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Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:Arn said:So yeah. Basically with some better goaltending and some less defensive zone brain farts that was probably a win.
So Hutchinson is 0-5-1?
That does not work.
Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:azzurri63 said:Sabres have been dreadful lately. 4 points were definitely attainable. Oh well can't win them all. Hopefully a more complete game tomorrow. Too many mistakes today and Hutch couldn't bail them out. Defense still a work in progress.
High octane offense is fun to watch but they have a long way to go to on team defense.
That said, a backup is on Dubas's Xmas list.
I am glad Arn saw the same vision as me.. We need a Wall as a back up. Berlin preferable.Arn said:Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:Arn said:So yeah. Basically with some better goaltending and some less defensive zone brain farts that was probably a win.
So Hutchinson is 0-5-1?
That does not work.
Maybe this is where we call up Woll, our AHL backup, to fulfil the Binnington prophecy from last year
Normally I'd agree but he is coming off a major injury. He may not fit the plan tho. 3rd line possibility.Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:One player who we haven't talked about much is Hyman. He has been ... not terribly visible since coming back. I wonder where he fits in Keefe's style.
1...I think you're right. Not totally on him but he has to come up with a save for the team and his job.Chris said:Some thoughts...
1) Was this Hutch's last game? He certainly didn't help his cause though the Leafs were careless in the dzone.
2) Is this a "wake up call" game (Leafs thinking they'd roll over this team especially with the 2-0 lead)? Or has the Keefe bounce worn off and this is what the Leafs are? Not sure.
3) Maybe it's time to move on from Gauthier. He didn't look terrible at the start of the year but lately...what does he bring? No physical play (Petan and Timashov are tougher in the corners than him), no offense, not quick enough for PK. Maybe when Kerfoot is back Engval goes to 4th line center and Gauthier comes out? I'd consider it.
Guilt Trip said:Here's something to think about. When Marner comes back and goes on JT's line, who comes off it? Mikheyev has 6 points in 5 games on that line. I would be tempted to leave him there.
Yeah, I didn't state things as clearly as I should have. I meant the standard "new coach bounce" that often sees teams play with renewed energy and attention to detail when a coach is replaced, for a few games at least. You're right that over time Keefe should get his system implemented and the team should get better at what he is asking them to do. Unless they just don't want to play better defense or are incapable of it (but I don't believe they are incapable, they just have to want to do it). We'll see.Guilt Trip said:2..Kerfe effect hasn't even taken place yet. This isn't an overnight thing. It's hard to break the bad habits/play the Leafs have been doing for the first 1/4.
Guilt Trip said:3..Agree. Goat is not good on this team. Doesn't have the wheels or hands for the high pressure game. I think we may see Engvall stay but that's dependant on the cap. Kid looks solid.
Lot of ifs in this game. If Nylander buries 1 of his breakaways. If Kappy scores on his shorty chance the Sabres go away and its an easy win. Oh well let's see how they respond tonight.