2019-2020 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion
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herman said:
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Guilt Trip
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And like a lot of us have said, try Barrie on PP1.Teams aren't calling about Barrie because they think he's crap. I think Dermott could help his game. He's more mobile then Muzz.herman said:
I think Muzz and Ceci become the shutdown pairing much like Zaitsev and Muzz did in last year's playoffs.
Now I'd like to see Babs change the forward lines up as well. They have nothing to lose here.
Mikheyev Matthews Nylander
Hyman JT Kappy
Johnsson Engvall Spezza
Petan Goat Timashov
Guilt Trip
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Doesn't matter. The PP1 unit is struggling so you change the system or the players. Babs has to get both the PP going and Barrie. Give him some looks on PP1. If it doesn't work, oh well. If it works, it's a win win.herman said:
The PP has become so stagnant and predictable, just about anything is worth trying. I know it might be considered heresy these days, but how about putting both Rielly and Barrie out there along with AM, WN, JT. Rielly often plays more like a forward so let him move around more and they can try setting Barrie up for point shots, since they seem insistent on doing that with lesser shooters.
Really though, more than anything they need to move around more, put the puck down low once in a while, open up some shots from the slot. Maybe having more of a shooting threat at the blueline will force opponents to adjust and open up some room for the forwards.
Really though, more than anything they need to move around more, put the puck down low once in a while, open up some shots from the slot. Maybe having more of a shooting threat at the blueline will force opponents to adjust and open up some room for the forwards.
hockeyfan1
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Re: systems-related problems: Leafs/Penguins sample game
https://theathletic.com/1384398/2019/11/17/mirtle-the-pros-and-cons-of-the-maple-leafs-moving-on-from-mike-babcock/
https://theathletic.com/1384398/2019/11/17/mirtle-the-pros-and-cons-of-the-maple-leafs-moving-on-from-mike-babcock/
Strangelove
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herman said:
Spezza or Mikheyev should play a few games with Tavares and Hyman.
herman
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Strangelove said:
I like the idea of Spezza with them; he's definitely not a burner anymore and Tavares/Hyman play a more methodical game coming up the ice. Spezza's puckholding could help open up space for Tavares and his shot gives Tavares legitimate target that's not Muzzin/Barrie.
I'd keep Mikheyev on the 3rd line with Kerfoot and Kapanen to keep that line stupid fast as a fun change of pace once the line changes.
Guilt Trip
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Would like to see Spezza with JT and Mikheyev with Matthews.Strangelove said:
Guilt Trip
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Some fun facts..
Spezza is 3rd in points/60..2nd goals/60..2nd even strength points/60 while ranking 11th for forwards in average ice time. And he's been scratched 10 games??
Mikheyev is 6th in points/60 despite not seeing any PP time..5th in even strength points/60. Johnsson ranks 11th in ESP/60 despite playing with Matthews and is ranked 8th in points/60. That's not good considering he's on PP1. I think Mikheyev's numbers will be even better playing with Matthews.
Spezza is 3rd in points/60..2nd goals/60..2nd even strength points/60 while ranking 11th for forwards in average ice time. And he's been scratched 10 games??
Mikheyev is 6th in points/60 despite not seeing any PP time..5th in even strength points/60. Johnsson ranks 11th in ESP/60 despite playing with Matthews and is ranked 8th in points/60. That's not good considering he's on PP1. I think Mikheyev's numbers will be even better playing with Matthews.
Highlander
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Hope all is well with his newborn..and family.herman said:
Guilt Trip
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That's what entered my mind right away. It doesn't appear serious because they said he'll be back tomorrow.Highlander said: