And I named them. And my playoff team comment was my second comment on it. My first said "Some Teams".
- RogerRoeper

I named one too, only team would be Montreal.

But would be a #2 on many teams.

Intangibles!

Leaf fans would be irate if their #1 C made 8 million per and he had those career stats.
- RogerRoeper

I don't know about that....

I think Leafs fans would be just fine with his play if he contributed to the kind of success that Nashville has had with Johansen centering their top line.

Also I see many Leafs fans still willing to give a 7.5 million dollar winger a chance after a 3 point night, on pace for 20 points prorated on the season.

Check out scoring for Cs the past few years. He' s in the top 30. He's had 31 goals each of the past 2 years.
- RogerRoeper

If you look at ice time per game, there is a case to be made that every single Leafs centre is under-rated.

FFS, Kadri has 32 points, Barkov has 47 points.

But Kadri plays 16:36 a game. Barkov plays 23 franking minutes a game.

- AdamFrench[img][/img]

Gardiner?

Hainsey/Nylander/Zaitsev next in line? Lol

I don't know about that....

I think Leafs fans would be just fine with his play if he contributed to the kind of success that Nashville has had with Johansen centering their top line.
- TheMussel

We are giving Johansson credit for that?

Leaf fans would be giving all credit to that D, not Johansson.

We are giving Johansson credit for that?
- RogerRoeper

Why wouldn't he get some credit?

Do you know what a team is?

We are giving Johansson credit for that?
- RogerRoeper

Yeah, and only Johansen..

Subban Josi, Rinne, Ellis, Forsberg, and Arvidsson can all go frank themselves

If you look at ice time per game, there is a case to be made that every single Leafs centre is under-rated.

FFS, Kadri has 32 points, Barkov has 47 points.

But Kadri plays 16:36 a game. Barkov plays 23 franking minutes a game.
- Atomic Wedgie

Our coach is an idiot with player usage. Maybe people will finally come around.

How is it Matthews can be top 5 in PPG and GPG, yet not crack the top 80 in TOI?

Why wouldn't he get some credit?

Do you know what a team is?
- TheMussel

I do know Leaf fans would not give him credit and give credit to the NHL's best D.

Johansson is a whiny pre-Madonna who is overpaid.

The only team in a playoff spot he could be a #1 center right now would probably be Montreal.

But would easily be a #2 on a majority of the teams.
- LeafGuy89

I think you could debate Nashville, Columbus, Vegas, and Minnesota as well to be honest.

Does anything in your real life make you happy?
- GOLEAFS71

Yeah, upsetting people who don't like my honest opinion.

I do know Leaf fans would not give him credit and give credit to the NHL's best D.

Johansson is a whiny pre-Madonna who is overpaid.
- RogerRoeper

And the Leafs D is garbage, and deserve no credit whatsoever.

And the Leafs D is garbage, and deserve no credit whatsoever.
- TheMussel

Why are their GA so low? Lack of goals is more the Leafs issue right now.

Our coach is an idiot with player usage. Maybe people will finally come around.

How is it Matthews can be top 5 in PPG and GPG, yet not crack the top 80 in TOI?
- RogerRoeper

just wait till the NHL starts sitting players like the NBA

- AdamFrench[img][/img]

Is this what your location is about?

Why are their GA so low? Lack of goals is more the Leafs issue right now.
- RogerRoeper

the best defense is a good offense?

just wait till the NHL starts sitting players like the NBA
- senstroll

Kwahi will miss his next game because he needs to nap.

Why are their GA so low? Lack of goals is more the Leafs issue right now.
- RogerRoeper

Oh I'm just undervaluing the D, even though they contribute to the team's success when they have some

Kwahi will miss his next game because he needs to nap.
- RogerRoeper

Needs moar "load management"

Yeah, upsetting people who don't like my honest opinion.
- PrinceLH

lol

Our coach is an idiot with player usage. Maybe people will finally come around.

How is it Matthews can be top 5 in PPG and GPG, yet not crack the top 80 in TOI?
- RogerRoeper

Why have Matthew's average 3-4 minutes more per game and risk injury when we aren't in a desperate position to make playoffs? That would be dumb..

If Babs wants to increase his TOI during playoffs than sure, I'm all for it. But right now it wouldn't be wise..

Needs moar "load management"
- PatC80

Call Steven. I believe his official title is Load Manager.

Yeah, upsetting people who don't like my honest opinion.
- PrinceLH

So when you believe a lie it is true?

Why have Matthew's average 3-4 minutes more per game and risk injury when we aren't in a desperate position to make playoffs? That would be dumb..

If Babs wants to increase his TOI during playoffs than sure, I'm all for it. But right now it wouldn't be wise..
- LeafGuy89

Have you seen the standings? Have you seen what most other top players play on other teams? Why do our players need more rest than other team's top players?
And why if Babcock is so concerned about making 21 year-old Matthews tired, if he playing 37 year-old Hainsey and 39 year-old Marleau so much? Why did Andersen play so much last season?

Have you seen the standings? Have you seen what most other top players play on other teams? Why do our players need more rest than other team's top players?
And why if Babcock is so concerned about making 21 year-old Matthews tired, if he playing 37 year-old Hainsey and 39 year-old Marleau so much? Why did Andersen play so much last season?
- RogerRoeper

Yea, we are currently 8 points in playoff spot. And I dont see us not making the playoffs..

Also, the players you're talking about play on teams that heavily rely on one line.. compare the players on Tampa who have the same forward depth as we do and you won't notice a difference.

Your argument sucks dude..