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- 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?

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.

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

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."

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?

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.

of all fantasy sports...football is by far the worst

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

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.

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.

Renault Lavoie

#coyotes are buying out Antoine Vermette. He was put on waivers today.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

both Jake Edwards and Jesse Dylan are in Vancouver

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.