Like I’ve been saying, Matthews only hit the net with 50% of his shots, he’s got a small touch of rust to knock off yet
- Dozzer

AM/MM will be fine.

They’ll both finish top 10 in scoring, both will be massive contributors for their countries at the Olympics.

Willy will do his thing, hopefully ups his pt total a bit, and progresses his defensive game.

As long as they have playoff success, none of this poop matters.

Indeed they will. Marner will get going once Mathews starts zoning in.
The good news for you guys is Matthews to me looked like he gained a step speed wise - this should translate to home being able to get more chances from ‘slashing’ through the offensive zone into open areas with the puck.
I read that he picked up some tips from McDavid (and McDavids skating coach) last couple summers. My guess is he will look more ‘hoppy’ this year.
- Big23Questions

Yup he’s going to have a hell of a year in which case Marner will get flying as well. Just had no preseason and it typically takes a game or two for a guy like Matthews to become dominating

I could see Marner on his line. I could also see someone who can snipe with McDavid as he gets a ton of assists and creates a lot of open space with his speed.
- jribout

Bolded: hence Mackinnon is what I think

4 games in lol…

Gotta love the Willy, but let’s not get carried away here.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I love the Wilky, sorry.

Bolded: hence Mackinnon is what I think
- Dozzer

Huberdeau McDavid Marner
MacKinnon Crosby Marchand

Bolded: hence Mackinnon is what I think
- Dozzer

I meant 2 snipers or at least 2 that can score goals.

Sorry. Was not directed at you. I agree with most of the awful things you have been saying

- jribout

Haha - I know man. I didn’t feel offended at all.

AM/MM will be fine.

They’ll both finish top 10 in scoring, both will be massive contributors for their countries at the Olympics.

Willy will do his thing, hopefully ups his pt total a bit, and progresses his defensive game.

As long as they have playoff success, none of this poop matters.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I know you don’t agree but that’s why I hope the leafs never move Bunting from the 2nd line. I think having a pest in front of the net has upped Nylander to a PPG and the way he’s playing (he’s actually got a couple hits and PK time as well) makes me think he’s thriving playing with a guy who plays that style. A balance each other out sort of thing and now JT just has to find that comfortable spot between them

I meant 2 snipers or at least 2 that can score goals.
- jribout

You got two guys who can score goals, just let one of the best passers in the league compliment that.

SI.com first line projection for Sweden

Forwards

Gabriel Landeskog - Elias Pettersson - William Nylander

I know you don’t agree but that’s why I hope the leafs never move Bunting from the 2nd line. I think having a pest in front of the net has upped Nylander to a PPG and the way he’s playing (he’s actually got a couple hits and PK time as well) makes me think he’s thriving playing with a guy who plays that style. A balance each other out sort of thing and now JT just has to find that comfortable spot between them
- Dozzer

Everybody seems to forget Nylander is young too, okay for the rest of them to be young.
He is by far the best bang for the buck on the team.

Huberdeau McDavid Marner
MacKinnon Crosby Marchand
- Arctic_AARDVARK

The rumour is MacKinnon will be with the top line and Crosby will have Marchand and Bergeron

I like that second line tbh due to the fact that those two wingers will know each other as well as anyone and Crosby will absolutely be amazing playing with that

The rumour is MacKinnon will be with the top line and Crosby will have Marchand and Bergeron

I like that second line tbh due to the fact that those two wingers will know each other as well as anyone and Crosby will absolutely be amazing playing with that
- Dozzer

as he did the last time around

Everybody seems to forget Nylander is young too, okay for the rest of them to be young.
He is by far the best bang for the buck on the team.
- bobbyisno1

I don’t want to get rid of him! He’s a damn deal now… I mean look what happened to the sens, signed a forty point guy for over 8 million.

as he did the last time around
- fidopro

Yup, solid line choice for sure

I don’t want to get rid of him! He’s a damn deal now… I mean look what happened to the sens, signed a forty point guy for over 8 million.
- Dozzer

Just think what the other Tkachuk is going to get.

I don’t want to get rid of him! He’s a damn deal now… I mean look what happened to the sens, signed a forty point guy for over 8 million.
- Dozzer

But still, I just can't think Marner isn't a baby in the playoffs.

I don’t want to get rid of him! He’s a damn deal now… I mean look what happened to the sens, signed a forty point guy for over 8 million.
- Dozzer

that's a lot of zingy zaps for a 40 pt guy, but I would still take him on my team. anytime.

Just think what the other Tkachuk is going to get.
- bobbyisno1

With the bonus his cap hit is 7 million but he’s making 9 million in his final year.

Look out, might be another winger getting over 10 lol

But still, I just can't think Marner isn't a baby in the playoffs.
- bobbyisno1

He’s only 24 this year. It’s this year/next year where he gets the chance to prove otherwise, after that it can be considered a negativity to his style if he doesn’t

With the bonus his cap hit is 7 million but he’s making 9 million in his final year.

Look out, might be another winger getting over 10 lol
- Dozzer

I'll take the one with courage

I know you don’t agree but that’s why I hope the leafs never move Bunting from the 2nd line. I think having a pest in front of the net has upped Nylander to a PPG and the way he’s playing (he’s actually got a couple hits and PK time as well) makes me think he’s thriving playing with a guy who plays that style. A balance each other out sort of thing and now JT just has to find that comfortable spot between them
- Dozzer

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it I guess.

I just want that top line humming.

He’s only 24 this year. It’s this year/next year where he gets the chance to prove otherwise, after that it can be considered a negativity to his style if he doesn’t
- Dozzer

At 24 I was pissing fire and poopting muscle, not good enough for me.

that's a lot of zingy zaps for a 40 pt guy, but I would still take him on my team. anytime.
- fidopro

Depends on how the team wants to play I guess. Hopefully for the sens he does great except when they’re playing the leafs lol

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it I guess.

I just want that top line humming.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Once Matthews starts hitting the net at a higher percentage I’m guessing it will.

Like I said, I’m guessing one of the games this weekend is when that will happen