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Leafs 2023 2024 Season Discussion Part 3 - Winter Blues

Dec. 22, 2023 at 6:58 p.m.
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100% agree with this tweet especially the ending

Woll was elite but the defense left him out to dry and as a result injured. Same thing happened with our other guys team just quit on them. Thats not gonna help anyone. Help them out and maybe we see more saves and teamwork lul.

But yea fix the defense and then look towards the goalies. And with Brad as our GM cant wait to see TML Dcore 2.0
Dec. 23, 2023 at 12:46 p.m.
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lol oh ya, this team is only 1 defensemen away
Dec. 23, 2023 at 1:41 p.m.
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Quoting: MatthewsFan
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lol oh ya, this team is only 1 defensemen away


It's definitely a combo of issues, but I'm confused about why Chynoweth is still on the bench (and Boucher is also there now) but Van Ryn is running the defence.
Dec. 23, 2023 at 1:58 p.m.
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Let's forget the past two games and stats. After two stinkers we'll see what the Leafs made of tonight.
If they continue to implode there isn't a trade or trades that can make this team serious Cup contenders.
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Dec. 23, 2023 at 2:41 p.m.
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Quoting: LeafsFanForSomeReason
It's definitely a combo of issues, but I'm confused about why Chynoweth is still on the bench (and Boucher is also there now) but Van Ryn is running the defence.


There is a laundry list of issues from systems to roster construction.

By far one of the most mid Leafs team in a while
Dec. 23, 2023 at 5:44 p.m.
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Quoting: MatthewsFan
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lol oh ya, this team is only 1 defensemen away


Get the right guy and it will 100% help

Dont tell me an Adam Larsson would not improve the numbers

In general rn the Leafs are using Benoit, Lagesson, Timmins of course the defensive numbers gonna be down. Bring in an Adam Larsson or Chris Tanev to play top 4 and get Gio back the numbers will improve
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Dec. 23, 2023 at 5:45 p.m.
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Quoting: palhal
Let's forget the past two games and stats. After two stinkers we'll see what the Leafs made of tonight.
If they continue to implode there isn't a trade or trades that can make this team serious Cup contenders.


I mean have you seen them vs. non competitors

Lets be real they aint gonna show what they really made of till Dec 30th at the earliest vs. CAR
Dec. 23, 2023 at 7:59 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
Get the right guy and it will 100% help

Dont tell me an Adam Larsson would not improve the numbers

In general rn the Leafs are using Benoit, Lagesson, Timmins of course the defensive numbers gonna be down. Bring in an Adam Larsson or Chris Tanev to play top 4 and get Gio back the numbers will improve


Lol ok 👌
Dec. 23, 2023 at 8:16 p.m.
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Gonna blame the dumb rule for that goal

Just have the second be 18 seconds longer

No need for switching sides
Dec. 23, 2023 at 8:46 p.m.
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KingexLeafs is about to make an ACGM calling Bertuzzi a scrub isn’t he?
Dec. 23, 2023 at 8:49 p.m.
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Quoting: MatthewsFan
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lol oh ya, this team is only 1 defensemen away


It does… when you’re dealing w multiple injuries, stats show it… And a D like Larson moves everyone down, taking the load off a guy like McCabe or Brodie
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Dec. 23, 2023 at 8:50 p.m.
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Matthews = Lady Byng, Hart, Ted Lindsay, Selke
Dec. 23, 2023 at 9:06 p.m.
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Quoting: Leafsfan98
It does… when you’re dealing w multiple injuries, stats show it… And a D like Larson moves everyone down, taking the load off a guy like McCabe or Brodie



They have a terrible 4th line, a 3rd line that Keefe won’t trust in the playoffs, an inconsistent top 6 that still can’t find the correct pairings, an old/slow Dcore that can’t defend the front of the net (and outside of Morgan Rielly produce offensively), we have no idea who our starting goaltender is and if Joe Woll is that, can he stay healthy (he has been injured every year since he turned pro), they are still coached terribly (every year it’s the same issues, slow starts, playing down to their opponents) and a forward group that is very bad defensively.

But sure, I guess Chris Tanev or Adam Larsson can fix all that.

At least we have Auston Matthews. 🤷‍♂️
Dec. 23, 2023 at 9:16 p.m.
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Adam Larsson

Alexandre Texier

Oskar Sundqvist

Those 3 would be perfect and other than Larsson other two should not cost much

Sundqvist perfect for the 4th line

Texier can go in Robertson's spot

Larsson next to McCabe
Dec. 23, 2023 at 9:37 p.m.
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Edited Dec. 23, 2023 at 9:48 p.m.
Quoting: aadoyle
Gonna blame the dumb rule for that goal

Just have the second be 18 seconds longer

No need for switching sides

Agree with #2 (no need to switch), but think the whistle should go after 18 seconds.
You don't want the goalie spending 18 seconds chewing up the crease for the next guy to deal with for the entire period.
Dec. 23, 2023 at 9:41 p.m.
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Quoting: Messier99
Agree with #2 (no need to switch), but think the whistle should go after 18 seconds.
You don't want the goalie spending 18 seconds chewing up the for the next guy to deal with for the entire period.


In general switching sides that soon can cause a headache. Basically oh wait **** we switched sides lul. Thats why like in OT they give em some time nope. Swap sides and play on lul
Dec. 23, 2023 at 9:42 p.m.
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A Christmas Miracle just happened

Strong win vs. a lottery team in regulation
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Dec. 23, 2023 at 10:05 p.m.
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It’s nice to have star players

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Thank you Martin Jones
Dec. 23, 2023 at 10:43 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
In general switching sides that soon can cause a headache. Basically oh wait **** we switched sides lul. Thats why like in OT they give em some time nope. Swap sides and play on lul


They used to not swap ends for OT.
They only started as a means of introducing the long change to get more goal scoring.
Dec. 23, 2023 at 10:53 p.m.
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Quoting: Messier99
They used to not swap ends for OT.
They only started as a means of introducing the long change to get more goal scoring.


Yea for OT to me its fine

Its 18 seconds into a period im like really come on just have em in their second period positions lul
Dec. 23, 2023 at 11:38 p.m.
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Quoting: MatthewsFan
They have a terrible 4th line, a 3rd line that Keefe won’t trust in the playoffs, an inconsistent top 6 that still can’t find the correct pairings, an old/slow Dcore that can’t defend the front of the net (and outside of Morgan Rielly produce offensively), we have no idea who our starting goaltender is and if Joe Woll is that, can he stay healthy (he has been injured every year since he turned pro), they are still coached terribly (every year it’s the same issues, slow starts, playing down to their opponents) and a forward group that is very bad defensively.

But sure, I guess Chris Tanev or Adam Larsson can fix all that.

At least we have Auston Matthews. 🤷‍♂️


3rd and 4rth line are fine…

Guys like McCabe, Rielly, a Larson at TDL and even Lagesson/ Gio can clear out front

With Lilly and Timmons helping Rielly’s production

The Leafs have 3 goalies, one of them will shine and will stay healthy

And Matthews is a cheat code…
Dec. 23, 2023 at 11:43 p.m.
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Quoting: Leafsfan98
3rd and 4rth line are fine…

Guys like McCabe, Rielly, a Larson at TDL and even Lagesson/ Gio can clear out front

With Lilly and Timmons helping Rielly’s production

The Leafs have 3 goalies, one of them will shine and will stay healthy

And Matthews is a cheat code…


3rd and 4th line could use a little tune up specifically Robertson and McMann. They have been good but the flaws are also present. Idk if they here past the TDL or if they are here are on the playoff starting lineup

Robertson to me may need a change of scenery. As he feels like someone who would thrive on a rebuilding team with 0 worry about the standings. He has worked with Domi and Jarnkrok but they could use someone a bit better defensively there to help with Domi

For the 4th line an upgrade over McMann wouldnt hurt

Henrique, Texier, or Dube for instance for the 3rd line and Sundqvist for the 4th line not bad. Also would look to guys like Steeves to get a crack at the main roster to.
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Dec. 24, 2023 at 4:47 p.m.
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Minten named captain of WJC team Canada!!
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Dec. 24, 2023 at 7:23 p.m.
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Quoting: MatthewsFan
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lol oh ya, this team is only 1 defensemen away


So what you’re telling me is that the Leafs are due for some positive regression to the mean lol
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Dec. 24, 2023 at 8:03 p.m.
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Mintenmania continuing to prove the haters wrong

Good times

Didnt expect him to be TC Captain over Beck but **** yea

LETS GO GET GOLD
 
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