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2019-2020 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

I know that they bumped Kerfoot up in the last game, but I'd be pretty surprised if they didn't have him back at 3C.

There's also the possibility that Hyman could be back Wednesday.
 
There's no law against in-game adjustments either, so if Petan and Kerfoot are swapping situationally, that's cool too. While I think he is capable, I don't think Petan should be up against top-six competition regularly without more NHL warm up.

I also don't think Spezza really fits with either the current 4th line function, a speedy 3rd line (which would cause it to be even more heavily sheltered like an offensive 4th line), or a Tavares-winger. If the coaching staff is okay with Hyman-Tavares-Player doing some of that scut work, then I can see Timashov-Gauthier-Spezza maybe.
 
Oh yeah, I'll take the L here haha

WHAT ABOUT MOORE-TAVARES-HYMAN hmmmmm?

Korshkov would also be a fun option. Showcasing Bracco as well, who was drafted as a hedge against hiccups to Marner's development.
 
herman said:
Korshkov would also be a fun option. Showcasing Bracco as well, who was drafted as a hedge against hiccups to Marner's development.

I doubt we see Bracco at any point this season (or maybe ever really).
 
CarltonTheBear said:
herman said:
Korshkov would also be a fun option. Showcasing Bracco as well, who was drafted as a hedge against hiccups to Marner's development.

I doubt we see Bracco at any point this season (or maybe ever really).

Technically I echo that sentiment, but I do want a favourable trade in return, rather than a shuffling of minor league options. The Marner injury literally affords us an opportunity to drive up his value.
 
herman said:
Michael said:
I would trade Kapanen onto the right side of Tavares and have Kerfoot as the 3 C

I really like Kapanen in the 3rd line slot, where he is well above average to great, vs in a top six role where he is frustratingly middling or detrimental to sustained offensive effort from a creativity standpoint.

I really like Kerfoot in the 3C slot but what the Leafs need more than a super 3rd line whil Marner is out is a 1B attack line to draw heat off Nylander's line and still win their matchup regularly. Kerfoot brings a huge dose of speed and playmaking to Tavares' wing.

Yeah anything that can give them some secondary scoring would be good at this point.
 
Significantly Insignificant said:
herman said:
Michael said:
I would trade Kapanen onto the right side of Tavares and have Kerfoot as the 3 C

I really like Kapanen in the 3rd line slot, where he is well above average to great, vs in a top six role where he is frustratingly middling or detrimental to sustained offensive effort from a creativity standpoint.

I really like Kerfoot in the 3C slot but what the Leafs need more than a super 3rd line whil Marner is out is a 1B attack line to draw heat off Nylander's line and still win their matchup regularly. Kerfoot brings a huge dose of speed and playmaking to Tavares' wing.

Yeah anything that can give them some secondary scoring would be good at this point.

Yeah, I think getting Shore off this roster with his 1 point in 16 games needs to happen.

Put Spezza in just to help create some kind of counter attack when they're 4th line on 4th line.
 
herman said:
Oh yeah, I'll take the L here haha

WHAT ABOUT MOORE-TAVARES-HYMAN hmmmmm?

Korshkov would also be a fun option. Showcasing Bracco as well, who was drafted as a hedge against hiccups to Marner's development.

lol.

No.
 
I'm with Herman. Eastasia really goofed by drafting Bracco. Luckily Eurasia steered us towards Sandin.
 
Nik Bethune said:
I'm with Herman. Eastasia really goofed by drafting Bracco. Luckily Eurasia steered us towards Sandin.

... who was drafted as a hedge against hiccups to Dermott's development??
 
CarltonTheBear said:
herman said:
Korshkov would also be a fun option. Showcasing Bracco as well, who was drafted as a hedge against hiccups to Marner's development.

I doubt we see Bracco at any point this season (or maybe ever really).

I suppose if he rips it up in the AHL again this season he could be a trade chip (maybe a 2nd piece in a bigger deal type guy)
 
herman said:
Oh yeah, I'll take the L here haha

WHAT ABOUT MOORE-TAVARES-HYMAN hmmmmm?

Korshkov would also be a fun option. Showcasing Bracco as well, who was drafted as a hedge against hiccups to Marner's development.
Don't like Moore on the 2nd line. I would like to see Korshkov or Bracco get a chance on that line tho.
 
Guilt Trip said:
herman said:
Oh yeah, I'll take the L here haha

WHAT ABOUT MOORE-TAVARES-HYMAN hmmmmm?

Korshkov would also be a fun option. Showcasing Bracco as well, who was drafted as a hedge against hiccups to Marner's development.
Don't like Moore on the 2nd line. I would like to see Korshkov or Bracco get a chance on that line tho.

Is anyone actually following the Marlies and can give an update on Korshkov?  I see he's on pace for over 40 goals so far, which would be quite amazing.  Late bloomer perhaps?
 
Zee said:
Guilt Trip said:
herman said:
Oh yeah, I'll take the L here haha

WHAT ABOUT MOORE-TAVARES-HYMAN hmmmmm?

Korshkov would also be a fun option. Showcasing Bracco as well, who was drafted as a hedge against hiccups to Marner's development.
Don't like Moore on the 2nd line. I would like to see Korshkov or Bracco get a chance on that line tho.

Is anyone actually following the Marlies and can give an update on Korshkov?  I see he's on pace for over 40 goals so far, which would be quite amazing.  Late bloomer perhaps?
Apparently they're using him in all situations and he's handling everything Keefe is throwing at him. I would guess he's adjusted well to the smaller rink so far. He's still a rookie in the A but I wouldn't mind seeing him get a couple of games.
Also heard on Leafs Lunch from their play by play man that Sandin is playing great. So is Liljegren although he's hurt. Liljegren just plays solid D. Nothing flashy but very dependable. KK is also playing extremely well and according to this guy, deserves a shot. They briefly talked about Petan and he raved about him. I have a feeling he'll get a shot with Marner out. I hope he, or whoever comes up later does well.
 
Does anyone think that the Leafs used to build leads and then lose them in the third is related to how they give up goals early now and then try and battle back in the third?

I wonder if there is some sort of mental block where the young guys are afraid to get out in front of a team because of all those times they let the lead slip away. 
 
Significantly Insignificant said:
Does anyone think that the Leafs used to build leads and then lose them in the third is related to how they give up goals early now and then try and battle back in the third?

I wonder if there is some sort of mental block where the young guys are afraid to get out in front of a team because of all those times they let the lead slip away.

I think it's more like the Leafs core is very very good at offense, risky plays leading to really good chances, fly-by stick checks to free up pucks without having to change directions, etc.

They're being trained now to play conservatively, maintain possession, keep support formation up and down the ice, free up and retrieve pucks as a unit. Inevitably, there are breakdowns and a goal gets scored off a defenseman or someone catches an edge and falls out of position or support coverage is slow on the uptake and they give up a 2 on 1; the Leafs core are still very new to playing conservatively. There have been moments they've clicked and it is glorious, and there are still frequently moments where one or two breakdown in the scheme and there's a scramble to adjust and cover.

Down a goal or two, the Leafs open up to play catch up hockey a bit, which they know well and with a shortened lineup the Leafs can temporarily win their match ups more frequently. Catch up hockey is not sustainable up and down your lineup for an entire period, let alone a whole game.

What Babcock is building towards is that machine-like efficiency in 5-man hockey where everyone does their work getting pucks, moving pucks, and setting up shop (rolling around in the OZ for heavy shifts) to let their talent shine. This style requires coordination, skill, and 2nd, 3rd, 4th efforts.
 

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