Compare the Leafs to the Habs

barry33 · Guru

Compare the Leafs to the Habs

Nil d · Guru

Great analysis, barry.

Now could we see the other 28 teams? And could we have today, please?

brooklynhabfan · Guru

Great post. I'm just replying to shove it back up the board, as I don't think it was seen enough. Too many original posts about canning CJ will have that effect.

Habhead · Veteran Member

I agree, Toronto is definitely stronger than the Habs in certain area's. That's why it's even more imperative that Mtl bring a solid effort for a full 60 minutes (that includes goaltending) on most, if not every night. This team isn't good enough talent wise to have a few players take the night off and expect to win. There's a handful of players I'd like to see out of Montreal, but obviously Gainey needs a dancing partner to make any sort of deal.

barry33 · Guru

Habhead wrote:

I agree, Toronto is definitely stronger than the Habs in certain area's. That's why it's even more imperative that Mtl bring a solid effort for a full 60 minutes (that includes goaltending) on most, if not every night. This team isn't good enough talent wise to have a few players take the night off and expect to win. There's a handful of players I'd like to see out of Montreal, but obviously Gainey needs a dancing partner to make any sort of deal.

Habhead- of course I wrote this post the day that belfour looks horrible and the Laffs get blasted 8-2. I guess that is why I do not buy lotto tickets.

I di dwatch some of that game last night and I will say that they missed Lindros and (as much as it pains me to say it) Domi. That was a big presence missing from the lineup against Ottawa. And Belfour..well for all those pooping on Theo I suggest you watch the highlites of that game last night. I heard Belfour tried to commit suicide after the game by jumping in front of a train but it went between his legs.

Habhead · Veteran Member

Yes, I saw that game too. Belfour looked horrible, much worse than Theo has ever looked this year. Lindros was really jacked up at the beginning of the year to play in Toronto, but he hasn't played that well lately. Granted, he definitely does add some presence to the Leaf lineup.

The Sens seem to be in Toronto's heads now, it appears this is the year they'll handle the Leafs quite easily if they meet in the playoffs. But then again, there's still a long way to go and injuries can certainly play a part down the road.

plouf · Guru

Toronto needs to continue their (slight) youth movement and continue jettisoning old guys. Next it should be Allison and Belfour, who probably doesn't have much left.

I honestly think the Habs have as much straight-up talent as the Leafs. We definitely have more speed. It's just that our guys are very inexperienced. I think Kovalev-Koivu-Zednik is as good as the Sundin line when we're healthy.

And Theo is playing pretty well lately, even when hurt. The last two times I've seen Belfour play he's looked AWFUL.

AWOL · Veteran Member

Toronto's major weakness is coaching... Pat Quinn has no idea how to develop youth. They have some real talent in Wellwoood and Coliacovo, but yet Domi still gets icetime!