GDT: Wild@Leafs 2PM SNO

[leaffaninvancouver]

You would think we were losing this game with how negative the GDT is.

 

[Nithoniniel]

They need to take Kadri off of the first unit, he's being wasted and barely touches the puck on the first unit. I'm not sure replacing him with Nylander wouldn't just lead to Nylander being the one wasted though. Maybe Matthews creates enough room in the high slot that it's not a waste?

Yeah, it's a difficult problem. Kadri has historically been terrific in that spot, so if you move him out then you are hard pressed to match it. I don't think Willy can. He's not as good in opening space and finding scoring spots without the puck as Kadri. So then you have him on the left with Matthews in the middle? What if Matthews, our best offensive player, is then not getting a whole lot of puck?

My answer would be a hybrid solution. Go with two units, let some players play on both.

 

[DarkKnight]

Yeah, love a coach or not, acting like that is silly. Egocock doesn't even make sense, it's not a good twist on his name at all.

At least be clever!

 

[Daisy Jane]

we need at least 2 more goals, because Stahl hasn't scored yet.

 

[sessiroth]

Once Hyman is healthy, I'd like to keep Moore on the team on the 4th line. Great energy guy. So does Gauthier or Lindholm sit? Both can play center

 

[DarkKnight]

You would think we were losing this game with how negative the GDT is.

To be fair, we've been tough to watch today. Really chippy and disjointed. You're right though, game for the taking.

 

[frizzer1]

I have to agree on this. You look at him during the start of the year (shooting % or not) his body language, shooting, skating, just everything looks off.

g.

He was never the same last year after hurting his back...and this year's shoulder injury didn't stop him from from being great when he came back.
But since he got knocked into the boards.he's been off.
Could it be his back again?

Anyway it is a serious concern when your star player can't seem to stay healthy.

 

[LaPlante94]

They need a righty to go where Kadri is aka Kapanen. Gives Marner a one time option there or Tavares one if Marner passes it down to him.

 

[Marshy]

This game had "put on a show" written all over it.

Really getting tired of the show business at home.

 

[DarkKnight]

what about Babcrap?

What about Babcock, followed by pointing out his flaws?

 

[SprDaVE]

You would think we were losing this game with how negative the GDT is.

It's generally fairly negative for the most part, winning or not.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Yeah, it's a difficult problem. Kadri has historically been terrific in that spot, so if you move him out then you are hard pressed to match it. I don't think Willy can. He's not as good in opening space and finding scoring spots without the puck as Kadri. So then you have him on the left with Matthews in the middle? What if Matthews, our best offensive player, is then not getting a whole lot of puck?

My answer would be a hybrid solution. Go with two units, let some players play on both.

Maybe put Nylander where Matthews is, put Matthews where Tavares is and put Tavares where Kadri is? Matthews is great and controlling the puck, Tavares creates more space and Nylander uses his shot the way Matthews does when he gets open?

 

[Notsince67]

Too much poontang zaps your energy!

Time for a divorce.

Gilmour sucked right after he got married. Dont know why these guys dont wait until life after hockey

 

[Mr Hockey]

All great coaches in all sports have huge ego's because they do it there way. Try and tell a Scotty Bowman, bill bellicch how to coach, good luck with that lol

 

[Nooodles]

We need to win this one because you know that HNIC against the Nucks with Hughson calling the game is a sure loss.

 

[robertmac43]

Gauthier

I would say Gauthier personally. I just think Par brings more with his speed and versatility. He is also very responsible in the D-zone

 

[MattySnipes]

For a fricking 13 year old Abigail is fantastic. Hope she achieves her dream one day.

 

[SprDaVE]

I hope for a much better 3rd period. Leafs need to really put it on.

 

[taurine330]

Once Hyman is healthy, I'd like to keep Moore on the team on the 4th line. Great energy guy. So does Gauthier or Lindholm sit? Both can play center

Let's just trade Brown.

 

[TimeZone]

What's with the 8 year olds taking over the TV?

 

[Frenchy]

Part II is up and running

 

[DarkKnight]

This kid has NO nerves, what a pro!!

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Once Hyman is healthy, I'd like to keep Moore on the team on the 4th line. Great energy guy. So does Gauthier or Lindholm sit? Both can play center

I've said the Goat wass washed up before but I've really like his play since he was slotted back into the lineup. I don't think he should sit.