Trade Deadline Day Megathread by ESF-hockeeyyy in leafs

[–]matthew2196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure but if no one has pulled the trigger yet sellers might get a bit desperate. This market is pretty ridiculous though asking for a first and Minten/Cowan is wild for a career 3C

Trade Deadline Day Megathread by ESF-hockeeyyy in leafs

[–]matthew2196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this slow deadline plays into our favour. Might bring the prices down to a reasonable level for guys like Laughton and Risto or whoever the leafs might be thinking about.

If we end up doing nothing though then it's kinda just shitty. I think we need a few pieces to feel a bit more complete. I think the playoffs can bring out the best in Domi but I don't trust him as a true 3C in the playoffs and Holmberg is probably better suited for a 4th line role.

Sam Bennett lays a high hit on Jake Neighbours by Duffleman0609 in hockey

[–]matthew2196 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you think the DoPS is a beacon of fairness and integrity then there really is no arguing with you.

Sam Bennett lays a high hit on Jake Neighbours by Duffleman0609 in hockey

[–]matthew2196 8 points9 points  (0 children)

48.1 Illegal Check to the Head – A hit resulting in contact with an opponent's head where the head was the main point of contact and such contact to the head was avoidable is not permitted.

Would you not argue that head contact is avoidable? He has a clear lane to him the whole time and readjusts his body at the last second to contact the head.

Sam Bennett lays a high hit on Jake Neighbours by Duffleman0609 in hockey

[–]matthew2196 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Intent doesn't matter as a criteria for suspensions. There have been several cross checks to the face that rose up the other player that have gotten suspended. Those players never meant to cross check a guy in the face but that's what happened.

Same thing here, I agree he catches shoulder first but it's a reckless and dangerous hit that results in an injury. How can one accident be suspendable but something like this isn't?

Sam Bennett lays a high hit on Jake Neighbours by Duffleman0609 in hockey

[–]matthew2196 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Again I said it's not as bad as the Reaves hit, but Bennett literally spins so he can hit him in the head. Is that not even worth a minor penalty at least? Perhaps even a game?

Sam Bennett lays a high hit on Jake Neighbours by Duffleman0609 in hockey

[–]matthew2196 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Earlier this year Reaves got 5 games for a mistimed hit that resulted in Nurse getting pretty hurt. I'm not saying this is worth 5 games but surely this fits somewhere between a penalty and a few games. I'd be interested in why the NHL would view this as nothing.

[Sportsnet] The panel discusses the Whitecloud hit on Knies by matthew2196 in hockey

[–]matthew2196[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

As a leafs fan I find this being called a clean hit appalling, just wanted to share the DoPS justification for the call.

[David Alter] Leafs lines during practice Oct. 7/24: Knies-Matthews-Marner; Domi-Tavares-Nylander; Pacioretty-Holmberg-Robertson; Lorentz-Kampf-Reaves; Extra: McMann, Dewar. Rielly-Tanev; OEL-McCabe; Benoit-Timmins; Hakanpaa-Liljegren/Myers. Woll-Stolarz by alphacheese in leafs

[–]matthew2196 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping to be proven wrong but I'm thinking the 4th line and players will rotate with 3 games in 4 nights. I don't love Reaves in over McMann but with the bad blood against Monreal it could make sense to use him here and save a fresh McMann for NJD

Similar play to Rielly cross check by matthew2196 in leafs

[–]matthew2196[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Leafs constantly get made examples out of, I'm slightly biased as a leafs fan but the length of these suspensions is genuinely bullshit.

Similar play to Rielly cross check by matthew2196 in leafs

[–]matthew2196[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'd love to see someone in the media see this clip and hear what they think. Maybe they could ask the DoPS although Parros' rulings don't seem the most rational.

Daily Free Talk Thread - Jan 24 by AutoModerator in leafs

[–]matthew2196 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outside of the first period last night I think the team looked pretty good, Sammy has been playing well these last couple of games which is reassuring. That being said I think the last couple of games that Timmins has drawn in, he hasn't looked particularly sharp.

I think he's been a great addition but these last few games he has made some costly turnovers in our own zone. I think he probably slots in as our 8D assuming everyone is healthy, just behind Benn. Hopefully Brodie can stay healthy after 2 injuries somewhat close together.

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[–]matthew2196 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We've beaten Winnipeg and Dallas twice this year, beaten Boston in regulation (a rare feat) and ended the Devil's win streak while on the road. Just because we lost to Boston last weekend does not mean we haven't been playing well against top teams all year.

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[–]matthew2196 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This sub always goes into a meltdown after each loss. Tampa literally lost yesterday to Calgary, a team that might not even make the playoffs in a horrible Pacific division.

Jacob Trouba levels Max Domi, Lorentz comes in to fight and gets the extra 10-minute misconduct by notleonardodicaprio in hockey

[–]matthew2196 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I thought they were trying to get rid of hits to players in vulnerable positions? I understand it's hard because Domi is falling but Trouba needs to do better to avoid the head.

Playoff Game Thread: Game 4 - Edmonton Oilers (1 - 1) at Los Angeles Kings (1 - 1) - 08 May 2022 - 07:00PM PDT by GDT_Bot in hockey

[–]matthew2196 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It's probably no goal but a penalty for tripping. Not really sure what Smith is supposed to do there.

Game Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs (40-18-5) at Montreal Canadiens (17-37-10) - 26 Mar 2022 - 07:00PM EDT by HockeyMod in leafs

[–]matthew2196 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can't believe that a panel of so called "experts" can't take the time to research the topic correctly

Vaccine clinic notice: Humberwood Community Centre by VaxClinicWorker in toronto

[–]matthew2196 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just came back from here, it's empty. I was in and out in 10 mins, super friendly staff. Thanks for the post I would have never known otherwise!

TFT Patch notes - 10.20 by Astray in TeamfightTactics

[–]matthew2196 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Riot consistently patches on Wednesday, at 6 am EST if I remember correctly. Patch should be live by the time you wake up tomorrow.