The Leafs didn't get into trouble in Winnipeg because their defensemen were pinching, they got into trouble because they stopped. They built up that lead by playing aggressive, and if they kept their feet on the gas, they would have held it.
- The Shrike

I hate siting on leads...especially when you don't have an all world D andor G.

I hate siting on leads...especially when you don't have an all world D andor G.
- systemtool

So what you're saying is the Leafs are last years Flames, goals galore but the goals against is gonna be really bad....4th last finish for you then?

I hate siting on leads...especially when you don't have an all world D andor G.
- systemtool

i read a good article about how playing with a lead is harder than coming from behind.

its a learning year... and these kids need to learn how to shut a team down... all part of the process...

rather them make mistakes now and lose than never learn allowing it to become a playoff bane for this team in 2-3 years

its hard to watch as fans but it needs to happen

The ERa of dubas shall be grand
- Yeti1181

Excellent

I hate siting on leads...especially when you don't have an all world D andor G.
- systemtool

I still have nightmares about the collapsing D under Carlyle.

So what you're saying is the Leafs are last years Flames, goals galore but the goals against is gonna be really bad....4th last finish for you then?
- LeftCoaster

I'll take a 4th last finish, and another top 5 pick, thank you.

i read a good article about how playing with a lead is harder than coming from behind.

its a learning year... and these kids need to learn how to shut a team down... all part of the process...

rather them make mistakes now and lose than never learn allowing it to become a playoff bane for this team in 2-3 years

its hard to watch as fans but it needs to happen
- Dozzer

I don't mind the losing as long as they are putting forth a good overall effort. Losing and learning go hand ND hand sometimes

So what you're saying is the Leafs are last years Flames, goals galore but the goals against is gonna be really bad....4th last finish for you then?
- LeftCoaster

Offense wins.

Offense wins scoring titles, defence wins championships.
- The Shrike

Fixed for you

I'll take a 4th last finish, and another top 5 pick, thank you.
- Steven_Seagull

Hey...stay away from our lottery pick this year, you stole our guy last year and I've had enough of it thank you!!

i read a good article about how playing with a lead is harder than coming from behind.

its a learning year... and these kids need to learn how to shut a team down... all part of the process...

rather them make mistakes now and lose than never learn allowing it to become a playoff bane for this team in 2-3 years

its hard to watch as fans but it needs to happen
- Dozzer

Or maybe they're just not very good

So what you're saying is the Leafs are last years Flames, goals galore but the goals against is gonna be really bad....4th last finish for you then?
- LeftCoaster

I'm not sure what to expect from this team but I'm guessing that yea...bad defensive game. Average offense.

I don't mind the losing as long as they are putting forth a good overall effort. Losing and learning go hand ND hand sometimes
- Yeti1181

yup... exactly my thoughts

gotta learn to walk before you can run

would miller accept a trade knowing full well he would be relegated to a back up role in a contract year?

if i remember he has a NTC no?
- Dozzer

I believe his wife is an actress based in Hollywood, actually she was on a show or non regular, can't remember the name. Not the show hockey wives.

Fixed for you
- LeftCoaster

Look at all playoff series in the last 20 years where a team that scored more goals in the regular season played a team that allowed fewer against and you may be surprised at the results.

Hey...stay away from our lottery pick this year, you stole our guy last year and I've had enough of it thank you!!
- LeftCoaster

Patrick/Liljegren for the Leafs.


Valimaki for the Canucks.

Or maybe they're just not very good
- LeftCoaster

right now?

no, they aren't

the potential is there but its still a long ways to go

I believe his wife is an actress based in Hollywood, actually she was on a show or non regular, can't remember the name. Not the show hockey wives.
- LeafMan

be interesting to see if he would be willing....

he is 36 now... wonder if he will even look for another contract over the summer or just call er a day

be interesting to see if he would be willing....

he is 36 now... wonder if he will even look for another contract over the summer or just call er a day
- Dozzer

Now it comes to me, she was on Anger Management and was on Grandfathered.

be interesting to see if he would be willing....

he is 36 now... wonder if he will even look for another contract over the summer or just call er a day
- Dozzer

Check PM

Now it comes to me, she was on Anger Management and was on Grandfathered.
- LeafMan

ahhh okay.... never seen it myself

Look at all playoff series in the last 20 years where a team that scored more goals in the regular season played a team that allowed fewer against and you may be surprised at the results.
- The Shrike

Ok I'll look at the past five Cups series...winners on left, losers on right.

2016 Pens GF245 GA203 +42 vs Sharks GF241 GA210 +31
2015 Hawks GF229 GA189 +40 vs Tampa GF262 GA211 +51
2014 Kings GF206 GA174 +32 vs RangersGF218 GA193 +25
2013 Hawks GF155 GA102 +53 vs Bruins GF131 GA109 +22
2012 Kings GF194 GA179 +15 vs Devils GF228 GA209 +19

Hey...stay away from our lottery pick this year, you stole our guy last year and I've had enough of it thank you!!
- LeftCoaster

Shouldn't you be in the canucks thread getting attacked for thinking not everything is perfect in Canuck land?

nope lol
- Dozzer

Damn nevermind. He's a genius.

Shouldn't you be in the canucks thread getting attacked for thinking not everything is perfect in Canuck land?
- ClarksonDavid