Canucks @ Maple Leafs - Jan. 11th, 7:00pm - SN, TSN 1050

[L K]

I literally think the players are not listening to the coaching staff, or they are telling the coaching staff how they are going to play.

They did the same things under Keefe and we had multiple special teams coaches. This is on the players at this point

 

[Bender]

Snoozefest so far.

 

[herman]

Would be interesting to know how many times he’s done this

In his last 4 games (including this one), Hildeby has given up a goal in the first 5ish minutes of the first period.

 

[L K]

Vancouver is struggling, is on a road trip playing g their fourth in six nights and the Leafs are letting Vancouver dictate the pace of play.

Unacceptable effort tonight and why the lines aren't being changed is beyond me because this isn't working

 

[herman]

They did the same things under Keefe and we had multiple special teams coaches. This is on the players at this point

The PP problems at this point are
- Marner gets a lot of puck touches but is always only looking for Matthews
- PP entry is obstinately looking for the drop pass but into static players, and doesn’t even try to just take the openings that are available

 

[Bender]

Time to switch up the lines. It's just not working. Surprised they kept Matthews and Marner together.

 

[herman]

That was a huge high stick. I hope that didn’t hit Willy in the eyes

https://twitter.com/x/status/1878254859553517769

 

[ZBBM]

Miller attempts to decapitate Nylander.

 

[L K]

Did Matthews just get run in the numbers there before the Nylander high stick?

 

[Derk]

Another PP coming up. Time to get a goal.

 

[ZBBM]

While we're (with justification) complaining about the effort, there is the traditional lack of a killer instinct angle. It's very Leafy.

 

[Derk]

Poor decision making on this PP. It is almost over and a two on one chance given up.

 

[ZBBM]

This is BULLSHIT Berube you moron.

 

[L K]

This is terrorism at this point. The five forward PP gives up stuff but Rielly gets out there to provide absolutely nothing. He can't shoot. His passes are slow. Stop doing this crap

This five man unit needs to end

PP2 should start ever PP moving forward

This core gets coddled

 

[Derk]

And a breakaway given up by PP2. Pretty poor decision making all around.

 

[ZBBM]

At the next timeout Hildeby needs to go to the bench and literally punch out PP1 and 2.

 

[L K]

Three powerplays and we have 15 shots at the end of the 2nd period. This is one of the worst efforts of the season

And now an offensive zone penalty from a 4th line penalty killer....and it's 2-0

This is not a contending team

 

[barney_rebel]

We stink dudes...

 

[ZBBM]

Good, they deserve it

 

[Derk]

How embarrassing an effort is that? Delayed penalty and the Leafs just stood around and let Vancouver move the puck around until they score. Terrible.