{"id":3124,"date":"2024-04-20T17:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T17:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/?p=3124"},"modified":"2024-04-20T17:49:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T17:49:01","slug":"maple-leafs-wendel-clark-maple-leafs-chance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/20\/maple-leafs-wendel-clark-maple-leafs-chance\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Maple Leafs Wendel Clark Weighs in on Maple Leafs Chances"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wendel Clark, a beloved Maple Leafs legend, recently shared his insights on what it will take for Toronto to emerge victorious in their Round 1 matchup against the Boston Bruins. In a discussion with Kyper and Bourne, Clark emphasized the importance of toughness and patience in securing a series win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s2nPlayer k-duDUfzDVS2-3567248-11057\" data-type=\"float\"><\/div><script async type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?SC=duDUfzDVS2-3567248-11057\" data-type=\"s2nScript\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clark Sees This Maple Leafs Team as More Physical, But &#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Clark, the Maple Leafs must initiate toughness against the Bruins, leveraging their physicality while maintaining composure. He acknowledged that Brad Treliving&#8217;s work as the team&#8217;s GM has made the team bigger and tougher. Despite the presence of notable physical players like Bruins&#8217; pest Brad Marchand, Clark predicted a slightly less physical series compared to facing a team like Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Clark, the critical element for the Maple Leafs is patience. He stressed that the non-skill players on the team need to play patiently, avoiding unnecessary risks that could disrupt their game plan. By allowing the game to come to them and relying on their skilled players to outscore the opposition, the Maple Leafs can gain an edge in each series game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/17\/expect-maple-leafs-out-tough-bruins-playoffs\/\">Expect Maple Leafs to Out-Tough the Bruins in These Playoffs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clark Believes the Rules Matter and the Maple Leafs Must Be Careful<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about balancing intensity and composure in the playoffs, Clark highlighted the importance of staying disciplined within the rules. He cautioned against reckless penalties. Yet, he urged players to focus on effective forechecking, hard play, and finishing checks without crossing the line. 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No team can afford to give away goals due to avoidable mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3241-937x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3241-937x1024.jpg 937w, https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3241-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3241-768x839.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3241-1406x1536.jpg 1406w, https:\/\/oldprof.nhltradetalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_3241-1875x2048.jpg 1875w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Will Bobby McMann play for the Maple Leafs this series?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Clark&#8217;s insights provide a valuable perspective on the mindset and approach required for the Maple Leafs. 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