Man Sorokin really held down the Fort early allowing the Isles to counter attack.

At some point the greatest roster ever assembled in the cap era has to get some luck...
- Kooleus

Tanner's definitely crying into his jean jacket tonight.

So like 55 Million spent on 7 guys, kind of kills the depth and ability to roll lines.

Tanner's definitely crying into his jean jacket tonight.
- Wetbandit1

Leafs outplayed Columbus but lost because of bad luck, hot goalie, this was like once in a million. No changes needed. Best roster ever.

Fast forward a year...Leafs outplayed Montreal in every game. But lost because of bad luck, hot goalie, injuries, did I mention bad luck. Anyone who says this roster is flawed is probably just old and not as smart as me. If they replay this series 100 times the Leafs would win like 99 times.

The same thing they do every year, Pinky...

Fold in the 1st round.

Leafs outplayed Columbus but lost because of bad luck, hot goalie, this was like once in a million. No changes needed. Best roster ever.

Fast forward a year...Leafs outplayed Montreal in every game. But lost because of bad luck, hot goalie, injuries, did I mention bad luck. Anyone who says this roster is flawed is probably just old and not as smart as me. If they replay this series 100 times the Leafs would win like 99 times.
- Kooleus

So how have teams done who pay 2 or 3 guys 10-12 million?
Teams with success, have a more balanced payroll.

Leafs outplayed Columbus

are you Franking HIGH???????????

They got outscored 12-3 5v5 in that series.

It only went 5 because of a flukey comeback.

So how have teams done who pay 2 or 3 guys 10-12 million?
Teams with success, have a more balanced payroll.
- fsanford

No team has won a cup during the cap era with a player earing over $10m.

17 years without winning a single series. Just bad luck. Get 'em next year boys!

Yeesh

Genuinely feel for Maple Leaf fans.
Think about it. An entire generation of kids that have not enjoyed a playoff series victory.
As a franchise, It isn’t from lack of trying. The fan support is over-the-top.

Hopefully they will break the spell next season, with no chance of a Covid asterisk.

Also, Go Blues!!!

No team has won a cup during the cap era with a player earing over $10m.
- DRW1991

Not to be obnoxiously pedantic, but Kuch made $12 million last year and Ovi made $10m the year they won. Crosby was over $10 for both of his more recent Cups.

Cap hit, though, yeah it doesn’t seem like anyone was over 10, at least not the last few years. Several around 9.5 though, and that’s not necessarily a bad idea. Penguins had a lot tied up in Crosby and Malkin, the Lightning had a lot tied up in Kuch and Stamkos (and Stamkos barely even played).

Those teams were just better constructed, though. They had deep lineups and excellent goaltending. Their players consistently showed up when it mattered. Leafs have not had that luck/luxury so far.

It's a wonderful day.

Leafs outplayed Columbus

are you Franking HIGH???????????

They got outscored 12-3 5v5 in that series.

It only went 5 because of a flukey comeback.
- classic321

Yes the Leafs badly outplayed Columbus. But were stopped by insane goaltending. Look at the shots, Corsi, Jfresh cards, xGTFO%. Just bad luck. And now it happened again with Price. Its literally like being struck by lightning twice. I mean, the Leafs have way more ELITE players than Montreal. The only team that comes close is like an all-star game roster.

Genuinely feel for Maple Leaf fans.
Think about it. An entire generation of kids that have not enjoyed a playoff series victory.
As a franchise, It isn’t from lack of trying. The fan support is over-the-top.

Hopefully they will break the spell next season, with no chance of a Covid asterisk.

Also, Go Blues!!!
- Mph6689

Leafs Fans, pffffft.
They are delusional, pompous, self-entitled big mouths, who should be eating it on their Blog til TC.

The Leafs are amazing on paper, but lack compete. Always have, and always will with these players.

Meanwhile, Montreal's largest law firm closed at 12pm today so employees could prepare for the game 7 hours later. Let that sink in...
- Kooleus

Now that's pretty fu**ing cool!

Toronto’s roster is all Ying and no Yang

No team has won a cup during the cap era with a player earing over $10m.
- DRW1991

no team has won a playoff series*

of course, it's an arbitrary cutoff with Ovi and Malkin at ~9.5, etc

Now that's pretty fu**ing cool!
- FAZOOL

Stuff like that happens all across Canada.

Yes the Leafs badly outplayed Columbus. But were stopped by insane goaltending. Look at the shots, Corsi, Jfresh cards, xGTFO%. Just bad luck. And now it happened again with Price. Its literally like being struck by lightning twice. I mean, the Leafs have way more ELITE players than Montreal. The only team that comes close is like an all-star game roster.
- Kooleus

You have no idea what you’re talking about.

Leaves

Toronto’s roster is all Ying and no Yang
- Tee56

What the hell is “ying”?