his numbers this year, at this time, compared to last year at the same time, are night and day. He has definitely been one of the most improved players on this team this year.
- Codes1087

I think he continues to improve his game. What more can you expect from the guy? Many goalies continue to improve into their 30’s

I think that’s a poor measure to determine if a goalie is playing well. I stand by my opinion and will praise Markstrom’s game lately.

If people choose to be open minded and criticize each game on its own merits, no free passes to any players. Markstrom isn’t a concern with these losses, it’s the team in front of him. I said last night these guys can’t make a tape to tape pass to save their lives, and the defensive side of their game is mind boggling.
- Makita

Uhmm..... yeah.... good luck with that in here.

Does anyone else think JB should explore an offer sheet for kapanen?

Does anyone else think JB should explore an offer sheet for kapanen?
- golfingsince

He should explore every opportunity to improve. I don’t think, however, offer sheets typically work. Maybe if more teams were aggressive in that regard it would create more movement but when was the last time a team didn’t match?

He should explore every opportunity to improve. I don’t think, however, offer sheets typically work. Maybe if more teams were aggressive in that regard it would create more movement but when was the last time a team didn’t match?
- 1970vintage

The Leafs are up against the cap. I’d offer max $ for 2nd round pick compensation, around $4.1-4.2 million

I think he continues to improve his game. What more can you expect from the guy? Many goalies continue to improve into their 30’s
- golfingsince

he has honestly exceeded my expectations given our defense.

NSH trades a 2nd round pick for to Devils for Brian Boyle

he was a UFA at years end.

The Leafs are up against the cap. I’d offer max $ for 2nd round pick compensation, around $4.1-4.2 million
- golfingsince

Let’s say the Leafs have a long playoff run and Kappy does well. Don’t you think the trade his rights prior to July 1st for a pick/prospect knowing that they won’t be able to afford him?

Imagine that, a team competing for the cup can’t afford players at $4m to play on their 3rd and 4th lines.

St L now only a point back and on fire in their last 10.

Does anyone else think JB should explore an offer sheet for kapanen?
- golfingsince

Was it you yesterday who suggested it would only cost a 2nd if you hit him with a $4million offer sheet?
I'd say a hard yes if that's the case.

Let’s say the Leafs have a long playoff run and Kappy does well. Don’t you think the trade his rights prior to July 1st for a pick/prospect knowing that they won’t be able to afford him?

Imagine that, a team competing for the cup can’t afford players at $4m to play on their 3rd and 4th lines.
- 1970vintage

Don't tell vantel or nighty.

St L now only a point back and on fire in their last 10.
- 1970vintage

Three games in hand too. They present a problem to the playoff hopefuls.

Let’s say the Leafs have a long playoff run and Kappy does well. Don’t you think the trade his rights prior to July 1st for a pick/prospect knowing that they won’t be able to afford him?

Imagine that, a team competing for the cup can’t afford players at $4m to play on their 3rd and 4th lines.
- 1970vintage

It's possible they trade his rights. I'm just saying i'd sacrifice a 2nd round pick to put him in our top six.

The kid can skate and shoot, he's also not a small guy.

Was it you yesterday who suggested it would only cost a 2nd if you hit him with a $4million offer sheet?
I'd say a hard yes if that's the case.
- Marwood

Yeah, this year compensation for 4.063 million was a 2nd round pick.

Three games in hand too. They present a problem to the playoff hopefuls.
- LeftCoaster

Even LA isn’t “out of it” yet. But, I still think Colorado gets their poop in order, and takes the final spot.

It's possible they trade his rights. I'm just saying i'd sacrifice a 2nd round pick to put him in our top six.

The kid can skate and shoot, he's also not a small guy.
- golfingsince

So make them an offer after the playoffs. A 2019 2nd plus some scrub like Goldy for Kappy. Or do it this year, before the TDL...

So make them an offer after the playoffs. A 2019 2nd plus some scrub like Goldy for Kappy. Or do it this year, before the TDL...
- 1970vintage

I doubt they trade him before a cup run. I also wouldn’t give up more than RFA compensation dictates personally.

I doubt they trade him before a cup run. I also wouldn’t give up more than RFA compensation dictates personally.
- golfingsince

You’re no Jim Benning.

Nashville trying to get tougher to compete with the Jets?

Nashville trying to get tougher to compete with the Jets?
- 1970vintage

Most likely. Plus they saw how Washington played last year. I think that's a great pickup for them.

Just looking at the standings and how bad the West is this year, then noticed goal differential, and saw that Anaheim is by far the league worst at -47!

NSH trades a 2nd round pick for to Devils for Brian Boyle

he was a UFA at years end.
- Codes1087

Have you tried apex legends yet?

Uhmm..... yeah.... good luck with that in here.
- Pres.cup

Have you tried apex legends yet?
- golfingsince

not yet. you?

not yet. you?
- Codes1087

Yeah, it’s pretty good. Another free download