I have been given pre-screening tickets to "Bumblebee" at the Carling theater in Ottawa...anybody want them?
- AdamFrench

Would rather get sens tickets

Because we desperately need a bumblebee origins story!

Would rather get sens tickets
- TheMussel

Aren't they free at this point?

I would lije to keep dermott as well
- plantheparade

i'll let Dubas know

Aren't they free at this point?
- Scabeh

Maybe in terms of price, but that doesn't take into account the piece of your soul that you have to give up to watch a team owned by Eugene Melnyk

I'm glad Hyman hit him. The Leafs are soft. 2 games is worth it. Plus Hyman is probably already a little banged up. Some time to heal a bit. Hope Toronto can find someone who can be a physical presence and contribute. Kadri tries, Hyman tries and that is about it. Gauthier is soft, so is Hainsey. Both big guys who can't skate, who don't hit, who have stone hands. After Rielly got run at. The response should have been more then the wrestling match with Hainsey. If the Leafs don't address this somewhat in the coming months, another 1st round exit is probable.

I'm glad Hyman hit him. The Leafs are soft. 2 games is worth it. Plus Hyman is probably already a little banged up. Some time to heal a bit. Hope Toronto can find someone who can be a physical presence and contribute. Kadri tries, Hyman tries and that is about it. Gauthier is soft, so is Hainsey. Both big guys who can't skate, who don't hit, who have stone hands. After Rielly got run at. The response should have been more then the wrestling match with Hainsey. If the Leafs don't address this somewhat in the coming months, another 1st round exit is probable.
- WendelClark82

I'll let Dubas know

I'm glad Hyman hit him. The Leafs are soft. 2 games is worth it. Plus Hyman is probably already a little banged up. Some time to heal a bit. Hope Toronto can find someone who can be a physical presence and contribute. Kadri tries, Hyman tries and that is about it. Gauthier is soft, so is Hainsey. Both big guys who can't skate, who don't hit, who have stone hands. After Rielly got run at. The response should have been more then the wrestling match with Hainsey. If the Leafs don't address this somewhat in the coming months, another 1st round exit is probable.
- WendelClark82

The team the Leafs are trying to keep up with in their Division who is first in the NHL and probably a cup favorite is 30th in the NHL in fights with 2, also are 26th in the League in PIM per game.

does TB have that element? who is their tough guy push back player?

Lose two games and everybody is on the block.
- AdamFrench

Well of course. Because of that the Leafs are battling for a playoff spot... *checks standings* ... OH SHUT THE (frank) UP, EVERYONE!!!



Except for UG

phew.. Harold Baines is in the HOF

Anyone who thinks that the Leafs can use Zaitsev as a centrepiece in a trade for Pieterangelo needs to get off the crack.

Anyone who thinks that the Leafs can use Zaitsev as a centrepiece in a trade for Pieterangelo needs to get off the crack.
- Atomic Wedgie

I haven’t seen one person say this....

Just because a player is put into a deal it does not make him the centrepiece.

The team the Leafs are trying to keep up with in their Division who is first in the NHL and probably a cup favorite is 30th in the NHL in fights with 2, also are 26th in the League in PIM per game.

does TB have that element? who is their tough guy push back player?
- senstroll

"Our powerplay is our toughness" *


*because they actually get powerplays at a really high rate.

The team the Leafs are trying to keep up with in their Division who is first in the NHL and probably a cup favorite is 30th in the NHL in fights with 2, also are 26th in the League in PIM per game.

does TB have that element? who is their tough guy push back player?
- senstroll

Hmmm 🤔 ... so the problem is fans are worrying about beating teams lower in the standings and the team is worrying about beating Tampa .. stupid team

Would rather get sens tickets
- TheMussel

"Our powerplay is our toughness" *


*because they actually get powerplays at a really high rate.
- markmark

if the numbers I am looking at are correct,

Leafs
PIM 201
PIMA 227

TB
PIM 246
PIMA 270

they have more against but also take more..the difference is almost identical 24/26

I dont know what to make of it tbh

I'm glad Hyman hit him. The Leafs are soft. 2 games is worth it. Plus Hyman is probably already a little banged up. Some time to heal a bit. Hope Toronto can find someone who can be a physical presence and contribute. Kadri tries, Hyman tries and that is about it. Gauthier is soft, so is Hainsey. Both big guys who can't skate, who don't hit, who have stone hands. After Rielly got run at. The response should have been more then the wrestling match with Hainsey. If the Leafs don't address this somewhat in the coming months, another 1st round exit is probable.
- WendelClark82

It needs to be address immediately before:
A. Our key players are injured (again), and;
B. The entire league realizes how effective physicality is and that we lack any form of response (and that might be too late)

A goon isn't the answer at all. A couple big and tough players capable of playing in various situations is. Sadly, Babcock's teams are notoriously soft and it's doubtful that this issue will be addressed to the extent it should be.

Kreider, Simmonds and Maroon are examples of the type of player we should be looking to acquire.

if the numbers I am looking at are correct,

Leafs
PIM 201
PIMA 227

TB
PIM 246
PIMA 270

they have more against but also take more..the difference is almost identical 24/26

I dont know what to make of it tbh
- senstroll

Just used Opps for my joke

Tampa has a full 30 PP Opps more than the 31st place Leafs.

(Edit: If you're an Athletic subscriber apparently there is a really good article on the absurdity of the Leafs' special teams numbers)

Bonus edit: Leafs are in last for PP Opps but top 10 for PPG's. THANKS, BETTMAN!

phew.. Harold Baines is in the HOF
- senstroll

The guy was a one man Blue Jay wrecking crew

You can thank Kerry Fraser for that
- BreathLeafs2015

lol the habs would have mopped the floor with those clowns and that overrated POS Gilmour.

lol the habs would have mopped the floor with those clowns and that overrated POS Gilmour.
- BINGO!

via GIPHY

lol the habs would have mopped the floor with those clowns and that overrated POS Gilmour.
- BINGO!

Montreal was very good that year.

Just used Opps for my joke

Tampa has a full 30 PP Opps more than the 31st place Leafs.

(Edit: If you're an Athletic subscriber apparently there is a really good article on the absurdity of the Leafs' special teams numbers)

Bonus edit: Leafs are in last for PP Opps but top 10 for PPG's. THANKS, BETTMAN!
- markmark

there is a nice article as well about the reasons why leafs don't get alot of pp opportunities - not sure you are referring to the same article?
basically boils down to the fact that referees indeed like to give 'compensatory penalties' - since leafs don't take alot of penalties, they don't get awarded a pp (easily) either.

The team the Leafs are trying to keep up with in their Division who is first in the NHL and probably a cup favorite is 30th in the NHL in fights with 2, also are 26th in the League in PIM per game.

does TB have that element? who is their tough guy push back player?
- senstroll

When most people refer to grit or toughness, they are not referring to fighters/fighting or taking alot of penalties.
Simply players with more edge, but of course skill.
Personally, i think the leafs did show a little more grit Saturday. They didnt just get pushed over.

Would rather get sens tickets
- TheMussel

No you wouldn't.
No one would.