Yeah just wait. It will be so much fun watching leafs fan sweat in summer. and get so mad when Dubas trades Kapp for picks because he cant take back salary.

Ps looks like Nylander had to many timbits in offseason. Going to hurt trade value.
- BigDog912

Summer???? why would I wait till summer? I think I'll go to cuba in April. I'll see if I can find a bar showing the first 2 Leafs playoffs series of the season.

My prediction is

Wash
Pitts
CBJ

Tampa
Toronto
Boston

Buff
Rags
- TheMussel

Pretty much the same, short of flipping a couple of teams in their spots.

Agreed that NYI and the Habs drop out. And Rags get that final spot.

So who do you guys think makes the playoffs in the Eastern Conference??? It's a rather complicated picture.

Locks
Tampa
Leafs
Washington

In a playoff spot, but will probably drop out.
Islanders. Since their 5 game winning streak in october/Nov, they've gone 9 wins, 11 losses, and that includes their recent 3 game winning streak. In other words, they had a 6 win, 11 loss run. I don't think they COULD drop out, I think they WILL drop out.
Montreal - I think one of Boston or Montreal misses, and i thin kit's more likely Montreal.

In a playoff spot, will probably keep it, but no guarantees.
Boston - They'll probably make it, but if injuries continue, they could miss.
columbus - I think they probably make it, but they're not world beaters.
Buffalo - I do'nt see them dropping out at this point. But I think there is a good chance they end up in a wildcard spot. The third Atlantic seed will likely be them or Boston.

outside aplayoff spot, but will probably snag one.
Pittsburgh
NYR (playing pretty well, and Lundqvist is good enough to drag them to one singlehandedly).


tha'ts my perspective.

My bets:
Tampa
Leafs
Buffalo

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

Boston
NYR


Anyone else's thoughts?
- prock

Tampa
Toronto
Boston

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

Buffalo
Montreal

Tampa
Leafs
Boston

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

NY Islanders
Philadelphia

So who do you guys think makes the playoffs in the Eastern Conference??? It's a rather complicated picture.

Locks
Tampa
Leafs
Washington

In a playoff spot, but will probably drop out.
Islanders. Since their 5 game winning streak in october/Nov, they've gone 9 wins, 11 losses, and that includes their recent 3 game winning streak. In other words, they had a 6 win, 11 loss run. I don't think they COULD drop out, I think they WILL drop out.
Montreal - I think one of Boston or Montreal misses, and i thin kit's more likely Montreal.

In a playoff spot, will probably keep it, but no guarantees.
Boston - They'll probably make it, but if injuries continue, they could miss.
columbus - I think they probably make it, but they're not world beaters.
Buffalo - I do'nt see them dropping out at this point. But I think there is a good chance they end up in a wildcard spot. The third Atlantic seed will likely be them or Boston.

outside aplayoff spot, but will probably snag one.
Pittsburgh
NYR (playing pretty well, and Lundqvist is good enough to drag them to one singlehandedly).


tha'ts my perspective.

My bets:
Tampa
Leafs
Buffalo

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

Boston
NYR


Anyone else's thoughts?
- prock

Tampa
Toronto
Buffalo

Washington
Pittsburgh
Columbus

Boston
Montreal

Tampa
Toronto
Buffalo

Washington
Pittsburgh
Columbus

Boston
Montreal
- Scabeh

Godamnit scabbsy, we're trying to be objective

So who do you guys think makes the playoffs in the Eastern Conference??? It's a rather complicated picture.

Locks
Tampa
Leafs
Washington

In a playoff spot, but will probably drop out.
Islanders. Since their 5 game winning streak in october/Nov, they've gone 9 wins, 11 losses, and that includes their recent 3 game winning streak. In other words, they had a 6 win, 11 loss run. I don't think they COULD drop out, I think they WILL drop out.
Montreal - I think one of Boston or Montreal misses, and i thin kit's more likely Montreal.

In a playoff spot, will probably keep it, but no guarantees.
Boston - They'll probably make it, but if injuries continue, they could miss.
columbus - I think they probably make it, but they're not world beaters.
Buffalo - I do'nt see them dropping out at this point. But I think there is a good chance they end up in a wildcard spot. The third Atlantic seed will likely be them or Boston.

outside aplayoff spot, but will probably snag one.
Pittsburgh
NYR (playing pretty well, and Lundqvist is good enough to drag them to one singlehandedly).


tha'ts my perspective.

My bets:
Tampa
Leafs
Buffalo

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

Boston
NYR


Anyone else's thoughts?
- prock

Tampa
Toronto
Boston

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

Buffalo
Montreal

. . . Buffalo has been good, and while they may regress a little, they have a fair number of good pieces to compete. The Habs have certainly played well, and I don't think they're in it with the big boys, but they have a fast and decent team. I think the Rangers suck. I think Lundqvist has seen better days, too, so I doubt he'll be their saviour. The Islanders have also played way over their heads to start. They have some good young players, but not enough surrounding them.

To me the wildcard is that we'll all pick Pittsburgh to make it because of history, and Crosby/Malkin/Kessel, but man . . .they are not a good team right now.

Tampa
Leafs
Boston

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

NY Islanders
Philadelphia
- plantheparade

You think the Isles will turn it around and snag a playoff spot? Keep in mind, if they don't get that division seed, they actually have to catch Montreal and Boston, as they're currently behind them.

Your standings also would mean Buffalo would have to fall right past all of them. they're currently NINE points up on 9th. They need roughly 50 points in their last 47 games, which would near guarantee a spot. That's not really very difficult.

Tampa
Leafs
Boston

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

NY Islanders
Philadelphia
- plantheparade

I used to have dreams. Then soul crushing reality sank in.

Tampa
Toronto
Boston

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

Buffalo
Montreal

. . . Buffalo has been good, and while they may regress a little, they have a fair number of good pieces to compete. The Habs have certainly played well, and I don't think they're in it with the big boys, but they have a fast and decent team. I think the Rangers suck. I think Lundqvist has seen better days, too, so I doubt he'll be their saviour. The Islanders have also played way over their heads to start. They have some good young players, but not enough surrounding them.

To me the wildcard is that we'll all pick Pittsburgh to make it because of history, and Crosby/Malkin/Kessel, but man . . .they are not a good team right now.
- Monkeypunk

Buffalo has built up enough of a lead though, that it's a nice little buffer.

Godamnit scabbsy, we're trying to be objective
- TheMussel

I think it's between the Islanders (wtf?) and the Habs (again.... surprising) for that last spot.

Pittsburgh will make it, they just will.... I don't see any of the Rangers (who are falling off lately), Carolina, Ottawa or Florida turning things around enough to catch up if all things remain the same (aka Carey Price doesn't blow up a knee).

Islanders are playing surprisingly well under Trotz.

Tampa
Toronto
Boston

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

Buffalo
Montreal

. . . Buffalo has been good, and while they may regress a little, they have a fair number of good pieces to compete. The Habs have certainly played well, and I don't think they're in it with the big boys, but they have a fast and decent team. I think the Rangers suck. I think Lundqvist has seen better days, too, so I doubt he'll be their saviour. The Islanders have also played way over their heads to start. They have some good young players, but not enough surrounding them.

To me the wildcard is that we'll all pick Pittsburgh to make it because of history, and Crosby/Malkin/Kessel, but man . . .they are not a good team right now.
- Monkeypunk

Oh my God, I want Leafs vs. Buffalo in the first round.

The games would be fantastic, and the rivalry between the two fanbases would be off the hizzzzzzaaay.

Oh my God, I want Leafs vs. Buffalo in the first round.

The games would be fantastic, and the rivalry between the two fanbases would be off the hizzzzzzaaay.
- Atomic Wedgie

I like it too.

Not as much as a Montreal vs Toronto matchup though.

How can leafs afford another dman with current structure. According to cap geek they have 23 million in cap space next year. Best case scenario M&M cost 20 mil but more like 22-23 million. That at best leaves 3 million left to spend on 10 roster spots. even if you get rid of Horton and Marleau. You will have 15 million for 11 spots. That means everyone will have to average around 1.3 million. So you will need to trade Kappy and Johnsson for dman under rookie deal.

Please look at the Numbers you cant afford a Dman unless you trade Marner or Nylander. Simple as that. Even then he will have to be under 4 mill a year to make things work.
- BigDog912

Let's wait and see what happens. That a problem for next season.

trade Marner or Nylander is NOT AN OPTION PERIOD!

Horton and Marleau are here till their deals are done.

Johnsson @ 1.2 x 2
Kappy @ 1.8 mil x 3
Marner @ 8 mil x 6
Mathews @ 11 x 8


So why are so concerned with the Leafs getting a Dman?

Tampa
Leafs
Boston

Washington
Columbus
Pittsburgh

NY Islanders
Philadelphia
- plantheparade

Philly currently has a 47% winning percentage.

To get to 97 points (that's what you needed last year to make the playoffs), they'll have to play 67% hockey the rest of the season.

To put it in perspective, the Leafs are currently playing 68% hockey.

I don't think a coaching change can have that much of an effect.

The Flyers' season is already over.

An interesting thought on Parayko.

If he’s indeed very available.

Trading Gardiner +one of Kap/Johnnson+a high conditional pick for him. Makes sense?

The Blues could flip Gards at the deadline.

Also keep in mind the Sabres have their 1st round pick...they won’t want to tank. Adding Gardiner until the TDL helps them not tank.

I like it too.

Not as much as a Montreal vs Toronto matchup though.
- Scabeh

Oh frank yes X 1,000

But I don't see Montreal playing themselves into the 3rd seed.

We can always dream, though.

Philly currently has a 47% winning percentage.

To get to 97 points (that's what you needed last year to make the playoffs), they'll have to play 67% hockey the rest of the season.

To put it in perspective, the Leafs are currently playing 68% hockey.

I don't think a coaching change can have that much of an effect.

The Flyers' season is already over.
- Atomic Wedgie

I do like that Hart kid they played in net yesterday.

Good size, strong technique... good speed in his lateral movements....

Philly might finally have found a decent goaltender!

Oh frank yes X 1,000

But I don't see Montreal playing themselves into the 3rd seed.

We can always dream, though.
- Atomic Wedgie

They could always upset someone for a matchup in the 2nd round.

WE CAN DREAM.

I do like that Hart kid they played in net yesterday.

Good size, strong technique... good speed in his lateral movements....

Philly might finally have found a decent goaltender!

- Scabeh

Just wait for the trade announcement...

Just wait for the trade announcement...
- markmark

I remember saying similar things about Bobrovsky back then... so you might be right.

I do like that Hart kid they played in net yesterday.

Good size, strong technique... good speed in his lateral movements....

Philly might finally have found a decent goaltender!

- Scabeh

Philly always has decent goaltenders, until they scapegoat them and ruin them.

My favourite goalie story is Roman Cechmanek. The Philly faithful will tell you that he was a terrible goalie, cancer in the room, etc.

Except he was actually very, very good:

http://www.hockeydb.com/i...ts/pdisplay.php?pid=51275

What crime did he commit?

Well, in the playoffs, the entire team quit, lead by Jeremy "Me First" Roenick.

Cechmanek skated to the bench and yelled at the team to fire them up.

How did the Flyers respond?

By shooting pucks at his head all next practice.

Don't worry about the Flyers having a good goalie at the moment. They will destroy him - it's just a matter of time.

Oh frank yes X 1,000

But I don't see Montreal playing themselves into the 3rd seed.

We can always dream, though.
- Atomic Wedgie

I think we can all agree that we want anyone but Boston. But Buffalo or Montreal would be fantastic.

They could always upset someone for a matchup in the 2nd round.

WE CAN DREAM.
- Scabeh

I would have to take two weeks off of work.

Although the series would only go four games, so maybe just a week off...

I would have to take two weeks off of work.

Although the series would only go four games, so maybe just a week off...
- Atomic Wedgie

Man... I knew you had no confidence in Matthews to perform in the playoffs but.... you really think the Habs are gonna win 4 straight? That's a BOLD call Wedgie.