Jets @ Leafs - Apr. 5th, 7:00pm - CBC, SN 590

[BrownRolo]

I think it's time to start cheering for a new team, guys...

 

[Sanecow]

I blame the Ford curse.

 

[Strangelove]

Fast forwarded through 1st 2 periods but looks like the top line is playing it's usual tough defensive style.As much as the have carried us offensively they are a liability defensively.

Outside the rush, I'd have to think their possession numbers are deplorable. It's definitely a problem.

It's Carlyle.  Every player has seen their possession numbers drop since Carlyle was hired, just like guys like Grabovski/MacArthur have seen theirs improve since leaving.

I don't doubt it. But whatever the reason, they've been pretty noticeably bad at maintaining control of the puck--certainly more than you'd expect a big production top line to be.

 

[lc9]

Really didn't play good hockey all season.  Too bad.  What now?  Phanuef, clarkson...the thought of their long term contracts is exasperating.  They just aren't doing it right.

 

[Jeremiad]

I think it's time to start cheering for a new team, guys...

Allow me to recommend the Guelph Storm.

 

[freer]

Well folks I will chat with you in Oct 14. I am done here. Have a good summer. cheers

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Season on the line Clarkson under 13:00.

 

[mc]

I guess we can go over ad infinitum all the worth while free agents the Leafs can sign only to see them sign Jagr to a long term deal?

 

[Strangelove]

Your Leafs' captain, Dion Phaneuf:
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[GhostofPotvin29]

So?

 

[BrownRolo]

Fast forwarded through 1st 2 periods but looks like the top line is playing it's usual tough defensive style.As much as the have carried us offensively they are a liability defensively.

Outside the rush, I'd have to think their possession numbers are deplorable. It's definitely a problem.

It's Carlyle.  Every player has seen their possession numbers drop since Carlyle was hired, just like guys like Grabovski/MacArthur have seen theirs improve since leaving.

I don't doubt it. But whatever the reason, they've been pretty noticeably bad at maintaining control of the puck--certainly more than you'd expect a big production top line to be.

Even the teams at the bottom of the standings didn't get dominated like the Leafs did game in, game out. Watch a Calgary game, Buffalo game, even Edmonton they don't get trapped in their own zone shift after shift game after game.

 

[Stickytape]

Do you guys think I can turn my Leafs jersey into a Marlies jersey with just some whiteout and a blue marker?

 

[jdh1]

The 18 wheeler has gone off the cliff.

 

[BrownRolo]

Also, because there is no way I can see Reimer staying here after the way he was treated by Carlyle, the Leafs better find a good back-up goalie because I don't think Bernier's body can handle a full NHL schedule.

 

[gunnar36]

Guys I hope to never see again in a Leafs home uni:

1.  Phaneuf
2.  Clarkson
3.  Franson
4.  Orr

Guys I expect never to see again in a Leafs home uni:
1.  Bolland
2.  Reimer
3.  Raymond
4.  Lupul

Guys I wouldn't consider moving under any circumstances:
1. Gardiner
2. JVR
3. Bernier
4. Kessel
5. Reilley

Fair game for anyone else IMO

 

[Strangelove]

So?

Was that directed at me? He just comes as a classless guy to me, and not the guy I'd be motivated to rally around. Great captains have the ability to inspire their team (see: Sundin, Mats).  I don't see Dion as a guy doing much inspiring. I see a guy who thinks it's funny to call Phil Kessel fat.

 

[mc]

 

[BrownRolo]

I think it's time to start cheering for a new team, guys...

Allow me to recommend the Guelph Storm.

Why them?

 

[lamajama]

Also, because there is no way I can see Reimer staying here after the way he was treated by Carlyle, the Leafs better find a good back-up goalie because I don't think Bernier's body can handle a full NHL schedule.

Frankly I don't think anyone could handle it with that God awful defensive "system"

 

[Peter D.]

The worst part is that I've become so numb to this that I no longer get upset as I used to. It's almost expected and not surprising. The team the last few years has been really hard to identify with.

I look forward to Leiweke setting his sights completely on the Leafs organization and going to town.