2017-18 Toronto Maple Leafs - General Discussion
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Bullfrog
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herman said:I'm flattered, but tv is a whole different gig than writing. I edit my writing. Really hard to edit what comes out of my mouth when it's rolling! Aside from some usual gaffes and standard talking points, Millen and Romanuk mentioned some interesting things last night that I'd give them props for: when Kadri had a clean break, Millen pointed out how the Leafs' bench called out Three! Three! to let him know he had support; he also noted how the younger Leafs didn't talk much on the ice. I'm pretty convinced a lot of Gardiner's troubles with Zaitsev (and everyone's chemistry issues with Zaitsev) is that he doesn't get much communication from him. Contrast that with Carrick (and how much Hainsey barks at everyone) and you see cleaner breakouts and retrievals.
I wrote it all myself, but Carlton's not entirely wrong in that a lot of the observations I've made were refined by the writings (and podcast appearances) of others, which might be difficult for me to cite exactly. The big three (point five) writers of influence for Leafs systems analysis for me are probably Justin Bourne, Anthony Petrielli, Gus Katsaros, and when he was publicly available, Jack Han. They're still my observations (if you want to timestamp check the GDTs and other threads) but their writings have helped me with the terminology and helpful things to watch for. I haven't played the game at any organized level, and I have zero direct access to the team, so I've definitely got some assumptions in there that could be wrong.
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one of my favourite quotes. :-X
I agree, herman, that you're extremely knowledgeable and you're fun to chat with on the forum here also.herman said:Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:
I'm flattered, but tv is a whole different gig than writing. I edit my writing. Really hard to edit what comes out of my mouth when it's rolling! Aside from some usual gaffes and standard talking points, Millen and Romanuk mentioned some interesting things last night that I'd give them props for: when Kadri had a clean break, Millen pointed out how the Leafs' bench called out Three! Three! to let him know he had support; he also noted how the younger Leafs didn't talk much on the ice. I'm pretty convinced a lot of Gardiner's troubles with Zaitsev (and everyone's chemistry issues with Zaitsev) is that he doesn't get much communication from him. Contrast that with Carrick (and how much Hainsey barks at everyone) and you see cleaner breakouts and retrievals.
I wrote it all myself, but Carlton's not entirely wrong in that a lot of the observations I've made were refined by the writings (and podcast appearances) of others, which might be difficult for me to cite exactly. The big three (point five) writers of influence for Leafs systems analysis for me are probably Justin Bourne, Anthony Petrielli, Gus Katsaros, and when he was publicly available, Jack Han. They're still my observations (if you want to timestamp check the GDTs and other threads
I will say that the talking heads on TV have a script. So you wouldn't be going into that blind. I do think you would fit in nicely in the sports media in some capacity, if you are not doing so already. I also don't know how much you enjoy your current day job.
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Highlander
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What the thinking on Borgman at this point, is he an upgrade over Polak. I thought he played pretty steady up until his last few games, does he have a future with us.
He seemed to have a nice physical nature to his game.
He seemed to have a nice physical nature to his game.
Strangelove
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So it kind of looks like Matthews hurt his back, which would be bad news given his injury history.
Hoping it's something unrelated, like his shoulder.
Hoping it's something unrelated, like his shoulder.
L K
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CarltonTheBear said:
Come on. The real story on herman {click here to log in or register for 9.99/month for the complete story}
Sorta update:
https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/967073429475049472
https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/967073429475049472
https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/967081447948537856
If Martin still can't get into the line-up that's amazing.
If Martin still can't get into the line-up that's amazing.
Guilt Trip
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Let's hope so..I'd like to see Kaps with Nylander tho.Chris said:
Coco-puffs
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Guilt Trip said:
Nylander-Hyman-Brown was a fantastic line in the AHL two years ago. They may have some chemistry from working together in the past so I'm fine with starting with that trio. If they don't rekindle it, I'm sure we'll see Kapanen and Brown swap places.