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Leafs @ Devils - Mar. 23rd, 7:00pm - LeafsTV, TSN 1050

Nice that the Bozak crew feels entitled to just stand around for the entire five on three rather than give the other line a chance when it isn't working.

Also nice that Randy gets Franson and Dion out there for the entire bloody time, when he could have actually played our skilled offensive defenseman

Unbelievable.
 
I guess my concept of a 5/3 is to get as many shots on goal as possible and swarm any rebounds.  As opposed to passing it around the perimeter looking for the gorgeous goal.
 
Strangelove said:
What does Franson have to do to get booted off the powerplay? Completely ridiculous.
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Franson's been one of the best d-men the last few games IMO.  And on the 5/3, he should have taken shot he did.

That said, I agree that it would have been better to have Gardiner or Rielly out there together, or at least one of them with Phaneuf.
 
Fletcher keeps calling my cell trying to trade me Kadri + Gardiner for Andrew Ladd.  He's ranting about country clubs or something.
 
Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:
I guess my concept of a 5/3 is to get as many shots on goal as possible and swarm any rebounds.  As opposed to passing it around the perimeter looking for the gorgeous goal.
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That was probably the most pathetic attempt at a five on three I've seen them make this year. All five guys were completely stationary. Your entire advantage on a five on there comes from being able to move freely and create mini two on ones, AND THEY WERE STANDING STILL.  This team from top to bottom should be ashamed.

I can't wait for Randy to continue running four lines next period. Gotta get McClement, Clarkson and Bolland that productive ice time.

 
Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:
Strangelove said:
What does Franson have to do to get booted off the powerplay? Completely ridiculous.
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Franson's been one of the best d-men the last few games IMO.  And on the 5/3, he should have taken shot he did.

That said, I agree that it would have been better to have Gardiner or Rielly out there together, or at least one of them with Phaneuf.
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I totally disagree.  He can't skate or handle the puck and has rotten hockey sense. Sometimes he's able to get the puck on net, but mainly his attempts at shots result in giveaways. I agree that the shot he took should have been taken, but the fact that it ended up right in the goalie's chest tells you he probably shouldn't be the guy out there taking it.
 
Guru Tugginmypuddah said:
Everybody drink!
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Was progressing at a modest pace, but after that 5 on 3, I've cracked open the Hungarian P?linka. I expect to be barely conscious by the time the Leafs mount their customary push in the second half of the 3rd.
 
Strangelove said:
Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:
Strangelove said:
What does Franson have to do to get booted off the powerplay? Completely ridiculous.
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Franson's been one of the best d-men the last few games IMO.  And on the 5/3, he should have taken shot he did.

That said, I agree that it would have been better to have Gardiner or Rielly out there together, or at least one of them with Phaneuf.
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I totally disagree.  He can't skate or handle the puck and has rotten hockey sense. Sometimes he's able to get the puck on net, but mainly his attempts at shots result in giveaways. I agree that the shot he took should have been taken, but the fact that it ended up right in the goalie's chest tells you he probably shouldn't be the guy out there taking it.
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What the hell happened to his great shot from the point? It's like it never existed. And he's on a 'prove-it' contract.  ???
 
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong
And he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
 
Bozak's had at least 3 gorgeous feeds that just didn't get converted, one to Phaneuf and 2 to JVR.
 
Did the LeafsTV score thing break?  Why was it advertising Windows for like 2 minutes straight?
 
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