Pearson Tavares Hyman would be a decent 2nd line
Tavares has turned Josh Bailey into an all star 😳

It’s funny, the Leafs fans think Demko sucks 😔
- mr.sir

Tavares for Miller and Loui Eriksson or GTFO

So no need to trade for him then

- VANTEL

Korpisalo 👍

No one feels bad for someone making 5 million dollars a year but there are human sides to things whether we admit it or not. Regarding his play.

It’s been a fcuked up year!!
- Pacificgem

I agree, but nobody here is “in the room”, nobody here talks to people who are in the room and so nobody here knows if anyone is a cancer (man I hate that term) in the room.

For all we know Miller is the same, positive, motivating leader he was last year but the team still sucks.

I don’t feel sorry for him, I’m just saying there are probable reasons (outside of hockey) why he’s struggling a bit this year.
- Pacificgem

So a bit of Tryamkinitis for JTM?

Pearson should be traded off for a draft pick. Probably even Jake . Miller should be a one on one move if they are serious about moving him? I don't know that they are.
- VANTEL

i've been thinking about what FA's statement re: JB means for this season.

imo, there are 2 indicators as to what FA's intentions are: 1) what moves (or lack of moves) JB makes at the TDL; and 2) whether TG gets fired or gets a new contract before the end of the season.

if there is lack of movement on both of these issues, i think FA's already made his mind up about firing both but is waiting for the offseason rather than leaving a huge hole in the organization mid-season. the only thing that will save JB is a huge run. even with a huge run, i still see TG fired.

edit: they shouldn't be trying to move JTM yet. talk about selling when the value is diminished! that's why there should be (!) several GMs inquiring about him but they're looking to poach a player at his bottom rather than give up full value in return. if they really want to trade him (i'm not convinced), rehab his game, let him put up some points and then see what tdl value is.

So a bit of Tryamkinitis for JTM?
- Reubenkincade

Not for me, Tryamkin missed his mommy, Miller is having issues being away, in my uninformed opinion, from his two kids who are 3 & 2 as well as his wife. Different scenarios for me.

I agree, but nobody here is “in the room”, nobody here talks to people who are in the room and so nobody here knows if anyone is a cancer (man I hate that term) in the room.

For all we know Miller is the same, positive, motivating leader he was last year but the team still sucks.
- 1970vintage

The guy has 13 points in 15 games, offensively he’s doing ok but like the rest of the team his giveaways and defensive side of the game are horrible.

The guy has 13 points in 15 games, offensively he’s doing ok but like the rest of the team his giveaways and defensive side of the game are horrible.
- Pacificgem

Miller for Nylander 😁

Miller for Tavares & a 1st 😁
- mr.sir

i've been thinking about what FA's statement re: JB means for this season.

imo, there are 2 indicators as to what FA's intentions are: 1) what moves (or lack of moves) JB makes at the TDL; and 2) whether TG gets fired or gets a new contract before the end of the season.

if there is lack of movement on both of these issues, i think FA's already made his mind up about firing both but is waiting for the offseason rather than leaving a huge hole in the organization mid-season. the only thing that will save JB is a huge run. even with a huge run, i still see TG fired.
- RealityChecker

Makita said some pretty smart words last week. Benning is GM until he is not GM . Green is coach until he is not the coach.

I had read that Canucks were kicking tires on the Dzingle trade two days ago so it seems like it is business as usual.

This upcoming draft is where you need really strong scouting because of lack of access. The RFA and UFA( Edler ) signings all seem pretty straight forward.

I am going to try to stay out of the Benning discussions as much as possible (for me) and until he is fired it is business as usual.

- Pacificgem

He drinks all of the Palm Bays.
- Marwood

I'd trade him just for that.

The guy has 13 points in 15 games, offensively he’s doing ok but like the rest of the team his giveaways and defensive side of the game are horrible.
- Pacificgem

Green is probably coaching him to play like that...

The point is, we only know what we can see on the ice, not what people are thinking, or the dynamic in the dressing room.

- Pacificgem

Please go post that in the Leafs thread😆

Please go post that in the Leafs thread😆
- mr.sir

Trying to solve your cap issues for you

Makita said some pretty smart words last week. Benning is GM until he is not GM . Green is coach until he is not the coach.

I had read that Canucks were kicking tires on the Dzingle trade two days ago so it seems like it is business as usual.

This upcoming draft is where you need really strong scouting because of lack of access. The RFA and UFA( Edler ) signings all seem pretty straight forward.

I am going to try to stay out of the Benning discussions as much as possible (for me) and until he is fired it is business as usual.
- VANTEL

if we all had that attitude, there would be no need for a message board. the only thing that keeps us coming back is the need for us to tell everyone, what we'd do!

sure this draft is important but they all are. i think the team is at the point where the gm has to have better vision for the future and the cap.

i don't care that chris gear is handling contracts now. it's still jb's decisions as to who gets the contracts. i liked this offseason because of the contracts jb didn't sign. but i'm also of the opinion that he didn't sign those contracts because he handcuffed himself with his cap mismangement. if that handcuff wasn't there, he'd handcuff him (or the next guy) for the next couple/three years. and now is when the team can't afford to waste any cap dollars if they want to take the next step.

Demko gets the start tonight.

Demko gets the start tonight.
- VANTEL

obviously showcasing him for the leafs.

if we all had that attitude, there would be no need for a message board. the only thing that keeps us coming back is the need for us to tell everyone, what we'd do!

sure this draft is important but they all are. i think the team is at the point where the gm has to have better vision for the future and the cap.

i don't care that chris gear is handling contracts now. it's still jb's decisions as to who gets the contracts. i liked this offseason because of the contracts jb didn't sign. but i'm also of the opinion that he didn't sign those contracts because he handcuffed himself with his cap mismangement. if that handcuff wasn't there, he'd handcuff him (or the next guy) for the next couple/three years. and now is when the team can't afford to waste any cap dollars if they want to take the next step.
- RealityChecker

I am going to try to get involved with less battles. Francesco came out and said Jim is the guy so until he is not he is. They are almost perfect for each other.

4-2 Flames. Loui and Jake with the goals and Beagle with 2 points.

obviously showcasing him for the leafs.
- RealityChecker

Kuzma just said same lineup as last game.

obviously showcasing him for the leafs.
- RealityChecker

Joseph “Brick” Woll 🧐

if we all had that attitude, there would be no need for a message board. the only thing that keeps us coming back is the need for us to tell everyone, what we'd do!

sure this draft is important but they all are. i think the team is at the point where the gm has to have better vision for the future and the cap.

i don't care that chris gear is handling contracts now. it's still jb's decisions as to who gets the contracts. i liked this offseason because of the contracts jb didn't sign. but i'm also of the opinion that he didn't sign those contracts because he handcuffed himself with his cap mismangement. if that handcuff wasn't there, he'd handcuff him (or the next guy) for the next couple/three years. and now is when the team can't afford to waste any cap dollars if they want to take the next step.
- RealityChecker

Jim Benning had/has no “vision”, he’s continually just threw poop against the wall to see what sticks and that mentality’s failed him miserably.

As a whole the organization needs to structure itself, again in my humble opinion, like a professional organization with an experienced president and let the chips fall where they may from there.

4-2 Flames. Loui and Jake with the goals and Beagle with 2 points.
- Reubenkincade

How many penalties for Myers and Roussel?
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