Can't be that bad if 4 out of the top 10 teams in the league are from the Canadian Division.

1 Leafs
6 Montreal
7 Edmonton
9 Winnipeg

We're #1, how fu3king sweet is that.
- Barb34

well the teams cant all lose if they play each other.

Give her time, shes new.

They're trying to bring more women onto the scene to help with diversity and to grow the game.

Its just cringe when men feel the need to criticize women.

Last night it was "Cassie Campbell is wearing too much makeup"

like, (frank) off you ugly mutt.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Agreed. This is not ridiculous. 😉

This is why Freddy is not the guy:

Frederik Andersen: Last 8 potential series clinching games

Record 0-8
GAA 3.49
SV% .877

He seems to be very likeable (one of the most likeable players on this team in fact) but being nice doesn't win you Stanley Cups.

re the numbers above -- small sample size? yes.
does it show a trend though? yes as well.
he's been equally bad in deciding games with Ducks as with Leafs - seems he just crumbles under pressure. (or he is one extremely unlucky goaltender).

Why is it that every time theres a woman in the spotlight, she gets criticized on here?

Shilton, Campbell, and now Nurse?

Maybe you're just uncomfortable with a woman in a traditionally male role? Even if you're just saying what you think, thats maybe one opinion you might want to keep to yourself.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

why exactly are you making this a men vs women discussion?
the initial comment was 'i don't like sarah in this particular role'.
it wasn't 'women should be banned from any sports related roles'.
only the unqualified or people not willing to put in effort would argue to set the bar lower for women - women are perfectly able to do things as well as men.

Just realized there is on other option on wing that would work really well for the Leafs to add for the playoffs:

Kyle Palmieri.

Would be my #1 guess for the Leafs supposed 'target'.

Just realized there is on other option on wing that would work really well for the Leafs to add for the playoffs:

Kyle Palmieri.

Would be my #1 guess for the Leafs supposed 'target'.
- MaximusAurelius

The story from Friedman makes no sense. He “guarantees” that the Leafs are targeting a top 6 forward two months before the TDL. I seriously doubt that management has locked into that assessment. There are too many variables between now and then, including possible emergence of Robertson, play of Thornton or others on top line, defensive needs that could emerge.

Fine to speculate that they could make that kind of move but sad to see him go full Ek. Never go full Ek.

well the teams cant all lose if they play each other.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Big differences in number of games played. Standings by % wins

Leafs 2
Jets 10
Habs 11
Flames 15
Oil 17

The story from Friedman makes no sense. He “guarantees” that the Leafs are targeting a top 6 forward two months before the TDL. I seriously doubt that management has locked into that assessment. There are too many variables between now and then, including possible emergence of Robertson, play of Thornton or others on top line, defensive needs that could emerge.

Fine to speculate that they could make that kind of move but sad to see him go full Ek. Never go full Ek.
- Canada Cup

addign a true #2LW/RW is definitely something that would make most sense and is actually feasible. (adding a topline D for example much more of a stretch).
#2winger and a #3C - probably only positions leafs are looking at to upgrade.

Leafs #2 in Point % now.

scabs lose ..lol Curious who the jugglernot is now

Leafs #2 in Point % now.

scabs lose ..lol Curious who the jugglernot is now
- senstroll

Just like that leafs open up a 5 point gap on mtl.

Leafs have done a really good job of winning their games in regulation too. Making them the full 4 point swing.

Who (frank)ing cares. It gets us to semifinals. Anything can happen from there and when was the last playoff round win?
- Canada Cup

I (frank)ing care? The playoffs are a different beast than the regular season.

I'm certainly not counting on a cake walk to the semi-final. Or even, necessarily, that the Buds even make it there.

They are a deeply flawed and beatable team. Really that they won against a virtually complete squadron like the Habs is a once in a season occurrence, at most.
- TheMussel

Strawmanning can be fun!

I (frank)ing care? The playoffs are a different beast than the regular season.

I'm certainly not counting on a cake walk to the semi-final. Or even, necessarily, that the Buds even make it there.
- mjones242

The point was about playing in a weak division. By definition that makes getting to and performing well in the the playoffs easier. Having an easier path to the semifinals for a team that hasn’t made it out of the first round should be a good thing.

I’d much rather be in a division we have a good shots to win rather one where we’re destined to finish behind Boston and TBL and starting the first round against a much tougher opponent.

If we do make it out of the division, anything can happen.

Nice things about truisms like playoffs are different is that they’re, well true. But different or not, I like the possible trajectory of this division more than what we’ve faced in the past.

addign a true #2LW/RW is definitely something that would make most sense and is actually feasible. (adding a topline D for example much more of a stretch).
#2winger and a #3C - probably only positions leafs are looking at to upgrade.
- MaximusAurelius

It’s certainly possible that this will be the priority at the TDL. For a guy like Friedman to guarantee it is silly. Who knows what kinds of rentals might be available. Maybe we could pick up that Tyson Barrie guy from the Oilers.

Strawmanning can be fun!
- mjones242

https://twitter.com/i/status/1360069321368698881

I don't think there's been enough appreciation of how magically delicious it was when Justin Holl beat $10 Million man Price clean with an unscreened point shot yesterday.
- Zezel

heard some habs fan saying that just ticked off Weber stick and and over Price glove hand and into the net.

It’s certainly possible that this will be the priority at the TDL. For a guy like Friedman to guarantee it is silly. Who knows what kinds of rentals might be available. Maybe we could pick up that Tyson Barrie guy from the Oilers.
- Canada Cup

the guarantee part is maybe linked to some info on talks that have already started?
so a guarantee that leafs are looking at a specific player.. (not a guarantee that they will definitely get him).

would have to be with a team that is very unlikely already at this point to make the playoffs (ottawa, detroit, la, sj).

LA would make sense due to previous trades between both teams. I like Wagner - but Leafs would probably be looking at a player with some more experience (Iafallo?). Wouldn't it be great if Leafs end up adding Marleau again?

This is why Freddy is not the guy:

Frederik Andersen: Last 8 potential series clinching games

Record 0-8
GAA 3.49
SV% .877

He seems to be very likeable (one of the most likeable players on this team in fact) but being nice doesn't win you Stanley Cups.

re the numbers above -- small sample size? yes.
does it show a trend though? yes as well.
he's been equally bad in deciding games with Ducks as with Leafs - seems he just crumbles under pressure. (or he is one extremely unlucky goaltender).
- MaximusAurelius

Is this why Joseph Woll is the guy?

019-20 Toronto Marlies AHL
GP 32
GAA 3.75
SV%.880

Is this why Joseph Woll is the guy?

019-20 Toronto Marlies AHL
GP 32
GAA 3.75
SV%.880
- Archaic

yes, 100% the same.
(fyi -- woll at age 20/21 played 32 AHL games. Freddie didn't make it to the AHL until he was 24y old. it's stupid to make these kind of comparisons, but I can easily do it as well as you see)

Just realized there is on other option on wing that would work really well for the Leafs to add for the playoffs:

Kyle Palmieri.

Would be my #1 guess for the Leafs supposed 'target'.
- MaximusAurelius

doesn't have like 5.25M cap hit?
how will the Leafs fit him in?

and Nylander isn't being traded.

heard some habs fan saying that just ticked off Weber stick and and over Price glove hand and into the net.
- dmnted

Habs fans say all kinds of adorable gibberish

yes, 100% the same.
(fyi -- woll at age 20/21 played 32 AHL games. Freddie didn't make it to the AHL until he was 24y old. it's stupid to make these kind of comparisons, but I can easily do it as well as you see)
- MaximusAurelius

You said he would be the Leafs starting goalie this year, I assumed those stats were your supporting argument for that?? no?

doesn't have like 5.25M cap hit?
how will the Leafs fit him in?

and Nylander isn't being traded.
- dmnted

If I remember well, considering the roster beginning of the season, Leafs were projected to be able to add a player at deadline with a caphit (full season) of around 4.5mln. Palmieri has a caphit of 4.65mln.
Not sure what the impact of injuries etc. has been -- but seems it potentially could work, in particular if they would move a roster player in a trade.

You said he would be the Leafs starting goalie this year, I assumed those stats were your supporting argument for that?? no?
- Archaic

You said he would be the Leafs starting goalie this year, I assumed those stats were your supporting argument for that?? no?
- Archaic

I actually watched Woll play some games before getting drafted. (that statement is from around the time he was drafted).