It’s time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to be concerned over their direction their season is going, especially after their performances in the last several games. That and more on today’s NHL hockey video!
I love this team. Unfortunately… Since we lost to the habs in the covid playoffs, I have given up hope this team will ever win a Cup. All I am cheering for is AM34 smashing Sundin's all time franchise goals. Next season? Maybe not but he will smash under contract. GLG
11 straight and I’m so happy. I was sooo depressed earlier this season. Last few games like against Chicago, Detroit, and Montreal we don’t play great yet win. Tonight we play better and get the win but still not at our peak.
Best thing is that coach knoblauch sees that too. In his conference he mentions that we are still getting better and have many things to work on. On the other side Marner is in denial saying they are “showing up everynight” yet blowing leads. Although I think the leafs had a great second.
For oilers just don’t let up and we can easily pass kings and knights, Vancouver may be a bit too far ahead but who knows.
Middle of season. Toronto will be fine lol. They will find their game again and lose in playoffs. Keefe has proven one thing. He can get that team to the playoffs.
Can we call Philly and see about a coaching trade? I am dead serious torts is the energy and accountability that the team lacks. Yeah the players might want out in 3-5 years but torts gets the maximum out of the team. I will say that if the leafs played up to their full abilities the can be in the conversation for the cup however with the whole lazy, unmotivated, and borderline careless play this season they would be lucky to still be in the playoffs this season.
It's quite possible that this season neither Ontario NHL team will qualify for a playoff spot. The Sens likely won't (>15 points out the last time I'd checked), and the Leafs may end up far enough out of one, after 5 more games before the February All-Star Break, to effectively end their season, on the playoff-quailfying meter, too.
Happy to see the Wings doing well, you can tell they really want to make playoffs and are fighting hard for it. As for the leafs, well I will always have to be a fan due to loyalty, but the team, isn't really a team, the only synergy I see is that Matthews, marner duo, rest of the team just feel like their out there playing to survive for themselves, because if they play one bad game its out for them, that's the thing about playing for Toronto, you cant mess up or all blame is on you, its a toxic attitude that has prevented them from developing as a real disciplined team. Personally I think trading Nylander is smart, better defense is needed, obviously better goaltending, but do you trade? or do you teach? in other words will trading even do anything if there is a core problem with the lack of teamwork and communication? I will die on the hill that samsanov is not to blame, and what about Tavares? whats he been doing this season? Matthews is out there carrying this team on his shoulders and what's the captain doing? Hell even Crosby is making a return this year and showing up for his team, leading by example. imo I never thought Tavares was a good pick for captain, Matthews has earned that title, and has more talent and skill to pass on than Tavares does.
As a leafs fan, There’s just no push back from the leafs. Nurse hits knies after the whistle, no response, Kane runs matthews after he passes the puck, no response, knies gets cross checked no response. It happens way too often
Offensively, we just throw the puck into the middle of the ice and pray it makes it some where. Nylander tries a blue line to the far corner to only have the puck picked off. We’re launching pucks from the boards below the faceoff circle and missing the net, causing plays to go the other way.
Defensively, Down low we can’t win a battle, we run around and leave everyone open in front.
Goaltending – has been decent with jones and woll, samsonov has been awful
Coaching, we have a coach that can’t do anything. The team has no buy in with him any more.
Eck, who are the Oilers? This world beating team, or that team that stumbled out of the gate in October. Because if they're the former, maybe this was a result we should have expected. For the Leafs recent Woes, I'd like to think their opponents had something to do with it.
Matthews one of the hottest players in the league??? What league are you talking about? Okay, he's 1sr in goals at the moment. But he's tied for 140th in assists. 140th!!
Keefe needs to go. Hes gone from getting outcoached every playoff series to getting outcoached every game. And every time he gets a free pass. I cant wait to hear what his excuse this time is. Guy hasnt done dick the whole time he's been here, so he needs to be held just as accountable as everyone else in the organization. Pathetic from top to bottom.
Hymann for hart maybe??!! If Oilers finish the year near the top if not top in their division, i think regardless of points honestly! That's a tough team to beat right now! Seems like everyone is playing they're roll on the Oilers, especially skinner stepping his game up since his rough start making those big stops when needed As for the leaf's, the bottom six need to start stepping up and play like we & themselves know they can!
Why will keefe not scratch Brodie ffs?.. this guy is a liability , has been since last year. 91 played better, but far too slow. Seems he has lost his ability to realize when to pass , or just get off the ice!! Was a great game for the most part, until the leafs found a way (like always) to shit the bed.
As a leafs fan I just don't understand why they keep chucking money at forwards when we have a dire defence and no goalie fit for a cup run. How are you supposed to make a playoff run if you can't defend your net?
I feel the leafs have invested too much into a skill based team which is good for ticket sales but not for cup contention & the oilers have some grit players that are now starting to contribute offensively during the streak. Hopefully they can maintain this winning mindset & carry it into the playoffs.
This team is a mess. It isn’t just one thing . Minor league coach ( never liked him ) Marner ( sucks ) in his own favourite words , and always passing blame . Mathew’s one of the best players in the world but doesn’t seem to care. No goalie , crappy defence .a captain that always Seems listless and asleep. About as boring as an airline flight to Cuba. Bright spots ? Reilly. As usual. Martin jones ( for actually trying ) nylandee ( payee ). Yes. For taking the leafs management for a ride. Smartest player on the team.
As an oiler fan im both confused and excited with this season. Not sure how we go from the worst start possible to the franchise win streak record but im here for it 😂🤷♂️
As a goalie, that first oilers goal isn’t Jones’ fault, he should only hug the post if he’s behind the line which he wasn’t. The Toronto defender also could’ve blocked it and when your a goalie a lot of people think that’s a savable goal but he was still reacting to the other shot which often happens. Hope that helps!
“The Maple Leafs should be very concerned”. Why ? We have come to enjoy being tortured every season. Ticket sales and attendance never slump, Ad revenue never slumps, Salaries never slump, TV and Streaming never slumps, merchandising never slumps, even the number of excuses by sports analysts never slump or the number of ways to make improvements by the sports analysts never slumps. How many Leafs fans have been born and died never seeing the Cup in Toronto ?
This was an incredible game to watch live. This felt like a playoff hockey game. The plays, the control, the pace and the crowd. This game was a joy to witness. I support both these teams so it was bittersweet, but definitely still sweet to see the Oilers record breaking 11 in a row.
1:40 watch Matthews on this play. Doesn’t push McDavid away from screening his goalie. Doesn’t get in the shooting lane to attempt the block (actually leans away from the shot).
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“Cheering for the Leafs”? Who does that?
Two great regular season teams putting on a show.
"The mustache man" typically means someone else lol
I love this team. Unfortunately… Since we lost to the habs in the covid playoffs, I have given up hope this team will ever win a Cup. All I am cheering for is AM34 smashing Sundin's all time franchise goals. Next season? Maybe not but he will smash under contract. GLG
I've never liked O'Keefe
I look at nhl standings a lot but how do I see playoff standings like at 2:26
11 straight and I’m so happy. I was sooo depressed earlier this season. Last few games like against Chicago, Detroit, and Montreal we don’t play great yet win. Tonight we play better and get the win but still not at our peak.
Best thing is that coach knoblauch sees that too. In his conference he mentions that we are still getting better and have many things to work on. On the other side Marner is in denial saying they are “showing up everynight” yet blowing leads. Although I think the leafs had a great second.
For oilers just don’t let up and we can easily pass kings and knights, Vancouver may be a bit too far ahead but who knows.
They are a 500 team and have been more or less all season. They just aren’t it.
Middle of season. Toronto will be fine lol. They will find their game again and lose in playoffs. Keefe has proven one thing. He can get that team to the playoffs.
I’m a Leafs fan, and something needs to change. Firing Keefe and replacing him with Berube would be a start.
No goal tending no defence, and cute little forwards aren't going to cut it. Not now, not yesterday, not tomorrow.
Can we call Philly and see about a coaching trade? I am dead serious torts is the energy and accountability that the team lacks. Yeah the players might want out in 3-5 years but torts gets the maximum out of the team. I will say that if the leafs played up to their full abilities the can be in the conversation for the cup however with the whole lazy, unmotivated, and borderline careless play this season they would be lucky to still be in the playoffs this season.
It's quite possible that this season neither Ontario NHL team will qualify for a playoff spot. The Sens likely won't (>15 points out the last time I'd checked), and the Leafs may end up far enough out of one, after 5 more games before the February All-Star Break, to effectively end their season, on the playoff-quailfying meter, too.
Ahaha Toronto sucks
Happy to see the Wings doing well, you can tell they really want to make playoffs and are fighting hard for it. As for the leafs, well I will always have to be a fan due to loyalty, but the team, isn't really a team, the only synergy I see is that Matthews, marner duo, rest of the team just feel like their out there playing to survive for themselves, because if they play one bad game its out for them, that's the thing about playing for Toronto, you cant mess up or all blame is on you, its a toxic attitude that has prevented them from developing as a real disciplined team. Personally I think trading Nylander is smart, better defense is needed, obviously better goaltending, but do you trade? or do you teach? in other words will trading even do anything if there is a core problem with the lack of teamwork and communication? I will die on the hill that samsanov is not to blame, and what about Tavares? whats he been doing this season? Matthews is out there carrying this team on his shoulders and what's the captain doing? Hell even Crosby is making a return this year and showing up for his team, leading by example. imo I never thought Tavares was a good pick for captain, Matthews has earned that title, and has more talent and skill to pass on than Tavares does.
We always are?
canucks 2022 2023..scored lots of goals, but blew leads all season…The leafs are in meltdown mode
As a leafs fan, There’s just no push back from the leafs. Nurse hits knies after the whistle, no response, Kane runs matthews after he passes the puck, no response, knies gets cross checked no response. It happens way too often
Offensively, we just throw the puck into the middle of the ice and pray it makes it some where. Nylander tries a blue line to the far corner to only have the puck picked off. We’re launching pucks from the boards below the faceoff circle and missing the net, causing plays to go the other way.
Defensively, Down low we can’t win a battle, we run around and leave everyone open in front.
Goaltending – has been decent with jones and woll, samsonov has been awful
Coaching, we have a coach that can’t do anything. The team has no buy in with him any more.
Being a leafs fan right now is tough.
Eck, who are the Oilers? This world beating team, or that team that stumbled out of the gate in October. Because if they're the former, maybe this was a result we should have expected. For the Leafs recent Woes, I'd like to think their opponents had something to do with it.
Matthews one of the hottest players in the league??? What league are you talking about? Okay, he's 1sr in goals at the moment. But he's tied for 140th in assists. 140th!!
Keefe needs to go. Hes gone from getting outcoached every playoff series to getting outcoached every game. And every time he gets a free pass. I cant wait to hear what his excuse this time is. Guy hasnt done dick the whole time he's been here, so he needs to be held just as accountable as everyone else in the organization. Pathetic from top to bottom.
Jets are number one in canada and america and the world
Hymann for hart maybe??!! If Oilers finish the year near the top if not top in their division, i think regardless of points honestly!
That's a tough team to beat right now! Seems like everyone is playing they're roll on the Oilers, especially skinner stepping his game up since his rough start making those big stops when needed
As for the leaf's, the bottom six need to start stepping up and play like we & themselves know they can!
Glassthews with 22 games out of the 42 played by the leafs with a ZERO statline…..😊
Why will keefe not scratch Brodie ffs?.. this guy is a liability , has been since last year. 91 played better, but far too slow. Seems he has lost his ability to realize when to pass , or just get off the ice!! Was a great game for the most part, until the leafs found a way (like always) to shit the bed.
Kind of matthews to lean out of the way on McLeod's gwg. Wouldn't want to block that and possibly lose a tooth then lose out on magazine covers
Glossy Matthews got his one cookie then took the night off. Probably planning his all star game sketch with Bieber
As a leafs fan I just don't understand why they keep chucking money at forwards when we have a dire defence and no goalie fit for a cup run.
How are you supposed to make a playoff run if you can't defend your net?
I feel the leafs have invested too much into a skill based team which is good for ticket sales but not for cup contention & the oilers have some grit players that are now starting to contribute offensively during the streak. Hopefully they can maintain this winning mindset & carry it into the playoffs.
No team has won a cup the last 25 years I’ve been watching hockey, without STELLAR goaltending
The leafs management are stupid as shit to ignore this.
This team is a mess. It isn’t just one thing . Minor league coach ( never liked him ) Marner ( sucks ) in his own favourite words , and always passing blame . Mathew’s one of the best players in the world but doesn’t seem to care. No goalie , crappy defence .a captain that always Seems listless and asleep. About as boring as an airline flight to Cuba. Bright spots ? Reilly. As usual. Martin jones ( for actually trying ) nylandee ( payee ). Yes. For taking the leafs management for a ride. Smartest player on the team.
Nylander got that huge contract then bro just put his feet up
I'm here for it
As an oiler fan im both confused and excited with this season. Not sure how we go from the worst start possible to the franchise win streak record but im here for it 😂🤷♂️
The ex loves Toronto so it makes me happy that the oilers kicked their asses.
As a goalie, that first oilers goal isn’t Jones’ fault, he should only hug the post if he’s behind the line which he wasn’t. The Toronto defender also could’ve blocked it and when your a goalie a lot of people think that’s a savable goal but he was still reacting to the other shot which often happens. Hope that helps!
The Leafs should follow the Oilers MO of firing the coach to make the team temporarily smarten up to offset poor goaltending.
matthews outshined by actual skill of the OIlers.
da leafs …… all our chips on 4 guys who are expected to outscore all opponents even though we have ZERO DEFENSIVE capabilities
“The Maple Leafs should be very concerned”. Why ?
We have come to enjoy being tortured every season.
Ticket sales and attendance never slump, Ad revenue never slumps, Salaries never slump, TV and Streaming never slumps, merchandising never slumps, even the number of excuses by sports analysts never slump or the number of ways to make improvements by the sports analysts never slumps.
How many Leafs fans have been born and died never seeing the Cup in Toronto ?
How do I feel about my team as an Oilers fan?
https://youtu.be/E2n54fGyjug?si=hC7f3xUCESul86my
This was an incredible game to watch live. This felt like a playoff hockey game. The plays, the control, the pace and the crowd. This game was a joy to witness. I support both these teams so it was bittersweet, but definitely still sweet to see the Oilers record breaking 11 in a row.
1:40 watch Matthews on this play. Doesn’t push McDavid away from screening his goalie. Doesn’t get in the shooting lane to attempt the block (actually leans away from the shot).
Best defensive forward in the league.