> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Tuesday FTB: The Maple Leafs next game against Edmonton could be interesting - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-chat-edmonton-oilers-struggling-lets-twist-the-knife/ - Published: 2022-01-04T11:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2022-01-04T11:00:00.000Z - Description: The Oilers are in a tailspin, the Leafs could really twist the knife - Author: Brian Stewart - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 The Edmonton Oilers are struggling. Their record is 3-8-2 since the start of December, losing to the likes of the Islanders, Devils, and the Kraken (twice!) in that span. Four of the bottom 10 teams in the league. Last night they lost 4-1 to the Rangers, who are actually a good team this year. But it was a 4-1 in a rough span of losses, including blowing leads and losing in overtime. After the struggles they’ve had for a few years when everyone constantly expects them to be contenders, people are out for blood. They’re not having a fun time right now. > here is dave tippett's full presser, which lasted a full ... \*checks notes\* ... 1:54\. [pic.twitter.com/VyITxLamzm](https://t.co/VyITxLamzm?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — zach laing (@zjlaing) [January 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/zjlaing/status/1478199433263124480?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > I blame Jared for this [https://t.co/cMrwy8l92k](https://t.co/cMrwy8l92k?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/uhc6OWpuEA](https://t.co/uhc6OWpuEA?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — bobbi :) (@mo\_gardiner) [January 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/mo%5Fgardiner/status/1478169346602156032?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And you know what that means! One segment of Oilers fans and media are blaming the coach for not getting more out of a team that has tons of talent. Others are blaming the GM for never building around their stars that well, or not well enough. And then there are the ones that blame the players. Not just any players, their best players. > Mark Spector just said not to fire Dave Tippett and said Mcdavid and Draisaitl need to step up. I hate this guy with a passion > > — Ahmed (@AhmedMayta) [January 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/AhmedMayta/status/1478195048047022083?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It just so happens that the next game that Edmonton plays is on Wednesday against the Maple Leafs. And the Maple Leafs may be without their best player for a while... > Sheldon Keefe said Auston Matthews and Dean Chynoweth both tested positive on their rapid antigen tests but they are awaiting results of their PCR tests. > > — Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/joshuakloke/status/1478075278639435776?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) So imagine if the struggling Oilers come into Toronto without Auston Matthews and lose again to extend their misery? Especially with how much they hate the Leafs and Toronto media out west. Imagine? ## LEAFS LINKS [Back to Excited Episode 162: The Leafs play a game!](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/back-to-excited-episode-162-the-leafs-play-a-game/) | by AT Fulemin and Arvind [Leafs Prospect Roundup: World Juniors cut short, Niemelä contract news, Miettinen finding his form](https://theleafsnation.com/2022/01/03/leafs-prospect-roundup-world-juniors-cut-short-niemela-contract-news-miettinen-finding-his-form/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | by TLN [Sheldon Keefe on Auston Matthews’ positive COVID-19 test](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2022/01/03/sheldon-keefe-on-auston-matthews-positive-covid-19-test/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | transcript by MLHS [Monday Morning Leafs Report: T.J. Brodie is the master of slides and subtlety](https://theathletic.com/3045801/2022/01/03/monday-morning-leafs-report-t-j-brodie-is-the-master-of-slides-and-subtlety/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | by The Athletic [Elite Prospects wrote this great article](https://eprinkside.com/2022/01/03/film-room-matthew-knies-mastery-of-gaining-the-inside-lane?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) breaking down Matthew Knies, one of the Leafs’ top prospects now. > Matthew Knies has smashed early expectations with his combination of power and finesse. [@MitchLBrown](https://twitter.com/MitchLBrown?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) hits the film room to show you why. [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[#PrideOnIce](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrideOnIce?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[#Gophers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > 🔗[https://t.co/PenPlOEg1k](https://t.co/PenPlOEg1k?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/1AGUDPbOGi](https://t.co/1AGUDPbOGi?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — EP Rinkside (@EPRinkside) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/EPRinkside/status/1478078110876712966?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It has a detailed analysis of his strengths and mechanics, including video examples. If you want the TL;DR, there’s this money quote. Considering all of this, it’s fair to say that Knies has been Minnesota’s best player in his first year. This team has 15 NHL draft picks, with another player (Ben Meyers) likely to sign with an NHL team when the season’s over. He’s two points back of the team lead. In a five-game sample, he leads the team in Game Score, which combines stats like expected goals, zone entries, and defensive breakups. The Marlies won against Belleville last night 4-2, which includes this highlight reel goal to open the scoring. > Ryan Chyzowski opens the scoring for the Marlies after Mac Hollowell makes a great stretch pass and Pavel Gogolev completes the fake one-timer pass.[#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#Marlies](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Marlies?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/ye7mH0RtD6](https://t.co/ye7mH0RtD6?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Nick Richard (@\_NickRichard) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/%5FNickRichard/status/1478097690789617664?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Marlies will have have an adjusted schedule: > News: The Toronto Marlies announce today the following time changes to three upcoming home games: > > Jan. 5th vs. Utica: 7:00pm -> 1:00pm > Feb. 16th vs. Utica: 11:00am -> 7:00pm > Apr. 6th vs. Syracuse: 11:00am -> 7:00pm [pic.twitter.com/pWZ3sXzhHA](https://t.co/pWZ3sXzhHA?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/TorontoMarlies/status/1478033464570138626?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ## MISCELLANEOUS HOCKEY LINKS [NHL Rumour Roundup: Is it almost time for the Oilers to make a move?](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nhl-rumour-roundup-almost-time-oilers-make-move/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | by Sportsnet [Senators add three players, one coach to COVID-19 protocol](https://www.tsn.ca/ottawa-senators-add-three-players-one-coach-to-nhl-s-covid-19-protocol-1.1741337?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | by TSN.ca Some good nerd stuff for those into analytics. > good work here by [@hockeystatisti1](https://twitter.com/hockeystatisti1?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), but i especially liked this finding :)[#pointz](https://twitter.com/hashtag/pointz?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [https://t.co/IELOuyaXnZ](https://t.co/IELOuyaXnZ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/7DCBIWIwrO](https://t.co/7DCBIWIwrO?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — dom at the athletic (@domluszczyszyn) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/domluszczyszyn/status/1478137249258684417?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Speaking of nerds, the Sabres are continuing to stockpile them. We’ll see if they actually listen to their advice. > The Sabres have added a data engineer to their analytics department, hiring Matthew Barlowe. He most recently worked as an operations analyst for the NBA's Houston Rockets. [https://t.co/1cbS18MGzQ](https://t.co/1cbS18MGzQ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — John Vogl (@BuffaloVogl) [January 3, 2022](https://twitter.com/BuffaloVogl/status/1478057362959343620?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)