2017-18 Toronto Maple Leafs - General Discussion
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herman
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Yes, Hyman - Nylander - Brown worked very well.
Kapanen adds a similar dimension to when Marner was with Bozak and JvR (NZ carry), but he'll be faster and more straightforward about it. Actually pretty reminiscent of a faster, more responsible Kessel, minus the shot.
This is also fun:
https://twitter.com/IneffectiveMath/status/967088769148030976
Kapanen adds a similar dimension to when Marner was with Bozak and JvR (NZ carry), but he'll be faster and more straightforward about it. Actually pretty reminiscent of a faster, more responsible Kessel, minus the shot.
This is also fun:
https://twitter.com/IneffectiveMath/status/967088769148030976
https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/967095587274280960
That's not that bad.
That's not that bad.
ZBBM
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Nik the Trik said:
I'm surprised they were even that specific. Although my dog could have diagnosed that it was shoulder injury.
Seriously, though, I wonder if Matthews is going to have to modify his playing style a bit. Because he's very good at it, it seems like he tries to (rather violently) gyrate out of a lot of tight situations while still maintaining puck control, putting himself into awkward positions of vulnerability. Last night's injury wasn't like that exactly, I realize.
He's definitely been getting hit more often and harder lately from what I can see. Other teams have seemed to figure out how to slow him down a bit. And I think you're right, he does seem to put himself into some vulnerable positions. I was thinking last night that he kinds of plays like a small finesse player, in a big body. He seems to not be as nimble as someone like Nylander, who is great at avoiding hits. May have to adjust the style a bit, maybe even become a bit more physical himself. Either that, or we need to put Martin on his LWZanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:
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Or bring back Freezer McClarenChris said:He's definitely been getting hit more often and harder lately from what I can see. Other teams have seemed to figure out how to slow him down a bit. And I think you're right, he does seem to put himself into some vulnerable positions. I was thinking last night that he kinds of plays like a small finesse player, in a big body. He seems to not be as nimble as someone like Nylander, who is great at avoiding hits. May have to adjust the style a bit, maybe even become a bit more physical himself. Either that, or we need to put Martin on his LWZanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:
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A few years ago I had a shoulder injury skiing, sort of an innocuous fall really. Shoulder was separated but no tear thank god. Still could not lift my arm above my waist for 6 months and still have no strength to through a ball like I used to. This is of great concern about Auston, but thank god it was not a heavy concussion.
I remember the last time Terry Evanston, great CFL receiver ever played. I was at the game and Terry caught a down and out right in front of us. He tiptoed out of bounds but didn't see the Argos coming to crush him, one hit him high the other low from both sides (I think one was Marv Luster) and that was the last play of his storied career. Similar, but not as vicious as the hit on Matthews.
Man I just google Terry to see if I spelled his name correctly and read about his life and near death after football. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU9T0YJAkbk Absolutely stunning story, sad and inspirational at the same time. I had no clue
I remember the last time Terry Evanston, great CFL receiver ever played. I was at the game and Terry caught a down and out right in front of us. He tiptoed out of bounds but didn't see the Argos coming to crush him, one hit him high the other low from both sides (I think one was Marv Luster) and that was the last play of his storied career. Similar, but not as vicious as the hit on Matthews.
Man I just google Terry to see if I spelled his name correctly and read about his life and near death after football. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU9T0YJAkbk Absolutely stunning story, sad and inspirational at the same time. I had no clue
Highlander
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Sorry that was Evanshen, spellcheck again.
Highlander
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Why the fuck not?Significantly Insignificant said:
Highlander
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Or how bout Grandpa Highlander? :'(
I'll have a dram of the nectar of the Gods now. Or few
I'll have a dram of the nectar of the Gods now. Or few
Highlander
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No "Black Garlic" actually, which my chef son just introduced me to. Pungent like the old Leafs but better cooked up like the new Leafs.Significantly Insignificant said:
Just for kicks, Leafs defence possession stats since December 31st:
edit: added some more stats that I thought were fun.
| GP | CF% | GA/60 | GF% | |
| Carrick | 17 | 52.6 | 1.57 | 46.2 |
| Dermott | 23 | 51.7 | 1.19 | 69.6 |
| Rielly | 21 | 51.1 | 2.46 | 54.6 |
| Gardiner | 27 | 49.1 | 2.24 | 59.6 |
| Hainsey | 25 | 48.0 | 2.45 | 55.0 |
| Borgman | 11 | 47.2 | 3.42 | 46.7 |
| Zaitsev | 15 | 46.1 | 3.44 | 50.0 |
| Polak | 20 | 43.7 | 2.91 | 41.7 |
edit: added some more stats that I thought were fun.
bustaheims
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bustaheims said:
An update on these numbers heading into tonight's games:
Florida: 24
Detroit: 18
Montreal: 12
Ottawa: 8
Buffalo: 3
Frank E
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It's early, but looking forward into next season, seems they're likely to have some holes to fill, and I'm not sure the internal options are ready...
Hyman - Matthews - Kapanen
Marleau - Kadri - Marner
(Johnsson?) - Nylander - Brown
_______ - ______ - ______
Leivo, Martin
Rielly - ________
Gardiner - Zaitsev
Dermott - Hainsey
Carrick? (he's an RFA)
Andersen
McElhinney
Hyman - Matthews - Kapanen
Marleau - Kadri - Marner
(Johnsson?) - Nylander - Brown
_______ - ______ - ______
Leivo, Martin
Rielly - ________
Gardiner - Zaitsev
Dermott - Hainsey
Carrick? (he's an RFA)
Andersen
McElhinney