Offense aside (you should win a game where you score 3 goals), defensive coverage (the lack of) is brutal.

I think 4 out of the Boston goals were by guys alone in front of the net with the goalie.

Also, 3-4 of those goals were because of defensemen throwing the puck at Boston players, when there was nobody even close to them in the zone (Hainsey) or the dman was doing cute moves at the blue line (Gardiner) while 3 Bruins were right on top of that area.

Leafs are playing Arizona Coyotes levels of hockey. I havent seen games this bad from them even in the regular season.

They literally give the entire game away in 5-6 minutes. Boston could have chihuahuas with taped hockey sticks to their bodies, and they'd still score 3-4 goals.

Defense is brutal, and its on the forwards as well.

When Hyman is your best player, a 3rd line 40 point guy in the regular season, that tells everything.

As for Nylander wanting Pastrnak money? Forget it. He's a level or two below that guy, even in the regular season. Pastrnak is not a comparable for him. Ditto for Matthews and McDavid, simply no.

Yeah Pleks hasn't shown what we paid 2 prospects and a 2nd round pick for. Could have traded another b or c prospect.
- Aaron_85

better yet keep the pick and assets for a different trade or for themselves.

Offense aside (you should win a game where you score 3 goals), defensive coverage (the lack of) is brutal.

I think 4 out of the Boston goals were by guys alone in front of the net with the goalie.

Also, 3-4 of those goals were because of defensemen throwing the puck at Boston players, when there was nobody even close to them in the zone (Hainsey) or the dman was doing cute moves at the blue line (Gardiner) while 3 Bruins were right on top of that area.

Leafs are playing Arizona Coyotes levels of hockey. I havent seen games this bad from them even in the regular season.

They literally give the entire game away in 5-6 minutes. Boston could have chihuahuas with taped hockey sticks to their bodies, and they'd still score 3-4 goals.

Defense is brutal, and its on the forwards as well.

When Hyman is your best player, a 3rd line 40 point guy in the regular season, that tells everything.

As for Nylander wanting Pastrnak money? Forget it. He's a level or two below that guy, even in the regular season. Pastrnak is not a comparable for him. Ditto for Matthews and McDavid, simply no.
- Buggy166

They are playing scared. Panic and flail at every opportunity. It's poetry in motion.

It's fun watching the fanbase embracing the #MeToo movement.

Offense aside (you should win a game where you score 3 goals), defensive coverage (the lack of) is brutal.

I think 4 out of the Boston goals were by guys alone in front of the net with the goalie.

Also, 3-4 of those goals were because of defensemen throwing the puck at Boston players, when there was nobody even close to them in the zone (Hainsey) or the dman was doing cute moves at the blue line (Gardiner) while 3 Bruins were right on top of that area.

Leafs are playing Arizona Coyotes levels of hockey. I havent seen games this bad from them even in the regular season.

They literally give the entire game away in 5-6 minutes. Boston could have chihuahuas with taped hockey sticks to their bodies, and they'd still score 3-4 goals.

Defense is brutal, and its on the forwards as well.

When Hyman is your best player, a 3rd line 40 point guy in the regular season, that tells everything.

As for Nylander wanting Pastrnak money? Forget it. He's a level or two below that guy, even in the regular season. Pastrnak is not a comparable for him. Ditto for Matthews and McDavid, simply no.
- Buggy166

matthews is as good as mcdavid.
he's just injured.
nylander is bad yes.
pastrnak isn't that good by the way, but nobody really defends him - let alone a nice hipcheck or elbow (like on marner twice already).

btw - as much as rancourt can't sing - he does get the crowd and team ready for the game.
leafs should have army guy for anthem tomorrow and not a 15y old 'look how i sing' girl

you're ruthless!!
- LeftCoaster

No, he’s mega banned.

No, he’s mega banned.
- LeafMan

matthews is as good as mcdavid.
he's just injured.
nylander is bad yes.
pastrnak isn't that good by the way, but nobody really defends him - let alone a nice hipcheck or elbow (like on marner twice already).

btw - as much as rancourt can't sing - he does get the crowd and team ready for the game.
leafs should have army guy for anthem tomorrow and not a 15y old 'look how i sing' girl
- MaximusAurelius

You guys are killing me!

No, he’s mega banned.
- LeafMan

Waiting for that

No, he’s mega banned.
- LeafMan

he was doing his best to chuck it this morning!!

You guys are killing me!
- Marwood

Yeah. That’s not right at all.

matthews is as good as mcdavid.
he's just injured.
nylander is bad yes.
pastrnak isn't that good by the way, but nobody really defends him - let alone a nice hipcheck or elbow (like on marner twice already).

btw - as much as rancourt can't sing - he does get the crowd and team ready for the game.
leafs should have army guy for anthem tomorrow and not a 15y old 'look how I sing' girl
- MaximusAurelius

Come on

You guys are brutal. It's not the end of the world. It's not even the end of the playoffs.
Yeah they've sucked. They've dug a deep hole and they're going to have a (frank)aroo of a time getting out of it, but these kids are young and inexperienced. They will get there. We still finished 7th in the standings I think. Or was it 8th? That wasn't by accident.

better yet keep the pick and assets for a different trade or for themselves.
- dmnted

I had no issue moving the prospects. I believe 2 went because Leafs have better prospects and too many contracts.

he was doing his best to chuck it this morning!!
- LeftCoaster

I don’t know what he expected by doing that.

One jab I can let go, but post after post? No way.

You guys are brutal. It's not the end of the world. It's not even the end of the playoffs.
Yeah they've sucked. They've dug a deep hole and they're going to have a (frank)aroo of a time getting out of it, but these kids are young and inexperienced. They will get there. We still finished 7th in the standings I think. Or was it 8th? That wasn't by accident.
- UsernameUnknown

I'm waiting til the series is done before I pass any real judgement/opinion.

matthews is as good as mcdavid.
he's just injured.
nylander is bad yes.
pastrnak isn't that good by the way, but nobody really defends him - let alone a nice hipcheck or elbow (like on marner twice already).

btw - as much as rancourt can't sing - he does get the crowd and team ready for the game.
leafs should have army guy for anthem tomorrow and not a 15y old 'look how i sing' girl
- MaximusAurelius

Big difference is Pasternak is insulated by two vets, their two best players, so yes he is doing great, he has lots of skill.

Problem is clear, Leafs are not making him pay the price, can’t do that with Gardiner and Zaitsev playing against him, they are not physical Dman, or have any toughness in them.

I'm waiting til the series is done before I pass any real judgement/opinion.
- Aaron_85

Yep, the next two games are huge. If the Leafs have fight they can win the next two games.

No matter what you thought of this series beforehand, you know the Leafs are better than this. Even Colorado is giving NSH problems.

They need to show up, simple. Especially Andersen and Matthews

I'm waiting til the series is done before I pass any real judgement/opinion.
- Aaron_85

They could turn it around. I'm not hopeful they will, but it's not impossible. Even if we lose in six and the next 4 games are good hockey, we can relax a bit and wait for next season. We will only get better. Getting sick of this BRING BACK ORR & MCLAREN horsepoop too. Get the (frank)ers to skate, make Andersen practice with a beachball to get some confidence and tighten up defensively. Breathe, you twats, and hope for the best.

Yep, the next two games are huge. If the Leafs have fight they can win the next two games.

No matter what you thought of this series beforehand, you know the Leafs are better than this. Even Colorado is giving NSH problems.

They need to show up, simple. Especially Andersen and Matthews
- Santo_44

Last change could be a big impact in getting Mathews and co. some favorable matchups.

No, he’s mega banned.
- LeafMan

Boom

You definitely need some sandpaper guys in that lineup. Matthews must be hurt, he was good last year with four goals in five games, wasn't he? I didn't watch, just looking at his numbers.
- LeftCoaster

He is playing like he is hurt.

Big difference is Pasternak is insulated by two vets, their two best players, so yes he is doing great, he has lots of skill.

Problem is clear, Leafs are not making him pay the price, can’t do that with Gardiner and Zaitsev playing against him, they are not physical Dman, or have any toughness in them.
- LeafMan

Should have traded for Tanev... just saying.

Should have traded for Tanev... just saying.
- Pres.cup

I like him but not sure how he can help us from the IR.

Big difference is Pasternak is insulated by two vets, their two best players, so yes he is doing great, he has lots of skill.

Problem is clear, Leafs are not making him pay the price, can’t do that with Gardiner and Zaitsev playing against him, they are not physical Dman, or have any toughness in them.
- LeafMan

To me it's not a mystery why when Pastrnak came to the Bruins two years ago and was put on a line with Marchand, Marchand's numbers improved by about 20 points. I think you guys are underrating how good Pastrnak actually is.

The Leafs are giving him too much time and space with their poor defensive coverage but the kid is a very skilled player.

He is playing like he is hurt.
- Aetherial

I didnt think Matthew's was playing? Seemed pretty invisible for a generational talent, I wonder how many games the brings would have won if you'd drafted McDavid instead of Matthew's? I wouldn't have, but what if?