I was off by 1 goal last night and they're playing tighter (go ahead and chuckle at tighter) hockey. They have no issues other than that third line and its a short season yes but it's not a worry. Sitting where we are and worrying about Fred or a year ago problem on D is laughable. Tougher competition outside of the division yes but we've got weeks before that is of concern. I see back checks and fewer flybys and our D is actually deep and providing points and break outs. why is anyone overly concerned? the TEAM is buying in
- Northern Touch

They are complainers by nature.

No ones ever held them accountable for their constant Freddy hating until now.

You're right. GLG!

but you said its zero chance the Habs miss..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I said objectively speaking it cannot be argued that they are not the best team in the league. Try to keep up.

They are complainers by nature.

No ones ever held them accountable for their constant Freddy hating until now.

You're right. GLG!
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Thanks

I said objectively speaking it cannot be argued that they are not the best team in the league. Try to keep up.
- Aetherial

so it can be argued they are the best?

I was off by 1 goal last night and they're playing tighter (go ahead and chuckle at tighter) hockey. They have no issues other than that third line and its a short season yes but it's not a worry. Sitting where we are and worrying about Fred or a year ago problem on D is laughable. Tougher competition outside of the division yes but we've got weeks before that is of concern. I see back checks and fewer flybys and our D is actually deep and providing points and break outs. why is anyone overly concerned? the TEAM is buying in
- Northern Touch

Agreed. No need for a trade unless someone else goes down. This is the best Leaf team I've seen.

Its finally a good time to be a TML fan

side note .....habs can suck it. habs, rags, bruins *spit on the ground* and sens only certain teams i have a strong hate for just because

another fwd and dump the 1 or 2 useless ones we have in the pipe + a late round 1st or 2nd and they're fine. dream trades aside yes target a 2-3 line fwd if it helps.

so it can be argued they are the best?
- Arctic_AARDVARK

No, objectively speaking, they are the best. The have the best Corsi, xg/60, luck%, and goonie goohoo(2). You cannot argue with numbers. They are facts.

No, objectively speaking, they are the best. The have the best Corsi, xg/60, luck%, and goonie goohoo(2). You cannot argue with numbers. They are facts.
- Aetherial

The Habs are?

pretty sure TB (minus tonight) have been the best team.

TB is still lethal you can't deny or overlook that. There's a reason they won last year bubble or not

TB is still lethal you can't deny or overlook that. There's a reason they won last year bubble or not
- Northern Touch

Yeah, they're a juggernaut..

Man is he ugly. But I agree if he can rediscover his 2012 self then the Oilers have a chance.
- The Law

It was only 1 game so far, but from what I remember he can get hot.

I'm often cheering for Tanner to be proven right about things...I liked Cody Franson.

😢
- Zezel

I did too, had a cannon, had a great wrist shot that actually got to the net.

Turned like a Tanker though

First 15 minutes I thought it was over ..they were carrying the play. Not sure how the Leafs turned it around but the Habs almost looked like they faded. Fatigue is going to be a impact all year.
- The Law

Right at the 10 min mark of the 2nd we seemed to find our game.

No, objectively speaking, they are the best. The have the best Corsi, xg/60, luck%, and goonie goohoo(2). You cannot argue with numbers. They are facts.
- Aetherial

Lol

I was off by 1 goal last night and they're playing tighter (go ahead and chuckle at tighter) hockey. They have no issues other than that third line and its a short season yes but it's not a worry. Sitting where we are and worrying about Fred or a year ago problem on D is laughable. Tougher competition outside of the division yes but we've got weeks before that is of concern. I see back checks and fewer flybys and our D is actually deep and providing points and break outs. why is anyone overly concerned? the TEAM is buying in
- Northern Touch

No one is really concerned, we all just hate each other for the most part.

No one is really concerned, we all just hate each other for the most part.
- Garnie

Shut up

No one is really concerned, we all just hate each other for the most part.
- Garnie

fair play, i'm learning as i go ....in that case all can suck it lol. no firsts or averys there

fair play, i'm learning as i go ....in that case all can suck it lol. no firsts or averys there
- Northern Touch

Oooooh nice reference

The Habs are?

pretty sure TB (minus tonight) have been the best team.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

You are demonstrably wrong. I have already proven it.

Shut up
- Zezel

No you shut up

fair play, i'm learning as i go ....in that case all can suck it lol. no firsts or averys there
- Northern Touch

Wait til Roger stops in to tell you everything that is right/wrong with the Leafs.

every team is well coached..

Habs have a lot going for them, but they have no game breakers. Price isnt the best goalie in the NHL anymore.

I think its likely they'll cool off and fall to the middle of the pack, making it possible for CGY and WPG to get ahead of them.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Yup. Anderson is shooting at 23.7% right now which is totally sustainable for a guy who has a career 10.5%. Toffoli is also bonkers with 19.6% for, again, roughly the same career average.

Habs will cool down. It's been a goofy season and has rewarded teams that came out of the gate working hard every shift.

If we had last year's divisions, one wonders if the Habs would even secure a wild card position.

I don't think there's been enough appreciation of how magically delicious it was when Justin Holl beat $10 Million man Price clean with an unscreened point shot yesterday.

Agreed. No need for a trade unless someone else goes down. This is the best Leaf team I've seen.

Its finally a good time to be a TML fan
- moneyballs

Let's temper our enthusiasm with at least one clear, sober thought: the Leafs are playing in a (frank)ing terrible division.