I hate dumping on him because he hasn't played bad but does anyone really want to give the 'C' to Matthews right now?
- Blazed

Absolutely not. Nobody should get it until one of them proves they deserve it beyond a doubt. The last thing they need is more pressure for no reason.

If I’m able to say and please I’m not trolling:

Their was an assumption that the goaltending was a wash and I really disagreed. I truly feel that he was the difference in that game.

I bet you love Trudeau?? I also bet you’re a fcking donkey...
- Clyde334

Keep reading, dummy. I know you unedumacated folk can't understaint a looot of thingers and junk, but try you bestest.

Oh i have no doubt they will be making calls.
Doughty would be a good addition
- Fakepartofme

Doughty on the Leafs would be great!

Whos isnt that great defensively.
Hes not the same player

But who is gonna trade a young number 1 D?
- Fakepartofme

If the yotes get dahlin they will have him chychurn and oel on the left.

They need scoring forwards.

If I’m able to say and please I’m not trolling:

Their was an assumption that the goaltending was a wash and I really disagreed. I truly feel that he was the difference in that game.
- RickJames77

That's it, 3 months!

You just couldn't keep your mouth...I'm kidding

Keep reading, dummy. I know you unedumacated folk can't understaint a looot of thingers and junk, but try you bestest.
- UsernameUnknown

Well said!!

Agreed. Not sure Karlsson or Doughty is the answer.

You come up with Seth Jones though, and then we can talk.

Or a smaller, but still significant deal for Nurse maybe?
- Aetherial

Iggy has no respect for a male nurse, he would probably love to see him traded.

Sorry, did I say he was a great PM?
- UsernameUnknown

I love what Jordan Peterson said about him. Something to the effect of 'you don't even need Justin, what's the point? He is just a walking ideology. The ideology makes all the decisions while Justin smiles and runs his fingers through his hair...'

I bet you love Trudeau?? I also bet you’re a fcking donkey...
- Clyde334

Oh fack off.
The PM has nothing to do supreme court decisions

Whos isnt that great defensively.
Hes not the same player

But who is gonna trade a young number 1 D?
- Fakepartofme

If the puck is on his stick in the offensive zone, the other team can't score. You think he wouldn't listen to Babcock, who coached Lidstrom? There would be improvements made.

I don't know who but it's happened before, there's at least one moron GM out there somewhere. It use to be Burke when he worked for the Leafs. Swindle somebody.

As a New Brusnwicker all I have to say is this is bullpoop!!
- Blazed

Love N.B. !

Bay of Fundy!

Magnetic Hill !

Alan Legere !

If I’m able to say and please I’m not trolling:

Their was an assumption that the goaltending was a wash and I really disagreed. I truly feel that he was the difference in that game.
- RickJames77

With all do respect good sir, I think Andersen is underperfoming, as is the majority of this team. We expected both goalies to bring their A-game, and if they both did, I still believe it would be a wash. The Fin has outplayed the Dane.

Doughty to Leafs

e5

Goodnight you bastards!

Doughty on the Leafs would be great!
- Clyde334

Can’t see it happening unless he’s a huge Leafs fan at heart and wants to see a cup in the city. He has his cups. Why not just relax on the beaches with his 10 mil salary ?

If I’m able to say and please I’m not trolling:

Their was an assumption that the goaltending was a wash and I really disagreed. I truly feel that he was the difference in that game.
- RickJames77

Meh.
Its a wash.

So who is trading a young number 1 D....the hardest position to fill in the league.
Who?
- Fakepartofme

Teams that might consider a trade for a first line D for Nylander:

- Nashville (if they lose vs. Winnipeg - scoring being main problem) [PK, Josi]
- Arizona [OEL]
- Carolina [pick your d-man from Hanifin, Slavin, Fleury]
- LA [Doughty]
- Ottawa [Karlsson]
- Anaheim [Lindholm]
- St Louis [Pietrangelo]
- Calgary [Hamilton]
- maybe even Columbus [Jones/Werenski]

seems there are quite a bit of options there.
not all of them are Norris level, but still solid additions for Leafs.

in any case I don't see the Leafs' D being the biggest issue long term.
Dermott, Rielly, Liljegren is 3/4th of your top4.
Nielsen, Borgman, Zaitsev can play bottom pair.

in my view, it's contingent on potential choice between spending 9mln on Tavares vs 6.5mln on Nylander.

I personally think Leafs will only trade Nylander for D if they sign Tavares.

That's it, 3 months!

You just couldn't keep your mouth...I'm kidding
- LeafMan

Hi fella!

If I’m able to say and please I’m not trolling:

Their was an assumption that the goaltending was a wash and I really disagreed. I truly feel that he was the difference in that game.
- RickJames77

With roughly 20 games left in the season, I said Andersen was at high risk to be poop in the playoffs because he had been forced to face too many shots during the season. But of course, I was crazy.

4.12 GAA, .880 SV%. Literally, worse than Bernier.

That's it, 3 months!

You just couldn't keep your mouth...I'm kidding
- LeafMan

I actually said I’d root for the leafs if they beat the bruins. I just don’t hate the leafs - I’m guessing it’s all of you. I have too much fun here to hate the team.

Doughty to Leafs

e5

Goodnight you bastards!
- Hockey_Reverend

Another whiner! He’ll fit right in!

So who is trading a young number 1 D....the hardest position to fill in the league.
Who?
- Fakepartofme

I think the idea of trading Nylander is dumb personally... but as for possibilities of guys who could be potentially available:

1) St. Louis will be making some changes one would think - Edmundson and Paryako would be targets - obviously expensive
2) Winnipeg may have contract / CAP issues - so they may look to part with a large contract
3) Carolina would seem to need offensive help...

I think the problem the Leafs have is they really only have one top 2 defender. Then they have a handful of guys who are 4-5 guys.

I hate dumping on him because he hasn't played bad but does anyone really want to give the 'C' to Matthews right now?
- Blazed

He has done zero to warrant the captaincy. Hyman has more (same?) points this series.

That doesn't make Hyman a better player, but where the F is Matthews while the team can't score.

The leaf need Tanev. I have no doubt.

In this moment? NO. But I think he is fighting an injury or something, plus he is only 20...
- Hockey_Reverend

I really don't think he is, he has 17 shots through 4 games, next closest on the team is 11.

He's leading shot getter on both teams by a comfortable margin. I think the fact that he is only 20 is part of the reason. He shouldn't have to do the explanation interview after this gong show.

Give him a 'A' and let him lead on the ice and concentrate on being a dominant force out there. Imagine every time he goes 5 games without a goal the media crap.