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buddachickentml
@Maple Leafs de Toronto
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-game-4-notebook-nylanders-return-shakes-up-torontos-lineup/
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buddachickentml
33 Comments
I hope this is the recipe for succes and the Leafs go all « oilers » on the powerplay tonight!
It’s just crazy to keep Reaves in (even if he’s played well) when he’s going to be bench in 3rd period anyway.
Look, I do understand Robertson’s been scratched far more then anyone else, and he doesn’t deserve it based on his play. But even if the 4th line has looked great, I’m not sure Robertson fits the playstyle there. I feel likr Jarnkrok would be better there and keep Robertson on 3rd (though that may get caved in defensively).
5-0 blowout in favor of the leafs to make things even more fun.
Don’t touch the fourth line Keefe! What’s he thinking.
Bring Brodie in for the PK but sit one of their PK forwards?
4th line has been great. Stupid move. Can’t wait to have a real coach next season.
« Don’t take Robertson out »
*Monkeys paw curls*
I dont like it. Our 4th line (Reevo – Kampf – Dewar) outplayed their 4th line so far.
Sitting as in he’s out for the game?
I’m feeling very confident in a leafs win tonight. I hate to get ahead of myself, but we’re too good to go down like this.
Doer sits? Nicky better score tonight
If this is what we’re doing I’d much rather see
Bertuzzi – Matthews – Domi
Knies – Tavares – Robertson
Jarnkrok – Holmberg – Nylander
Reaves – Kampf – Marner
This seems like a bad decision? The 4th line has been better than expected and winning it’s time.
Leafs got to get an early lead so that we can give Reavo some ice time.
I’d guess Keefe thinks Robertson can turn more of the 4th line chances in to goals.
It is odd that he’s played Robertson 7 minutes a night, though, and still keeps him in.
I’m going to try and focus on the positive. Maybe Kampf’s defensive skill can cover for Robertson’s mediocre play in that regard. And Maybe Reavo can create some space out there.
Maybe Robertson is exactly the burst-offense that line needs to become a true threat.
Maybe.
I don’t think Robertson’s strengths mesh with that 4th line.
For sure wouldnt go with that 4th line in away games
Curious decision to sit Dewar who IMO has been instrumental in making L4 as effective as they have been. Also curious that Keefe decided to change Kampf-Dewar as the primary penalty killers (when it was doing really well) and put Marner back there (where it has since struggled) – I think Dewar got stuck on 3rd PK rotation.
Dog shit decision and idk why everyone is saying should of been robertson, holmberg has literally done nothing
Leaving Sammy in the then also messing up the only line that has been constantly showing up for this series so far is laughably pathetic.
I hate to break it to you all but they ain’t winning tonight.
Just don’t draw any penalties tonight.
Oooh idunno about that decision, unless they plan to mix up the feeble powerplay with Robertson
Dewar sitting considering how good he’s been this series is an interesting choice….
I guess it makes sense. If Nylander has a set back, Robertson can move up. Maybe they can use him on PP2 also. But Dewar was pivotal on the PK
Ah yes, Nick Robertson, noted physical force, playing on the 4th line
Can’t see this going horribly wrong
Obviously Nylander has to enter the lineup but deciding who to take out is honestly tough. The two options that seem to be talked about are Dewar and Robertson.
The PK absolutely stinks, and the team is also struggling to score particularly on the powerplay.
Dewar helps the PK (in theory, I find it interesting that we have a bunch of supposedly good PKers but the PK still stinks but that’s a different discussion), and Robertson would help their chances to score and can contribute on the 2nd PP unit. So both of these guys address weaknesses in some way.
They are clearly prioritizing scoring over goal prevention.
Why sit Dewar?! FFS.
Sad for DeWar he deserved to play
what a mistake. dewar plays good hard minutes. the kind of player the leafs need. they don’t need a soft winger who can’t score or hit or play defence.
Only 2 conclusiones to be made
1. Keefe is an idiot by taking apart one of the two great lines. Robertson is great, but lacks what makes a 4th liner great.
2. He still believes that we must outscore all our problems
Scenes when Nylander scores 2 tonight