Just reading the Athletic's daily NHL playoff chances board thingy:

They list Toronto at 51% for winning the first round.

Boston at 49%.

Interesting.

Franking bizarre Completely wrong, but interesting.
- Atomic Wedgie

Fixed.

This is the first time in Sabres history we’ve lost 4 straight to the Leafs dating back to last seaso.
- Pegullaville

Better luck next year?

time to fire Dubas and get a GM that doesn't think you can run a team from a spreadsheet.

The board ALWAYS wants to discuss it so that they have an informed decision when they vote. I've been on boards before and you would be shocked at the silly things that get discussed for ages.
- TrashPanda

While that's true, I've also seen boards simply approving management decision with question at first and ask for details later.

I believe that's the case with NHL teams since these decisions are taken quickly and acted upon just as fast.

Better luck next year?
- TrashPanda

I’m totally fine with the Leafs making it 5 straight if it means a top 5 pick this year.

time to fire Dubas and get a GM that doesn't think you can run a team from a spreadsheet.
- plantheparade

That's some outdated 1970s thinking right there, I like it!

time to fire Dubas and get a GM that doesn't think you can run a team from a spreadsheet.
- plantheparade

So James Tanner won't be considered?

While that's true, I've also seen boards simply approving management decision with question at first and ask for details later.

I believe that's the case with NHL teams since these decisions are taken quickly and acted upon just as fast.
- Scabeh

That is not incorrect. Boards usually rubber stamp management decisions, but they still have to do it.

So James Tanner won't be considered?
- Scabeh

You're in good with the senior folks in the Habs organization, right? You should get Tanner a job, he would fit right in!

That's some outdated 1970s thinking right there, I like it!
- TrashPanda

I'd like to see them go back to the system where the trainer was in charge of all injuries, as well as hauling the equipment from the bus to the dressing room and back.

As long as he has the proper liniment to rub on injuries, we can reduce man-games lost to injuries.

Especially the concussions. A little smelling salts, and get that guy back out there!

You're in good with the senior folks in the Habs organization, right? You should get Tanner a job, he would fit right in!
- TrashPanda

Don't try and link Tanner with the Habs.

He's a die hard Leafs fan.

He's your garbage, you keep it.

We already have McCagg to handle.

Don't try and link Tanner with the Habs.

He's a die hard Leafs fan.

He's your garbage, you keep it.

We already have McCagg to handle.
- Scabeh

Oh, Scabies...

Don't try and link Tanner with the Habs.

He's a die hard Leafs fan.

He's your garbage, you keep it.

We already have McCagg to handle.
- Scabeh

I wish he would.

I wish he would.
- Atomic Wedgie

With a vengeance?

I'd like to see them go back to the system where the trainer was in charge of all injuries, as well as hauling the equipment from the bus to the dressing room and back.

As long as he has the proper liniment to rub on injuries, we can reduce man-games lost to injuries.

Especially the concussions. A little smelling salts, and get that guy back out there!
- Atomic Wedgie

Awesome!

We should also go back to the system where the coach gets a pool of money and 'negotiates' player salaries out of that. What's left over is what he pays himself. It was always so fair, and the whole Nylander fiasco could never have happened.

Oh, Scabies...
- TrashPanda

It's true though.

With a vengeance?
- AdamFrench

"Hans Gruber is not a top 10 terrorist. If you look at his bullet to ransom ratio, it probably doesn't even justify him wearing a shiny grey suit."

- James Tanner

It's true though.




- Scabeh

It's OK, I know you will... Eventually.

Awesome!

We should also go back to the system where the coach gets a pool of money and 'negotiates' player salaries out of that. What's left over is what he pays himself. It was always so fair, and the whole Nylander fiasco could never have happened.
- TrashPanda

Steak dinner immediately before the game.

The players need to protein!

"Hans Gruber is not a top 10 terrorist. If you look at his bullet to ransom ratio, it probably doesn't even justify him wearing a shiny grey suit."

- James Tanner
- Atomic Wedgie

That's Grade A Habs management material right there!

It's OK, I know you will... Eventually.
- TrashPanda

"Hans Gruber is not a top 10 terrorist. If you look at his bullet to ransom ratio, it probably doesn't even justify him wearing a shiny grey suit."

- James Tanner
- Atomic Wedgie

- Scabeh

I know your game is weak, but when all you can do is flash gifs at me then I know you have nothing. Just stop.

I know your game is weak, but when all you can do is flash gifs at me then I know you have nothing. Just stop.
- TrashPanda

Ok pumpkin. Don't get rattled up.


Have a nice day.