Leafs 2016-17 Season Thread

Westside Gunn · Post #61 » by **Westside Gunn** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 3:29 am

LLJ wrote:Every time people talk about trading the vets in Leafland, they start playing better. Wouldn't you WANT to go somewhere else if you're a veteran in win-now mode right now?

The question is would those vets on the Leafs want to be on the 4th line on other teams.

They better get on Matthews' ass then as well, he needs to start producing.

Post #62 » by **Crowned** » Fri Nov 18, 2016 6:48 am

It'd be a trade, they wouldn't have a choice unless they had a NTC/NMC.

The only vets I could see traded are Bozak and JVR, nobody else would have any significant trade value (I don't see them moving Komorov).

hsb · Post #63 » by **hsb** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 1:45 pm

Don't know where to put this lol but

Watch on YouTube

Kind of cool

GoRapstheoriginal · Post #64 » by **GoRapstheoriginal** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:00 am

Entertaining game tonight.

LLJ · Post #65 » by **LLJ** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 5:12 pm

Watch on YouTube

This guy asked the "hockey demons" to break Matthews' scoring drought with a goal and "maybe two if you're feeling generous!" in exchange for a Leafs loss before last night's game. :lol:

Westside Gunn · Post #66 » by **Westside Gunn** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:55 am

That took a while for Matthews.

It's pretty clear now, when looking at all the goals he's scored this year, they were all in front of the net, in the inner slot area.

LLJ · Post #67 » by **LLJ** » Sun Nov 27, 2016 7:41 pm

Garlic Sauce wrote:That took a while for Matthews.

It's pretty clear now, when looking at all the goals he's scored this year, they were all in front of the net, in the inner slot area.

A 13 game slump is hardly abnormal for an NHL player let alone a rookie. Kessel used to go entire months without a goal at times.

He gets most of his goals in front because Babcock's system has him as the guy who always goes to the front of the net while the other players create from outside. So he spends 60-70% of his offensive shifts parked in front of the opposing net. I think part of it is to shield him from too much responsibility, or maybe guys like Nylander and Marner are better at creating from the outside. On the flip side, Matthews is one of the bigger players on the team size wise and isn't afraid of physicality so he's ideally suited for muckwork in front of the net. And for a player who doesn't seem to handle the puck as often as the other players on the team, he's got an impressive number of assists.

I know you've been on Laine's nuts since draft night but they are different players that bring different elements to the table. Babcock has been pretty happy with his all around game and his stats are still among the top 5 rookies in the NHL. Ya gotta chill out, be patient. He's fine! :lol:

Anyway, good game last night. Kadri's goal was a beauty. It's amusing how much bending of the rules he tries to get away with though. But it's seasons like this that make you remember why we were high on him once.

BramptonYute · Post #68 » by **BramptonYute** » Mon Nov 28, 2016 1:30 am

The team is way better than I expected. I guess thats what good goaltending can do.

I hope they can add some good young dmen to the team.

Maybe some teams will want to move some guys out when the expansion draft comes by, so hopefully we can take advantage when that time comes.

LLJ · Post #69 » by **LLJ** » Thu Dec 1, 2016 3:55 pm

With this team you can usually tell which games will be clunkers. 2nd of back to backs is one of them.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #70 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 7:15 pm

7OT losses hurt are chances to sneak into 8th. Still only 6 points back in the stronger conference.

GoRapstheoriginal · Post #71 » by **GoRapstheoriginal** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 3:04 am

LEAFS WIN! LEAFS WIN! WOOHOO! HOORAY!

!

whysoserious · Post #72 » by **whysoserious** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 2:43 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:7OT losses hurt are chances to sneak into 8th. Still only 6 points back in the stronger conference.

We don't really need to be sneaking in to the 8th spot just yet. Just entertain and get another top pick.

Westside Gunn · Post #73 » by **Westside Gunn** » Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:50 am

Babcock already said playoffs this year. He's trying for it.

LLJ · Post #74 » by **LLJ** » Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:14 pm

Statistically we're only a few points away...but realistically, leapfrogging like 4-5 teams in the NHL standings is very hard to do in the point system at this point of the season--though there's still a lot of time. The Leafs would have to basically go on a 10 game winning streak though. If I were a betting man, though, I'd say a 10 game losing streak is more likely than a 10 game winning streak. I believe in the talent on this team, but they are too young and they will likely hit a wall sometimes in the new year.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #75 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:47 pm

LLJ wrote:Statistically we're only a few points away...but realistically, leapfrogging like 4-5 teams in the NHL standings is very hard to do in the point system at this point of the season--though there's still a lot of time. The Leafs would have to basically go on a 10 game winning streak though. If I were a betting man, though, I'd say a 10 game losing streak is more likely than a 10 game winning streak. I believe in the talent on this team, but they are too young and they will likely hit a wall sometimes in the new year.

They definitely do not have to go on a 10 game winning streak. It's only 6 points with 51 games to play.

LLJ · Post #76 » by **LLJ** » Thu Dec 22, 2016 4:48 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:
LLJ wrote:Statistically we're only a few points away...but realistically, leapfrogging like 4-5 teams in the NHL standings is very hard to do in the point system at this point of the season--though there's still a lot of time. The Leafs would have to basically go on a 10 game winning streak though. If I were a betting man, though, I'd say a 10 game losing streak is more likely than a 10 game winning streak. I believe in the talent on this team, but they are too young and they will likely hit a wall sometimes in the new year.

They definitely do not have to go on a 10 game winning streak. It's only 6 points with 51 games to play.

The odds of all 4-5 teams above the Leafs going .500 or worse the rest of the way is unlikely. The Leafs going .500 probably wouldn't be enough. They'd need to get on a big roll while the other teams stall a bit. The 6 points away thing is deceiving.

GoRapstheoriginal · Post #77 » by **GoRapstheoriginal** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 8:52 am

Nice win by the Leafs tonight! Total domination!

ATLTimekeeper · Post #78 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 5:41 pm

LLJ wrote:
ATLTimekeeper wrote:
LLJ wrote:Statistically we're only a few points away...but realistically, leapfrogging like 4-5 teams in the NHL standings is very hard to do in the point system at this point of the season--though there's still a lot of time. The Leafs would have to basically go on a 10 game winning streak though. If I were a betting man, though, I'd say a 10 game losing streak is more likely than a 10 game winning streak. I believe in the talent on this team, but they are too young and they will likely hit a wall sometimes in the new year.

They definitely do not have to go on a 10 game winning streak. It's only 6 points with 51 games to play.

The odds of all 4-5 teams above the Leafs going .500 or worse the rest of the way is unlikely. The Leafs going .500 probably wouldn't be enough. They'd need to get on a big roll while the other teams stall a bit. The 6 points away thing is deceiving.

They could play .600 hockey over 51 games while the other teams increases to .550 and pretty much make up the points. They don't need a drastic hot streak.

Wait, just noticed they won last night and jumped two teams. 50 games left and only need to leapfrog 3. Boston has 3 games in hand. If we just take half the points of those three, (stay .500, 1W, 1L, 1OTL) that's only 3 points back. It's hardly a significant challenge.

GoRapstheoriginal · Post #79 » by **GoRapstheoriginal** » Sat Dec 24, 2016 4:50 am

Great couple of wins the past couple of games! On the road as well!

s e n s i · Post #80 » by **s e n s i** » Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:06 am

always great time dominating teams that have been rebuilding for longer. babcock has them on track to squeeze into the playoffs and then get bounced in the first round like the red wings of yesteryear but that's ok imo despite not minding another really high pick either. i like where this is going.