i mean, i guess you can argue maroon and bogosian have added some grit to the bolts.

seems like being able to roll out a bottom pair of bogosian and shattenkirk is a pretty big depth advantage.
- Tumbleweed

Sure but the grit over skill thing has gotten a bit carried away

Pierre LeBrun
@PierreVLeBrun
The Oilers and Penguins have talked about Matt Murray, I'm told, but as far as I can tell, asking price too rich for Edmonton at this point (first-round pick?). I think Edmonton will be patient in its goalie search. And the Oil hasn't ruled out bringing back Mike Smith, either

mike smith eh

You were watching through blue-tinted glasses.

The Carolina game (not the Zamboni one) was the craziest, most fun regular season game I've ever been to.
- Atomic Wedgie

The 3rd period was a hell of a lot of fun to watch.

Sure but the grit over skill thing has gotten a bit carried away
- Canada Cup

I dont think most are saying grit over skill.
Just saying its great to have skill...but you also need some sandpaper that can play hockey.
Like Tampa did this year. Added some sandpaper.

Sheriff Hot Haught
- Zezel

Too many goalies available to pay a 1st rounder for Murray.
Freddy can maybe get a 2nd rounder wit his amazing 1 million in cash deal

this has been the most disappointing and least entertaining Leafs season for last 15 years to me.
bad roster decisions (Kadri out, Barrie and Kerfoot in (both not interesting at all) and Ceci in) and just a meh style of play.
I guess if you are interested in 'player x gets so many points!' it's interesting, but it's been a very very mediocre season in my view..
- MaximusAurelius

Missing the point. There were periods where this team played very well. Consistency is a huge issue as is their ability to raise their play at critical times.

There are holes to be addressed and mistakes to be rectified. I get that everybody has fun trying to remake the team in the off-season but ignoring the talent that is there is just as stupid as ignoring the holes.

I dont think most are saying grit over skill.
Just saying its great to have skill...but you also need some sandpaper that can play hockey.
Like Tampa did this year. Added some sandpaper.
- Fakepartofme

I agree but if NYI beats Tampa I’d be beyond surprised.

this has been the most disappointing and least entertaining Leafs season for last 15 years to me.
bad roster decisions (Kadri out, Barrie and Kerfoot in (both not interesting at all) and Ceci in) and just a meh style of play.
I guess if you are interested in 'player x gets so many points!' it's interesting, but it's been a very very mediocre season in my view..
- MaximusAurelius

ah come on eh
hindsight my man hindsight

mike smith eh
- senstroll

I don't think Pittsburgh will get a 1st rd pick for Murray..

I don't think Pittsburgh will get a 1st rd pick for Murray..
- PatC80

me either.

Murray is a risky move, recent results trending in the wrong direction.
how much you gotta pay him?

he rides in it. someone else is driving him. like ms daisey
- dmnted

i highly doubt morgan freeman drives kucherov around tampa

No

I agree but if NYI beats Tampa I’d be beyond surprised.
- Canada Cup

Just as surprised as Cbus sweeping them last year?
But honestly so would I. I fully expect Tampa to move on, they are have a great combo of end high talent, mid evel talent, sandpaper, D and goaltending. Nice balance. They're on a good run.

i highly doubt morgan freeman drives kucherov around tampa
- TheMussel

his doppelganger

i highly doubt morgan freeman drives kucherov around tampa
- TheMussel

How sweet would it be to get a pre game pep talk by morgan freeman?

How sweet would it to get a pre game pep talk by morgan freeman?


- Fakepartofme

morgan freeman would be a good one

i think i'd take jack black though

How sweet would it to get a pre game pep talk by morgan freeman?


- Fakepartofme

Underrated film.

me either.

Murray is a risky move, recent results trending in the wrong direction.
how much you gotta pay him?
- senstroll

That’s a high 1st too if they want this years 1st rounder from Edmonton

Underrated film.
- AdamFrench

It was on showcase the other night.
Still holds up.
I always thought it was a pretty good movie

Just in case you think that it's smooth sailing towards a 2020-21 NHL season:

Missing the point. There were periods where this team played very well. Consistency is a huge issue as is their ability to raise their play at critical times.

There are holes to be addressed and mistakes to be rectified. I get that everybody has fun trying to remake the team in the off-season but ignoring the talent that is there is just as stupid as ignoring the holes.
- Canada Cup

I thought they were pretty consistent, to be honest.

They underachieved under Babcock.

They looked fabulous when Keefe came on board.

They looked lost when Rielly and/or Muzzin were out.

Just as surprised as Cbus sweeping them last year?
But honestly so would I. I fully expect Tampa to move on, they are have a great combo of end high talent, mid evel talent, sandpaper, D and goaltending. Nice balance. They're on a good run.
- Fakepartofme

Vegas wins the cup in 3rd year of existence!

Just in case you think that it's smooth sailing towards a 2020-21 NHL season:
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- Atomic Wedgie

NHL wants 82 game schedule. Only way this remotely works is if they bubble up and play a LOT of games per week.

It was on showcase the other night.
Still holds up.
I always thought it was a pretty good movie
- Fakepartofme

I saw it on Amazon when the Fiance was on Zoom. Simple and fun sci fi with a good enough look and premise. I miss films like that