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Assemble the recent, worst line defensively among Leafs forwards "Robertson-Domi-Nylander" Lately, the above line would be a strong candidate. McMann-Tanev pairing would be a good idea with that line. I probably would have tried this McMann-Tavares-Marner (I think this has been their best 2...

"We've got to see whether he responds over the next few days ...." Berube That is not good. They're in limbo.

Chris Kreider is a healthy scratch today ..

Agreed - that it was far from the worst cross check. Imagine a team is losing to him in the playoffs .... they're not going to make sure they nail him in that area? There is a reason why teams do not specify details on injuries ... but they have a how-to video now .. You have summarized my...

I'll take 8 pointless minutes of Minton over 8 minutes of Reaves who is fairly pointless no matter how one looks at him. Again, the roster freeze is probably prohibitive.

Some sort of issue with his back like the beginnings of a degenerative disk (for example) could explain it and why they didn't rush into surgery - exhausting the non-surgical options because of the risk surgery in that area presents. I don't know if there is any merit to that but this situation...

The only way Matthews could play is if he could do no more damage - which is unlikely given how the cross check hurt him and rest would not do the injury any good - which defies most medical reasoning and their decisions earlier this season to keep him out. It is hard to imagine a good situation...

Can't time travel but I'd be happy with a partner like Schenn from 2 years ago with Rielly Domi doesn't have the mental outlook for "more defensively responsible" He belongs on a wing If Matthews needs surgery, I might not do much - save up the assets for next year. Solution for 4th line...

We have to learn from our mistakes in life. I don't think hockey teams are much different in that regard. Hopefully, they review losing 65% of their faceoffs last night. I do concede that it will be tough to plan lines for the forwards with Matthews injury. Hopefully, they learned something...

I'm not sure it is my only real concern but it is large enough, it probably feels like it. With Matthews healthy, it is plausible for them to add a dman and a decent center and this team has real possibilities. With Matthews chronically injured or out, that lets a lot of air out of the playoff...

I think it is time we leave "Hans Christian" Berube quotes on Leafs medical forecasts / timelines to the young Leafs fans. It is getting pretty stupid now. Facts we know: it is a chronic injury they are trying to 'manage' - corroborated by their own comments It is susceptible to reinjury - as...

You lose your #1 center and bring Reaves in for 8 mins to replace a player who can play some center in the lineup? I'm more than surprised. (if it ain't pleasant, don't say it ...)

So NHL teams now have a "how to crosscheck" video to take Matthews out of a game .. ? That ref (edit: it was #11 Kelly Sutherland) got a real good look too ... what a proud day for him and his no-call. Bet the insurance company is glad it is not an 8 year contract.

Berube said he was pretty happy with these pairings (unlike the Dallas game). Seem to stick with them most of the game according to the shift chart. https://www.nhl.com/stats/shiftcharts?id=2024020521 Rielly(18:25mins, 7mins penalties from fight)-Timmins(20:52mins) OEL(19:05mins)-Tanev...

As I heard the post game and went through the media, it was an inspired effort by the skaters. Their first periods haven't been so hot but they got off to a better start in this game. They wanted Murray to do well and played to make sure of it. He'd won two Cups and made $39 mil but he still...

30 44 Murray was pretty emotional about it all. Domi gave him the belt. All the team was pumped for him.

On the 3 that counted I thought the first was stoppable but it did change direction off the Leafs defenders stick. I wouldn't call it soft. Kind of a knuckler because of the deflection. The second was a perfectly placed shot just inside the upper corner. I'm not sure about Murrays positioning...

Had the same question It was crystal clear