What the actual (frank) is this?
- walshyleafsfan

This is a paragraph. followed by a closing statement. Letters, composed into words to make full sentences. I hope this helps.

Regards,

Just a guy.

A wayyyyyyy over-zealous Leaf fan.

Wow!


- hawk35

The beauty of it, is that, whatever that was, will be quoted as all Leafs' fans opinion in future.

What the actual (frank) is this?
- walshyleafsfan

This is the exact type of stuff I wanted to get out in front of which is why I posted immediately. This is the type of fodder that trolls and haters love to attribute to all Leafs fans in broad strokes while ignoring the majority of more realistic posts and opinions.

Anyone who doesn't say Toronto is biased, likely because they're Leaf haters. Malkin and Crosby won a cup without Letang and with patchwork defense. Toronto has cut some two way liabilities in Komarov (good defensively and abysmal in the offensive zone) and JVR (who hasn't back checked in his entire career) from their team, added a near 90 point player (from a dumpster fire team) for only cap dollars and who happens to be one of the best two way pivots in the league. These Leafs will win their way through the season 6-5 if they have to, but they'll get it done. That pick-your-poison trio of Tavares, Matthews and Kadri are going to give the opposition fits every night. Not to mention that the addition of Johnsson full time adds a very skilled and speedy winger to the third or fourth line instantly making them deeper than if they kept Komarov. Kapanen should continue to develop nicely with more ice time and if Ozhiganov makes the team out of camp, you won't see as many poor clearing attempts like you did with Polak. Gardiner is who worries me the most with his careless play. But every team has at least one liability. If ours is a 50+ point defenseman, it reaaaally could be worse. Also, don't kid yourself. Vasy is not as good as Andersen. Tampa's D makes him look like a superstar. He's good, but not as good as Andersen. I'm excited to see this new Leafs team in action. Mostly so the Leafs haters can eat a big piece of humble pie.

Consider this if you will.. The Leafs COULD have anywhere between 2-4 100 point players on their roster this year. Any one of Matthews, Marner, Tavares or Nylander can hit that mark with the opposing teams flipping a coin on who to use their shutdown line against.
- Snowman X

Oh my.

This is the exact type of stuff I wanted to get out in front of which is why I posted immediately. This is the type of fodder that trolls and haters love to attribute to all Leafs fans in broad strokes while ignoring the majority of more realistic posts and opinions.
- BlueBallz

I was on the path.

Simply Lightning.

Then, this guy comes on, and now we're all gonna get it.

This is the exact type of stuff I wanted to get out in front of which is why I posted immediately. This is the type of fodder that trolls and haters love to attribute to all Leafs fans in broad strokes while ignoring the majority of more realistic posts and opinions.
- BlueBallz

It has to be a troll man.

It just has to be.

Anyone who doesn't say Toronto is biased, likely because they're Leaf haters. Malkin and Crosby won a cup without Letang and with patchwork defense. Toronto has cut some two way liabilities in Komarov (good defensively and abysmal in the offensive zone) and JVR (who hasn't back checked in his entire career) from their team, added a near 90 point player (from a dumpster fire team) for only cap dollars and who happens to be one of the best two way pivots in the league. These Leafs will win their way through the season 6-5 if they have to, but they'll get it done. That pick-your-poison trio of Tavares, Matthews and Kadri are going to give the opposition fits every night. Not to mention that the addition of Johnsson full time adds a very skilled and speedy winger to the third or fourth line instantly making them deeper than if they kept Komarov. Kapanen should continue to develop nicely with more ice time and if Ozhiganov makes the team out of camp, you won't see as many poor clearing attempts like you did with Polak. Gardiner is who worries me the most with his careless play. But every team has at least one liability. If ours is a 50+ point defenseman, it reaaaally could be worse. Also, don't kid yourself. Vasy is not as good as Andersen. Tampa's D makes him look like a superstar. He's good, but not as good as Andersen. I'm excited to see this new Leafs team in action. Mostly so the Leafs haters can eat a big piece of humble pie.

Consider this if you will.. The Leafs COULD have anywhere between 2-4 100 point players on their roster this year. Any one of Matthews, Marner, Tavares or Nylander can hit that mark with the opposing teams flipping a coin on who to use their shutdown line against.
- Snowman X

This is why people dont like Leaf fans.....

This is why people dont like Leaf fans.....

- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Yeah, see my post above.

It's a ridiculous position, IMO, but it's equally ridiculous to claim a fan base of millions are all the same.

It has to be a troll man.

It just has to be.
- Scabeh

I want to believe that. I really do. But you've been around the Leafs thread long enough to know this could be a legit post from someone. Sigh....

I was on the path.

Simply Lightning.

Then, this guy comes on, and now we're all gonna get it.
- walshyleafsfan

It's inevitable.

I fail to see why it is that so many people dismiss the Leafs as they get better and better. Haters gotta hate I guess. It's going to be a fun year for me. See you in the playoffs, ladies.

Yeah, see my post above.

It's a ridiculous position, IMO, but it's equally ridiculous to claim a fan base of millions are all the same.
- BlueBallz

You nailed your prediction.

Yeah, see my post above.

It's a ridiculous position, IMO, but it's equally ridiculous to claim a fan base of millions are all the same.
- BlueBallz

LOL I am part of a ball hockey team filled with people like this

Vocal Minority always wins

It has to be a troll man.

It just has to be.
- Scabeh

Defo a troll - i'm guessing linked to Kaaptan somehow.

Can everyone relax. The habs are better than both the laffs and the rain drops

Let's be honest.. the Leafs were 8 points behind the Bolts for first in the East WITHOUT Tavares. What do you think is going to happen? They're going to be worse after adding an elite player without subtracting anything? lol

lol at the leafs fans that think their roster is better than Tampa's

LOL I am part of a ball hockey team filled with people like this
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Everybody works with, are friends with, drinks with, knows, and are related to to thousands of Leafs fans like this.

We just don't get to see many of them on Hockeybuzz or other forums, right.

Until Leafs get a better d-core, its not much of a contest.

That said, Toronto can absolutely upset any team in the playoffs. They’re a gamble to play against. Boston almost didnt make it and they were literally gifted 2 games in that series, to begin with.

Leafs need to get better on D. They dont need to be as good as Tampa on paper, but they must absolutely make a step forward in that area.

This is a paragraph. followed by a closing statement. Letters, composed into words to make full sentences. I hope this helps.

Regards,

Just a guy.
- Burkefection

Love this reply. It's too bad some of these troglodytes just don't get it.

Let's be honest.. the Leafs were 8 points behind the Bolts for first in the East WITHOUT Tavares. What do you think is going to happen? They're going to be worse after adding an elite player without subtracting anything? lol
- Snowman X

They subtracted JvR and his 36 goals. He wasnt a game breaker but lets not pretend he wasnt a good player.

They subtracted JvR and his 36 goals. He wasnt a game breaker but lets not pretend he wasnt a good player.
- Buggy166

And Tampa now has JT Miller and McDonagh for a full season as well.

Leafs got better, Tampa got better. Both great teams.

LOL I am part of a ball hockey team filled with people like this

Vocal Minority always wins
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Sad but true

The ones who are talking the most trash are Flyers, Blackhawks and Canucks fans it seems.

Allow me to jump on the hater bandwagon for a minute.

Flyers = a group of studs who may as well just play an empty net every game.

Blackhawks = an organization who was mediocre for almost as long as the Leafs were before winning a couple of cups and trying to call themselves a dynasty. Wake up. you missed the playoffs last year and your GM is growing senile.

Canucks = .....too easy.

You nailed your prediction.
- walshyleafsfan

Yup