If you look at the compilation of goals from this year, there's like one or two tap-ins. And AA says this like scoring a tap-in in the NHL is easy lol
- Zezel

Yup, it's the lazy and reductive argument that seems to always find its way into the BillNy hate.

But, you know, aardvarks natural habitat is restricted to Africa, so maybe being in the Arctic has given AA brain freeze that has compromised his critical faculties?

Or maybe the Willie hate is akin to that dude in American Beauty?

🤦🏻‍♂️

Just stop.

There’s more to the game than tapping in JT feeds.

He’s probably the worst defensive player playing a top 6 role in the NHL.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

You are still hating lol. Check your blood pressure. Nylander's not perfect but what player is. Nylander and Matthews were one of the best at picking the other team's pocket. I believe I remember hearing sports analyst say he had one of the best takeaway stats in the league. If he's pushing 25 to 35 goals, picking the teams pocket constantly and making amazing passes still I don't see how you can complain. We have other players on his line that compliment his play style well.

Lawson Crouse would be great. Wondering if the Leafs could package up Andersen and pick(s) for him and Kuemper.

Josh Anderson worries me. Seems potentially Clarkson(ish).
- mjones242

I agree, Arizona will be cutting payroll and unloading Andersen and picks/suspects would seem to be possible. $1 Million cash obligation for $5M cap hit would be a dream come true for Arizona. Pick up Crouse by adding players that will probably never make the Leafs. Bracco, Rosen etc.

I kind of hate Dermott for no reason. Not even his play per se. I just hate his stupid face and hair and his stupid Speedo. (frank) that guy. Worst dman in the league.

You are still hating lol. Check your blood pressure. Nylander's not perfect but what player is. Nylander and Matthews were one of the best at picking the other team's pocket. I believe I remember hearing sports analyst say he had one of the best takeaway stats in the league. If he's pushing 25 to 35 goals, picking the teams pocket constantly and making amazing passes still I don't see how you can complain. We have other players on his line that compliment his play style well.
- bmoney411

I think Nylander will only get better. Last year, we saw what he can do offensively when the Babcock shackles came off. If Nylander can learn the defensive side of the game, he'll be even better...

I kind of hate Dermott for no reason. Not even his play per se. I just hate his stupid face and hair and his stupid Speedo. (frank) that guy. Worst dman in the league.
- Zezel

He's like, worse than Nylander at... at... life n' stuff.

I kind of hate Dermott for no reason. Not even his play per se. I just hate his stupid face and hair and his stupid Speedo. (frank) that guy. Worst dman in the league.
- Zezel

The rubber duckie Speedo? Frank that.. I hate him now too.

I kind of hate Dermott for no reason. Not even his play per se. I just hate his stupid face and hair and his stupid Speedo. (frank) that guy. Worst dman in the league.
- Zezel

I kind of hate Andersen. I know it's irrational, but I just hate seeing those beachballs float through the five hole at the most inopportune time.

He's like, worse than Nylander at... at... life n' stuff.
- mjones242

You couldn't give Dermott away. He's - 3 every night and he's overpaid by half. He hates freedom.

You are still hating lol. Check your blood pressure. Nylander's not perfect but what player is. Nylander and Matthews were one of the best at picking the other team's pocket. I believe I remember hearing sports analyst say he had one of the best takeaway stats in the league. If he's pushing 25 to 35 goals, picking the teams pocket constantly and making amazing passes still I don't see how you can complain. We have other players on his line that compliment his play style well.
- bmoney411

Last year, Matthews was tied for 1st in the league for takeaways.

Marner 7th.

Willy 55th.

Edit: all stats above are for forwards - I took out the defencemen.

I kind of hate Dermott for no reason. Not even his play per se. I just hate his stupid face and hair and his stupid Speedo. (frank) that guy. Worst dman in the league.
- Zezel

Yeah, that notched him down a peg in my books, and I like the guy.

Still better than Holl, though.

The rubber duckie Speedo? Frank that.. I hate him now too.
- PatC80

Right?! It just feels good to hate Dermott. Let's face it, Dermott cost the Leafs the Cup this year.

I agree, Arizona will be cutting payroll and unloading Andersen and picks/suspects would seem to be possible. $1 Million cash obligation for $5M cap hit would be a dream come true for Arizona. Pick up Crouse by adding players that will probably never make the Leafs. Bracco, Rosen etc.
- winsix

Freddy to Arizona makes the most sense.. Something like Andersen, Bracco and a 2nd rd pick for Kuemper, Crouse and Demers.

I kind of hate Andersen. I know it's irrational, but I just hate seeing those beachballs float through the five hole at the most inopportune time.
- winsix

C'mon Winsie, he was screened by Dermott on all of those!

You couldn't give Dermott away. He's - 3 every night and he's overpaid by half. He hates freedom.
- Zezel

Konecny >>>>> Dermott and Bracco

Right?! It just feels good to hate Dermott. Let's face it, Dermott cost the Leafs the Cup this year.
- Zezel

Lousy Dermott. I bet he's the reason we don't get Pietrangelo.... Maybe?

Last year, Matthews was tied for 1st in the league for takeaways.

Marner 7th.

Willy 55th.
- Atomic Wedgie

Matthews is just ridiculous at it. Datsyukesque.

Willy would've had more if it wasn't for Dermott.

Konecny >>>>> Dermott and Bracco
- Atomic Wedgie

Uh, yeah

Matthews is just ridiculous at it. Datsyukesque.

Willy would've had more if it wasn't for Dermott.
- Zezel

Dermott took all the credit for every Nylander takeaway this year

Lawson Crouse would be great. Wondering if the Leafs could package up Andersen and pick(s) for him and Kuemper.

Josh Anderson worries me. Seems potentially Clarkson(ish).
- mjones242

Kuemper and Crouse my wish list off the yotes. Anderson was injured for a lot of this year. I'd be willing to take a Chance on him those stats this year are misleading. Side note... Erik Gustavsson is an intriguing Ufa as well. Sucks he's a lefty.

Lousy Dermott. I bet he's the reason we don't get Pietrangelo.... Maybe?
- PatC80

Why would Petro want to see that Speedo, even for millions of dollars

Konecny >>>>> Dermott and Bracco
- Atomic Wedgie

I had real hope for Bracco

Matthews is just ridiculous at it. Datsyukesque.

Willy would've had more if it wasn't for Dermott.
- Zezel

Lol
Matthews is no datsyuk - pavel was at least one category above him.

Why would Petro want to see that Speedo, even for millions of dollars
- Zezel

Franking Dermott

Freddy to Arizona makes the most sense.. Something like Andersen, Bracco and a 2nd rd pick for Kuemper, Crouse and Demers.
- PatC80

Leafs would have to add, forget Demers and Leafs add Rosen and a late round pick.