ah (frank) brain freeze fffffrrrraaaannnnkkkkk

Blended coconut milk, frozen mixed berries, frozen bananas and maple syrup into a frozen treat. Brain freeze was so bad I started to think Tavares wasn't elite. I learned my lesson. I'll do it again.


- Zezel

Its amazing how much skill and talent he lost overnight.

Outsider’s perspective:

- Babcock is a top five coach in the NHL, and that is without debate. What the Leafs are paying him is of no consequence to anyone...not even sure why that is coming up.

- Nylander is a very good player, but still needs to take a step to be up there with the Laine’s of the world. He wants to be in TO and I think he signs a team friendly deal, 6 years at $5.85 million.

- Tavares, IMO, has always been slightly overrated. Ranks somewhere around #10 in the league amongst centres and somewhere between #20 and 25 overall. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a first line player, or even a star...it just means that he isn’t a superstar.

From a guy with no skin in the game, either way.
- Dollars2Donuts




From a guy with no skin in the game and a Leaf hater... (frank) me

Although some true points I hear that hes overrated alot. IMO I dont think hes ever been.I think he quietly does his job as an elite hockey player who happens to be a Leaf, which now means hes a Bozak type player.

Outsider’s perspective:

- Babcock is a top five coach in the NHL, and that is without debate. What the Leafs are paying him is of no consequence to anyone...not even sure why that is coming up.

- Nylander is a very good player, but still needs to take a step to be up there with the Laine’s of the world. He wants to be in TO and I think he signs a team friendly deal, 6 years at $5.85 million.

- Tavares, IMO, has always been slightly overrated. Ranks somewhere around #10 in the league amongst centres and somewhere between #20 and 25 overall. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a first line player, or even a star...it just means that he isn’t a superstar.

From a guy with no skin in the game, either way.
- Dollars2Donuts




From a guy with no skin in the game and a Leaf hater... (frank) me

Although some true points I hear that hes overrated alot. IMO I dont think hes ever been.I think he quietly does his job as an elite hockey player who happens to be a Leaf, which now means hes a Bozak type player.
- nbboy

I'd put him solidly somewhere in the top ten centres, like in the group below McJesus, Sid, Malkin...and in that group they're kind of all tied. Like who's more of a superstar centre, Tavares, Stamkos, Seguin, Bergeron, etc? He's in that group of players where it's not Sid, but you still can't go wrong with any of them, they're all superstar centres.

Having said that I think as Sid and Malkin get older, McDavid and Matthews will be the new upper tier

I'd put him solidly somewhere in the top ten centres, like in the group below McJesus, Sid, Malkin...and in that group they're kind of all tied. Like who's more of a superstar centre, Tavares, Stamkos, Seguin, Bergeron, etc? He's in that group of players where it's not Sid, but you still can't go wrong with any of them, they're all superstar centres.
- Zezel

Kopitar
Eichel
Monahan
Horvat
Hischier
MacKinnon
Draisaitl
Barkov
Johansen
Toews
Couture
Couturier
Schiefele

Just to name a few....

Having said that I think as Sid and Malkin get older, McDavid and Matthews will be the new upper tier
- Zezel

Now if they can add Vermette to their core Centerman. Watch out.
The opposing team will not be able to keep their best players on the ice all the time so someone going to get some excellent matchups.

I'd put him solidly somewhere in the top ten centres, like in the group below McJesus, Sid, Malkin...and in that group they're kind of all tied. Like who's more of a superstar centre, Tavares, Stamkos, Seguin, Bergeron, etc? He's in that group of players where it's not Sid, but you still can't go wrong with any of them, they're all superstar centres.
- Zezel

It going to be fun watch Toronto and Boston play each other this year.
Wouldn't it be wild if they met in the playoffs again this upcoming season!

It going to be fun watch Toronto and Boston play each other this year.
Wouldn't it be wild if they met in the playoffs again this upcoming season!
- dmnted

Another rematch with those (frank)heads where we have Tavares added would be pleasing.

Tanev and Gagne for Liljegrin and a third?
- thundachunk

(frank) me. Asking price has dropped (thinks he means Gagner).

Still a solid pass from me.

(frank) me. Asking price has dropped (thinks he means Gagner).

Still a solid pass from me.
- walshyleafsfan

When it gets to a box of day old sushi, call it in.

Outsider’s perspective:

- Babcock is a top five coach in the NHL, and that is without debate. What the Leafs are paying him is of no consequence to anyone...not even sure why that is coming up.

- Nylander is a very good player, but still needs to take a step to be up there with the Laine’s of the world. He wants to be in TO and I think he signs a team friendly deal, 6 years at $5.85 million.

- Tavares, IMO, has always been slightly overrated. Ranks somewhere around #10 in the league amongst centres and somewhere between #20 and 25 overall. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a first line player, or even a star...it just means that he isn’t a superstar.

From a guy with no skin in the game, either way.
- Dollars2Donuts




From a guy with no skin in the game and a Leaf hater... (frank) me

Although some true points I hear that hes overrated alot. IMO I dont think hes ever been.I think he quietly does his job as an elite hockey player who happens to be a Leaf, which now means hes a Bozak type player.
- nbboy

Tavares is overrated never gets old.

Ended up getting Andersen and Willy for my fantasy team.

Wanted Matthews or Tavares but couldn’t pass up Kucherov at the 2 pick

Tavares is overrated never gets old.
- burn

June 30th:

Tavares is a top 6 centre in the league, a PPG player who had nothing to play with for 9 years.

July 1st:

Tavares is overrated, slow, bad defensively, and hasn’t won anything despite being gifted with elite wingers. Barzal is better. Giroux is better. Tavares is not elite. Ramble ramble ramble!!!

Tavares is overrated never gets old.
- burn

So True, there was virtually no interest in him as an unrestricted free agent. And those teams interested were the dregs of the league. JT was so lucky to get a contract.

June 30th:

Tavares is a top 6 centre in the league, a PPG player who had nothing to play with for 9 years.

July 1st:

Tavares is overrated, slow, bad defensively, and hasn’t won anything despite being gifted with elite wingers. Barzal is better. Giroux is better. Tavares is not elite. Ramble ramble ramble!!!
- Unholy_Goalchie

UG is that you?

But agreed

Now if they can add Vermette to their core Centerman. Watch out.
The opposing team will not be able to keep their best players on the ice all the time so someone going to get some excellent matchups.
- dmnted

Did some research on Par Lindholm....I think he’s going to surprise people.

I think his talents can translate nicely into the NHL and will get some PP/PK time.

Around 10-15 goals and 35+ points. Book it.

UG is that you?

But agreed
- Santo_44

Did some research on Par Lindholm....I think he’s going to surprise people.

I think his talents can translate nicely into the NHL and will get some PP/PK time.

Around 10-15 goals and 35+ points. Book it.
- Santo_44

I would surprise me if he made the team.

Am I alone in thinking Dubas has a plan to add to the D. Still 3 roster spots to fill. Cap space may look plentiful but astute observers will realize where it's going. They aren't seriously going to attempt to outscore everyone all season? Maybe I am alone thinking that it is time to upgrade the backend. There are sill a couple of quality ufa's that would add to the depth without breaking the bank.

I would surprise me if he made the team.
- winsix

I think he’s a pretty near lock for it at this point, unless they add a real threat to compete with him.

He’s a talented player, wether his skills translates to the NHL is a mystery. But I think they will. He’s a really good penalty killer, that skill usually translates easily.

Am I alone in thinking Dubas has a plan to add to the D. Still 3 roster spots to fill. Cap space may look plentiful but astute observers will realize where it's going. They aren't seriously going to attempt to outscore everyone all season? Maybe I am alone thinking that it is time to upgrade the backend. There are sill a couple of quality ufa's that would add to the depth without breaking the bank.
- Hardbalz

Enstrom will likely be signed. But I’m sure Dubas is still having conversation through trade.

Likely will have to sign Enstrom, who is still a solid bottom pairing guy and then evaluate what we have for the TDL.

If Minny sucks this year Spurgeon could be had for a McDonagh type deal.

Am I alone in thinking Dubas has a plan to add to the D. Still 3 roster spots to fill. Cap space may look plentiful but astute observers will realize where it's going. They aren't seriously going to attempt to outscore everyone all season? Maybe I am alone thinking that it is time to upgrade the backend. There are sill a couple of quality ufa's that would add to the depth without breaking the bank.
- Hardbalz

Wait till the deadline to add

Wait till the deadline to add
- burn

Agreed, the Leafs have a very good team. No point in spending extra just to get a few extra points in the standings

Of course unless a deal makes sense. Like the Skinner deal.

June 30th:

Tavares is a top 6 centre in the league, a PPG player who had nothing to play with for 9 years.

July 1st:

Tavares is overrated, slow, bad defensively, and hasn’t won anything despite being gifted with elite wingers. Barzal is better. Giroux is better. Tavares is not elite. Ramble ramble ramble!!!
- Unholy_Goalchie

It's the reverse Kessel effect

Remember when Kessel was the most overrated player in the league with whom you couldn't win any cups?

Until he got traded.