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822523658304454660 Kristen Shilton ‏@kristen_shilton babcock had this to say about matt martin today. which is what everyone says. if you're still mad about his contract you're the only one.

Informed perspective is our friend. EtWX7ZYl-pQ

Hyman HM Marner

So what in your mind does JVR fetch? In an ideal world yeah, agreed. Possibly, but I'd like to see him and Kap lead the Marlies to at least a winning record before we're ready to say they are definite upgrades over any of our current top nine wingers.

I gather that's because you're against the idea, in general of ever having to lose a player (via UFA) without getting some sort of asset back in return. Problem is, Polak/Hunwick, even JVR aren't rebuilding pieces.  They're pieces for bubble/contending teams to improve either D depth or scoring...

Yeah, I think that has to do with the this version of the Leafs not being time tested and battle hardened. Just too early to tell. But in a few games of the second half, if they look like are in a good position to pin down home ice advantage, rather than fight for a post-season spot, it becomes...

Actually, Corrado has already had that this season. Hard to believe I know, but tomorrow will be Corrado's 2nd game with the Leafs this season.

That's why I said I want to see how the next few games shake out for the Leafs.  They could very well be exiting the "mushy middle". And I generally agree that the mushy middle aren't legit contenders. Do you just consider each division leader a contender, or does it go beyond that?

I hear ya and its an interesting concept. But a winning mix for a team at the deadline, comfortably in a playoff spot generally won't disturb that mix through the trading of roster players for futures during that season.  They look for the piece to push that team over the top. That's why the...

Not Polak by himself.  Spaling went in the deal too and we had to take back Torres (which we could afford). Its also a very late 2nd, nearly 3rd last summer and probably will be again next Summer. But as of right now (we'll see how the next few weeks shakes out), the Leafs aren't sellers. With...

Do you see either going for a 2nd rounder on their own?  Right now this is a playoff team and Polak and Hunwick are a part of the chemistry that makes them so. That's more valuable than a 3rd to 5th rounder.

I guess my thinking on Hunlak ATM is that they're more valuable to the team right now, than the draft picks they'd return as rentals. If they go, I can see a package along with 1 of Bozak or JVR and maybe a pick/prospect to shore up the current team's D.

Could Harper?

I don't see the Leafs making many moves, but I don't see them shying away from something that gives them an opportunity to shore up the top 4, either. I remember when Nonis stood pat...

Here's hoping the vast majority of Canadians aren't as dumb as our brothers and sisters in the south. At least he doesn't go around, grabbing women's crotches. Times are dark, indeed.

Avs Fire Sale! Rebuild kickoff for the Islanders! Snow Could Melt on the Hot Seat! Rookie GM Chayka Wants to Make a Splash in the Desert! Duck Hunting for D! Can the Leafs solidify their top 4 and get that needed RHD? THE 2017 TRADE DEADLINE WATCH IS UPON US!

Sure, I'll chime in. A+  Auston Matthews A    Mitch Marner, Nazem Kadri, James Van Reimsdyk A -  Fredrik Andersen, William Nylander, Jake Gardiner B + Connor Brown, Zach Hyman, Tyler Bozak, Nikita Zaltsev B    Morgan Reilly, Antoine Bibeau, Curtis McElhinney (Very small sample for those two...

Matthews for out-dueling Eichel. HM Gardiner for stepping up!

FTR I'm thrilled that he's owning me too, ATM.  8)

Wow that last 10 game stretch was nifty! Couldn't be happier that I was light on the win department! Back and tanned and in with my 1 game late prediction again for the next stretch. I don't think we'll repeat the dominance of the last ten but I think we'll give a solid 5-3-2 showing...