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thoughts on EK's E4 Ryan Miller to the Leafs ?
- cabin

I don't think he is the answer although, admittedly, we haven't seen much of his play the last few years.

Seem like I am always crapping on Matthews?

You might want to consider that I do it during games when he makes specific, stupid, lazy plays.

If that seems like a lot to you, you might want to consider what that means about his play.

I am far from the only person who has noted the laziness.
- Aetherial

Do you think it is laziness or perhaps tentative play lacking confidence? I'm not a shrink but you have a goalie that has started 6 games and the Leafs have lost all 6, maybe that has something to do with how Matthews and the rest of the team plays in front of him?

Tuesday vs philly
Wednesday vs Colorado

2 good teams. We have to be able to put in a competent back up goalie right? Right??

Seem like I am always crapping on Matthews?

You might want to consider that I do it during games when he makes specific, stupid, lazy plays.

If that seems like a lot to you, you might want to consider what that means about his play.

I am far from the only person who has noted the laziness.
- Aetherial

matthews has to know better than a dipsy doodle backhand pass in front of his net....that probably cost us the game....

but nylander with 2 breakaways and 0 goals is equally annoying, along with his typical weak lazy play when he doesnt have the puck.... he is 100% trade bait

Johnsson on Matthews line isn't optimal. All three are not very good in there own end. So its either, score a bunch or allow alot for that line. Put Hyman back on that line like two years ago. Johnsson can either move down or Imo become trade bait for upgrades in other areas.
- Buck Norris

Agreed, I think he should be part of a package for a backup goalie. Maybe try to acquire a winger in the process. I think our best bet is to try and get Casey DeSmith. He's played 14 and 36 games over the past 2 seasons and has decent numbers. Pittsburgh plays similar to the leafs and don't have the best defense. Maybe try and steal one of their wingers in the process, don't know which (I'm sure Dubas would love to get McCann).

Agreed, I think he should be part of a package for a backup goalie. Maybe try to acquire a winger in the process. I think our best bet is to try and get Casey DeSmith. He's played 14 and 36 games over the past 2 seasons and has decent numbers. Pittsburgh plays similar to the leafs and don't have the best defense. Maybe try and steal one of their wingers in the process, don't know which (I'm sure Dubas would love to get McCann).
- matt1337

I wouldnt miss for one second trading Nylander or Johnsson, give Engvall more ice time and we have moore and marner waiting to come back...

Do you think it is laziness or perhaps tentative play lacking confidence? I'm not a shrink but you have a goalie that has started 6 games and the Leafs have lost all 6, maybe that has something to do with how Matthews and the rest of the team plays in front of him?
- winsix

“I have no confidence in my goalie, let me pass a meatball up the middle right onto the tape of opposing player in the slot in a 1 goal game”

Doesn’t seem like a confidence thing to me

I don't think he is the answer although, admittedly, we haven't seen much of his play the last few years.
- Aetherial

His last outing at Tampa was a bust. Other than that he's been rock solid for us ... Professional, dependable, steady and excellent in shootouts.

We’re trading 20 goal top 6 wingers for backup Goalie’s now? Sheesh

I wouldnt miss for one second trading Nylander or Johnsson, give Engvall more ice time and we have moore and marner waiting to come back...
- CarlitoBrigante

Leafs won’t be trading nylander for a backup and lesser winger...

It’s more likely a timashov and pick, or petan and pick. It’s backup goalie not a starter. Goalies don’t typically go for that big of a price tag.

I wouldnt miss for one second trading Nylander or Johnsson, give Engvall more ice time and we have moore and marner waiting to come back...
- CarlitoBrigante

I like Nylander, which I know lots of people on here don't. I think it'll be really hard to replace his skill level on this team. I think we'll regret any trade regarding Nylander. Johnsson is easily replaceable and would be an upgrade for most teams.

We’re trading 20 goal top 6 wingers for backup Goalie’s now? Sheesh
- burn

im talking package deal with a goalie and better defenceman , thats still
what this team needs, better defence....

I like Nylander, which I know lots of people on here don't. I think it'll be really hard to replace his skill level on this team. I think we'll regret any trade regarding Nylander. Johnsson is easily replaceable and would be an upgrade for most teams.
- matt1337

nylanders play away from the puck is the problem..... he also has no finish around the net , whiffs it over the net constantly.... he is the opposite of pastrnak for more money

We’re trading 20 goal top 6 wingers for backup Goalie’s now? Sheesh
- burn

Not just a backup, future hof'er r.miller

Nylander, dermott and a 1st

“I have no confidence in my goalie, let me pass a meatball up the middle right onto the tape of opposing player in the slot in a 1 goal game”

Doesn’t seem like a confidence thing to me
- burn

It was a horrible play and led to a goal. The game-changing play for me was when Hutchinson passed a puck directly into Kapanen's skates at the blueline and it led to a goal. Hutchinson does not handle the puck well, when he leaves his net to handle the puck, bad things have happened this year. Does managment wait until he is 0 wins in 10 starts before a move is made?

We’re trading 20 goal top 6 wingers for backup Goalie’s now? Sheesh
- burn

Not straight up. Plus, we have guys that can replace what Johnsson does. I wouldn't trade Nylander though.

It was a horrible play and led to a goal. The game-changing play for me was when Hutchinson passed a puck directly into Kapanen's skates at the blueline and it led to a goal. Hutchinson does not handle the puck well, when he leaves his net to handle the puck, bad things have happened this year. Does managment wait until he is 0 wins in 10 starts before a move is made?
- winsix

they need a deal by monday morning....

im talking package deal with a goalie and better defenceman , thats still
what this team needs, better defence....
- CarlitoBrigante

There was a lot of bad punches by the leafs last night. It will be a learning curve with Keefe wanting to activate the defenseman. They will score a lot but they are going to give up a ton of odd man rushes. Need the goalie to be able to stop a lot of them.

Roeper - keefe started hutch on the 1st of a back to back and mattews for 24 minures.

What happened?

I guess some people just have an irrational dislike for a specific player. Aetherial with Matthews, Aardvark, Carlito, Mr Sir and Skalapy with Nylander as examples.
- Steven_Seagull

Fixed

Roeper - keefe started hutch on the 1st of a back to back and mattews for 24 minures.

What happened?
- Tumbleweed

Babcock is still affecting the team

nylanders play away from the puck is the problem..... he also has no finish around the net , whiffs it over the net constantly.... he is the opposite of pastrnak for more money
- CarlitoBrigante

% of cap when pasta signed is 8.89 and Nylanders is 8.76. can't just look at the hard numbers. Cap goes up. Pasta is unreal though. Hopefully Nylander can work on his defensive awareness in the individual skills portion during leafs practice.

Babcock is still affecting the team
- Zezel

Always lots of good black friday specials in buffalo.

Best door buster deal: Hutch selling goals for 50% off

% of cap when pasta signed is 8.89 and Nylanders is 8.76. can't just look at the hard numbers. Cap goes up. Pasta is unreal though. Hopefully Nylander can work on his defensive awareness in the individual skills portion during leafs practice.
- matt1337

Boston stole Pastrnak so bad its disgusting..... this is why they are so damn good...

lots of money to go around to other players....

Always lots of good black friday specials in buffalo.

Best door buster deal: Hutch selling goals for 50% off
- Tumbleweed

LOL.....And 1 Matthews giveaway at 90% off LMAO.....