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02 May 2024 13:40:17
Tags had said what about a prop with Marner to Seattle. I told him I would give it a shot.
Seattle
Marner $9.49M($1.5M retained)
Liljegren RFA
Tor
Wright $.918M($3M if bonuses reached)
Borgen $2.7M
2024 3rd(Tor)
Seattle picks up a proven point producer in Marner and they need a still youngish high calibre player. They also get Liljegren to help fill the hole left by Borgen.
Toronto picks up a top 4, big physical RD in Borgen and a young C/RW and former 4th overall pick in Wright who is from Burlington and seems to be getting it at the pro level. Helps Leafs be more cost controlled going forward. They also get their 3rd rounder back for the retention on Marner.
1.) 02 May 2024 14:02:59
RLF thanks for the prop.
I like it.
Hopefully Wright develops into that 2C we will need moving forward. Borgen is also another big, physical RHD type guy who Tre covets.
Also, leaves us cap space to target Roy or Tanev.
Good prop IMO.
2.) 02 May 2024 22:54:55
these people suggesting the Leafs trade Mitch don't know much about hockey. He haas a no movement clause.
3.) 02 May 2024 23:12:42
You must be fun at parties bluenose.
4.) 02 May 2024 23:46:41
Bluenoser.
Lol. Anyone that thinks just because a player has an NMC means he will never be traded knows nothing about hockey. No?
I bet I can name players with NMC's that have been moved. Would you like to bet I can?
5.) 03 May 2024 11:27:51
I just don’t have a good feeling about Wright turning into an above average player.
Since he left junior he has been average to below average.
He doesn’t inspire confidence.
I like Borgen a lot and have long felt that his style of play would make him a good partner for Morgan Reilly.
6.) 03 May 2024 17:30:51
The idea is sound but I just have doubts that wright can turn into the player he was drafted to be but the value is there a young nhl ready player and a good d option.
7.) 03 May 2024 20:42:21
RLF…. Good for you! All of us could name players with NMC who were traded. Happens every year at the deadline. The important part is that the player must agree to be traded. Marner wouldn’t agree to go to Seattle IMO.
8.) 03 May 2024 21:25:49
Ckps. That's possible, he may not and I've said that before. My point was obvious that my post was a counter to bluenoser saying if you post a trade involving a guy who has a NMC on a fantasy trade site, you don't know anything about hockey.
Good for you to agree with me and miss the point of the post at the same time.
01 May 2024 12:48:59
Nash
Marner $10.9M
Tor
Scissons $2.86M
Afanasyev $.789M
2024 2nd
Nash picks up a top line RW to play with O'Reilly and Forsberg. They have tons of cap space to re-sign Marner.
Leafs pick up a 2/3 centre, a top 9 prospect and a 2nd plus $8M in new cap space.
Yes, Nash gets the better player and doesn't seem like a ton for Marner. They get valuable cap space and two cost controlled players plus a pick. Time to change the core and need cap space to do that.
1.) 01 May 2024 16:09:26
Not against this deal.
I’ve liked Sissons for awhile, hard-to-play against 2-way player.
I also like Cody Glass, younger and bigger with other positive skills but maybe injury prone.
The trade itself doesn’t make us better. The opportunity to change the core with strong UFA is what makes it appealing to me.
2.) 01 May 2024 16:18:43
Trade ain't the great, Marner played great, I think he just needs another playmaker/ shooter on his line so he has options. I like this new first line. Maybe they play Matthews for Willy and Knies, JT with Jarnkrok and Robo.
3.) 01 May 2024 16:25:36
@RLF IMO I think any Marner deal would have to include a top 4D, preferably RHD.
I get the cap space, but that doesn't guarantee us to get the FA we want.
4.) 01 May 2024 16:50:14
Papi. I said the deal favored Nashville. Cap space is the added asset which Leafs don't have if keeping Marner, nor will they have it to add to the top 6 if Marner stays.
Tags. My thought as well to start. Then I went through teams and couldn't find who would want to give up a top 4 and take on Marner's contract.
5.) 01 May 2024 19:41:16
@Papi he did not play great lol.
I like this deal.
6.) 02 May 2024 00:02:33
Sarros needs to be coming back.
7.) 02 May 2024 00:03:29
Can’t say I would like to see that.
I am sure there are much better deals available for a Top 10 scorer and Selke candidate!
8.) 02 May 2024 12:14:53
CKPS. I thought about Saros coming back as Nash has Askarov in waiting. Good move for Nash. Not sure for the Leafs though as Saros might be looking for $7-$8M on his next deal. He has been very inconsistent this playoffs as well. I'd rather go with Woll and a solid backup, which should be less combined than what Saros makes and/ or will ask for to re-sign.
WB49. Like what? Post a deal.
9.) 02 May 2024 12:25:10
@RLF how about Seattle?
Maybe you can make a Marner prop with Oleksiak (Tre type Dman) & McCann, and possibly Brandon Tanev as well.
Getting Brandon might be an added incentive to lure Chris over in the off season.
10.) 02 May 2024 13:32:32
Tags, I think you just did create a prop with Seattle. lol
So, Leafs take on Tanev to get McCann and Oleksiak for Marner I take it?
McCann is a 30-40 goal scorer the last two seasons. They don't have anyone else who scored more than 20 last season, so I am not sure who Marner is setting up for goals. They would probably want Marner to play with McCann.
I will give it a try anyway and post one. lol.
29 Apr 2024 14:47:33
Utah
Marner $10.9M
Tor
McBain $1.6M
Ingram $1.95M
Lamoureux ELC
Utah gets a notable top line player to market around and have tons of cap space. Marner become "the" guy there which probably suits what he wants to be.
Toronto picks up a mid-6 physical forward in McBain(Toronto boy), A goalie with term in Ingram to tandem with Woll and a Big RD prospect while clearing about $7.4M in cap space.
1.) 29 Apr 2024 22:54:19
I like it. Utah strikes me as the best target too.
2.) 30 Apr 2024 02:16:01
Also a team that marner won’t go to.
3.) 30 Apr 2024 04:23:20
@CKPS the biggest issue with a NMC in a nutshell. If he says he's only going to a contender, you can't do much.
We can only speculate on middling teams that he may agree too.
4.) 30 Apr 2024 09:37:27
I find the proposal heavily weighted to Utah.
Marner for Keller and McBain I would feel is a better balance.
Keller replaces some of the 90 - 100 points per season that Marner generates.
Also the proposal of Ingram and McBain only carries a $3.75 cap hit while Marner would be adding $10.9 to Utah’s cap.
Substitute Keller ($7.15) for Ingram and Lamoureux and you have $9.1 coming back to the Leafs.
Keller - Matthews - Domi
McMann - Tavares’s - Nylander
Knies - McBain - Jarnkrok.
5.) 30 Apr 2024 09:39:14
I disagree @LL he could go to a contender leafs would have to eat some of his salary tho I like this trade but still left with wanting more I guess my thought ways send Reilly to Utah since they have a thin blueline and take back crouse then at least if Bert don’t come
Back they are protected on the left wing.
6.) 30 Apr 2024 13:21:18
WB49. Yes, it's weighted to Utah. Switching Keller for Marner doesn't really help Utah be better. Having both makes them better and they have tons of cap space to pull this trade off. For the Leafs, the extra cap space allows them to add a less expensive talent than Marner with the cap space saved ($7.4M) . So, it ends up being Marner for McBain, Ingram, Lamoureux and whoever they sign with the $7.4M. Allows them to probably bring back Bert as well and add on D as Leafs would have over $27M in cap space to spend.
I don't think Marner to a contender would happen unless it is a blockbuster type of deal due to cap implications.
7.) 30 Apr 2024 16:47:13
A trade revolving around Marner for Keller (probably plus) would be great. The chemistry Mathews had with him at the All Star tournament was incredible. I'm getting sick of the ghost of Marner come playoffs and fear the contract he will command next.
8.) 01 May 2024 23:44:43
I like it
Utah and Marner sounds perfect.
9.) 02 May 2024 00:16:24
I think when you trade a player of Marner’s stature and skill level you need to get back somewhat similar value.
McBain is a 3rd/ 4th line player.
Ingram is a backup, possibly 1B goaltender and Lamoureux is a rookie who is a big maybe.
I don’t see that as sufficient justification for clearing cap space.
If you are trading Marner you HAVE to get a top six player or top pairing defenseman in return.
11 Apr 2024 13:13:09
What do you guys think it would take to get Jake Middleton? $2.45M for another season. I know he is an LD, but if the Leafs could get him and sign Roy, the top 4 is Rielly-Roy and Middleton-McCabe with Benoit-Timmins as the currently signed 3rd pair. Looks pretty solid enough. You could go cheaper and put Rielly and McCabe together and sign a guy like Carrier to play with Middleton.
Problem is that from what I can tell, Minny is still looking to compete now.
Would this work?
Minny
Liljegen RFA
Robertson RFA
Tor
Middleton $2.45M
Not sure if it works for Minny, as they have most of their team re-signed for next season. But it would allow them to move Johansson down to the 3rd line and try Robertson with Ek and Boldy, Liljegren would slot into 3RD and they get a little younger on the overall.
1.) 11 Apr 2024 17:31:13
RLF if you think Middleton can play 2LD, then I'm in. I would, however, like to get a mid pick back if possible (we are giving Minny to young cost controlled RFA's) .
I like targeting Roy as well, he is high on my UFA list.
2.) 11 Apr 2024 21:39:21
Looks good to me. I like Middleton well enough as well.
McCabe looks good on his offside right now, but is that something we want to commit to going forward? Depends on what's available I guess.
3.) 12 Apr 2024 05:30:27
What really hurts is that Dubas could have had Middleton from San Jose for a 2nd plus a prospect but instead choice to trade for Giordano (2 - 2nds & 3rd) when he could have signed Giordano in the summer for nothing.
Another one of Dubas’ multitude of blunders.
Instead Minnesota sent San Jose a 2nd plus Kahkonen for Jake Middleton.
4.) 13 Apr 2024 00:07:18
Not a good 3rd pair.
01 Apr 2024 20:47:15
So, this is the perfect target for the Leafs defence imo. I have brought up Lauzon many times, but he would be the perfect guy for the Leafs. Yes, he shoots left, but he plays the right side often and the Leafs need to chase a guy like Roy if he becomes available
Nash
Robertson RFA
Steeves RFA
Gregor RFA
Tor
Lauzon $2M
Afanasyev RFA
Nash picks up speed, youth and potential scoring. Leafs pick up a physical D and a player that could use a change of scenery, like Steeves, he has produced in the A.
1.) 01 Apr 2024 23:38:10
RLF
Robertson has some wheels
If Keefe installs Jarnknok to bench Robinson I don't know what to think but fire him!
2.) 02 Apr 2024 00:48:29
WeatherMac. Yes, he has wheels. This isn't the playoffs though. The better he plays, the more his value. I'm good with that.
3.) 02 Apr 2024 03:19:25
I don't know who Nash is but as we can see with Robertson he is going to be a perennial 30 to 40 goal scorer
Put robertson with Marner Holmberg down the middle then Tavaras between McMann or Knies and Nylander.
4.) 02 Apr 2024 03:31:05
RLF
Why do you insist on trading 22 year old Robertson when there is strong evidence he will put up 30 to 35 goals. I’m being conservative on that estimate it’s minimum he gets over 82 game.
You know Marner is one of the best set up men in NHL.
TELL ME IN DRAFT PICKS WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR ROBERTSON?
5.) 02 Apr 2024 06:03:03
@DM eight firsts. It would be insane to trade Robertson for less.
I'm also think of Mcdavid for Marner.
6.) 02 Apr 2024 12:15:15
weathermac. I just showed you what Robertson is worth. Tell me which actual 22 year old 30-35 minimum goals player you are referring to and I will tell you what kind of picks I think he is worth.
7.) 02 Apr 2024 20:07:14
What evidence is there he’s gonna score 35? He’s on pace for about 19 over an 82 game season. There won’t be room for him going forward.
8.) 03 Apr 2024 02:33:31
Robertson may go on to score quite a few goals in his career but the problem is, at the moment, he is a a fairly one dimensional player.
He has a great shot.
But he doesn’t defend well, doesn’t hit or block shots much, doesn’t penalty kill and isn’t a shut down player.
A lot will depend on whether Leafs resign Bertuzzi and/ or Domi.
Along with McMann and Knies there are only so many left wing slots available on a team and Robertson isn’t a 4th line player.
So that leaves 3 LW positions to fill.
If Leafs resign Bertuzzi and have just resigned McMann (a better 2 way player, and will definitely be keeping Knies, where does Robertson slot into the lineup.
9.) 03 Apr 2024 16:19:29
Agree WB.
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30 Apr 2024 23:59:35
End of 1st. They have been going to the net and voila, a point shot with traffic goes in. They have been physical. So why in games 3 and 4 they wouldn't do any of this?
1.) 01 May 2024 00:25:40
They aren't at home.
2.) 01 May 2024 12:29:09
I am wondering if it is more that they didn't have Matthews. I think they feel, just give Matthews the puck and he will carry us on his back to victory. No Matthews, so now they have to play as a team to win.
3.) 02 May 2024 20:04:28
@RLF that is definitely a flaw with Mathews' line for sure. If you shutdown the pass to Mathews, they generally have nothing else in the game plan.
29 Apr 2024 15:13:24
Is it player mentality or is it coaching? Either or, or a combination of both(likely), it isn't working.
We all know about being in puck wars. You have to want it more than the other guy. You have to protect it with everything you have and get it back when you don't have it with the same tenacity. It's a physical battle, and the one willing to be the most physical typically wins the battle.
There is another battle that the Leafs lose constantly by their core players. It's the battle for space. This is one that bothers me as well. You need to claim your space on the ice and not let anyone take it. If they are in the space you want, you have to battle to take it from them. This is missing even more so than the battles for the pucks imo.
They won't battle for space. They need to watch Bertuzzi and Reaves for example on how they will battle for their space. Benoit, Edmundson and McCabe on D will battle for their space.
JT does it the most of the core, Matthews next (not that that means he truly battles), but Nylander and Marner don't seem to believe in it. Rielly on D doesn't either.
The core just don't buy into physical battle. They won't stop on a spot and try and claim it. They prefer to keep moving all over the place and look for a spot that is not occupied and has no traffic. You can't win playing that way in the playoffs. Does Keefe not tell them they need to battle physically for space? Is he happy with them not battling for space and pucks, so they don't get possibly hurt?
If they changed their mentality, they can win. How much would a change in coaching mentality make a difference?
I know this would have been radical and a mostly unheard of move and questioned by many, but I actually would have liked Tree to fire Keefe at the end of game 4 and name Boucher as interim head coach for whatever is left in this season. Why not try it? It's not like anyone should think after 5 years of Keefe and the results we've seen believe he could motivate the guys for a comeback. Sure, the team may just fold from the Keefe firing, would that be any different from what we have witnessed the past two games.
1.) 29 Apr 2024 22:52:59
I was thinking the same about firing Keefe. It could be enough to light a fire and get them going.
This is my issue as well. Keefe and Babs (I'm sure) have been telling them they need to fight for pucks, and space. I can't imagine either coach saying "Just go out there and skate around" they just don't seem to care.
2.) 30 Apr 2024 02:42:55
It's a while ago, but I thought they worked harder under Babcock. He and Dubas disagreed on what style to play, so in came Keefe and they switched to a very offensive style. I think Babs was teaching them the hard way to play even if it meant giving up some offence. Then Keefe comes in and let's them put up huge personal points, but they don't know how to play playoff hockey. I said it for years that Dubas will ruin this team and I believe he did. Can Trèe get them to buy in? Can he put the right coach in place to make them play team hockey even if it means less personal goals are met? That is the main question imo.
3.) 30 Apr 2024 04:21:38
Babs said for years that Mathews could be a Selke winner, and he wasn't wrong.
My point is, it's hard to say whether they just didn't care what Babs had to say, or they were young. We all know almost every player under 21 can't play in his own zone. Just the nature of growth as a player.
The core 4 still enjoyed taking entire games off, or at least periods fairly regularly under Babs though.
4.) 30 Apr 2024 13:04:33
LL. I think a coach that didn't play into their wants and taught them what they need to do to win would have been better in the long run. No, Matthews may never had scored 69 goals or maybe even 60, but they would have had better playoff success I would think. Dubas and Keefe seemed to agree on philosophy. Shanny responsible for the rookie GM and rookie coach with the most talent the Leafs have had in decades. Mistakes all around.
5.) 30 Apr 2024 21:03:02
@RLF did you think Mitch or Willy specifically, give a rubbish? I'm not convinced.
6.) 01 May 2024 12:52:08
LL.
I think they do. I think they all care and want to win. I just think they haven't had a coach in the last 5 years that has beat it into their head on how to play the game the right way to win.
28 Apr 2024 15:44:17
I can't even tell if Boston is really a better team because they are simply better coached with a better system and better goaltending. They go to the net. They make life difficult on the goalie. Leafs did the same in game 1 and 2 and got a split in Boston.
Not that it matters what I would do or have done, but I will go at it anyway.
Coaching mistakes imo
Starting Samsonov. Played one good game. Not the reason they lost, but good part of why they didn't win.
Line combos and ice distribution. In game 3 Keefe goes back to running the big guys massive ice time and doesn't play the guys who got them a split in Boston. Puts Robertson on 4th line in game 4. Why? He's useless as a 4th line player. He needs to be minimum top 9 to be effective, but should have sat the whole series anyway imo.
I don't think it's a coincidence that the physicality, energy and going to the net stopped when Keefe went back to heavy core minutes up front. Keefe is a huge reason this team can't win.
Going forward, they need to get bigger and players with passion, physicality and willing to play mostly in the hard areas(net front).The Dubas Era needs to be more in the garbage. How is that done? Bye to Keefe, Marner, Jarnkrok, Robertson, Liljegren, Samsonov, Brodie.
I'd try and bring back Bert, Domi, Edmundson, Lyubushkin, Dewar. Keep Kampf, he's a big body that plays a good playoff style of game.
Trades of Marner, Liljegren, Jarnkrok and Robertson should bring back some good players, assets and cap space.
On a side note, good of Willy to tell Marner to stop crying because this isn't Junior.
Target big bodies in free agency that want to compete
1.) 28 Apr 2024 16:13:05
Honestly this team will never win with those players marner and Reilly would be guys I’d look to move yes Reilly needs to go for an offensive dman he has little impact in the ozone enough trying to find him a partner the biggest problem I see and you nailed it RFL is no one goes to the hard area.
2.) 28 Apr 2024 17:47:41
We might question Willy's motivation at times, but you can tell everyone is tired of Mitch.
I still like Jarnkrok. I wouldn't throw him out the door as well.
Keefe is out of his depth. He's losing the coaching battle worse than I have ever seen. But, I'm not sure a different coach helps this exact roster. Even if they come back by some miracle, you have to go through Fla, NY, CAR. Good F'in luck.
3.) 28 Apr 2024 20:24:27
Goat. Still too many perimeter players with not enough size. Bert, JT, Reaves, McMann, Kampf, Dewar and even Jarnkrok will go to the net. Matthews, Domi, Knies and Holmberg somewhat. Marner, Willy, Robertson don't like it around the net.
The issue is lack of size and desire to be there. Only Bert, Reaves, Kampf are nasty enough to be there. McMann and Knies have the size.
That's the biggest issue to me. Not enough size and desire to go there. Matthews and Willy are staying. JT has another year. Move the smaller, skilled guys for more size and the team will still score, just in a different way.
LL. I like Jarnkrok, but Leafs need more size and that's why he needs to go. Imo.
4.) 28 Apr 2024 23:02:16
Rlf, I disagree Robertson will go to the net, just has no idea what to do once he's there.
5.) 28 Apr 2024 23:26:08
Randy. What I mean is that you will barely find him net front. He hangs around the edges of scrummed rebounds waiting for the puck to spring loose. I can't remember him driving the net with the puck while taking on a Dman or being a net front screen battling for position. He is just too small for that. If he does those things, then I've missed it.
6.) 28 Apr 2024 23:29:02
@Randy I'll give Robertson effort. If the rest of them had half his energy, we'd be planning a parade. He is very confused though. His hockey IQ is some of the worst I've seen.
7.) 28 Apr 2024 23:44:39
@RLF I just don't see a way that this team improves with JT another year older, still making 11m and Mitch doing another disappearing act next year, while also making 11m.
8.) 29 Apr 2024 14:20:05
LL. I said above to move Marner.
28 Apr 2024 01:59:41
Not one of the so-called stars have realized yet that you need to go to the net and screen the goalie when the puck goes to the point. That was disgusting to watch Matthews in the high slot, Marner in one corner and Nylander in the other corner all hoping for a pass instead of going to the net and battling for a point shot.
That's poor coaching. They need a coach that let's them know that star or not, you go to the net!
23 Apr 2024 12:56:41
Leafs outshot them again. Leafs were physical and played with energy. I didn't see a lot of difference from game 1. There were still some defensive breakdowns that led to goals against. After game 1, I felt the team played well, but needed better goaltending and to stay away from bad penalties.
Same amount of penalties to each team this game and both teams scored once on the PP.
Needed better goaltending. Check
Needed a timely save(s). Check
Needed to stop taking dumb penalties. Better, still needs work.
Needed to break up 3rd line. Played very little and often not as a complete line. Semi-check
They also battled all game even through being down twice and won this time, which is something relatively new. The other big difference I see in this team beyond the physicality, is that they are able to battle their way inside to the slot to get scoring chances and rebounds. It isn't a one shot and done scenario like in the past. There are rebound opportunities as well. Need this to win on the playoffs.
1.) 23 Apr 2024 14:58:02
Good summary, agreed.
Reaves has been able to keep up with the play and has been a physical beast.
Not sure if he’s faster or just smarter about how he sees the game or better routes but he’s been very effective.
I liked Dewar’s game last night as well.
2.) 23 Apr 2024 16:32:43
They need to do something with their PP I’d take marner off replace him with domi then put Robertson in the bumper spot if the kid has one thing it’s his shot Tampa has mastered the bumper also leafs need more from the second line our best lines have been 1st and 4th lines.
3.) 23 Apr 2024 16:57:39
@Goat put Marner in the press box. I've never seen someone fall off so hard the second playoffs start, every single year. He looks like an AHLer out there every year in April.
4.) 23 Apr 2024 18:06:15
LL I totally agree with you. I don’t want to be too negative on a good game. But yes Marner does not elevate his game for playoffs. I also still find the wingers dropping too low in our end, seen Bert chasing a few times. But not as bad as game 1. Other than that great effort by most, Sammy played well with some big saves. The big difference between game 1 and 2 for me (other than penalties) was the lack of turnovers in the neutral zone. They were dumping the puck in more often and getting on the forecheck. Boston waits for teams to make mistakes, if we keep the game simple our offence should be able to put score theirs. IMO of course.
5.) 23 Apr 2024 18:53:48
Agreed RLF.
Still have to refrain from taking dumb penalties, but the Bertuzzi one was laughable. Refs are so gullible. Marchand was barely touched on his right leg and falls down in agony holding his left. Such a joke.
Marner has been disappointing to me. Not sure if he's upset/ pouting about
the demotion or whether it's just
his standard play, he has to learn to adapt to the different style of
playoff hockey.
Leafs stayed in the game even though they fell behind twice.
Top line played great with Matthews leading the way. Got the first equalizer 14 seconds later, that was a big turning point IMO.
Clarky agree as well. Lots more dumping in and forechecking, especially with Matthews playing with Bertuzzi and Domi.
6.) 23 Apr 2024 20:27:50
Goat.
PP could be better for sure. I thought it was looking better, but a change could be what it needs.
LL.
He needs to pick up his game. Have to be bale to find space when space is hard to find.
Clarky
I didn't notice fewer turnovers in the neutral zone, but could be. $th line is big, heavy and doing exactly what they need to which is pin them in there end for a shift. They dump and chase and maybe the rest are seeing it too.
Tags.
Pretty much how I saw it all as well.
03 May 2024 21:25:49
Ckps. That's possible, he may not and I've said that before. My point was obvious that my post was a counter to bluenoser saying if you post a trade involving a guy who has a NMC on a fantasy trade site, you don't know anything about hockey.
Good for you to agree with me and miss the point of the post at the same time.
02 May 2024 23:46:41
Bluenoser.
Lol. Anyone that thinks just because a player has an NMC means he will never be traded knows nothing about hockey. No?
I bet I can name players with NMC's that have been moved. Would you like to bet I can?
02 May 2024 17:22:24
I can't see how the Rangers could do this one. They only have 18 players signed next season with $10.5M projected cap space. The deal would leave them with about $3.5M left in cap space and Lindgren and Kakko as RFA's needing deals. Lindgren might command $6M on his own.
It will be hard to move Marner and get a good return because of his cap hit. imo.
02 May 2024 13:32:32
Tags, I think you just did create a prop with Seattle. lol
So, Leafs take on Tanev to get McCann and Oleksiak for Marner I take it?
McCann is a 30-40 goal scorer the last two seasons. They don't have anyone else who scored more than 20 last season, so I am not sure who Marner is setting up for goals. They would probably want Marner to play with McCann.
I will give it a try anyway and post one. lol.
02 May 2024 12:14:53
CKPS. I thought about Saros coming back as Nash has Askarov in waiting. Good move for Nash. Not sure for the Leafs though as Saros might be looking for $7-$8M on his next deal. He has been very inconsistent this playoffs as well. I'd rather go with Woll and a solid backup, which should be less combined than what Saros makes and/ or will ask for to re-sign.
WB49. Like what? Post a deal.
03 May 2024 02:59:53
Give Willy his props. He put it away when needed.
03 May 2024 02:58:41
LL. Yes, Knies is getting better and better. All he needed to do is cut down the bad penalties and so far, he's done that.
03 May 2024 02:53:19
LL. If he had of started Woll, we would have likely won this series by now. Notice the change in play by the team with Woll in net. They are more confident with Woll in net.
This team is better than many have given them credit for. Bigger, meaner and tougher to play against.
01 May 2024 14:35:12
True. The PP is still an issue. And think about how much more dangerous this team is if the PP starts to click. The other team now starts to worry about taking penalties which should open up a little more space on the ice.
01 May 2024 12:52:08
LL.
I think they do. I think they all care and want to win. I just think they haven't had a coach in the last 5 years that has beat it into their head on how to play the game the right way to win.