2019-2020 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

[herman]

And what's the word on Muzzin?

Charley horse. Should be okay to play.

What's the deal with Rielly missing practices?

https://twitter.com/mostlyleafies/status/1189274311598718976

 

[ZBBM]

Thanks herman.  Good it wasn't worse.

 

[herman]

Thanks herman.  Good it wasn't worse.

He might still miss a game or two, or be ready for Philly. He's pretty important, so I don't mind if they err on the side of caution.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

He's pretty important, so I don't mind if they err on the side of caution.

*stares at Rielly*

 

[herman]

He's pretty important, so I don't mind if they err on the side of caution.

*stares at Rielly*

*stares at salary cap*

 

[Coco-puffs]

He's pretty important, so I don't mind if they err on the side of caution.

*stares at Rielly*

Charley horse / bruises are not injuries that get worse.  The question is, can favouring that kind of injury cause a different one?  I'd guess that the sports science division is saying less is more, no practice until the bruise is healed so he's not favouring it more than he needs to.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/1189628659189080064

9. Jake Muzzin?s health could change this, but Toronto would move Martin Marincin.

My heart hurts

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Don't worry, even if he gets moved Dubas will just re-sign him again in the offseason.

 

[Bender]

https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/1189628659189080064

9. Jake Muzzin?s health could change this, but Toronto would move Martin Marincin.

My heart hurts

Would rather get something than nothing. Load up on them 7th rounders lol.

 

[hockeyfan1]

Some reasonings on what ails the Leafs power-play:

There appear to be a whole host of things ailing Toronto?s PP right now. They?re struggling to enter the zone with control, using an odd new-look drop pass routine that seems to sap their momentum in the neutral zone.

They?re also not generating enough high-danger opportunities, in part because Marner is taking so many of the shots from the left circle.

In talking to several former NHLers who were at the game on Tuesday, they pointed to the fact that the Leafs lack enough one-timer threats as a key problem.

https://theathletic.com/1335635/2019/10/30/mirtle-notebook-alex-ovechkins-call-out-mike-babcocks-response-and-another-injury-scare-for-the-maple-leafs/

 

[OldTimeHockey]

Some reasonings on what ails the Leafs power-play:

There appear to be a whole host of things ailing Toronto?s PP right now. They?re struggling to enter the zone with control, using an odd new-look drop pass routine that seems to sap their momentum in the neutral zone.

They?re also not generating enough high-danger opportunities, in part because Marner is taking so many of the shots from the left circle.

In talking to several former NHLers who were at the game on Tuesday, they pointed to the fact that the Leafs lack enough one-timer threats as a key problem.

https://theathletic.com/1335635/2019/10/30/mirtle-notebook-alex-ovechkins-call-out-mike-babcocks-response-and-another-injury-scare-for-the-maple-leafs/

I actually found the powerplay pretty dangerous against Washington.

 

[herman]

https://theleafsnation.com/2019/10/31/how-the-returns-of-tavares-and-hyman-will-impact-the-maple-leafs-salary-cap/

Wheeeee

 

[Highlander]

Interesting tidbit on Kerfoot, his father is one of the owner of MLS Vancouver Whitecaps. That means he comes from big money, big time.  No problem with that, I love his game a lot, just good trivia.

 

[Bender]

Interesting tidbit on Kerfoot, his father is one of the owner of MLS Vancouver Whitecaps. That means he comes from big money, big time.  No problem with that, I love his game a lot, just good trivia.

Now I know why he insists on going by Alexander [emoji1]

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/LeafsPR/status/1190260290610499584

This wasn't exactly necessary for Tavares' return, but it probably means it's more likely now.

edit: actually looks like today would have been his 30th day on the Leafs roster since clearing waivers. So if he wasn't reassigned now he would have needed waivers again to go back down.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/kristen_shilton/status/1190283713239756800
https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/1190288729732190209

Muzzin looks like he might potentially be out tomorrow. Tavares looks in. Nylander goes back to the PP2 and Mikheyev is going to start getting some powerplay minutes.

 

[L K]

So Doug Gilmour has taken on a role in the organization

 

[CarltonTheBear]

So Doug Gilmour has taken on a role in the organization

"Community representative". So it's not like a front office or coaching position like he's had with Kingston.

 

[herman]

Nylander > Marner on PP1 pls

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Nylander > Marner on PP1 pls

To Marner's credit he does lead the team in powerplay points. It's the one area of the game where he's most looked like himself. He needs to stop forcing shots (or go back to the right side), but I'm good with him there.

Personally I'd load up the top unit by keeping Nylander in the bumper spot and moving Tavares back to the front of the net. But if they want to save some talent for PP2 I get it being Nylander.