Qualifier Game 2: Blue Jackets @ Leafs - Aug. 4th, 4:00pm - SN, TSN 1050

[Phileas Fogg]

I'm not impressed with the PP coaching. It's pretty clear they're still running the play through Marner on the half wall, the the Columbus D is just clogging the passing lanes to Matthews and down low. There's no play there apart from a shot, and that isn't in Marner's game from that far out.

Put Robertson in for Marner.

Hey, it's just a Thought Experiment.

Actually, I was thinking Spezza.

 

[ZBBM]

I'm not impressed with the PP coaching. It's pretty clear they're still running the play through Marner on the half wall, the the Columbus D is just clogging the passing lanes to Matthews and down low. There's no play there apart from a shot, and that isn't in Marner's game from that far out.

Put Robertson in for Marner.

Hey, it's just a Thought Experiment.

Actually, I was thinking Spezza.

OK by me.  A little shakeup is in order.

 

[Strangelove]

Great period overall. Marner needs a reduced role on the powerplay until he figures it out. He seems to have lost most of his confidence, or else opposing teams have figured out his limitations and are exploiting them. I think Spezza would be more effective on the left point.

I also think Nylander has another gear and it would be great if he showed it. He is our second best pure goal scorer when he is on and playing aggressive.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

I'm not impressed with the PP coaching. It's pretty clear they're still running the play through Marner on the half wall, the the Columbus D is just clogging the passing lanes to Matthews and down low. There's no play there apart from a shot, and that isn't in Marner's game from that far out.

Put Robertson in for Marner.

Hey, it's just a Thought Experiment.

Actually, I was thinking Spezza.

OK by me.  A little shakeup is in order.

Cool. I'll put a call in to the rink.

 

[Zee]

Damn you, 4:00 pm start!

What'd I miss? I assume we're ahead by 4 goals?

It's 8-0 Leafs and Columbus is already talking about Lafrieniere

 

[cujo4ever]

Burke calling the Clifford hit a "series changer" and Leafs haven't even scored a goal yet. Hold your horses there Brian.

Haha no kidding.

I?d like to see a few more of those hits though!

 

[Zee]

Have to convert a PP

 

[herman]

Another good start

 

[ZBBM]

I strongly suggest they score on this one.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Goal coming up.

 

[ZBBM]

Ugh.  This is looking bleak.

 

[L K]

Hughson and Simpson criticizing Robertson for shooting.  At this point the Leafs need to throw everything on net.  Get the flu key goal and then play fancy

 

[Bates]

Hughson and Simpson criticizing Robertson for shooting.  At this point the Leafs need to throw everything on net.  Get the flu key goal and then play fancy

That last crappy shot had Kerfoot sitting in the slot alone for an easy pass. Tge criticism was warranted. 

 

[L K]

All the holding that Columbus got away with last game is getting called.  Such a different game now.

 

[ZBBM]

Good grief, a 4th PP opportunity.

 

[cujo4ever]

This would be an opportune time for a PP goal.

 

[Zee]

They're calling penalties this game but Leafs have to score here. Enough is enough. Tavares in the slot and tries to pass instead of shoot. Robertson was the only guy willing to shoot

 

[louisstamos]

Korpisalo has some serious horseshoes...

 

[Bates]

I'm not sure we are going to score in the series ??

 

[herman]

What sorcery is this