Santo_44
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The Muzzin effect - Steven_Seagull
So Muzzin isnt a top pairing but he is so good that he makes crap players into top 4 D? I am very confused with this double standard. |
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Santo_44
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Joined: 10.20.2014
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It's going to be interesting to see what Dubas & Co. do.
One option is to go with protecting 4F, 4D, 1 goalie:
Tavares
Marner
Nylander
Matthews
Muzzin
Brodie
Rielly
Holl
Campbell
I'm wondering if Seattle will be interested in Kerfoot. He's kinda a guy that doesn't really check any one box, especially for an expansion club.
He only has two years left before being UFA.
He's not underpaid or overpaid.
He's not really "a strong veteran presence in the room who the kids can learn from."
He's not really top 2 line material.
Dermott may be more tempting. - Atomic Wedgie
The reasoning they will want Kerfoot is because there are no C's available...seriosuly check it out. Kerfoot would be the 1C and it wouldn't be close.
Its a nice sell to the fans as well being a BC boy. |
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Santo_44
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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His fancy stats numbers don't pass the sniff test for me. There's something else going on there. - BINGO!
I am very happy with what he brings for 2M. |
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mjones242
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Location: Pretentious Beer Snob, ON Joined: 06.22.2015
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I believe they can win with having 4 talented core players being paid as such.
The freak JT injury sucked that's for sure.
And the narrative that the core 4 is being paid too much and can't afford depth, D or goaltending was a false narrative against the Habs.
Funny enough the best production came from outside the 40M core besides Willys 7M cap hit. - Santo_44
The Core 4 hasn't proven that they have what it takes to win a playoff round. Buckle up for disappointment because we're about to run the scenario again in 21/22.
Kerfoot and Spezza both had a pretty great series but beyond that, outside the Core 4 was largely a wasteland. (Galchenyuk had one big game where he scored 3 pts)
Hyman, the type of player some are alluding to as the type of support piece(s) this team needs, was invisible all playoff. Why? Probably because his production largely relies on his linemates producing themselves. If the Leafs do try to add some pieces to the top 6, they better understand that those pieces will be dependent on the Core 4 actually showing up. |
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Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens |
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Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC Joined: 02.25.2007
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It's going to be interesting to see what Dubas & Co. do.
One option is to go with protecting 4F, 4D, 1 goalie:
Tavares
Marner
Nylander
Matthews
Muzzin
Brodie
Rielly
Holl
Campbell
I'm wondering if Seattle will be interested in Kerfoot. He's kinda a guy that doesn't really check any one box, especially for an expansion club.
He only has two years left before being UFA.
He's not underpaid or overpaid.
He's not really "a strong veteran presence in the room who the kids can learn from."
He's not really top 2 line material.
Dermott may be more tempting. - Atomic Wedgie
I don't think Dermott is an option for Seattle.... there's bound to be a player who's at least gonna be good enough to be a regular in the NHL.
Toronto will basically choose who they want to keep between Kerfoot or Holl.
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Steven_Seagull
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: AUSTON MATTHEWS IS A LEAF Joined: 03.03.2016
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So Muzzin isnt a top pairing but he is so good that he makes crap players into top 4 D? I am very confused with this double standard. - Santo_44
*waits for quote where I criticize Muzzin* |
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BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes |
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Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK Joined: 09.21.2009
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The Muzzin effect - Steven_Seagull
I think it's more of a Justin Faulk/Jeff Skinner type deal.
Two guys that shoot a ton from everywhere, making their possession numbers look great, but they don't actually get much done most of the time.
Not saying Holl is the same deal, but there seems to be something like that inflating his on-ice impacts because when you watch him those numbers don't add up. |
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Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: The centre of the hockey universe Joined: 07.31.2006
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And because I just looked it up, here are key dates:
24 hours after end of Stanley Cup Final - First buy-out period begins
July 17 - Deadline for expansion draft protection lists
July 21 - Seattle Kraken expansion draft
July 23-24 - 2021 NHL Entry Draft
July 26 - Qualifying offer deadline for RFAs
July 27 - First buy-out period ends
July 28 - Free agency opens |
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Santo_44
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Joined: 10.20.2014
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The Core 4 hasn't proven that they have what it takes to win a playoff round. Buckle up for disappointment because we're about to run the scenario again in 21/22.
Kerfoot and Spezza both had a pretty great series but beyond that, outside the Core 4 was largely a wasteland. (Galchenyuk had one big game where he scored 3 pts)
Hyman, the type of player some are alluding to as the type of support piece(s) this team needs, was invisible all playoff. Why? Probably because his production largely relies on his linemates producing themselves. If the Leafs do try to add some pieces to the top 6, they better understand that those pieces will be dependent on the Core 4 actually showing up. - mjones242
I think it was pretty obvious Hyman was injured...Or he just didn't bother to care to play like himself..I'll take the first one.
Overall I liked the play of everyone outside the top 4 core. If Matthews, Marner and JT score and produce at least close to themselves then they advance and we are talking about how fantastic the players were surrounding the top 4. |
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Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens |
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Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC Joined: 02.25.2007
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And because I just looked it up, here are key dates:
24 hours after end of Stanley Cup Final - First buy-out period begins
July 17 - Deadline for expansion draft protection lists
July 21 - Seattle Kraken expansion draft
July 23-24 - 2021 NHL Entry Draft
July 26 - Qualifying offer deadline for RFAs
July 27 - First buy-out period ends
July 28 - Free agency opens - Atomic Wedgie
That's going to be a wild 2 weeks for NHL GMs.
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Fakepartofme
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Living rent free... in your head, ON Joined: 09.20.2010
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If you're paying 40M to 4 guys they need to get the job done and shouldn't have to rely on additional support.
None of the teams left or who even made it to the 2nd round have sunk this much money into so few players.
Something to ponder. - mjones242
People keep pointing this out each year.
Doesnt seem to matter to Dubas and others.
to clarify, its so much money invested into 4 forwards....not even spread around different positions.
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Santo_44
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Joined: 10.20.2014
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That's going to be a wild 2 weeks for NHL GMs.
- Scabeh
I always wonder how much sleep those guys get between the draft and FA.
I bet some barely sleep, don't want to miss an opportunity in trade and signing talks. |
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senstroll
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Location: New Fan, Needs to watch Ballet, ON Joined: 02.22.2008
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And because I just looked it up, here are key dates:
24 hours after end of Stanley Cup Final - First buy-out period begins
July 17 - Deadline for expansion draft protection lists
July 21 - Seattle Kraken expansion draft
July 23-24 - 2021 NHL Entry Draft
July 26 - Qualifying offer deadline for RFAs
July 27 - First buy-out period ends
July 28 - Free agency opens - Atomic Wedgie
is next season delayed start?
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Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: ON Joined: 11.30.2009
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Me too. For the first time in decades they were good enough to win. Unless they were supposed to score all the goals too. - shack67
Baby wrister from top of circle can’t go in during a game 7, talk about deflating.
Game 5 he was also shaky.
Price let in zero softies.
I’d run with him but I think we need another goalie also. Bad groin or whatever it is and a little bit fragile mentally.
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Steven_Seagull
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: AUSTON MATTHEWS IS A LEAF Joined: 03.03.2016
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People keep pointing this out each year.
Doesnt seem to matter to Dubas and others.
to clarify, its so much money invested into 4 forwards....not even spread around different positions. - Fakepartofme
3 of the 7 highest cap hits, and they could only mange 1 goal. |
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Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens |
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Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC Joined: 02.25.2007
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is next season delayed start? - senstroll
I think the initial plan was the have the season begin at the "normal" start time.
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BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes |
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Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK Joined: 09.21.2009
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is next season delayed start? - senstroll
Not likely if the Olympics are happening. |
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Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: The centre of the hockey universe Joined: 07.31.2006
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The Core 4 hasn't proven that they have what it takes to win a playoff round. Buckle up for disappointment because we're about to run the scenario again in 21/22.
Kerfoot and Spezza both had a pretty great series but beyond that, outside the Core 4 was largely a wasteland. (Galchenyuk had one big game where he scored 3 pts)
Hyman, the type of player some are alluding to as the type of support piece(s) this team needs, was invisible all playoff. Why? Probably because his production largely relies on his linemates producing themselves. If the Leafs do try to add some pieces to the top 6, they better understand that those pieces will be dependent on the Core 4 actually showing up. - mjones242
Leafs Nation has a very odd habit of worshiping guys with limited talent, because they "work harder than anyone."
Hyman is a nice player.
I wouldn't give him a penny over $3.5M. Hell, even that is crazy.
And he turned 29 on Wednesday. WTF is this talk of a six year contract?
Are you franking kidding me? |
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Santo_44
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Joined: 10.20.2014
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Leafs Nation has a very odd habit of worshiping guys with limited talent, because they "work harder than anyone."
Hyman is a nice player.
I wouldn't give him a penny over $3.5M. Hell, even that is crazy.
And he turned 29 on Wednesday. WTF is this talk of a six year contract?
Are you franking kidding me? - Atomic Wedgie
Every team wants a Josh Anderson.
No fan wants a Josh Anderson cap hit |
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Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: The centre of the hockey universe Joined: 07.31.2006
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is next season delayed start? - senstroll
From what I understand, the NHL has said they are targeting October 12th, but nothing is official.
If anyone has better info, please feel free to correct me. |
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Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: ON Joined: 11.30.2009
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Leafs Nation has a very odd habit of worshiping guys with limited talent, because they "work harder than anyone."
Hyman is a nice player.
I wouldn't give him a penny over $3.5M. Hell, even that is crazy.
And he turned 29 on Wednesday. WTF is this talk of a six year contract?
Are you franking kidding me? - Atomic Wedgie
Last 3 seasons
Nylander 173gp - 55g 73a
Hyman 165 gp- 57g 54a
He should get 4.5 - 5m I would think, 4 years would be a good # even though we could give him more as I’m sure he’ll be on LTIR before his contract ends.
But he can walk and we could sign another good player, so I’m good with that too.
Let Hyman go
Trade Rielly
Trade Nylander
Sign Hamilton
Someone else can fill out the rest. |
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mjones242
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Pretentious Beer Snob, ON Joined: 06.22.2015
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I think it was pretty obvious Hyman was injured...Or he just didn't bother to care to play like himself..I'll take the first one.
Overall I liked the play of everyone outside the top 4 core. If Matthews, Marner and JT score and produce at least close to themselves then they advance and we are talking about how fantastic the players were surrounding the top 4. - Santo_44
I keep hearing this "if" thrown around each year about the Core 4. Would be fun not to have to speculate on how this team would do if the Core 4 would actually (frank)ing produce.
But sure, let's just throw more resources into the top 6 to see if that will get those snakebitten 4 all going at the same time.
And for the record, I'm not sure if "fantastic" is the word I would use to describe those outside of Kerfoot and Spezza. But, okay... |
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Steven_Seagull
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: AUSTON MATTHEWS IS A LEAF Joined: 03.03.2016
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Last 3 seasons
Nylander 173gp - 55g 73a
Hyman 165 gp- 57g 54a
He should get 4.5 - 5m I would think, 4 years would be a good # even though we could give him more as I’m sure he’ll be on LTIR before his contract ends.
But he can walk and we could sign another good player, so I’m good with that too.
Let Hyman go
Trade Rielly
Trade Marner
Sign Hamilton
Someone else can fill out the rest. - Garnie
There ya go |
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Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: ON Joined: 11.30.2009
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There ya go - Steven_Seagull
That’s 1 of many ways to change it up.
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Fakepartofme
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Living rent free... in your head, ON Joined: 09.20.2010
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1st game: 2 goals against.
2nd game: 1 goal against
3rd game: 1 goal against
4th game: shutout
5th game: 4 goals against (in OT)
6th game: 3 goals against (in OT)
7th game: 3 goals against (1 was EN)
I'm still puzzled by the narrative that our defence and goalie should have been better. - Atomic Wedgie
Ya our D wasnt the problem
Our goalie didnt steal any elimination games. He wasnt the reason we lost....but he didnt outperform the other goalie either. Overall, he doesnt shoulder any blame imo.
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