• For users coming over from tmlfans.ca your username will remain the same but you will need to use the password reset feature (check your spam folder) on the login page in order to set your password. If you encounter issues, email Rick couchmanrick@gmail.com

2019-2020 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:
Thanks herman.  Good it wasn't worse.
Click to expand...

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 said:
herman said:
He's pretty important, so I don't mind if they err on the side of caution.
Click to expand...

*stares at Rielly*
Click to expand...

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.
 
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.
Click to expand...


https://theathletic.com/1335635/2019/10/30/mirtle-notebook-alex-ovechkins-call-out-mike-babcocks-response-and-another-injury-scare-for-the-maple-leafs/
 
hockeyfan1 said:
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.
Click to expand...


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

I actually found the powerplay pretty dangerous against Washington.
 
https://theleafsnation.com/2019/10/31/how-the-returns-of-tavares-and-hyman-will-impact-the-maple-leafs-salary-cap/

Wheeeee
 
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.
 
Highlander said:
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.
Click to expand...
Now I know why he insists on going by Alexander [emoji1]
 
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.
 
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.
 
herman said:
Nylander > Marner on PP1 pls
Click to expand...

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.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top