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Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

Feb 10 @ 11:55 AM ET
The Sens did have a DMan playing better than any D I have seen in my lifetime.
- RogerRoeper


I'm not a fan, but he did have a great playoff.

They were also luckier than any team I have ever seen. Literally everything went their way.
RogerRoeper
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 03.27.2007

Feb 10 @ 11:55 AM ET
there have been one or two moments in the year when they looked like they were playing to their potential but not nearly often enough.

That is what makes me think the team is still a year or two away.

They have to hope some players make the same progression that we saw out of Kadri.

Also, teams that win cups have their veterans as their best players. Leafs need some time to get there.

- Aetherial


The plus side is, they do have a really good record against top teams. Tampa actually is worse against top teams and allows more goals against despite all the non-stop talk of the Leafs D.

It is possible thsi team simply does play better and more consistent in the Spring when the real season starts.
RogerRoeper
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 03.27.2007

Feb 10 @ 11:55 AM ET
I'm not a fan, but he did have a great playoff.

They were also luckier than any team I have ever seen. Literally everything went their way.

- Aetherial


He was a god. Carrying that team on his back.
winsix
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Henry Hudson's Fairchild 24 South Porcupine
Joined: 04.03.2016

Feb 10 @ 11:57 AM ET
I just threw up a little.
- Woderwick



(frank) Vegas, and especially (frank) Gallant!

Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

Feb 10 @ 11:57 AM ET
He was a god. Carrying that team on his back.
- RogerRoeper


Very true.

Best thing I see from the Leafs perspective right now is Nylander. He has looked really good at times the last couple games.

It may be time to move him back up with Matthews, who obviously isn't enjoying the same progression in his play.

RogerRoeper
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 03.27.2007

Feb 10 @ 11:57 AM ET


(frank) Vegas, and especially (frank) Gallant!


- winsix



Where would Vegas be without the incompetence of Florida?
RogerRoeper
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 03.27.2007

Feb 10 @ 11:58 AM ET
Very true.

Best thing I see from the Leafs perspective right now is Nylander. He has looked really good at times the last couple games.

It may be time to move him back up with Matthews, who obviously isn't enjoying the same progression in his play.

- Aetherial


Yeah, Nylander is a blue chip talent. He will get hot at the right time.

6.9 will look like a steal within a year.
winsix
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Henry Hudson's Fairchild 24 South Porcupine
Joined: 04.03.2016

Feb 10 @ 12:02 PM ET
Yeah, Nylander is a blue chip talent. He will get hot at the right time.

6.9 will look like a steal within a year.

- RogerRoeper


Agree - it was frustrating, especially watching him in the first 15 games, but what a beauty goal last night.
TheMuzzel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Montreal, QC
Joined: 01.30.2019

Feb 10 @ 12:02 PM ET
Yeah, Nylander is a blue chip talent. He will get hot at the right time.

6.9 will look like a steal within a year.

- RogerRoeper


He's already hot 😍
Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Split rock, Nipigon River., ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Feb 10 @ 12:06 PM ET
I agree that they are overachieving but they have they do have some talent. Put Gallagher and Weber on the Leafs and I think they are true contenders.

Domi and Drouin are OK pieces, probably not as good long term as they have been. Kotkaniemi looks like the real deal... reminds me a bit of Koivu.

- Aetherial

Every team has some pieces.

I hope Philly keeps it up and the Bruins get their shot together.. Habs are punching above their weight, I suspect they’ll fall!! 😎
winsix
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Henry Hudson's Fairchild 24 South Porcupine
Joined: 04.03.2016

Feb 10 @ 12:17 PM ET
Every team has some pieces.

I hope Philly keeps it up and the Bruins get their shot together.. Habs are punching above their weight, I suspect they’ll fall!! 😎

- Arctic_AARDVARK


Flyers are only 6 points out of a wildcard spot, but there are 2 teams ahead of them. Their chances are marginal. Hard to imagine the Habs missing the playoffs - well coached, great goalie, stud d-man, playing well as a team.
tomburton99
New York Rangers
Location: NYR distrust, NJ
Joined: 07.13.2009

Feb 10 @ 12:19 PM ET
Please win tonight.
TheMuzzel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Montreal, QC
Joined: 01.30.2019

Feb 10 @ 12:19 PM ET
Please win tonight.
- tomburton99


Will do.
Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Split rock, Nipigon River., ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Feb 10 @ 12:20 PM ET
Flyers are only 6 points out of a wildcard spot, but there are 2 teams ahead of them. Their chances are marginal. Hard to imagine the Habs missing the playoffs - well coached, great goalie, stud d-man, playing well as a team.
- winsix

It’s the NHL..

Anything can happen.

I think how the habs play their next game will say a lot for how the rest of their season goes. If they lose, the seed of doubt will be sowed.
TrashPanda
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Your Green Bin, ON
Joined: 03.29.2018

Feb 10 @ 12:20 PM ET
Please win tonight.
- tomburton99


For you - no problem!
tomburton99
New York Rangers
Location: NYR distrust, NJ
Joined: 07.13.2009

Feb 10 @ 12:21 PM ET
For you - no problem!
- TrashPanda

Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Split rock, Nipigon River., ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Feb 10 @ 12:22 PM ET
Please win tonight.
- tomburton99

🤝
itsallfalse
Montreal Canadiens
Joined: 08.18.2006

Feb 10 @ 12:23 PM ET
Love the trash talking by Leafs fans. Doesn’t matter if they play Montreal or Boston in the first round - they likely win that series. They will be ousted by Tampa in round two.
TrashPanda
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Your Green Bin, ON
Joined: 03.29.2018

Feb 10 @ 12:25 PM ET
Love the trash talking by Leafs fans. Doesn’t matter if they play Montreal or Boston in the first round - they likely win that series. They will be ousted by Tampa in round two.
- itsallfalse


Trash talk, you say?
Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Split rock, Nipigon River., ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Feb 10 @ 12:31 PM ET
Love the trash talking by Leafs fans. Doesn’t matter if they play Montreal or Boston in the first round - they likely win that series. They will be ousted by Tampa in round two.
- itsallfalse

Guys..

Costco has crystal balls on sale.
TheMuzzel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Montreal, QC
Joined: 01.30.2019

Feb 10 @ 12:31 PM ET
Love the trash talking by Leafs fans. Doesn’t matter if they play Montreal or Boston in the first round - they likely win that series. They will be ousted by Tampa in round two.
- itsallfalse


But maybe not!
winsix
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Henry Hudson's Fairchild 24 South Porcupine
Joined: 04.03.2016

Feb 10 @ 12:32 PM ET
Love the trash talking by Leafs fans. Doesn’t matter if they play Montreal or Boston in the first round - they likely win that series. They will be ousted by Tampa in round two.
- itsallfalse


Tampa and Leafs would be a great series - love that sour Habs fans assume Leafs would be easy prey for Tampa. Bring your speedo.
Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Split rock, Nipigon River., ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Feb 10 @ 12:35 PM ET
Tampa and Leafs would be a great series - love that sour Habs fans assume Leafs would be easy prey for Tampa. Bring your speedo.
- winsix

Gotta love how the Leafs live rent-free in the minds of all the other fan bases.
winsix
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Henry Hudson's Fairchild 24 South Porcupine
Joined: 04.03.2016

Feb 10 @ 12:36 PM ET
Gotta love how the Leafs live rent-free in the minds of all the other fan bases.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

RogerRoeper
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 03.27.2007

Feb 10 @ 12:48 PM ET
He's already hot 😍
- TheMuzzel


When he flips his hair I go crazy
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