I think you mean Kerry Fraser 93 GOOD !!!
- tkecanuck341

No, he doesn't.

No, he doesn't.
- TrashPanda

My mistake. Carry on.

The Leafs haven't been getting many power-plays. Why? They're afraid to initiate contact and refuse to crash the net. On the defensive end, they stick check all day and rarely throw a hit. The opposition can go to the net with impunity. If you refuse to play with physicality, you get few retaliatory penalties. Why would any team worry about crashing the Leafs net, if they don't feel the need to pay the price? Dubas and the Leafs brain-trust are so in love with analytics, that they've forgotten about the physical side of the game. The Leafs have no physical forwards and the defense is even worse. What gives with this clone style of play, with smaller, slighter built wingers and defenders with no brawn or toughness? Dubas needs to act soon, before the Leafs fall out of a playoffs spot. Most of the fan-base would never have believed this, one month ago.

My personal beliefs are this; Dubas will not make a significant move until after the All-star break. It isn't good enough to add a bottom 6 winger or third pairing defenseman. The Leafs need to do a deep surgical procedure on this core of this team and grit needs to be added to this talented, but one dimensional team.
- PrinceLH

Interesting. And you are entitled to your opinion. My opinion is I’m glad you aren’t Dubas.
That is you aren’t Dubas, not
You aren’t a dumbass - that would be a different thing (and I wouldn’t take that away from you).

I swear, I'm not trolling, what is going on with Matthews? Is he getting chances, but just not burying them? I know he's still got a decent amount of points the past 13 games, but just the one goal. A quick look at his TOI is all over the place. Did Babcock take away PP time or something?

I swear, I'm not trolling, what is going on with Matthews? Is he getting chances, but just not burying them? I know he's still got a decent amount of points the past 13 games, but just the one goal. A quick look at his TOI is all over the place. Did Babcock take away PP time or something?
- Wetbandit1

He hasn't been playing as good as he is capable of, but has still been getting chances, just not finishing like he was at the start of the year.

I actually live in my own basement with my 65" Vizio, where I can see all of the mediocre play by the Leafs and living room, with my 50" TCL and rest of my house, with other 42" Toshiba's in the bedrooms, thank you very much. But carry on.....your XBOX followers and snowflake lemmings will comfort you and do your laundry.
- PrinceLH

He hasn't been playing as good as he is capable of, but has still been getting chances, just not finishing like he was at the start of the year.
- LeafGuy89

Maybe he's hurt? Re-aggravated what was bothering him earlier in the year.

I swear, I'm not trolling, what is going on with Matthews? Is he getting chances, but just not burying them? I know he's still got a decent amount of points the past 13 games, but just the one goal. A quick look at his TOI is all over the place. Did Babcock take away PP time or something?
- Wetbandit1

no pp time to take away

Maybe he's hurt? Re-aggravated what was bothering him earlier in the year.
- Wetbandit1

I know his shoulder still isn't 100%, he mentioned that in an interview when he was doing that Cannon Doll thingy

I think you mean Kerry Fraser 93 GOOD !!!
- tkecanuck341

Leafs fans will always whine about the high stick non call. They seem to forget Gilmour Headbutted McSoerely and game 2 and there was no penalty or automatic game ejection per the rules at the time. Ah well, way she goes. Great series to watch.

- Steven_Seagull

The Leafs haven't been getting many power-plays. Why? They're afraid to initiate contact and refuse to crash the net. On the defensive end, they stick check all day and rarely throw a hit. The opposition can go to the net with impunity. If you refuse to play with physicality, you get few retaliatory penalties. Why would any team worry about crashing the Leafs net, if they don't feel the need to pay the price? Dubas and the Leafs brain-trust are so in love with analytics, that they've forgotten about the physical side of the game. The Leafs have no physical forwards and the defense is even worse. What gives with this clone style of play, with smaller, slighter built wingers and defenders with no brawn or toughness? Dubas needs to act soon, before the Leafs fall out of a playoffs spot. Most of the fan-base would never have believed this, one month ago.

My personal beliefs are this; Dubas will not make a significant move until after the All-star break. It isn't good enough to add a bottom 6 winger or third pairing defenseman. The Leafs need to do a deep surgical procedure on this core of this team and grit needs to be added to this talented, but one dimensional team.
- PrinceLH

(Mostly) This ^^^
Their sudden drop in the W column is a direct reflection of other teams adjusting & ramping up their physical game, plain and simple. If that's all that needs to be done to counter our skill & finesse game then we're in trouble, especially in the playoffs when the refs bury the whistle. We know how Shanny played, so at what point does he pull rank & tell Dubas what his next move is going to be ? They say the team is run by committee, and i'm sure there's a lot of mutual respect for each others job description, but Shanny imo needs to act now because Babs can't and Dubas seemingly won't. This team is softer than Lum Lums hands for (frank)sakes.

I swear, I'm not trolling, what is going on with Matthews? Is he getting chances, but just not burying them? I know he's still got a decent amount of points the past 13 games, but just the one goal. A quick look at his TOI is all over the place. Did Babcock take away PP time or something?
- Wetbandit1

He's doing fly-bys, one and done and relying on his shot instead of hard work.

Leafs fans will always whine about the high stick non call. They seem to forget Gilmour Headbutted McSoerely and game 2 and there was no penalty or automatic game ejection per the rules at the time. Ah well, way she goes. Great series to watch.
- wristshooter666

You mean the 250 lb alcoholic goon that was brave enough to take on the 160 lb player that scored 127 points in 1992-93? OK

Hey JT don't look now but the team you gave up on is now ahead of yours in the standings. Thank you for saving all that cap space...Look forward to welcoming you back to Long Island in February.

(Mostly) This ^^^
Their sudden drop in the W column is a direct reflection of other teams adjusting & ramping up their physical game, plain and simple. If that's all that needs to be done to counter our skill & finesse game then we're in trouble, especially in the playoffs when the refs bury the whistle. We know how Shanny played, so at what point does he pull rank & tell Dubas what his next move is going to be ? They say the team is run by committee, and i'm sure there's a lot of mutual respect for each others job description, but Shanny imo needs to act now because Babs can't and Dubas seemingly won't. This team is softer than Lum Lums hands for (frank)sakes.
- LakesideBlues

My hands are in pretty rough shape right now tbh. With the dry cold together with a job that requires wearing disposable gloves, they're not as soft as usual. Please do tell your wife that they'll be in fine shape for next weekend though

Jordan Eberle is a free agent at the end of the year. Rumor has it he has Maple Leaf underwear
- BringNYIhome

Why are NYI fans, all dozen of them, are still so bitter about Tavares leaving? The team is first in the division yet these same dozen or so Isles fans still obsess about our beloved Tavares and the Maple Leafs. Move on man!

My hands are in pretty rough shape right now tbh. With the dry cold together with a job that requires wearing disposable gloves, they're not as soft as usual. Please do tell your wife that they'll be in fine shape for next weekend though
- lumlums

As far as i know, she plans on cancelling or re booking her appt., at least
until she can figure out why you repeatedly insist on calling her Peggy.
She's just a little creeped out.

The Leafs haven't been getting many power-plays. Why? They're afraid to initiate contact and refuse to crash the net. On the defensive end, they stick check all day and rarely throw a hit. The opposition can go to the net with impunity. If you refuse to play with physicality, you get few retaliatory penalties. Why would any team worry about crashing the Leafs net, if they don't feel the need to pay the price? Dubas and the Leafs brain-trust are so in love with analytics, that they've forgotten about the physical side of the game. The Leafs have no physical forwards and the defense is even worse. What gives with this clone style of play, with smaller, slighter built wingers and defenders with no brawn or toughness? Dubas needs to act soon, before the Leafs fall out of a playoffs spot. Most of the fan-base would never have believed this, one month ago.

My personal beliefs are this; Dubas will not make a significant move until after the All-star break. It isn't good enough to add a bottom 6 winger or third pairing defenseman. The Leafs need to do a deep surgical procedure on this core of this team and grit needs to be added to this talented, but one dimensional team.
- PrinceLH

Right.

I actually live in my own basement with my 65" Vizio, where I can see all of the mediocre play by the Leafs and living room, with my 50" TCL and rest of my house, with other 42" Toshiba's in the bedrooms, thank you very much. But carry on.....your XBOX followers and snowflake lemmings will comfort you and do your laundry.
- PrinceLH

Seriously?

(Mostly) This ^^^
Their sudden drop in the W column is a direct reflection of other teams adjusting & ramping up their physical game, plain and simple. If that's all that needs to be done to counter our skill & finesse game then we're in trouble, especially in the playoffs when the refs bury the whistle. We know how Shanny played, so at what point does he pull rank & tell Dubas what his next move is going to be ? They say the team is run by committee, and i'm sure there's a lot of mutual respect for each others job description, but Shanny imo needs to act now because Babs can't and Dubas seemingly won't. This team is softer than Lum Lums hands for (frank)sakes.
- LakesideBlues

Nonsense. They played Boston (a physical team) and played very well, could have very well won. They got lucky and the goalie stole one. And they thoroughly dominated Tampa. They just haven't been competing against the team's eyes should be beating like Florida and Arizona. They didn't physically pound the leafs they just out worked them.

Nonsense. They played Boston (a physical team) and played very well, could have very well won. They got lucky and the goalie stole one. And they thoroughly dominated Tampa. They just haven't been competing against the team's eyes should be beating like Florida and Arizona. They didn't physically pound the leafs they just out worked them.
- burn

1.) Because they played without fear, unlike now.
2.) Tampas forwards aren't bang and crash, but i bet they will be next time they play.
3.) Ever heard the term "hearing footsteps" ? Outworking another team always
includes finishing your check. (See #1)

That is 100% what's going on. All you have to do is count the poke checks, ESPECIALLY on our defensive side.

Hey JT don't look now but the team you gave up on is now ahead of yours in the standings. Thank you for saving all that cap space...Look forward to welcoming you back to Long Island in February.
- Nfdbulldawg

Both your fans are very cute..

1.) Because they played without fear, unlike now.
2.) Tampas forwards aren't bang and crash, but i bet they will be next time they play.
3.) Ever heard the term "hearing footsteps" ? Outworking another team always
includes finishing your check. (See #1)

That is 100% what's going on. All you have to do is count the poke checks, ESPECIALLY on our defensive side.
- LakesideBlues

The Tampa game and Boston game fall within the timeframe in question. They played very well against 2 good playoff ready teams. You cannot discount that with some silly "they played scared" notion. They played their game. They played well. They didn't play like that against Arizona and Florida. They didn't work.

They aren't losing because of physicality. They aren't getting their chances. They are floating against weaker opposition hoping to squeeze by on their skill alone. Won't work.

They need to work to get the puck and to get into a spot to score with it.

no pp time to take away
- senstroll