Game 45: Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs 7:00 SNET-O
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GhostofPotvin29
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One more quick post...Reimer's agent:
Andy007
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Not much to say about the game that hasn't been said. Some really nonsensical officiating and defensive/goalie brain farts that let this one get away.
+ Gardiner made some pretty slick moves and his speed is definitely a good thing on the backend.
Franson continues to look really good.
Lupul was a beast.
- Connolly was atrocious. Been looking pretty awful for a long stretch now.
Is Clarke McArthur still on the team?
Break-out is brutal. Cant tell if its a defence problem or forwards taking off too early problem.
I'd like to see Kadri with Grabovski on the 2nd line. He hasn't had alot to work with and is a waste on the bench. Crabb shouldn't be seeing any duties on anything other than the 4th line with Brown and Steckel.
+ Gardiner made some pretty slick moves and his speed is definitely a good thing on the backend.
Franson continues to look really good.
Lupul was a beast.
- Connolly was atrocious. Been looking pretty awful for a long stretch now.
Is Clarke McArthur still on the team?
Break-out is brutal. Cant tell if its a defence problem or forwards taking off too early problem.
I'd like to see Kadri with Grabovski on the 2nd line. He hasn't had alot to work with and is a waste on the bench. Crabb shouldn't be seeing any duties on anything other than the 4th line with Brown and Steckel.
I think the thing I hate most is that there is no transparency in how the NHL deals with their officials. I could get over it a lot easier if I knew that somewhere those guys were getting reamed out for missing an obvious call like that. I mean, a large man who looks like Dumbo the Elephant standing on another large man wearing pillows on his legs is kind of hard to miss...
I get so sick of the "it happened so fast" defence. The refs know hockey is a fast game. If they can't handle it, they shouldn't be officiating at this level.
Despite all that, Reimcroft still needs to make that save.
I get so sick of the "it happened so fast" defence. The refs know hockey is a fast game. If they can't handle it, they shouldn't be officiating at this level.
Despite all that, Reimcroft still needs to make that save.
Reimer's probably a little rusty. Honestly, I'd run with him for at least another two or three games and see what happens.
He was the one that brought balance to the crease last year, not Gustavsson. He played at a level higher than any Leaf goalie in years and I'd like him to get in that groove again. I don't mind Gustavsson, I just find his performances wildly inconsistent and have found that to pretty much be the case during his entire tenure as a Leaf. If he becomes the clear-cut starter going forward, the Leafs aren't likely going anywhere.
He was the one that brought balance to the crease last year, not Gustavsson. He played at a level higher than any Leaf goalie in years and I'd like him to get in that groove again. I don't mind Gustavsson, I just find his performances wildly inconsistent and have found that to pretty much be the case during his entire tenure as a Leaf. If he becomes the clear-cut starter going forward, the Leafs aren't likely going anywhere.
maplesyrup
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Madferret said:
It was a fantastic game. I'm just obviously really bummed by a lot of things about and I think the Leafs deserved better. Cheers for trying to make the board feel better though. - Sincerely.
Edit: Congrats on the win, BTW.
itsgametime
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I can count on 50 hands how many times our forwards lost battles for the puck.
This team has 10 3rd line forwards and 2 1st liners. NOT GOOD
This team has 10 3rd line forwards and 2 1st liners. NOT GOOD
Mikhail Bloodnovsky
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Potvin29 said:
The 3rd goal he let in was obvious goalie interference...
hockeyfan1
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"Both teams are a lot better teams than we've been the last couple years and the games mean a lot more," said Spezza. "When there's a lot at stake, the games become more intense. I think it's great for the game and great for our rivalry. They're fun games to play when you're competing like that."
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Corn Flake
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I think after that game Burke more than ever is going to be after some size up front. The Sens are officially a tough, physical team to play against which makes two in the division.
The most frustrating part for me was watching the Sens take way more physical liberties later in the game, recognizing that the refs had put their whistles away. The Leafs should have done the same and I think they would have been able to build more momentum at home, getting the crowd into it if nothing else.
Leafs absolutely need a physical centre.... maybe not a Getzlaf, but one they can throw in between Kessel and Lupul for a few shifts to push back on some of the liberties being taken against them.
The most frustrating part for me was watching the Sens take way more physical liberties later in the game, recognizing that the refs had put their whistles away. The Leafs should have done the same and I think they would have been able to build more momentum at home, getting the crowd into it if nothing else.
Leafs absolutely need a physical centre.... maybe not a Getzlaf, but one they can throw in between Kessel and Lupul for a few shifts to push back on some of the liberties being taken against them.
maplesyrup
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I agree, Corn. What we need is a Dion Phaneuf among the forward ranks. A top six player who doesn't need to be huge (though some size would be nice) but plays in a bad mood. - Gary Roberts 2.0
BermudaBudsFan
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Madferret said:
I actually think it's the opposite, unfortunately. Losses like that, to a division rival when the play favoured the loser are tough to take. I'd be surprised if they get back in the top 8 the rest of the way.
Corn Flake said:
You are bang on.
The roles have officially become reversed from years past. They are the hammer, we are the nail.
We rely too much on speed and "skill." They can play a physical game... in fact, I think they are one of the few teams who match up pretty well with Boston in that regard (Smith, Konopka, Neil, Greening, Carkner, Cowan, etc can absolutely hold their own).
I think it is paramount we get bigger, stronger and more physical.
In the offseason I propose we sign Paul Gaustad (3rd line) and Shawn Thronton (4th line)... in addition, like you said, we should look at acquiring a top 6 forward like Getzlaf, or Clowe, etc.
We need more truculence.
Mikhail Bloodnovsky
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One positive thing about last night's game was Lombardi. Holy crap, is he fast.