Who is this guy?

He looks really macho.
- Atomic Wedgie

Oh my...

Did we get a new referee or something?

It seems weird that we don't have our regular trolls out today.

I got the same impression that he was a selfish player from the Juniors and his time in Edmonton, as well. But he really was the puck carrier, and I think that's bound to create that type of impression. That said . . . he was traded for Adam Larsson straight up. I don't like Peter Chiarelli at all, but that deal has "getting rid of Taylor Hall" written all over it. He and his entire management team couldn't possibly have mis-evaluated Larsson that poorly.

When I compare him with Phil - I loved Phil. He had game breaking ability. He didn't necessarily make others around him better, and he sure didn't know who the team's goalie was - but he could change a game on a dime. What I like about Hall's game is that there is pretty much non-stop effort, even if a lot of is misdirected. I used to be certain he was in for a career ending injury the way he would tear towards the boards at top speed leading with his face, or falling skates first into them.
- Monkeypunk

This big time. I honestly had never seen anyone as reckless as he was, especially at his top end speed which was more than exceptional. Even then, I thought “WTF are you doing?” He scared me, and I’m not BS’ing. Chiarelli avoiding a liability issue. Lol.

Did we get a new referee or something?

It seems weird that we don't have our regular trolls out today.
- Atomic Wedgie

I'm here, calm down

Win doesn't count last night, it was Ottawa
Weak division
Zamboni driver
waffles
1967
Plan the parade
I love Kerry Fraser

- Symba007

The last one is the one that will get you banned, troll.

Well, Marners goal was just nuts.

Nuts I say!
- Fakepartofme

Our goalies should have had it.

Member when people thought Eichel was as good as Matthews? Member when I said Marner is better than Eichel? I member!

This talk of Kessel is making me miss him a little bit.

Do you think he would ever consider coming back to the after this contract ends?

The last one is the one that will get you banned, troll.
- Atomic Wedgie

Now this was an edit.

This talk of Kessel is making me miss him a little bit.

Do you think he would ever consider coming back to the after this contract ends?
- Leafs43

It would make us all appreciate Nylander's defensive game more.

This talk of Kessel is making me miss him a little bit.

Do you think he would ever consider coming back to the after this contract ends?
- Leafs43

I loved Kessel. If he had been a gym rat he would go into the HOF. If he had Crosby's work ethic.

It would make us all appreciate Nylander's defensive game more.
- Monkeypunk

I have been reliably informed (against my own recollection) that Kessel is a "battler" and cares more than Nylander.

Anyway, probably a terrible idea.

Member when people thought Eichel was as good as Matthews? Member when I said Marner is better than Eichel? I member!
- Zezel

Eichel likes to play the Leafs. Meaningful games on a big stage vs a likely adversary in AM. Gave him some motivation. He sure was excited when he scored against the Leafs. If TriEichel wasn’t so butt ugly and didn’t wear dresses, I’d say he’d be a pretty decent Leaf. Of course he can only dream.

This talk of Kessel is making me miss him a little bit.

Do you think he would ever consider coming back to the after this contract ends?
- Leafs43

I can’t...

I loved Kessel. If he had been a gym rat he would go into the HOF. If he had Crosby's work ethic.
- Zezel

His lack of training gave him the energy during games. He's playing 4D chess and will beat Marleau for most games played when all is said and done.

I loved Kessel. If he had been a gym rat he would go into the HOF. If he had Crosby's work ethic.
- Zezel

He was a gym rat.

The notion that the guy was out of shape was complete B.S.

Even Damien Cox admitted it. He always tested at the top of the fitness tests at training camps.

I loved Kessel. If he had been a gym rat he would go into the HOF. If he had Crosby's work ethic.
- Zezel

https://twitter.com/damos...14197460215160832?lang=en

This talk of Kessel is making me miss him a little bit.

Do you think he would ever consider coming back to the after this contract ends?
- Leafs43

I love the idea, because every single time the Leafs have brought back a fan favourite to close out his career, it's worked out really, really well.

He was a gym rat.

The notion that the guy was out of shape was complete B.S.

Even Damien Cox admitted it. He always tested at the top of the fitness tests at training camps.
- Atomic Wedgie

That’s what I read...we just didn’t see any proof because he was a bit of an introvert. The warm-down stationary bike was all we had, and that was glorious.

I love the idea, because every single time the Leafs have brought back a fan favourite to close out his career, it's worked out really, really well.
- Atomic Wedgie

Even Carl Brewer.

https://twitter.com/damospin/status/514197460215160832?lang=en
- Atomic Wedgie

Love RJT’s response.

That’s what I read...we just didn’t see any proof because he was a bit of an introvert. The warm-down stationary bike was all we had, and that was glorious.
- Woderwick

....and comments from Mike Brown

Did we get a new referee or something?

It seems weird that we don't have our regular trolls out today.
- Atomic Wedgie

Umm we won last night.

they usually only come in force after losses.

He was a gym rat.

The notion that the guy was out of shape was complete B.S.

Even Damien Cox admitted it. He always tested at the top of the fitness tests at training camps.
- Atomic Wedgie

He had great cardio.
People said he was out of shape because he round in face and belly...he wasnt like Seguin or slim etc.
So people said he was out of shape.

I love the idea, because every single time the Leafs have brought back a fan favourite to close out his career, it's worked out really, really well.
- Atomic Wedgie

I'm gonna ignore the sarcasm and pretend you actually love the idea.