Dont pay any attention to Leafs fans hahaha...I have so many close buddies and family members that are. They hated Jake Gardiner solely because of giveaways in a game 7 vs the Bruins, when he was a very big plus to their on ice product most nights. They overreact when their team doesnt win the cup. They would pound their chests about their teams and players even in the middle of not being in the playoffs for like 9 years. Ive seen 8 of my Leaf fan buddies sharing a story about Wayne Simmonds wanting to be a Leaf next season and all of them thinking thats a good idea hahaha.

Barrie had 39 points (highest of the D on Leafs) in 70 games getting the most ice time among their D. In all situations he was their best xGF%, CF% and HDSC% (above 50% at 5 on 5 in all) defencemen this past season. He's still a very good fast skater and did I mention he's right handed? He's getting paid.

https://www.naturalstattr...ines=single&draftteam=ALL
- MattStrat

Under Keefe his played 180’d and he drastically improved