I am getting together with 6 people around a couple bonfires in an open barn on Saturday.
- Aetherial

Judas!!!

I was wondering the same about Taylor Hall tbh Wedgie.

I seriously wonder if that guy is a problem. Look at Kapanen last season. A lot came out after the season that he may have been causing problems in the room.

Sometimes I find intangibles a little far-fetched. For example, I seriously don't think Joe Thornton is teaching anything to our young guys. In some cases, I do think it matters. The perfect example would be Montreal in the Subban/Paccioretty years.
- Aetherial

I don't think Thornton is teaching them much. I think his storied hall of fame career sets an example. Adam has made the point that he serves as an example that you can spend your entire career and win nothing - which is probably a dark truth.

Honestly, more than anything, they seem to look up to him, and between him and Spezza, there's a lot of respect given. I remember reading an article last year (and personally agreeing) that when Babcock sat Spezza in game one against Ottawa, it was the beginning of the end in terms of what respect he had from his players.

If the playoffs started right now, I would bet a hundred bucks they would make the third round. They are going to be the favourite in their division for a change unlike against Boston and Washington. If they don't go for it now, there's no point in ever going for it. They can beat any team in a 7 game series now.
- Zezel

Any team in the north division sure.
Unfortunately, we wont know how they stack up against the rest of the league and other top 10 teams this year....unless they make the 3rd round.
It would have been good to see the leafs play against the panthers, canes, lightning, capitals, Islanders (still rocking), avalanche, golden knights, or even the pens.
The only top team we get to play are the jets

I am getting together with 6 people around a couple bonfires in an open barn on Saturday.
- Aetherial

All of my winter clothing smells like smoke.

A friend has a group of buddies who regularly toured each others' backyards all winter.

One of the wives took the photos of them huddling around fires drinking beer, and set it to the audio of the ASPCA commercial with Sarah McLachlan about dogs without homes suffering in the cold.

It's the funniest thing I've seen about the entire COVID epidemic.

I am getting together with 6 people around a couple bonfires in an open barn on Saturday.
- Aetherial

I would suggest not having the "couple bonfires" in an open barn.

I'll call bullsh!t on this and back it up with facts not opinions. Playoff success open to interpretation but let us say winning 2 rounds minimum. By this standard those consitently good previous playoffs were 30%.

Seasons leading up to cup wins.

1) Tampa - lost 4 straight in the first round
2) St Louis - did not qualify for playoffs
3) Washington - won one round
4) Pittsburgh - won cup
5) Pittsburgh - lost first round only won one game
6) Chicago - won two rounds
7) LA - won two rounds
8) Chicago - lost in first round
9) LA - lost in first round
10) Boston - won one round.

So nice troll attempt but BS
- winsix

It's so funny when people drop nonsensical posts and have literally zero factual evidence to back up their claim of absolution. Great resourceful response here pal.

Public Service Announcement:

I have a pair of bone conduction headphones that don't pair properly with my computer - they are jammed at 100% volume.

Of course, I forgot, and used them for about 15 minutes of a current boring meeting I'm on.

My head franking hurts right now.

bizarre.

There was no problem getting groceries in January. Why would people think it is a problem now.
- Aetherial

Because people are dumb

bizarre.

There was no problem getting groceries in January. Why would people think it is a problem now.
- Aetherial

Maybe it was the Lillydale Turkey Sausages on for $2.97 a package?

I would suggest not having the "couple bonfires" in an open barn.


- Fakepartofme

It's a lovely old barn.

200 year old wood - so dried out it looks nice.

The doors are so old they are hard to open from the inside.

Plenty of hay bales to sit on.

I spilled some gasoline on the floor last week, but I think most of it has dried. You can barely smell it.

I don't think Thornton is teaching them much. I think his storied hall of fame career sets an example. Adam has made the point that he serves as an example that you can spend your entire career and win nothing - which is probably a dark truth.

Honestly, more than anything, they seem to look up to him, and between him and Spezza, there's a lot of respect given. I remember reading an article last year (and personally agreeing) that when Babcock sat Spezza in game one against Ottawa, it was the beginning of the end in terms of what respect he had from his players.
- Monkeypunk

I think having Joe Thornton on the team goes far beyond our knowledge.

Being an NHL player is mostly dealing with bull poop and trying to keep your head in reality. Based off from interviews I’ve heard from non mainstream media.

c'mon Dubas...do trades

I'll call bullsh!t on this and back it up with facts not opinions. Playoff success open to interpretation but let us say winning 2 rounds minimum. By this standard those consitently good previous playoffs were 30%.

Seasons leading up to cup wins.

1) Tampa - lost 4 straight in the first round
2) St Louis - did not qualify for playoffs
3) Washington - won one round
4) Pittsburgh - won cup
5) Pittsburgh - lost first round only won one game
6) Chicago - won two rounds
7) LA - won two rounds
8) Chicago - lost in first round
9) LA - lost in first round
10) Boston - won one round.

So nice troll attempt but BS
- winsix

ok, then you’re justified to have exceedingly high expectations for this years version of the leafs. Cup or bust it is.

I’ll be sure to check in after the parade to receive my public flogging.

I bought alllll the toilet paper in town.

c'mon Dubas...do trades
- senstroll

Who we hoping for?

Goalers

D and a forward

Or is that too much tinkering?

I bought alllll the toilet paper in town.
- annoyed

I normally get pissy about bullpoop lazy sportswriter narratives, but I think there is something to be said about not messing with chemistry.

The Leafs are rolling on all cylinders right now.

If you are going to bring in a guy who is going to take a spot away from a regular, the new guy had better be clearly better.

Domi would be a media circus. I'm just not so sure that's the smart move here.
- Atomic Wedgie

So apparently Steve Simmons' latest article says basically the exact same thing:

https://torontosun.com/sp...witter#Echobox=1617742586

No, I am not Steve Simmons.

All of my winter clothing smells like smoke.

A friend has a group of buddies who regularly toured each others' backyards all winter.

One of the wives took the photos of them huddling around fires drinking beer, and set it to the audio of the ASPCA commercial with Sarah McLachlan about dogs without homes suffering in the cold.

It's the funniest thing I've seen about the entire COVID epidemic.
- Atomic Wedgie

The three of us outside in the barn watching the superbowl this year was comical. My beer froze!

ok, then you’re justified to have exceedingly high expectations for this years version of the leafs. Cup or bust it is.

I’ll be sure to check in after the parade to receive my public flogging.
- bloatedmosquito

So you are cheering for the Leafs...

I would suggest not having the "couple bonfires" in an open barn.


- Fakepartofme

Very big barn, concrete floor and metal roof. He has electricity there, a microwave, a fridge, and a barbecue. The two fire things are 4" diameter. We get some big fires, but nowhere near the joists.

he made a 100" screen out of framed drywall. so he can broadcast streams and such. It makes for a great place to have a get together, Eventually the fire heats up the concrete and you get pretty cozy even when the wind is blowing.

The three of us outside in the barn watching the superbowl this year was comical. My beer froze!
- Aetherial

I swear to goodness - while drunk, I bought a vintage muskrat fur coat off Poshmark for $150.

Best purchase ever.

Not only do I look stylish as frank, but damn, it's warm as hell.

I had some guys over to the backyard for Superbowl. I was toasty warm, and the other guys froze their nuts off.

I'm having Superbowl party next year where you have to be wearing a fur coat to be admitted.

It's a lovely old barn.

200 year old wood - so dried out it looks nice.

The doors are so old they are hard to open from the inside.

Plenty of hay bales to sit on.

I spilled some gasoline on the floor last week, but I think most of it has dried. You can barely smell it.
- Atomic Wedgie

Because people are dumb
- Fakepartofme

This has become the defining truth in our society

Very big barn, concrete floor and metal roof. He has electricity there, a microwave, a fridge, and a barbecue. The two fire things are 4" diameter. We get some big fires, but nowhere near the joists.

he made a 100" screen out of framed drywall. so he can broadcast streams and such. It makes for a great place to have a get together, Eventually the fire heats up the concrete and you get pretty cozy even when the wind is blowing.
- Aetherial

" = inches

' = feet

You may want to correct this on your post, and on your Grindr profile.

I swear to goodness - while drunk, I bought a vintage muskrat fur coat off Poshmark for $150.

Best purchase ever.

Not only do I look stylish as frank, but damn, it's warm as hell.

I had some guys over to the backyard for Superbowl. I was toasty warm, and the other guys froze their nuts off.

I'm having Superbowl party next year where you have to be wearing a fur coat to be admitted.
- Atomic Wedgie

Damn! That's a cold-ass honky