He in net for the Canes? They should blow it up
- Drapz

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Thanks.... Caps getting blown up too.

[quote=Drapz]
Florida got blowed up to.

Blue line needs help, no question, but on average the Leafs have shown us a game that's Ill-suited to the playoffs and they often show that whenever they play a team that has a playoff style game. Hell, they're often sketchy even when they win games. That's not merely because of the blue line. My fear is that as a result they will basically be regular season giants and playoff busts...the Toronto version of the San Jose Sharks. As for Jake I see a guy, on every shift, who looks and plays defence like a converted forward...which he is. Dump the puck in his corner, lean on him and he becomes the gift that keeps on giving. He's 29, that's NOT gonna change. He reminds me of when I played beer league hockey and we had to stick a forward on D because it's Friday night and half our team is working the night shift.

the issue isn't the defense as much as it is the forwards not playing hard enough.
apart from hyman, tavares, marner and in general the 4th line (lindholm has been very good imo, brown ok, goat ok, moore good etc.), the 2nd and 3rd fw lines are not bringing a consistent enough game with enough defensive awareness. they're just too easy to play against.

that goes for Matthews, Kapanen, Johnsson, Marleau, Kadri, Nylander.
Seems a little line switching might be best - and if that doesn't work, see whether a trade (probably Johnsson or Nylander best option) is available.

I would like to see:

Hyman - Tavares - Marner
Kadri - Matthews - Kapanen
Marleau - Nylander - Brown
Lindholm - Goat - Johnsson

Maybe with a different setup, both Matthews and Nylander as well as Kadri can catch a break and play some better games. I don't think you can expect for Marleau (although always responsible), Brown or Johnsson to make a true difference on their own.

the issue isn't the defense as much as it is the forwards not playing hard enough.
apart from hyman, tavares, marner and in general the 4th line (lindholm has been very good imo, brown ok, goat ok, moore good etc.), the 2nd and 3rd fw lines are not bringing a consistent enough game with enough defensive awareness. they're just too easy to play against.

that goes for Matthews, Kapanen, Johnsson, Marleau, Kadri, Nylander.
Seems a little line switching might be best - and if that doesn't work, see whether a trade (probably Johnsson or Nylander best option) is available.

I would like to see:

Hyman - Tavares - Marner
Kadri - Matthews - Kapanen
Marleau - Nylander - Brown
Lindholm - Goat - Johnsson

Maybe with a different setup, both Matthews and Nylander as well as Kadri can catch a break and play some better games. I don't think you can expect for Marleau (although always responsible), Brown or Johnsson to make a true difference on their own.
- plantheparade

Nylander playing center is key to our Cup success!

Nylander playing center is key to our Cup success!

- gravyface

Our defense isn't the issue

Nylander playing center is key to our Cup success!

- gravyface

I don't understand why you'd replace Kadri with Nylander at center. Especially because it's a notoriously more difficult position and the person suggesting to do that has been consistently berating Nylander for a while now

Blue line needs help, no question, but on average the Leafs have shown us a game that's Ill-suited to the playoffs and they often show that whenever they play a team that has a playoff style game. Hell, they're often sketchy even when they win games. That's not merely because of the blue line. My fear is that as a result they will basically be regular season giants and playoff busts...the Toronto version of the San Jose Sharks. As for Jake I see a guy, on every shift, who looks and plays defence like a converted forward...which he is. Dump the puck in his corner, lean on him and he becomes the gift that keeps on giving. He's 29, that's NOT gonna change. He reminds me of when I played beer league hockey and we had to stick a forward on D because it's Friday night and half our team is working the night shift.
- Kayakjack

I disagree, he will be 30 at some point

I don't understand why you'd replace Kadri with Nylander at center. Especially because it's a notoriously more difficult position and the person suggesting to do that has been consistently berating Nylander for a while now
- RickJames77

Because kadri did so well last time tried to make him a winger.

Because nylander and Matthews don’t have chemistry together

I don't understand why you'd replace Kadri with Nylander at center. Especially because it's a notoriously more difficult position and the person suggesting to do that has been consistently berating Nylander for a while now
- RickJames77

Dude, it is like the hotel scene from Fear and Loathing in here... pure bedlam because Jake played a couple of bad games. Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!

Tell the peanut gallery that even the Legendary Chara has had some bad games in his career.

https://twitter.com/carlo.../1085519442270928896?s=21

No way leafs trade for this loser. Lazy. Makes too many boneheaded plays. The bad outweighs the good he brings

Dude, it is like the hotel scene from Fear and Loathing in here... pure bedlam because Jake played a couple of bad games. Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!

Tell the peanut gallery that even the Legendary Chara has had some bad games in his career.
- gravyface

Hey see Twitter link above. Lol

Our defense isn't the issue
- burn

It is bat country in here.

It is bat country in here.
- gravyface

I didn't mention anything about the bats...these poor bastards will see them soon enough.

It is bat country in here.
- gravyface

The extreme overreaction to pendulum swings that unite us all.

https://twitter.com/carlocolaiacovo/status/1085519442270928896?s=21

No way leafs trade for this loser. Lazy. Makes too many boneheaded plays. The bad outweighs the good he brings
- burn

Right? We need an NHL Center Ice intervention here:

#FreeJakeGardiner

#FreeJakeGardiner
- Symba007

Gardiner for Weber and a 2nd

Gardiner for Weber and a 2nd
- TheMussel

I SAID FREE


on July 1st

I SAID FREE
- Symba007

Fine, Weber and a 1st

Fine, Weber and a 1st
- TheMussel

How much retention?

How much retention?
- Drapz

Not much longer, brb gotta poop

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