OMG :eek:
What a disaster for Leafs and Toskala last night. 7-1 loss to Hurricanes. I don't think the fans of Leafs are as forgiving than in San Jose.
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OMG :eek:
What a disaster for Leafs and Toskala last night. 7-1 loss to Hurricanes. I don't think the fans of Leafs are as forgiving than in San Jose.
Looks like Razer will have to start after that,...not a good start to the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
Toskala has been nothing short of great... the team infront of him and Raycroft can't play any Defense! The numbers tell a different story then the game actually does.. another example is Toskala stopped 50 shots against the Pitts... yes 50... and let 5 in.. if you put Brodeur or Luongo in the net ... there would be no difference... the overpaid leafs defense are not earning what they have got thus far that for sure! if things continue heads will roll (mostly JFJ's and maybe Maurice?).. their defensive game is just attrotious... not justt he D but the forwards as well... having said that there are some positives like Raycroft and Toskala seem to have elevated their game because of the competition they are in against eachother... not to mention Nik Antropov has looked like one of the best players in the NHL so far.. and Mats Sundin has been a very strong presence with his 10 points in 7 games...not to mention him breaking Sittler's record for goals and points for a Maple Leaf.. Matty Stajan, Steen and Gamache have all been very pleasant to watch as well...Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyRAC
If the leafs can start playing D they will win games and be a legit contender...
I made my comment before seeing the goals conceded. Having listened to the Podcasts of 'leafs lunch' a number of callers wondered what the defense players were being coached. Most of the points were that they were far too slow, and kept turning the puck over in bad areas.Quote:
Originally Posted by raikk
As did I. Very good post raikk. I always try to look the score board to get a look of the statistics but it's different than seeing the actual game. BNut I couldn't agree more. Leafs need some major work done in d-fence. And this is coming from the Habs fan for christ's sake :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by raikk
It's really to bad because the leafs have the most goals for then anyone else in the league.. there are a lot of players stepping up and putting the pucks in the net... once the D is fixed which I think it will within the next few games I think the leafs will be strong.. but until then they arn't going anywhere without some good D infront of Raycroft and Toskala... If the D wasn't the problem the leafs would be top 4 in the east thus far.. because both our goalies are rock hard solid and our Offense is busting out... but Defense wins cups and championships..Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
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Originally Posted by raikk
I just hope all the other Leaf-fans share the same trust to goalies :up:
the smart ones do ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by A.F.F.
I'm getting sick of these D lapses.. and Paul Maurices brain farts :mark:
Habs had a good night for a change. 6-1 over Boston :up:
UK Elite League round up:
Coventry Blaze 4-0 Nottingham Panthers
Manchester Phoenix 5-2 Hull Stingrays
Sheffield Steelers 3-2 Basingstoke Bison
Newcastle Vipers 2-3 Cardiff Devils (We were robbed)
1. Coventry Blaze 21
2. Sheffield Steelers 19
3. Newcastle Vipers 16 (Keep up the good start lads!!!, we might win the '2nd league' behind Coventry)
4. Manchester Phoenix 13
5. Nottingham Panthers 12
6. Hull Stingrays 11
7. Belfast Giants 10
8. Cardiff Devils 10
9. Basingstoke Bison 7
10. Edinburgh Capitals 6