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Nice to see Gardiner finally getting more props. I feel like he's like the Rodney Dangerfield of the Leafs, often mentioned in trade rumours. Personally, I think he's benefited from the Babcock era as much as anyone, along with Kadri. I'd like to see both of them remain in the core. I think...

Wonder this factors into the Leafs making a move for another top 4 d-man. They sure have quite a few dangling parts, Leivo, Holland, spare part d-men, picks and prospects to try to find something. Hard to trade quantity for quality, though it has been done before. Might be too much to wish for.

I agree. He looks like a good future fit there. I think it would be cool if the Leafs could trade for - but pretty unlikely - Eric Gudbranson, and make him Matt Martin's new teammate. Gudbranson might be a perfect pairing for Jake Gardiner. it's doubtful though as the Nukes only acquired him in...

Matthews will be fine. He's hit a bunch of posts and crossbars of this stretch and had bunch of close misses. Not unlike what Kadri went through early last season getting used to Babcock. I would like to see what Soshnikov might do on that line. Just a question, has Hyman ever played center? I...

The Habs replaced Subban with whom they deem a respected leader... i.e. Shea Webber. Do the Leafs need to do likewise? Find a way to add the vet that everyone will look up to...a Wendal or Dougie type of guy. And what would they give up to get such an asset and who would fit that role in a deal...

Sosh keeps up tonight's performance and he won't be on 4th line for long. Who will be the casualty that moves down to that line? Leo, Hyman? Can't see anyone else. Brownie is earning his keep with Kadri. Seems to be a good move by Babs.

1. Kadri 2. Brown 3. Soshnikov

Can we replace Man of the Match with Leafs 3 Stars. Seems to make sense to me. See new topic.

Babs has been in Kadri's corner and that why he got his long term deal IMHO. Make no mistake Kadri is a guy that can be leaned on. His 5 goals to date are 4 more than he had at same time last year. Took him until Dec. 5 last year to pot his 5th. Also, last year he was competing really only with...

This is much ado about nothing. Everything will get taken care of. A bunch of media banter.

Can't believe this article. http://www.tsn.ca/five-potential-free-agent-targets-for-the-maple-leafs-1.518616 Must be a slow news day, so darts were thrown at a list of free agents. I can't imagine the Leafs having interest in anything on this list. Don't need any more left handed shooting...

I think Gardiner really benefitted from Babcock. He was relied on a lot and I saw far fewer gaffs from previous seasons. Babs had him playing with structure and not trying to do too much. Getting Phaneuf out also gave more responsibility all around the d and I think they responded pretty well as...

Five pages for a guy who never put on a Leafs uniform. Of course, it's really just about the money.

Wow that was fast. The ink was barely dry on my post. Canes must have seen it and decided to lock him up. LOL

I might be inclined (as you mentioned in another post) towards Cam Ward, if he's healthy, on a one-year deal (maybe two at right money), as back-up or someone to push Bernier. That would buy a bit of time to sort things out. Figure out which off all these young forwards make their way into the...

Thanks for the clarification. I agree that is probably good enough for now. But I guess I was asking you, beyond now, what direction do you think they should go? Or do you have an opinion on that at this point?

Just to clarify. I was using those to example, not to say their situations are exactly the same as where the Leafs are right now. Or that the Leafs should trade for Fleury or anyone else for that matter. Just pontificating on what may happen, whether I agree with it or not.  I am making...

So by saying "broader parameter," what do think is the best route to adding a quality 1 netminder, and is that within the next year or two, or farther down the road than that? If you think free agency, when would you make your move to get such a goalie, and what goalies fit that description as...

I am not seeing anything in the free agent market in terms of top flight goalies. All the best ones are pretty much locked up for years to come, so even if the Leafs are in a position to start contending in 2-3 years, there's not much available. I don't see teams trading potential #1 top flight...

I think the Leafs are going to make a big play during the draft to shore up their goaltending picture on a couple of fronts. First, by actually picking a netminder or two. I have a hunch they might go after Tyler Parsons, given the London connection, his solid if not spectacular play during the...