Leafs @ Capitals - Nov. 7th, 7:00pm - CBC, TSN 1050
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bustaheims
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Al14 said:
Has nothing to do with Babcock. Not gonna win a lot of games when you're always the 2nd most talented team on the ice. Leafs just don't have the offensive talent to win a lot of games. 2 goals or less in 9 of 14 games now.
WhatIfGodWasALeaf
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The initial reports are that Winnick's injury might not be as bad as it looked and he could potentially play Tuesday.
Highlander
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Very good effort and should have one, Komrade didnt clear with about 18 on the clock. Still a good effort against one of the best teams around.
Highlander
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Gotta admit they are getting better and so is Reimer. The nice thing is this feels as it is part of the plan. At least they are watchable unlike last year. Effort is there and more structure for sure.
bustaheims
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jdh1 said:
Their possession numbers are dropping, but, sure, let's go with they're getting better.
mr grieves
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bustaheims said:
Luckier, at last.
When their possession numbers were up, their goaltending, shooting percentage (even given the talent level), and special teams were all down. In the last handful of games, they're getting .925 goaltending, shooting 8.3% (season average in under 7), and the special teams are looking better.
So, are they getting 'better'? Maybe as they're getting worse and their luck is turning? As far as the standings go, does it make much difference?
L K
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Because the Leafs have only played 14 games I'll divide it into 7 game stretches.
First 7 games - 1-4-2; 16 GF; 22 GA
Next 7 games - 1-4-2; 13 GF; 20 GA
Their possession numbers are dropping and the results are pretty much the same. A team that can't score, isn't terrible defensively but can't shut teams down and a team that loses a lot. They won't finish with 12 wins on the year but this is going to be a 50-60 point team at best. A year too late for McDavid but primed for a top pick this year.
First 7 games - 1-4-2; 16 GF; 22 GA
Next 7 games - 1-4-2; 13 GF; 20 GA
Their possession numbers are dropping and the results are pretty much the same. A team that can't score, isn't terrible defensively but can't shut teams down and a team that loses a lot. They won't finish with 12 wins on the year but this is going to be a 50-60 point team at best. A year too late for McDavid but primed for a top pick this year.
GhostofPotvin29
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L K said:
Well the last place team didn't end up with McDavid and Leafs apparently had the best odds during the lottery picking anyway.
LuncheonMeat
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L K said:
Nice to see him leading the team in points, although it doesn't exactly bode well for the forwards.
On a side note, I noticed Rielly has yet to take a penalty. Considering the ice time he's getting, and the quality of players he's out against, that's pretty impressive.
hockeyfan1
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I thought the Leafs played with an improved team effort in games against the Wings and the Capitals. That James Reimer sure stands out as does Reilly.
This team still can't score much but at least the improvement in effort continues, which means they'll probably start improving in other areas as well. Having Babcock as coach, he definitely won't accept it to be worse than it already is. They'll be working hard in trying to earn wins.
This team still can't score much but at least the improvement in effort continues, which means they'll probably start improving in other areas as well. Having Babcock as coach, he definitely won't accept it to be worse than it already is. They'll be working hard in trying to earn wins.
mr grieves
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L K said:
Can also split it by month or 10 game chunks... Both principles of chunking overlap for drawing a line at the end of October. That gets you this:
October -- 1-7-2 (.200)
SH% = 6.5%
SV% = .891
PP = 7%
PP Sh% = 4.4%
PK = 74%
PK Sv% = .821
November -- 1-1-2 (.500)
SH% = 8.6%
SV% = .939
PP = 27%
PP Sh% = 21.1%
PK = 92%
PK Sv% = .941
I don't think they're as bad as October (40 point team) or as good as the first four of November (80 point team), but "60 points at best" still seems a bit too low to me. Enough things are looking better -- special teams, goaltending, shooting percentage -- that I wouldn't count on a 47 point pace. Even if their possession stats slip.