OldTimeHockey
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Easy peasy
2025-26 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion
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herman
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Main issues for the Leafs in the early goings on the stat sheet are just symptoms of inconsistent execution and disjointed chemistry, in my opinion.
There’s enough talent, there’s plenty of effort. Some guys gotta learn how to lay the dump-in more advantageously (consult with the D and Goalies on where they hate to retrieve pucks from), and some guys gotta learn when to step on the gas and when to ease up for an opportunity.
Systems-wise they might need to tweak some of the PK triggers on when to attack the carrier, and PP Rielly needs to either be told or take the initiative to carry into the zone if the PK is selling out on the drop.
Then it’s a matter of gelling and calibrating the right intensity level to practice for the playoffs while pressing at the right moments to win games.
There’s enough talent, there’s plenty of effort. Some guys gotta learn how to lay the dump-in more advantageously (consult with the D and Goalies on where they hate to retrieve pucks from), and some guys gotta learn when to step on the gas and when to ease up for an opportunity.
Systems-wise they might need to tweak some of the PK triggers on when to attack the carrier, and PP Rielly needs to either be told or take the initiative to carry into the zone if the PK is selling out on the drop.
Then it’s a matter of gelling and calibrating the right intensity level to practice for the playoffs while pressing at the right moments to win games.