Mike Augello: Breaking down the series, Leafs vs. Bruins (Pt 1 - Coaches and Goaltending)

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- robin_steele264

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- robin_steele264

You stoked to win the lottery


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Just wanted to bump my endorsement and nomination for the next referee of this sub:

The NHL is Bush League. Watch the Bruins run Andersen hack him spear him kick him all game long. The refs will allow it. Why? Oh it's the playoffs. "Toughen up" the pundits will say. Frederick Andersen is a superstar player in the NHL until the rules change for the playoffs. Utter bullpoop.
- pacepanther

I’d agree with all this, but his compete lately doesn’t give me confidence. I don’t give guys a pass because we know they can be better. Fwiw I think playing on Kadri’s wing is the best spot for him. When he was on the 3rd line earlier in the year it got him out of his slump, and playing a more defensive role should hold him more accountable.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

No doubt Willy has been disappointing this year and it's hard to argue otherwise even if you point out his poor shooting percentage. I do feel it's partly due to starting late, but get the counter arguments to that.

I just don't feel it's something that will be a continuing problem. He'll get back to form at some point. Players have career years and they have down years, it happens.

I do agree playing him with Kadri could be an important part of our strategy. If he can get Kadri scoring and they can generate offense, that will really increase our chances against Boston and beyond. If the Matthews line gets totally shut down though, I wonder if Willy gets reunited with him at some point. Probably depends on how well Willy and Kadri are doing.

Just wanted to bump my endorsement and nomination for the next referee of this sub:
- markmark

Meh, my vote goes to the Gull. He promised to make hockeybuzz great again.

http://www.tankathon.com/nhl

1- Chicago

2- Buttalo

3- LA

I don't like it. I'm only gonna do it once more just before the draft starts. Hopefully I get some better results.

You stoked to win the lottery


Again
- DrunkenCanuck

I sure am for them.

I sure am for them.
- david22

I'm actually surprised Mike gave the Leafs the advantage in goaltending.
It's a bit ironic that a goalie that puts up consistent numbers each year for the Leafs worries so many fans because of his inconsistency. It all depends which Andersen we see in this playoffs.
If we see Anders0n, then we have the advantage. If we see Anders5n, then we don't.

Just wanted to bump my endorsement and nomination for the next referee of this sub:
- markmark

Umm... I'm clearly the only one qualified to be a ref 'round these parts.

I sure am for them.
- david22

http://www.tankathon.com/nhl

1- Chicago

2- Buttalo

3- LA

I don't like it. I'm only gonna do it once more just before the draft starts. Hopefully I get some better results.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Edmonton
Detriot
Vagcouver

No doubt Willy has been disappointing this year and it's hard to argue otherwise even if you point out his poor shooting percentage. I do feel it's partly due to starting late, but get the counter arguments to that.

I just don't feel it's something that will be a continuing problem. He'll get back to form at some point. Players have career years and they have down years, it happens.

I do agree playing him with Kadri could be an important part of our strategy. If he can get Kadri scoring and they can generate offense, that will really increase our chances against Boston and beyond. If the Matthews line gets totally shut down though, I wonder if Willy gets reunited with him at some point. Probably depends on how well Willy and Kadri are doing.
- Thecakeisalie

I want Willy back in my good graces, and I think he can get there. I’m not surprised in all the people defending him, but next time you sit down and watch the game with your friends ask them about Nylander. Everyone I know seems to think he deserves criticism. All the analysts, O-dog, Ferraro, Dreger, whoever,, all say the same thing. It’s not about what he did in his first two seasons, it’s what have you done lately. And lately, he’s been bad. People are really annoyed with him. If anything I’ve been sorta nice to him, saying I believe in him, or that he’ll rebound etc.. But the outrage community will try to crucify you for being hard on Zoolander. Empty vessels make the most noise.

Edmonton
Detriot
Vagcouver


- Thecakeisalie

Wow. That's actually worse than what I got.

I want Willy back in my good graces, and I think he can get there. I’m not surprised in all the people defending him, but next time you sit down and watch the game with your friends ask them about Nylander. Everyone I know seems to think he deserves criticism. All the analysts, O-dog, Ferraro, Dreger, whoever,, all say the same thing. It’s not about what he did in his first two seasons, it’s what have you done lately. And lately, he’s been bad. People are really annoyed with him. If anything I’ve been sorta nice to him, saying I believe in him, or that he’ll rebound etc.. But the outrage community will try to crucify you for being hard on Zoolander. Empty vessels make the most noise.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I don't go on twitter so I haven't been exposed to all the preteen girls raging at you for criticizing him.

I don't go on twitter so I haven't been exposed to all the preteen girls raging at you for criticizing him.
- Thecakeisalie

Oh boy...

Lemme tell you, I learned a thing or two about muting people that day.

Oh boy...

Lemme tell you, I learned a thing or two about muting people that day.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Man, everybody blocks FCN.

Man, everybody blocks FCN.
- Steven_Seagull

Nips is the best, lol..

Anybody know if there is a way to watch the lottery online tonight? I'm in the south and they don't even have all-dressed chips in this poophoe

Anybody know if there is a way to watch the lottery online tonight? I'm in the south and they don't even have all-dressed chips in this poophoe
- poopstash

Well that's just ridiculous.

Don't know about streaming the lottery, though. It's on Sportsnet, so maybe they'll have it on their site or maybe NHL.com will.

I want Willy back in my good graces, and I think he can get there. I’m not surprised in all the people defending him, but next time you sit down and watch the game with your friends ask them about Nylander. Everyone I know seems to think he deserves criticism. All the analysts, O-dog, Ferraro, Dreger, whoever,, all say the same thing. It’s not about what he did in his first two seasons, it’s what have you done lately. And lately, he’s been bad. People are really annoyed with him. If anything I’ve been sorta nice to him, saying I believe in him, or that he’ll rebound etc.. But the outrage community will try to crucify you for being hard on Zoolander. Empty vessels make the most noise.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

That's why you needed the whole paragraph I guess...?

Anybody know if there is a way to watch the lottery online tonight? I'm in the south and they don't even have all-dressed chips in this poophoe
- poopstash

South Pole?

Well that's just ridiculous.

Don't know about streaming the lottery, though. It's on Sportsnet, so maybe they'll have it on their site or maybe NHL.com will.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Mk -- need to channel my energy into those ping pong balls so Ottawa gets first overall