My first try, Canucks win, Leafs drop to 4th. That thing spits out some upsetting results. I really have to put myself in the mindset that picking 4th is good. Terrible, terrible things can happen in this draft lotto. A lot of poopbag teams with goof fanbases that don't deserve it are going to be in the mix.
- Zezel

80% of the league has goof fanbases.

As much as I want Matthews, couple of things not in his favour:

he's older than the rest of the draft and just missed being drafted last year by 5 days or something crazy.

He kind of disappeared during the WJC and the U18 Worlds when it mattered.

My gut tells me we're getting Laine, which I'm ok with. Physically, he's a man at 210/6'4" and while not dominating an equally-good men's league in Finland, he's putting up really good numbers.

80% of the league has goof fanbases.

As much as I want Matthews, couple of things not in his favour:

he's older than the rest of the draft and just missed being drafted last year by 5 days or something crazy.

He kind of disappeared during the WJC and the U18 Worlds when it mattered.

My gut tells me we're getting Laine, which I'm ok with. Physically, he's a man at 210/6'4" and while not dominating an equally-good men's league in Finland, he's putting up really good numbers.
- gravyface

I didn't know that about Matthews, that's interesting.

Like I've said before, I don't follow junior prospects at all, but the impression I get from those of you that do is that this draft is considered to have five very, very solid picks at the top. That's encouraging to hear given that of course this new draft system had to be instituted the year the Leafs finish last.

Think Danny heatly.

Bad attitude, bad work ethic m, bad conditioning. You get a star player dropping off at 30 instead of a regular player at 35.
- Santo_44

Yeah I guess you really see the contrast with guys like St. Louis, who has legs like a mutant from working out, and he was winning the scoring title late in his career.

Lard tundr'n jesus i gots Maple Leafs Hotstove after me on Twitter tonight b'y...
- Fruitcakenipple

Oh.

Yeah I guess you really see the contrast with guys like St. Louis, who has legs like a mutant from working out, and he was winning the scoring title late in his career.
- Zezel

Work ethic goes a long way. Look at Jäger the guy is a beast. That guy works his ass off to be in shape.

I didn't know that about Matthews, that's interesting.

Like I've said before, I don't follow junior prospects at all, but the impression I get from those of you that do is that this draft is considered to have five very, very solid picks at the top. That's encouraging to hear given that of course this new draft system had to be instituted the year the Leafs finish last.
- Zezel

I really think laine is better. Just Mathews is a center. I think laine is going to be a dominating player and a game changer while Mathews is going to be a 200 foot player.

I didn't know that about Matthews, that's interesting.

Like I've said before, I don't follow junior prospects at all, but the impression I get from those of you that do is that this draft is considered to have five very, very solid picks at the top. That's encouraging to hear given that of course this new draft system had to be instituted the year the Leafs finish last.
- Zezel

Yeah, I don't see Matthews at McDavid's level. A lot of comparison to Toews though vs. a generational guy like Crosby. Not exactly a bad thing at all.

I have faith in Hunter though and think they'll get the best player available again and the top 4 all look great.

I'm wondering if they'll try to move some 2nds and PIT's 1st to get Alex Nylander; I'd be really ok with that, but who knows, probably have to throw in a prospect there to get a top 10 pick, maybe Andreas Johnson and PIT's 1st and WAS 2nd.

Good for Sosh tonight. A little Kulimin in him?
- Santo_44

I'm sure with some mood music and candles he could have....

Good for Sosh tonight. A little Kulimin in him?
- Santo_44

I'm sure with some mood music and candles he could have....


Not deleting the DP..... cos, y'know...

I'm sure with some mood music and candles he could have....
- lumlums

woah I know Sosh is a rookie but he dosent deserve that from the vets

woah I know Sosh is a rookie but he dosent deserve that from the vets
- Santo_44

So last year when you awesome fans ripped the Sabres for tanking...

So last year when you awesome fans ripped the Sabres for tanking...
- DouglasFir

So last year when you played way above your means and you dumb (frank)s all splooged your pants with sticky white love piss....











Hi

So last year when you played way above your means and you dumb (frank)s all splooged your pants with sticky white love piss....











Hi
- lumlums

If not for our lucky run to the playoffs I'd suspect you were talking about the Oilers.

If not for our lucky run to the playoffs I'd suspect you were talking about the Oilers.

- DouglasFir

How ya' doing whip? We don't see you round these parts too often

80% of the league has goof fanbases.

As much as I want Matthews, couple of things not in his favour:

he's older than the rest of the draft and just missed being drafted last year by 5 days or something crazy.

He kind of disappeared during the WJC and the U18 Worlds when it mattered.

My gut tells me we're getting Laine, which I'm ok with. Physically, he's a man at 210/6'4" and while not dominating an equally-good men's league in Finland, he's putting up really good numbers.
- gravyface

I thought Matthews was pretty damn good at the WJC...obviously most of the americans disappeared when it counted, but a 7g/11pt tourney is pretty good for an 18 year old.

I'd be pretty happy with any of the first 6 or 7 guys. Puljujarvi with 17pts in 7 games looks like a decent consolation if we drop to 3rd, and a Tkachuk/chychrun choice at #4 is not exactly a bad spot to be in

If not for our lucky run to the playoffs I'd suspect you were talking about the Oilers.

- DouglasFir

Now watch me Whip
Now watch me nae nae
Now watch me Whip

@SWhyno: Bill Daly says not to draw conclusions from World Cup jerseys not having ads on them. Says to @reporterchris that there's still time..


Phew.... I was worried there for a second
- burn

ya.... just another couple of teams for Maple Leafs to fund

So last year when you awesome fans ripped the Sabres for tanking...
- DouglasFir

If the leafs were tanking they'd be dressing Horton and robidas every game.

If the leafs were tanking they'd be dressing Horton and robidas every game.
- burn

this is true... but not necessary.

Bernier.

this is true... but not necessary.

Bernier.
- BorjeFan4Ever

He da best.

80% of the league has goof fanbases.

As much as I want Matthews, couple of things not in his favour:

he's older than the rest of the draft and just missed being drafted last year by 5 days or something crazy.

He kind of disappeared during the WJC and the U18 Worlds when it mattered.

My gut tells me we're getting Laine, which I'm ok with. Physically, he's a man at 210/6'4" and while not dominating an equally-good men's league in Finland, he's putting up really good numbers.
- gravyface

I want the Leafs to draft the Russian German with Pittsburghs pick, if he's still there

The leafs officially have the worst pts% after last night.

I want the Leafs to draft the Russian German with Pittsburghs pick, if he's still there
- Feeling Glucky?

Who?

At least the boys were competitive last night. Gave the Caps all they could handle.
Glad we lost.

Mornin