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05 Mar 2026 22:34:15
Solid deal for Roy. Very surprised.
1.) 05 Mar 2026 23:37:40
There was also a side deal that the Avalanche get to eat and drink as a team at any Boston Pizza for free on Canadian Game Road Trips. Works out to $8 million a year non salary cap, those boys can put them down lol lol.
04 Mar 2026 23:40:30
Tyler Myers got a much better return than I expected. Does this bode well for Tre in possible returns?
1.) 04 Mar 2026 23:42:24
No.
Tre is a dope.
2.) 05 Mar 2026 15:27:50
I believe Trev is not rushing and making rash decision which is looking good on him right now. He has put his price on what it’s going to take to get his guys and I hope he doesn’t budge. But u never know with him.
24 Oct 2025 17:33:57
Now Woll is in IR? what is going on with him?
1.) 24 Oct 2025 22:28:11
Personal matter. He's on his way back. Hope he's back to form in no time.
29 Jun 2025 04:11:14
What do we all think about the Nic Roy for Mitchy rumours? Personally, I'd call that a massive win if it happens.
1.) 29 Jun 2025 06:31:04
Anything for Marner that is a positive for the Leafs, is a win. Imo.
2.) 29 Jun 2025 10:36:02
Here’s my theory because it’s rumoured to be a sign and trade leafs are asking for one of Hertl, karlsson or barbashev and Vegas is offering Roy and Hague because if the leafs were ok with just Roy the trade would be done already just my opinion.
3.) 29 Jun 2025 12:33:11
Lol
Brilliant RLF.
4.) 29 Jun 2025 13:25:48
Looks like grumpy is back and still obsessed with me for some reason.
5.) 29 Jun 2025 23:10:20
Roy and Hague would be a home run in my opinion!
6.) 30 Jun 2025 17:14:59
Hague is gone so yes karlsson, Barbashev or hertl.
17 Apr 2025 21:37:27
Was talking to someone at work today about the Marner contract.
Does he end up with the first max contract in the NHL or close to it? With the cap set to rise this fast and him being the only real AAA superstar to hit the market in years, does a team like SJ offer 20m?
I can absolutely see it happening.
1.) 18 Apr 2025 03:13:52
Anything over $14m per would shock me. Over $15m per, and I might actually pass out.
2.) 18 Apr 2025 20:25:58
Totally agree with that.
3.) 19 Apr 2025 18:21:54
Well not with Toronto maybe a basement team would but even then teams like San Jose have young stars that will eventually need to be paid.
4.) 23 Apr 2025 11:44:54
No Ottawa player has more than 1 point they are in deep trouble.
5.) 24 Apr 2025 01:01:07
If Marner wants more than $14 million per year then his heart isn’t really in Toronto.
It’s in his wallet!
If he hasn’t signed by the time the Stanley Cup is awarded the Leafs should trade his negotiating rights.
Is that allowed under a NTC/ NMC?
I do not know?
They wouldn’t get much but anything would help.
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01 May 2026 08:54:00
I can't be the only one here that's been watching these playoffs thinking about Marner.
Mitchy has been a non-factor through 5 games as one of the highest paid forwards in the NHL.
I understand why everyone is saying Mitch leaving is what tanked the Leafs, but watching his performance with a new team has to also show that even making the playoffs with Marner, nothing would have changed (not that he had a good reg.
season either though).
I am still happy with (in a round about way) getting a first for Marner's expiring contract. He's still the same choke artist that needs an elite centre in order to thrive, he was in Toronto.
1.) 01 May 2026 12:20:37
Agree with pretty much everything LL. Except, I actually don't understand how people would think Marner leaving would tank the Leafs. Put simply, the team underperformed. They should have been a solid enough team and not a bottom 5 team. Coaching may have had something to do with it, but this is on the players.
2.) 01 May 2026 12:50:09
@LeafsLife...Do you mean he is a non factor because of his point production? If so, then you have missed what Tortorella is doing. He has been movning Marner around from line to line as he line matches and has Marner playing in a shutdown roll and maxing him as well on the PK. He said when he got there that is what he wanted from Marner and he has bought into it. He might only in some people's eyes have 4 assists in 5 games but his last one when he and Howden tagged-teamed along the boards to turn the puck over for the OT winner by Howden was huge.
If you watch, there was no player on the ice as excited as Marner.
I agree with RLF that the onus in Toronto was on the players. I am not a Berube fan but he is not the one who has had Matthews Shooting percentage drop nor Matthews' Shot speed drop consistently in the last 4 years.
3.) 01 May 2026 13:50:01
I have not watched every Vegas game, not going to pretend I have, but statistically speaking, it doesn't match up with a shut down role and being maxxed on the PK.
Marner is getting his 20+ mins a night. He has just over 7 mins of PK time in 5 games (about 1:30 per game), which isn't much. Compare that to over 20 mins of PP time (4 mins per game). His 5 on 5 zone starts are over 58% O-zone. Dowd, Scissions and Smith get heavily weighted D-zone starts at even strength. Marner has 0 even strength points. 2 assists on the PP and 2 assists on the PK (last 2 games).
He is getting shut down at even strength, which is pretty much what happened in Toronto and most complained about. Only 7 shots on net at even strength, 5 hits, 3 blocks, 1 takeaway and 2 giveaways. Those are not star stats by any means. Compare that to Eichel who has 6 even strength points in 5 games and 8 overall. It's not whether Marner is a good player imo, because he is. It's about whether he can up his game in the playoffs, which he doesn't. His point production drops off and he becomes very average at 5 on 5 play in the playoffs. That hasn't changed in Vegas so far.
4.) 01 May 2026 14:23:22
Torts loves him and is using him in 5 on 5 shutdown role. He is a +2 five on five. On specialty teams, he is doing a great job. Vegas has 3 PP goals; he assisted on 2 of them. On PK, they have 2 goals and he assisted on both.
People can love or hate him, but he has been given a role by Torts and, for such a hard coach to please, he is doing that role well. I have watched all the games and he is working and skating hard every shift.
5.) 01 May 2026 14:42:31
Suffering, would you pay a player $12.5M to be a shutdown guy? Of course not. I didn't say he has been a big liability, but like it or not, he is paid to produce. There is no way Vegas wouldn't want to see more production, creating more opportunities and game control from him.
He's getting over 20 mins a night. It isn't all just to shut the other team down 5 on 5 and be good on special teams. You can pay a guy half his money to do that. He is supposed to be one of the best playmakers in the League and in his prime.
6.) 01 May 2026 16:48:09
If the goal was to win a cup, I would use anyone in any position to do it regardless of salary. We are talking about Torts and his system is not and never has been freewheeling. Don’t forget that Vegas was in danger of falling out of the playoffs with a GAA of 3.07 under Cassidy.
Torts stepped in, got them into playoffs with GAA in last 8 games of 1.88.
You might not like Marner RLF but the point is Torts and his teammates there do.
7.) 01 May 2026 17:28:07
Suffering. When did I say I don't like Marner? I actually said he is a good player.
You understand the narrative you are trying to sell. Basically you are saying Vegas trades Roy to Toronto so they can give Marner 8 years at $12.5M and then turn him into the player they traded away to get him that was making $3M. Pretty sure that wasn't the plan.
His coach and teammates in Toronto seemed to like him too. Neither is Berube's system freewheeling.
Not sure what that has to do with him having no even strength points in 5 games and you somehow knowing that is what Vegas is happy with and his coach wants. I'm not in management meetings and the dressing room and neither are you. No one knows for certain, as much as you want to have me believe you know, that Vegas is happy with Marner not producing as long as he isn't getting beat defensively.
8.) 01 May 2026 19:07:55
Maybe I am a fool. But if they win this series, if I was coaching, I would love that he played how I told him to and was +2 on five on five even without points. But got us 2 shorthanded goals with his assists. A lot of players would not check their egos and do that role. He and Howden are doing their job to line match and let Eichel's line get some free reign to get their points. Eichel has one goal but no-one is calling for his head.
I remember last year when Marner had 13 points and 2 goals and Matthews had 11 points and 3 goals. All the fingers pointed at Marner but it was only a minor push back on the magic goal scorer Matthews. Crazy part is Marner is now playing his most intense hockey I have seen him play and people who are not even Vegas fans are criticizing his lack of production.
9.) 01 May 2026 21:24:16
It's that you are trying soooo hard to give him credit. You also just said he is now playing the most intense hockey you have ever seen him play and then complain Toronto fans got in him. You just admitted he is trying harder in Vegas. Eichel is no more a goal scorer than Marner. They both get 25-30 a year on average and both weigh heavily on assists for points.
You say I have bias against Marner, yet you are trying so hard to say a point producer who doesn't produce in the playoffs is somehow still playing a major role because of his defensive numbers. The bias is obvious my friend.
10.) 01 May 2026 21:37:47
Ok you win. He is playing horrible and they should bench him. That will teach him a lesson for playing 200 foot hockey in the playoffs as instructed. :o)
11.) 01 May 2026 22:00:40
Quick question for you RLF. How many points do you feel Marner should have right now in the playoffs to justify his contract?
12.) 01 May 2026 22:25:20
Again, I never said he was playing horrible. It was about him not creating or producing much. Being a playoff non factor. Then you came in saying we are obviously missing how he is being used and how effective he really is and how everyone and the coach love how he is playing. Fact is, he is not producing in the playoffs again and people can't say it's a Toronto thing. If he is as motivated as you say, would have been nice to see him that way in Toronto.
Let's see if he produces in game 6/7 because he never did here. It's not just a points thing and you know that. I get you want me to say a certain points number so you can say he got those kind of points in Toronto and people still complained. You're looking for a gotcha moment, but don't consider 0 even strength points in 5 games as a valid argument that he is a offensive non factor again.
13.) 01 May 2026 23:15:08
You even just said "It's not just a points thing" but then you say it is the 0 even strength points. So then what is it he has to do to impress you? He is playing incredible defense and getting shorthanded points (none bigger than the assist in Overtime in Game 5 and power play points).
So are they calling to run Connor McDavid out of town because he had only two 5 on 5 points with no goals out of his 6 points and he was a -8 on 5 on 5?
14.) 02 May 2026 00:18:11
Nice try. I'm done.
29 Apr 2026 03:23:12
So it's going to be Sundin as president of hockey ops and Chayka as GM.
I never would have predicted this. Sending with zero experience and Chayka having been out of the league for years.
When people said they wanted to go in a different direction I guess Pelley agreed.
This could be the most insane, worst decision of upper management in Leafs history or a great, outside the box choice.
1.) 29 Apr 2026 15:40:40
If this ends up true, I would think we will also see an experienced advisor also hired.
2.) 30 Apr 2026 09:21:39
Truthfully Pelley will set this franchise back to before Auston Matthews. I sincerely hope we get Scott White over Chayka. Also sounding like Berube has a good chance of being back, which is another strike.
07 Mar 2026 23:16:15
What is with all of these posts wanting Dubas and Keefe back? It has not worked out this year clearly, but at the same time it was just as bad with Shanny/Dubas and Keefe.
1.) 08 Mar 2026 12:44:41
Let's bring them back so Dubas can give Cowan $9M x 8 when his ELC is up. And we can play Keefe's style of hockey. The style that had the Devils barely make the playoffs last season and has the Devils 1 pt more than the Leafs this season. Makes sense.
2.) 08 Mar 2026 12:52:43
I am aware you two did not like Dubas and that’s both understandable and fair.
Now that two years have gone by it is okay to agree that Treliving and unfortunately Berube have done a poor job.
And then we can move on to rebuilding.
3.) 08 Mar 2026 12:59:02
RLF, your sarcasm does not become you.
You’re too smart and knowledgeable to make the statement about Cowan and Keefe, like Berube, believe in their coaching styles.
I’d rather you share your good ideas on players and how we get out of this mess.
I think it’s pretty clear that either Tre or Berube will be back so it’s water under the bridge to me.
4.) 09 Mar 2026 01:06:38
@Randy It clearly has not worked out this season. I'm not going to argue there. I don't think Tre and Berube can be brought back either, but the suggestion that Dubas and Keefe were much better by some is beyond me.
5.) 09 Mar 2026 12:17:21
RSears
I wasn't responding to you, I was responding to LL's post specifically about not getting all the talk about wanting Dubas and Keefe back. I thought my post was relevant, since I cannot understand someone wanting those two back either. If you look at the results, Tre and Berube got the team farther in one year than Keefe and Dubas ever did. One win away from the Conference final. This year aside, it's still a fact.
Do I expect both gone? Yes. I think Berube is a foregone conclusion. Tre is still a possibility of returning, I guess.
There may have been some sarcasm in my post, but it wasn't aimed at anyone on here, it was in agreement with LL, so not sure the issue. Ironically, I thought you too smart and knowledgeable to want Dubas and Keefe back, but I wasn't referring to you directly.
6.) 09 Mar 2026 13:36:49
Has nothing to do with Dubas or Keefe. I think they are just better then what we have. I don’t want any of the old or current management or coaching staff, but like I said, I think Brad gets pushed to president.
He’s good at negotiating contracts so that valuable, then bring in someone who’s good at acknowledging talent, but the way MLSE has worked the last little bit I think they promote an AGM so no added money.
7.) 09 Mar 2026 21:11:09
Agree with each of you.
Neither tandem is what the Leafs need at the moment.
And RLF, you can deflect my comment back at me because there was some sarcasm in asking for a return of Dubas and Keefe.
But I will say it reflected more my complete frustration with not winning a Cup in the last 8-10 years. I honestly expected a couple.
As to GMs, I think I’d prefer an ex-NHL player with GM experience like Ron Francis. His GM record with the Hurricanes and Kraken was technically not stellar but that’s not always entirely the fault of the GM.
Another choice, dare I say it, is Wes Clark or Gord Pridholm, but Dubas critics would probably not support these choices.
Not sure I like any of the “revolving door” of GMs like Ken Holland or others like that, but he’d do a great job, I believe.
I won’t bother with the coach because the GM will.
In any event, my only hockey time is now on this site only to keep my brain going.
8.) 11 Mar 2026 14:09:01
RSears. No worries. We are all frustrated I would think.
I think most thought we would at least have a shot at a Cup or make it to the Conference finals a couple of times.
Leafs first couple years with Shanny, Dubas and the "core 4(+Rielly)" was an experiment of an ideology that the Cup can be one in a different fashion than the past. That speed and skill will prevail. They continued that through the start of JT's and Keefe's tenure. By the time they figured out their ideology is flawed, it was too late because of all the cap money the had tied up in the core 4+, they could add the right mix of talent.
In comes Tre and Berube and they try and create that balance, but the core has had so many playoff loses, they seem broken and completely lack confidence.
It has been a cluster since day one of this era.
Need to break up the core even more imo.
28 Jan 2026 03:17:03
Ok, I liked the Berube signing, but it's time to throw him out the door. That's the only meaningful change you can make and I also have not liked his decisions for awhile now.
1.) 28 Jan 2026 08:20:24
It’s so odd how he went from switching the lines every period to not making any adjustments at all almost like he’s given up.
2.) 28 Jan 2026 12:32:02
Honestly, at this point, I don't see the point in firing Berube unless you believe the team is a coach away from going 20-9 for the rest of the season.
His message is true. It's their mindset in too often not wanting to play an in your face, pressure, physical game. Until they stop stupid mistakes, the puck is going to end up in the back of their net. They are not built to play run and gun which only works in the regular season anyway. Woll was not good last night, which didn't help.
My biggest complaint is that 3rd line. I know some of you really like or liked it. I never did. Roy was excellent last game, looked like the guy I thought we were getting, which hasn't been often enough this year. Robertson has been fairly invisible again lately. Cowan makes way too many mistakes with the puck. Not a good 3rd line. It's like the 2nd line you would see on a team that sucks going through a complete rebuild.
You fire the coach and the players win. You are telling them that we will find a guy that coaches the way YOU want to play, which barely got them out of the first round once. Just leave it for the rest of the season and reset in the off-season imo.
3.) 28 Jan 2026 19:31:26
If the upper echelon have confidence in Treliving then Bérubé will stay.
If not Bérubé will bite the dust as well.
04 Jan 2026 21:21:28
Anyone else wondering if Tanev is done permanently?
I know he's having surgery with a long recovery time, but he's played so hard, for so long that at his age I can see this being the end. Maybe he comes back for a bit then goes LTIR again.
1.) 05 Jan 2026 08:57:17
It wouldn’t surprise me one bit a lot of hard miles on him when we signed him. It’s kinda the issue with tree signing multiple defenders who are older.
2.) 05 Jan 2026 16:30:06
I'm getting Muzzin vibes.
Hope I'm wrong!
3.) 05 Jan 2026 17:24:44
Yeah I’d be surprised to see him back. He’s been a warrior for sure but two tough injuries to come back from.
Concussions and severe groin injuries are serious, especially with wear and tear he’s been through.
Robidas Island may get another visitor.
4.) 07 Jan 2026 18:12:09
I think he will play again. For how long? Who knows?
He looked pretty good when he came back until the groin issue. Doesn't seem like a guy ready to hang them up, but that's just my opinion on him.
5.) 08 Jan 2026 17:10:11
I’m sure he doesn’t want to retire but the frequency of injuries this year has me thinking the doctors may be recommending it.
He’s been a true warrior but his body might not be able to execute what the brain is messaging.
I hope I’m wrong tho’.
03 May 2026 05:46:25
I have to play devil's advocate here in one way.
Brisebois would be the GM if he had permission to speak to Pelley. He is heavily involved in analytics.
Just because it is Chayka and Sundin (not who I would have hired), doesn't mean it has to be horrible.
01 May 2026 22:48:29
@Clarky Kessel has 3 rings and was a lot less skilled than Willy.
29 Apr 2026 19:18:41
Yeah probably. I like Cowboy well enough, but being on this team will destroy his development if they can't get it together.
29 Apr 2026 03:25:43
Hit send too early.
Not interested in Bouchard as the offense in Toronto still doesn't concern me.
If McDavid or Drais are willing to come I would throw whatever they wsnt at one of those guys. That said, what can you really offer? If those two hit the market (especially McDavid) I can't imagine the return.
RNH for Knies would have to be what it's built around should he become available. I don't see any other way to get it done.
29 Apr 2026 02:37:25
McDavid has to be getting restless himself. That is horrible situation to be in right now. Trading Skinner for Jarry alone should be a fireball offense. That was one of the strangest trades I have ever seen.
I also have to add, they need more than a goaltender. They cannot defend. I been watching some of those games and feeling better about the Leafs team D suddenly somehow. They could bring George Vezina and Patrick Roy in as goalies and would make no difference if they cannot get it together defensively.
The Oilers almost remind me of the Dubas Leafs. They signed Nurse to a contract that is aging badly, are far to reliant on a handful of highly paid guys to score and cannot defend. On that note, they even pick up every ex-Leaf they can find after they get run out of town.
03 May 2026 05:44:31
@auffering, who made fun of him?
I commented that he will win a cup because he played such an epic game and I wish he did so with the Leafs. Where in that comment did you read any degradation towards Marner?
I enjoy your insights on many things, but you need to calm down with the high strung comments.
RLF and I made a joke about the guy, after commenting about his amazing game.
Chill buddy.
02 May 2026 12:47:31
@RLF We sure Mitchy doesn't check this site? Lol.
I watched a lot of that game and he looked better than I have ever seen him in Toronto. If he keeps playing like that night in and night out he will win a cup in his career for sure.
01 May 2026 04:40:07
Agree with everything you said.
I do not understand why SDA thinks he is entitled to another shot. If he wants one, then fine. But you need to prove yourself on a 2 way deal and crack the lineup.
SDA reminds me of Bracco. Supposed to be the next Marner, but never made it.
28 Apr 2026 21:41:13
@suffering
I had no issue with him leaving that dumpster fire at all. That was beyond horrible for all involved.
Good info on the sister. Just looked her up.
28 Apr 2026 00:36:37
What qualifies Sundin to be president of hockey ops exactly?
I don't get the Chatka hate. The Yotes were such a dumpster fire it was impossible for the guy to do better anyway.