Umm we cant have a poor saviour on the team.

What would the neighbours think?
- Fakepartofme

(frank) Ottawa, Detroit and Buffalo!

I don't know if you saw the reports yesterday - it was buried on the bottom half of the front page of the Globe and Mail - but the Leafs have switched the shaving cream in the dressing room from Gillette to Barbasol.

Leafs management is stupid if they think they can just make these arbitrary changes without it affecting player development.

Sure, Nylander may never need to shave, but what about Brown, Matthews and Bracco?

And will Polak maintain his monobrow with the new shaving cream?

We obviously need Glucky to give his opinion on this, but I'mm guessing this will have a negative affect on the 2018-19 season.
- Atomic Wedgie

I like Barbasol. Its only $1 at Dollar General.

what's the caphit and term on wingmanwilly's contract? We better not be giving him a nmc...
- Tumbleweed

Overpaid and underperforming

Not a full NMC, just a partial NTC, but it basically states that I can only be traded to Buffalo, so basically a full no-trade

Time to find out what Raonic is made of.

I like Barbasol. Its only $1 at Dollar General.

- Leafsandbolts

i used to use that poop in the patch.. i never had to bring it with me cause you can always find it cheap on the road..

But now i shave like twice a year.

Overpaid and underperforming

Not a full NMC, just a partial NTC, but it basically states that I can only be traded to Buffalo, so basically a full no-trade
- WingmanWillie

try calling bergevin then. he'll probably sign you.

Time to find out what Raonic is made of.
- Atomic Wedgie

Jeremy?

Toronto Maple Leafs ‏@MapleLeafs 12m12 minutes ago
After a period of the Development Camp scrimmage, Team Blue (Greenway, Engvall, Brooks) leads Team White (Lindgren) 3-1. #TMLtalk

Matthews is on Team White. #bust

I like Barbasol. Its only $1 at Dollar General.

- Leafsandbolts

As someone who shaves their head, Edge shave gel is the tits. You'd think an organization that employed Mats Sundin would have better sense than to go to Barbasol.

"A very hardworking winger and great team player. Grundström plays an aggressive in-your-face type of game with plenty of intensity. Is strong on his skates, forechecks well and is very valuable on the penalty kill. He is not the most technically skilled player, but will chip in offensively and reads the game fairly well. Does a great job around the crease and along the boards. Great character with good timing in his hits. (EP 2016)"
-Carl Grundstrom (57th overall, 2016 Draft)




Both Korchkov and Grundstrom (sick last name for the brand of hockey he plays) were ranked 6th (Grundstrom) and 7th (Korchkov) among European skaters. They were taken 31st and 57th overall. I'd say that Grundstrom is a for sure bet to see on the Leafs within 3 years.
Despite both picks being ridiculed I would actually venture to say these players were steals.

Korchkov has always elevated his game in the playoffs - something to be weary of when it comes to Russian players, and has great size.

Even Woll has a nice resume and is committed to Boston College where he will be the #1 goalie - as well carries great size, and continue to develop while Andersen holds the reigns for the parent club.

Between Sparks, Bibeau and Kaskisuo getting close to NHL ready we will also be able to find an RFA backup in that group which will benefit us in a cap situation.

As well if any of these goalies become #1 material we would be able to trade him away for future assets, or hold a strong duo in the crease with Andersen locked in for 5 years.


I love the diversity of Hunters picks this year. 4/5ths of our players drafted last year were in the CHL, not including Bracco who opted out of college hockey for the OHL, which makes 7 of 9 players in the CHL from 2015 draft.

This year was completely different.
Of our 11 players drafted only 5 were in the CHL; 2 drafted from the OHL, 2 from WHL and one player from the BCHL. Less then 40% of our picks were from the CHL this year.
The rest were from European leagues or American development programs.
2 from KHL, 2 from USDP, 1 from SHL and Matthews from the Swiss league (NLA).

As well Hunter went for older players in this draft. I can't remember exactly what he said but it was along the lines of elder players still developing and having more room to grow.

I think we won't see a draft like this again from Hunter, unless this shows to pay huge dividends, because I think this draft was done with the knowledge and understanding of expansion drafts outside of the Black Knights.

With overage and European players, and rules set in place for an expansion draft, I think I know the reason why Korchkov, Grundstrom, Woll and Greenway were drafted. These players all have contracts or commitments to college that will keep them away from AHL for at least 3 years - which keeps them exempt from expansion rules.

I personally think Hunter is a (frank)ing genius.

i used to use that poop in the patch.. i never had to bring it with me cause you can always find it cheap on the road..

But now i shave like twice a year.
- Tanooki

Best thing to get is Proraso and a shave brush. I've been using that same one since 2010, no (frank)ing lie.



I only shave twice a week, but still. Aerosol is such a rip-off. And the brush gets your whiskers up so it's easier to shave.

As someone who shaves their head, Edge shave gel is the tits. You'd think an organization that employed Mats Sundin would have better sense than to go to Barbasol.
- Mr.Bobby

Not a fan of gels since they clog my razor too easily but I don't shave my head.

Toronto Maple Leafs ‏@MapleLeafs 12m12 minutes ago
After a period of the Development Camp scrimmage, Team Blue (Greenway, Engvall, Brooks) leads Team White (Lindgren) 3-1. #TMLtalk

Matthews is on Team White. #bust
- gravyface

omg Matthews cant even beat the Leafs

From everything I've read over the years, the mentorship the vets provide to the young kids is more on an everyday living level. These kids have been taken care of their entire lives - living with billets, etc.

All of a sudden they are living alone or with other kids, travelling around North America. They need to transition to adults.

The one story that sticks with me - I think it was Coffey and Kurri living together. Their energy levels were really low. Turns out all they were eating at their apartment was Oreos and milk.
- Atomic Wedgie

Holy crap.

You're probably right. Everyday things have a big impact on the player.

omg Matthews cant even beat the Leafs
- senstroll

Laine would have had 4 goals by now.

We all owe Spatso and apology.

Best thing to get is Proraso and a shave brush. I've been using that same one since 2010, no (frank)ing lie.



I only shave twice a week, but still. Aerosol is such a rip-off. And the brush gets your whiskers up so it's easier to shave.
- gravyface

Ahh.. ill keep that in mind.. i dont shave often, but gotta tame the neck beard once a week.

RAONIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just forced a 5th set.

"A very hardworking winger and great team player. Grundström plays an aggressive in-your-face type of game with plenty of intensity. Is strong on his skates, forechecks well and is very valuable on the penalty kill. He is not the most technically skilled player, but will chip in offensively and reads the game fairly well. Does a great job around the crease and along the boards. Great character with good timing in his hits. (EP 2016)"
-Carl Grundstrom (57th overall, 2016 Draft)




Both Korchkov and Grundstrom (sick last name for the brand of hockey he plays) were ranked 6th (Grundstrom) and 7th (Korchkov) among European skaters. They were taken 31st and 57th overall. I'd say that Grundstrom is a for sure bet to see on the Leafs within 3 years.
Despite both picks being ridiculed I would actually venture to say these players were steals.

Korchkov has always elevated his game in the playoffs - something to be weary of when it comes to Russian players, and has great size.

Even Woll has a nice resume and is committed to Boston College where he will be the #1 goalie - as well carries great size, and continue to develop while Andersen holds the reigns for the parent club.

Between Sparks, Bibeau and Kaskisuo getting close to NHL ready we will also be able to find an RFA backup in that group which will benefit us in a cap situation.

As well if any of these goalies become #1 material we would be able to trade him away for future assets, or hold a strong duo in the crease with Andersen locked in for 5 years.


I love the diversity of Hunters picks this year. 4/5ths of our players drafted last year were in the CHL, not including Bracco who opted out of college hockey for the OHL, which makes 7 of 9 players in the CHL from 2015 draft.

This year was completely different.
Of our 11 players drafted only 5 were in the CHL; 2 drafted from the OHL, 2 from WHL and one player from the BCHL. Less then 40% of our picks were from the CHL this year.
The rest were from European leagues or American development programs.
2 from KHL, 2 from USDP, 1 from SHL and Matthews from the Swiss league (NLA).

As well Hunter went for older players in this draft. I can't remember exactly what he said but it was along the lines of elder players still developing and having more room to grow.

I think we won't see a draft like this again from Hunter, unless this shows to pay huge dividends, because I think this draft was done with the knowledge and understanding of expansion drafts outside of the Black Knights.

With overage and European players, and rules set in place for an expansion draft, I think I know the reason why Korchkov, Grundstrom, Woll and Greenway were drafted. These players all have contracts or commitments to college that will keep them away from AHL for at least 3 years - which keeps them exempt from expansion rules.

I personally think Hunter is a (frank)ing genius.
- LukeHerrington

meh. im less optimistic..

but i hope Greenway turns out to be a good pick.

RAONIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just forced a 5th set.
- Atomic Wedgie

Jeremy?

Time to find out what Raonic is made of.
- Atomic Wedgie

Great time to finally break serve.


Cmon Milos!

What I'd really like to know is how:

William becomes Bill
Richard becomes D!ck
John becomes Jack
Charles becomes Chuck
Henry becomes Hank


Thanks, I'll hang up and listen

What I'd really like to know is how:

William becomes Bill
Richard becomes D!ck
John becomes Jack
Charles becomes Chuck
Henry becomes Hank


Thanks, I'll hang up and listen
- WingmanWillie

Actually Henrick becomes henry or hank..

Robert is Bob lol..

Dorothy is Dot

theres probably 100's of these...

Jeremy?
- Tanooki

I'm not getting your joke.

Sorry.

What I'd really like to know is how:

William becomes Bill
Richard becomes D!ck
John becomes Jack
Charles becomes Chuck
Henry becomes Hank


Thanks, I'll hang up and listen
- WingmanWillie

Nazem becomes Bust.
Mitch becomes Lil' Mitch.
Auston becomes Over-rated

What I'd really like to know is how:

William becomes Bill
Richard becomes D!ck
John becomes Jack
Charles becomes Chuck
Henry becomes Hank


Thanks, I'll hang up and listen
- WingmanWillie

They turn 40