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Non-Hockey Chatter / Re: Coronavirus

« on: July 19, 2022, 12:47:58 PM »

Stebro is back!

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Ok Blue Jays Talk / Blue Jays fire Charlie M

« on: July 13, 2022, 03:52:44 PM »

Well Charlie is gone. I like the Dude, but they were not producing.

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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: 2022 NHL Draft Discussion

« on: July 08, 2022, 12:13:42 PM »

We have no goalies now, cool

But now, they might be able afford an upgrade.

They have to. If they dont come out with a legit starter this has to be the end of the Dubas era. 

Ritchie and Mrazek having to be traded away off last season is still an issue for me.  Dubas has mismanaged draft pick assets and it’s part of why we have no prospects to fill in gaps in the roster

I basically agree with downtrading to get out from Mrazek but yeah, bottom line is it cost Dubas a 1st to get rid of a bad mistake.  So yeah gunnar36.

But, respectfully, that’s not really a fair assessment.  This is not like the Marleau deal where the first is out the door.  As others mentioned, a close second is coming back.  It’s fair to feel disappointed, but it’s not fair to describe this as costing a first.

First of all, I'm not disappointed.  I posted earlier that this draft, for sure, is a time to trade down.  But it objectively did cost them a first and objectively was done to fix a GM's mistake.

Mzazek was only a real mistake in hindsight. He just didn't work out. Dubas needed an experienced 1-B in case Campbell faltered.  He needed to bring in someone with long term NHL experience or he would have been toasted. If Mzazek had even a decent season we would all be singing different song. 

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General NHL News & Views / Re: Coaching and management changes around the league

« on: June 16, 2022, 11:42:09 AM »

I don't want Spencer to leave the Leafs (yet).

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Non-Hockey Chatter / Re: Coronavirus

« on: June 14, 2022, 12:01:52 PM »

I am sorry  to hear that as well. My wife went through long chicinguna,  a mosquito spread virus and she was in bad shape for several years. It was horrible. Thank God she recovered but has a heart murmur from it.

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Former Leafs: Ex-Files / Larry Hillman passes at 85

« on: June 05, 2022, 12:41:54 PM »

The old Leafs are falling, another Larry Hillman won 4 Cups with the Leafs in the 60's and another 2 with other teams.

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Non-Hockey Chatter / Re: The Official TV Thread

« on: May 23, 2022, 07:25:02 PM »

I feel like at this point we've just named all of the Amazon shows.

Holy smokes, thanks for the rundown.  Is Wheel of Time anywhere decent, I guess its time to find out.

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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: Giordano signs 2-year extension 800k AAV

« on: May 23, 2022, 07:23:20 PM »

It's a great signing, I found Gio to have a calming affect on the entire D and plays very steady.  I think it is a steal of a deal.  Now time to move out Muzz, Holl and that goalie that I can't spell, whose name is not Campbell. Spezz is done as a player, but development coach, part of staff, yes please.  Simmonds should be mentoring Marlies.  Douglas will be our 4th line C next year no doubt.

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Non-Hockey Chatter / Re: The Official TV Thread

« on: May 22, 2022, 12:08:04 PM »

any recommendations on Amazon Prime, I am trying out the 30 day free membership, don't know if its worth it.

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Ok Blue Jays Talk / Re: 2021 MLB General thread

« on: May 19, 2022, 05:45:19 PM »

Sources: The Yankees cut third-round pick Jake Sanford after he allegedly stole bats and gloves from teammates and tried to sell them online. He also allegedly scammed fans, selling autographed equipment and never delivering: https://t.co/SzalxLAqjc

— Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) May 18, 2022

But... Why?

Because some people are naturally bent.  I knew a guy who landed a dream job in Bermuda. Getting into a job there is like getting into Fort Knox. Great position, prestige, fantastic money and he does several bent things and gets himself tossed.  Last I heard he was selling used cars in southern England.

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Leafs Rumours & Speculation / Re: Armchair GM Thread 2022-2023

« on: May 19, 2022, 02:09:54 PM »

Hope that Spezza is retained as a player development coach.  They need his message.

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Non-Hockey Chatter / Re: The Official TV Thread

« on: May 18, 2022, 12:27:13 PM »

First Lady also is entertaining, follows the lives of Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama and weaves back and forth across time as they advance through stages in their lives.  Some very good actress's including Michelle Pfeiffer, Violet Davis and Gillian Anderson.
I gotta say the guy who plays Obama is a spot on voice double.

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Non-Hockey Chatter / Re: The Official TV Thread

« on: May 17, 2022, 11:42:55 AM »

The Staircase has been excellent so far,  on Crave.

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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: Stanley Cup Playoffs - Round One - Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning

« on: May 15, 2022, 12:09:03 PM »

I am going to take the total blame for the series loss. At the beginning of the first game I noticed Paul and I said to my son, "that Paul is a Leaf killer".   I remembered him scoring a few against the Leafs when he was with Ottawa.  Wish we had traded for him now.

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2021/22 Leafs Game Day Threads / Re: R1, G7: Lightning @ Leafs - May 14th, 7:00pm - CBC, TSN 1050

« on: May 15, 2022, 12:05:30 PM »

Its really hard to be optimistic right now as I look ahead to next season.
Next year Reilly's salary gets a bump, Campbell will be looking for a big raise, will be tough to try and resign Mikheyev. Not a lot in the prospect pipeline in the way of maiking this team more playpff competent.  Our D is aging and Dubas keeps favouring undersized skill guys in draft.⁹

So who is Knies, an undersized skill guy?