Blues were 1 game away from the stanley cup finals this year, and Backes was 2nd on the team in playoff points. How do you justify calling him a loser?
- TylerSeguin19

This is what happens when you do not win. Common sense really.

Last time you told us this Bruiniak, you ended up looking very, VERY stupid
- lumlums

This

(frank)ing

Guy

- underhill14

Glad that somebody caught that!!!

This

(frank)ing

Guy
- jimi james

Right?

And I think that you're severely underrating just how big of a jump it is between the AHL and the NHL.
- lumlums

Nah, it's nothing. Nylander was on a 97 point pace in the AHL last year. Pretty sure he can hit 70+ in the NHL in his first full season since that's how this works apparently.

Well Shanny hasnt done "wonders" yet.
he's built a last place team.
We dont know yet if it all will work.

a big hit to the salary cap is what he brings.
- bixll

Yeah, but only until he’s 37.

Blues were 1 game away from the stanley cup finals this year, and Backes was 2nd on the team in playoff points. How do you justify calling him a loser?
- TylerSeguin19

Blues team is pretty good. Boston isn't. 1 player doesn't change the face of the whole franchise. ('cept maybe Price) lol.

Nah, it's nothing. Nylander was on a 97 point pace in the AHL last year. Pretty sure he can hit 70+ in the NHL in his first full season since that's how this works apparently.
- daeth

What about Matthews playing in a mens league and finishing second in scoring. He should finish top 10 in the NHL this year.

Well Shanny hasnt done "wonders" yet.
he's built a last place team.
We dont know yet if it all will work.
- Fakepartofme

It'll work.

Yeah, but only until he’s 37.



- Tumbleweed

Wish he was a Leaf.

What about Matthews playing in a mens league and finishing second in scoring. He should finish top 10 in the NHL this year.
- bixll

point a game!

laine to score 40!

points and goals for everyone!

Nobody wants to invest more than a 2 year term into any Staal cause they're all trash and overrated by fans. Backes is a special type player with the elements he brings to a team
- TylerSeguin19

So special that Patrick (frank)ing Kane gets an A on the US team instead of him.

Wish he was a Leaf.
- bixll

Absolutely.


That way we can Caresi ourselves to not winning the cup

He will. I know Leaf fans are only blind to see what type of talent their young players have, but other teams in the NHL have talent too. I guarantee you've never seen Vatrano play in your life. If you did you'd be able to see what I'm talking about
- TylerSeguin19

point a game!

laine to score 40!

points and goals for everyone!
- daeth

Agreed.


The only reason that scoring is down over the last few years in the NHL is that Frankie Vatrano hadn't played there until last season

Blues team is pretty good. Boston isn't. 1 player doesn't change the face of the whole franchise. ('cept maybe Price) lol.
- Delryk

Bruins sign peter meuller to a pto.

Watch out, another 30 goal-scorer for them.

What makes me a leafs fan? I where my leafs hat damn near every day. Mats Sundin 500th goal in OT is a moment I will never forget. Tie Domi and Darcy Tucker were also favorites of mine. The fact that Tie Domi was 5 foot nothing and would fight anybody was more than inspiring. Darcy tucker was the ultimate pest, and he would get those lovely tap in goals from Wellwood on the PP. Hockey night in Canada every Saturday is a tradition I have carried since I was 4 years old. I proudly say my mom knows only one hockey player and its Mats Sundin! I gotta say the leafs of today have got me so excited I feel like a kid again! I think Nylander is my favorite of the new kids, something feels right about him. I know hes not Mats, but there is something about the Swedes!
P.S.- It's not a Phaneuf jersey!!!!!!!

I bet that he wears jorts
- lumlums

Agreed.


The only reason that scoring is down over the last few years in the NHL is that Frankie Vatrano hadn't played there until last season
- lumlums

I'd be giving him less poop if he said he "could" score 30. Sure, maybe. Probably not but maybe.

- cabin

Well Shanny hasnt done "wonders" yet.
he's built a last place team.
We dont know yet if it all will work.
- Fakepartofme

Agreed..Doesnt take skill to end up in last place

- cabin

That is just flat out intimidation.

Agreed..Doesnt take skill to end up in last place
- Fruitcakenipple

Even less so to win the lottery lol

(frank)ing yankees
- senstroll

They're playing well.

The Jays on the other hand....ugh....bases loaded.....and they are all stranded.