...which is why I didn't agree with the criticism of Nylander not being in tip top shape after he signed.

No way he can play anything resembling competitive hockey, even practice, without a contract.
- Aetherial

I don't think anyone did. But a month later? Two months? After the playoffs Dubas claiming he wasn't in game shape? FFS. How long does it take? Training camp is 2 weeks long.

So you believe he is afraid to go into the corners. Makes sense.
- aminnes

Reading is difficult

Reading is difficult
- burn

You are afraid to answer then? That's burn for ya.

...which is why I didn't agree with the criticism of Nylander not being in tip top shape after he signed.

No way he can play anything resembling competitive hockey, even practice, without a contract.
- Aetherial

But why didn't he pvr the games.

You seem upset.
- Aetherial

I’ve been cranky since we lost to Boston again.

Or what? That its made up bullpoop from clueless morons who don't watch?
- burn

He's not there to be a grinder, he is an exceptionally talented player that seriously underperformed this year. Why - who knows? Some of it is on him for sure a 5.4% shooting percentage is pathetic, the 27 points in 54 games is awful. In his defense - the way he was used could be easily second guessed. He had two very good years previously, he's talented with great speed and skill, worth giving him a chance to flourish on this lineup. Do the Leafs need to add some toughness - I believe so, but it really has nothing to do with the top skilled guys on the team.

You are afraid to answer then? That's burn for ya.
- aminnes

I already answered, that you can't see it reinforces that reading is difficult

I don't think anyone did. But a month later? Two months? After the playoffs Dubas claiming he wasn't in game shape? FFS. How long does it take? Training camp is 2 weeks long.
- aminnes

I thought after about 6 weeks he looked considerably better.

Unfortunately, he had horrible shooting luck, lost confidence, and then came up very small when the going got tough in the playoffs.

I don't think most of the poor performance was conditioning.

Vlad Jr. first career homerun.

He's not there to be a grinder, he is an exceptionally talented player that seriously underperformed this year. Why - who knows? Some of it is on him for sure a 5.4% shooting percentage is pathetic, the 27 points in 54 games is awful. In his defense - the way he was used could be easily second guessed. He had two very good years previously, he's talented with great speed and skill, worth giving him a chance to flourish on this lineup. Do the Leafs need to add some toughness - I believe so, but it really has nothing to do with the top skilled guys on the team.
- winsix

A sane take. Is that allowed here?

I’ve been cranky since we lost to Boston again.
- shack67

Going to be worse when we see how easily Boston disposes of whatever cannon fodder comes out of the west.

I thought after about 6 weeks he looked considerably better.

Unfortunately, he had horrible shooting luck, lost confidence, and then came up very small when the going got tough in the playoffs.

I don't think most of the poor performance was conditioning.
- Aetherial

Pretty much.

Pretty much.
- burn

Do you do Nylander for Ristolainen?

...which is why I didn't agree with the criticism of Nylander not being in tip top shape after he signed.

No way he can play anything resembling competitive hockey, even practice, without a contract.
- Aetherial

As much as I blow Nylander, I did think he looked a little doughy when he came back. But jumping into the middle of the season is pretty tough though for sure.

I just think the Leafs should err on the side of developing guys and not ditch talent for some youthful stupidity like Chia did so many times.

I don't think anyone did. But a month later? Two months? After the playoffs Dubas claiming he wasn't in game shape? FFS. How long does it take? Training camp is 2 weeks long.
- aminnes

Did dubas say that? I don’t remember it

I already answered, that you can't see it reinforces that reading is difficult
- burn

Nope. You didn't and now your going after me personally, this is literally so old. But that's cool, this is what you always do.

But why didn't he pvr the games.
- burn

😂

Bruins are going to lose this game

Going to be worse when we see how easily Boston disposes of whatever cannon fodder comes out of the west.

- Aetherial

I think the Sharks could take them out. It would be sweet to see Thornton raise the Cup in Boston.

Do you do Nylander for Ristolainen?
- Aetherial

Saw your post in the Bruins thread. Their special teams is so good. If they break even at 5 on 5 you’re not beating them.

Did dubas say that? I don’t remember it
- ClarksonDavid

He said it was his fault for not having him on the team at training camp and not setting him up for the season.

He signed 4 months before the playoffs. I get that Dubas is protecting him, but it's bullpoop of course.

Do you do Nylander for Ristolainen?
- Aetherial

No. Ristolainen is terrible.

Bruins are going to lose this game
- RickJames77

If they win will you eat cat food

Bruins are going to lose this game
- RickJames77

Doesn't matter, Bruins will be in the finals, Marchand will cut a guy open for 40 stitches next game and the guy bleeding will get a major.

Going to be worse when we see how easily Boston disposes of whatever cannon fodder comes out of the west.

- Aetherial

I can’t bring myself to even think about them winning it all. Fukers