Mike Augello: Leafs Flaws Exposed In Shootout Loss To Pittsburgh

Blow it up!

good blog,

new rule: push the goalie into the net, then jam in the puck afterwards

Replying to LM, I would take Clarkson over Mac too, but at 2 million more when we have other glaring issues, I dont know.

Replying to LM, I would take Clarkson over Mac too, but at 2 million more when we have other glaring issues, I dont know.
- peddy-93

This. Clarkson is the better player, but his contract makes it a hard choice between the two.

Replying to LM, I would take Clarkson over Mac too, but at 2 million more when we have other glaring issues, I dont know.
- peddy-93

Agreed. Clarkson was a nice addition but was not a necessity.

Replying to LM, I would take Clarkson over Mac too, but at 2 million more when we have other glaring issues, I dont know.
- peddy-93

How much more would you pay?

new rule: push the goalie into the net, then jam in the puck afterwards
- ILoveLamp

New Rule

Get a fukcing shot on net in the 3rd period or if not try for a shot on net in OT, leafs are disgusting...whine all ya want about pushing the goalie in the net.

not 1 shot, they are rec league...

not 1 (frank)ing shot

not 1

Replying to LM, I would take Clarkson over Mac too, but at 2 million more when we have other glaring issues, I don't know.
- peddy-93

Cost of UFA, we needed more of a winger that can hit and retrieve the puck on the forecheck than a winger that really never contributed that element.

This team shows they can play, we have seen glimpses but unfortunately it is for a period and never a whole game. They can do it but won't sustain it for whatever reasons.

Cost of UFA, we needed more of a winger that can hit and retrieve the puck on the forecheck than a winger that really never contributed that element.

This team shows they can play, we have seen glimpses but unfortunately it is for a period and never a whole game. They can do it but won't sustain it for whatever reasons.
- LeafMan

Get a UFA that will take a shot on net in the 3rd or in OT

How much more would you pay?
- bwield

Wouldn't go over 4.25 for what he brings.

Cost of UFA, we needed more of a winger that can hit and retrieve the puck on the forecheck than a winger that really never contributed that element.

This team shows they can play, we have seen glimpses but unfortunately it is for a period and never a whole game. They can do it but won't sustain it for whatever reasons.
- LeafMan

Being a UFA was always going to raise the $, and I love Clarkson's game, don't get me wrong, but the defense/centres had too many ?'s to ignore to use the $ on wingers instead.

Cost of UFA, we needed more of a winger that can hit and retrieve the puck on the forecheck than a winger that really never contributed that element.

This team shows they can play, we have seen glimpses but unfortunately it is for a period and never a whole game. They can do it but won't sustain it for whatever reasons.
- LeafMan

I personally think this is happening because of Carlyles system. They are constantly chasing because he doesn't have them attack the perimeter. That is probably burning the players out as the game goes on.

They are never controlling the play. The offense is pretty much entirely counter-attack, yet they can never seem to create a rush out of their zone because they have no player to make a first pass to.

Look at Bobby Ryans quote about Carlyle and how he never wants his players to attack the outside.

I personally think this is happening because of Carlyles system. They are constantly chasing because he doesn't have them attack the perimeter. That is probably burning the players out as the game goes on.

They are never controlling the play. The offense is pretty much entirely counter-attack, yet they can never seem to create a rush out of their zone because they have no player to make a first pass to.
- markmark

We have very skilled, fast forwards. We're never going to be able to cycle the puck like STL or BOS.

Play to your players strengths, not to your own preference.

0 and 0

25 min of hockey, over an hour real time, 0 shots hahahahahahaha

Blow it up!
- SofaKingBored

Not sure about that, but I am starting to think Randy is not the right coach for this team. or He is the perfect coach for this team and we will see the light....

Must win games this weekend. Hopefully the Leafs show up pissed off about the Refs, themselves, the coach, whatever. Just play with more energy and anger.

We have very skilled, fast forwards. We're never going to be able to cycle the puck like STL or BOS.

Play to your players strengths, not to your own preference.
- peddy-93

Exactly, but I don't think his defensive system compliments the offensive style players we have at all.

Exactly, but I don't think his defensive system compliments the offensive style players we have at all.
- markmark

The big circles around the net really piss me off when they are getting back into their own zone.

Not sure about that, but I am starting to think Randy is not the right coach for this team. or He is the perfect coach for this team and we will see the light....
- SgtSerge

one of three things need to happen

1: Nonis needs to change the personnel to suit Randy's systems

2: Randy needs to change his systems to suit the personnel

3: Nonis needs to fire Randy and find a coach who will apply a system that suits the personnel

Unbelievable how inconsistent officiating is these days... soft calls and non calls all night.

The big circles around the net really piss me off when they are getting back into their own zone.
- LeafMan

THIS!

when the (frank) did that start up again?! its like they all decided to skate like the Kadri of 3 years ago.

Hit the breaks, turn around and get on your damn horse.

0 shots in 25 min againts a poopty D team like the Pens who have a couple of rookies on the back end, Leafs are gross

one of three things need to happen

1: Nonis needs to change the personnel to suit Randy's systems

2: Randy needs to change his systems to suit the personnel

3: Nonis needs to fire Randy and find a coach who will apply a system that suits the personnel
- Dozzer

Agree!