For what it's worth, I agree.

He's a very good pickup for the Leafs, even if he ends up out of the top 6.
- Scabeh

Low risk signing for sure

You have clearly never dealt with a union before.

But no, they aren't required - but they will lose pay if they miss time due to travel restrictions or quarantine.

Edit: Apparently they are exempting unvaccinated NBA players from quarantine, so I assume same exemption would apply to NHL.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...ional-interest-exemption/
- Leafs43

good to know.. I didn't realize that there are making exemptions

havent watched any hockey yet, doubtful ill put on a pre season game.
just not into it yet. maybe watching that amazon thingy will get me back over the hump...not sure. or seeing puck over glass mitch again will make it worse


Go Jays
- senstroll

Same.. September playoff-push baseball, is more exciting than pre-season hockey

For what it's worth, I agree.

He's a very good pickup for the Leafs, even if he ends up out of the top 6.
- Scabeh

Oh well, see how this year goes.

Didn't even watch the game, only saw the highlights.
- Scabeh

Highlights. Amateur.

More spreadsheetz please

In my opinion the Leafs messed up by not improving goaltending. The way they play they need a legit top 10 starter. Going with 2 backups to split is not a safe play.

Campbell seems to be a great human and I like him for that - but hockey wise he’s just not a starter in my mind. Never has been and I don’t think he will. He has been in the league for a long while and not been or stole a starter spot. Even in Toronto it was only when Andersen was hurt that he became a starter.

Keumper would’ve been a great snag. If it took (not to start a debate who!) one of Nylander or Marner as part of a larger deal I think you do that. Would’ve freed up some cash to address a bottom pairing dman as well and another winger (mid 6).

Mrazek looked real good tonight though for sure. Campbell looked scrambly…preseason isn’t much to go on though at the same time
- Big23Questions

Frankly, I think Mrazek probably wins the starting job this season. I'm not terribly confident that Campbell's enormous success last season will continue into this one. Though maybe Mrazek pushes him and the competition is healthy for both goalies?

Kuemper would have been a nice addition but yes, it would have necessitated a big move like Marner to really make it happen. Don't get me started on Marner, please.

For what it's worth, I agree.

He's a very good pickup for the Leafs, even if he ends up out of the top 6.
- Scabeh

There's no reason to believe he ends up out of the Top 6 anytime soon.

Did he do something else?

I'm genuinely curious because I have to decide if I keep him as a low cost option in my fantasy league (with salary cap).

If he does slot in with M&M, sounds like decent fantasy value.
- Scabeh

Like you said, I’d see where he slots in the lineup. Also, a lot of his production last year was when he was on the top PP in Boston. I’d see which unit he is on and how the Leafs split time between the two to determine whether he’s worth keeping or not. Good luck

Did he do something else?

I'm genuinely curious because I have to decide if I keep him as a low cost option in my fantasy league (with salary cap).

If he does slot in with M&M, sounds like decent fantasy value.
- Scabeh

I thought he was fine. First game of the year with new teammates. Brooks was fill in for Matthews but once Matthews comes back Ritchie won’t need to touch the puck a whole lot. He’ll probably bang 15-20 goals in from 5’ or less.

Even though I think he starts on the top line I could see him being sat for a mikhayev if the team is protecting a lead. If Matthews and marner get 20-22 mins a game I think Ritchie will have 16ish.

I thought he was fine. First game of the year with new teammates. Brooks was fill in for Matthews but once Matthews comes back Ritchie won’t need to touch the puck a whole lot. He’ll probably bang 15-20 goals in from 5’ or less.

Even though I think he starts on the top line I could see him being sat for a mikhayev if the team is protecting a lead. If Matthews and marner get 20-22 mins a game I think Ritchie will have 16ish.
- bryant

Just nice to have a guy that can play the game, and go put someone like Chariot in his place.

Same.. September playoff-push baseball, is more exciting than pre-season hockey
- PatC80

Go Jays Go!

There's no reason to believe he ends up out of the Top 6 anytime soon.
- mjones242

Hopefully he does more than he did last night.

Go Jays Go!
- mjones242

Going to Thursday’s game

Going to Thursday’s game
- Canada Cup

Frankly, I think Mrazek probably wins the starting job this season. I'm not terribly confident that Campbell's enormous success last season will continue into this one. Though maybe Mrazek pushes him and the competition is healthy for both goalies?

Kuemper would have been a nice addition but yes, it would have necessitated a big move like Marner to really make it happen. Don't get me started on Marner, please.
- mjones242

Marner was good last night, don’t you think?

Just nice to have a guy that can play the game, and go put someone like Chariot in his place.
- bixll

Ritchie does this from time to time, but I wouldn't necessarily want to leave all of the policing to him, though. That being said he's better than what the Leafs had last year. Just be prepared for the stupid penalties, because they follow him around and usually are at the worst damn times.

All in all, I think he'll work out for you.

Ritchie does this from time to time, but I wouldn't necessarily want to leave all of the policing to him, though. That being said he's better than what the Leafs had last year. Just be prepared for the stupid penalties, because they follow him around and usually are at the worst damn times.

All in all, I think he'll work out for you.
- RickJames77

For me, it is not about the regular season anymore. It is all about the playoffs. I figure the Leafs can get to the post season, they need a guy like him to go the next step. A couple of guys like him would be better.

Go Jays Go!
- mjones242

Watch the Jays and Yankees battle it out for a wildcard spot, or watch Adam Brooks, Gogolev, Mennell and SDA skate in meaningless games... Hmmm... tough call...

Go Jays Go

Hopefully he does more than he did last night.
- Canada Cup

It was a (frank)ing pre-season game and his first with the team.

Can we keep the pitchforks and tar/feathers for 15-20 games in, please?

Watch the Jays and Yankees battle it out for a wildcard spot, or watch Adam Brooks, Gogolev, Mennell and SDA skate in meaningless games... Hmmm... tough call...

Go Jays Go
- PatC80

I can't find the tweet but someone put together a crazy set of events that, if they transpired, would result in a 5-way tie for the wild card slots. Oh, how I would love that kind of chaos!

For me, it is not about the regular season anymore. It is all about the playoffs. I figure the Leafs can get to the post season, they need a guy like him to go the next step. A couple of guys like him would be better.
- bixll

If Ritchie can help them get past round 1(assuming they make the playoffs) he will be my new favourite Leaf

For me, it is not about the regular season anymore. It is all about the playoffs. I figure the Leafs can get to the post season, they need a guy like him to go the next step. A couple of guys like him would be better.
- bixll

Yeah 100% necessary in the playoffs to have guys like that to lean on the opposition and keep them in check when needed. He'll be a good player for you, but he can be frustrating at times. I hope he does well for himself in Toronto, as I liked him in his brief stint here. I hope he sticks up on one of those top two lines and gets rewarded

Marner was good last night, don’t you think?
- Canada Cup

Was it a playoff game? Wake me up when it's a playoff game.

I can't find the tweet but someone put together a crazy set of events that, if they transpired, would result in a 5-way tie for the wild card slots. Oh, how I would love that kind of chaos!
- mjones242

Seattle pushing hard as well.. I don't see Oakland winning out though.. It would take a lot for the A's to make it