I think he's won a lot of us over in a short time frame. His numbers look ugly, but when the game's on the line, he seems to really step up.
- mykokes

Numbers ugly in the blue and white?

Numbers ugly in the blue and white?
- HipHopisDead

8 0 1 1 -3

Those numbers are pretty deceiving if you ask me.

Someone mentioned Gleason was slow. Those (frank)ers have never seen Franson skate, plus Gleason can actually skate pretty well and looks to be very strong on his skates.
I loved the one shift where Gleason has two guys forechecking him and he calmly protects the puck with his body - the puck in close to him and slides a nice short pass to a Leaf and out they go. Composure - it's a pretty cool thing to have when you're a defenseman.
- Woderwick

gleason isnt fast.. but he plays sound postinional hockey and doesnt get worked up with the puck.

franson should seriously be watching gleason closely. thats his future if he hopes to remain in the league

I think he's won a lot of us over in a short time frame. His numbers look ugly, but when the game's on the line, he seems to really step up.
- mykokes

what numbers?

8 0 1 1 -3

Those numbers are pretty deceiving if you ask me.
- mykokes

for starters when it comes to gleason just ignore the GAP columns

the minus three is an unfortunate leftover from the 4 game slide while he was learnign the systems

what numbers?
- Dozzer

Look up.

... and it probably impossible that ALL those teams will win all those games in hand.

If it not impossible, it is unlikely. Most of the teams battling it out with the Leafs are mediocre teams just like the Leafs.

The fact is, with one bad week the Leafs could fall out of a playoff spot. A stretch of 2 or 3 bad weeks and they might not be able to recover.

So, to suggest we have solidified a playoff spot is ridiculous.

I still think 4 points on the road trip would be a good accomplishment.
- Aetherial

It's a lot easier to pretend the Leafs best possible scenario will happen and all the other teams will lose until the end of the season.

Clarkson is a cycle guy on a rush team... Scored a lot of goals on PP and played next to Kovalchuk

It's funny because Clarkson embodies what Carlyle repeatedly tries to get the Leafs to do offensively (imo)... Still has a good shot just needs to figure out his niche here

Not saying I am the biggest fan I just dont think all of the criticism is fair

for starters when it comes to gleason just ignore the GAP columns

the minus three is an unfortunate leftover from the 4 game slide while he was learnign the systems
- Dozzer

Right, hence, those numbers are deceiving.

8 0 1 1 -3

Those numbers are pretty deceiving if you ask me.
- mykokes

First off, we either need to dress a skating team tonight or a total goon team tonight. Either dress Orr, McLaren and Fraser, or drop Orr and put in D'Amigo. I dont' see a scenereo, where we win with a mixed lineup tonight. I vote for a tough lineup and let's take it to Colorado physically. We'll need an emotional uptick, playing in back to back games. If the Leafs aren't going to use Ranger, Fraser, or McLaren, send them to the Marlies and get them off of our salary cap.

8 0 1 1 -3

Those numbers are pretty deceiving if you ask me.
- mykokes

He is playing with Franson. He probably mumbles WTF? ten times a game.

It's a lot easier to pretend the Leafs best possible scenario will happen and all the other teams will lose until the end of the season.
- Pecafan Fan

I'm surprised that we're pretty much even with the Flyers right now....

I'm surprised that we're pretty much even with the Flyers right now....
- mykokes

The East is terrible. It's unbelievable.

First off, we either need to dress a skating team tonight or a total goon team tonight. Either dress Orr, McLaren and Fraser, or drop Orr and put in D'Amigo. I dont' see a scenereo, where we win with a mixed lineup tonight. I vote for a tough lineup and let's take it to Colorado physically. We'll need an emotional uptick, playing in back to back games. If the Leafs aren't going to use Ranger, Fraser, or McLaren, send them to the Marlies and get them off of our salary cap.
- PrinceLH

Go with speed. Colorado may be the fastest team in the NHL.

for starters when it comes to gleason just ignore the GAP columns

the minus three is an unfortunate leftover from the 4 game slide while he was learnign the systems
- Dozzer

This has actually been a good trade for both teams. I've watched Liles play for Carolina and he's skating really well and generating opportunities for them. Gleason is doing exactly what Fraser done for us last year, with a little better positioning.

Right, hence, those numbers are deceiving.
- mykokes

i was only trying to support your point

8 0 1 1 -3

Those numbers are pretty deceiving if you ask me.
- mykokes

That's not horrible.

i was only trying to support your point
- Dozzer

I was only trying to say we agree.

Just a thought on the first goal last night by Gardiner.

Anyone else see Kessel get it in the corner, take the hit, but still made the pass out front?
This is why people who don't watch the Leafs shouldn't make judgement calls on the Leafs. Kessel is developing every year into a better player. It'll be a treat to watch him for the next 8 years.

That's not horrible.
- HipHopisDead

Ok, not horirble, but example of how numbers don't tell a whole story. I love you guys.

Go with speed. Colorado may be the fastest team in the NHL.
- mykokes

One or the other....I agree! Maybe we need the toughness and take Colorado off their game. They can match up with us at forward, probably slightly better on defense, but our goaltending might be slightly better. If they get rolling, we're toast. Better to turn it into a battle for square inches of ice, then long stretch passes and trading scoring chances.

It's getting right balmy out there...it's warmed up to -28 with the windchill. Best get the bathing suit out and head down to the Sandbanks for a swim.

Hello ladies


What are the roomers today?

It's getting right balmy out there...it's warmed up to -28 with the windchill. Best get the bathing suit out and head down to the Sandbanks for a swim.
- PrinceLH

man you ontarians are soft...

in alberta.. we call this situation, Tuesday.

man you ontarians are soft...

in alberta.. we call this situation, Tuesday.
- joel878

Actually, it's 0 or warmer for a little while now. It's nice seeing everyone else be frozen while we enjoy balmy weather.