Was it me....or did Matthews look pissed after Nylanders 3rd goal...he was calling for the pass....Willie shoots and scores....Auston barely acknowledges.
- annoyed

Nah, that's just Matthews resting been-there-before face. Especially because it looked like the game was turning into a blowout at that point.

I was, but it's still a bit of both.
- bobbyisno1

sure... but goalies are allowed to have slumps as well... thats when the team in front of him needs to step up... not unusual that a young team isnt stable enough to do that yet

Love exorcising some ghosts
- Zezel

And nobody even had to be covered in projectile green vomit

The Leafs have recently been losing worse than they have been all year. Being only 3 points up on last in the division combined with that is going to make people concerned. They weren't being "plain dumb". With how close teams are now it doesn't take much to drop in or out of the picture.

While I think they are still in a good position to make the playoffs I'd be lying if I said I wasn't now strongly considering (lol) that they might not be a playoff team this year. If the rookies start running out of gas or Andersen stops playing like Roy it can and will probably get ugly. That's a real possibility. We have 32 games to find out. It's safe to say probably non of us thought they'd be doing this well anyway so even if they do miss the playoffs it'll still have been a success imo.
- daeth

They are also only 10 points back of 1st with 3 games in hand, don't we all like it tight?

The Leafs have recently been losing worse than they have been all year. Being only 3 points up on last in the division combined with that is going to make people concerned. They weren't being "plain dumb". With how close teams are now it doesn't take much to drop in or out of the picture.

While I think they are still in a good position to make the playoffs I'd be lying if I said I wasn't now strongly considering (lol) that they might not be a playoff team this year. If the rookies start running out of gas or Andersen stops playing like Roy it can and will probably get ugly. That's a real possibility. We have 32 games to find out. It's safe to say probably non of us thought they'd be doing this well anyway so even if they do miss the playoffs it'll still have been a success imo.
- daeth

i predicted a bottom 10 finish for them this year so i am very pleased with ho they have done so far

He should fetch the best middle pair D man available after that performance. With some minor adds by the Leafs of course.
- BlueBallz

We could use him as the first part of a package to get some young, top dman that another NHL team doesn't want. Maybe Nylander, Kap, two firsts, a second, sprinkles...

They are also only 10 points back of 1st with 3 games in hand, don't we all like it tight?
- bobbyisno1

We could use him as the first part of a package to get some young, top dman that another NHL team doesn't want. Maybe Nylander, Kap, two firsts, a second, sprinkles...
- Zezel

i highly doubt the leafs move any of their young core at this point

there's no rush

leave it to someone to turn this into a shot at the nucks fans
- Dozzer

What can I say? I'm an opportunistic jerk

And nobody even had to be covered in projectile green vomit
- BlueBallz

The Bruins jumped through the window though, they had to be sacrificed.

Nah, that's just Matthews resting been-there-before face. Especially because it looked like the game was turning into a blowout at that point.
- Zezel

maybe...I didnt think he looked to pleased

you'd think he'd be happy his teammate just scored a hatty

you're probably right...but i thought it looked a bit odd.

Trade Nylander! His value will never be higher!

What can I say? I'm an opportunistic jerk
- BlueBallz

Don't worry about it, it had to be said.

i predicted a bottom 10 finish for them this year so i am very pleased with ho they have done so far
- Dozzer

not getting it enough I see

We could use him as the first part of a package to get some young, top dman that another NHL team doesn't want. Maybe Nylander, Kap, two firsts, a second, sprinkles...
- Zezel

Whoah there, let's not sell the whole farm here. Hold back the sprinkles.

You know who isn't better? Komorov, what happened to that guy?
- bobbyisno1

I still have faith in Komagod, he'll be huge in the playoffs

They are also only 10 points back of 1st with 3 games in hand, don't we all like it tight?
- bobbyisno1

it'd take like 3 games to jump into 2nd or fall into last

the nhl is crazy

The Bruins jumped through the window though, they had to be sacrificed.
- Zezel

I'm ok with that. Hopefully it was Rat(frank), I mean Marchand.

Don't worry about it, it had to be said.
- bobbyisno1

Thanks for your support Bobby.

I still have faith in Komagod, he'll be huge in the playoffs
- Zezel

Different role this year...IMO.

He's doing just what he does...hit and pester. I find he's still getting chances and getting the puck to his linemate's

maybe...I didnt think he looked to pleased

you'd think he'd be happy his teammate just scored a hatty

you're probably right...but i thought it looked a bit odd.
- annoyed

Yeah Matthews is deadpan, it's cool.

Worst case scenario, Matthews gets jelly that pretty boy is lighting it up and goes on a goal-crazy rampage himself.

They should put Nylander and Matthews back together, they'll run amok together.

What can I say? I'm an opportunistic jerk
- BlueBallz

well then.... well played good sir

Thanks for your support Bobby.
- BlueBallz

No problem,now crucify those hab fans...

Yeah Matthews is deadpan, it's cool.

Worst case scenario, Matthews gets jelly that pretty boy is lighting it up and goes on a goal-crazy rampage himself.

They should put Nylander and Matthews back together, they'll run amok together.
- Zezel

When Matthews scored his 4th goal he looked like he was having the worst day of his life.

not getting it enough I see
- annoyed

let's just say i will never wear a dirty sock from my laundry basket