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Sharks @ Leafs - Dec. 11th, 7:00pm - TSN4

The Leafs overplay Matthews and Nylander late in the third and then they are gassed in 3 on 3 where they also overplay them. Bérubé needs to consider using more than 2 forward groups in OT
 
herman said:
While that’s true, it’s regular season December, so he should get some reps in case he gets caught out there when games matter more. They take him off the wing (for reasonable reasons) in DZ play but more experience can have long term positive impact.
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Leafs are still out of the playoffs aren't they...I'd argue the games right now are pretty important.
 
L K said:
The Leafs overplay Matthews and Nylander late in the third and then they are gassed in 3 on 3 where they also overplay them. Bérubé needs to consider using more than 2 forward groups in OT
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Hello Nick Robertson...and while we're at it, if Cowan is worthy of second line duty all game, how about an OT shift. Both those guys are creative, quick, and work hard...
 
It's hard to argue against putting Willy out there as often as possible in OT. My beef is having him out 6 on 5 when you have a 1-goal lead. He's not entirely responsible for the play that led to the tying goal, mind you. But you should play the best defenders in that situation.
 
herman said:
While that’s true, it’s regular season December, so he should get some reps in case he gets caught out there when games matter more. They take him off the wing (for reasonable reasons) in DZ play but more experience can have long term positive impact.
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This is his 16th season of strong organized hockey or better - his 11th with the Leafs. If he hasn't caught on and got that experience by now ...
A player has to be interested in doing that sort of thing. Nylander has shown little sign of consistent interest.
Maybe if he can demonstrate with some reps in the first and second period for a few months ...
 
Guilt Trip said:
Yup. Biggest concern is OEL...that will be a huge loss.
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Somewhat surprisingly as a left hander, given that they concluded he was better on the left side after last season, he was doing well with Rielly ... He's a top 4 on this team - no question.
 
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