Chicago isn’t even just WINLESS…. They haven’t HAD A LEAD all season… So I fully expect them to score first and beat the leafs, because of course they will -_-
And a Saturday the Red Wings will definitely beat them the way the Red Wings are playing they're actually off to a good start they're getting great goaltending great scoring and good defense
It's VERY simple why the Leaf's are losing. They were told the puck carries the new Covid Delta variant and so they don't want to possess the puck to much :)
This generation of childhood Leaf fans - "What did you do after a Leaf game when you were a kid?" Answer: "Watch Steve express the pain we all felt after the loss."
Still, remember Pal Hall sitting in his box at the gardens. We fill the arena why do I have to spend for high-priced talent. Now you look at the Leafs and you ask the question Why are we paying for high-priced talent that can not play. Keefe is safe until the end of the year. DUBAS IS GONE.
@@Zazzaro703 I made that video so long ago, but Steve’s descent into madness has made it even more relevant over the past year 😂 I love that people keep going back to it
Non-stop airtime for the Leafs no matter how bad they are? Refusal to air games for the smaller market teams even if they're competing for the presidents trophy? You know what you get Murray? You get what you fucking deserve!
maybe if he puts them under his pillow the toothfairy will give him a goal for each. Just kidding he's an 11 million dollar setup guy, why would we expect goals, it's not fair
@@Woody13ify yeah I get it if it's a slapshot or something but to just make a golf club whack behind the net and follow through up into the face is bullshit. wouldn't be surprised if people do that on purpose since you have free reign to follow through as long as you like apparently
Id like to congratulate chicago in advance for their 11-0 stomping of toronto. Dont worry though, Toronto will possess the puck more, which we all know means moral victory
Let's just make a island for leafs fans when they don't make the playoffs . So they don't drive us crazy with all the delusional talk . Hope they lose by a touchdown and a feild goal every game
@@snakesonthismondaytofriday1750 Ownership gives a pretty good reason. The way the staff gets treated is inexcusable for such a successful team. Add in some questionable personnel decisions this past offseason and it becomes quite easy to dislike the franchise. However, the fanbase and the play of the rest of the players makes it easy to like the team. It is a weird duality for hockey fans who are neutrals (as in our team doesn't play in the Canes Division).
@@brianeleighton understandable! I try to have at least one team i like in each division personally. Rod Brind'amour is a solid coach and so is the team. The GM and any controversy i don't know much about honestly. Being a fan has been rewarding though as i've been able to see the team develop while keeping a few core guys and keeps some cool fan culture stuff going.
Dude, I dunno at this point. Is Tavares in the "Big 3"? He's seemed just like another player out there to me, not the X factor that he once was, and that's only gonna get worse with age.
Not really most of the chances wasn't even that good his chances I don't think Campbell played good at all a kind of hilarious ready and then come back and beat the Maple Leaves if you listen to the offseason additions to his podcast they were talking a whole bunch of junk about Carolina being the worst team in the league because they will getting rid of some of their players and wasn't signing any players Steve and his co-host thought they were going to be sorry this year and so far Caroline is off to a good start he has to eat them words now lol
Never a good feeling to give a team their first win. Even worse when you're supposed to be in "win now" mode. There is a lot of season left to play, but the Leafs are not looking good, and a loss to a winless team would really put the smelly icing on the cake.
@@jeremyhubbard2908 that game against Ottowa was great...im so happy everytime I see Jenson score....he's gonna be a legit two way star this year and next year, im calling it
we have no choice, once you go through it once you just can't give up...ask most Leaf fans and we are disgusted by the product though...we like our teams blue-collar meat and potatoes types...explains why guys like Sundin, Gilmour and Clarke, Roberts, Tucker are absolute legends to leafs fans... guys that showed up and worked their tails off...not this bunch of prima donnas
Aren't you glad you kept doing LFR's for THIS!!! Also.. remember that whole "Freddy is terrible in October" thing? Are we still sure it was Freddy and not THE WHOLE FREAKIN TEAM??!!??!
Hi......Freddy is awesome. Thanks for cooking him under all the pressure there. He seems to be loving it here. A relaxed game and 18 skaters playing for their goalie. It brought a tear to my eye at the end.....And Ayers was here to ring the siren🙃
They literally look like they don’t want to play for each other. It’s sad. No one has heart with a few exceptions. Sounds cliche but looking more realistic by the game.
@Josiah Stirner 100%. And what possible talent could you expect in return at this point? Unlike McDavid and MacKinnon, who's stock rises year over year, Matthew's stock seems to be dropping. And at this point I think Marner is unsellable.
@Josiah Stirner And why would any rational hockey team want either, save maybe as a depth centre. Who wants players that can't perform under pressure (playoffs?)
Not a Leafs fan but you are right. Changes need to be made to Toronto. They should be better than this. Leafs fans should be mad & rightfully so. I feel same about Montreal that Bergevin, Ducharme & scouting staff needs to be fired as they have poorly developed players over the years & the system needs to change
@@brettviddal1593 Especially Campbell who opens the gates on the five hole for WhATEVER reason and lets it through. I just don't get what he was thinking.
This loss in a vacuum i don't think was awful, but compounding this on top of the last few games & the montreal season, its the cherry on top of a lot of bad recently
They just rolled over for the canes, that doesn’t look like a contender to me. And if we’re not a contender, why are we paying stars so much money to do fuck all?
Hey hey aren't we missing what's REALLY important here? Matthews, Marner and Nylander get to hang with Bieber about 2 weeks earlier this season! #Boysclubmedgetaway!
@@JesseJames90210 last playoffs was major pain. So much pain. I feel nothing for this group this yr. no expectations. Nothing. Cause leafs are about to lose yet another big name for nothing in Rielly. Jvr Bozak Barrie Gardiner Andersen Hyman Add Rielly And all walked for nothing in return. Imagine the prospects and picks Dubas could have accumulated with those names. It’ll be sad to see Rielly walk for nothing and watch tue team disappear what was planned. That’s pain. Watching a team build from scratch and crumble within five yr Shanny plan.
Great vid as always Steve. What would I do? Blow up the core. Trade Marner and Reilly for some grit and heart. We need some power forwards, muscle and size upfront. We have no heart and soul guys and the ones that we are supposed to have are invisible.
I moved from southern Ontario (Guelph) to Vancouver almost 2 years ago and said I can't switch after being a Leaf fan for all these years, ... not now that the Leaf's are finally good. That's something I'm not so sure of any more.
@@SirLionofBiff I don't know what to tell you. I've been a fan of Arsenal FC for 20 years and I've never been in the same country as them at the same time.
I’d say that Marner in particular, and all the big 4-5 guys need to have fun again. You can see Marner squeezing the sawdust out of his stick. ( I realize they are using composites) It’s amazing to get the chance to play in the nhl: obviously pay attention to the details, get more net front presence, shoot more and work hard, but I really think it’s in the guys’ minds. How many posts have been hit, half those get in and we aren’t having this conversation. When the pucks don’t fall in not good for one’s kitchen. Better to struggle now then in games after 70. We’ll see how it goes. Obviously the big 4 are incredible players but I’m 42 years old and have zero confidence. Really feels like the organization is cursed. Sorry there is a lot going on in this comment. Love the content, keep up the good work Steve.
This is what I commented on the last video for the Pittsburgh game, thought you might be interested cause it’s a similar theory: Does this make sense? I’m not a leafs fan but here’s my take. Looking at the lineups it’s pretty obvious who you’d think wins this. But in my head what I wanted to know most was, do the leafs know, about the Penguins lineup for tonight? Because if they know, then they’re losing. Because it feels like if they are in a game, that they know they need to win, they simply can’t do it. There has to be nothing on the line to win. The game becomes 100% mental and it’s like they’ve never played hockey before. They become completely consumed by the thought of what is going to happen if they lose, instead of thinking or rather believing, they are going to win. And if you think you’re gonna lose, you will lose. It’s the David Ayers game, the up 3-1 in the series, game 7 of that series. They, and, even the fans, know they’re going to lose. And honestly I don’t know how you can do that and be a professional athlete. If you’re so consumed by your thoughts that you can’t go out and play, and enjoy it, how do you keep going? I’ve seen some players speak after going to sports psychologists and they seem like a different person. If they don’t have the leafs at least their stars doing this, they’re failing them. Because there is something really wrong with those guys, and yet, they are the ones wearing the 'C' and the 'A' when they can’t even help themselves. And it kills the whole team. I genuinely hope these guys get the help they need cause I find this actually painful to continue to watch.
I feal the same way you do!! Maybe the LEAFS are cursed. Ballard is still haunting the organization. We need to cleanse the stadium and the team. We also need to send out positive vibes towards the team,this negative energy from the fans is poison. The boys hear it and feel it.
@@jamied4486 I’m sorry but that’s just a stupid thing to say. Why would anyone want to be a professional athlete, doing what they love, if they dont enjoy it. Actually it’s worse, because it’s gone from something you did love to something you can’t even enjoy anymore. That’s even more depressing. Maybe you didn’t understand. He didn’t mean fun as in don’t care just do whatever you want and have fun. He meant these are skilled guys. If they aren’t going out there and creating and making plays, they’re not going to be very successful. The guys that are truly doing this for the love of the game like Crosby and McDavid become the best in the league because it’s not work, it’s not pain to them. It’s just about being their best and doing everything to become that. You can’t be the best without having immense passion for what you’re doing you simply won’t work hard enough
I'm really looking forward to the Red Wings first game against the Leafs here in a few days. With our uneven play and the Leafs current discombobulation, it could prove eventful.
the Canes can play defense with the best in the NHL. it was the Canes playing fierce defense that game the Ayres won, that saved the game for Zamboni guy. I am honestly shocked by this 7 game start for the Leafs. why do the guys look so blasé during post game?
I would like to say it was so fun after the game because when Freddy was announced the first star the people who were still in the arena were chanting Freddy so loud that he had to ask Tripp Tracy to repeat his question.
When you pay almost half of the teams cap on 4 guys, and they are not performing...well that makes 2 problems. 1. They suck, so the team sucks. 2. They are untradable because of the high cap/low production.
You fix this by erasing the organization from existence, then starting a new Toronto expansion team. At this point I'm not sure if hoping they will win a cup before I die is realistic, and I'm 22.
I think this team just owns my soul now because I am actually happy with that game. I had fun watching. That's a success in my book. It's be nice if they could win more often though.
steve i am a habs fan and all my friends are leaf fans. i have no idea what the heck you can do to make the leafs better. but getting everyone on the same page might help!!!
As a canes fan whose second favorite team is the leafs. I sadly knew the canes were gonna kick their ass. This canes team is seriously a cup contender and the leafs just aren’t.
@@1313skr Last year's team was better than the cup team in terms of skill compared to the rest of the league. President's trophy race was very close. This year's team is arguably better as long as Freddie stays healthy, he's been really good so far. Defense is better now that Dougie is gone since he only showed up for the PP.
That's true, only bright side is extra views Steve gets with rant videos. Oh forgot to say, hello from Finland, I liked that Aho plays okay still. Lolol
Even though we suck right now, I just feel blessed that we have a bona fide super star in Matthews. His 200 goals were the fastest since OVI. Absolutely nuts.
@@FretzlemaniaPod these kind of lulls seem to happen to them like once every year for the past 5 years, I think they’re just suffering early this year. You might be right though, we’ll have to see what happens
@@jakek5610 ? They do? Oh yeah! They do! Just for them to ignore glaring issues and not pass the 1st round. They have an awful PP and PK, they have for the last what? 5 or so years. You can't win around with bad specialty teams. I said this last year....Last year was the last year they had to make a deep run, they failed and now its time for retooling and selling some of the big names.
I don't see the Leafs bouncing back. They are no longer in that pathetic all Canadian division and now have to face a much tougher schedule. They lack goaltending and their defense is playing horribly. Jake Muzzin is not himself this year, and Reilly's game has declined.
Keefe actually has the point. Leafs were the weaker team in the matchup. Leafs were supposed to lose this game. Leafs did lose this game. It wasn't particularly humiliating. So, everything is OK, I guess?
Just in case Steve Lorentz's goal makes it into the Hat-Picks video, he actually pronounces his last name "Lawrence." He was too nice to correct Canes fans last year, but we're trying to say it right this season.
Things are going so well for you (and Adam and Jesse) on a professional level. Man, it sucks that this team is a soul sucking abyss at what should he great times for you
You know what happened in this game? One team came into it with every expectation that they would have a chip on their shoulder *or five* despite the fact that there is a mountain of evidence to support the fact that said team cannot comprehend the definition of that phrase. Meanwhile the other team came into it with a recent history of sheer and utter dominance from every aspect of play top to bottom, left to right, front to back, inside and out. One team came in trying to gobble up killer instinct, the other was still picking at it like a four-year-old seeing plain boiled broccoli for the first time.
"Keefe's record with the Leafs is excellent, at least in the regular season" am I the only one who is starting to get Barbequeue Bruce feelings here, stellar regular season teams just to collapse in every game 7 that has ever been played.
He only has that cause the north division was weak last season. The team had major issues that he ignored and it resulted in them loosing do the habs. He isn't a great coach..
@@brendancramphorn44 he was woefully out coached by Torts in the bubble and completely failed to adjust to Montreal last post season. Not a good coach, end of story
Man, really happy you picked up on those second intermission stats. You are the best. I saw the exact same thing and said the exact same thing. Unreal. It shows everything wrong right there, trying to make fancy plays, Carolina containing to outside and not getting those greasy goals, which are so badly needed. They should be shooting everything and everything at the net right now.
Hi Steve. I only found your channel last night by random chance. It happened to be the video of you reacting to the leafs losing "to a 42 year old zamboni driver, who works for them!". I will admit that I am a Sabres fan, lived around Buffalo all my life. So yes, I do only watch the videos of you reacting to Toronto losses! But you are seriously entertaining to watch, and because of that, I gave you a sub! Fun little story for you! I have a friend who, years ago, went to a Sabres playoff game (obviously at least over 10 years ago!). He said that their were two guys sitting in front of him who didn't react when the Sabres scored and when the other team scored. (For the life of me, I don't remember which game he was talking about). So during intermission he leaned forward and asked the guys "Hey, if you don't mind me asking, I noticed you guys didn't react to either team scoring, who are you cheering for?" The guys look at him and ask my friend, "Can you keep a secret?" Now my friend mentioned how both these guys had jackets on. So my friend told them yeah, I'll keep a secret, and both of them opened there jackets and were wearing Leafs jerseys. One of them told my friend "We never make the playoffs. We just wanted to experience a playoff game live in person." Naturally, as a Sabres fan, this is superb! And while the Sabres are off to a nice little start, 5-1-1 (Bruins ruin everything... literally... I can go on about the day the Bruins killed the Sabres franchise with Lucic running MIller and not one reaction by the Sabres....) but with the season 82 games long, and the Sabres being the Sabres, the losing is bound to happen! So I will enjoy this little winning lifestyle for now, until the inevitable happens! Thanks for these videos Steve! Sorry for the long comment!
@@Tampafan33 Look frankly we would all trade a cup win for melting down next szn. And with your 18 mil over the cap last playoffs plz dont bitch about LTIR guys now. Sorry just vaguely drunk and salty but good lord Tampa fans have no right to be unhappy for the next decade or so.
@@simon51209 I’m looking at it more like is cooper really that good of a coach. He had so many stars for years now. Now that a bunch of really good players left he doesn’t have the team up to par so far. Still a lot of season left but I’m just wondering if Cooper was a product of the amazing team around him. We will find out that’s for sure
@@Tampafan33 But honest to god with two cups who gives a shit. Buddy got it done, the team got it done, and the entire NHL fanbase wishes we was yous. Thats what matters
Hi Steve, Canes fan here who's tuned in after our matchups dating from well before the Ayres game. Historically you've had a lot to rant about/praise the Leafs for and not much to say about Carolina's game, but I get it, this is LFR. (Also the Canes were at best mediocre for a long stretch.) But thanks for appreciating Lorentz's effort, Slavin's gentlemanly nature, and the PK in general.
Hey Steve, canes fan from NC here. I’ve been watching since before the Ayers miracle game and you only get better. I love all your content, canes related or not. Much love from Zebulon NC
AHO!!!!!!! Showing he should be ranked higher then both Marner and Matthews. Not only is he a major offensive threat but he is far better on the defensive side of the puck. He continues to shut down the players that are ranked above him while being a point agame or more Center. I'm sure if he played in the weak North division last year he would have had a ton of goals too. I am also sure if he played on a Canadian or original six team he would be ranked higher.
Ariana, Dufas sure has. A clown took over from Lou the master ( 3 time Cup winner) in 2018. What can be done to fix this team? Not much. Plus these players are bloody uncoachable.
As a Canes fan I’d like you to know Steve I’m here for every video and loved your book. I’m sorry I feel like a top to bottom rebuild of the culture is needed but I do also get all my info from you. Anyway thanks for reading hope things get better for you and your sanity ❤️.
I didn't know the score of the game and I load up TH-cam for a different reason and I see this thumbnail that I'm like... "Oh God no..." As an Oilers fan I offer my sympathies and solidarity with my Leaf brothers and sisters.
@@LisaMo3434 We do! His work ethic reminds us of players like Ryan Smith, but I would rank Hyman as having better hands and a better shot. The Oilers had some easy competition (Coyotes) so it's hard to judge them now, we'll see how things even out in 20 games. And I feel the same for Toronto, they are a far better team than the record looks and I'm sure they will string a few winning streaks that will erase this deficit of losses pretty quickly.
they arent making the playoffs this year, and i dont plan on watching many games this year, but i will continue to watch your lfrs and podcasts because they are awesome
The biggest lessons I take from the Leafs (as not a Leafs fan) is tips for my Eastside Hockey Manager team. On how to not do contract and roster construction. No clue how you fix the Leafs because my "career" as a GM started after I saw the Leafs do these things...
As a Pens fan I want to congratulate Mathews for scoring in this game. Now Toronto's big 3 have as many goals for the season as O'Connor had in the game against them.* *Yes I know I have to get this jab in now because it won't be true for very long.
The follow through rule is a new rule only a couple years old; it used to be you had to be in control of your stick at all times. I think they should change it slightly. Don't call follow throughs on shot attempts in the offensive zone, but clearing/dumping the puck from the neutral or defensive zone you need to be in control of your stick and can be called for highsticking.
Remember: the Leafs have sunk nearly half their cap space into three forwards who have two goals and five points across seven games. _Combined._ I'm honestly surprised Dubas hasn't been run out of town by a mob of royally pissed-off fans yet.
One of the only upsides to last night's broadcast was the fact that I saw a "watch a leafs game with Steve Dangle" ad and got very excited. That's about it
I really think signing Tavares was a mistake, Not saying it's his fault at all but he is the Captain and I think we can all agree his cap hit is atleast 3 million high
4 million high? The guy was being offered $15 million a season to play elsewhere. No, the real mistake was signing the young guys like they had the resume of JT. Matthews is going to prove it over the duration, Marner on the other hand has played down his value and I think he's the one who's $4 million overpaid.
@@mortimerreed I believe 13 from San Jos was his highest offer but that doesn't mean anything...Tavares is not a top 20 player and is being paid like a top 5. Marner is overpaid but you could argue the Tavares contract is partly the reason why, even if you assume without Tavares Marner is still making his current cap hit, Marner, Matthews and Nylander are enough stars and are all drafted and developed. Tavares is making 11 million with that Toronto can keep Kadri and Hyman and have actual heart. I know people offered Tavares more but that doesn't make his current contract smart...Just because someone else is willing to jump off a 130 meter cliff doesn't make jumping off a 110 meter cliff smart.
@@AceMatthew25414 Tavares makes whoever he's with better. Marner isn't a star without him sorry not sorry but he gets what he wants (to play with Matthews) and regresses but yeah keep thinking that's a star. Matthews has been the real deal and this franchise is squandering him.
I would love to see the team be more physical to scare the opposing team into making more mistakes. Their forte is natural skill, which is what takes over when a game gets chippy and emotions are high, and I think playing physically is the way to turn the game that way.
honestly Steve, I'm not paying any more attention to the Leafs after tonight. I'll check in at game 60 or in the post season if they make it. at this rate they wont though
Dubas went all in last year, knowing it would be at a cost this year. It’s the teams fault for not capitalizing on that opportunity, but also his fault for putting all his eggs in one basket.
This core has 13 games left to prove to me that they can be above 500 by at least 5 games by game 20. if not begin to dismantle it piece by piece. Reilly is the obvious place to start. That means theyre going 10-3-0 in the next 13 games...yikes seems like a miracle already. The reason is they need to start winning more games now as it will get much tougher later when teams really get desparate to make the playoffs. I will be fine with 4 games above 500 as well
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Chicago isn’t even just WINLESS…. They haven’t HAD A LEAD all season…
So I fully expect them to score first and beat the leafs, because of course they will -_-
And a Saturday the Red Wings will definitely beat them the way the Red Wings are playing they're actually off to a good start they're getting great goaltending great scoring and good defense
@@lewisgriffin9684 as a Tampa fan we got pure lucky against the wings
Well Chicago seems to be in same place than Leaf's then. Hahaha. 🥶
I noticed that too, and I’m inclined to agree…
@Josiah Stirner and yet they’ve both won multiple cups since ‘67… leafs players now are just spoiled brats
"you usually get a lot of views when the Leafs lose Game 7" I LOST it
13 and counting
It's VERY simple why the Leaf's are losing. They were told the puck carries the new Covid Delta variant and so they don't want to possess the puck to much :)
@@trvman1 bruh all they’re doing is possessing the puck they just won’t do anything with it lol
So did the leafs
@@trvman1 but they had more possesion time than the canes that night?
This generation of childhood Leaf fans - "What did you do after a Leaf game when you were a kid?" Answer: "Watch Steve express the pain we all felt after the loss."
Still, remember Pal Hall sitting in his box at the gardens. We fill the arena why do I have to spend for high-priced talent. Now you look at the Leafs and you ask the question Why are we paying for high-priced talent that can not play.
Keefe is safe until the end of the year. DUBAS IS GONE.
David Ayers was in the house sounding the storm siren. The troll game is strong with the Canes.
In all fairness, the last two times he was at a game the Canes lost.
Canes have to do that, they can't get Americans to watch. So they are trying everything lol
@@billjacobs8903 That isn't true. As Canes continue to win, we Americans will watch them with increasing interest.
God-tier trolling on the Leafs is easy
At least they didn't make website of did they lose again like they did for the Habs 🤣🤣🤣
Steve are you gonna dress up as the joker this year? I think it fits
Joker but in leafs colours.
If he doesn’t there always this I had forgotten about it until you mentioned him as joker 😂
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@@Zazzaro703 I made that video so long ago, but Steve’s descent into madness has made it even more relevant over the past year 😂 I love that people keep going back to it
Non-stop airtime for the Leafs no matter how bad they are? Refusal to air games for the smaller market teams even if they're competing for the presidents trophy? You know what you get Murray? You get what you fucking deserve!
Lol what you mean wearing a leafs jersey already makes you a clown
Marner has lost more teeth than he’s scored goals this year lol
Lmao
maybe if he puts them under his pillow the toothfairy will give him a goal for each. Just kidding he's an 11 million dollar setup guy, why would we expect goals, it's not fair
@@Woody13ify yeah I get it if it's a slapshot or something but to just make a golf club whack behind the net and follow through up into the face is bullshit. wouldn't be surprised if people do that on purpose since you have free reign to follow through as long as you like apparently
@@Woody13ify Crosby lost teeth several times. Took a slap shot to the mouth a few years back for one.
The patio star 🌟
I’m numb to this team. Nothing hurts anymore!
Just laugh it off 😂
That’s the best place you can be at this point
You’ve now reached the stage where you laugh at them and appreciate the unique insults against them lol
Just wait till you guys give the Hawks their first win of the season LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I just expect failure now, yeah. I've already accepted that I'll never see a leafs cup in my lifetime
Id like to congratulate chicago in advance for their 11-0 stomping of toronto. Dont worry though, Toronto will possess the puck more, which we all know means moral victory
If nothing else maybe the Leafs out-possessing other teams and always losing will make an impact on analytics, lol
The puck possession is a good thing lol it’s the other things they need to add onto it
Let's just make a island for leafs fans when they don't make the playoffs . So they don't drive us crazy with all the delusional talk . Hope they lose by a touchdown and a feild goal every game
it'll be a battle for first... place pick in the draft!
At this point as a die hard fan I want that to happen. I’m sick and tired of giving those players the benefit of the doubt!
1:15 " Hey Carolina Hurricanes fans, welcome back!"
Hi Steve!
I luved seeing the stadium packed and people cheering for them clearing the puck out the zone. We getting a nice fan culture going. Canes fan
I want to hate the canes so much, but they make it super tough not to be impressed with their team.
@@dbgaming274 no reason to hate the Canes. Solid group and fun franchise.
Join us friend 👽👽👽
@@snakesonthismondaytofriday1750 Ownership gives a pretty good reason. The way the staff gets treated is inexcusable for such a successful team. Add in some questionable personnel decisions this past offseason and it becomes quite easy to dislike the franchise. However, the fanbase and the play of the rest of the players makes it easy to like the team. It is a weird duality for hockey fans who are neutrals (as in our team doesn't play in the Canes Division).
@@brianeleighton understandable! I try to have at least one team i like in each division personally. Rod Brind'amour is a solid coach and so is the team. The GM and any controversy i don't know much about honestly. Being a fan has been rewarding though as i've been able to see the team develop while keeping a few core guys and keeps some cool fan culture stuff going.
Dude, I dunno at this point. Is Tavares in the "Big 3"? He's seemed just like another player out there to me, not the X factor that he once was, and that's only gonna get worse with age.
It is about money, not the caliber.
@@Nintentohtori That will unfortunately not change with age
He was never a 11m player, not even at his peak
Mentioning the other 2 11 million guys in the same breath as Matthews is disrespectful. He’s in a whole other class
I love Overanalyzing Avatar and LFR
Canes fan here:
Campbell stood on his dang head at times. That 2-on-1 save was amazing.
Not really most of the chances wasn't even that good his chances I don't think Campbell played good at all a kind of hilarious ready and then come back and beat the Maple Leaves if you listen to the offseason additions to his podcast they were talking a whole bunch of junk about Carolina being the worst team in the league because they will getting rid of some of their players and wasn't signing any players Steve and his co-host thought they were going to be sorry this year and so far Caroline is off to a good start he has to eat them words now lol
Shut up . your team is fine. "Canes fan"
Weebs out.
Yeah honestly im glad he did. Puts more emphasis on the young fucks who need to smarten up
@@lewisgriffin9684 Campbell is the only reason why the leafs are not fucking 0-6
If you lose to the Blackhawks panic.
And that's coming from a Hawks fan.
Never a good feeling to give a team their first win. Even worse when you're supposed to be in "win now" mode. There is a lot of season left to play, but the Leafs are not looking good, and a loss to a winless team would really put the smelly icing on the cake.
You have 3 cups in 10 years its ok to suck for a while….again
Canes fan here. I never left you Steve ❤️
Also, "it's like giving a Ferrari to a turtle" had me rolling
The Leafs remind me of NHL franchise mode when you build a stacked team but the simulation always screws you
I don't want Steve to have an aneurysm. I also want to give him a hug.
-A Caps fan.
Same buddy...Caps games against Toronto always excite me cause it means Steve talking Caps hockey momentarily...we need a Caps version of Steve
@@jeopardybehrens3047 facts as a caps fan I would die for a caps version of Steve
@@jeremyhubbard2908 that game against Ottowa was great...im so happy everytime I see Jenson score....he's gonna be a legit two way star this year and next year, im calling it
Even as a habs fan I wanna give him a hug, the guys just dealt with too much pain lol
@@jeremyhubbard2908 fursure...I was so pissed when Ottowa came back...if we lost i probably would've gone on a Twitter rant ngl😂😂
“What did they leave as the Hurricanes?!” That had me dying. Honestly I have a lot of love for Leafs fans! True ride or die fans!
we have no choice, once you go through it once you just can't give up...ask most Leaf fans and we are disgusted by the product though...we like our teams blue-collar meat and potatoes types...explains why guys like Sundin, Gilmour and Clarke, Roberts, Tucker are absolute legends to leafs fans... guys that showed up and worked their tails off...not this bunch of prima donnas
Lmai
Me: "Leaf's lose 4-1. " Dubas: " Well, technically we had more luck possession, more high value chances, and a higher CORSI. So in my mind - we won"
He needs to go lol
Boomer take.
All they had was puck possession. Nothing else. Those stats measure performance behind goals, and they sucked as we saw with our eyes.
they didn’t actually have those things
Our advanced stats sucked lol
Aren't you glad you kept doing LFR's for THIS!!!
Also.. remember that whole "Freddy is terrible in October" thing? Are we still sure it was Freddy and not THE WHOLE FREAKIN TEAM??!!??!
Underrated point
Hi......Freddy is awesome. Thanks for cooking him under all the pressure there. He seems to be loving it here. A relaxed game and 18 skaters playing for their goalie. It brought a tear to my eye at the end.....And Ayers was here to ring the siren🙃
Be patient, the fall will come.
@@stevet5087 They're not the Leafs...
I think Zach Hyman currently has more goals than mathews, marner, tavares and nylander....... combined.
To sum up the incompetence of Dubas in one word: HYMAN.
He wouldn't have the same scoring efficacy with the Leafs.
Give iggy a treat, he doesn’t deserve this
They literally look like they don’t want to play for each other. It’s sad. No one has heart with a few exceptions. Sounds cliche but looking more realistic by the game.
Why have heart when you already got your money
Steve, you have to make everyone available for trade. That includes Matthews. No one has the right to be untouchable with this team
Spezza
@@brendancramphorn44 I couldn’t agree more
@Josiah Stirner 100%. And what possible talent could you expect in return at this point? Unlike McDavid and MacKinnon, who's stock rises year over year, Matthew's stock seems to be dropping. And at this point I think Marner is unsellable.
If eichel is on the block y can’t matthews? Honestly I wouldn’t totally hate that trade right now, if say Dahlin comes with…
@Josiah Stirner And why would any rational hockey team want either, save maybe as a depth centre. Who wants players that can't perform under pressure (playoffs?)
I would Clean house! Keefe, Shanahan, Dubas, all the players available! Dubas is leading this team to the abyss!
Not a Leafs fan but you are right. Changes need to be made to Toronto. They should be better than this. Leafs fans should be mad & rightfully so. I feel same about Montreal that Bergevin, Ducharme & scouting staff needs to be fired as they have poorly developed players over the years & the system needs to change
That Lorentz goal was a Hat-Pick!
A Hat-pick for Lorentz and a Dang it for Sandin and Campbell.
@@brettviddal1593 Especially Campbell who opens the gates on the five hole for WhATEVER reason and lets it through. I just don't get what he was thinking.
@@djmips Campbell was absolutely carrying the team. God forbid he makes one error. How about you complain about Tavares, marner and Matthews.
Canes fan who's been watching LFR's since right around the time Kessel was sent to PIT. I feel for you, Steve. Sending a virtual hug
This loss in a vacuum i don't think was awful, but compounding this on top of the last few games & the montreal season, its the cherry on top of a lot of bad recently
They just rolled over for the canes, that doesn’t look like a contender to me. And if we’re not a contender, why are we paying stars so much money to do fuck all?
Hey hey aren't we missing what's REALLY important here? Matthews, Marner and Nylander get to hang with Bieber about 2 weeks earlier this season! #Boysclubmedgetaway!
Being a leafs fan is just a lifetime of pain.
Agreed. Over 30 yrs if watching them. Loads of pain.
I'd rather feel pain then nothing at all
@@JesseJames90210 last playoffs was major pain. So much pain. I feel nothing for this group this yr. no expectations. Nothing. Cause leafs are about to lose yet another big name for nothing in Rielly.
Jvr
Bozak
Barrie
Gardiner
Andersen
Hyman
Add Rielly
And all walked for nothing in return. Imagine the prospects and picks Dubas could have accumulated with those names. It’ll be sad to see Rielly walk for nothing and watch tue team disappear what was planned. That’s pain. Watching a team build from scratch and crumble within five yr Shanny plan.
Add in also being Seahawks fan such as myself. Paindome
This is why Gen X fans in the 80's and 90's would wear brown paper bags over their heads at the game. Some traditions need to come back.
Great vid as always Steve. What would I do? Blow up the core. Trade Marner and Reilly for some grit and heart. We need some power forwards, muscle and size upfront. We have no heart and soul guys and the ones that we are supposed to have are invisible.
Leafs fans: Only the playoffs matter, not the regular season!
Leafs: OK
Leafs fans: That's not what we meant.
I mean they need to make the playoffs
This is too real… chill bro!
lmao
😂😂😂😂😂
You win the internet today 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I moved from southern Ontario (Guelph) to Vancouver almost 2 years ago and said I can't switch after being a Leaf fan for all these years, ... not now that the Leaf's are finally good. That's something I'm not so sure of any more.
Wait, the Leafs are good? That hasn't happened in my lifetime - and I turn 56 tomorrow.
Shouldn't switch anyway. Stay loyal to your team no matter how far away you move.
Oh, spare yourself the Vancouver media and "fans" .... if you need a second team cheer for Seattle.
@@leejon83 Hard to do. Every year I'd watch the Canucks and one other team.... but being in the Atlantic time zone, really hard to do....
@@SirLionofBiff I don't know what to tell you. I've been a fan of Arsenal FC for 20 years and I've never been in the same country as them at the same time.
Then March rolls around..."It's only game 69!"
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I’d say that Marner in particular, and all the big 4-5 guys need to have fun again. You can see Marner squeezing the sawdust out of his stick. ( I realize they are using composites) It’s amazing to get the chance to play in the nhl: obviously pay attention to the details, get more net front presence, shoot more and work hard, but I really think it’s in the guys’ minds. How many posts have been hit, half those get in and we aren’t having this conversation. When the pucks don’t fall in not good for one’s kitchen. Better to struggle now then in games after 70. We’ll see how it goes. Obviously the big 4 are incredible players but I’m 42 years old and have zero confidence. Really feels like the organization is cursed. Sorry there is a lot going on in this comment. Love the content, keep up the good work Steve.
This is what I commented on the last video for the Pittsburgh game, thought you might be interested cause it’s a similar theory:
Does this make sense? I’m not a leafs fan but here’s my take. Looking at the lineups it’s pretty obvious who you’d think wins this. But in my head what I wanted to know most was, do the leafs know, about the Penguins lineup for tonight? Because if they know, then they’re losing. Because it feels like if they are in a game, that they know they need to win, they simply can’t do it. There has to be nothing on the line to win.
The game becomes 100% mental and it’s like they’ve never played hockey before. They become completely consumed by the thought of what is going to happen if they lose, instead of thinking or rather believing, they are going to win. And if you think you’re gonna lose, you will lose. It’s the David Ayers game, the up 3-1 in the series, game 7 of that series. They, and, even the fans, know they’re going to lose. And honestly I don’t know how you can do that and be a professional athlete. If you’re so consumed by your thoughts that you can’t go out and play, and enjoy it, how do you keep going?
I’ve seen some players speak after going to sports psychologists and they seem like a different person. If they don’t have the leafs at least their stars doing this, they’re failing them. Because there is something really wrong with those guys, and yet, they are the ones wearing the 'C' and the 'A' when they can’t even help themselves. And it kills the whole team. I genuinely hope these guys get the help they need cause I find this actually painful to continue to watch.
I feal the same way you do!! Maybe the LEAFS are cursed. Ballard is still haunting the organization. We need to cleanse the stadium and the team. We also need to send out positive vibes towards the team,this negative energy from the fans is poison. The boys hear it and feel it.
@@pdubcentral I’ve been saying for a while too. It’s a mental curse. I’ve seen how a sports psychologist can turn a team around, it’s insane
Naw kid makes 11 mill and hasnt won shit, you dont get to have fun when you havent earned it
@@jamied4486 I’m sorry but that’s just a stupid thing to say. Why would anyone want to be a professional athlete, doing what they love, if they dont enjoy it. Actually it’s worse, because it’s gone from something you did love to something you can’t even enjoy anymore. That’s even more depressing. Maybe you didn’t understand. He didn’t mean fun as in don’t care just do whatever you want and have fun. He meant these are skilled guys. If they aren’t going out there and creating and making plays, they’re not going to be very successful. The guys that are truly doing this for the love of the game like Crosby and McDavid become the best in the league because it’s not work, it’s not pain to them. It’s just about being their best and doing everything to become that. You can’t be the best without having immense passion for what you’re doing you simply won’t work hard enough
That opening though! That's right Steve, embrace the meme...we love you for it
"What did you leave as the Hurricanes?" :P That was a good one Steve.
The last time the Canes beat the Leafs it almost killed Steve
I'm really looking forward to the Red Wings first game against the Leafs here in a few days.
With our uneven play and the Leafs current discombobulation, it could prove eventful.
Detroit is currently overachieving, but also young. It’s good to see for wings fans who are a massive fan base and just as loyal.
Really happy for Chicago getting their first win on Wednesday
the Canes can play defense with the best in the NHL. it was the Canes playing fierce defense that game the Ayres won, that saved the game for Zamboni guy. I am honestly shocked by this 7 game start for the Leafs. why do the guys look so blasé during post game?
Thank Gd for the Leafs who always find a way to make us Habs fans somehow feel a little bit less bad
I would like to say it was so fun after the game because when Freddy was announced the first star the people who were still in the arena were chanting Freddy so loud that he had to ask Tripp Tracy to repeat his question.
"you usually get a lot of views when the Leafs lose game 7" I fell out of my chair laughing.
I just found LFR year 1. You are truly amazing. Thank you so much for everything. You reignited my passion for watching the Coolest Game on Earth!!
When you pay almost half of the teams cap on 4 guys, and they are not performing...well that makes 2 problems. 1. They suck, so the team sucks. 2. They are untradable because of the high cap/low production.
Congratulations, you''re smarter than Kyle Dubas.
THIS IS THE TEAM THAT DUBAS BUILT.
just trade them and take your lost or just keep on lossing
"giving a ferrari to a turtle" I LOVED THAT ANALOGY SO MUCH
You fix this by erasing the organization from existence, then starting a new Toronto expansion team. At this point I'm not sure if hoping they will win a cup before I die is realistic, and I'm 22.
You know what they said in my day: there's a reason Hamilton won't ever get a professional hockey team .... because then Toronto would want one, too.
I'm 26 😶
Yeesh. 22 and already talking this way? Go find someone born in 1968, say this, then get back to me. I'll wait. Get going. NOW!
There’s too much money spent on “superstars” that go into hiding in the playoffs, and not enough impact players.
@@anthonydurante1149 Yea that's my dad lmao
When this game ended my first thought was, “Can’t wait until LFR15. Steve’s reaction is going to be priceless 😂!
Finally,was waiting for this so i could have something to listen to while i eat.
I'm starving cuz of you 😡
Lmfao
Same bro same
I’m glad Steve mentioned the last time they faced the hurricanes
I think this team just owns my soul now because I am actually happy with that game. I had fun watching. That's a success in my book. It's be nice if they could win more often though.
steve i am a habs fan and all my friends are leaf fans. i have no idea what the heck you can do to make the leafs better. but getting everyone on the same page might help!!!
As a canes fan whose second favorite team is the leafs. I sadly knew the canes were gonna kick their ass. This canes team is seriously a cup contender and the leafs just aren’t.
Canes have been very good for a while now but this is probably their best team since they won the cup.
@@1313skr Last year's team was better than the cup team in terms of skill compared to the rest of the league. President's trophy race was very close. This year's team is arguably better as long as Freddie stays healthy, he's been really good so far. Defense is better now that Dougie is gone since he only showed up for the PP.
Steve I’m losing my mind
Come oon buddy, it's "JUST HOCKEY ". Sorry... Had to say the most stupid quote ever.
maybe u should join the team Joven and Dylan
It’s 7 games relax … 🤪
That's true, only bright side is extra views Steve gets with rant videos. Oh forgot to say, hello from Finland, I liked that Aho plays okay still. Lolol
Even though we suck right now, I just feel blessed that we have a bona fide super star in Matthews. His 200 goals were the fastest since OVI. Absolutely nuts.
This is going to be an interesting season. I’m just waiting for the eventual bounce back from the Leafs
Better to work out the kinks early in the season
I don’t see that happening.
@@FretzlemaniaPod these kind of lulls seem to happen to them like once every year for the past 5 years, I think they’re just suffering early this year. You might be right though, we’ll have to see what happens
@@jakek5610 ? They do? Oh yeah! They do! Just for them to ignore glaring issues and not pass the 1st round. They have an awful PP and PK, they have for the last what? 5 or so years. You can't win around with bad specialty teams. I said this last year....Last year was the last year they had to make a deep run, they failed and now its time for retooling and selling some of the big names.
I don't see the Leafs bouncing back. They are no longer in that pathetic all Canadian division and now have to face a much tougher schedule. They lack goaltending and their defense is playing horribly. Jake Muzzin is not himself this year, and Reilly's game has declined.
I like how civil these comments sections are, nobody shits on the leafs we just all feel bad for Steve
Keefe actually has the point.
Leafs were the weaker team in the matchup.
Leafs were supposed to lose this game.
Leafs did lose this game.
It wasn't particularly humiliating.
So, everything is OK, I guess?
Do you think that's what Buffalo was thinking prior to their 5-1 win over Tampa?
Look at it from the bright side:
If the Leafs miss the playoffs they can't lose in the first round...
This is what happens when the Leafs aren't playing in a powderpuff division anymore.
"Its like giving a Ferrari to a turtle! Looks great but I don't think he's going anywhere!"
🤣🤣🤣
Just in case Steve Lorentz's goal makes it into the Hat-Picks video, he actually pronounces his last name "Lawrence." He was too nice to correct Canes fans last year, but we're trying to say it right this season.
Things are going so well for you (and Adam and Jesse) on a professional level. Man, it sucks that this team is a soul sucking abyss at what should he great times for you
You know what happened in this game?
One team came into it with every expectation that they would have a chip on their shoulder *or five* despite the fact that there is a mountain of evidence to support the fact that said team cannot comprehend the definition of that phrase. Meanwhile the other team came into it with a recent history of sheer and utter dominance from every aspect of play top to bottom, left to right, front to back, inside and out. One team came in trying to gobble up killer instinct, the other was still picking at it like a four-year-old seeing plain boiled broccoli for the first time.
Was there a live stream for last night's game? I actually went to it so I obviously didn't see on TH-cam.
"Keefe's record with the Leafs is excellent, at least in the regular season" am I the only one who is starting to get Barbequeue Bruce feelings here, stellar regular season teams just to collapse in every game 7 that has ever been played.
He only has that cause the north division was weak last season. The team had major issues that he ignored and it resulted in them loosing do the habs. He isn't a great coach..
@@brendancramphorn44 he was woefully out coached by Torts in the bubble and completely failed to adjust to Montreal last post season. Not a good coach, end of story
Unrinatingtree I see lol
@@danielpetrucci8952 Urinating Tree is a whining pisshead.
Man, really happy you picked up on those second intermission stats. You are the best. I saw the exact same thing and said the exact same thing. Unreal. It shows everything wrong right there, trying to make fancy plays, Carolina containing to outside and not getting those greasy goals, which are so badly needed. They should be shooting everything and everything at the net right now.
It hurts being a leafs fan most of the time.
Hurt? What is hurt? U mean this this familiar numbness? I honestly can’t tell anymore…
I wish it would hurt all the time for you! :)
Hi Steve. I only found your channel last night by random chance. It happened to be the video of you reacting to the leafs losing "to a 42 year old zamboni driver, who works for them!". I will admit that I am a Sabres fan, lived around Buffalo all my life. So yes, I do only watch the videos of you reacting to Toronto losses! But you are seriously entertaining to watch, and because of that, I gave you a sub! Fun little story for you! I have a friend who, years ago, went to a Sabres playoff game (obviously at least over 10 years ago!). He said that their were two guys sitting in front of him who didn't react when the Sabres scored and when the other team scored. (For the life of me, I don't remember which game he was talking about). So during intermission he leaned forward and asked the guys "Hey, if you don't mind me asking, I noticed you guys didn't react to either team scoring, who are you cheering for?" The guys look at him and ask my friend, "Can you keep a secret?" Now my friend mentioned how both these guys had jackets on. So my friend told them yeah, I'll keep a secret, and both of them opened there jackets and were wearing Leafs jerseys. One of them told my friend "We never make the playoffs. We just wanted to experience a playoff game live in person." Naturally, as a Sabres fan, this is superb! And while the Sabres are off to a nice little start, 5-1-1 (Bruins ruin everything... literally... I can go on about the day the Bruins killed the Sabres franchise with Lucic running MIller and not one reaction by the Sabres....) but with the season 82 games long, and the Sabres being the Sabres, the losing is bound to happen! So I will enjoy this little winning lifestyle for now, until the inevitable happens! Thanks for these videos Steve! Sorry for the long comment!
After a 1-5 start for the Habs at least the Leafs melting down too can bring me some joy
Even my lightning are melting down though missing our best goal scorer doesn’t help
@@Tampafan33 Look frankly we would all trade a cup win for melting down next szn. And with your 18 mil over the cap last playoffs plz dont bitch about LTIR guys now.
Sorry just vaguely drunk and salty but good lord Tampa fans have no right to be unhappy for the next decade or so.
@@Tampafan33 imagine Buffalo Detroit and Ottawa somehow take the Atlantic LMAO
@@simon51209 I’m looking at it more like is cooper really that good of a coach. He had so many stars for years now. Now that a bunch of really good players left he doesn’t have the team up to par so far. Still a lot of season left but I’m just wondering if Cooper was a product of the amazing team around him. We will find out that’s for sure
@@Tampafan33 But honest to god with two cups who gives a shit. Buddy got it done, the team got it done, and the entire NHL fanbase wishes we was yous. Thats what matters
Trade your 2nd best player (half salary retained) to the Bruins for a 2nd round pick and a 4th liner. Look at what it's done for the Sabres!!!!
Hi Steve, Canes fan here who's tuned in after our matchups dating from well before the Ayres game. Historically you've had a lot to rant about/praise the Leafs for and not much to say about Carolina's game, but I get it, this is LFR. (Also the Canes were at best mediocre for a long stretch.) But thanks for appreciating Lorentz's effort, Slavin's gentlemanly nature, and the PK in general.
Hey Steve, canes fan from NC here. I’ve been watching since before the Ayers miracle game and you only get better. I love all your content, canes related or not. Much love from Zebulon NC
AHO!!!!!!! Showing he should be ranked higher then both Marner and Matthews. Not only is he a major offensive threat but he is far better on the defensive side of the puck. He continues to shut down the players that are ranked above him while being a point agame or more Center. I'm sure if he played in the weak North division last year he would have had a ton of goals too. I am also sure if he played on a Canadian or original six team he would be ranked higher.
The Oilers are 5-0, and Leafsnation is in total disarray? Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
We're not good enough. Period. Watch a full game of any top tier Nhl team. Leafs are a joke.
My voice will be suffering tomorrow from yelling "SHOOT THE PUCK!!" at the screen... I think I'm watching you too much Steve....
Did Dubas break the Toronto Maple Leafs?
yep
He ruined them. He paid the kids now the kids are cruising complacently.
In short, yes.
Ariana, Dufas sure has. A clown took over from Lou the master ( 3 time Cup winner) in 2018. What can be done to fix this team? Not much. Plus these players are bloody uncoachable.
@@PopShoppekid Lou was fucking terrible lmao
As a Canes fan I’d like you to know Steve I’m here for every video and loved your book. I’m sorry I feel like a top to bottom rebuild of the culture is needed but I do also get all my info from you. Anyway thanks for reading hope things get better for you and your sanity ❤️.
It doesn't even look like they're gonna make the playoffs. Hyman had heart and left.
What ways have they improved? They only lost
Funny enough, David Ayres was the one sounding the siren before the game.
I didn't know the score of the game and I load up TH-cam for a different reason and I see this thumbnail that I'm like... "Oh God no..."
As an Oilers fan I offer my sympathies and solidarity with my Leaf brothers and sisters.
Really hope you guys love Hyman as much as we did 🙏🏻
@@LisaMo3434 We do! His work ethic reminds us of players like Ryan Smith, but I would rank Hyman as having better hands and a better shot.
The Oilers had some easy competition (Coyotes) so it's hard to judge them now, we'll see how things even out in 20 games. And I feel the same for Toronto, they are a far better team than the record looks and I'm sure they will string a few winning streaks that will erase this deficit of losses pretty quickly.
They have the puck and do nothing with it. Steve absolutely nailed it!
they arent making the playoffs this year, and i dont plan on watching many games this year, but i will continue to watch your lfrs and podcasts because they are awesome
@Xecnahc . maybe dubas will trade em away for a couple rentals for a late push! LOL!
The thank you in sign language is a nice touch.
Steve would play a good animated seagull
The biggest lessons I take from the Leafs (as not a Leafs fan) is tips for my Eastside Hockey Manager team. On how to not do contract and roster construction. No clue how you fix the Leafs because my "career" as a GM started after I saw the Leafs do these things...
As a Pens fan I want to congratulate Mathews for scoring in this game. Now Toronto's big 3 have as many goals for the season as O'Connor had in the game against them.*
*Yes I know I have to get this jab in now because it won't be true for very long.
The follow through rule is a new rule only a couple years old; it used to be you had to be in control of your stick at all times. I think they should change it slightly. Don't call follow throughs on shot attempts in the offensive zone, but clearing/dumping the puck from the neutral or defensive zone you need to be in control of your stick and can be called for highsticking.
Remember: the Leafs have sunk nearly half their cap space into three forwards who have two goals and five points across seven games. _Combined._
I'm honestly surprised Dubas hasn't been run out of town by a mob of royally pissed-off fans yet.
He won’t even make it to the playoffs if the team still looks like shit lol
We were all waiting for this
Love you buddy, don’t lose you mind please we need the content
Dude, he's an unwavering Leafs fan. If that's not proof that Steve's noggin went byebye ages ago, what is?
One of the only upsides to last night's broadcast was the fact that I saw a "watch a leafs game with Steve Dangle" ad and got very excited. That's about it
I really think signing Tavares was a mistake, Not saying it's his fault at all but he is the Captain and I think we can all agree his cap hit is atleast 3 million high
4 million high? The guy was being offered $15 million a season to play elsewhere. No, the real mistake was signing the young guys like they had the resume of JT. Matthews is going to prove it over the duration, Marner on the other hand has played down his value and I think he's the one who's $4 million overpaid.
@@BAMFshee and imagine Hyman Kadri and Bunting all playing together for example
@@mortimerreed I believe 13 from San Jos was his highest offer but that doesn't mean anything...Tavares is not a top 20 player and is being paid like a top 5. Marner is overpaid but you could argue the Tavares contract is partly the reason why, even if you assume without Tavares Marner is still making his current cap hit, Marner, Matthews and Nylander are enough stars and are all drafted and developed. Tavares is making 11 million with that Toronto can keep Kadri and Hyman and have actual heart. I know people offered Tavares more but that doesn't make his current contract smart...Just because someone else is willing to jump off a 130 meter cliff doesn't make jumping off a 110 meter cliff smart.
@@AceMatthew25414 Tavares makes whoever he's with better. Marner isn't a star without him sorry not sorry but he gets what he wants (to play with Matthews) and regresses but yeah keep thinking that's a star. Matthews has been the real deal and this franchise is squandering him.
@@mortimerreed Lol oh my god. Marner is absolutely a star.
I would love to see the team be more physical to scare the opposing team into making more mistakes. Their forte is natural skill, which is what takes over when a game gets chippy and emotions are high, and I think playing physically is the way to turn the game that way.
honestly Steve, I'm not paying any more attention to the Leafs after tonight. I'll check in at game 60 or in the post season if they make it. at this rate they wont though
Dubas went all in last year, knowing it would be at a cost this year. It’s the teams fault for not capitalizing on that opportunity, but also his fault for putting all his eggs in one basket.
@@1313skr FIRE DUBAS. That's a start.
5:48 “Rahh!”
I nominate this for the LFR16 intro
Hola Steve, been a little while since the last time we took your goalie and beat you. Good things come in pairs :)
it's aCTUALLY in 3's so i predict your gosh DARN secretary will have to suit up as starting center next game and pot the winner past mrazek.
This core has 13 games left to prove to me that they can be above 500 by at least 5 games by game 20. if not begin to dismantle it piece by piece. Reilly is the obvious place to start. That means theyre going 10-3-0 in the next 13 games...yikes seems like a miracle already. The reason is they need to start winning more games now as it will get much tougher later when teams really get desparate to make the playoffs. I will be fine with 4 games above 500 as well