Leafs are not looking good. After a 4-1 loss to the Bruins Saturday, it seems like the world is caving in around them. Half the people are calling for the Leafs to Fire Carlyle. Another 2/3 wants the Leafs to trade Phaneuf and Kadri. The other 1/3 wants to see Kessel run out of town. I do not see the Leafs doing much on the trade front. Carlyle is probably the next to go. But does it matter?
The Leafs fire Randy Carlyle. Coach "B" comes in. Then what? What happens if this roster isn't good enough. You have to think another playoff miss would be the end of Nonis.
Buffalo's Record: 2-7-0, 8th in the ATL, 15th in the East
Leading Scorers: Stafford 0-4-4, Ennis 3-0-3, Girgensons 2-1-3
Leaf's Record: 3-4-1, 7th in the ATL, 14th in the East
Leading Scorers: Kessel 4-4-8, Bozak 3-5-8, van Riemsdyk 3-2-5
Mike (0-8): 4-2 Sabres - 3rd jersey toss of the season!
Jeff (0-8): 3-2 Sabres - Leafs continues to lose. This will be loss 2 in a series of 5 straight losses. Once the Leafs lose to the Coyotes next week, Carlyle will be FIRED.
Jessie (0-0) 3-1 Leafs - Rielly with the game winner
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Showing posts with label Carlyle. Show all posts
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
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Monday, October 13, 2014
Breathe A Sigh Of Relief
A lot of things happened last night when the Leafs strolled into Madison Square Gardens. James Reimer got the start. He crawled out from the dungeon of the Air Canada Center and put on a sparkling display of goal tending excellence, until he head his head taken off by Ranger forward Dominic Moore. You can breathe a sigh of relief though, because apparently, he is fine.
Something else that happened last night, Jake Gardiner was scratched. Really? They just signed this kid on the off season to a 5 year $20.25 million contract. But you can breathe a sigh of relief, because according to Randy Carlyle, Jake "drew the shortest straw". What's the chances of drawing the shortest straw two games in a row? Although, one could make a case that Jake Gardiner was holding the Leafs back all this time. The person making that case would be a fool, and be wrong. There are people out there saying that though.
Phil's line showed up. In fact, the entire top line for the Leafs combined for 7 points. Which means I personally can breathe a sigh of relief, because if I heard one more comment about how fat and lazy Kessel is, I think I'd strangle a Habs fan.
Finally, Leafs Nation can breathe a sigh of relief, because the Leafs picked up their first win. Reimer was great, Kessel's line was great, One of the big things that really stood out to me was how Percy played. This kid is a rookie defense man and has points in all three games so far. This has never happened in the Leafs history. I'm hoping that he can maintain this level of play all season.
Today is podcast day! Mike and I are looking for questions for the podcast. Feel free to send us your question and we will see about getting them in the podcast. For now just put your question in the comment section below, or you can send me the question through Facebook or twitter.
Watch for our prediction post tomorrow when the Leafs host the Avs.
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Something else that happened last night, Jake Gardiner was scratched. Really? They just signed this kid on the off season to a 5 year $20.25 million contract. But you can breathe a sigh of relief, because according to Randy Carlyle, Jake "drew the shortest straw". What's the chances of drawing the shortest straw two games in a row? Although, one could make a case that Jake Gardiner was holding the Leafs back all this time. The person making that case would be a fool, and be wrong. There are people out there saying that though.
Phil's line showed up. In fact, the entire top line for the Leafs combined for 7 points. Which means I personally can breathe a sigh of relief, because if I heard one more comment about how fat and lazy Kessel is, I think I'd strangle a Habs fan.
Finally, Leafs Nation can breathe a sigh of relief, because the Leafs picked up their first win. Reimer was great, Kessel's line was great, One of the big things that really stood out to me was how Percy played. This kid is a rookie defense man and has points in all three games so far. This has never happened in the Leafs history. I'm hoping that he can maintain this level of play all season.
Today is podcast day! Mike and I are looking for questions for the podcast. Feel free to send us your question and we will see about getting them in the podcast. For now just put your question in the comment section below, or you can send me the question through Facebook or twitter.
Watch for our prediction post tomorrow when the Leafs host the Avs.
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Friday, October 10, 2014
HGS: October 10th 2014
The Leafs lost the first game of the year, big deal. It's only one game! Even ask Phil Kessel, he knows!
PS. It looks like Thor is back in the NHL. Striking resemblance? Na, they are twins separated at birth!
"Guys, it's Game 1. You guys need to relax a bit here.” — Phil Kessell #Leafs
— Kevin McGran (@kevin_mcgran) October 10, 2014
Phil is right. Stop over reacting to 1 game! There are 81 left.
There is a never ending supply of reasons why Randy Carlyle should not be a coach in the NHL. 1) He would rather have 2 face punchers sit on the bench for 57 minutes a night than to have 2 guys there with actual skill. I know you might say "But Jeff, the Leafs farm is bare, they don't have anyone with skills" and you would probably be right. Just having two players who are going to play 3 minutes a game is just a giant waste.
Then there was that time when he said Reimer was "Just ok." Even if this was the case, and it was, you don't throw your goalie under the bus, ever. There isn't a player on a team with a more fragile confidence than the starting goalie who is going through a bit of a rough patch. Or in this case, a sub-par season.
Today, Randy was at it again. This is what he had to say.
cement heads fighters? If you ask me, and by reading this blog post I assume you are asking me, get rid of this guy. He is a hindrance to the youth on this team and is way behind the times.
Here are some note about tomorrow's game:
You'll notice in the first tweet there that Henny mentions "Panik" Richard Panik, who failed to make the roster of The Tampa Bay Lighting, was picked up off waivers by the Leafs. Here is the 411 on Panik, who by the way will wear #18 in Saturday night's game.
Head over to BarDown @ TSN. Check out this weirdo.
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There is a never ending supply of reasons why Randy Carlyle should not be a coach in the NHL. 1) He would rather have 2 face punchers sit on the bench for 57 minutes a night than to have 2 guys there with actual skill. I know you might say "But Jeff, the Leafs farm is bare, they don't have anyone with skills" and you would probably be right. Just having two players who are going to play 3 minutes a game is just a giant waste.
Then there was that time when he said Reimer was "Just ok." Even if this was the case, and it was, you don't throw your goalie under the bus, ever. There isn't a player on a team with a more fragile confidence than the starting goalie who is going through a bit of a rough patch. Or in this case, a sub-par season.
Today, Randy was at it again. This is what he had to say.
Carlyle on Phaneuf's transition from right to left side this season: "I don't think it's really that difficult, personally"
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 10, 2014
Is he nuts? Is this his way of getting back at Leafs management for getting rid of his Here are some note about tomorrow's game:
Franson looks doubtful for Saturday's game. Sunday probably a better fit. Only possible lineup change would be Panik for Frattin. #TMLtalk
— Paul Hendrick (@HennyTweets) October 10, 2014
Jonathan Bernier was the first goalie off the ice at practice today. Would think he starts tomorrow with James Reimer to follow on Sunday.
— Jonas Siegel (@jonasTSN1050) October 10, 2014
You'll notice in the first tweet there that Henny mentions "Panik" Richard Panik, who failed to make the roster of The Tampa Bay Lighting, was picked up off waivers by the Leafs. Here is the 411 on Panik, who by the way will wear #18 in Saturday night's game.
Head over to BarDown @ TSN. Check out this weirdo.
Yes, this is a Tom Brady Helmet Tattoo. See the rest of this crazy guy's head HERE: http://t.co/dmLMXzr4EK pic.twitter.com/jfTQz2taTQ
— BarDown (@BarDown) October 10, 2014
PS. It looks like Thor is back in the NHL. Striking resemblance? Na, they are twins separated at birth!
OFFICIAL: #NYR have recalled defenseman @Kostka85 from the @WolfPackAHL. Kostka had 1a & was +2 in 4 preseason games. pic.twitter.com/klbAJjVMMi
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 10, 2014
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