The Leaf’s season has been a roller coaster and there’s one particular thing that’s catching our attention despite solid performances from Austin Matthews and Mitch Marner something hasn’t been clicking as it should since Sheldon Keefe’s arrival recent data shows a notable drop in recent years Matthew’s presence on the
Ice guaranteed a 65% when rate but now we are dealing with 57% expected goals percentage has also dropped from 57 to 64% to 51% something needs to change let’s Dive Into the Blue Line where TJ Brody stands out by allowing the sixth most dangerous scoring chances per minute five of the Leaf’s six
Defensemen are below 50% in expected goals by percentage the question is why is our line blue isn’t working to overcome this crisis we need to consider changes on the blue line Puck movement a strength before appears to be in short supply adding players like Connor Timmons or
Nikita zerov could be the answer but it also presents challenges we want to hear from you Leaf’s Nation what do you think needs to be done to revitalize our Blue Line leave your comments below and of course don’t forget to give a like if you agree changes are needed follow us for more
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