"Matthews is soft and shy's away in the big moments of big games. Coach kept putting him out there but he'd continue to put himself back on the bench."

That's the kind of stupid poop I can see people saying.
- GreatGigInTheSky

yup - I wonder which donkey is going to start spewing that narrative... Simmons? Feshchuk....

when analytics becomes Anal.

the Toronto Maple Leafs media coverage - where Hyperbole rules - and where following the team means running around after players with a camera to catch them buying hot dogs.

but nothing is wrong in the dressing room bc of nylander's behaviour
- MaximusAurelius

I dunno if there is or isnt.

It's what fans want. Too much talk of invisible Matthew's. All they want are a team of Martin's and Polak. Then they will wonder why they dont score enough.
- Aaron_85

this issue isn't having a "team full", having one or two guys that have a slightly different skill set gives you options as a coach - overpaying them is the problem.

Tom Wilson on an entry level deal or at 3M$ is okay.. 5M is too much

Hyman injury would def have affected the line against Bostons #1..it def did feel like Berg line got better as the series went on.

he injured it trying to hit Marchand, so toughness hurt the Leafs chances

how very diplomatic of you zazzly
- TheMussel

I like all the Marvel movies including the TV shows including Iron Fist.

I'm trying to get the 3D version of the movies.

Not a Marvel movie but Aquaman was great in 3D.

agree stop overpaying 3/4 liners
- senstroll

Don’t overpay anyone...

we talk about nylander early oct when he's on another team
- MaximusAurelius

I dont care who is traded, as long as it makes the team better.
I want a cup...dont care what name of the jersey gets us there.

Babcock is much more competitive than Dubas and wants to win a SC.

Dubas was concentrating more on making Leafs a more 'equitable hiring environment' - that was his main goal for this season.
Plus he felt the job was already done last season with this:



Imagine any other GM in league doing that for an AHL win.
If Chayka would have such a celebration after an AHL championship win, there would be days of making fun of him and his franchise.
Lou must have been embarrased by the little kid.
This is not the message you want to send out your NHL team.

Leafs will definitely not win a SC with Keefe as a head coach (Keefe the "Brampton Boys" member, the same guy that was not willing to report to San Antonio after being scratched from Coyotes NHL roster early in pre-season - that guy) - he has got a very questionable character. Leafs should not want to be involved with Keefe.
That then links to Dubas and his questionable decisions.
In all honesty I doubt Dubas is capable of leading this franchise any further, let alone a SC.

Lou knew that.
Hunter knew that.
Babcock knows that.

Biggest question mark is Shanahan - why the hell would he want to be involved with a guy that is so questionable in all his decisions, and in particular picks out bad company to be surrounded with.

We'll have a discussion about this in 5 years or so - I now predict a lot of dirt will come up from the Dubas 'era' during the next few years.
- MaximusAurelius

How dare the GM of the Marlies that year celebrate his team winning the Calder Cup. People younger than you aren't allowed to be better than you at stuff huh?

That IS great. We will see if it's a one off. But I've been saying it for awhile. Teams who have 13% of cap in players are hard pressed to do well in the playoffs. Cant surround them enough with good players.
- Aaron_85

Exactly.
chicago already had a cup or two before their big boys got paydays.
Ive been saying for years that this year was their best year cap wise to make a run for the cup. People yelled and screamed at me.

So we'll see, I know the cap will go up but it will be enough to offside 30 million on 3 guys?

agree stop overpaying 3/4 liners
- senstroll

Stop overpaying anyone.

I like all the Marvel movies including the TV shows including Iron Fist.

I'm trying to get the 3D version of the movies.

Not a Marvel movie but Aquaman was great in 3D.
- zazzle

Ugh Iron fist was so bad. IMO.
havent seen aquaman. But I am getting tired of green screen movies

Stop overpaying anyone.
- Fakepartofme

Well lets see if Marner gets over 9.5 then

How dare the GM of the Marlies that year celebrate his team winning the Calder Cup. People younger than you aren't allowed to be better than you at stuff huh?
- harps43

Don't pay any mind. Max is actually Stephen Moore.

Sorry, didn't know there was follow up tweet.

William Nylander also expressed confidence that he'll be able to return to his best form next season and silence his critics: "After my performance, I have to change their opinion and play the way I know I can."

Chris Johnson

How dare the GM of the Marlies that year celebrate his team winning the Calder Cup. People younger than you aren't allowed to be better than you at stuff huh?
- harps43

i never made any mention about Dubas' age..

Hyman injury would def have affected the line against Bostons #1..it def did feel like Berg line got better as the series went on.

he injured it trying to hit Marchand, so toughness hurt the Leafs chances
- senstroll

Is that when he tore it?

I thought it might have been when he was slew footed and hit the end boards hard. Took him a bit to get up and to the bench.

yup - I wonder which donkey is going to start spewing that narrative... Simmons? Feshchuk....

when analytics becomes Anal.

the Toronto Maple Leafs media coverage - where Hyperbole rules - and where following the team means running around after players with a camera to catch them buying hot dogs.
- BorjeFan4Ever

Well you know this guy wont beat anyone to the punch.

I like all the Marvel movies including the TV shows including Iron Fist.

I'm trying to get the 3D version of the movies.

Not a Marvel movie but Aquaman was great in 3D.
- zazzle

The movie got panned but I liked it.

Don't pay any mind. Max is actually Stephen Moore.
- TheMussel

Oh I know, I usually just read the comments and don't say much unless someone is being obnoxiously stupid.

Don't pay any mind. Max is actually Stephen Moore.
- TheMussel

Well lets see if Marner gets over 9.5 then
- senstroll

If willie got more than pasta, unfortunately I could see Marner getting 9.5 - 10 per.

Is that when he tore it?

I thought it might have been when he was slew footed and hit the end boards hard. Took him a bit to get up and to the bench.
- GreatGigInTheSky

i just read a tweet where thats apparently what hyman said himself

Sorry, didn't know there was follow up tweet.

William Nylander also expressed confidence that he'll be able to return to his best form next season and silence his critics: "After my performance, I have to change their opinion and play the way I know I can."

Chris Johnson
- Fakepartofme

And I fully expect him to do just that.

Well you know this guy wont beat anyone to the punch.


- Fakepartofme

If willie got more than pasta, unfortunately I could see Marner getting 9.5 - 10 per.
- Fakepartofme

Pastrnak is stupid, thats not other players fault