The Leafs biggest problem is that they can't rise to the compete level of their opponent. When a team turns it on (NYI, NYR) they got no push back. They have no leaders who elevate their game.. Sometimes you see Grabo or Mac do it but that's about it.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

they did it last night

The Leafs biggest problem is that they can't rise to the compete level of their opponent. When a team turns it on (NYI, NYR) they got no push back. They have no leaders who elevate their game.. Sometimes you see Grabo or Mac do it but that's about it.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Oh yes I agree with this.

But that comes with being such a young team

When can I get my Markham Waxers seasons tickets?
- billyberg10

Fixed

Oh yes I agree with this.

But that comes with being such a young team
- systemtool

True Dat

Frattin played well,, but you can't assume that he will do that every game.. I hope he does though.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

No you can't. It's just a little ironic for you to call out the team for something they accomplished in spades the night before.

they did it last night
- bobbyisno1

It's rare when they do.. They need veteran leadership. But im fine with them sticking with the young guns and drafting high.

David Clarkson should be a UFA target if he makes it July.

IMO leafs should be running the top 3 lines for like 17 mins a game. and get the 4th line out for 5 mins. ~approx

all three lines are dangerous, but sometimes the grabo line has to play a bit more because they are by far our best shutdown line.

No you can't. It's just a little ironic for you to call out the team for something they accomplished in spades the night before.
- 1979AD

Its not ironic at all.. Its an observation. Leafs have no push back. Yeah they stayed in the game last night and kudos to them. But it's rare when they do. They seems nervous with the lead.

David Clarkson should be a UFA target if he makes it July.




- faceto27

Agreed.

We're the perfect fit the Caps slump right now.
- systemtool

oh they are slumping?.....they'll light us up.

David Clarkson should be a UFA target if he makes it July.




- faceto27

I'd take Clowe as well.

Trade them both at the deadline to the highest bidder. Liles too.
- 1979AD

they will need to use an amnesty buyout on liles

i dont know what the hell you guys are gonna do once the leafs become a competitive team

prolly just find ways to complain about how they won

i fully expect lines like: "fail on the leafs, they only won 4-1, should of been 6-1 but they missed those two chances"

i cant imagine what its like to live with an anchor of negativity like that. i mean if its so bad.. why do you even continue to cheer and watch? its as if you are some sort of twisted sports fan massochist


- Dozzer

no different than any other passionate fan base sick of losing....

they will need to use an amnesty buyout on liles
- truth.serum

why we moving liles?

they will need to use an amnesty buyout on liles
- truth.serum

You're right - didn't consider the contract. No contender will think it's worth taking on. I couldn't figure out that extension: 4 years at 4.25 while he was out with a concussion and not nearly that good in the first place!? He must've known something about Burke's personal life to score that deal, it made absolutely no sense.

no different than any other passionate fan base sick of losing....
- truth.serum

personally i think you should go see a doctor if this is your mentality.

why we moving liles?
- big_dion

You've watched him play since he came back from his concussion, right?

I'd take Clowe as well.
- Barx

getzlaf is first on my list

why we moving liles?
- big_dion

not worth the cap hit in the new cba, komi neither, there arent any forwards worth buying out so there are your two candidates

personally i think you should go see a doctor if this is your mentality.
- big_dion

you make zero sense with this comment, dozzer was calling out leaf fans for negativity. dont see any difference. what mentality?

You've watched him play since he came back from his concussion, right?
- 1979AD

To be honest, I haven't really noticed him out there, which is usually a good thing for a defenceman.

4 assists in 6 games - he hasn't been too shabby.

But yeah, I was loving him all over when he first arrived. We need that guy back.

And I sincerely doubt they will be buying him out.

getzlaf is first on my list
- truth.serum

absolutely.

You're right - didn't consider the contract. No contender will think it's worth taking on. I couldn't figure out that extension: 4 years at 4.25 while he was out with a concussion and not nearly that good in the first place!? He must've known something about Burke's personal life to score that deal, it made absolutely no sense.
- 1979AD

Liles has been pretty good. Nothing great, but Liles hasn't been bad. Its a big contract, but I dont think its completely untradeable. Wont get a big return, but you'll get something.

not worth the cap hit in the new cba, komi neither, there arent any forwards worth buying out so there are your two candidates
- truth.serum

Eg.

Cap Hits:
Subban - $2.875
Del Zotto - $2.55
Liles - $4.25