Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins - Round 1

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox/status/1121454022236483585

That seems like a lie.

I don't even really understand what he means by that, especially since our penalty killers next season will almost certainly either be the exact same guys or be replaced by people on the roster right now.

Unless he means he should have fired D.J. Smith in the offseason, in which case yeah.

 

[herman]

Unless he means he should have fired D.J. Smith in the offseason, in which case yeah.

Lol

I think he's just playing the scapegoat and trying to catch as many arrows for the team that he can.

https://twitter.com/kristen_shilton/status/1121452344531664896

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

Kyle Dubas is responsible for my allergies.

It?s also his fault that my hair line is making a run for the back of my head.

 

[disco]

I'd say Leafs were a timely PP goal or two away from preparing for Columbus right now. It was that close and subtle of a series.

Props to Gards, Hymie and anyone else risking their personal future to make the drive. These guys put everything on the table and I'm proud of them.

Matthews and Marner, the drafted superstar core of this team, just finished their entry-level contracts.

We'll be back and better than ever.

 

[Guilt Trip]

We'll be back and better than ever.

I think we will too!

 

[Highlander]

We'll be back and better than ever.

I think we will too!

I approve of both of this messages!

 

[hockeyfan1]

We'll be back and better than ever.

I think we will too!

I approve of both of this messages!

Optimism still reigns in spite of everything.  As disappointed as I am, I?m still optimistic seeing the bright future the Leafs club has carved out for itself.  Even with the expectations that we all have, everything can only be on the up and up.

Stay positive, Toronto, this team will get there! 

 

[hockeyfan1]

What the Bruins had to say about the Leafs.  You?re going to love them:

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Bergeron: 

...When you?re playing a series against someone and you know they?re great players like they are...I thought it was a very even series. We came out on top. But still, props to the whole team, basically. And also to us for the way we competed and came back in that series.?

 

[dappleganger]

https://twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox/status/1121454022236483585

That seems like a lie.

It?s easy to take the blame for something that?s clearly not your fault.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox/status/1121454022236483585

That seems like a lie.

It?s easy to take the blame for something that?s clearly not your fault.

He didn?t adequately replace Komarov and Polak?s PK capabilities.

 

[Guilt Trip]

https://twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox/status/1121454022236483585

That seems like a lie.

It?s easy to take the blame for something that?s clearly not your fault.

He didn?t adequately replace Komarov and Polak?s PK capabilities.

Hahaha...But Polak sucks, remember? So by Dubas saying that he means Hyman, kappy, Zaitsev and Hainsey weren't good enough right? Dubas can say what he wants but a coach can teach almost anyone willing to be a good PKer. It's about being in the right position, stick position, how you pressure the puck, etc. Pk and PP are on Babs.

 

[cabber24]

It WILL BE Kyle?s fault if he doesn?t fire Babcock.

 

[OldTimeHockey]

Dubas can say what he wants but a coach can teach almost anyone willing to be a good PKer. It's about being in the right position, stick position, how you pressure the puck, etc. Pk and PP are on Babs.

I'm sorry but that is false. It takes a certain skillset to be a good penalty killer. Those skills are implemented far earlier in a players development then when they are in the NHL

It's pretty sad that the coach gets blamed when they lose and the players get congratulated when they win. Which one is it?

Babcock certainly made some questionable decisions. So did the players. So did management.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Hahaha...But Polak sucks, remember?

It is kind of fun to consider that despite Polak, Komorov, Martin, and somewhat Bozak being the whipping boys for the team last year, they're playing active roles on teams that are in the 2nd round. And hey, throw Lou in there, too, the dinosaur that was holding the Leafs back.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

It's pretty sad that the coach gets blamed when they lose and the players get congratulated when they win. Which one is it?

Babcock certainly made some questionable decisions. So did the players. So did management.

Can't agree more.

 

[ZBBM]

Hahaha...But Polak sucks, remember?

It is kind of fun to consider that despite Polak, Komorov, Martin, and somewhat Bozak being the whipping boys for the team last year, they're playing active roles on teams that are in the 2nd round. And hey, throw Lou in there, too, the dinosaur that was holding the Leafs back.

I hate you and I hate the truths you are bringing me.

 

[Guilt Trip]

Dubas can say what he wants but a coach can teach almost anyone willing to be a good PKer. It's about being in the right position, stick position, how you pressure the puck, etc. Pk and PP are on Babs.

I'm sorry but that is false. It takes a certain skillset to be a good penalty killer. Those skills are implemented far earlier in a players development then when they are in the NHL

It's pretty sad that the coach gets blamed when they lose and the players get congratulated when they win. Which one is it?

Babcock certainly made some questionable decisions. So did the players. So did management.

Babs got lots of praise for game 1 and 5. He got a lot of grief for his terrible decision making. As for the PK, I'm sorry it isn't false, the only skillset needed is to be a hard worker. The PP does require more skill but the plan is on the coach. And for the record, I've never said the players are exempt from wrong doing.
And let the hate fly...Polak would have been fine as a 3rd pairing RD for this team. He's not the best puck mover, but he's nasty and makes guys pay.

 

[Bullfrog]

Babs got lots of praise for game 1 and 5. He got a lot of grief for his terrible decision making. As for the PK, I'm sorry it isn't false, the only skillset needed is to be a hard worker. The PP does require more skill but the plan is on the coach. And for the record, I've never said the players are exempt from wrong doing.
And let the hate fly...Polak would have been fine as a 3rd pairing RD for this team. He's not the best puck mover, but he's nasty and makes guys pay.

Say what, now? The PK absolutely requires specific skills and awareness.

 

[Guilt Trip]

Babs got lots of praise for game 1 and 5. He got a lot of grief for his terrible decision making. As for the PK, I'm sorry it isn't false, the only skillset needed is to be a hard worker. The PP does require more skill but the plan is on the coach. And for the record, I've never said the players are exempt from wrong doing.
And let the hate fly...Polak would have been fine as a 3rd pairing RD for this team. He's not the best puck mover, but he's nasty and makes guys pay.

Say what, now? The PK absolutely requires specific skills and awareness.

I'm curious so please share what specific skills that Hyman, Brown have that say Johnsson, JT, or almost anyone on the roster doesn't.

 

[Bullfrog]

http://hockeynow.ca/performance/coach-enio-individual-physical-and-mental-skills-for-killing-penalties