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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: Auston Matthews

« on: June 24, 2022, 01:04:20 PM »

Less skilled players have shown more
heart.   That is what we need to see.
to make any of this team a legend.

This is nonsensical.

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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: 2022 NHL Draft Discussion

« on: June 24, 2022, 01:02:21 PM »

Since Nylander is the only quality player TO has drafted outside of the top 5 in 8 years, Shanahan should be conducting the draft for TO. Of course, many Leaf fans even consider Nylander is a failure.

I think writing off Sandin(22yrs old) and Liljegren(23yrs old) this early is a tad shortsighted. Many Leaf fans may not agree.

I agree 100% with this. Some players still have upside like Knies and Robertson. Kind of ridiculous to expect the last 2-3 drafts to have long shots pan out immediately.

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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

« on: June 21, 2022, 11:21:21 PM »

Happy to see him win it. We may as well celebrate the fact that we have a very rare talent.

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General NHL News & Views / Re: SCF: Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A3)

« on: June 21, 2022, 12:07:30 AM »

I had a lot of interest in the first game, but had a wedding to attend on Saturday and had a few things to do tonight, so missed it. I definitely would catch an elimination game.

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General NHL News & Views / Re: SCF: Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A3)

« on: June 15, 2022, 06:48:59 PM »

If Tampa wins in fewer than 7 games can we lay claim to Leafs as the 2nd best team in the league?


Asking for a friend.

Yes. Yes we can.

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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: Hockey Podcasts

« on: June 15, 2022, 01:59:13 PM »

I finally have an iPhone after years of Android phones, and I need to know what’s a good podcast app to use. Any tips?

I'm thinking about switching back. Any particular reason?

Do you mean the reason that I switched to iPhone?

Yup!

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

« on: June 15, 2022, 07:38:56 AM »

**Breaking News** 🚨📰
I’m told the @NHLFlyers have offered their HC position to John Tortorella. More negotiations required for deal to be completed. @GrittyNHL over to you ! @NHL @StanleyCup #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/ibAi51BoFf

— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) June 15, 2022

Genuinely thought there’d be one of these from atop the can by now

I thought Torts was washed.

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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: Hockey Podcasts

« on: June 15, 2022, 07:37:51 AM »

I finally have an iPhone after years of Android phones, and I need to know what’s a good podcast app to use. Any tips?

I'm thinking about switching back. Any particular reason?

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General NHL News & Views / Re: New York Rangers (M2) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A3)

« on: June 13, 2022, 10:37:16 AM »

I think Leafs just need a ‘slightly’ more favourable first round match up to go on a run next year.

Sucks doesn't it. We have to hope for a weaker opponent to advance. With the talent on this team we should be steamrolling everyone.

We're literally watching a dynasty in the Lightning, but sure. Steamroll.

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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

« on: June 12, 2022, 11:11:55 PM »

I take the Leafs too but I don't think it's crazy for someone to prefer taking their shot with a top 1 or 2 goalie in the league in Shesterkin. Especially since there's also a lot of good pieces around him (like a former Norris winner, former Hart nominee, 50-goal scorer, multiple top draft picks who are NHL roster players).

Kreider is a 50 goal scorer in the sense that he did it this year. I'd bet every day of the week that he never comes close to replicating that.

Also, a lot of their top players aren't old but their core isn't nearly as young as the Leafs. Their young guys are nice but Lafreniere and Kakko don't look like Matthews and Marner. Shesterkin is carrying them.

I think the boat anchor right now is Tavares for us. I think if we redistribute his cap hit more evenly and I'd take the Leafs every time.

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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

« on: June 12, 2022, 01:23:36 PM »

I just heard Roger Lajoie on the fan say most leafs fans would would trade rosters with the rangers.

I mean maybe I’m in the minority but, no.

Heck no. They have some nice pieces but they were obviously pretenders.

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General NHL News & Views / Re: New York Rangers (M2) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A3)

« on: June 11, 2022, 10:46:02 PM »

The Lightning feel inevitable.

Yup!

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Main Leafs Hockey Talk / Re: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

« on: June 11, 2022, 11:53:33 AM »

CJ on TSN1050 on the Leafs' goalies:

"They’re going to be trying to find the guys that are making $1M & a half or $2M...it seems to me that the focus will probably be on to reclamation type projects or some below the radar guys"

Doesn't see them trading for Gibson for example.

— Willyston Riellander (@nylanderthews) June 10, 2022

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Kill me.

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General NHL News & Views / Re: New York Rangers (M2) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (A3)

« on: June 09, 2022, 11:14:57 PM »

The Lightning feel inevitable.

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

« on: June 09, 2022, 06:39:02 PM »

NEWS: The #leafs are parting ways with goaltending coach Steve Briere and intend to do an analysis of that department while conducting a search for his replacement.

More here ⬇️https://t.co/MoYvXcJbRq

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) June 9, 2022

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