in fairness to Wilson, he never got the kind of goaltending the Leafs are getting right now (on a consistent basis at least). and you can point to defence but the Leafs are giving up shots and opportunities.
- scotch_tape

Fairness to Wilson?? LOL

He employed a system that focused soely on Offense. His "system" constantly put the defensemen out of position. His "system" offten lead to odd man rushes against.
His "system" lacked defensive responsability.

The solid goaltending is a result of the defenders being in the right spots, forcing shots from the out side, and being in position to clear rebounds effectively. Let the opposition have 40 shots a game if they are mostly from the perimeter

Think Wheeler on TSN1050 said last night that Scrivens would be getting the start tonight.. guess the question must've been asked of Carlyle...
- DoctorNHL

At this rate he will be starting Game 1 in Sochi

There's your first mistake.

Who are the other two games that you're obligated to pick at shyte odds?

Get an online betting account through Bet365 or Bodog ya (frank)in' amateur!
- As_I_See_It

I play proline too. More for poops and giggles than actual wagering. I hate those online sites, I just dont trust that poop, plus I prefer dropping my $ over poker or blackjack at the casino anyways.

At this rate he will be starting Game 1 in Sochi
- billyberg10

Funny on the hab thread talking like they are the poop now in the league...yep they think #25 is this year!!!! guaranteed!!!!

@jonasTSN1050: Leaf goaltending now ranks eighth overall a third of the way through: 2.24 GAA, .930 SV%.


- Fruitcakenipple

suck it vancouver and suck it even more Gillis.

Fairness to Wilson?? LOL

He employed a system that focused soely on Offense. His "system" constantly put the defensemen out of position. His "system" offten lead to odd man rushes against.
His "system" lacked defensive responsability.

The solid goaltending is a result of the defenders being in the right spots, forcing shots from the out side, and being in position to clear rebounds effectively. Let the opposition have 40 shots a game if they are mostly from the perimeter
- billyberg10

Part of that was Burke though. He said that he wanted to employ a high tempo, run and gun style offense so that's what Wilson did, despite the fact that they didn't have the capability to do it. Burke realized his mistake too late and made the change to Carlyle who has a much more logical approach, apprasing what he has on the roster and doing things based on that.

That being said Wilson was terrible. He benched guys for the smallest things and let guys who he had bromances with (i.e. Mitchell, Komi, Beauch, etc.) play even though they were making more and bigger mistakes. He threw his own players under the bus all the time and never accepted any responsiblity for how bad the team was. He had no concept of how to manage young players (i.e. Schenn, Kadri). Made stupid decisions all the time with who he put on the ice (i.e. starting OT with Mitchell and Komi). They even brought up on the broadcast last night that the Leafs have been much better at getting their sticks in passing/shooting lanes (something I think we've probably all noticed) and said that Wilson had that weird "both hands on your stick" approach to defence which really didn't make any sense. Add in that he was an arrogant dbag and you get a real winning combination.

There's a reason he's not employed in the NHL right now and, honestly, I'd be surprised if he coaches another game in his career. Easily the worst coach the Leafs have had in my life time, maybe of all time.

I play proline too. More for poops and giggles than actual wagering. I hate those online sites, I just dont trust that poop, plus I prefer dropping my $ over poker or blackjack at the casino anyways.
- systemtool

Better odds.
More betting options.
Can bet on INDIVIDUAL games and not forced to bet on crap.
More convenient.
Can bet on games that are in-play WHILE WATCHING the actual game.

You may as well just cut proline a cheque, but hey, it's your money.

Funny on the hab thread talking like they are the poop now in the league...yep they think #25 is this year!!!! guaranteed!!!!
- Garnie

its hilarious the habs are winning games, they are one pathetic team.

its hilarious the habs are winning games, they are one pathetic team.
- big_dion

truth be told, same could be said about the Leafs...

Funny on the hab thread talking like they are the poop now in the league...yep they think #25 is this year!!!! guaranteed!!!!
- Garnie

Who?

Funny, i haven't seen anyone talking about the playoffs or anything like that.

Who?

Funny, i haven't seen anyone talking about the playoffs or anything like that.
- Pecafan Fan

I hate hab fans...get out already!!!!!

truth be told, same could be said about the Leafs...
- Pecafan Fan

not at all, you guys have 0 players on forward who are impact.

patches? his 1 goal came from the red line.

pleks' turtleneck weighs him down and realistically you guys have the grit of a light grade sandpaper.

tough teams ahead, prepare for the crumble, only 25th thing you will get this year is a place.

gionta is a goof of a captain - and prust is scared of anyone his size.

habs goona crash n burn like leafs did last year. mark my words!

I hate hab fans...get out already!!!!!
- Garnie

Not gonna lie, I don't really like you either. So we have at least 1 thing in common.

not at all, you guys have 0 players on forward who are impact.

patches? his 1 goal came from the red line.

pleks' turtleneck weighs him down and realistically you guys have the grit of a light grade sandpaper.

tough teams ahead, prepare for the crumble, only 25th thing you will get this year is a place.

gionta is a goof of a captain - and prust is scared of anyone his size.

habs goona crash n burn like leafs did last year. mark my words!
- big_dion

its hilarious the habs are winning games, they are one pathetic team.
- big_dion

Let the mice play for little before the cats devour their asses.

Better odds.
More betting options.
Can bet on INDIVIDUAL games and not forced to bet on crap.
More convenient.
Can bet on games that are in-play WHILE WATCHING the actual game.

You may as well just cut proline a cheque, but hey, it's your money.
- As_I_See_It

Like I said, it's for poops and giggles. If you want to be hardcore about, its your money. I do it to be entertained, not to actually make any meaningful money out of it. Plus, like I said, I dont trust those sites with my money. Im never forced to bet on anything when it comes to proline.

- Pecafan Fan

Are you laughing or crying? I can't tell.

Not gonna lie, I don't really like you either. So we have at least 1 thing in common.
- Pecafan Fan

Unless one of you hates yourself, you don't have anything in common.

- Pecafan Fan

thats why we are in love.

Not gonna lie, I don't really like you either. So we have at least 1 thing in common.
- Pecafan Fan

hahahaah awesome

not at all, you guys have 0 players on forward who are impact.

patches? his 1 goal came from the red line.

pleks' turtleneck weighs him down and realistically you guys have the grit of a light grade sandpaper.

tough teams ahead, prepare for the crumble, only 25th thing you will get this year is a place.

gionta is a goof of a captain - and prust is scared of anyone his size.

habs goona crash n burn like leafs did last year. mark my words!
- big_dion

You got a little something dripping from your mouth, bite much? lol

Not gonna lie, I don't really like you either. So we have at least 1 thing in common.
- Pecafan Fan

I stole that from you...sorry!!!

Its really hard to say. All of the next 6 games will be against teams that the Leafs will be directly battling with for the 5-8 playoff spots. There really aren't any games you can throw Rynnas in and take your chances. I think it's early enough in the season to let Scrivens run with it for a few more games...and will hopefully bring us to when Reimer is ready to return.
- p_zub

True, and thinking back on it, coming from the AHL, Scrivens should still be used to playing back to back games. Tonights game should be a good one without a doubt, you got the league leading goal scorers, you got the leafs who have been hot on the road. The key for toronto will be a quick start and staying disciplined.