For all the people who think Keefe is not an issue or don't have problems with him as the coach, Reaves being out during the final minutes of a game just points out why he isn't the coach that will elevate/inspire this team to win in the playoffs.

Let's be real, Game 7 of the SCF, Reaves isn't on the ice...

I think Keefe was testing his 4rth line to see what he can live with them being out for... Not necessarily out for the final minute, but if they get line matched with the 2nd line for a shift, can they handle it...

You saw who he put after right; Kampf-Matthews-Nylander

I mean this with the most respect possible...but WTF is a coach doing that THIS late in the season?

It's one thing to try things early in the season to try to find things that work, it's completely different with 10-ish games left. All I'm saying is...things should already be figured out and it's supposed to be about locking down on good habits so that when the playoffs begin, it's second nature and it's not something players are still iffy about.

It's maddening...

For all the people who think Keefe is not an issue or don't have problems with him as the coach, Reaves being out during the final minutes of a game just points out why he isn't the coach that will elevate/inspire this team to win in the playoffs.

As for using Reaves in the playoffs? Absolutely will need to have him in some games to keep the rats of other teams in check but definitely not a every game player for sure.

Goaltending is tricky because Woll is the guy of the future but he definitely hasn't earned the game 1 start. There's also Matt Murray and how he's had his surgery so...maybe he is a real option after whatever conditioning stint he goes through with the Marlies.

I guess the goalie stuff will depend on how Samsonov looks in game 1.

It's bc Keefe knew the Leafs were going to make the playoffs at 99% confidence vs when they were in WC1 spot to begin it... Then add all the injuries, he's never really had a near full team to tinker with

And considering how many options he has currently for the 4rth line and the way he was playing his guys at the Florida/Tampa game, he's either:

1. Looking to see whether he has 3 or 4 lines he can roll, essentially seeing if he needs to run 11/7 or:

2. Holding his cards to himself because he knows any visible decision he makes will be overanalyzed, kind of like what Florida did last year and MTL did in '21

McMann wtf are you doing lul

Were trying to stay out of the box

Also what happened to playoff officiating lul

This just be jerk off Pitt give us 1 PP lul

Man...you are talking like Leafs are the only team that has dealt with injuries. Injuries happen but still doesn't mean you shy away from experimenting early in the season but have a solid plan that every player should be locked in on once the season is down to 30 games left.

How long has Keefe been the coach? Every season it seems to be the same song and dance. It's almost like he and the team is on auto pilot early on and then come March they realize "oh **** we need to have a solid plan of how we are going play in the playoffs".

Such a loser mentality..

I've seen man-games lost to injury.
How about $-games lost to injury. or point-games lost to injury based on salary $/game OR points/game prior to the injury.

Not counting the remainder of tonights game Leafs have 5 games left

Matthews needs 5 more to get 70 (will probs play 4 of the remaining 5 games)

Lets see but tying Ovie's 07-08 total is no small feat congrats to him

I think Matthews only sits the last game if he has 70 already. No way he sits the last game while at 69, 68, or even 67 if Keefe wants to keep his job

Man...you are talking like Leafs are the only team that has dealt with injuries. Injuries happen but still doesn't mean you shy away from experimenting early in the season but have a solid plan that every player should be locked in on once the season is down to 30 games left.

How long has Keefe been the coach? Every season it seems to be the same song and dance. It's almost like he and the team is on auto pilot early on and then come March they realize "oh **** we need to have a solid plan of how we are going play in the playoffs".

Such a loser mentality..

He's just got to give them a chance to win

For all the people who think Keefe is not an issue or don't have problems with him as the coach, Reaves being out during the final minutes of a game just points out why he isn't the coach that will elevate/inspire this team to win in the playoffs.

As for using Reaves in the playoffs? Absolutely will need to have him in some games to keep the rats of other teams in check but definitely not a every game player for sure.

Goaltending is tricky because Woll is the guy of the future but he definitely hasn't earned the game 1 start. There's also Matt Murray and how he's had his surgery so...maybe he is a real option after whatever conditioning stint he goes through with the Marlies.

I guess the goalie stuff will depend on how Samsonov looks in game 1.

Letting in bad goals isn't great at giving us a chance to win. Woll should be the starter

Woll's confidence is too shaky rn.... And Sammy's on a heater