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Leafs 2023 2024 Season Discussion Part 4 - Mid Season Slump

Jan. 18 at 10:17 p.m.
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When we watch TOR win games this year its been done in every way but its never consistent how they want to win

We saw the 6-5 wins

The shutout grind wins

The 2-1 slugfest

Thats why i say flashes


But that's my point, Leafs don't have an identity... Sure, being able to do everything is great... But unlike most of the cup contenders, Leafs can't go to a way of playing while in a slump
Jan. 18 at 10:18 p.m.
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Quoting: Leafsfan98
But that's my point, Leafs don't have an identity... Sure, being able to do everything is great... But unlike most of the cup contenders, Leafs can't go to a way of playing while in a slump


I mean the one thing about good teams is they win every which way possible.

The main thing though is dont make this a habit of winning 6-5 lul

But yea it seems this year its a conflict of how Brad wants this team to be vs. the system in place Keefe is trying or attempting to do

Thats why maybe a new coach aint a bad idea
Jan. 18 at 10:22 p.m.
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Not at all interested in draft picks. We are still trying to win, just going for a 2 year deal rather than an all in move


I want them because it’s universal and easy to flip. I want to recoup assets so we can regroup in the summer, put ourselves in a better position to buy next year and then have more assets to spend
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Jan. 18 at 10:22 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
I mean the one thing about good teams is they win every which way possible.

The main thing though is dont make this a habit of winning 6-5 lul


I get that, but for example, when you play Florida in a must win game, you know you're going to be hit into oblivion...
Jan. 18 at 10:23 p.m.
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THESE are the leafs I want. What a shift after the intermission
Jan. 18 at 10:25 p.m.
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I get that, but for example, when you play Florida in a must win game, you know you're going to be hit into oblivion...


True but depending on what version of this team we see play they have shown they can take these teams on

LAK were the best defensive team and we beat em 3-0

Matthews got toppled in that game and the guys went to his defense

Thats the kind of game Keefe should be smacking into their brains

Cause at least the one thing Brad's done

Made this team learn to hit lul

If they can just play proper defense and get 3 of their lines going which we have seen in flashes even FLA gonna have a matchup
Jan. 18 at 10:31 p.m.
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Matthews hat trick, this man is from another world I swear
Jan. 18 at 10:34 p.m.
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This is me just pondering but maybe to get JT going again u move him to wing
Jan. 18 at 10:44 p.m.
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Lilgren taking lessons from Gio on own goal deflections lul
Jan. 18 at 10:46 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
True but depending on what version of this team we see play they have shown they can take these teams on

LAK were the best defensive team and we beat em 3-0

Matthews got toppled in that game and the guys went to his defense

Thats the kind of game Keefe should be smacking into their brains

Cause at least the one thing Brad's done

Made this team learn to hit lul

If they can just play proper defense and get 3 of their lines going which we have seen in flashes even FLA gonna have a matchup


I get it.. But would be nice to have a "Toronto" type game style, you know
Jan. 18 at 10:46 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
Lilgren taking lessons from Gio on own goal deflections lul


He's been having a good game though
Jan. 18 at 10:48 p.m.
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Edited Jan. 18 at 10:59 p.m.
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He's been having a good game though


He misplayed that bad though

If he didnt attempt to touch it would have been no goal due to a kick. Heck if your going for it should have got it out the first time and dont just stop it on the line and pause.

Now its 4-3 and with how our third periods go yea going with only a 1 goal lead aint great

https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1748190060778852567
Jan. 18 at 10:52 p.m.
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Man though JT's line once again not great tonight either

Least Matthews be going lul
Jan. 18 at 11:01 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
He misplayed that bad though

If he didnt attempt to touch it would have been no goal due to a kick. Heck if your going for it should have got it out the first time and dont just stop it on the line and pause.

Now its 4-3 and with how our third periods go yea going with only a 1 goal lead aint great

https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1748190060778852567


Not debating the play itself, saying it sucks bc he really was playing well
Jan. 18 at 11:05 p.m.
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Not debating the play itself, saying it sucks bc he really was playing well


In general its funny how im like put him up in the lineup and then he does **** like that lul

Cause yea rn im noticing 2 issues on this blue line

Gio and Brodie

This is a prime time for Liligren to start pushing up but plays like that are what shoot it down lul

But yea Brodie should be lower and Gio should sit a few IMO
Jan. 18 at 11:17 p.m.
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The JT line is a ****ing liability

They literally have just been stuck in their own zone 90% of this game and are a -2
Jan. 18 at 11:18 p.m.
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It's just f***ing comical at this point
Jan. 18 at 11:20 p.m.
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At this point u might have to explore something for JT, Bertuzzi, and Willy

Those 3 have not been great

And yes Willy got 2 cookies. Being on a PP with an on fire Matthews helps
Jan. 18 at 11:22 p.m.
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Did Reilly have a hand passed goal called back a few years when it hit the opponents stick, but they didn't have control? This seemed similar.
Jan. 18 at 11:22 p.m.
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Will Keefe's streak end tune in next time on DBZ lul

Edit: Give those video guys a promotion
Jan. 18 at 11:22 p.m.
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Wow what a catch by the video guys
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Jan. 18 at 11:24 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
In general its funny how im like put him up in the lineup and then he does **** like that lul

Cause yea rn im noticing 2 issues on this blue line

Gio and Brodie

This is a prime time for Liligren to start pushing up but plays like that are what shoot it down lul


I know...
Jan. 18 at 11:25 p.m.
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Wow what a catch by the video guys


Give em a raise 11.5m should do

As hey they be 4/4 so far
Jan. 18 at 11:25 p.m.
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Sit JT line rest of the game pls. Or just jumble them into different lines
Jan. 18 at 11:29 p.m.
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Oofff liligren u cant do that lul
 
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