Again. Making more of an example.

Your either oblivious or just can’t read.

But keep it coming this is aweome
- Santo_44

Again. Making more of an example.

Your either oblivious or just can’t read.

But keep it coming this is aweome
- Santo_44

Again, the Leafs are infallible because they're the Leafs. Awesome.

Don't know yet. But it depends how the team looks but if they are in a distant 3rd place like they were last year, Gardiner (if no extension under 6.5 can be agreed upon and Dermott is playing well) and Hainsey should be on the block. If they're in 2nd or really close 3rd, maybe they have a better chance to beat Boston with Tavares but beating Tampa Bay in the next round would still be a daunting task without major upgrades on defense.
- Unholy_Goalie

By your logic only the top team in each conference have a shot. Everybody else should trade for futures.

You are a Leafs anti-fan. You never have a good thing to say about the team or the management. Hater.
- Ear Hole

He thinks hes Jordan Peterson, and he has this righteousness about him.

He thinks hes on a different level and you're all stupid.

Lol..

He thinks hes Jordan Peterson, and he has this righteousness about him.

He thinks hes on a different level and you're all stupid.

Lol..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

He seems so angry, it is just funny.

Oh hey, it’s the “expert.”
- Steven_Seagull

He has to say that to save face with the bs he spewed before playoffs started

It's unimaginable that someone could continue that narrative after having seen the outcome. Yeah they had no chance of beating Boston, except for being ahead during game7. Only out come was loss in 5-6 games. The fact that it went to 7 games, with them being ahead in that game doesn't matter.

Same thing as karlsson poop. Trade nylander and gardiner and a 1st for him. Gets traded for scraps. Yeah but they still should have traded nylander for him

By your logic only the top team in each conference have a shot. Everybody else should trade for futures.
- shack67

He has to say that to save face with the bs he spewed before playoffs started

It's unimaginable that someone could continue that narrative after having seen the outcome. Yeah they had no chance of beating Boston, except for being ahead during game7. Only out come was loss in 5-6 games. The fact that it went to 7 games, with them being ahead in that game doesn't matter.

Same thing as karlsson poop. Trade nylander and gardiner and a 1st for him. Gets traded for scraps. Yeah but they still should have traded nylander for him
- burn

They got their asses kicked by Boston for the majority of the series. Andersen was the only reason it went to 7 games. And they choked again because, surprise surprise, their defensive game sucks and they don't play the game as well as Boston did. But the "narrative" is they were screwed by the referees or they just were unlucky.

Having Karlsson right now would make this team much better, so yeah, they should have. What San Jose paid for him doesn't really matter because they'd be a better overall team with a top pairing Norris winning RHD in his prime than a scoring forward (of which we have many) holding out for more money.

St. Louis knew they didn't have a real chance so they traded Stastny. That pick could have been Sandin. They traded up to get Bokk. Bottom line, Stastny didn't come back and they got something for it, instead of fighting for 8th and getting their ass kicked in the 1st round.

The Leafs, on the other hand, already had a playoff spot locked up. Trading JVR and Bozak wouldn't have made a difference against Boston. It would have just opened up more ice time for Kapanen, Johnsson, Leivo, Gauthier etc. and other young guys who have spots on the team this year. And given them extra picks to load up the system with low cost, ELC players that they're going to need in a few years when they're up against the cap ceiling. Sell high, buy low.
- Unholy_Goalie

If they're that useless (and I don't think they are), then what value would they have fetched from other teams? Surely if they were so insignificant to the team, we would've been lucky for conditional 7th rounders for them.

He has to say that to save face with the bs he spewed before playoffs started

It's unimaginable that someone could continue that narrative after having seen the outcome. Yeah they had no chance of beating Boston, except for being ahead during game7. Only out come was loss in 5-6 games. The fact that it went to 7 games, with them being ahead in that game doesn't matter.

Same thing as karlsson poop. Trade nylander and gardiner and a 1st for him. Gets traded for scraps. Yeah but they still should have traded nylander for him
- burn

Damn Leafs management. Why didn’t they overpay in a trade that wasn’t available? Stupid Leafs. 1967. Pajamas.

- Unholy_Goalie

Lame

They got their asses kicked by Boston for the majority of the series. Andersen was the only reason it went to 7 games. And they choked again because, surprise surprise, their defensive game sucks and they don't play the game as well as Boston did. But the "narrative" is they were screwed by the referees or they just were unlucky.

Having Karlsson right now would make this team much better, so yeah, they should have. What San Jose paid for him doesn't really matter because they'd be a better overall team with a top pairing Norris winning RHD in his prime than a scoring forward (of which we have many) holding out for more money.
- Unholy_Goalie

I don't think Ottawa wanted to trade to us at all or we could've matched/beaten that offer easily.

He thinks hes Jordan Peterson, and he has this righteousness about him.

He thinks hes on a different level and you're all stupid.

Lol..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

They got their asses kicked by Boston for the majority of the series. Andersen was the only reason it went to 7 games. And they choked again because, surprise surprise, their defensive game sucks and they don't play the game as well as Boston did. But the "narrative" is they were screwed by the referees or they just were unlucky.

Having Karlsson right now would make this team much better, so yeah, they should have. What San Jose paid for him doesn't really matter because they'd be a better overall team with a top pairing Norris winning RHD in his prime than a scoring forward (of which we have many) holding out for more money.
- Unholy_Goalie

I'm guessing; if Matthews' would've performed like 'normal', Leafs would likely have won that series...

They got their asses kicked by Boston for the majority of the series. Andersen was the only reason it went to 7 games. And they choked again because, surprise surprise, their defensive game sucks and they don't play the game as well as Boston did. But the "narrative" is they were screwed by the referees or they just were unlucky.

Having Karlsson right now would make this team much better, so yeah, they should have. What San Jose paid for him doesn't really matter because they'd be a better overall team with a top pairing Norris winning RHD in his prime than a scoring forward (of which we have many) holding out for more money.
- Unholy_Goalie

I agree with you that Karlsson would make the Leafs that much better.
Dubas most likely called Dorion and asked what it would take to get Karlsson. Dorion most likely said "I'm not trading him to a team in our division" That's why he went to a western team. The trade even had a clause not to flip him to an Eastern team.
Let's see what this group can do even if Marincin is on the team.

If they're that useless (and I don't think they are), then what value would they have fetched from other teams? Surely if they were so insignificant to the team, we would've been lucky for conditional 7th rounders for them.
- gravyface

The teams who would have wanted them would be playoff teams trying to win. But according to ug the Leafs shouldn’t be trying to win.

And every year a bunch of GMs make the same mistakes because they think their team is better than it really is. Last year, that was the Leafs by overpaying for a useless Plekanec and keeping a bunch of UFAs that all walked away for nothing and the result was the same; 1st round exit.
- Unholy_Goalie

Leafs had no intention on re-signing them, we needed that money to go towards our better players coming off of their ELC's this year and next year, plus Tavares

Also, we did have a chance at making a good run last year in playoffs, obviously it didnt turn out that way. I have no regrets. Management made the right decision imo.

- Steven_Seagull

UG is a big fan.. He even copied his all meat diet.

They got their asses kicked by Boston for the majority of the series. Andersen was the only reason it went to 7 games. And they choked again because, surprise surprise, their defensive game sucks and they don't play the game as well as Boston did. But the "narrative" is they were screwed by the referees or they just were unlucky.

Having Karlsson right now would make this team much better, so yeah, they should have. What San Jose paid for him doesn't really matter because they'd be a better overall team with a top pairing Norris winning RHD in his prime than a scoring forward (of which we have many) holding out for more money.
- Unholy_Goalie

But he was overplayed and worn out but still carried the team?

Leafs had no intention on re-signing them, we needed that money to go towards our better players coming off of their ELC's this year and next year, plus Tavares

Also, we did have a chance at making a good run last year in playoffs, obviously it didnt turn out that way. I have no regrets. Management made the right decision imo.
- LeafGuy89

“If there’s a chance you won’t win, then you’re guaranteed to not win.”

#UGlifelesson

Leafs had no intention on re-signing them, we needed that money to go towards our better players coming off of their ELC's this year and next year, plus Tavares

Also, we did have a chance at making a good run last year in playoffs, obviously it didnt turn out that way. I have no regrets. Management made the right decision imo.
- LeafGuy89

Ug is a simpleton. Just look at who won the cup, who called that? Besides Ug that is

But he was overplayed and worn out but still carried the team?
- sloppyseconds2

Yeah, burned out but singlehanded got us to seven.

Ug is a simpleton. Just look at who won the cup, who called that? Besides Ug that is
- shack67

And what if it was Vegas that won!

Nope. They had little chance of beating Boston and Tampa Bay last year. They let valuable UFAs walk for nothing, they had internal, younger, better replacements who would have benefited from the extra ice-time (and played better anyway) and the playoff spot was already guaranteed. This was a lot of words with little substance.
- Unholy_Goalie

Dude, just fcuk off with this.

The reality of what happened PROVES you wrong, beyond a shadow of a doubt. They were leading going into the 3rd period of game 7.

That does NOT, by any logic or circumstance = little chance of beating Boston. Absolutely nothing you argue, changes that reality; nothing.

So, for once, just give the (frank) up. I won't be dragged down a rat hole with you on this issue. You are wrong. Don't continue to make more of an azs of yourself with this crap.

- Steven_Seagull

Agree