Saturday, January 29, 2011

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Time for change?

Brian Burke may have to consider firing his friend this off-season.
It has been a long time since I last posted. It has been hard for me to write anything about this team that hasn't already been said, and it is difficult for me to write about this team as it continues to struggle.

Entering this 2010/11 season, I had very high hopes. With improved goaltending, a new captain, and a few more players up front, I thought this team would be competing for a playoff spot. Instead, the Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves fighting to stay out of the draft lottery.

It is hard to say if this version of the team is any better then the team we saw struggle to compete last season. Between Giggy and the Monster, our goaltending has been only a small percentage better. Our defence has Brett Lebda continuing to give the opposition opportunities to score while Mike Komisarek gets paid a boat load to be, at best, a third pairing defender. The offence has moments where they look good, but then the team gets shut out by Dwayne Roloson. Seriously, Roloson must love it anytime he sees the Leafs are coming to town. I cannot remember him ever playing poorly against us.

This is not really what I wanted to talk about, really. What I did want to talk about was the coach of this hockey team, Ron Wilson.

Throughout the last three seasons, two things have been consistent with this Maple Leafs team. The powerplay has been anemic and the penalty kill has been an absolute joke. Both of these failures, at least from what I've seen, can both be blamed on the current coaching staff of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

This has been a huge frustration for me. I am not angry that the team has struggled, but that the powerplay has continued to look the exact same over three years with Kessel replacing Mats Sundin on the side boards. The coaching staff has failed to move players around and change to look of the powerplay despite the lack of success.

I remember when Paul Maurice was behind the bench, the Leafs started out with the cross crease pass to Tucker. As teams keyed in on that move, the powerplay shifted to focus more on an umbrella with Sundin on the side boards. When the powerplay struggled, the team tried different things instead of just staying with one system.

With Ron Wilson behind the bench, the players have changed completely but the results have stayed the same. I know this current Leafs team was not expected to set the NHL on fire, but they have looked absolutely pathetic on some nights. I think a coaching change needs to happen. This team may not be a lock for the playoffs right now, but is better then 26th overall in league.

Will Ron Wilson be the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs next season?

Monday, January 24, 2011

Boston and Los Angeles


The Bruins stroll into Los Angeles tonight to face an angry Kings team. Boston has given up a league low 109 goals and come off an impressive 6-2 victory in Colorado. The Bruins remain a threat in the playoffs having received ridiculous goaltending from Tim Thomas and shutting down the opposition.

The Kings for the 2nd time this season find themselves in a major slump. The Kings have won just 3 of their last 10 but do come off a 4-3 win in Phoenix the other night. The Kings sit 4 points out of the playoffs and need to get on track before it's too late.

Look for the Kings to come out flying tonight and get back on track.

Take the Kings -120

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Buffalo at Boston

Look for the Bruins to keep their winning ways going. Tonight's pick.

Boston -160

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Wednesday Prediction

NY Rangers should end two-game losing streak against Toronto at MSG

The Pick: NY Rangers -175 over Toronto

The NY Rangers have lost two in a row and have only scored eight goals in their last five games which prompted John Tortorella to call out his players, specifically Marian Gaborik. The head coach is obviously angry and we're expecting the team to feed off that against the Maple Leafs. The Rangers haven't played bad during the losing streak, but still did not get the results to show for it. During the loss on Saturday to Montreal, Carey Price stood on his head to give the Habs the win 3-2. On Sunday, the Rangers trailed the Flyers early, and mounted a comeback only to come up short and they lost 3-2. Toronto has won four of their last five on the road, but are also struggling to score goals recently. The Rangers have won two of the three meetings between this clubs and we expect that to continue.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Tuesday Prediction

Anaheim Ducks should begin four-game road trip with a win over Ottawa.

The Pick: Anaheim -105 over Ottawa

Since the other Southern California team let us down last night, we'll take a chance with the Anaheim Ducks on the road over the struggling Senators. The Ducks are clearly better at home than on the road, but tonight they face an Ottawa team without Jason Spezza, Alex Kovalev, and goalie Pascal Leclaire. Anaheim is without Ryan Getzlaf, but still has enough playmakers with Corey Perry, Bobby Ryan, and Teemu Selanne. Huge goaltending edge for the Ducks with Jonas Hiller over Brian Elliot. This is a game the Ducks must win if they want to be a playoff team. We can't see them taking Ottawa lightly.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Monday Prediction

Kings should cool of Stars in Dallas tonight on Versus

Prediction: Los Angeles +115

Last week: 2-3 (first losing week of the season)

The Los Angeles Kings concluded a brutal homestand by winning 5-2 over Edmonton on Saturday which made them 2-6 on the season-long eight straight games at Staples Center. Perhaps, the Kings got some confidence with that win, and are actually looking forward to going on the road. They played with more energy on Saturday and have seemed to finally get star players Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty more involved. Both players were exceptional against the Oilers at both ends of the ice. The Dallas Stars conclude a three-game homestand tonight and are coming off an impressive win over the struggling Thrashers on Saturday night. However, Dallas has had trouble with the Kings this season by losing the first two meetings, and the Kings have played well in Dallas the last few years. Los Angeles is the more desperate team entering tonight's action sitting three points out of the playoffs and ten points behind first place Dallas. A rested Jonathan Quick will be in goal tonight for the Kings who normally gives Dallas fits. We also feel the Kings should enjoy finally playing a road game.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Sunday Prediction

Look for the Anaheim Ducks to keep up their winning ways at the Pond against the Oil

Prediction: Anaheim -180

No team has won more games at home in the Western Conference than the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks record at the Arrowhead Pond is 16-7-1, and the Oilers are a woeful 7-11-4 on the road. The Ducks played last night and lost at Phoenix 6-2 in a game that saw Jonas Hiller get pulled after the 2nd period. The injury depleted Edmonton Oilers lost in Los Angeles 5-2 last night in a game that got out of hand midway through the third period. The fact that the Ducks had won six of seven entering last night, and have been solid at home makes them a safe bet. Edmonton is simply missing too many key players right now, especially on defense. Look for Anaheim to rebound from a poor effort and win once again at home.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Ottawa at NY Islanders


The Ottawa Senators come to Long Island to face an angry Islanders team tonight. During a taping of a TSN show Wednesday morning at the Coliseum, a reporter called the Islanders "a perennial dormat." During practice yesterday, Islanders center Zenon Konopka yelled at the reporter from the ice "We're not a doormat anymore." Konopka and John Tavares were interviewed by Newsdays' Katie Strang after practice. Konopka added, "We were just sitting there enjoying our morning coffee and yes, we take issue with being called a doormat. We have a good group of young guys that are making news like JT, Comeau, and Bailey who are working hard and playing well. So let's talk about us being a little underrated instead of a doormat." John Tavares, the Islanders number one pick of 09 has picked up his play as of late and is starting to resemble the potential superstar that he was projected to be. He also spoke up, "No one likes being called a doormat or being considered that at this level,"Tavares said. "We've done some really good things this year, we've beaten some good teams. We've held some good players in check. We've had our own success at many different stages. I don't think we're an easy team to play against."

The Islanders will once again start rookie goalie Kevin Poulin. Due to the trade of Dwayne Roloson and injury to Rick Dipietro, Poulin's NHL career has started earlier than expected. However, in 2 starts and almost 3 full games, Poulin is 1-1 with a .944 save percentage and 1.97 GAA.

The Senators are in a free fall and have lost 6 games in a row. Coach Cory Clouston's job is in jeopardy. The Senators coach has named a starting goalie the day before a game for this first time in his tenure. The Sens have called up 19 year old Robin Lehner. Lehner has made two appearances in relief this season without giving up a goal on 10 shots.

The Senators are coming off a 6-0 loss at the hands of the Bruins and people suspect that one more poor showing and Clouston could be out.

The Senators are a lost team heading into the Coliseum where the Islanders are 4-0-2 in their last 6 and are fired up feeling they still have a lot to prove.

The Pick: Islanders -110

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Washington at Tampa Bay


A battle for first place takes place in Tampa tonight as the Capitals stroll in to take on the Lightning. Both teams have played 43 games and have 55 points. After a long losing streak, the Capitals have turned it around and have only lost 1 time in regulation in the last 10 games.

The Capitals have returned a very similar team as last year but have not found the scoring touch they had last season. In 82 games, the Capitals averaged 3.88 goals a game last year and outscored their opponents by 85 goals, more than 1 goal a game. So far this season, they have averaged 2.93 goals a game and only outscored their opponents by 13 goals. Both stats aren't terrible, but when you look at Washington's 55 win season last year, they are not even close to reaching those numbers. Could the early playoff losses have shaken their confidence and swagger?

It also doesn't help when Alex Ovechkin is on pace for his fewest goals ever.

Tampa Bay has rebuilt their team in a few short years. It helps that throughout that process, they have kept Lecavalier and St. Louis. Add Steven Stamkos, who in our opinion will be talked about in the same vein as Crosby and Ovechkin in the next couple of years.

Both teams have a lot to prove and want to lay claim as the best in the Southeast division. We are going with Washington. They still have a lot to prove and the Capitals will bounce back after their 1-0 OT loss last week.

Pick: Washington +105

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Tuesday Prediction

Expect the Flyers to keep it rolling against Buffalo tonight

The Pick: Philadelphia -120 over Buffalo

If you listen to NHL coaches and analysts they always mention that when a team plays their first home game after a long road trip it's a difficult situation. That's what the Buffalo Sabres will be battling heading into tonight's game at home against Philadelphia. The Sabres had a successful west coast trip by going 2-0-1 and have only given up one goal in their last two. Although Buffalo is not scoring a multitude of goals, they are still finding ways to win. Tonight they face one of the more talented teams in the Eastern Conference in the Philadelphia Flyers who have won three games in a row and defeated Buffalo 6-3 earlier this season. The fact that Buffalo has a 6-17 record this season following a win, and have played under .500 at home this season bodes well for Philadelphia. Go with the more talented and consistent Flyers tonight at HSBC Arena.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Monday Prediction

Look for Blues to end three game skid at home against Phoenix

The Pick: St. Louis -145 over Phoenix

It's still only early January, but in the Western Conference every point matters and both these teams are on the outside looking in and only separated by one mere point. Although St. Louis has struggled recently, this is their last home game before a three game California trip, and they're starting to get injured players back in the lineup. This should be a close low scoring game, and we like the goalie matchup of Jaroslav Halak for the Blues against Illya Bryzgalov, who is making his first start in the last three games because of injuries. The Blues were outworked by the Rangers on Saturday night at home, which is rare since St.Louis is 14-6-2 at home. Look for them to rebound against an inconsistent Phoenix team.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

St. Louis at Toronto


The St. Louis Blues will travel into Toronto tonight to face the Leafs. Maple Leafs fans have been calling for Ron Wilson's head all season but the reality is, the roster lacks the talent needed to make the playoffs. The Leafs have yet to make the playoffs since the lockout, and currently sit 13 points behind 8th place Montreal for the 8th seed this year. Unless a dramatic turnaround, the Leafs won't be there again this season. Making matters worse is for the 2nd straight summer, the Maple Leafs will be without a top first round pick barring a trade. GM Brian Burke has traded away this year and last years first round pick in trades leaving them without a top prospect and player they could have acquired.

The Blues are a team that once again are battling injuries. T.J. Oshie remains out as well as David Perron, Andy McDonald and Paul Kariya. Oshie, Perron and McDonald are the Blues top scorers along with David Backes, who remains healthy. Alex Steen has picked up some of the slack on the scoring end while Jaroslav Halak continues to have an impressive season.

We give this one to the Blues and they battle for yet another playoff spot while being decimated by injuries.

Pick: St. Louis -120

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Tuesday Prediction

Look for Phoenix to win over Columbus to get back in the playoff race

The Pick: Phoenix -145 Over Columbus

Both clubs are on the outside looking in the difficult Western Conference playoff race heading into action tonight in Phoenix. Even though each team is sitting in last place in their respective division, they're still only a few points back for the 8th seed. The Coyotes are coming off a very tough 6-5 loss to the Wild in overtime on Sunday in a game they feel they should of won. The good news for Phoenix is that they're finally starting to score some goals in their last three games. Columbus recently had a three game win streak snapped by Nashville on Sunday night. Columbus coach, Scott Arniel benched his top line for the third period of that game. We like the goaltender matchup tonight for Phoenix between Ilya Bryzgalov and Steve Mason. We also like the fact that the Coyotes offense is playing better and that they are at home. In a night where it's hard to distinguish a clear cut winner on the schedule, the Coyotes look like the best option.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Monday Prediction

Look for the Sharks to cool of the white hot Canucks tonight at HP Pavilion.

The Pick: San Jose -135 over Vancouver

A possible Western Conference Finals preview will take place in San Jose tonight, as no team is hotter than the Vancouver Canucks as of late. Vancouver will be playing on consecutive nights after defeating Colorado 2-1 last night. Backup goalie Corey Schneider gets the call for the Canucks, putting his undefeated record on the line. The Canucks have won five in a row and have not lost in regulation in their last ten games. However, playing on back to back nights and playing in a building that they have not had success in lately may make them vulnerable tonight. In addition to that everyone in Canada is throwing accolades in their direction lately by anointing them the best team in the West. Maybe they are a bit tired and a little too high on themselves against a Shark team that is fighting for the Pacific Division lead and coming off a big win in Los Angeles. The Sharks have been a bit inconsistent lately, but are getting solid goaltending from Antti Niemi. Look for the Sharks to win a tight checking game at home and end the Canucks streak.