OK that is a bit of an exaggeration. He definitely was more physical than normal, and hopefully over the next few years he continues to use his size more... but he hardly threw his weight around.
- Aetherial

Does it even matter? He was fantastic.

Keep Kapanen
- Aetherial

He seems to be the most liked and I'm always confused why. His analytics were a disaster all year.

Kerfoot looked real good before his injury.

Does it even matter? He was fantastic.
- RogerRoeper

He is one of the very few I have seen complaining about Matthews.

Whatever, everyone is entitled an opinion.

He seems to be the most liked and I'm always confused why. His analytics were a disaster all year.

Kerfoot looked real good before his injury.
- RogerRoeper

I'm starting to ignore advanced stats.

You know what the best indicator for "expected goals" is?

Actual goal scoring.

Is Nylander worth a young proven top 4 RHD? Nope
- Nighthawk

- gergeswillems

I'm starting to ignore advanced stats.

You know what the best indicator for "expected goals" is?

Actual goal scoring.
- Leafs43

Until games are decided by shots towards the goal, it matters only very slightly.

Teams that are behind tend to have more shots on goal.
Goaltending >>>>> advanced stats.

I am not one to hope Dubas trades Willy.

However, given Poile's comments today I would bet my hat Nylander for Ellis will be on the table.

Nearly a cash wash for both teams.
- Santo_44

You laughed at me for that suggestion a few days ago.

Would love Ellis on the Leafs.

Nylander for Hamilton?

Does CAR entertain that if they can't get by Boston. What do we have to add?

Nylander for Hamilton?

Does CAR entertain that if they can't get by Boston. What do we have to add?
- Aetherial

I doubt Carolina makes that trade. Nylander wouldn't get along with all those Finns on the Canes.

I would love it if the refs actually had to defend their calls. Never going to happen, but I would like to see them in front of a microphone being grilled.
- Leafs43

You'd be banned for life on hockey buzz if you said this in Paul Stewart's blog. I agree with you though. 👍

Nylander for Hamilton?

Does CAR entertain that if they can't get by Boston. What do we have to add?
- Aetherial

No, not likely.


Svechnikov, Teravainen and Necas can all play RW.

OK Leafies

Here is some under-rated hotness from the past...


- Aetherial

Oh yes. Roeper sings this to Dubas every morning.

Nylander for Hamilton?

Does CAR entertain that if they can't get by Boston. What do we have to add?
- Aetherial

That boat sailed I think...

The little thimble doesn't do her bum justice.

Need the big pic on here and have it bumped every couple pages.

Curious only...

Who do you pick for the Calder?

Makar
Hughes
Kubalik
- Nighthawk

Makar.

He and MacKinnon carried Colorado. Rantanen had a down year and was hurt.

Had Makar not gotten hurt, he'd have run away in rookie scoring.

Hughes is an easy second, though.

Makar.

He and MacKinnon carried Colorado. Rantanen had a down year and was hurt.

Had Makar not gotten hurt, he'd have run away in rookie scoring.

Hughes is an easy second, though.
- GreatGigInTheSky

I heard he was easy.

The little thimble doesn't do her bum justice.

Need the big pic on here and have it bumped every couple pages.
- Garnie

Here you go

I'm starting to ignore advanced stats.

You know what the best indicator for "expected goals" is?

Actual goal scoring.
- Leafs43

As a subset tool they can be a general guide. For me though if not taken in a bigger contextual setting they don't really offer much.

I can say for certainty though if Cbus takes out Tampa after the Leafs .. there is going to be a lot of soul searching league wide on roster construction.

Just as a quick example .. Flames best line 1st 2 games has been 3rd with Dube / Lucic and Bennett ... who knew... Not the fancy guys ... the grinders.

Here you go

- 21peter

Nylander for Hamilton?

Does CAR entertain that if they can't get by Boston. What do we have to add?
- Aetherial

Doubt that gets it done ...even with some good adds. They'll try to lock him up but if the cost is too much then he'd still fetch something better I think.

If Willie went out and had another "huge" year then it might be closer next summer.

You laughed at me for that suggestion a few days ago.

Would love Ellis on the Leafs.
- GreatGigInTheSky

You'd think the Leafs would get some compensation for the 5 year age difference.

I said I would do it if Holl and Jarnkrok were involved.

NSH would need a D back...They have 3 top 3 D men but after that its 6/7 guys and a wild card in Fabro.

No, not likely.


Svechnikov, Teravainen and Necas can all play RW.
- BINGO!

What's the chance the Canes fall in love with Vatanen, sign him and make Pesce available via trade?

Keep Kapanen
- Aetherial

2.5 million a year this year and next....cash in on his value during this pandemic.

JA is is.

I'll guarantee this.

Matt Murray or JA will be on this team next year.

I think both will...but I guarantee Dubas gets at least one.