Mike Augello: Raptors success increases pressure on Leafs; deadline for '17 picks

Samson gets boarded from behind (obvious penalty) but the refs called it elbowing and the Finns complain it.

International hockey at it's finest.

I thought that if you got the puck first, it wasn't a penalty? Or was that changed?

What pressure?! Fans demanding a championship?! To oaraphrase the trolls. That shyte been goin in since 1967!!!

Damn great to see the Raps there. But dont kid yourself they may be a one time there an done. Leafs building for longterm.

Management will do whats best for that plan which definitely desnt include listening to us or any of the talking heads an media

The acquisition of a difference-making defenseman would likely cost the Leafs either Nylander or Nazem Kadri in exchange and is not without risk, but taking bold action also has its rewards.

If the leafs want a true #1d, it's gotta be Marner or Matthews. Nylander or Kadri doesn't get a top pair d man imo

Beautiful goal by Theodore. 1-0 Canada.

Another power play Canada.

EDIT: Nope. International rules strikes again. Canada is shorthanded.

they should probably keep kadri. i know he has his issues but is actually a very very good player, especially at that low cap hit.

nylander can be traded but it would be best to let him raise his stock a bit first since it undoubtedly dropped a bit this past season. imo if you cant get kapanen or johnsson for 2.5-3.5 mil on a bridge deal then they should be the ones to go. they can definitely get you something good on defense.

If the leafs want a true #1d, it's gotta be Marner or Matthews. Nylander or Kadri doesn't get a top pair d man im

lol and can you list a #1 dman who is under 25 years of age, and worth trading either Matthews or Marner for? Caz i cant.

How can people watch this tournament and not want these guys in the Olympics ??

If the leafs want a true #1d, it's gotta be Marner or Matthews. Nylander or Kadri doesn't get a top pair d man imo
- jcragcrumple

agreed, it would take Nylander AND Kadri

lol and can you list a #1 dman who is under 25 years of age, and worth trading either Matthews or Marner for? Caz i cant.
- Buggy166

Idk who is available. Trouba would be a good piece for the leafs, but he probably costs more than Nylander and less than Marner in a trade. Maybe Ehlers and Trouba for Marner and a d prospect? Something like that

Idk who is available. Trouba would be a good piece for the leafs, but he probably costs more than Nylander and less than Marner in a trade. Maybe Ehlers and Trouba for Marner and a d prospect? Something like that
- jcragcrumple

good lord

lol and can you list a #1 dman who is under 25 years of age, and worth trading either Matthews or Marner for? Caz i cant.
- Buggy166

I’d give Makar or Heiskenen a long look..

they should probably keep kadri. i know he has his issues but is actually a very very good player, especially at that low cap hit.

nylander can be traded but it would be best to let him raise his stock a bit first since it undoubtedly dropped a bit this past season. imo if you cant get kapanen or johnsson for 2.5-3.5 mil on a bridge deal then they should be the ones to go. they can definitely get you something good on defense.
- danktrees

He really doesn’t..

How many times has Wilson been suspended lately? And how many Caps fans are saying he has issues?

You guys always let the media dictate how you feel about players. I wonder if him having darker skin and being Muslim has anything to do with it 🤔

good lord
- Aetherial

Ok, Ehlers and Trouba for Marner and Zaitsev

Finnish goalie is playing great.

Ok, Ehlers and Trouba for Marner and Zaitsev
- jcragcrumple

Ewwww

I don't think it's possible for Canada to outplay Finland anymore than they are and they're losing 2-1 now.

Ewwww
- GreatGigInTheSky

You do realize Zaitsev has negative trade value, right?

You do realize Zaitsev has negative trade value, right?
- jcragcrumple

You do realise you had Marner in the trade?

Also, Trouba is gone after 1 more year and Ehlers isn't that great?

Ok, Ehlers and Trouba for Marner and Zaitsev
- jcragcrumple

Pass

Idk who is available. Trouba would be a good piece for the leafs, but he probably costs more than Nylander and less than Marner in a trade. Maybe Ehlers and Trouba for Marner and a d prospect? Something like that
- jcragcrumple

No. How do they fit ehlers in at 6mil if they can't fit nylander in at 6.9.

Makes no sense.

Jones and Jenner
for
Matthews and Zaitsev