2025-26 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

[L K]

Also not going to be able to see if his second playoffs would be a repeat of his first now. Not good news for his agent.

He really needs those 3 goals to hit the magical 30 goals instead of 28 or 29 that seems to give silly contract bumps.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

He really needs those 3 goals to hit the magical 30 goals instead of 28 or 29 that seems to give silly contract bumps.

That might be a good thing if the Leafs want to circle back on him in the offseason.

 

[AtomicMapleLeaf2]

I know that this must contrarian for a Leafs fan on this board, but I'm rooting for the Habs. Growing up in the 70s as a Leaf fan they were always my second favorite team because they were winning.

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

I know that this must contrarian for a Leafs fan on this board, but I'm rooting for the Habs. Growing up in the 70s as a Leaf fan they were always my second favorite team because they were winning.

GO HABS GO!!!!

I would prefer the Leafs be in the Habs position, but they are not. No reason not to cheer them on.

 

[lamajama]

Minor rumour about Ron Francis who is leaving the Kraken being potentially
Interested in the Leafs job…..Tre Version 2 in results. Like JFC….

 

[Guilt Trip]

Minor rumour about Ron Francis who is leaving the Kraken being potentially
Interested in the Leafs job…..Tre Version 2 in results. Like JFC….

Ontario boy. Immediate credibility. Don't know enough about what he's done with the Canes and Seattle to know if he's a contender or not.

 

[cw]

He really needs those 3 goals to hit the magical 30 goals instead of 28 or 29 that seems to give silly contract bumps.

I think he's pretty much there for negotiations. His ice time is well down compared to most of those around him in goal scoring. I'm sure his agent will point that out.
He's had some puck luck in Seattle. But they gave him top 6 minutes with some good players and he responded with 8 goals in 13 games.
He's getting 2 mins/game PP time in Seattle vs 48 secs with the Leafs and played with some of their top guys. He's been in on 35% of their goals and scored ~24% of them since he arrived.

In the playoffs, he was 12th among the Leafs forwards in ice time. You're not going to put up a lot of points in those minutes.
He's one of the fastest skaters in the league, hits, protects his teammates and is defensively responsible.
By July 1, he's going to do very well with his contract.