JT is playing the best hockey I've seen in a couple of years.

And Wolly goaltending!
- The Law

Wolly Mackinaw!

I am a Lilly fan but figure after his 2 huge misplays with the puck he will be sitting Sunday .

Gotta play Dermott the odd time if we want to trade him
- jribout

Trade Holl, keep Dermott

3-1-1 in our next 5 and we'll have matched last years record at the "1/3 of the Way Pole". Given that we played in the ECHL division last year that's pretty good, right?
- The Law

The logic around the divisions is my fave. I contend that last year, all the divisions had some good teams and some garbage teams and there wasn't really significant separation. The Leafs had the points they did because they were legit a top team.

So this year, when I point out that four of the Canadian teams are doing quite well in the league at large and three are garbage, the response is oh, that's because those four teams improved a lot since last year. People just can't admit that maybe the division narrative was flimsy.

Of course, when the Leafs got 100 points in the Atlantic division in the seasons before the pandemic, it must have been weak too lol

I recall Calgary, Winnipeg and Edmonton all being decent before the North Division as well....

3-1-1 in our next 5 and we'll have matched last years record at the "1/3 of the Way Pole". Given that we played in the ECHL division last year that's pretty good, right?
- The Law

They're playing so well right now. So good.

The puck is finally going in like we knew it would.

Wolly Mackinaw!
- Atomic Wedgie

No PP goals and he put the puck over the glass. Trade him

They're playing so well right now. So good.

The puck is finally going in like we knew it would.
- burn

Getting the Kampf/Kase/Bunting trio is just what the team needed.

Trade for a top4 D at the TDL, and they might go deep imho.

Leafs just keep trucking.

The logic around the divisions is my fave. I contend that last year, all the divisions had some good teams and some garbage teams and there wasn't really significant separation. The Leafs had the points they did because they were legit a top team.

So this year, when I point out that four of the Canadian teams are doing quite well in the league at large and three are garbage, the response is oh, that's because those four teams improved a lot since last year. People just can't admit that maybe the division narrative was flimsy.

Of course, when the Leafs got 100 points in the Atlantic division in the seasons before the pandemic, it must have been weak too lol

I recall Calgary, Winnipeg and Edmonton all being decent before the North Division as well....
- Zezel

Leafs good GA last year - North Division

Getting the Kampf/Kase/Bunting trio is just what the team needed.

Trade for a top4 D at the TDL, and they might go deep imho.
- 21peter

Agreed. Gotta give Dubas props - he knocked it out of the park.

The big question is what to add: a defenceman with some bite/snarl, or another LW option?
- fifty__missions

If they’re trading now it’s just for a pick. They run out of cap room when Mrazek comes back. They probably saved some but won’t have much flexibility. Make a bigger move late in season

(Peter did say TDL)

Agreed. Gotta give Dubas props - he knocked it out of the park.
- fifty__missions

Those 3 players for a combined $3.7M cap hit might be best in league this season.

I'm sad that less of the HB community have been stopping by to discuss hockey lately. Maybe they're just saving up all the good hockey talk so they can comfort us during a losing streak.
- Zezel

Agreed. Gotta give Dubas props - he knocked it out of the park.
- fifty__missions

Kase was invisible last night

If they’re trading now it’s just for a pick. They run out of cap room when Mrazek comes back. They probably saved some but won’t have much flexibility. Make a bigger move late in season

(Peter did say TDL)
- Canada Cup

Yep, I meant tdl.

Leafs good GA last year - North Division
- Canada Cup

Yeah, I don't think the Canadian teams have any good scoring talent that I can think of, do they? Plus they all play firewagon hockey with no defense. So with no defense and no offense in the whole division it's pretty easy to get points.

Yep, I meant tdl.
- fifty__missions

Based on play right now, I’d bring in a D to play with Muzzin. Bunting and Kerfoot are doing well on the top two lines.

Good morning my guitar-playing Hockeybuzz friends.

Last year I asked you what I should get my daughter for Christmas, and you boyz made me the absolute franking hero by recommending the bluetooth thingy so she can play directly to headphones.

No, seriously, she loves it.

So I am once again asking for suggestions for guitar-related gifts for a teenager.

Thanks in advance.

so you're the one?
- drexel

I am the Kwisatz Haderach.

die panzer kampfwagen 😍
- Skalapy

This should be the song anytime Kampf gets a goal or an assist.

Nice little road trip so far by the Maple Leafs, outscoring the opposition 13-3. Hope they can finish the sweep in Anaheim.
- Zezel

I was thinking that also but didn't want to say anything on it as the Ducks are playing some good hockey this season.

This should be the song anytime Kampf gets a goal or an assist.
- mjones242

And now is the time on Sprockets when we dance!

Agreed. Gotta give Dubas props - he knocked it out of the park.
- fifty__missions

Agreed. They've been terrific.

JT is playing the best hockey I've seen in a couple of years.

And Wolly goaltending!
- The Law

he's eyeing an Olympic spot on the men hockey team.

Based on play right now, I’d bring in a D to play with Muzzin. Bunting and Kerfoot are doing well on the top two lines.
- Canada Cup

Why not get a little bit crazy and trade Mrazek, Dermott (Holl?), and Kerf for a 3C/4C and 2LW?

Good morning my guitar-playing Hockeybuzz friends.

Last year I asked you what I should get my daughter for Christmas, and you boyz made me the absolute franking hero by recommending the bluetooth thingy so she can play directly to headphones.

No, seriously, she loves it.

So I am once again asking for suggestions for guitar-related gifts for a teenager.

Thanks in advance.
- Atomic Wedgie

Electric again?