What does that prove? What if they don't keep outscoring his crappy golatending?

I'm sure Dubas would hear it if his 10.5 per 33 year-old goalie with 6 years left had those stats..
- RogerRoeper

You're a mess.

I was just reminiscing about how man people said Kopitar was done after his 52 point season in 16-17

That was fun
- TheMussel

Good times.

Nice to see the thread is in mid-season form
- 21peter

Dumb doesn’t need training

It's all the coach, Best in the NHL. But even he can't score goalsd.
- RogerRoeper

Man, hope the Leafs get one of these magic coaches that win the games all by themselves...we’ve got the bank, should just sign 1 of them, doesn’t even go against the cap.

Dumb doesn’t need training
- Canada Cup

You’re being nice.

You’re being nice.
- Garnie

(frank) you

Dumb doesn’t need training
- Canada Cup

Dumb is a constant, while intelligence can have bad days...

I know but we’re going around the same circle jerk debate. Lou left Dubas a team with certain obvious assets and some real constraints. They’ve both had a few years to put their own stamps on their teams.

Lou seems determined to build a team of $5-6M players. Dubas is going with 4 big guns, a few $5M guys and then rotating in league minimum UFA s. The flat cap hurts Dubas more than Lou but I think (as objectively as I can make myself) I prefer where Dubas has landed.

His problem going forward will be signing one of Freddie (probably) or Hyman next year. I think it’s easier to find a cheaper if not as good version of Hyman than it will be will be for Lou to bring in high end talent.

(There, I answered my own question.)
- Canada Cup

That's a fair point of view.

It worked for a few years for Chicago. but quality depth also has value.

I don't hate the idea of having plenty of 5-6M players, but these contracts must not be given to overrated plugs.... or you get a Eriksson contract that prevents you from keeping your #1 goaltender or your first line winger.

(frank) you
- Canada Cup

I train all year

Man, hope the Leafs get one of these magic coaches that win the games all by themselves...we’ve got the bank, should just sign 1 of them, doesn’t even go against the cap.
- Garnie

I train all year
- Canada Cup

Seems there’s a few that train quite a bit in here.

should have traded nylander for rooopeeeeee

grundle scored a goal yesterday
- TheMussel

He wouldnt make the leafs roster.
So far hes played 32 games over 3 seasons on a meh kings team

Canucks could use a shakeup.

I just don’t like Simmonds on the 3rd line the next month.

Engvall has shown glimpses but we could use him on that 4th line to keep it afloat.

Sandin and Lehtonen need to play.

From teams that are rumoured to be looking for a D...Blueger and Gaudett are my targets.
- Santo_44

What about something sorta like Pearson (retained), and Olli Juolevi for Engvall, Dermott?

should have traded nylander for rooopeeeeee
- MaximusAurelius

Radulov and slick Willie would hit it off instantly

That's a fair point of view.

It worked for a few years for Chicago. but quality depth also has value.

I don't hate the idea of having plenty of 5-6M players, but these contracts must not be given to overrated plugs.... or you get a Eriksson contract that prevents you from keeping your #1 goaltender or your first line winger.
- Scabeh

I think the economics allow you to bring in decent guys in league minimums these days. Look at the players who signed PTOs.

Put your big money in skill. That’s always going to be the rare commodity

I think the economics allow you to bring in decent guys in league minimums these days. Look at the players who signed PTOs.

Put your big money in skill. That’s always going to be the rare commodity
- Canada Cup

Yeah the flat cap has created opportunities to get very solid NHL players on the cheap.

Corey Perry looked great in his first game with the Habs.


Still gives the dirty elbows.

That's a fair point of view.

It worked for a few years for Chicago. but quality depth also has value.

I don't hate the idea of having plenty of 5-6M players, but these contracts must not be given to overrated plugs.... or you get a Eriksson contract that prevents you from keeping your #1 goaltender or your first line winger.
- Scabeh

We'll have to wait and see what is the best approach is.. It could end up hurting Dubas and the Leafs more, if they have to lose guys like Rielly.

We'll have to wait and see what is the best approach is.. It could end up hurting Dubas and the Leafs more, if they have to lose guys like Rielly.
- PatC80

Maybe the flat cap helps the Leafs keep his salary a little lower and they can keep him without trading other assets?

One way would be to roll the dice on cheap goaltenders and lose Freddy.... which is pretty damn risky imo.

He's still gonna cost a ton imo.

What about something sorta like Pearson (retained), and Olli Juolevi for Engvall, Dermott?
- Archaic

Juolevi is a bust..

I can see the Leafs targeting someone like Jared McCann out of Pittsburgh..

Nylander sat out until approx 2 hours before signing deadline.
that wasn't a 'fuss about nothing'.
Dubois clip of his no-effort shift? Can get 10 of those from last season by Nylander..
- MaximusAurelius

Cause he didn't have a contract?

Cause he didn't have a contract?
- burn

That would explain it.

Maybe the flat cap helps the Leafs keep his salary a little lower and they keep him?

He's still gonna cost a ton imo.
- Scabeh

I hope he signs for $6.5M per season on a 5 year deal. I think we can afford that, but it means Andersen is likely gone..

Cause he didn't have a contract?
- burn

Still trying to use logic when debating Max? You sir, are one patient man..

Bingo!!


anyone got the scoop on the Canes. Are they allowed to play now?
- dmnted

Just saw that the Lightning didn't travel to Carolina, and their 2 games this week are cancelled/rescheduled.