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Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:They have defensive problems for sure ? they have taken a step back this year for whatever reason ?
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Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:They have defensive problems for sure ? they have taken a step back this year for whatever reason ?
Lyubushkin has replaced that aspect. They miss Muzz big time right now. Rielly is missing Brodie. I think it's time to put Bushkin with Rielly. Like Liljegren but he's not ready for a top pairing role just yet. He's played well though just not at the level needed there.dekedastardly said:Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:They have defensive problems for sure ? they have taken a step back this year for whatever reason ?
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Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:They have defensive problems for sure ? they have taken a step back this year for whatever reason ? but the goaltending has been atrocious for 2+ months. It's actually a testament to how good they are that they haven't sunk like a stone over that period.
The deeper issue is that you are looking at a bonafide sueprstar in his prime (maybe two, if you add Marner) and they cannot waste that by relying on sketchy goaltending. Mrazek needs to go; he plays a completely wrong style. They need somebody calm in net.
Unfortunately, I think our best hope is that Jack gets himself together and at least plays halfway competently.
azzurri63 said:Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:They have defensive problems for sure ? they have taken a step back this year for whatever reason ? but the goaltending has been atrocious for 2+ months. It's actually a testament to how good they are that they haven't sunk like a stone over that period.
The deeper issue is that you are looking at a bonafide sueprstar in his prime (maybe two, if you add Marner) and they cannot waste that by relying on sketchy goaltending. Mrazek needs to go; he plays a completely wrong style. They need somebody calm in net.
Unfortunately, I think our best hope is that Jack gets himself together and at least plays halfway competently.
Ya I agree with you on all accounts.
Significantly Insignificant said:Bring up Curtis Douglas for the next game against Buffalo. First shift of the game, he is to run Thompson. Then he skates past the Buffalo bench, and lets it be known that if anyone takes liberties with the his teammates, he will break Dahlin's legs.
Clune is on an AHL deal so he isn't an option.wnc096 said:Significantly Insignificant said:Bring up Curtis Douglas for the next game against Buffalo. First shift of the game, he is to run Thompson. Then he skates past the Buffalo bench, and lets it be known that if anyone takes liberties with the his teammates, he will break Dahlin's legs.
Rich Clune would be the guy if that?s the route you want to take
Guilt Trip said:Clune is on an AHL deal so he isn't an option.wnc096 said:Significantly Insignificant said:Bring up Curtis Douglas for the next game against Buffalo. First shift of the game, he is to run Thompson. Then he skates past the Buffalo bench, and lets it be known that if anyone takes liberties with the his teammates, he will break Dahlin's legs.
Rich Clune would be the guy if that?s the route you want to take
herman said:My respect for Craig Anderson increased yesterday.
Significantly Insignificant said:herman said:My respect for Craig Anderson increased yesterday.
Someone was asking on the radio this morning if they thought he was an option for the Leafs.
herman said:Significantly Insignificant said:herman said:My respect for Craig Anderson increased yesterday.
Someone was asking on the radio this morning if they thought he was an option for the Leafs.
I don't like blaming goalies, but boy was I ready to reach out to Curtis McElhinney (retired) and David Ayres (should be available!) to see if they wanted a bit of salary and swag.
herman said:I don't like blaming goalies, but boy was I ready to reach out to Curtis McElhinney (retired) and David Ayres (should be available!) to see if they wanted a bit of salary and swag.
And this season he's .857 Sv% with the Leafs in 2 games, just sayin' lol. All goofing aside, maybe they should look to trade Mrazek, plus for Driedger. Pretty much the same terrible numbers, salary and all that good stuff. Both goalies could probably use a change in scenery.CarltonTheBear said:herman said:I don't like blaming goalies, but boy was I ready to reach out to Curtis McElhinney (retired) and David Ayres (should be available!) to see if they wanted a bit of salary and swag.
Hutch's .919 Sv% last season is better than any goalies this season, just sayin'.
Guilt Trip said:And love this from our tough guy Mikheyev.
https://twitter.com/_NickRichard/status/1503360658624200707
No complaints about our 3rd line, that's for sure.Dappleganger said:Guilt Trip said:And love this from our tough guy Mikheyev.
https://twitter.com/_NickRichard/status/1503360658624200707
Also love this. Makes me believe he will show up in the playoffs this year and play well.
I almost think he looks worse than Hutchinson.Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:And this is what MLHS actually said:
6. What can you even say at this point? It?s hard to create offense in a game like this, and Petr Mrazek goes and lets that third goal in.
Even if you have faith in Jack Campbell?s play rebounding, you typically need a second goalie at some point if you?re going anywhere in the playoffs, and Mrazek doesn?t even look like he can pinch-hit safely right now if the Leafs did have a reliable starter.
At a certain point, a team will collapse psychologically and lose all structure defensively when goals like this continue to go in, and it can be hard to rediscover that confidence overnight. The Leafs need a reset in net, and it probably has to come from Campbell?s eventual return as well as some outside help.
So, yup.
Bender said:I almost think he looks worse than Hutchinson.Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:And this is what MLHS actually said:
6. What can you even say at this point? It?s hard to create offense in a game like this, and Petr Mrazek goes and lets that third goal in.
Even if you have faith in Jack Campbell?s play rebounding, you typically need a second goalie at some point if you?re going anywhere in the playoffs, and Mrazek doesn?t even look like he can pinch-hit safely right now if the Leafs did have a reliable starter.
At a certain point, a team will collapse psychologically and lose all structure defensively when goals like this continue to go in, and it can be hard to rediscover that confidence overnight. The Leafs need a reset in net, and it probably has to come from Campbell?s eventual return as well as some outside help.
So, yup.