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James Tanner
Joined: 12.21.2013

Aug 1 @ 12:05 PM ET
James Tanner: PLUS/MINUS: Oooooh Child, It's the Extended 3 Hour Addition Back on Monday for a special Holiday Edition.
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:14 PM ET
James Tanner: PLUS/MINUS: Oooooh Child, It's the Extended 3 Hour Addition
Back on Monday for a special Holiday Edition.

- James_Tanner



I don't understand the Yotes still employing 6/7 from last year but they picked up 2 new D....wouldn't that make it 5/7 or am I reading it wrong?

James Tanner
Joined: 12.21.2013

Aug 1 @ 12:15 PM ET
I don't understand the Yotes still employing 6/7 from last year but they picked up 2 new D....wouldn't that make it 5/7 or am I reading it wrong?
- Garnie


This picked up Schenn, Goligoski and McBain.

But they still have OEL, Murphy, Stone, Michalek, Dahlbeck, and Connauton. The only guy gone from last year is Grossmann.
Whiskey-Tango
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Classification: Bipolar-Tanker, QC
Joined: 12.10.2011

Aug 1 @ 12:19 PM ET
Odd, I figured (through repeated statements) that Vancouver had the worst D in the league?

I suppose that means Edler is a better no.1 then OEL
Hunkulese
Calgary Flames
Location: QC
Joined: 09.30.2006

Aug 1 @ 12:20 PM ET
I thought Batman v Superman was great until the awful ending. Did they really need to spend all that time trying to convince us he's actually dead, give him multiple funerals, only to have the final shot of the movie be "Nah, just jokes."
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:21 PM ET
This picked up Schenn, Goligoski and McBain.

But they still have OEL, Murphy, Stone, Michalek, Dahlbeck, and Connauton. The only guy gone from last year is Grossmann.

- James_Tanner



I see...but only 6 dress so 1/2 the d should be different no?
LeftCoaster
San Jose Sharks
Location: Shark City, CA
Joined: 07.03.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:22 PM ET
I think the Yotes defence is still the worst in the league, in fact, the Canucks improved enough in that area that they'll now finish ahead of Arizona, but still miss the playoffs.

Leafs finish last again, but don't win the lottery.
YuenglingJagr
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: under the bridge
Joined: 10.05.2015

Aug 1 @ 12:23 PM ET
of all fantasy sports...football is by far the worst
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:24 PM ET
I think the Yotes defence is still the worst in the league, in fact, the Canucks improved enough in that area that they'll now finish ahead of Arizona, but still miss the playoffs.

Leafs finish last again, but don't win the lottery.

- LeftCoaster



I don't think Leafs finish last but miss the playoffs by a couple whiskers
LeftCoaster
San Jose Sharks
Location: Shark City, CA
Joined: 07.03.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:24 PM ET
I don't think Leafs finish last but miss the playoffs by a couple whiskers
- Garnie



How have they improved? Less injuries is an acceptable response.
James Tanner
Joined: 12.21.2013

Aug 1 @ 12:26 PM ET
Odd, I figured (through repeated statements) that Vancouver had the worst D in the league?

I suppose that means Edler is a better no.1 then OEL

- Whiskey-Tango


It's a toss up. I actually think Van is worse because OEL is superior to Tanev.
LeftCoaster
San Jose Sharks
Location: Shark City, CA
Joined: 07.03.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:27 PM ET
Renault Lavoie

#coyotes are buying out Antoine Vermette. He was put on waivers today.
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:27 PM ET


How have they improved? Less injuries is an acceptable response.

- LeftCoaster



Last year the tender was brutal

Jvr and Nylander should be better

Matthews

Marner possibly

It shouldn't take much to get us to 10-11th IMO
James Tanner
Joined: 12.21.2013

Aug 1 @ 12:27 PM ET
I thought Batman v Superman was great until the awful ending. Did they really need to spend all that time trying to convince us he's actually dead, give him multiple funerals, only to have the final shot of the movie be "Nah, just jokes."
- Hunkulese


I think it's more about what really happened (in the universe) than the audience.

That is to say that while I somewhat agree with you, as noted in the article, I forgive this because it's what the story called for rather than a cheap ploy to trick the audience.
James Tanner
Joined: 12.21.2013

Aug 1 @ 12:28 PM ET
I see...but only 6 dress so 1/2 the d should be different no?
- Garnie



Half the D COULD be different, sure. Add in Deangleo and Chychrun and you have 11 guys competing for seven jobs.
James Tanner
Joined: 12.21.2013

Aug 1 @ 12:30 PM ET
I don't think Leafs finish last but miss the playoffs by a couple whiskers
- Garnie



Leafs aren't missing the Playoffs. They got a goaltender now, they have the best coach in hockey by a mile, they have 3 x #1 centres (assuming Bozak is gone and Nylander plays the position it would be dumb not to have him play) and they are stacked on wing.

Their D could use an upgrade but it's above average as most teams don't have a Gardiner.
LeftCoaster
San Jose Sharks
Location: Shark City, CA
Joined: 07.03.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:31 PM ET
It's a toss up. I actually think Van is worse because OEL is superior to Tanev.
- James_Tanner

Edler is better than Tanev, together they form a good first pair on a building team. Edler doesn't get the credit he deserves because he's relied upon to play way too many minutes for him, he matches up against all the other team's best players, he mans the first unit PP, he does it all.

Is he great, no, is he good, yes! With Benning slowly improving the defense Edler won't have to play as many minutes this year, which should result in less mental fatigue and subsequent errors on his part.
TwoPieceFeed
Detroit Red Wings
Location: HockeyTown
Joined: 08.13.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:31 PM ET
Holy crap, you're right for once.

The Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition is an A+ movie. The Theatrical Version lacked story and the 25 mins of material removed, that wasn't action-related, was important to understanding the conflict, plot development, and character manipulation. Shame on WB.

I love Marvel, too, but Civil War was almost literally a chick breakup flick.
jimi james
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Somewhere Between, NB
Joined: 07.17.2010

Aug 1 @ 12:33 PM ET
both Jake Edwards and Jesse Dylan are in Vancouver
westcoastleaf
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Corrado will learn from this a, BC
Joined: 08.17.2010

Aug 1 @ 12:37 PM ET
Leafs aren't missing the Playoffs. They got a goaltender now, they have the best coach in hockey by a mile, they have 3 x #1 centres (assuming Bozak is gone and Nylander plays the position it would be dumb not to have him play) and they are stacked on wing.

Their D could use an upgrade but it's above average as most teams don't have a Gardiner.

- James_Tanner


Jesus Christ. Posts like this are the reason everyone hates leaf fans
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:39 PM ET
Leafs aren't missing the Playoffs. They got a goaltender now, they have the best coach in hockey by a mile, they have 3 x #1 centres (assuming Bozak is gone and Nylander plays the position it would be dumb not to have him play) and they are stacked on wing.

Their D could use an upgrade but it's above average as most teams don't have a Gardiner.

- James_Tanner



We'll see, I think it's going to be tough but I hope you're right...a lot of young guys usually translates into a tough year...seems teams like they either start hot and then cool off or go on a late run and miss.

Nylander's not ready for full time C IMO and will be used as a winger most of the year or until Bozak is traded

Gardiner is not a difference maker - not saying he's not good but he's not a #1 guy that you build around. Hoping Rielly takes the next step this year as Gardiner will still be on the 2nd pairing.
LeftCoaster
San Jose Sharks
Location: Shark City, CA
Joined: 07.03.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:40 PM ET
Last year the tender was brutal

Jvr and Nylander should be better

Matthews

Marner possibly

It shouldn't take much to get us to 10-11th IMO

- Garnie

Leafs finished 30 points out of a playoff spot, 30, the team's directly in front of them (Columbus, Buffalo, Montreal, New Jersey, Ottawa, Carolina & Boston) should all be better. You've got a tough hill to climb!
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:40 PM ET
Half the D COULD be different, sure. Add in Deangleo and Chychrun and you have 11 guys competing for seven jobs.
- James_Tanner



Then you shouldn't be too worried about 6/7 being the same IMO
James Tanner
Joined: 12.21.2013

Aug 1 @ 12:41 PM ET
Holy crap, you're right for once.

The Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition is an A+ movie. The Theatrical Version lacked story and the 25 mins of material removed, that wasn't action-related, was important to understanding the conflict, plot development, and character manipulation. Shame on WB.

I love Marvel, too, but Civil War was almost literally a chick breakup flick.

- TwoPieceFeed


I agree completely. Batman V Superman was so much better than the glossy, predictable Civil War that it wasn't even close.
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

Aug 1 @ 12:41 PM ET
Leafs finished 30 points out of a playoff spot, 30, the team's directly in front of them (Columbus, Buffalo, Montreal, New Jersey, Ottawa, Carolina & Boston) should all be better. You've got a tough hill to climb!
- LeftCoaster



For sure, but they played some real good games and lost...hoping they turn some of those around with a little more experience - a little more skill and better goaltending.
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