4th overall in points.

Tied for 2nd overall in wins.

Tied for 2nd overall in ROWs.


Not a contender because reasons.
- Dongull_Trump

Kneed moar gtriiit

Need a goon on the 4th line for 5 minutes!
Bring dat Tie Domi back!


No one's better than Wendel!

Correct. 100%
- kaptaan

Well about one thing....if history always proves right then we know any opinion you have is wrong

It's crazy because this by far the most high-powered team the Leafs have had in like fifty years. The Dougie/Wendel teams and Sundin teams were reasonable contenders but they weren't right at the top of the wins column or Vegas favourites or anything. I think Leafs fans are too PTSD to believe it, and that's understandable.
- Zezel

I agree with all of this except the understandable part lol

Correct. 100%
- kaptaan

You also need to try harder.

I love how someone can say "Mike Babcock doesn't like grit" while completely ignoring what he was like as a player.

I love how someone can say "Mike Babcock doesn't like grit" while completely ignoring what he was like as a player.
- TrashPanda

Or who he puts one of on every line lol

I love how someone can say "Mike Babcock doesn't like grit" while completely ignoring what he was like as a player.
- TrashPanda

Or the fact that his favorite players seem to be slightly gritty, hard working players, like Hyman, Kadri, and Brown. They aren't much for getting scrappy, but those guys do the dirty work (Brown to a lesser extent who seems pretty useless offensively thes days), and will take a hit to make a play. I'd rate them as "gritty", personally.

He might not like enforcers, or players that are gritty, but can't play well, but it's not like he shows a preference for perimeter players or those that won't do what it takes to make a play... It depends a bit on how you define grit.

Oh yeah, don't forget his old favorite, Komarov.

Correct. 100%
- kaptaan

That's how the Canucks lost in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals at home 4-0 in one of the most pathetic displays of lackluster will, fortitude and integrity ever witnessed by the modern day sports fan.

Right?

That's how the Canucks lost in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals at home 4-0 in one of the most pathetic displays of lackluster will, fortitude and integrity ever witnessed by the modern day sports fan.

Right?
- BetterCallSaul

Pure Grit!

Babs hinted multiple times that toughness and a RHD was needed but in the end it wasn't provided. Any coach would be a little pissed for a bit. Its not just a Babs thing. But in all honesty its good Dubas didn't blow his load and go overboard. This team is still young and is still in a learning curve. Give them one more playoff atmosphere and see what they can do. If they do great then sweet. If they get crushed and look like they can't handle it. You address the probs in the off season and move forward.

I remember years ago Down goes brown (used to write comedy articles mostly about the Leafs, works for some other site now I think) had this one entry about Kaberle playing at an all star game.

Imagine Kaberle doing the shooting competition, skating in circles over and over while he searches desperately for someone, anyone, to pass to.
- Thecakeisalie

He writes for the Athletic.

Well worth a subscription if you don't already have one

Kneed moar gtriiit
- Puck-us-all

That's how the Canucks lost in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals at home 4-0 in one of the most pathetic displays of lackluster will, fortitude and integrity ever witnessed by the modern day sports fan.

Right?
- BetterCallSaul

Correct. 100%

Correct. 100%
- kaptaan

1994

He writes for the Athletic.

Well worth a subscription if you don't already have one
- lumlums

The Athletic is awesome.

The in depth analysis is great. And they love advanced stats and the models the make but they aren’t afraid to admit the numbers lie sometimes.

The Athletic is awesome.

The in depth analysis is great. And they love advanced stats and the models the make but they aren’t afraid to admit the numbers lie sometimes.
- Santo_44

I suppose it's not expensive if you go annually. I think it said it's $3.75/mo if you sign up for annual payments? 25% off right now... Tempting.

You guys obviously think it's worth it, huh? Maybe I'll sign up after I do some binge watching of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

- lumlums

He deserves it. It's great to see Oscar the grouch's love child with Trump finding such success.

I suppose it's not expensive if you go annually. I think it said it's $3.75/mo if you sign up for annual payments? 25% off right now... Tempting.

You guys obviously think it's worth it, huh? Maybe I'll sign up after I do some binge watching of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
- Thecakeisalie

Split it with a friend if you can find someone.

Or get a son/daughter/friend/cousin/2nd cousin who’s in school to get you the student discount.

They also offer 40-50% off every now and then. I bet they will offer it again getting close to playoff time.

But yes, for the price of a couple large pizzas at dominoes on a Saturday night why not? It’s not just the in depth. It’s the amount of articles they release. Lots of content to read when you are bored.

And the post game articles are great. Each player gets a rating out of 5 and a whole paragraph and notes about their game. Usually an hour after the game too.

dumbas and babschlong butting heads. cap hell coming soon for a team that has proven nothing. enjoy another 1st round bounce.

I suppose it's not expensive if you go annually. I think it said it's $3.75/mo if you sign up for annual payments? 25% off right now... Tempting.

You guys obviously think it's worth it, huh? Maybe I'll sign up after I do some binge watching of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
- Thecakeisalie

dumbas and babschlong butting heads. cap hell coming soon for a team that has proven nothing. enjoy another 1st round bounce.
- sensmelon

Enjoy your 1st overall!

dumbas and babschlong butting heads. cap hell coming soon for a team that has proven nothing. enjoy another 1st round bounce.
- sensmelon

ok cool

Mike Augello: Is Babcock dissatisfied with roster options? Leafs blow lead in Vancouver
- mikeinbuffalo

He darn well better be with that back-end right now.

dumbas and babschlong butting heads. cap hell coming soon for a team that has proven nothing. enjoy another 1st round bounce.
- sensmelon

At least the Sens have proven something. They've proven how a team can (frank) up in the most spectacular ways. Enjoy your #1 overall pick, you've earned it!