Nice weekend in Ottawa with the kids.
A very walking/biking friendly city.

To bad about their hockey team
- Fakepartofme

Luckily, that team doesn't actually play in Ottawa.

Ottawa is a fabulous place to visit for the weekend.

Skating on the canal is my #1 favourite Canadian thing to do.

so the Jays still have something to play for.
will they rest players for the upcoming playoffs?
- dmnted

Jays need to win 2 out of 3 against Baltimore. Manoah will be starting game 1, game two will be Stripling or Gausman. The rest will depend on the scores during the first two games. Berrios, White and bullpen/Kikuchi starting those three games in Baltimore - might be a bit of a challenge.

So according to the Globe and Mail, Hockey Canada had a second secret slush fund to pay off sexual assault victims.

They kinda forgot to tell everyone about it.

JFC - the entire organization needs to be burned to the ground and rebuilt.

No time to wait for resignations - fire the entire board.

Luckily, that team doesn't actually play in Ottawa.

Ottawa is a fabulous place to visit for the weekend.

Skating on the canal is my #1 favourite Canadian thing to do.
- Atomic Wedgie

A good one for sure, my favorite Canadian thing was skiing at Blackcomb until about 2, playing 9 holes at Whistler, hot tub at the hotel, have a couple of pops at the Longhorn Saloon.

Luckily, that team doesn't actually play in Ottawa.

Ottawa is a fabulous place to visit for the weekend.

Skating on the canal is my #1 favourite Canadian thing to do.
- Atomic Wedgie

Where'd you go?
- AdamFrench

It has been a few decades since I had been in Ottawa. So I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of traffic in the downtown core.
We stayed downtown (Ottawa Embassy) went to various museums with the kids: Nat' Art, War (they had the reconciliation festival at the war museum grounds. The Prime Minister showed up , Nature, space and aviation.
Toured downtown: Canal walk, Parliament, Byward market, Pub hopped on Elgin. Mainly tourist areas, needed more time to check out the hidden gems.
Beautiful city in the fall, lots of patios.
Kids had a great time.

So according to the Globe and Mail, Hockey Canada had a second secret slush fund to pay off sexual assault victims.

They kinda forgot to tell everyone about it.

JFC - the entire organization needs to be burned to the ground and rebuilt.

No time to wait for resignations - fire the entire board.
- Atomic Wedgie

Any organization that has any type of slush fund to pay off sexual assault victims (secret or otherwise) needs to be dismantled for sure. Need to rebuild those core values foundation.

Jays need to win 2 out of 3 against Baltimore. Manoah will be starting game 1, game two will be Stripling or Gausman. The rest will depend on the scores during the first two games. Berrios, White and bullpen/Kikuchi starting those three games in Baltimore - might be a bit of a challenge.
- winsix

If you don't mind me throwing it in - basically the magic number is 2 - any combination of Jays wins and Seattle losses will guarantee home field in the Wild Card game, most likely against Seattle. If we end up tied with them, they have the first tie breaker (head-to-head wins, having gone 5-2 against us).

I like your approach though - just take it in your own hands and win 2.

Jays need to win 2 out of 3 against Baltimore. Manoah will be starting game 1, game two will be Stripling or Gausman. The rest will depend on the scores during the first two games. Berrios, White and bullpen/Kikuchi starting those three games in Baltimore - might be a bit of a challenge.
- winsix

at this point they can probably just stumble to home field.

id expect it to go Manoah, Gaus and strip, but would not be surprised to see Berrios game 3

The tourist special I see. Did you bike on the Queen Elizbeth Driveway? That's one of the nicest rides in the city.
- AdamFrench

We walked several kms's of it (forgot our helmets)
Ya had to do the tourist special, kids first time in town.

- AdamFrench

I wonder what it cost her to get her car removed from the canal

It has been a few decades since I had been in Ottawa. So I was pleasantly surprised at the lack of traffic in the downtown core.
We stayed downtown (Ottawa Embassy) went to various museums with the kids: Nat' Art, War (they had the reconciliation festival at the war museum grounds. The Prime Minister showed up , Nature, space and aviation.
Toured downtown: Canal walk, Parliament, Byward market, Pub hopped on Elgin. Mainly tourist areas, needed more time to check out the hidden gems.
Beautiful city in the fall, lots of patios.
Kids had a great time.
- Fakepartofme

I edited this to remove the language which could be perceived as a pot shot at another poster. This is the only warning I will issue on this, it was unnecessary and added no value to your post other than to perhaps try and incite an argument, both are unwelcome here.

If you don't mind me throwing it in - basically the magic number is 2 - any combination of Jays wins and Seattle losses will guarantee home field in the Wild Card game, most likely against Seattle. If we end up tied with them, they have the first tie breaker (head-to-head wins, having gone 5-2 against us).

I like your approach though - just take it in your own hands and win 2.
- Monkeypunk

Playing in Seattle would really be a drag. Making them come here wouldn’t be bad especially since they play 4 games in next 3 days.

Putting together the prediction thread.

Here's who I think should be "on the roster" for predictions. Please let me know if you think there should be additions or subtractions.

Forwards:

Matthews, Auston "A"
Tavares, John "C"
Marner, Mitchell "A"
Nylander, William
Kerfoot, Alexander
Engvall, Pierre
Järnkrok, Calle
Kämpf, David
Aubé-Kubel, Nicolas
Bunting, Michael
Simmonds, Wayne
Clifford, Kyle
Anderson, Joey
Gaudette, Adam
Aston-Reese, Zach
Amirov, Rodion
Steeves, Alex
Holmberg, Pontus
Voit, Ty
Robertson, Nicholas
Der-Arguchintsev, Semyon
Malgin, Denis

Defence

Rielly, Morgan "A"
Muzzin, Jake "A"
Brodie, TJ
Holl, Justin
Liljegren, Timothy
Sandin, Rasmus
Giordano, Mark
Niemelä, Topi
Hollowell, Mac
Benn, Jordie
Mete, Victor


Goalies

Murray, Matt
Samsonov, Ilya
Woll, Joseph
Kallgren, Erik

Putting together the prediction thread.

Here's who I think should be "on the roster" for predictions. Please let me know if you think there should be additions or subtractions.

Forwards:

Matthews, Auston "A"
Tavares, John "C"
Marner, Mitchell "A"
Nylander, William
Kerfoot, Alexander
Engvall, Pierre
Järnkrok, Calle
Kämpf, David
Aubé-Kubel, Nicolas
Bunting, Michael
Simmonds, Wayne
Clifford, Kyle
Anderson, Joey
Gaudette, Adam
Aston-Reese, Zach
Amirov, Rodion
Steeves, Alex
Holmberg, Pontus
Voit, Ty
Robertson, Nicholas
Der-Arguchintsev, Semyon
Malgin, Denis

Defence

Rielly, Morgan "A"
Muzzin, Jake "A"
Brodie, TJ
Holl, Justin
Liljegren, Timothy
Sandin, Rasmus
Giordano, Mark
Niemelä, Topi
Hollowell, Mac
Benn, Jordie
Mete, Victor


Goalies

Murray, Matt
Samsonov, Ilya
Woll, Joseph
Kallgren, Erik
- Atomic Wedgie

Ty Voit has been sent back to his junior team and is Rodion even in north America?.
the rest seems ok

Putting together the prediction thread.

Here's who I think should be "on the roster" for predictions. Please let me know if you think there should be additions or subtractions.

Forwards:

Matthews, Auston "A"
Tavares, John "C"
Marner, Mitchell "A"
Nylander, William
Kerfoot, Alexander
Engvall, Pierre
Järnkrok, Calle
Kämpf, David
Aubé-Kubel, Nicolas
Bunting, Michael
Simmonds, Wayne
Clifford, Kyle
Anderson, Joey
Gaudette, Adam
Aston-Reese, Zach
Amirov, Rodion
Steeves, Alex
Holmberg, Pontus
Voit, Ty
Robertson, Nicholas
Der-Arguchintsev, Semyon
Malgin, Denis

Defence

Rielly, Morgan "A"
Muzzin, Jake "A"
Brodie, TJ
Holl, Justin
Liljegren, Timothy
Sandin, Rasmus
Giordano, Mark
Niemelä, Topi
Hollowell, Mac
Benn, Jordie
Mete, Victor


Goalies

Murray, Matt
Samsonov, Ilya
Woll, Joseph
Kallgren, Erik
- Atomic Wedgie

Dylan Ferguson May end up ahead of Woll on the goalie depth chart. Also add McDavid

Ty Voit has been sent back to his junior team and is Rodion even in north America?.
the rest seems ok
- dmnted

They’re talking about bringing Amirov back.

They’re talking about bringing Rodion back.
- Canada Cup

How's his recovery going? I believe he was cleared of cancer?

They’re talking about bringing Amirov back.
- Canada Cup

Let's hope he doesn't get drafted.

You know, the other kind of drafted. The bad kind.

Sarevalli says OTT trying hard for Chychrun

Chychrun makes some sense for the Leafs...but not really until next year. Doesn't make much sense to give up so much capital right now when there are too many question marks for 2LW.

Sarevalli says OTT trying hard for Chychrun

Chychrun makes some sense for the Leafs...but not really until next year. Doesn't make much sense to give up so much capital right now when there are too many question marks for 2LW.
- Santo_44

I agree, Chychrun makes A LOT of sense for this team especially with Muzzin and his injury issues that seem to be getting more and more prevalent.

Besides other pieces that would be needed in the trade, the only pieces they could move to make the $ work is Kerfoot and Holl.

But then does the line up work with those 2 out and Chychrun in?

Forwards:

Bunting, Matthews, Marner
Jarnkrok, Tavares, Nylander
Engvall, Kampf, Kubel
Simmonds, Gaudette, ZAR
McMann (I like him so far, he would be good on the 4th line)

or

Bunting, Matthews, Marner
Robertson, Tavares, Nylander
Jarkrok, Kampf, Kubel
Engvall, Gaudette, ZAR


Defense:

Rielly, Brodie
Muzzin, Gio
Chychrun, Lilyjigren


Murray
Samsonov

Certainly better. Then when you can move Muzzin you add a RHD and the D is set up even nicer....

Rielly, Brodie
Chychrun, RHD
Gio, Lilyjigren

Seems like a good move, definitely improves the team IMHO.

I agree, Chychrun makes A LOT of sense for this team especially with Muzzin and his injury issues that seem to be getting more and more prevalent.

Besides other pieces that would be needed in the trade, the only pieces they could move to make the $ work is Kerfoot and Holl.

But then does the line up work with those 2 out and Chychrun in?

Forwards:

Bunting, Matthews, Marner
Jarnkrok, Tavares, Nylander
Engvall, Kampf, Kubel
Simmonds, Gaudette, ZAR
McMann (I like him so far, he would be good on the 4th line)

or

Bunting, Matthews, Marner
Robertson, Tavares, Nylander
Jarkrok, Kampf, Kubel
Engvall, Gaudette, ZAR


Defense:

Rielly, Brodie
Muzzin, Gio
Chychrun, Lilyjigren


Murray
Samsonov

Certainly better. Then when you can move Muzzin you add a RHD and the D is set up even nicer....

Rielly, Brodie
Chychrun, RHD
Gio, Lilyjigren

Seems like a good move, definitely improves the team IMHO.
- underhill14

I sincerely doubt Kerfoot agrees to move to Arizona (I'm assuming it's one of the 10 teams on his M-NTC).

He needs to put up points this year to earn his next contract. He's not going to do that in Arizona.

at this point they can probably just stumble to home field.

id expect it to go Manoah, Gaus and strip, but would not be surprised to see Berrios game 3
- senstroll

Probably correct, although Jays don't appear to be stumbling at all. Gausman with the cut issue might need an extra day - not sure. I doubt Berrios is given a start over Stripling - who has been money all year.

I edited this to remove the language which could be perceived as a pot shot at another poster. This is the only warning I will issue on this, it was unnecessary and added no value to your post other than to perhaps try and incite an argument, both are unwelcome here.
- Cush29

Ok.
It was a joke....guess I forgot to add the "sticking out the tongue" emoji.

I agree, Chychrun makes A LOT of sense for this team especially with Muzzin and his injury issues that seem to be getting more and more prevalent.

Besides other pieces that would be needed in the trade, the only pieces they could move to make the $ work is Kerfoot and Holl.

But then does the line up work with those 2 out and Chychrun in?

Forwards:

Bunting, Matthews, Marner
Jarnkrok, Tavares, Nylander
Engvall, Kampf, Kubel
Simmonds, Gaudette, ZAR
McMann (I like him so far, he would be good on the 4th line)

or

Bunting, Matthews, Marner
Robertson, Tavares, Nylander
Jarkrok, Kampf, Kubel
Engvall, Gaudette, ZAR


Defense:

Rielly, Brodie
Muzzin, Gio
Chychrun, Lilyjigren


Murray
Samsonov

Certainly better. Then when you can move Muzzin you add a RHD and the D is set up even nicer....

Rielly, Brodie
Chychrun, RHD
Gio, Lilyjigren

Seems like a good move, definitely improves the team IMHO.
- underhill14

Swapping out Chychrun for Muzzin doesn't move the needle all that much this season IMO. A bit maybe, but the value in that trade grows each season.

Regardless I do not think now is the time to make a trade. Let Muzzin's health answer that question as well as Robertson to see where he stands