2019-2020 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion
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OldTimeHockey
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L K said:
That was a dirty play that is worthy of at least a fine. if Johnson doesn't receive that the right way, his career is over. No need for that play in hockey.
That hit reminded me that I have no idea what the difference is between a minor boarding penalty, a major boarding penalty, and a suspendable boarding infraction.
Live, I thought yeah that's a major for sure. It was a stupid, easily preventable hit. Johnson didn't turn at the last second or anything like that. Just a dumb play. I wonder if the refs had handed out a game misconduct for that at the time maybe the league wouldn't be looking at supplementary discipline.
Live, I thought yeah that's a major for sure. It was a stupid, easily preventable hit. Johnson didn't turn at the last second or anything like that. Just a dumb play. I wonder if the refs had handed out a game misconduct for that at the time maybe the league wouldn't be looking at supplementary discipline.
L K
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CarltonTheBear said:
And that bothers me. If it's a suspendable/supplementary fine hit, make it one. But I feel like his type of thing happens way too much where the outcome of the hit matters more than the actual act itself.
Marchand licks someone and it's funny because Marchand is a bad boy. Marchand licks again and it's "please maybe get him to stop" from the league. A guy spits and its devastatingly awful. Consistency just doesn't exist from the league.
They make arbitrary decisions. I'm perfectly fine if they want to suspend Kerfoot for this, although I've also seen a half dozen other hits that don't even get a penalty let alone a hearing. The NHL just really doesn't take player safety seriously.
Highlander
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You could tell Kerfoot instantly regretted his move, I think his adrenalin exaggerated the hit and Johnson was far enough from the boards at point of impact that the result was somewhat unexpected.
He instantly dropped to ask if he was OK. He has no history of being a dirty player and should be given a pass for his first infraction.. He can buy Johnson a case of fine wine and send it over to his residence...sorry Bud.
He instantly dropped to ask if he was OK. He has no history of being a dirty player and should be given a pass for his first infraction.. He can buy Johnson a case of fine wine and send it over to his residence...sorry Bud.
I wondered if this was just to get Kaski some extra games this week but the Marlies don't play until Friday/Saturday, which is also exactly when the Leafs have a back-to-back.
So I guess this means Hutchinson is being given another opportunity. Which seems fair. See what he can do with a more dialed-in team in front of him. Gotta imagine he'll have a short leash though.
So I guess this means Hutchinson is being given another opportunity. Which seems fair. See what he can do with a more dialed-in team in front of him. Gotta imagine he'll have a short leash though.
Guilt Trip
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Maybe he'll start the 1st game? KK can't be sitting on the bench. He needs to play.CarltonTheBear said:
Guilt Trip said:
Just saw that Friday's game is an early start (4pm). Wouldn't be surprised if Hutch got that one mostly just because playing earlier would throw off Andersen's regular preparation.
Highlander
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I wonder how much time will be spent on individual coaching? It is clear that both Ceci and Rielly need to stop collapsing at the D blue line, where they provide no resistance to the offensive skaters. I hope they can be taught to close the gaps or angle the O men into the boards or actually to hit someone. I think if both of these players can play some decent D things will be a lot better for our "top" defensive pairing. This is my main concern, not the resurrection of the offence.
disco
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https://twitter.com/LeafsLunch1050/status/1199738771534692353
Ones I like:
"We Can and We Will"
"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work"
"The List of Hardest Working Players by Mitch Marner"
"Well, I Think the Big Thing is to Keep Grindin' and Stay Steady on the Rudder"
"This is the F---in' Start of Somethin' Special" (JT)
Ones I like:
"We Can and We Will"
"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work"
"The List of Hardest Working Players by Mitch Marner"
"Well, I Think the Big Thing is to Keep Grindin' and Stay Steady on the Rudder"
"This is the F---in' Start of Somethin' Special" (JT)
CarltonTheBear said:
Hutch starts tomorrow:
https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/1200141329122152452
Guilt Trip
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Regardless of the outcome, I like the move. It makes total sense to try something else.CarltonTheBear said:
Phileas Fogg
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CarltonTheBear said:
I think logic dictates you should play your starter in the first game of a back to back, particularly if the opponent is rested on the 2nd day.
In this case though, since it's the same team, and the 2nd is at home, have at 'er. But I don't think Babcock was doing anything wrong before.