Leafs @ Red Wings - Oct. 18th, 7:00pm - CBC, Fan 590

[Andy007]

It'd be tough to break up that 3rd line, but I'd love to see Santorelli up with Kessel and JVR. Averaging just 12 minutes this season. He's not killing penalties or getting powerplay time. He's definitely earned a bigger role so far I think.

I'd like to see this too. Santorelli protects the puck better than Bozak and has more speed. Heck I'd even prefer Holland on that top line. Bozak keeps doing nothing physically, nothing defensively, and can't seem to stop passing the puck directly to the opposing team when he isn't being pressured.

I think having Bozak as the 3rd line centre, with the lower quality of opponents and less inclination to always dish off to his better linemates, could help him and the team quite a bit.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

It'd be tough to break up that 3rd line, but I'd love to see Santorelli up with Kessel and JVR. Averaging just 12 minutes this season. He's not killing penalties or getting powerplay time. He's definitely earned a bigger role so far I think.

I'd like to see this too. Santorelli protects the puck better than Bozak and has more speed. Heck I'd even prefer Holland on that top line. Bozak keeps doing nothing physically, nothing defensively, and can't seem to stop passing the puck directly to the opposing team when he isn't being pressured.

I think having Bozak as the 3rd line centre, with the lower quality of opponents and less inclination to always dish off to his better linemates, could help him and the team quite a bit.

And if that doesn't happen, I'd like to see the 3rd line used as a defensive shutdown unit.  James Mirtle mentioned it on Twitter that Kadri was basically stuck with tons of defensive zone draws and was covering Zetterberg the last couple games (then gets criticized for it).  Mirtle also commented that most centres in the league would have trouble with that assignment - I'd much rather that 3rd line be doing most of the really tough assignments.

 

[Wendel's Fist]

Pretty much the same team + same coach = Stanley Cup!!

The only thing I can see wrong with that is the coach not being extended long enough.

The problem with this year's team is they don't even give you the illusion of hope. Pathetic from day one.

I think everyone involved should get a raise or have another guy hired that means nothing at all. GO LEAFS GO!!!!!

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Good breakdown of the goal here: http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-video-analysis/2014/10/19/7001715/cody-fransons-poor-gap-control-berniers-weak-stick-lead-to-henrik