"What a great night he had, Sittler, and I think it is great that the organization celebrates that. It is a historic night, and it still hasn't been broken. I just think the pride of the Leafs, what is expected, and the standard here. It's not that they're not trying to hold that up, but there is a little bit of juice this morning with having Darryl and Tiger coming in and speaking to the team."
"It is like every sport. When you watch hockey today and watch it back then, with the speed and the structure of the game - and the goaltending - there is no time out there now. Everybody can skate and get on top of you. Every team has a great structure. And the goaltenders are elite compared to back then."
Darryl Sittler and Tiger Williams visited the Maple Leafs, marking the 50th anniversary of Sittler's unbroken 10-point game and energizing the players. The visits reinforced team pride, expectations, and organizational standards, adding extra motivation during the morning skate. The era of Sittler is contrasted with today's game, which features greater speed, tighter structure, elite goaltending, constant pressure, and rapid decision-making. Players now face more skating ability and systematic play across teams. Joseph Woll is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, a matchup described as a significant challenge for the Leafs.
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