Comments on: Counter Argument: Status Quo Is the Way to Go for the Leafs

By: leafy

leafy — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:34:35 +0000

Indeed, the past 2 games were very encouraging. The D is playing much more conservatively and the forwards are more positionally sound.

Clearly this is not the same team that lost to Atlanta.

Not we just have to replicate this in home games.

By: jarcpitre

jarcpitre — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:54:53 +0000

I was hanging in there. They have the talent and alot of team speed. If you noticed the last few games, they are taking away the neutral zone and the D aren’t pitching unless the puck is deep. I just hope that Tucker and McCabe are picking up a few things to help their game.

By: leafy

leafy — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:10:26 +0000

I have to hand it to you. You were one of those few people who said the Leafs will turn it around.

I predicted a 100 point season when the year started, but then was disheartened by the team's play before this road trip. But now we see them coming together.

Hopefully we can play as well at home as on the road.

By: jarcpitre

jarcpitre — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:55:11 +0000

I'm sure the critics will be shut up for a few nights. The Leafs played an awesome road game tonight. The shots were in favor of the Rangers, but there were alot of poor outside shots. It was a pretty even game, but the Leafs know how to put the puck in the net. We have Washington coming up now and I hope the trend continues. Good all around game.

By: leafy

leafy — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:41:01 +0000

My thoughts on the game: Leafs 4, Rangers 1

Needless to say, I'm happy yet again.

Finally we see some semblance of a good hockey team.

Pohl had his best game of the season. In fact, the entire 4th line was dangerous offensively and responsible in their own end. Impressive.

Love the "kid line" - Steen, Stajan and Tlusty.

Antropov...excellent yet again.

Most importantly - Toskala held his team in the game early on until the Leafs found their legs. He gave the team a chance to win. Surprise, surprise!

Amazing what happens when you combine good defensive play with solid goaltending.

Please keep it up, boys.

By: leafy

leafy — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:40:06 +0000

By: senators101

senators101 — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:26:06 +0000

I am saying put a line like that out there. Peca should been re-signed. Mike Johnson was available for about 700k 2 weeks ago. Find a third and all of a sudden, there's a line.

By: leafy

leafy — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:05:59 +0000

My thoughts on the game: Leafs 5, Penguins 2

Needless to say, I'm happy tonight.

I don't understand this team. One night they look like the '74 Capitals, then the next night, they look like contenders.

Amazing how an infusion of speed and youth can help.

This Tlusty kid looks like something. Maybe the next Sundin?

His 2nd goal brought back memories of Mike Bossy. Pouring down the wing at high speed and firing a perfect laser risk shot to the top corner.

Steen was also excellent with 3 points. Antropov was dangerous as always. Sundin had an off night by his standards.

But Gill really stood out as a horse on the defence, especially while short-handed. He seemed to be in two places at once.

Overall, a great effort. Amazing how good defence combined with solid goaltending can stop even one of the most potent lines in the NHL.

By: rojoke

rojoke — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:58:58 +0000

But the parade route has been set out and everything.

By: FlamingHomer

FlamingHomer — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:51:55 +0000

…..and 3,516 goals against.