R2, G1: Panthers @ Maple Leafs - May 2nd, 7:00pm - SN, TSN 1050

[L K]

Panthers are really pushing the limits of charging in the first period

 

[dekedastardly]

I don't much care for the way Tkachuk is running our guys. Is anybody gonna stand up to him, or...?

 

[Bender]

Liking the way we're playing thus far but let's see how we close out the period.

 

[L K]

Fuck off ref. 

 

[Bender]

Florida also pushing the boundaries of cross checking.

 

[Bender]

Terrible ending... lucky we have Sammy.

 

[L K]

What are you doing.  Sammy bailing them out big time

 

[herman]

Big time save by Samsonov

 

[ZBBM]

This is shinny, almost.  Now to the PK.

 

[Bender]

Not great there Gio.

 

[L K]

McCabe has had a rough period.  He needs to move the puck faster

 

[Bill_Berg]

Feels like an even up call.

 

[L K]

Referee getting in the way of Marner there.  That's twice this period the killed a Leafs chance getting in the way of the play.  We need fewer bodies on the ice

 

[ZBBM]

McCabe has had a rough period.  He needs to move the puck faster

Yes, but I also have a feeling he's going to lower one on Tkachuk at some point.  He's been sneaky good with some open-ice checks.

 

[dekedastardly]

Knies is going to pot one any time. Bunting has looked dangerous since returning from his suspension also

 

[herman]

I like the way Marner attacks the puck carrier with stick and skates in predicted passing lanes

 

[ZBBM]

I like the way Marner attacks the puck carrier with stick and skates in predicted passing lanes

We are playing our game.  Just got to keep at it.

 

[Guilt Trip]

Better thwn Rd 1 start so good. Leafs will get some chances for sure.

 

[Omallley]

Not the best result, but I didn't mind the period. Some adjustments to make.

 

[Kin]

Two ways to look at that period I suppose. On the one hand, Toronto looked slow and got dominated by the Tkachuk line. On the other, it didn't feel like they had a problem with anyone else really. I think if they can make some adjustments to deal with Florida's speed and figure out a way to deal with Tkachuk(easier said than done, I know) they look well matched.

Still think the lack of young player development on the Leafs sticks out like a sore thumb. Knies comes in and looks virtually nothing like anyone else on the roster. Feels like the next step forward for this team construction-wise has to be to figure out how to surround their stars with the kind of young, energetic players Florida has a bunch of.