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2017-18 Toronto Maple Leafs - General Discussion

https://www.nhl.com/video/live-toronto-vs-montreal/t-281013894/c-40472703
All the way this year lads. It begins tonite.
 
Dzierkals ties it at one.

Kaskisuo and Scott both made highlight reel saves. 

Grundstrom from Bracco on the PP to make it 2-1.

Nielsen has been a red flag here for me, it's one game but he hasn't imposed himself on the game through two periods, you'd expect him to standout a bit. He did have one good hit.
 
Finishes 5-2 Montreal, Timoth with the clutch -4 debut, two of which he was directly responsible for.

I wouldn't panic though, he was playing with chopped livers slower cousins for most of it and showed some good looks offensively. He was paired with Rasanen who was gone with an injury within a few minutes. Middleton then got hurt in a fight too, which didn't help matters.

I suspect he is the type who looks better playing with better players, probably why he has looked good internationally, including this summers international showcase.

Basically, hockey twitter/Toronto media is likely to make this into more than it really was, resist that urge until we see more.
 
WhatIfGodWasALeaf said:
Finishes 5-2 Montreal, Timoth with the clutch -4 debut, two of which he was directly responsible for.

I wouldn't panic though, he was playing with chopped livers slower cousins for most of it and showed some good looks offensively. He was paired with Rasanen who was gone with an injury within a few minutes. Middleton then got hurt in a fight too, which didn't help matters.

I suspect he is the type who looks better playing with better players, probably why he has looked good internationally, including this summers international showcase.

Basically, hockey twitter/Toronto media is likely to make this into more than it really was, resist that urge until we see more.
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I didn't see the 4th or 5th goal but Scott should of stopped the 2nd and 3rd.
 
WhatIfGodWasALeaf said:
Finishes 5-2 Montreal, Timoth with the clutch -4 debut, two of which he was directly responsible for.

I wouldn't panic though, he was playing with chopped livers slower cousins for most of it and showed some good looks offensively. He was paired with Rasanen who was gone with an injury within a few minutes. Middleton then got hurt in a fight too, which didn't help matters.

I suspect he is the type who looks better playing with better players, probably why he has looked good internationally, including this summers international showcase.

Basically, hockey twitter/Toronto media is likely to make this into more than it really was, resist that urge until we see more.
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Yeah, I agree with most of what you're saying...Liljegren didn't look comfortable yet, and maybe it's due to the smaller ice.  Couple of real boners though.

I actually wasn't impressed with any of the defensemen, save maybe Smart. 

On the bright side, Pospisil looked a lot better than I expected, and Grundstrom looked aggressive.'

Marchment is looking for a Marlies job, and he was hustling out there, made some plays.

 
I guess we're doing it here!

https://www.nhl.com/video/live-maple-leafs-vs-senators/t-281013894/c-40472703

Gordeev and Dzierkals connect for the first goal of the game at 1:30.
 
McGregor pops in the scramble rebound and jump ahead 2-0.
Dermott with the keep-in at the line and shot on goal to cause the scramble.

Senators wiped out the Habs last night, so this is... rock paper scissors?
 
https://twitter.com/kristen_shilton/status/906965125227323392
www.twitter.com/kristen_shilton/status/906965125227323392
https://twitter.com/kristen_shilton/status/906965707245703168
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Moore slams home a bump pass on the PP from Marchment at the post and Liljegren with the dangles down the half wall.
 
Not sure what level of lineup the sens are running, but the baby Leafs are winning races to every puck, popping short passes into open ice for linemates coming in with speed, and playing with really good structure in transition and forcing play into the OZ.

Gordeev, while not fast, is quite smooth and patient.
Liljegren is as advertised, but better defensively than I've heard.
Timashov is pretty wily, and with Grundstrom on the opposite wing, they are carving into the zone with regularity.
Ian Scott between the pipes for the first half, and looks more steady than Bibeau.
 
LeafsTV outro music is totally Hole - Celbrity Skin with a minor tweak.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3dWBLoU--E
 
A little late, but it looks like Korostelev (2015 7th rd) is in for Coskey? I hope he gets an AHL deal.

I'm liking Moore's gumption and smarts, but his strength (lack thereof) is holding him back from making the plays he wants to.

Speaking of strength, earlier in the period, Dermott upended his (larger) man with a hip check and lift.
 
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