glen Posted December 10, 2018 Report Posted December 10, 2018 I guess all the cheap shots by Boston are ok.
chris.brock Posted December 10, 2018 Report Posted December 10, 2018 I don't understand that one. McAvoy saw Hyman coming but just stood there admiring his pass and didn't protect himself at all. Shoulder on shoulder. Chris Wagner should have got the hearing for his intent to injure, head shot on Reilly because it was retaliation.
Acountdeleted Posted December 10, 2018 Report Posted December 10, 2018 2 games is a lot for his first offence. It couldn't be a fine? Or 1 game?
leaf4 Posted December 10, 2018 Report Posted December 10, 2018 Inconsistent in the way fines/suspensions are handed out... Parros isn't very consistent it seems... Shanny and Stephane quintal did a decent job of it I think.
BillM Posted December 10, 2018 Report Posted December 10, 2018 That was a late hit, but as a D man, you gotta be watching for that. The attempted run of Rielly is why we need a Simmonds type forward on our team.
Jds63 Posted December 10, 2018 Report Posted December 10, 2018 Not feeling any pity for the Leafs on that Boston game as usual ... out hit , out played and outworked ... they need to wake up and treat these games against Boston with a little more respect ... geeze Boston was missing key players too ... Kadri had to fight to try and wake up the team Their speed and skill has never been enough against Boston , grit and toughness ???? where is it ??? going back to wearing my Domi jersey for now ...
chris.brock Posted December 10, 2018 Report Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, BillM said: The attempted run of Rielly is why we need a Simmonds type forward on our team. That's what I think, but I don't think Dubas and Babcock are looking to acquire players like Simmonds Any player with grit seems to find themselves on another team, Martin, Polak, Komarov Babs said "our toughness is our power play", that didn't work out too well Saturday night, guys like Ron Hainsey shouldn't have to drop the gloves either Edited December 10, 2018 by chris.brock
jimmer Posted December 10, 2018 Report Posted December 10, 2018 Boston and Halak have gotten into their heads. They should have played the whole game like they did in the third.
Oggie Posted December 10, 2018 Report Posted December 10, 2018 they won't last long in the playoffs if they don't acquire somebody to defend their highly skilled players. Every team in the league knows how to beat them....... run them!!!
glen Posted December 10, 2018 Report Posted December 10, 2018 Boston does cheap shots and the refs don't call it. They try to hurt the leafs. Then to protect themselves the leafs stop playing hard and give up the game. Watch the start of the games and you will see the start if the cheap shots. I don't know why the refs don't call it. I don't watch hockey to see a goon knock out a star.
chris.brock Posted December 11, 2018 Report Posted December 11, 2018 I'm not familiar with Oleksy, maybe he's got some grit, it might be just a minor league deal but... The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Steven Oleksy from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for right winger Adam Cracknell, the team announced on Monday. In Dubas We Trust.
Jds63 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Posted December 11, 2018 I'm sure Leafs management know where their weaknesses are but after the Boston game maybe its more urgent ... might move Kapanen to bolster their defence .... https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/blues-alex-pietrangelo-potentially-available-leafs-possible-fit/
Oggie Posted December 11, 2018 Report Posted December 11, 2018 Move Nylander now that you have him signed! He won't be in shape until midMarch anyway.
Headhunter Posted December 11, 2018 Report Posted December 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Oggie said: Move Nylander now that you have him signed! He won't be in shape until midMarch anyway. I agree, with the addition that he will just disappear in the playoffs again anyway! HH
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Posted December 11, 2018 I'd pay to watch this!! https://www.bardown.com/gary-roberts-jokes-about-making-nhl-return-just-to-face-marchand-for-a-couple-shifts-1.1224640?fbclid=IwAR3V_z6_B4iAMt9gNUW1U2kY1ZH63ySwpapXg3Fpvy-ZsSmwaewKBOMOsQ4
Jds63 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Posted December 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, DRIFTER_016 said: I'd pay to watch this!! https://www.bardown.com/gary-roberts-jokes-about-making-nhl-return-just-to-face-marchand-for-a-couple-shifts-1.1224640?fbclid=IwAR3V_z6_B4iAMt9gNUW1U2kY1ZH63ySwpapXg3Fpvy-ZsSmwaewKBOMOsQ4 Anyone that wants to wipe that smug grin off of Marchands face is ok with me ......
AKRISONER Posted December 11, 2018 Report Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) classic...everyone forgot that toronto beat boston in boston 2 weeks ago. also people are of the belief that Toronto lost to Boston last year in the playoffs with this current line up. Our centres in that series with boston last year I kid you not Matthews, Plekenec, Marleau and bozak Thats a damn far cry from Matthews, Tavares, Kadri and whoever you decide to throw on the 4th pairing. I have no problem believing that if healthy at at full speed that our "second" line of Matthews Nylander and Marleau would run absolute train on a Krejci Backes and whoever the hell else line. Or even better Kadri Kapanen and Brown vs Colby Cave and his 2 points this year? Joakim Nordstrom and his 5 pts and dont forget Ryan Donato? hes got 4 points this year as well...just a seriously deadly threat when facing 16pt man Kadri, or the guy with as many goals as that entire line has points combined Kapanen Seriously? lmao give me a break. Thats not even Boston's 4th line haha. Ill admit, Bergeron is a beast that Marchand line killed toronto last year...but how in the hell does boston match up with the other 3 lines? its not even close Edited December 11, 2018 by AKRISONER
chris.brock Posted December 11, 2018 Report Posted December 11, 2018 2 hours ago, AKRISONER said: but how in the hell does boston match up with the other 3 lines? its not even close It all looks good on paper but come April, things are different when bodies are getting banged around with reckless abandon I honestly hope you're right because I want to win, but in my gut I think you're wrong and a balanced team is better for success 1
BillM Posted December 12, 2018 Report Posted December 12, 2018 I'm starting to think that Zaitsev lacks any sort of hockey sense. 1
Headhunter Posted December 12, 2018 Report Posted December 12, 2018 He's looked scared/afraid for a long time Bill. HH
Oggie Posted December 12, 2018 Report Posted December 12, 2018 Yes and Gardiner, his partner, is prone to brain farts as well so the two of them make for some odd decisions.
jimmer Posted December 12, 2018 Report Posted December 12, 2018 Not sure why Babcock likes Gardiner so much.... I know the guys has talent, but like Oggie, said he has problems with brain gas.
BillM Posted December 12, 2018 Report Posted December 12, 2018 Gardiner moves the puck really well, he's got a lot more pluses then minuses if you ask me. Just gotta pair him with a stay at home banger and he'll shine. 1
AKRISONER Posted December 13, 2018 Report Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, BillM said: Gardiner moves the puck really well, he's got a lot more pluses then minuses if you ask me. Just gotta pair him with a stay at home banger and he'll shine. bingo...leafs need to acquire a stay at home D man and their pairings look a heck of a lot better. If you have gardiner there to skate the puck with someone who can protect the house you have a very very good d pairing. Im personally of the belief that kapanen gets traded this year for a star D man. His value is astronomically high because he got to play with matthews all year (on pace for close to 40 goals) Hes going to be too expensive to resign next year if he continues on the way he is...hence you trade a very very high valued young piece plus a prospect or a draft pick and use up that cap for a high quality D piece and make a run at it this year. I think Dubas has to know that the window is about as wide open this year as it will literally ever be again. If I am him I am going all in to try and win this year. Edited December 13, 2018 by AKRISONER
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