Flyers vs. Maple Leafs - Jan. 7th, 7:30pm - SN, TSN 1050

[OldTimeHockey]

What is their improved defense other than Tavev? Do we feel he makes "that much" of a difference. I would argue that the simple game is what's leading to better defense.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

What is their improved defense other than Tavev? Do we feel he makes "that much" of a difference.

Yes.

 

[Ozzie]

What is their improved defense other than Tavev? Do we feel he makes "that much" of a difference. I would argue that the simple game is what's leading to better defense.

One part of the answer is the extra weight on this team. I think Leafs shot up to third heaviest in the league this season.

And it seems the blue line is less porous. When Holl or Liljegren would play, it presented a vector of attack for opposition. Today, those vulnerabilities have been plugged. Our top D back in the Dubas days (44) today represents that vulnerability with a dash 10 on plus minus......... and I wouldn't say he is that bad.

 

[cabber24]

Yes.

OEL as well, massive improvement.

 

[Ozzie]

There were a lot of fights last night.... check out these Leaf fans getting a Broad Street welcome.....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877022345459597782

 

[Zee]

There were a lot of fights last night.... check out these Leaf fans getting a Broad Street welcome.....

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877022345459597782

I hate idiots like this. It's just a damn sport. Hopefully that guy was arrested and charged with assault

 

[cabber24]

I don't like when other team's fans glote in enemy territory but I sure as hell wouldn't assault someone over it. Go to jail, possibly lose your job, embarrass your family, so many reasons this is beyond stupid.

 

[Highlander]

Yep, there should be consequences, don't have much faith in the US legal system.