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bustaheims said:herman said:That?s Kapanen, who did exactly what everyone else has been trying to burn Nylander at the stake for tonight: giveaways, turnovers, shots sailing well wide.
Yup. I like Kapanen, and his skill is undeniable, but his hockey sense/decision making leaves something to be desired.
Strangelove said:Given the problems the Matthews line is having, I wonder if there's a chance we'll see Nylander and Kapanen switched so that we have a first line that actually has an opportunity to dominate possession. For the reasons everyone is pointing out, Kap can't cut it in that role at this stage of his career.
Marleau would then switch to centre and the third and fourth line could play 10-12 minutes each.
On a separate note, Zaitsev is getting badly exposed, like he has all year. I think at this point you have to take him off the PK and play him like a sixth defencemen. He just doesn't get it done positionally and is incapable of making a good first pass out of the zone. His offensive instincts are also non-existent.
Agreed Z this needs to happen.Zee said:Strangelove said:Given the problems the Matthews line is having, I wonder if there's a chance we'll see Nylander and Kapanen switched so that we have a first line that actually has an opportunity to dominate possession. For the reasons everyone is pointing out, Kap can't cut it in that role at this stage of his career.
Marleau would then switch to centre and the third and fourth line could play 10-12 minutes each.
On a separate note, Zaitsev is getting badly exposed, like he has all year. I think at this point you have to take him off the PK and play him like a sixth defencemen. He just doesn't get it done positionally and is incapable of making a good first pass out of the zone. His offensive instincts are also non-existent.
Nylander should 100% be playing with Matthews, but this is where the Kadri suspension will hurt. Having Marleau as 3rd line center is not good. No use crying about it now but Kadri might have cost the Leafs this series.
Ideally if they leave Nylander as 3C, he needs to have better wingers. Moore-Nylander-Ennis, leave the rest of the guys as 4th line scraps, Marleau-Goat-Brown.
Tavares line + Zaitzev/Muzzin struggled against the Beregron line. Couldn't get going offensively.Highlander said:I only saw the game up till 4-2 but it struck me that Zaitzev was on ice for all those goals against, looks lost out there. They have to change him off the PK.
Hyman was on for all 6. Marner for 5, JT 4. Just saying they werent helping much.Highlander said:I only saw the game up till 4-2 but it struck me that Zaitzev was on ice for all those goals against, looks lost out there. They have to change him off the PK.
+2 but I don't see Babs doing it.Highlander said:Agreed Z this needs to happen.Zee said:Strangelove said:Given the problems the Matthews line is having, I wonder if there's a chance we'll see Nylander and Kapanen switched so that we have a first line that actually has an opportunity to dominate possession. For the reasons everyone is pointing out, Kap can't cut it in that role at this stage of his career.
Marleau would then switch to centre and the third and fourth line could play 10-12 minutes each.
On a separate note, Zaitsev is getting badly exposed, like he has all year. I think at this point you have to take him off the PK and play him like a sixth defencemen. He just doesn't get it done positionally and is incapable of making a good first pass out of the zone. His offensive instincts are also non-existent.
Nylander should 100% be playing with Matthews, but this is where the Kadri suspension will hurt. Having Marleau as 3rd line center is not good. No use crying about it now but Kadri might have cost the Leafs this series.
Ideally if they leave Nylander as 3C, he needs to have better wingers. Moore-Nylander-Ennis, leave the rest of the guys as 4th line scraps, Marleau-Goat-Brown.
Yes he won't do it, although it is the right business decision, he just won't demote Paddy because of respect and that should not have a place at this stage in the game. So where is he going to play Paddy next year??? I hear the rink won't stay frozen on Robidas Island.Guilt Trip said:+2 but I don't see Babs doing it.Highlander said:Agreed Z this needs to happen.Zee said:Strangelove said:Given the problems the Matthews line is having, I wonder if there's a chance we'll see Nylander and Kapanen switched so that we have a first line that actually has an opportunity to dominate possession. For the reasons everyone is pointing out, Kap can't cut it in that role at this stage of his career.
Marleau would then switch to centre and the third and fourth line could play 10-12 minutes each.
On a separate note, Zaitsev is getting badly exposed, like he has all year. I think at this point you have to take him off the PK and play him like a sixth defencemen. He just doesn't get it done positionally and is incapable of making a good first pass out of the zone. His offensive instincts are also non-existent.
Nylander should 100% be playing with Matthews, but this is where the Kadri suspension will hurt. Having Marleau as 3rd line center is not good. No use crying about it now but Kadri might have cost the Leafs this series.
Ideally if they leave Nylander as 3C, he needs to have better wingers. Moore-Nylander-Ennis, leave the rest of the guys as 4th line scraps, Marleau-Goat-Brown.
Agree again. And I also believe it's time try different combos on the PK. Bad stat...Since 2016 the Leafs have the worst playoff PK...simply can't win that way.Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:herman, I get that Nylander goes to the net area often, what I'm saying is that when he comes back out from behind and finds no one open, drive the net a couple of time a game and if it makes sense shoot. He'll got knocked on his ass but might generate a rebound, which is much more likely to produce a goal from his wingers than him trying to make a pass. And will keep the defenders from just assuming that he'll go to the outside.
But having said all that it's time for Babs to making this a 2.5-line game and put Nylander up with Matthews. Our top 2 lines have to be better than their top line and the bottom 2 lines have to be a saw-off. I'd put Moore on the 3rd line and move Patrick down, with the 4th line getting less than 5 minutes TOI or thereabouts.
Win or lose with your best guys. It's a short series now.
Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:herman, I get that Nylander goes to the net area often, what I'm saying is that when he comes back out from behind and finds no one open, drive the net a couple of time a game and if it makes sense shoot. He'll got knocked on his ass but might generate a rebound, which is much more likely to produce a goal from his wingers than him trying to make a pass. And will keep the defenders from just assuming that he'll go to the outside.
Drive the net with the puck, cut into the slot, take the shot if it's there instead of usually going for a skate around the perimeter. He's very predictable.herman said:Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:herman, I get that Nylander goes to the net area often, what I'm saying is that when he comes back out from behind and finds no one open, drive the net a couple of time a game and if it makes sense shoot. He'll got knocked on his ass but might generate a rebound, which is much more likely to produce a goal from his wingers than him trying to make a pass. And will keep the defenders from just assuming that he'll go to the outside.
I'm not sure what you're asking for here.
Go 1v4 in the slot to keep them honest? Shoot it at the crest from whatever angle like Kapanen?
Guilt Trip said:Drive the net with the puck, cut into the slot, take the shot if it's there instead of usually going for a skate around the perimeter. He's very predictable.
10.2 million reasons. He needs to be better and produce. I don't care who he's playing with. People here and in the media bitch about Matthews all the time and guess what, he doesn't get to play with JT like Marner does yet he's expected to produce and make things happen. Willy's not living up to the contract right now and we need him to.herman said:Guilt Trip said:Drive the net with the puck, cut into the slot, take the shot if it's there instead of usually going for a skate around the perimeter. He's very predictable.
I think people are just looking for reasons to gripe.
cabber24 said:He got the Pasta contract, how about he plays like Pasta?