[GDT/PGT] Vancouver Canucks @ Toronto Maple Laffs | February 8, 2021 | 4 p.m. PT | TVAS, SNP

[Dr. Crossbar]

Gotta keep Juolevi in the lineup. Especially for his confidence. He's making a difference. 

[-DLC-]

I don't always think of a player sitting these days as "benching" or punishment.  They need rest.  It IS a gruelling schedule despite how some choose to ignore it.  Maybe after having such a good game they wanted to let him just coast on that...let it marinade a little.  Not throw him into the fire to have it quickly erased (which may have been the case).

 

I always think that, with young/new players, it's a fine line to just throwing them in there.   It's a more metered approach.

 

I remember Gilbert Brule (one of my favourite Giants) and how he was wrecked when he came into the league.  Not really sure why...but it's not an immediate "OK GO" deal.  They have a better feel for things on the bench and can gauge how the players are dealing with pressure.

[EmilyM]

2 minutes ago, Dirtman said:

Hopefully Bailey stays in the lineup. Bring in Big Mac, let Rous sit. I'd love to see that.

Bailey has good wheels. On a team that doesn’t have a ton of top end speed, I’d be hard pressed to sit someone who gives you wheels on the forecheck.

[King Heffy]

Just now, VancouverHabitant said:

I know that people have mixed feelings about different new Sportsnet guys, but I don't mind this dude (Satiar Shah?) 

They've done a good job cleaning house, getting rid of Mark Lee, Dave Randorf, PJ Stock, Glenn Healy, Nick Kypreos.  Get rid of MacLean and Hrudy and their job is complete.  All the new guys have been an improvement over the unprofessional dirtbags they've turfed.

[Mo Grit]

3 minutes ago, Dirtman said:

Hopefully Bailey stays in the lineup. Bring in Big Mac, let Rous sit. I'd love to see that.

Who's Roussel?

[CanadianRugby]

Man I hope they pulled this one out!  It'd be so demoralizing to finally play so well and still lose.  Need a bounce.  

[Ghostsof1915]

Just now, ShawnAntoski said:

If this is true, as a Canuck fan, I would like to say that Laffs management made the right decision..

Not the hugest Babs fan. But if your players refuse to play defence, no that's not the right decision. Trade them for guys who will buy into a team game. 

[Pickly]

21 minutes ago, ShawnAntoski said:

I miss those Chapelle skits - lol

Comedy at its finest 

[-Vintage Canuck-]

Just now, Devron44 said:

Wanted to see them alternating, that never happened. Happy OJ is in 

It's been something I've been saying for a while, but Green seemed to be too adamant. They need to keep rotating after a few games.

[70seven]

[Jaimito]

Good 40

 

Stop need to play even better to win this. When you are in a losing streak, things can fall apart fast. Pay attention to details, manage ice time, compete hard.

 

Leafs are a confident team on a winning streak. They only have 7 shots but the score is tied. Expect them to play much better. 

 

Win da turd. 

[PhillipBlunt]

4 minutes ago, Qwags said:

He looks miles ahead of Chatfield. 

Because he is. 

[falcons]

I was going to watch below deck at 6 but I just might stick around and watch the third 

[DIBdaQUIB]

2 minutes ago, Dirtman said:

Hopefully Bailey stays in the lineup. Bring in Big Mac, let Rous sit. I'd love to see that.

 BAiley showing the value of a big body playing with energy.  Too often missing in our game. 

[garthsbutcher]

5 minutes ago, Qwags said:

He looks miles ahead of Chatfield. 

#SATFIELD

[-DLC-]

3 minutes ago, VancouverHabitant said:

I know that people have mixed feelings about different new Sportsnet guys, but I don't mind this dude (Satiar Shah?) 

I really like him....he's one of my favourites.  

[King Heffy]

2 minutes ago, ShawnAntoski said:

If this is true and as a Canuck fan, I would like to say that Laffs management made the right decision..

So you think allowing your players to play like AHL trash in their own end is an effective strategy?  There is a reason they get smoked in the first round every year.

[KILLER]

Just 2 more goals and Petey will have as many goals as posts hit. It was starting to look like he was aiming for them. 

[ShawnAntoski]

1 minute ago, Dr. Crossbar said:

Gotta keep Juolevi in the lineup. Especially for his confidence. He's making a difference. 

Hope, he gets the same opportunity that they gave to JC - playing alongside Edler

[oldnews]

The offseason went as most fans wanted it, ironically - at least 2/3 of free agency.

Very few wanted to see Demko traded.

Very few were willing to give Tanev a contract.

 

Most people were happy enough with the Schmidt deal.

If it's all about Toffoli, that's enough already.