I'll switch to my phone while I drop a deuce... Hows that?
- Badge

remember to wipe front to back

Find another adblock app you freaking DILL HOLE
- PinkSock

you find me one

Erm.... They beat Columbus.
- walshyleafsfan

congrats. But seriously.

remember to wipe front to back
- PinkSock

I prefer side to,side

most expected the team would make an effort the first 5-6 games, no? the fear was things will be back to normal after that
- Symba007

That fear is compounded by the reality that they may not see much in the way of actual results in the standings.

That fear is compounded by the reality that they may not see much in the way of actual results in the standings.
- Aetherial

ya my concern is they lose to LA and ANA playing " the right way" and the core says hey we beat both these teams playing "our way" (frank) this.

If the Leafs miss the playoffs, it doesn't matter where they draft. Shanny will give his old League pal Gary the shakedown and the Buds will win the "closed door" lottery.

Can't wait for Bill to hold up that beautiful blue and white Maple Leaf on his cute little card

If the Leafs miss the playoffs, it doesn't matter where they draft. Shanny will give his old League pal Gary the shakedown and the Buds will win the "closed door" lottery.

Can't wait for Bill to hold up that beautiful blue and white Maple Leaf on his cute little card
- TheThrill

yeah, we wish.

We would be the LAST beneficiaries of a fix.

ya my concern is they lose to LA and ANA playing " the right way" and the core says hey we beat both these teams playing "our way" (frank) this.
- Badge

I'm not really worried.

They can always fire Horachek and promote Spott.

yeah, we wish.

We would be the LAST beneficiaries of a fix.
- Aetherial

Nonsense. If the Leafs made the playoffs every year, the revenues would be through the roof. More so than tossing McDavid in Arizona and hoping that all 4 Coyotes fans tell all their friends

Exactly.

Change the system, change the players that need to be changed.
- Aetherial

The player change will come, eventually.

All the can do now is work on the system. Something that actually looked like it was starting to come to fruition last night.

yeah, we wish.

We would be the LAST beneficiaries of a fix.
- Aetherial

"Gary we need you to fix this for us."

"What the (frank) for? You're loaded and sell out every game no matter how much you suck. Piss off."

"k"

If the Leafs miss the playoffs, it doesn't matter where they draft. Shanny will give his old League pal Gary the shakedown and the Buds will win the "closed door" lottery.

Can't wait for Bill to hold up that beautiful blue and white Maple Leaf on his cute little card
- TheThrill

My thoughts exactly. You just know Shanny has some secrets up his sleeve on the league.

Nonsense. If the Leafs made the playoffs every year, the revenues would be through the roof. More so than tossing McDavid in Arizona and hoping that all 4 Coyotes fans tell all their friends
- TheThrill

Nope.

The room for potential growth in Arizona massively outweighs the benefits of having the Leafs win the cup.

One has the potential to be a long-term fix, the other is just bolstering what already isn't broken.

If the Leafs miss the playoffs, it doesn't matter where they draft. Shanny will give his old League pal Gary the shakedown and the Buds will win the "closed door" lottery.

Can't wait for Bill to hold up that beautiful blue and white Maple Leaf on his cute little card
- TheThrill

I would be surprised if Arizona didn't win the lottery, just like when the Untited Center was half full, Chicago moved up 5 places in the draft for the #1 pick, just like the Pepsi Center numbers dwindling in Colorado and boom, they get the first pick. Pattern? Could be Carolina in that mix as well. Oh and the struggling Pens attendance and they got...

"Gary we need you to fix this for us."

"What the (frank) for? You're loaded and sell out every game no matter how much you suck. Piss off."

"k"
- BINGO!

(frank) that. We'll take our money and start an Ontario league. (and just miss the playoffs)

"Gary we need you to fix this for us."

"What the (frank) for? You're loaded and sell out every game no matter how much you suck. Piss off."

"k"
- BINGO!

Pretty much it.

Of course, I have no idea how it is good for the league to have all the 1st overalls go to Edmonton.

Edmonton FFS! That can't be good.

(frank) that. We'll take our money and start an Ontario league. (and just miss the playoffs)
- walshyleafsfan

It would be good to see Kenora hoist the Stanley Cup again.

http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft

this site (updated yesterday) has us drafting in our usual slot- #13

drafting this kid
Mathew Barzal Profile

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Mathew Barzal
Ht/Wt: 5'11"/174 lbs
Position: C
Team: Seattle (WHL)

Mathew Brazal's Player Profile
Mathew Barzal is that Sam Reinhart (Buffalo – 2014 – 2nd overall) type thinker that outthinks his opposition. Mathew also possesses elite passing and stickhandling abilities. Mathew had a good Ivan Hlinka tournament where he helped bring the gold back to Canada with seven points and a plus five rating in five games. He also is looking good out of the gate in the WHL with eleven points in ten games.
Profile from: Eldon MacDonald of The Hockey Writers - updated Oct. 19th

Difference maker may sum up Mathew. He not only wants to be one, he is one. Always in the 'guts' of the action and he has the puck so much during the course of a game. Smart and really understands what is unfolding and is both quick to take advantage yet patient to let it unfold. Exudes confidence and with a very good skill set, that confidence leads to productivity, both for him and the team.

Analysis: Craig Button - TSNs Direct of Scouting - updated Sept. 25th


Future Considerations

A smart, creative player with a wide, strong, fluid stride…plays a 200-foot game…makes good decisions with the puck…has decent strength, and looks bigger than listed…shows flashes of dominating offensive skills, but need to do so with more consistency…not overly physical, but will engage in contact for the puck…shows his creativity, vision and playmaking ability on the power play…finds seams and open ice with his impressive senses...really doing well in his rookie WHL season…has high-end offensive NHL upside. (August 2014)

I would be surprised if Arizona didn't win the lottery, just like when the Untited Center was half full, Chicago moved up 5 places in the draft for the #1 pick, just like the Pepsi Center numbers dwindling in Colorado and boom, they get the first pick. Pattern? Could be Carolina in that mix as well.
- LeafMan

Carolina projected to finish 4th in points gives them about a 9% shot at first overall.

According to mathematicians, anyway.

Pretty much it.

Of course, I have no idea how it is good for the league to have all the 1st overalls go to Edmonton.

Edmonton FFS! That can't be good.
- Aetherial

They're building a dynasty that could never be.

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It is going to be boring hockey to watch but the goals/shots against will be cut down which is good but as I said, the make up of the forwards on this team will have trouble grinding out goals for wins, they just can't do that. I'm just cautioning everyone that the loses will pile up, for those that think losing is fine for the purpose of tanking, they will be happy with this team.
- LeafMan

To me, this type of hockey isn't boring when you generate some goals. We fell behind 1-0, if we scored the first goal things would've been different. The Kings play stifling hockey. Not all teams do. Example: The Columbus game wasn't boring playing defensive hockey.

It's also a transition for the Leafs to this new style. The fact that they've already cut the shots way down in just three games to me says this team will get the offense going. I'm encouraged that we're doing this now, I think we'll all be impressed when the wins start coming.

ya my concern is they lose to LA and ANA playing " the right way" and the core says hey we beat both these teams playing "our way" (frank) this.
- Badge

I hope that the players understand that this half of the season is essentially a tryout for the 2015-2016 maple-leafs, and that individual effort and willingness to play a defensively minded game trumps team results for now.

Pretty much it.

Of course, I have no idea how it is good for the league to have all the 1st overalls go to Edmonton.

Edmonton FFS! That can't be good.
- Aetherial

It'll be awesome.