Hockey Trash Talk & BS thread

At no point am I suggesting anyone blow anything up. I simply am commenting on how I see this team performing at the moment. It is not easy to win the Cup. I'm just saying that they have talent but how they play, their mentality and approach needs to change before they can take that next step. Relax, bud. I like the Leafs. I have seen plenty of stacked Pens teams fail and plenty of stacked Pens team play like total shit for a full year. I think Tor has a solid roster but something just isn't working. They looked slow last night and they let Pens sling the puck around the zone with ease, while they either chased or stood and watched. The crazy thing is, Toronto got shots on net but it didn't really feel like it was anything that was dangerous. We will see how they respond tomm.

 

I wasn't directing my comments just at you. The fans on social media are insane and acting like Dubas gone and a whole new team is the way to go. That won't work, though really it's the way most fans up here act and it's the reason why Canadian teams don't win cups. Shifting gears completely every couple of years just isn't done in other markets but up here it's the gospel when teams struggle.

 

Agree 100% Like I was saying. The Leafs have A LOT going for them. I do actually like the recent additions. Now they just need to tweak how they play and it should come.

 

While the Pens had way better chances Andersen needs to stop the puck more than 60-70% of the time lol.

 

Campbell and Murray tomm, you thinking?

 

Campbell should be in but I wouldn't be surprised if Keefe decides to put Andersen out to see if he has a bounce back game. I would prefer Campbell because Andersen has been terrible for the last month or so, both pre and post injury.

 

Good thing Toronto fired Babcock , things sure turned around on a dime there

 

You fucking pussy

 

Kings trade Martinez to Vegas

full on fire sale commence

https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/golden-knights-acquire-martinez-kings-two-second-round-picks/

 

Yup

 

Freddy doesn’t stand on his for a couple months and exposes what everybody already knew about the Leafs. Blame whoever you want, but it’s not like this is some new revelation. It’s just been masked by a goalie who has been able to win games they shouldn’t have.

 

A Wild fan would be the expert on that. Your team has been blessed with goalies, to bad it never got them anywhere after the lockout.

Would it make you feel better if I told you I've stopped watching games and started reffing more to get my hockey fix lol. Honestly I enjoy the odd live game now and checking the stats after the games. I'll watch on Saturday nights with my girls but my enthusiasm for the NHL has cooled considerably.

 

nice!

 

I still can't wait for the Canucks, and possibly the entire island and Vancouver, to slide into Pacific ocean one day. So there is still some passion for this thread in me lol.

 

I expected this though from a young team. But they are suppose to get better and they have got worse

 

Tavares has been the guy that's dropped off the most though I think he'll come back. Matthews is still great, Marner has been below grade, and honestly I've really like Nylander overall though he needs to toughen up.

 

Reilly... I'm not sure on honestly. He hasn't looked as good this year when I've watched him and now of course he's hurt.

 

I find JT is fine. He is what he is. Hes a top line centre. He's had average linemates sometimes. Matthews is amazing. He's the only reason this is not a bottom feeder. Hyman has been great also. We all know Nylander has has a great year.
After those four the rest of the team doesn't give a fuck. It's sickening. I don't even want playoffs this year. I really don't. I'm so pissed off that I already booked heading to Florida tomorrow for those games next week and then California the following week. Going there pissed off

 

Enjoy the trip. I have kids and could never pass that by the wife lol.