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Mike Augello
Commissioner
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Buffalo, NY
Joined: 06.25.2006

Apr 16 @ 12:40 PM ET
Mike Augello: Leafs big guns outdo Bruins in Game 3 victory
BorjeFan4Ever
Season Ticket Holder
Location: not the BigSmoke anymore
Joined: 10.29.2007

Apr 16 @ 12:46 PM ET
Bloody hell, what is it troll auditions or what?!?! Lot of crap to wade through and this after a win???

C'mon guys we should be happy with what happened last night and hopefully will continue next game to get us a commanding lead in the series before going back to Boston!

Who cares about the offseason right now?!


- Roadrunner75



no kidding... the local media all in a blather about Kadri being stupid in the last 5 minutes of game 2... guess what folks there was 55 minutes before that - that the genius anal - ysts could have talked about. All Kadri all the time.

even before game 3 ended - offer sheets

and now everything's okay because they won game 3?

here's a couple of suggestions for the media doinks to ponder - and perhaps cover:

1) if Gary Bettman doesn't get involved in on-ice issues - why was he in Toronto for the game last night? surely it couldn't have been for the NBC broadcast or fan adoration ... maybe he was there to discuss the putrid officiating in Game 2 with Shanahan? just a thought (media you should try and get one of these)

2) did the on ice officials talk to the teams prior to Game 3 last night? if so - why was that necesary? was it necessary because they sensed things getting a "little heated" or was it because the previous game was a total shyte show where the outcome was materially impacted by the lack of officiating? (aparently knowledgeable commentators say that "you shouldn't notice the officials"

3) is Zaitsev better because he's playing with Muzzin or is it more of a factor that he isn't playing with the human give away machine that is Jake Gardiner? (inquiring minds want to know)

4) what kind of medication mix-up was/is responsible for Don Cherry losing what was left of his mind after Game 2 and then again during Game 3? should Ron be held responsible? (I think so)

5) How come Ron McLean (of the endless defense of fair play and officials at all times ever know to man kind) forgot or overlooked reviewing the impact of the officials behavior in Game 2? why was that Ron? are you selling out to Jerry Buttman as well?

6) What to make of Simmons saying the Leafs have to get rid of Kadri? Me... I'm thinking if Simmons says that, the Leafs should definitely hang on to Kadri

7) What to make of Brian Lewis (former head of NHL officials) going completely out of character and saying the officiating in Game 2 was crap? I mean could he possibly be correct?

8) What to make of Kerry Fraser criticizing the Game 2 officiating? Okay... we'll disgard that because is Kerry Fraser and he's a well known gutless weiner - who feels for some reason he has to pander to the fan base NOW

9) What to make of Kypreos, should he be made an assistant GM quickly - after his analysis that Marner should be traded?

yes, so many many things to talk about.



sorry forgot to add...

10) why didn't Travis Dermott get his head out of the way of Debrusk's errant elbow? I mean seriously, what was he thinking?

11) what to make of John Tavares? He needs to get that playoff beard going to cover up the scrapes, cuts and bangs that the Bruins are accidentally laying on him... seriously buddy, what if one of them inadvertently cuts you and it leads to a penalty against the Bruins? that's borderline embelishment.....

damn Leafs, they should stop play like that
BorjeFan4Ever
Season Ticket Holder
Location: not the BigSmoke anymore
Joined: 10.29.2007

Apr 16 @ 12:48 PM ET
Mike Augello: Leafs big guns outdo Bruins in Game 3 victory
- mikeinbuffalo



how dare you suggest that Willy noshowoverpaidlander didn't play well?


big question... will Babcock get out coached in Game 4 like he did in Game 2? If you are prepping for well officiating game you are mistaken!

MaximusAurelius
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: #FireDubas
Joined: 04.23.2012

Apr 16 @ 12:48 PM ET
#FireDubas
#TradeWillie
senstroll
Location: New Fan, Needs to watch Ballet, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Apr 16 @ 12:50 PM ET
https://twitter.com/NickD...tatus/1118153421096353792

I dont remember Muzzin/Zietsev playing together over the last 20ish games. Did they?
Did Babs just toss them together?

i have to think that this was planned, and if it works out..has to be one the the smartest moves.

I would have lost my life savings betting on a NZ pairing getting dominated vs Bergeron
BorjeFan4Ever
Season Ticket Holder
Location: not the BigSmoke anymore
Joined: 10.29.2007

Apr 16 @ 12:52 PM ET
#FireDubas
#TradeWillie

- MaximusAurelius


I love Augello's comment - changes that "Kadri forced them into"...

actually MiB... its changes that the NHL Office of Player Safety forced them into...

and not a peep about the difference between Game 2 and 3 officiating? I guess I was the only one that noticed
senstroll
Location: New Fan, Needs to watch Ballet, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Apr 16 @ 12:53 PM ET
#FireDubas
#TradeWillie

- MaximusAurelius


I have to think you are in for a huge disappointment if you cant get over this poop
I would put money on Dubas being the Leafs GM 5 years from now
BorjeFan4Ever
Season Ticket Holder
Location: not the BigSmoke anymore
Joined: 10.29.2007

Apr 16 @ 12:54 PM ET
https://twitter.com/NickDeSouza_/status/1118153421096353792

I dont remember Muzzin/Zietsev playing together over the last 20ish games. Did they?
Did Babs just toss them together?

i have to think that this was planned, and if it works out..has to be one the the smartest moves.

I would have lost my life savings betting on a NZ pairing getting dominated vs Bergeron

- senstroll


well, while not directly related but I believe still pertinent is... Babcock does have concrete evidence of how Gardiner plays against the Bruins in the playoffs... so maybe going with "not" Gardiner might have been the plan.
BestRapperAlive
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: OEL is one of the greatest players of his generation - James Tanner
Joined: 06.21.2012

Apr 16 @ 12:55 PM ET
TLDR (1st post)
BestRapperAlive
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: OEL is one of the greatest players of his generation - James Tanner
Joined: 06.21.2012

Apr 16 @ 12:56 PM ET

Andreas Johnson, how good is that guy??
senstroll
Location: New Fan, Needs to watch Ballet, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Apr 16 @ 12:57 PM ET
well, while not directly related but I believe still pertinent is... Babcock does have concrete evidence of how Gardiner plays against the Bruins in the playoffs... so maybe going with "not" Gardiner might have been the plan.
- BorjeFan4Ever


thats possible

Gards is avg 5min less per game than the reg season

maybe a bit to do with that and easing him back in
jmatchett383
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Newark, DE
Joined: 03.09.2010

Apr 16 @ 12:59 PM ET
Mitch Marner

That is all.
MaximusAurelius
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: #FireDubas
Joined: 04.23.2012

Apr 16 @ 1:01 PM ET
thats possible

Gards is avg 5min less per game than the reg season

maybe a bit to do with that and easing him back in

- senstroll


Babcock always relies heavily on 4 D-men (his 'top4 of reliable d-men') during the playoffs - giving them way more time vs the other two (and vs regular season).

Rielly Muzzin Hainsey Zaitsev are most reliable in Babcock's view it seems.
Roadrunner75
Seattle Kraken
Location: ON
Joined: 03.01.2013

Apr 16 @ 1:01 PM ET
Think Gards on the third pairing takes the pressure off him more, him and Dermott both easing back in but also just smart use of all the defence.

Thing between Game 2 and Game 3 is home ice, Babs can easily play his match up game all he likes. Game 2 that was getting almost stupid trying to match up constantly, and we absolutely did not play our game. We got sucked into playing Boston's gutter war style and it killed us in the end.

As for officiating Game 3 was decent, and a massive improvement. Expect Game 4 will be the same, fingers crossed. More importantly if we play our game again, and we score, take it out of the refs hands.
paulr
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: YYZ
Joined: 06.26.2011

Apr 16 @ 1:01 PM ET
Mitch Marner

That is all.

- jmatchett383

Man is he a special player. How many guys that young have ever been that good both with and without the puck?
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Apr 16 @ 1:04 PM ET
I love when Johnsson makes those quick 1 touch passes, I was thinking how well he does that ( when he did it ) and then BOOM he scores.

TheMussel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 09.24.2013

Apr 16 @ 1:04 PM ET
Man is he a special player. How many guys that young have ever been that good both with and without the puck?
- paulr


Not many

Top line
Top PP
Top pk

6' 175 lb
94 points
+22

It's pretty wild for someone who was projected as a flashy winger
DoubleDown
Montreal Canadiens
Location: Not to point any fingers but Tyson Barrie has looked awful in the blue and white for the Leafs., QC
Joined: 07.28.2006

Apr 16 @ 1:04 PM ET
you make my dreams come truuuuuuuuue
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Apr 16 @ 1:05 PM ET
thats possible

Gards is avg 5min less per game than the reg season

maybe a bit to do with that and easing him back in

- senstroll


He took a couple good hits, I was wondering how his back felt after.
paulr
Chicago Blackhawks
Location: YYZ
Joined: 06.26.2011

Apr 16 @ 1:06 PM ET
Not many

Top line
Top PP
Top pk

6' 175 lb
94 points
+22

It's pretty wild for someone who was projected as a flashy winger

- TheMussel


And you're forgetting maybe the most important thing, he makes other players better.
Steven_Seagull
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: AUSTON MATTHEWS IS A LEAF
Joined: 03.03.2016

Apr 16 @ 1:08 PM ET
Thanks Carol
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Apr 16 @ 1:08 PM ET
https://twitter.com/NickDeSouza_/status/1118153421096353792

I dont remember Muzzin/Zietsev playing together over the last 20ish games. Did they?
Did Babs just toss them together?

i have to think that this was planned, and if it works out..has to be one the the smartest moves.

I would have lost my life savings betting on a NZ pairing getting dominated vs Bergeron

- senstroll


313 mins together for the year, more then I figured. ( all situations )
Steven_Seagull
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: AUSTON MATTHEWS IS A LEAF
Joined: 03.03.2016

Apr 16 @ 1:08 PM ET
#FireDubas
#TradeWillie

- MaximusAurelius



#permabanMax
mgriffen
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto
Joined: 02.01.2012

Apr 16 @ 1:08 PM ET
Couple things I'm loving about this series.

Our guys running Chara. Like who does that? Moore and Hyman apparently

We finally got someone who can win a franking face off against Bergeron.
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Apr 16 @ 1:09 PM ET
Not many

Top line
Top PP
Top pk

6' 175 lb
94 points
+22

It's pretty wild for someone who was projected as a flashy winger

- TheMussel


younger version of Leo Komarov
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