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19 Jun 2026 13:22:22
So Leafs got Raddysh.
If they are listening on Knies, I would hope it's a huge return. The team that makes the most sense to me would be San Jose. They have the pieces to make the deal and trading Knies in the East would bite big time.
I am not for trading Knies in general, but if they do.
SJ
Knies $7.75M
Rielly $7.5M
Carlo $3.5M
Tor
Dickinson $1.8M(with bonuses)
Misa $4.255M (with bonuses)
Chernyshov $.945M
Wetsch $1M
SJ gets a power forward in Knies at a perfect age for their group. They need D especially with Dickinson going to Toronto.
Rielly needs a change of scenery and would slot behind Orlov. Carlo would fill into the 2 RD role. They brought in Kesselring for the 3 RD already. They take on all of Rielly's contract.
Leafs get their 2C in Misa allowing JT to move down, Top 4 puck moving LD in Dickinson, a good size right shot RW that can score in Chernyshov and physical likely bottom 6 role player in Wetsch who should provide some depth scoring.
That's the type of return I would want to see if Knies is going, but I doubt he is.
1.) 19 Jun 2026 12:37:48
Definitely over paid and added extra years but that’s a problem for tomorrow. Today, the Leafs got better.
2.) 19 Jun 2026 12:45:30
I’ve heard that the Leafs were looking at a top-pairing D and a 1st plus another player, but with Raddysh being brought in and getting paid idk if Knies makes sense to trade now. My big thing is it can't be a futures-based trade.
I’d like a top young centre plus maybe a 1st and something else, but to me none of it makes sense. Just keep Knies who hasn’t even peaked yet and build out the depth.
3.) 19 Jun 2026 12:50:03
If the Leafs are sending that I’d want Misa, Dickinson and the second overall pick. Leafs could add Avs first from next year or a second this year.
4.) 19 Jun 2026 13:10:14
Ckps. If they take on Rielly and his whole cap hit, don't think you get the 2nd overall. If losing Dickinson in a deal, the Sharks likely use that 2nd overall for a D-man to replace him. Why they may do the deal I mentioned.
With the 1st overall, Leafs would be adding McKenna (likely), Misa, Dickinson, Chernyshov and Wetsch while creating more cap space to chase a guy like Tuch and maybe Marchment.
D with Raddysh and Dickinson added to McCabe and OEL starts to look pretty good, especially if Tanev can play again and they still have Danford+ developing.
5.) 19 Jun 2026 13:52:57
Of course Knies would be perfect in SJ, he would be perfect for any team. That’s why everyone is inquiring about him. Should be more incentive not to trade him. But all you guys are after is guys that get points (which we’ve had for years), we need character players that go in the dirty areas and stick up for each other.
Think of our top 6 without Knies, who is sticking up for Matthews when he gets hit? Misa, Nylander? Cowan? Guys would kill the team moving this guy, not even in his prime yet.
6.) 19 Jun 2026 15:22:33
Clarky. I made it clear that I wasn't advocating for a trade of Knies, but if the Leafs are to do it, which I have no control over, then I would hope a big return is coming. I said San Jose also makes a good trading partner for the Leafs. Many have said they are not wanting to trade Knies, but if the Leafs might they throw out a prop. Let's not make Knies out to be something he isn't though. At least he is not yet. Knies is not really a fighter.
3 in his career. He has fought Whitecloud, Hischer and Ludvig. None of them are really fighters or heavyweights by any means. He didn't go after Gudas when Matthews was injured, Domi did. Wetsch is a scraper. I also mentioned later to ckps that with the extra cap space Leafs could target guys like Tuch and Marchment.
I don't think anyone wants to trade Knies, but is about if the Leafs do and what we be a good return. Most get how good he is likely to be.
7.) 19 Jun 2026 16:22:14
Trade Reilly to Vancouver and send Robertson and a pick with him. In return get EP. No retention of salaries. That’s the trade to make. 2C with the guidance of the Swedish meatball (Sundin) to help him with his confidence. Hiller PP guy will know how to unlock his offense again.
8.) 19 Jun 2026 18:04:33
I suggested this over a month ago. Totally agree. Cheapest way to get a 2c.
9.) 19 Jun 2026 18:18:15
@RLF, I don’t care if he is tough, he sticks up for his teammates. Most won’t even push a guy after a dirty hit on one of their own, they look at the refs with their hands up. Who on that return you got from SJ is gonna go in front of the net or get into dirty areas? Back to a perimeter team.
If a package is coming from SJ, Sherwood should be a part of it. Need guys to fill roles. But again I would not move this guy unless it’s a Massive overpay with a legit power forward coming back as part of the deal.
16 Jun 2026 18:51:57
I must be missing something with the Leafs trade. Woll and Benoit for Ersson, Andrae and a 3rd. Are they planning on flipping Ersson? Andrae is definitely not the missing piece to this D. They want the cap space for something bigger?
1.) 16 Jun 2026 18:19:41
I don't really get it either, I don't see how you even flip him, maybe the offer was a 4th I less we took the contract slot to bump it up to a 4th. It feels like a not great return for Woll. But I'm also not super familiar with that defenseman.
2.) 16 Jun 2026 18:24:31
Saves 5m+ and gets us a 3rd. Can definitely use that 5m+ on a better goalie and D-man.
3.) 16 Jun 2026 19:30:18
3rd pairing, 24yo energizer bunny puck moving D. Team has to get faster on the backend as lkng as it doesn't go back to the Dubas days.
4.) 16 Jun 2026 19:56:37
LL. Is he really that fast though? I see him as a better puck moving Stecher. Stecher is a little faster, but Adrae better edgework. I don't know, I guess if moving on from Woll to bring in a D, I was hoping for a little more upside and size than Andrae. I hope he surprises me.
5.) 16 Jun 2026 20:46:44
King…. You’re not using that money on a “better goalie”. And Andrae is stetcher 2.0….. He's an average skater.
6.) 16 Jun 2026 21:08:06
This one is a true head shaker. We have cap money now to go after someone like Tuch who I am a bit leery of without Tage Thompson playing with him. Only way we get rid of Woll to save more salary cap in this deal, is if we are going after a Bobrovsky. Because Ersson is not the answer.
He is just as much if not more injury prone and inconsistent as Woll and Stolarz. I would not be opposed to bringin Bobrovsky in as a Mentor to A. A and we then move out Stolarz. But if this isn't the plan I truly and confused with the deal.
7.) 16 Jun 2026 22:23:33
It’s early, boys
Let’s review in September.
8.) 16 Jun 2026 22:49:48
Ckps…. ? Key Scouting Attributes Skating & Mobility: He possesses excellent edge work and agility, allowing him to walk the offensive blue-line, evade forecheckers, and quickly retrieve pucks. Passing & Vision: Andrae’s standout trait is his distribution. He excels at making sharp, accurate outlet passes that instantly transition his team from defense to the rush. Hockey IQ: He reads the ice extremely well, frequently quarterbacking the power play and making calm, calculated decisions with the puck on his stick. Size & Physicality: At 5'9" and roughly 189 lbs, Andrae lacks prototypical NHL size. While he competes with a high work rate and will deliver hits against the boards, he can get overpowered or boxed out by heavy, physical forwards in net-front battles.
Shooting: He has a decent wrist shot and knows how to get pucks through traffic to the net, though he doesn't own a heavy or booming slap shot. Projection: He profiles as a mobile, offense-minded bottom-pair defenseman who can anchor a second-unit power play. He is considered an effective puck-mover who thrives when paired with a larger, stay-at-home defensive partner who can cover for him in the corners. You can track his overall hockey metrics on Elite Prospects.
9.) 16 Jun 2026 23:48:53
If he has offensive skills and is weak in the defensive end and his acquisition takes away quality development ice time from Danford, it’s already a bad deal. We need an offensive defensemen yes... But that same player needs to not be weak in our own end.
10.) 17 Jun 2026 13:03:39
Boys!!! It’s a depth piece in a position we have no depth. Stop over analyzing! Who knows if we even sign him. Look at the big picture. We saved cap and got a pic.
15 Jun 2026 16:21:01
I know some will say about this post, stop beating a dead horse or he isn't here anymore so who cares. Well, when it comes to Marner, he basically blamed Toronto(Team, fans, etc) for his lack of playoff success. He played, and is still trying to play the victim.
Now that the Cup has been handed to the team that ironically Marner blocked a trade to last season, which I guess could be some poetic justice, I took a little deeper dive into his playoff performance. Most probably know he finished the playoffs leading the NHL in points with 29(10/19) and was a +11. Looks like a great performance, but was he clutch?
He was often criticized for his lack of production in clutch games (5-7). How did Marner do this year in this category.
Against Utah
Game 5 1 assist, 2 sog.
Game 6 Marner comes alive in that series and helps clinch the series with a 2 goal 1 assist, 7 sog performance. Great game.
Anaheim
game 5 o points 1 sog
Game 6 1 goal 1 assist 1 sog Another good performance.
Colorado.
There was no game 5 as Vegas swept the series, but in game 4, the clinching game, Marner went pointless with 2 sog.
The finals against Carolina
Game 5 Pointless 1 sog
Game 6 Pointless 3 sog
Notable that in game 4 when Vegas had a chance to go ahead 3 games to 1. Marner had 1 assist and 0 shots on goal. He was also a -5 in the final 3 games combined.
Total 6 games of 5-7 with 3 goals and 3 assists. A point per game seems pretty good, but 3 games he was held pointless. If we add the clinching game against Colorado he had 6 points in 7 games, but held pointless in 4 of the 7.
Another interesting fact is how well Marner did when Vegas basically blew out the opponent. There were 3 games where Vegas won by 4 goals. Marner had 6 goals and 3 assists with 13 sog combined. Those 3 games accounted for almost 1/3 of his playoff points where he averaged 3 points per game. In thise 3 games were also his only game winning goals. 3 great games by him and 2 were series clinching games. He was also held pointless with only 13 total shots on goal in 7 of the 22 games. Almost 1/3 of his games he was held pointless. That means his 29 points were all in the other 15 games obviously. Almost 2 points per game, which are great totals. Yet, no game winning goals in tight games.
For me, Marner had a good playoffs, and obviously he was not the reason they didn't win the cup, just like in Toronto. But hard to conclude that he was clutch when he went pointless in 4 of the 7 games that were in the clutch category. In Toronto, Marner went a point per game or better in 4 of 9 series. One other he had 4 points in 5 games. He tallied 52 points in 60 playoff games in Toronto and when you consider that he wasn't in his prime for most of it, those are very good numbers. But it was never his total points he was really being criticized for. It was lack of production in the clutch games. He had 3 good clutch games this time, but held pointless in 4. Personally, I wouldn't call that a clutch player, but I am sure there will be defenders. Was he better this time? Yes. Should he now be considered a great playoff performer who shows up when it really matters? No.
1.) 15 Jun 2026 17:14:18
All I will say is. He had a great playoff run no matter how you slice and dice it. They lost to the most balanced lineup in the NHL. You need to give it a rest. It’s consuming you to the point of an obsession. If a hockey player consumes you to this point … Man I hope you never go through a tough relationship of marriage breakup.
Let’s focus on the season ahead and what we have and need to get not on a player we don’t have. Hope that by unloading your week goes well. Cheers.
2.) 15 Jun 2026 18:20:10
I do find it slightly funny that he blocked that trade to Carolina who ultimately best his new team to win the cup. But at the time, he was thinking if he could win a cup in Toronto before heading out of town, he'd be a legend forever. Or maybe he doesn't leave at all.
But just thinking if that trade did happen, he'd be on the Canes and maybe a Cup champ, Leafs would have Rantanen and a more balanced offense, (albeit less cap flexibility) and Dallas would still have Stankoven and not be in their cap issue troubles they are currently in.
Just never know how it's going to work out... that's why you need to play the games.
I do wonder though if the Leafs players watched that game last night and saw a team win the cup that really played for eachother, was $12M under the cap and just stuck with it year after year even when they got beat in previous years. Should be some good lessons for especially the Leafs leadership group to stop crying about stuff and just get to work. And boy oh boy, I wish we had a coach like Rod!
3.) 15 Jun 2026 19:06:41
GMrick. It was interesting the way it played out. Good point on Dallas as well.
4.) 15 Jun 2026 19:44:15
Suffering it's not consuming me by any means. What a wild thing to suggest. You see what I wrote as some kind of unloading?lol This is a prop and debate forum after all. It interests me to see how it played out considering how he left and the things he said. Do I think it karma that he lost in the finals and was invisible basically in games 5 and 6. Yes. He played the victim and then he didn't step up in the end. He insinuates he isn't an issue, but it's happened on two teams now, so can't be just everyone else.
When I do post something about Marner, which is actually not really often at all, you come on defending him right away and then suggest I am either weak minded or have mental issues or something. Seriously? What are you, like 15? You defend him constantly no matter what, even though, as you say he is gone so give it a rest. How is what you do not an obsession with defending the guy? You do it every time.
Plus, you literally know nothing about me, my life etc. Maybe take a good look at yourself before predicting my personal life considering you obviously feel the need to take shots at me on almost every opinion post I make.
When I do try and debate with you, you always go to insults. But I'm the one who has the issues and trouble letting go? That makes sense to you, I guess. Plus I wasn't the one who was going to quit the site over likes on their posts, but your worried about ME not being able to handle a breakup. Ok, thanks for the concern.
In my post on Marner, I put out facts and followed with my opinion based on those facts. I actually praised him as well (which you gloss over).
You just don't like facts or opinions that don't highlight Marner, so you take your little cheap shots. Ironically, what your doing, is known as rhetorical weakness. Anyhow, despite what you may think, your cheap shots don't send me into some kind of spiral. If you want the truth, generally I just kind of sigh a bit, as I expect it from you and it's just another eye roll moment. That doesn't mean I won't respond to your post. I'd prefer we just debate hockey, but you gotta do you, so whatever.
5.) 15 Jun 2026 21:32:05
We also let his cap hit go, which was a huge selling point from the Leafs perspective, unfortunately. Tre spent it on crap instead of what we needed. Maybe it wasn’t available. I loved Marner, but I’m anxious to see where we spend what we gained from him walking.
6.) 15 Jun 2026 23:46:36
Watched Marner doing his dipsy doodling and not going in corners and trademark perimeter play in games 5 and 6.
Yeah don’t miss him at all.
Like someone said earlier, the incompetent tredeadthing replaced him with 3 stooges in Roy, Joshua and Maccelli, who contributed nothing, which only emphasized the absence of Marner.
7.) 15 Jun 2026 23:55:31
My last comment in regards to this matter. Will stick strictly to comments about trades in any posts with you. I find it very odd that you acccuse Randy Sears or Insulting you. Which in that particular post did not see a insult. Not because I mention you go on the Mitch Marner Rants and you never seem to ever just move on from the situation. I compare it to someone going through relationship breakups I am insulting you? It is a little odd you make the huge long posts pointing out his faults.
You said I don't know anything about you. Well truthfully, what do you know personally about Marner to point out so many character flaws that you have pointed out.? I know you will comment just to get the last word in as Randy Sears pointed out earlier. It will be the last word as I am tired of wasting words with you. Probably a mutual feeling. Have a good night.
8.) 16 Jun 2026 15:19:54
No one cares about Marner. Move on. He didn’t get his ring and never will.
9.) 17 Jun 2026 01:17:44
Still suffering 1967?
10.) 17 Jun 2026 18:24:38
Not really. I picked Carolina on day 1 of the season. Collected $750. Not suffering at all. ?
12 Jun 2026 15:23:49
Just a thought, but what if the Leafs traded both their goalies for prospects/picks and then signed a vet and went with the vet/Hildeby/AA possibly or when needed.
Ana
Woll $3.67M
Tor
Luneau $.865M
Masse unsigned
Then
LA
Stolarz $3.75M
Tor
Keumper $5.25M
Brzustewicz $1.075M
Ziemmer $.905M
1st trade: Anaheim improves their goalie tandem and Woll fits right in with the age of their team. Leafs get a potential top 4 D in Luneau and a mid prospect who is still unsigned in Masse.
2nd trade: LA improves their goaltending situation and creates some much needed cap space. For taking in the last year of Keumper's contract, the Leafs pick up a higher-end D prospect in Brzus and a competitive forward in Ziemmer who still needs time to develop.
Leafs go with Keumper/Hildeby and or AA next season and add Luneau to the D core and Bruzs Masse and Ziemmer to the prospect pool.
1.) 12 Jun 2026 16:32:04
In Trade #1, Procyszyn is a 3rd Rd draft pick right handed power forward. Has a nose for the net and provides toughness and skill with a touch of speed. I'd try to secure him for 3rd line with #2rw ceiling.
2.) 12 Jun 2026 21:27:06
Historically goalies don’t fetch much or as much as you have indicated.
In the first trade add Benoit or Carlo.
They need defence in Anaheim.
I don’t mind the second trade as I see you added the Leafs taking back sone bucks in Keumper, but still think you need to add someone like Robertson and get them to retain 1.5 on Keumper.
Either way I’m totally on board with your thinking and running with Keumper and Hildeby.
Really like that Masse kid as well.
Saw him play three times.
Not the fastest dude but has a heavy shot and would be a nice net front presence on the PP.
Not bad defensively either.
Heck I would put him with Knies and Matthews and see how that works.
3.) 13 Jun 2026 13:36:24
W17. Yes, but not unheard of to get returns equivalent to a 2nd and 3rd. I took into account that both teams are in win now mode, both have a good amount of prospects and/or picks, it's a very weak goalie pool this summer and that Woll and Stolarz are both relatively cheap adds to the cap.
To be clear, Leafs are taking on Keumper's full cap hit which is why the return is what it is. I could be far off on both. Who knows.
06 Jun 2026 16:15:13.
NYR
Woll $3.67M
Robertson RFA
Tor
Cuylle $3.9M
Morrow RFA
Rangers get a good backup (has been an issue as Quick just doesn't have it anymore) to play with Shesterkin and some depth scoring and speed with Robertson, which they could use from losing Cuylle.
Toronto gets a big, physical winger who may thrive more with a new team and a hometown boy. Morrow has all the skills to be a good puck moving RD, but hasn't quite put it together at the NHL level. He is more likely to get a shot on the right side in Toronto than in NY.
1.) 06 Jun 2026 15:24:39
Nothing wrong with that!!
2.) 06 Jun 2026 15:36:00
Quick retired so they do need a back up.
3.) 06 Jun 2026 15:36:44
I would give up Stolarz over Woll. More term, higher cap hit.
4.) 06 Jun 2026 18:55:48
Rangers would hang up if you switch in Stolarz ….
Nice try Chumpishere?
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22 May 2026 17:33:30
There is still so much talk going on about how well Marner is doing in the playoffs and it's a Toronto thing. Things like - there wasn't enough bottom 6 support in Toronto. The fan and media pressure is too much etc. The "see it wasn't Marner" narrative is running wild.
The one thing that isn't mentioned (at least I haven't heard it) is simply that the Vegas stars show up and up their game in the playoffs and Toronto's didn't. This isn't a knock on how well Marner is playing, he is playing well. His first 5 games though, he wasn't very noticeable, despite claims of he is playing great defensively so he's still playing great.
His name is now mentioned because of the point totals he is putting up through the offence provided, not the defensive game. From my point of view, the others picked up for Marner offensively in the first 5 games which allowed him to relax a bit and just play the game. That never happened in Toronto. Marner deserves credit for sure, but it's not a Toronto, the city thing, is was from Toronto having stars that don't want to play a hard game. In Vegas they will, and they get the results because of it.
1.) 22 May 2026 17:08:16
I think a big part is the competition he is playing against.
I don't mean just the quality of teams (Utah & Anaheim), but also the fact he's playing on their second line and not get the hardest match ups.
2.) 22 May 2026 19:44:40
No sense beating a dead horse. He doesn't play for us anymore. He is in a good place mentally and physically on and off the ice. We just need to close the book and worry about where our current roster is heading.
3.) 22 May 2026 21:50:37
Tags. Lower quality of competition would help.
Suffering. The horse isn't dead, it is talked about in the media daily. Even Vegas players, coaches and players from other teams put their two cents in. This post is about the Leafs roster though. That's my point. It's not the city, the fans, the media, it is about having built the team around too many support style stars.
Seldom do they impose their will on the other team. They wait for someone else to do that. It's hard to out skill someone with your face against the glass.
Let me ask you then, do you believe in the Leafs stars? (Matthews, Nylander).
4.) 22 May 2026 23:48:38
In regards to your question about Nylander and Matthews? No! I know everyone talks about retooling or trading them and rebuilding. To be honest years ago I could see Matthews becoming more and more a playing on the perimeter player, moreso when playoffs arrived. Nylander might be one of the most talented players to play the game for sheer skill in the last couple of decades for the insane things he can do with his speed and his hands. But he doesn't bring it consistently. In the last couple of years I have become completely open to trading both of them. Matthews stock has dropped in the past couple of years from where it was but even coming back from injury a team will offer a very good player and a good prospect and a 1st round pick. Nylander's stock has probably risen actually as his point per game production as gone up. So he would probably bring a good player and a couple of good prospects and a 1st if packaged with a lesser player.
Truthfully the return and the possibility of then using one of the better prospects and 1 if not 2 of the draft picks, puts us actually not in a rebuild as some would think. It would be more about adding 3 good players with more balance to replace the 2 big names that have also come to the end of the line with the failed Shanaplan.
I was watching the Canada game the other day at the World Championships and my Son in Law who is actually a Ottawa fan called me and said " Obviously a fantasy question but if you had a chance to Give up Nylander and Matthews and get 3 Dylan Holloways that could bang and score would you do it? " I didn't hesitate at all. I said "In a Heart Beat" That's the type of forwards we need. Big and strong but willing to give and take a hit, that every defencemen going into the corner knows they are going to get hit from that forward when he is on the ice.
5.) 23 May 2026 12:58:23
I would say you agree then that the 2 stars left are not the 2 that will lead to a Cup. The reason I posted what I did, because if this is true, and I believe it is, then moving forward the Leafs should be looking at moving them and building the team with new leaders instead of retooling around those 2.
6.) 23 May 2026 14:21:34
We are on the same page sir.
7.) 23 May 2026 15:45:05
Marner is not here anymore
Why are we still talking about him?
Move on already.
8.) 23 May 2026 16:39:33
Great post and comments, gentlemen. For what it’s worth I am on board with rebuilding and moving off them two as well. These young kids these days are coming in NHL ready and making immediate impacts. Get a young package now for them two, get some Vets in free agency for them to learn from.
Bring back Bobby McMann and let the rebuild begin. But before anyone, they need to find a trade for Reilly. He and Nylander would be my first two trades. Matthews and Stolarz to follow.
9.) 23 May 2026 17:28:17
Golftown. I explained the reason for the post as it was in regards to what Toronto should do with Matthews and Nylander if they aren't the type of players to lead. Marner, although the point leader for Vegas (only by 1 now), is not the only producer. The other Vegas stars have also played well and pick it up when Marner doesn't produce. Marner has 1 point in the 2 conference final games. Who has lead in the conference final so far - Eichel, Barbashev, Dorofeyev. Howden has 11 points. Theodore has 9 from the D.
Marner leaving and having success elsewhere shows as a group of stars, the Leafs were too flawed together. This should help more realize what some have been saying for a while, it wasn't the right formula. For me, it is move them now while they still have high value. It is not as much about Marner as it is about confirming Matthews, Nylander and Marner weren't the right mix, so let's move on and find the right mix instead of continuing the insanity. Retool, rebuild, remix, what ever you want to call it.
02 May 2026 13:37:21
Well Suffering, Marner came through big in a series clinching game with 2 goals and an assist. Most on here would wish he did it for Toronto as well.
Torts said it was his best game of the series and that he looked comfortable on the ice.
I guess Torts wanted him to do more offensively after all, since his best game is the one he produced in.
1.) 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.
2.) 02 May 2026 13:27:13
LL. Apparently he was checking into the Vegas sites for the last 3 years. lol
3.) 02 May 2026 14:37:43
Make fun of him all you want. He did something incredible this year though.... He outscored the whole complete team of the Leafs in the Playoffs by himself. lol lol
4.) 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.
5.) 03 May 2026 11:24:49
I’m chill. My post was also in jest hence the lol. I wasn’t poking fun at you it was in reply to RLF with the checking the Vegas sites comments. I followed a fun poke with a fun poke. I have no issue with you guys at all. Now a few others on here make me roll my eyes. All good dudes. Enjoy the weekend.
16 Mar 2026 12:49:47
Roy 5 games 2 goals and a fight with Colorado 12:58 ATOI.
McMann 2 games 3 goals 2 assists with Seattle 18:50 ATOI.
Laughton 5 games 2 goals 1 assist with LA 16:10 ATOI.
Only Roy getting less ice time than he did with the Leafs, as Colorado is possibly the best team in the League.
Laughton avg 13:40 in Toronto.
McMann had avg 15:19 in Toronto.
So yes, it is a Leaf problem.
1.) 16 Mar 2026 11:58:31
Meaning Berube?
2.) 16 Mar 2026 12:11:09
Rsears. Could be. Also could be the culture in that room from all the long standing Leafs.
They remind me of the Senators in the Alfredsson days. Mostly skill then tried to change and get tougher etc. The big difference, the Sens actually had playoff success before it all went down hill.
I said this back at the start of the season. These Leafs are mentally broken. The guys around a long time have let the playoff losing get to them and lack confidence. They play and look defeated.
3.) 16 Mar 2026 14:36:13
I do understand culture, an important intangible that can easily translate to a willingness to deliver at your peak 100% of the time.
Not winning for 58 years has, in part, created that. Knowing how to win is part of the needed culture change.
That was part of my rationale for sending Cowan to the AHL.
4.) 17 Mar 2026 01:01:15
@RLF I think Laughton wasn’t used well in this lineup. Roy was solid for us but was streaky, and McMann same thing. When we look back at this year's roster, I think it will come down to the fact that this team wasn’t built to be successful in a Berube system.
He wanted to play dump and chase hockey, but the problem is they were and still are too slow of a team… I also think you can chalk it up to the fact that our defence as a whole has been awful.
5.) 17 Mar 2026 12:09:34
Goat. I think the idea was/is that any team can play a Berube style game, but they have to want to, and commit to playing that way. Too many Leafs don't want to. I don't think Berube is a bad coach, but I still think the most logical thing to do is remove him end of year.
The real problem isn't the McMann's or Roy's, it's the original build this team was based on. Your top players also have to buy into playing a playoff style game. The Leafs top players don't. No playoff success under Keefe either, who coached a completely different style. I have never seen Matthews, Rielly and even JT look so defeated as they do this year. And I don't mean now, I mean all season. Leafs can changed the complimentary players all they want. They can get players with more speed and less size and physicality, but I think they already tried that. It's on the top players when it comes down to it.
How often do we see Matthews, Nylander, Rielly or JT take their frustration or anger out on the other team (or Marner)? We don't. That's the problem to me. Your leaders have to lead. The Leafs leaders are passengers who wait for someone else to lead. Even Matthews said it, although we are not sure who he was referring to, I knew who I am referring to, and he's one of them.
As for Laughton. When we got him and going into this season, I thought he should be the 3C, I didn't get a lot of support back then or for this year. Many called him a 4th liner even before he got here. No many say he was misused, even though he was slotted where they thought he should be (not saying you). Roy was Meh. But at least he got turned into a 1st round pick+. McMann was great value and played with a little edge, but not all the time. That is where I wanted him to be more consistent.
6.) 17 Mar 2026 14:51:01
RLF, I agree with your McMann assessment. Liked when he had the edge and that was when he would score on a consistent basis. He would go to the net hard and take the body hard with his speed. Where he would hit the slumps is when he thought his speed meant he was in McDavid or McKinnon territory.
Yes he had similar top end speed as them but he doesn't possess those same hands and skill moves. I think with the right coach that harnesses that physicality with the speed he will be more consistent in the point production.
7.) 17 Mar 2026 22:43:02
You could tell already in preseason the Leafs were in trouble this season.
26 Feb 2026 03:33:10
I turned the game off about half way through the 2nd after JT lets his man go and get a breakaway and it seems OEL is the toughest Leaf on the ice. They should be ashamed at that compete level by many tonight.
1.) 26 Feb 2026 07:04:37
You and I stopped watching at the same time. I was going to go into work late to watch, but changed my mind and just listened to it in the car getting riled up lol
2.) 26 Feb 2026 13:07:42
LL. I would wager that I have turned a Leaf game off out of frustration less than 1/2 dozen times in my life. One thing they can control is their compete and will. This team is broken as I have said many times before.
28 Jan 2026 19:06:21
Time to talk about the REAL elephant in the room. Yes, McCabe has been playing awful by his standards and we have injuries etc. The coach and GM are also getting major blame etc.
To me, the real elephant in the room is that this is a team that do not believe in themselves. I know sone will say "You can't know that. " And true, I cannot say for certain, but there are typical indicators when a team doesn't believe in themselves, and the Leafs display them.
1. Too many times the other team scores at the start of a period or end of a period. Generally at the start of the period, Leafs are timid, don't want to make a mistake and therefore let the other team take it to them. At the end of the period, they play "hold-on" hockey and just try to defend. Both those scenarios can, and often do, indicate a lack of confidence
2. Going into the 3rd with a lead they sit back and just try to defend. Confident teams try and put the other team away. Teams that lack belief, just try to hold on and defend.
3. Body language. They can say they have believe in themselves, but their body language often looks like defeat. They rarely look angry at the other team, instead they look frustrated and defeated.
4. Double covering. Too many times a Leaf leaves their own coverage in front of their net to help another Leaf they think is in trouble behind the net. That's panic. Instead of protecting the danger area, they double the guy in the non-danger area. NHL pros don't do that when they are playing confidently because the non-danger guy doesn't worry them as much as the guy in front.
5. Slow to react and read plays. The Leafs as a team I don't think are slow, but their reactions and reads are. That often happens when you second guess if you should or should not. When a team is confident and cohesive, they know what to do and where to be. The Leafs are often a split second too late and a step behind. It's not a speed issue, it is a puck watching issue. You watch the puck too much when you fear who has it is the danger and not where it will end up. It's the guy cross seam for an open look at the net is the danger and they are often too late to see it.
Anyhow. Change the coach and GM if it will actually help. I don't think it will though. Can they reset during the Olympic break. I guess it's possible. But they will be very fragile if things don't go really well after they return from the break.
1.) 28 Jan 2026 19:29:20
I think you have accurately captured the reality of our plight.
Unfortunately I see no reset in sight so tear it down and get back what you can.
As a strategy I might favour players already drafted in the last 2 or 3 years to shorten the rebuild.
Also focus on UFAs that are not past 30yo.
2.) 28 Jan 2026 21:35:50
I really don't have much to add here. Well put.
This is not a situation I see getting better with the current "leadership" or Berube (although I think he's checked out as well) .
I would bring in a new coach, try and retool on the fly for one year and if it does not work, then pull the chute and just say it's a rebuild.
3.) 29 Jan 2026 08:54:54
Hard to disagree I think leafs should leave the coaching staff intact for the rest of the year then replace them all in the summer. Fire tre now and get the new guy in before the deadline or have the 5 assistant gms do the job.
4.) 29 Jan 2026 12:32:04
I said earlier that Berube’s future rests solely on whether the Leafs keep Tre.
All GMs pick their coach.
20 Jun 2026 15:47:17
I don't think Dallas does it either.
Clarky, On my prop, you said if trading Knies you definitely want an overpay and a legit power forward coming back. No power forward coming to the Leafs, so how does this become your favourite?
19 Jun 2026 15:22:33
Clarky. I made it clear that I wasn't advocating for a trade of Knies, but if the Leafs are to do it, which I have no control over, then I would hope a big return is coming. I said San Jose also makes a good trading partner for the Leafs. Many have said they are not wanting to trade Knies, but if the Leafs might they throw out a prop. Let's not make Knies out to be something he isn't though. At least he is not yet. Knies is not really a fighter.
3 in his career. He has fought Whitecloud, Hischer and Ludvig. None of them are really fighters or heavyweights by any means. He didn't go after Gudas when Matthews was injured, Domi did. Wetsch is a scraper. I also mentioned later to ckps that with the extra cap space Leafs could target guys like Tuch and Marchment.
I don't think anyone wants to trade Knies, but is about if the Leafs do and what we be a good return. Most get how good he is likely to be.
19 Jun 2026 13:11:37
8th year also brings the AAV down which the Leafs would want.
19 Jun 2026 13:10:14
Ckps. If they take on Rielly and his whole cap hit, don't think you get the 2nd overall. If losing Dickinson in a deal, the Sharks likely use that 2nd overall for a D-man to replace him. Why they may do the deal I mentioned.
With the 1st overall, Leafs would be adding McKenna (likely), Misa, Dickinson, Chernyshov and Wetsch while creating more cap space to chase a guy like Tuch and maybe Marchment.
D with Raddysh and Dickinson added to McCabe and OEL starts to look pretty good, especially if Tanev can play again and they still have Danford+ developing.
18 Jun 2026 13:10:22
What I don't get about adding Andrae and just assuming he is on the team, is that wasn't Thrun supposed to have all the same skills but 6' 2". They have put up similar number in the NHL and although Andrae got sheltered minutes, Thrun wasn't sheltered as much getting mostly D-zone starts.
Seems like we just traded for a smaller version of a guy we have in the A almost the same age.
19 Jun 2026 15:27:04
If he QB's the PP like expected. I would think 50ish points on average is reasonable. If he has those kinds of points, moves the puck out of our own end quickly, helps produce offence and is solid enough defensively, then I'm good with it.
16 Jun 2026 23:55:08
Tags. So that's where you spend your time you traitor. Lol
16 Jun 2026 16:32:02
Agreed. I don't really read them often, but it's all opinion pieces that I have seen better on here.
13 Jun 2026 21:52:04
Can Gruden and Pavelski get these guys to play hard? I'm not convinced anyone can.
12 Jun 2026 18:25:49
Not sure who could motivate this group to play with a little nastiness. Berube was an ex player who stood up for teammates etc and this group didn't rally for him. Keefe gave them lots of leash and protected them publicly and they wouldn't go through a wall for him either.
I think whoever it is, they have to have a fair amount of say on who stays and who needs to go. And that coach has to have the cahonies to say so no matter what the player is.