’t as simple as it seemed, he received it behind the goal line he had to step out and roof it. He made it look easy but not many can do it, the goalie was off balance sure but it wasn’t a simple goal

 

[LeafsNation75]

Babcock says it makes no sense to worry who we play. just be ready for the tournament.

He's right because nothing is set in stone that it's going to be Boston and they cross that bridge when it becomes official.

 

[Superstar]

Not a great game by the Leafs tonight, but good teams find ways to win! Feels good!

 

[member 147413]

I don’t think he’s a guy that probably even follows the media, dudes been a ghost since he’s left the NHL.

Actually he filmed something with HNIC for Hometown Hockey just last month.

He does a bit of commentary on Bruins broadcasts during intermissions.

 

[LeafsNation75]

In some ways isn't it better the Leafs had an easier time defeating Nashville who will be in the playoffs, where as we know Detroit is missing the playoffs.

 

[Liminality]

Johnsson has made an impression on Babcock, lots of good signs from him in his short stint so far.

 

[deletethis]

This fan is very thankful to watch a team with the type of talent to finish a game that wasn't a great performance.

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

one worry I have is I kinda wish we were playing good teams down the stretch. We tend to play down to the level of garbage teams, and that's not ideal going into the playoffs

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Johnsson has made an impression on Babcock, lots of good signs from him in his short stint so far.

He'll be benched once/if Leo comes back, book it.

 

[ottomaddox]

He had a terrific rush, other than that he didn't do anything at all.

No.

 

[Liminality]

He'll be benched once/if Leo comes back, book it.

Maybe but I think Babcock realizes he has an excellent tool at his disposal that he can bring out if things are not going his way. Johnsson has jumped up the depth chart that's for sure.

 

[ECanuck]

Thoughts

1) Hainsey, Hainsey, Hainsey. He is getting too much ice time. Cut it back. Is his new favourite song Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Give It Away Now"?
2) Ice. Wow. Seriously? Is this an NHL rink or a backyard pond? Come on man!
3) Freddy. Some good. Some bad. Did you notice the Wings constantly shooting the puck around his head? IMO this is NOT coincidence.
4) The Wings are a dirty team. Discuss.

Yes they were dirty. Was good to stick it to them in the end.

 

[Liminality]

Can we sticky this on the Leafs forum?