If the Leafs don't make the Conference Finals next season he's got to be done.

Right?
- mjones242

I thought you guys said this last off season?

I thought you guys said this last off season?
- gergeswillems

But this time we are super serial.

Pietrangelo was never going to Toronto. He was going to Vegas regardless of any offer made
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Your first mistake was reading the blog brah.

Don't let it happen again, got it? Good.

I have no idea what he is worth.

The fact the Leafs paid a first+ to acquire him for playoffs implies he is worth at least 3 million.

But less term and money sounds better to me. I would just rather we have some form of depth rather than filling the lienup with 5 or 6 players who make 1 million or less.
- Leafs43

It really does not have any indication of future contracts at all

Brodie had more goals and Pietro through the first round and defense was hardly the issue against the Habs as we all know. So far on a stacked Vegas team with Pietro scoring 3 goals the Knights are down 2 to 1 in the series, that “leadership” better start coming through soon.

We all know what the issue was against the Habs, the top 2 players on the Leafs were not able to out perform the top players on the Habs, when then happens you generally lose a 7 game series.
- 13sundin13

Everybody is getting beat up by a “washed up” Carey Price. 🤷🏻‍♂️

But who needs a real good goalie, we’re gonna head into next year with studs not scoring and duds hoping to keep the puck outta the net.

According to Jack Han, the best D offered was Brandon Montour for Nylander.

WE are so reactionary. Pietrangelo was overall ok this year, but not great. The Habs might go to the finals, and I'd pick them to miss the playoffs next year. 3 out of 4 remaining teams are very flawed.
- RogerRoeper

I know Roger Ramjet. Leafs are perfect. Dubas is a God. No bad contracts. Every other team in the NHL sucks and have no Cap. They're all screwed. Other than the Leafs of course.

According to Jack Han, the best D offered was Brandon Montour for Nylander.

WE are so reactionary. Pietrangelo was overall ok this year, but not great. The Habs might go to the finals, and I'd pick them to miss the playoffs next year. 3 out of 4 remaining teams are very flawed.
- RogerRoeper

Roger the curse has spoken.

Everybody is getting beat up by a “washed up” Carey Price. 🤷🏻‍♂️
- Garnie

Yep. That was the narrative.

I know Roger Ramjet. Leafs are perfect. Dubas is a God. No bad contracts. Every other team in the NHL sucks and have no Cap. They're all screwed. Other than the Leafs of course.
- gergeswillems

He’s gotta be Jimmy Tan Tan.

Brodie had more goals and Pietro through the first round and defense was hardly the issue against the Habs as we all know. So far on a stacked Vegas team with Pietro scoring 3 goals the Knights are down 2 to 1 in the series, that “leadership” better start coming through soon.

We all know what the issue was against the Habs, the top 2 players on the Leafs were not able to out perform the top players on the Habs, when then happens you generally lose a 7 game series.
- 13sundin13

Did Brodie help the PP? He had 1 goal in 7 games vs Habs. Leafs PP blows.

Pietrangelo would improve the PP by a lot.

The Gull says the Leafs are trading Marner for Eichel and placing him on LTIR until the playoffs start. Sign Dougie. Trade Rielly for Jones. Sign Oleksiak.
- gergeswillems

In addition to the Marner for ECHL trade, we could put Snake on LTIR too and sign Dougie, Landeskog, Hall, Foligno, and trade for Lehner.

I thought you guys said this last off season?
- gergeswillems

Shh, you.

He’s gotta be Jimmy Tan Tan.
- Garnie

While they're both Leaf homers, Roger recently referenced the 2002 Cup winning Red Wings. There's no way Jimmy Tanner could ever do this. Instead he'd tell us which underrated band was the greatest ever. Worm Candy. Ever heard of them? Me neither.

In addition to the Marner for ECHL trade, we could put Snake on LTIR too and sign Dougie, Landeskog, Hall, Foligno, and trade for Lehner.
- mjones242

Video game roster! 🤣

According to Jack Han, the best D offered was Brandon Montour for Nylander.

WE are so reactionary. Pietrangelo was overall ok this year, but not great. The Habs might go to the finals, and I'd pick them to miss the playoffs next year. 3 out of 4 remaining teams are very flawed.
- RogerRoeper

Lol
Very flawed eh roger?
Just walk away, please stop ok oppo max?

Yep. That was the narrative.
- gergeswillems

Anyone who underestimates Cary "when it counts" Price is a fool.

He's always stepped up on the big stage. Injuries and the grind of playing way too many games has been his downfall...

... but these low-octane grinder teams will always do well in the playoffs. People will laugh, but how hard OTT played? I think they could do some damage in the playoffs... gotta get there first though.

Lol
Very flawed eh roger?
Just walk away, please stop ok oppo max?
- Fakepartofme

Let me guess...

Isles have a roster full of bad contracts and have no Cap!

Habs are not good. They're riding a hot goalie. But they don't have any elite players like the Leafs do and are in cap hell!

Vegas is weak at C and have no cap!

It really does not have any indication of future contracts at all
- RogerRoeper

I'm probably high on the number.

But the fact that there were so many teams bidding for Foligno for the playoffs does imply that a lot of teams will be bidding for him as a UFA, which would push his price up.

In addition to the Marner for ECHL trade, we could put Snake on LTIR too and sign Dougie, Landeskog, Hall, Foligno, and trade for Lehner.
- mjones242

Nah, Snake as our eventually 3C will be a Good Thing (tm) for many years. He's an elite grinder like Crosby (not as good as Crosby, but similar player) and those guys do fine down the home stretch of their career.

It's laser-beam-on-wheels kind of players that don't age as well.

Lol
Very flawed eh roger?
Just walk away, please stop ok oppo max?
- Fakepartofme

Yes, Habs, Isles, and Knights are juggernaughts

Let me guess...

Isles have a roster full of bad contracts and have no Cap!

Habs are not good. They're riding a hot goalie. But they don't have any elite players like the Leafs do and are in cap hell!

Vegas is weak at C and have no cap!
- gergeswillems

When you can take a team that is devoid of hi-end star power, get them to commit to a (defensive/hard-working) game plan, look out.

There is far too much parity in the NHL to take any team for granted if they're buying into something.

I'm probably high on the number.

But the fact that there were so many teams bidding for Foligno for the playoffs does imply that a lot of teams will be bidding for him as a UFA, which would push his price up.
- Leafs43

Their perception might now change given what a bust he was. His highlight as a Leaf was wearing that old, smelly 93 cap at a press conference

Yes, Habs, Isles, and Knights are juggernaughts
- RogerRoeper

Right now they are, that’s all that matters

Vegas ALWAYS has been.

When you can take a team that is devoid of hi-end star power, get them to commit to a (defensive/hard-working) game plan, look out.

There is far too much parity in the NHL to take any team for granted if they're buying into something.
- gravyface

I agree with this. I also think with the NHL continuing to not call penalties. It truly gives everyone a chance. That's exactly what Betteman wants.

Anyone who underestimates Cary "when it counts" Price is a fool.

He's always stepped up on the big stage. Injuries and the grind of playing way too many games has been his downfall...

... but these low-octane grinder teams will always do well in the playoffs. People will laugh, but how hard OTT played? I think they could do some damage in the playoffs... gotta get there first though.
- gravyface

I like what the Sens are doing. Problem is when these young studs are due for big money, cheapskate Eugene won't pay them. He paid Chabot. Maybe he's smartened up? Mark Stone says hi.