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Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778426]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:30

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778427 is a reply to message #778426 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:31

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So, Saturday? Flames? Okay.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778434 is a reply to message #778427 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:34

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Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:31

So, Saturday? Flames? Okay.

I would start Smith.

It’s his former team. Things to prove....you know?

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778435 is a reply to message #778434 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:36

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It’s just a rut. Roster and goalies are fine.

In fairness to Hall, I've wanted to throw a waterbottle at Eakins all season.
~nullterm 03/22/2014

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778437 is a reply to message #778435 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:38

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Ales Cooper wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:36

It’s just a rut. Roster and goalies are fine.

"Fine" for making playoffs? Sure, I guess. "Fine" for having a legitimate shot at winning a Cup? Not a chance in a frozen hell.

"There's no greater springboard to development than failure." - Craig MacTavish, April 13/15.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778440 is a reply to message #778437 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:40

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Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:38

Ales Cooper wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:36

It’s just a rut. Roster and goalies are fine.

"Fine" for making playoffs? Sure, I guess. "Fine" for having a legitimate shot at winning a Cup? Not a chance in a frozen hell.

Must have missed my sarcasm with that one

In fairness to Hall, I've wanted to throw a waterbottle at Eakins all season.
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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778450 is a reply to message #778440 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:53

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Ales Cooper wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:40

Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:38

Ales Cooper wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:36

It’s just a rut. Roster and goalies are fine.

"Fine" for making playoffs? Sure, I guess. "Fine" for having a legitimate shot at winning a Cup? Not a chance in a frozen hell.

Must have missed my sarcasm with that one

Sorry. When the Oil get owned this badly, my Sarcasmo-Meter breaks down completely.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778452 is a reply to message #778450 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:54

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Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:53

Ales Cooper wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:40

Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:38

Ales Cooper wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:36

It’s just a rut. Roster and goalies are fine.

"Fine" for making playoffs? Sure, I guess. "Fine" for having a legitimate shot at winning a Cup? Not a chance in a frozen hell.

Must have missed my sarcasm with that one

Sorry. When the Oil get owned this badly, my Sarcasmo-Meter breaks down completely.

The Oscargasmo-meter breaks down completely as well.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778438 is a reply to message #778434 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:38

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g2k wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:34

Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:31

So, Saturday? Flames? Okay.

I would start Smith.

It’s his former team. Things to prove....you know?

Besides, his battle level got another shoutout from Cuthbert at the end of this one after making his 26th save in a 6-1 blowout. Guy is just gutting it out game after game.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778439 is a reply to message #778438 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:40

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Adam wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:38

g2k wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:34

Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:31

So, Saturday? Flames? Okay.

I would start Smith.

It’s his former team. Things to prove....you know?

Besides, his battle level got another shoutout from Cuthbert at the end of this one after making his 26th save in a 6-1 blowout. Guy is just gutting it out game after game.

I am sure Disney will make a Rudy style movie about Smith and his battles through adversity.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778443 is a reply to message #778439 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:43

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PlusOne wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:40

Adam wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:38

g2k wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:34

Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:31

So, Saturday? Flames? Okay.

I would start Smith.

It’s his former team. Things to prove....you know?

Besides, his battle level got another shoutout from Cuthbert at the end of this one after making his 26th save in a 6-1 blowout. Guy is just gutting it out game after game.

I am sure Disney will make a Rudy style movie about Smith and his battles through adversity.

Hrudey said Stalock has plenty battle.

Someone on 1260 said it today as well.

Once we get the big Finn out of the picture we could have a battle tandem.

Fricken Battlebots activate!

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778446 is a reply to message #778443 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:46

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g2k wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:43

PlusOne wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:40

Adam wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:38

g2k wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:34

Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:31

So, Saturday? Flames? Okay.

I would start Smith.

It’s his former team. Things to prove....you know?

Besides, his battle level got another shoutout from Cuthbert at the end of this one after making his 26th save in a 6-1 blowout. Guy is just gutting it out game after game.

I am sure Disney will make a Rudy style movie about Smith and his battles through adversity.

Hrudey said Stalock has plenty battle.

Someone on 1260 said it today as well.

Once we get the big Finn out of the picture we could have a battle tandem.

Fricken Battlebots activate!

Stalock's career GAA is better than both Smith and Koskinen's. As a 33 yr old career back up I think it is safe to say the battle is strong with this one.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778449 is a reply to message #778446 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:50

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0-3, outscored 13-1.

I’d like to blame just goaltending, but scoring 1 goal in 3 games with McDavid and Draisaitl? Beyond embarrassing.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778451 is a reply to message #778449 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:53

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Mike wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:50

0-3, outscored 13-1.

I’d like to blame just goaltending, but scoring 1 goal in 3 games with McDavid and Draisaitl? Beyond embarrassing.

100%

And getting the blender out to provide a spark and putting McDavid with Archibald and Ennis? I don’t care how much some like Arch or TEnnis, I’m a self proclaimed enjoyer of the Archibald, but that is not an answer to light a spark.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778457 is a reply to message #778449 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 21:03

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Mike wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:50

0-3, outscored 13-1.

I’d like to blame just goaltending, but scoring 1 goal in 3 games with McDavid and Draisaitl? Beyond embarrassing.

Chicken/egg.
They looked good to start again and then that 1st goal goes in and the sag follows.

In fairness to Hall, I've wanted to throw a waterbottle at Eakins all season.
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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778463 is a reply to message #778449 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 22:11

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Mike wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:50

0-3, outscored 13-1.

I’d like to blame just goaltending, but scoring 1 goal in 3 games with McDavid and Draisaitl? Beyond embarrassing.

Toronto is the better, deeper team at the moment, but the Oilers got flat-out outcoached. With home ice advantage, Tippett never found a way to get the McDavid away from the blanket the Leafs through over him. He never really adjusted to anything the Leafs were doing. The team started all the games pretty well on offence, and when the goaltending inevitably let them down, the team didn't have a lot of answers for it. The coach should be answering for that.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778465 is a reply to message #778463 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 22:23

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Adam wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 22:11

Mike wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:50

0-3, outscored 13-1.

I’d like to blame just goaltending, but scoring 1 goal in 3 games with McDavid and Draisaitl? Beyond embarrassing.

I’m not letting the coaching off the hook- I do think there is a disconnect developing, but other than a shift or two did anyone really notice Connor played? Captain has to lead the team. He looked disinterested and in turn everyone else did as well.
I don’t recall even seeing a hit from someone not named Smith or Chiasson

In fairness to Hall, I've wanted to throw a waterbottle at Eakins all season.
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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778469 is a reply to message #778465 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 23:31

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Ales Cooper wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 22:23

Adam wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 22:11

Mike wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:50

0-3, outscored 13-1.

I’d like to blame just goaltending, but scoring 1 goal in 3 games with McDavid and Draisaitl? Beyond embarrassing.

The Leafs had a game plan focused on stopping McDavid. We didn't try to get away from their match-ups at all, and then gave him weaker linemates in this last game - and weaker yet as the game proceeded.

I'm willing to give McDavid the benefit of the doubt - he's carried this team enough that I think he deserves that. I don't think McDavid was disinterested, I just don't think he was given any room and he was kept frustrated as a result.

If that is happening, then either his linemates have to do something - if they're checking 97 tightly, then they likely have a gap somewhere else that could be exploited - or the coach needs to do something to break the trap. With last change, the opportunity was there for Tippett to change the match-up but he never really attempted to do that.

I am concerned about the lack of adjustments from Tippett. He doesn't seem to be dissecting what the other team is doing and then trying to adjust - his preference seems to be stick with his system and hope it's enough to win. And if it isn't? Just keep trying it!

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778470 is a reply to message #778469 ]	Thu, 04 March 2021 01:24

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In the first game I thought that had we got a goal at some point we'd fly straight back at them and make a game of it, the second game less so, but with the little bit of edge in the last 5 minutes or so I felt that they'd come out all guns blazing in the third game to restore some pride and show us that they'd been hurt.

How wrong was I!!! That was shockingly below standards last night. No emotion, no battle, no grit and it seemed from so many no desire. We know we weren't going to go 56-0 and that we'll get beat, lose a few in the season. After a rocky start we'd won 11 of 13, confidence should be sky high. This team looked as bad as anything we put out from 2007 onward. Devoid of hope, effort, ideas, I honestly couldn't think of anything to say during the game that I'd post anywhere that wouldn't be considered highly offensive (more offensive than the team I'd add).

Koski has to be done with the team, otherwise why not pull Smith during the 2nd? The 3 goals that Koski gave up on Saturday were as poor as those that Smith allowed. Tippet has obviously loss faith in him and we'll see him gone sooner rather than later I suspect. I don't mind Tippet using a blender to try and spark something, but rotating it as much as he did, no one got any sort of chemistry going, nor did they seem to get anything more than 2 shifts before it was blended again.

It said it all for me, when we scored, the goal horn started later than normal as if even those in control of it were surprised we'd scored. That's how bad it had got.

We move on the next BOA over the weekend, any other game and I'd be seriously asking myself should I just record the game rather than getting up to watch at 3am.. However, it's a BOA and so I'll get up and watch with the hope that they can bounce back after this week and show us something akin to how they were playing prior to this series.

I guess, the only thing I can cling to after this series is that should we make the play-off's and should we play the Leafs, we surely can't play 3 games as bad as we just have against them? They've totally had to have used all the luck against us in these games...

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778448 is a reply to message #778443 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:50

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g2k wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:43

PlusOne wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:40

Adam wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:38

g2k wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:34

Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:31

So, Saturday? Flames? Okay.

I would start Smith.

It’s his former team. Things to prove....you know?

Besides, his battle level got another shoutout from Cuthbert at the end of this one after making his 26th save in a 6-1 blowout. Guy is just gutting it out game after game.

I am sure Disney will make a Rudy style movie about Smith and his battles through adversity.

Hrudey said Stalock has plenty battle.

Someone on 1260 said it today as well.

Once we get the big Finn out of the picture we could have a battle tandem.

Fricken Battlebots activate!

I’m telling you, I’ve been working on a theory in my head that sees Koskinen traded once Stalock is out of quarantine. Koskinen and Jones on the move (call it a G4).

If my calendar reading and info on his Q is correct, he’s eligible March 16. We play the flames March 15 and 17, then the Jets March 18.

I envision a scenario he gets the Jets March 18.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778454 is a reply to message #778448 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:55

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Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:50

I’m telling you, I’ve been working on a theory in my head that sees Koskinen traded once Stalock is out of quarantine. Koskinen and Jones on the move (call it a G4).

Who would be interested in taking on Koski's contract? I guess if Holland could get rid of Loo, maybe he could sucker someone into taking on that boat anchor, but I'm not holding my breath on that.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778455 is a reply to message #778454 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:56

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Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:55

Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:50

I’m telling you, I’ve been working on a theory in my head that sees Koskinen traded once Stalock is out of quarantine. Koskinen and Jones on the move (call it a G4).

Who would be interested in taking on Koski's contract? I guess if Holland could get rid of Loo, maybe he could sucker someone into taking on that boat anchor, but I'm not holding my breath on that.

Goalies are a hot commodity right now, especially when they're marked down to 50% off.

Maybe Buffalo?

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778456 is a reply to message #778455 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 21:02

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CrusaderPi wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:56

Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:55

Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:50

I’m telling you, I’ve been working on a theory in my head that sees Koskinen traded once Stalock is out of quarantine. Koskinen and Jones on the move (call it a G4).

Who would be interested in taking on Koski's contract? I guess if Holland could get rid of Loo, maybe he could sucker someone into taking on that boat anchor, but I'm not holding my breath on that.

Goalies are a hot commodity right now, especially when they're marked down to 50% off.

Maybe Buffalo?

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778458 is a reply to message #778455 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 21:04

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CrusaderPi wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:56

Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:55

Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:50

I’m telling you, I’ve been working on a theory in my head that sees Koskinen traded once Stalock is out of quarantine. Koskinen and Jones on the move (call it a G4).

Who would be interested in taking on Koski's contract? I guess if Holland could get rid of Loo, maybe he could sucker someone into taking on that boat anchor, but I'm not holding my breath on that.

Goalies are a hot commodity right now, especially when they're marked down to 50% off.

Maybe Buffalo?

Buffalo, precisely.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778441 is a reply to message #778438 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:41

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Adam wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:38

g2k wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:34

Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:31

So, Saturday? Flames? Okay.

I would start Smith.

It’s his former team. Things to prove....you know?

Besides, his battle level got another shoutout from Cuthbert at the end of this one after making his 26th save in a 6-1 blowout. Guy is just gutting it out game after game.

Schmiddy understands the Must

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778442 is a reply to message #778427 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:42

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What an epic beatdown. This team hasn't been schooled like that in a three game stretch in a long time. The Leafs took their lunch money, stole their wives and girlfriends, moved into their houses, renamed their kids... threw chicken bones out to the Oil to gnaw on, dressed up McDavid in a clown outfit and then gave the entire team nuclear-grade wedgies...

It was quite the three game series.

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[quote tiRe: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778429 is a reply to message #778426 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:32

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Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 09:54

Will the Oil's D be able to at least slow down the Laffs' attack?

No.

Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 09:54

Will Smith be able to rebound from his last outing against this team?

No.

Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 09:54

Will the Oil be able to stop making the Laffs' goaltenders (neither of whom is the 1st starter) look like Vezina candidates?

No.

Ragnarok73 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 09:54

Will I be able to watch an entire game vs the Laffs tonight?

Hell fricking No.

I really didn't want to be this right tonight. Sigh.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778431 is a reply to message #778426 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:34

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WE SCORED A GOAL!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778436 is a reply to message #778426 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:38

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Leafs played a perfect game. No infractions. Team Lady Byng.

Stripes only missed a handful of Leaf penalties, but hey, this is the NHL. We can’t expect them to catch them all.

Eff off Toronto.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778445 is a reply to message #778426 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:46

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97, 29, 22 and Tippett all due up for post game zoom

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778447 is a reply to message #778445 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 20:49

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Oscargasm wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 20:46

97, 29, 22 and Tippett all due up for post game zoom

I am not expecting long winded Hitchcock type responses from Tippett.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778459 is a reply to message #778445 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 21:07

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Cranky Leon was entertaining, but man are these all terrible questions. I never stick around for these interviews and now I know why.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778460 is a reply to message #778459 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 21:13

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JPro wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:07

Cranky Leon was entertaining, but man are these all terrible questions. I never stick around for these interviews and now I know why.

The questions are weaker than the offence the past 3 games.

I can’t wait for Tippett's turn. I’m sure every reporter is out of bright ideas by now.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778466 is a reply to message #778460 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 22:26

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g2k wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:13

JPro wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:07

Cranky Leon was entertaining, but man are these all terrible questions. I never stick around for these interviews and now I know why.

The questions are weaker than the offence the past 3 games.

I can’t wait for Tippett's turn. I’m sure every reporter is out of bright ideas by now.

DRY line scored. Tippett can just brag about how he put that line back together and call it a night.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778468 is a reply to message #778466 ]	Wed, 03 March 2021 22:47

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Kr55 wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 22:26

g2k wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:13

JPro wrote on Wed, 03 March 2021 21:07

Cranky Leon was entertaining, but man are these all terrible questions. I never stick around for these interviews and now I know why.

The questions are weaker than the offence the past 3 games.

I can’t wait for Tippett's turn. I’m sure every reporter is out of bright ideas by now.

DRY line scored. Tippett can just brag about how he put that line back together and call it a night.

You're not gonna win without your ace Chiasson in there on the PP. We can call this series a draw.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778471 is a reply to message #778426 ]	Thu, 04 March 2021 03:13

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778473 is a reply to message #778426 ]	Thu, 04 March 2021 07:18

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Are these media folk actually upset at Leon for his response to a stupid question?

Tchykowski “Speaking of not good enough, your top players didn’t produce much of anything in this series. Does it add to the frustration that you guys really didnt hold up your end of the bargain?”

Leon, “No, we love that. We love going without a point in three days, for sure. It’s great.”

Good response. Not take that frustration and mop the floor with Calgary Saturday

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778475 is a reply to message #778473 ]	Thu, 04 March 2021 08:52

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McD in 3 games - 7 shots, 0 points, -4. 6 shots came in game 2.
Leon in 3 games - 9 shots, 1 assist, -3
Nuge in 3 games - 7 shots, 1 goal, -2

I don't care what team it is, you won't win when your 3 top guys put up stats like that. Those 3 get the most minutes, they get pretty much ALL the PP time, they get pretty much all the premium opportunities.

I see Tippett in a no win situation when it comes to the top 6. He puts the DRY line together. They go out, do nothing in the first, do score a goal in the second. The goal I wouldn't call it a case of this amazing chemistry where they are finding each other in ways other guys can't and doing things only they seem to be able to do. A low shot on goal forcing a rebound, Nuge is there for a rebound. Pretty standard goal but they scored. They had a short flurry after the goal in the second, do nothing in the 3rd. McD played lousy AGAIN in my opinion as he wasn't attacking or doing things you normally see but he also didn't get a lot of help either. JP I think looks to be a top 6 guy but I look at him as almost a rookie who at times will struggle to figure things out. Neal... covid must have kicked his ass big time because he looks nothing like the player he was last season and not even close to how he was in the play in where I thought he was really good. He looks done.

So if Tippett breaks up the DRY line to give McD help, people will lose their minds. If he doesn't, there will be games where McD has to do everything himself and if he goes up against a team playing like the Leafs did these last 3 games, he won't do anything and they will lose.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778479 is a reply to message #778475 ]	Thu, 04 March 2021 09:06

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A team won't win every game if their top 3 isn't firing, but they should be able to win some of them. Even against superior teams there are other way to win hockey games. A goalie could steal one. A player the caliber of Jimmy Vessey could go off and out score the opponent ('s combined goal total over a three game series). The defense could grind out a tough 2-1 affair. Where's the Oilers' Jimmy Vessey? Where's the Scrivezina shut out? Where's the shut down line controlling a game and winning by sheer force of will?

The problem is now as it has always been. This team doesn't have goaltending or defense. If McDavid and Draisaitl can't beat the other team AND the Chiarelli / Holland duo of shame the team is sunk.

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Re: Review: Toronto @ Edmonton (Game #25) [message #778481 is a reply to message #778479 ]	Thu, 04 March 2021 09:30

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CrusaderPi wrote on Thu, 04 March 2021 09:06

You are right, teams need their depth guys to chip in from time to time and on occasion win a game or 2 for the big boys. I have a hard time believing any team can win a lot of games when your top guy put up zeros 3 games in a row.

Leafs big 3 because Matthews wasn't there - Marner, Tavares, Nylander - had 4 pts a piece so 12 pts. Oilers big 3 had 2 pts. I don't see any teams having that much depth scoring that they can have their best 3 guys be out scored by that much.

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