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Leafs @ Hurricanes - Feb. 19th, 7:30pm - SN, TSN 1050

Sweet. Unless Laine goes on an incredible tear if Matthews doesn't win rookie if the year I'll be p'd. Position he plays and with some of the line mates he's had no question he's been the best.
 
azzurri63 said:
Sweet. Unless Laine goes on an incredible tear if Matthews doesn't win rookie if the year I'll be p'd. Position he plays and with some of the line mates he's had no question he's been the best.
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I agree, but Laine's 50 in 53 is kinda crazy too.
 
I'm going to put in a good word here for Hunwick.  I think he's been pretty darned solid since Xmas.
 
McGarnagle said:
Zee said:
Sigh. These Leafs getting my hopes up and then dashing them again. I didn't think they'd make the playoffs when the season started but then I allowed myself to hope because they were playing so well.

I'll be 48 this year, I can't even count how many times the Leafs have kicked me in the nuts
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I've been kind of avoiding the GDTs of late, because of the negative nancies that have showed up with arguments I just can't fathom. The team has dramatically exceeded expectations, they're fun to watch, and they have teenagers/rookies literally leading the team. But no, they don't knock people over in the crease, get into meaningless fights, and Babcock's a terrible coach because he can't make teenagers play like they're in their late 20's, or put in a system that make average veteran players look like all-stars.

I hope a few more people post on here are actually enjoying this season as much as I am.
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McGarnagle. All your first points I'm with you 100%. I couldn't be more excited with this team and I wasn't expecting playoffs or even being in contention at this point. It is frustrating seeing some of the things that you think is of unimportance. Most of those may have been directed at me but I'm not changing my views on that. When I see players hacking away at your goalie or the puck in the crease they should be on their ass. D is way too soft and opposing teams know it. The other thing that frustrates me and yes you may lay some of the blame on how young we are but we've blown so many leads this year. Reminds me of the Wilson and Carlyle days. I don't expect these kids to buckle down and play the trap and secure 2 points every night. It's a whole team effort and I don't buy they can't tighten up when holding a lead. Is it the players though or is it coaching? Should Babcock be doing anything different when holding a lead? I don't know what the answer is but I just look at where we are and ya it's great but I also look at where we could be if we could have held on to some of these leads and some have been as bad as the Bruin collapse. Maybe management is ok with where we are and if we make it great if we don't oh well. From a fans standpoint to some extent I agree I wouldn't mind another top pick even though there isn't anything spectacular in this draft. On the other hand there's a lot of us who see we have a great chance to get in even if it's only one round. It would still be valuable experience to the rookies.
 
azzurri63 said:
McGarnagle said:
Zee said:
Sigh. These Leafs getting my hopes up and then dashing them again. I didn't think they'd make the playoffs when the season started but then I allowed myself to hope because they were playing so well.

I'll be 48 this year, I can't even count how many times the Leafs have kicked me in the nuts
Click to expand...

I've been kind of avoiding the GDTs of late, because of the negative nancies that have showed up with arguments I just can't fathom. The team has dramatically exceeded expectations, they're fun to watch, and they have teenagers/rookies literally leading the team. But no, they don't knock people over in the crease, get into meaningless fights, and Babcock's a terrible coach because he can't make teenagers play like they're in their late 20's, or put in a system that make average veteran players look like all-stars.

I hope a few more people post on here are actually enjoying this season as much as I am.
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McGarnagle. All your first points I'm with you 100%. I couldn't be more excited with this team and I wasn't expecting playoffs or even being in contention at this point. It is frustrating seeing some of the things that you think is of unimportance. Most of those may have been directed at me but I'm not changing my views on that. When I see players hacking away at your goalie or the puck in the crease they should be on their ass. D is way too soft and opposing teams know it. The other thing that frustrates me and yes you may lay some of the blame on how young we are but we've blown so many leads this year. Reminds me of the Wilson and Carlyle days. I don't expect these kids to buckle down and play the trap and secure 2 points every night. It's a whole team effort and I don't buy they can't tighten up when holding a lead. Is it the players though or is it coaching? Should Babcock be doing anything different when holding a lead? I don't know what the answer is but I just look at where we are and ya it's great but I also look at where we could be if we could have held on to some of these leads and some have been as bad as the Bruin collapse. Maybe management is ok with where we are and if we make it great if we don't oh well. From a fans standpoint to some extent I agree I wouldn't mind another top pick even though there isn't anything spectacular in this draft. On the other hand there's a lot of us who see we have a great chance to get in even if it's only one round. It would still be valuable experience to the rookies.
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I think the fact that they have the lead is mis-leading.  Look at tonight for example.  Carolina is putting the pressure on, and McBackup is standing on his head.  The Leafs natural offensive talent has allowed them to score more with less.  However, the Hurricanes just keep coming and coming and coming.  If the break through, they will probably win, and it will go down as a blown lead.  If McBackup stands his ground then the Leafs probably win.

For the most part, it's young players just learning how to play the NHL game.  How hard you have to battle to get the puck out.  How many times have we seen guys like Hyman try to get the puck out, and have them fail.  Eventually, they will learn how to get the puck out more effectively, as they adapt to the speed of the NHL game, and as the learn situation by situation when they have to rush the play and when they don't.  Or you know when not to pass it in front of your own net when none of your teammates are there.   
 
WhatIfGodWasALeaf said:
azzurri63 said:
Sweet. Unless Laine goes on an incredible tear if Matthews doesn't win rookie if the year I'll be p'd. Position he plays and with some of the line mates he's had no question he's been the best.
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I agree, but Laine's 50 in 53 is kinda crazy too.
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Unfortunately I fear that Marner, rightfully, will have significant support and I believe that will split votes that would have all gone to Matthews otherwise.
 
Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:
CarltonTheBear said:
JAAKKEE
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I criticized Gardiner last night but he's been excellent tonight.  Got the 2nd Brown goal started too.
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On the ice for all 4 Leafs goals tonight. Otherwise known as the opposite of Rielly-Zaitsev last night.
 
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