Leafs @ Sabres - Nov. 29th, 7:30pm - LeafsTV, TSN 1050

[Frank E]

Fraser and Ranger leading the defence in ice time, because . . . science?

I'm really starting to think we don't have a defenseman problem as much as we have an offensive zone presence problem.

All that quick-strike stuff, and the lack of a cycle game really exacerbates the defensive zone shortcomings. 

 

[Tigger]

I'm sure that was interference on Reimer just before the PP goal, blah.

 

[Bullfrog]

....and a high stick to Bozak's face 3 metres in front of the referee.

 

[ZBBM]

Fraser and Ranger leading the defence in ice time, because . . . science?

I'm really starting to think we don't have a defenseman problem as much as we have an offensive zone presence problem.

All that quick-strike stuff, and the lack of a cycle game really exacerbates the defensive zone shortcomings.

You're on to something.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

So Kessel's not on the bench to start the 3rd and Orr took his spot?  Too funny.

 

[bustaheims]

So Kessel's not on the bench to start the 3rd and Orr took his spot?  Too funny.

Duh. Orr excels in all situations.

 

[Frank E]

Now that McClement shift was some offensive zone presence.

That's what they need.

 

[drummond]

this is painful to watch

 

[azzurri63]

No sustained offensive zone presence = trouble

As Bowen just mentioned, defensive zone play is really hard work.  When you don't have any offense, or sustained pressure in the o-zone, you're in trouble.

What the hell happened to the Kadri of last season?  Raymond is back to playing like a $1 mil dollar player.  Clarkson has no partner in the zone to cycle with.

Kadri has disappointed all season. Mentioned how I think they are mishandling him but he hasn't done much. Offensively not seeing much and he's had some brain farts last month with his suspension etc.

 

[Arn]

This is sad. They could and should be so much better

Especially against a team I reckon a UK side could run close...

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

How is there no hooking penalty on Kessel's rush?

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

I just hope Leafs don't play Sabres in the playoffs.

 

[bustaheims]

I just hope Leafs don't play Sabres in the playoffs.

The draft lottery playoffs?

 

[Arn]

I also hate the Sabres.

They're only out shooting us 22-19 though so far

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Clarkson has done a whole lot of nothing since his last goal.

 

[azzurri63]

I just hope Leafs don't play Sabres in the playoffs.
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We have to make it first. Way we have been playing and I see no reason for it not to continue we will be outside looking in and I say before Xmas.

 

[mc]

How did Paul Ranger NOT get injured after getting a puck to the face? Just our luck.

 

[drummond]

kessel shows signs of frustration

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Fraser and Ranger leading the defence in ice time, because . . . science?

I'm really starting to think we don't have a defenseman problem as much as we have an offensive zone presence problem.

All that quick-strike stuff, and the lack of a cycle game really exacerbates the defensive zone shortcomings.

Well MacArthur-Grabovski-Kulemin was a great cycle line the vast majority of their time here.  I truly think losing Grabovski-MacArthur has hurt this team offensively.

 

[bustaheims]

Reim time!