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Best 4th line in the NHL lol
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I'm just saying they will be tooth and nail all year for a spot. I don't see them being a "lock". Florida is much better, Boston and Tampa are very good, and Montreal just went to the Cup final.
- fifty__missions

To be honest (from an outsiders point of view) the Leafs don’t look much worse if at all than last year. I think in goal it’s a bit suspect, but then again Anderson didn’t play down the stretch either.

Gone Upfront
Hyman. Impactful for sure. Great on forecheck and pick retrieval absolutely. Also had some decent touch. Replaced by a few guys really. Ritchie, Bunting, Kampf. I won’t count Kase cause he will be hurt during camp weigh-in. Also, Gabriel because he will be in and out depending who Leafs play that night or injury.

Foligno.? Not really. Played 7 games and the Leafs were cruising long before he got to the team.

Thornton. Good at the start. Kinda clicked for a bit but definitely looked like his best days have left him. Unfortunate as he was so fun to watch prime time. Maybe Top 5 passers all time.


On D - Bogosian was solid. Bad move not to find a replacement. I would be signed Demers for cheap if possible. Or Gudbranson…also would’ve signed Bozak for 3C to free up Kerfoot for Top 6 wing.

In my opinion I feel like they have more serviceable players this season vs last. I know Hyman was loved in the city and was fit sure a really hard worker that made the lines tick a bit better but I’m think a couple guys are better than one Hyman…(inappropriate joke here)

Lol

I just added it up for fun but that line wouldn’t even be 550lbs (535lbs)

Perfect grinding line to play physical
- Dozzer

Lol..

What they lack in size, hopefully the make up for in will and determination, and grace too!

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Ryan Borsucki
- mr.sir

Idk why they yanked Pearson.. pitch count?

To be honest (from an outsiders point of view) the Leafs don’t look much worse if at all than last year. I think in goal it’s a bit suspect, but then again Anderson didn’t play down the stretch either.

Gone Upfront
Hyman. Impactful for sure. Great on forecheck and pick retrieval absolutely. Also had some decent touch. Replaced by a few guys really. Ritchie, Bunting, Kampf. I won’t count Kase cause he will be hurt during camp weigh-in. Also, Gabriel because he will be in and out depending who Leafs play that night or injury.

Foligno.? Not really. Played 7 games and the Leafs were cruising long before he got to the team.

Thornton. Good at the start. Kinda clicked for a bit but definitely looked like his best days have left him. Unfortunate as he was so fun to watch prime time. Maybe Top 5 passers all time.


On D - Bogosian was solid. Bad move not to find a replacement. I would be signed Demers for cheap if possible. Or Gudbranson…also would’ve signed Bozak for 3C to free up Kerfoot for Top 6 wing.

In my opinion I feel like they have more serviceable players this season vs last. I know Hyman was loved in the city and was fit sure a really hard worker that made the lines tick a bit better but I’m think a couple guys are better than one Hyman…(inappropriate joke here)
- Big23Questions

Well said, I think people are a little too upset over losing Hyman. Is he good? Yes. Great? No. Tbh at his age landing that contract in Edmonton is going to eventually anger the oilers fans as I’m willing to be injuries are going to start happening to a player like him in the next year or two. So as I said he’s a good player but I also believe the contract he landed is an overpayment

Idk why they yanked Pearson.. pitch count?
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Montoyo 🤨

Lol..

What they lack in size, hopefully the make up for in will and determination, and grace too!
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Talking about their talent or their music preference?

Montoyo 🤨
- mr.sir

Turns out it didn’t matter anyways..

Oh well, win the next one I guess.

Talking about their talent or their music preference?
- Dozzer

It wouldn’t hurt if they were hip fans tbh..

It wouldn’t hurt if they were hip fans tbh..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I’d consider it to be one of the positives myself!!

Loved that band live, happy I saw them as many times as I did

Well said, I think people are a little too upset over losing Hyman. Is he good? Yes. Great? No. Tbh at his age landing that contract in Edmonton is going to eventually anger the oilers fans as I’m willing to be injuries are going to start happening to a player like him in the next year or two. So as I said he’s a good player but I also believe the contract he landed is an overpayment
- Dozzer

Additionally, he didn't help the Leafs win a Cup and he was allowed to walk to UFA for no assets back. Just sayin'.

(and before you say he wouldn't get much in return, think about the deal Edmonton gave him and then think of what the return could've been last summer...at least a decent D man to cover Holl's spot? )

Additionally, he didn't help the Leafs win a Cup and he was allowed to walk to UFA for no assets back. Just sayin'.

(and before you say he wouldn't get much in return, think about the deal Edmonton gave him and then think of what the return could've been last summer...at least a decent D man to cover Holl's spot? )
- underhill14

But that’s why Edmonton gave him that…. Because he didn’t cost anything to offer a contract to.

If the Oilers needed to trade for him it likely would have been done with a cheaper, less term, contract for him.

Five and a half million til he’s thirty six?!?!?! What a terrible choice made by Edmonton

I’d consider it to be one of the positives myself!!

Loved that band live, happy I saw them as many times as I did
- Dozzer

That’s great man. Canadian legends.

I saw them once headlining edgefest in 03.

To be fair most of what I’ve read cuts the habs out of the playoffs

Saying Tampa, Toronto, Boston, and Florida make it
- Dozzer

Agreed.

But I think Boston might actually be due to drop a bit now. Rask is out long term, no?

So I can see 3 teams from the division make it (both wild cards from the Metro), and Boston just missing.

Agreed.

But I think Boston might actually be due to drop a bit now. Rask is out long term, no?

So I can see 3 teams from the division make it (both wild cards from the Metro), and Boston just missing.
- GreatGigInTheSky

In the same vein, you could argue that Toronto could also just miss.

But that’s why Edmonton gave him that…. Because he didn’t cost anything to offer a contract to.

If the Oilers needed to trade for him it likely would have been done with a cheaper, less term, contract for him.

Five and a half million til he’s thirty six?!?!?! What a terrible choice made by Edmonton
- Dozzer

Holland is putting all his chips in on Hyman, Nurse, etc in the short term while they have McJesus locked up. The last couple years don’t matter to him if he can lower the AAV in the short term and get more. He’ll be long gone

In the same vein, you could argue that Toronto could also just miss.
- fifty__missions

Lottery team

What we've learned from last year's results is the Habs are top contenders and the Leafs are a bubble team.

Additionally, he didn't help the Leafs win a Cup and he was allowed to walk to UFA for no assets back. Just sayin'.

(and before you say he wouldn't get much in return, think about the deal Edmonton gave him and then think of what the return could've been last summer...at least a decent D man to cover Holl's spot? )
- underhill14

I may be wrong but I completely don’t remember anyone saying we should trade Hyman last year. Can you do retroactive trades?

In the same vein, you could argue that Toronto could also just miss.
- fifty__missions

Sure, Tampa missed in 17, and Boston missed in 15 and 16. The margins are tight even for contenders.

What we've learned from last year's results is the Habs are top contenders and the Leafs are a bubble team.
- Zezel

Yes.
And chocolate is good

Yes.
And chocolate is good
- Fakepartofme

Chocolate is so chocolatey.

Should have named an album that
- Dozzer

Better than Grey Eyed Glances.

Sure, Tampa missed in 17, and Boston missed in 15 and 16. The margins are tight even for contenders.
- Zezel

Agreed. My original point was in response to a poster who said the Leafs are a "lock" for the playoffs. I don't see it that way at all.