If you ask any leafs fans, this is the year they win it all. They have no holes and can’t be stopped. Murray is the answer.
- Hextall271

Remember everybody dunking on Dubas all summer long for the Murray trade? All that Summer of Dorian nonsense? That's all aged like fine milk lol.

All joking aside tho, the East is somehow an even bigger slug fest this season. There won't be an easy PO matchup in the whole deck.

I can’t stand them and I know a lot of people who love them up here. Their fans are like yankee fans without the success. They’re up there with the rangers penguins and habs on my detest level.

I think they’ve got a good team but can’t see this goaltending holding up nor do I love their d Corp. for a while I’ve felt their a reg season team and can’t adjust to the playoff grind where you can’t outscore every game. As good as he is I’d trade nylander for a stud d if you could.
- Hextall271

Tampa Bay couldn’t get out of the first round very along time until they did and the wheels really started burning. Toronto has nothing but time.

Penguins, Devils, Rangers I give zero credit for anything.

Not holding my breathe on their goaltending lasting all season
- ClaudeFather

I think dubas get canned if they lose first round.

Remember everybody dunking on Dubas all summer long for the Murray trade? All that Summer of Dorian nonsense? That's all aged like fine milk lol.

All joking aside tho, the East is somehow an even bigger slug fest this season. There won't be an easy PO matchup in the whole deck.
- Tomahawk

Ask a leafs fan how many times they’ve felt the cup was theirs in December and January only to be let down. If Murray goes down to injury look out. Campbell has been terrible in Edmonton so it looks wise to get rid of him.

Tampa Bay couldn’t get out of the first round very along time until they did and the wheels really started burning. Toronto has nothing but time.

Penguins, Devils, Rangers I give zero credit for anything.
- SuperSchennBros

Wha they don’t have is vas. That can’t be discounted imo. I think they’re too offense heavy. If they lose first round I think dubas time is up at least.

Ask a leafs fan how many times they’ve felt the cup was theirs in December and January only to be let down. If Murray goes down to injury look out. Campbell has been terrible in Edmonton so it looks wise to get rid of him.
- Hextall271

Not all their eggs are in the Murray basket tho. I'm guessing they'll probably add another veteran goalie at the TDL too.

(I understand you hate the Leafs w/ a passion lol)

I think dubas get canned if they lose first round.
- Hextall271

Idk how long he’s been GM but their depth is brutal. The forward core is so top heavy. Even their best prospect, Robertson, doesn’t look like he’s ever really going to be a contributor. Hurt at the moment. They’re really good, I just don’t know if they have enough.

guaranteed loss for us tonight which is good
- 2Real

Game is at 2 so guaranteed they do not lose tonight.....

Idk how long he’s been GM but their depth is brutal. The forward core is so top heavy. Even their best prospect, Robertson, doesn’t look like he’s ever really going to be a contributor. Hurt at the moment. They’re really good, I just don’t know if they have enough.
- ClaudeFather

I’d take Boston or even tamp over them come playoff time.

I’d take Boston or even tamp over them come playoff time.
- Hextall271

And it’s a very likely chance they get Tampa in round one. It’s a mental hurdle along with taking down a great team.

And it’s a very likely chance they get Tampa in round one. It’s a mental hurdle along with taking down a great team.
- ClaudeFather

Panthers, Bolts, Isles, Rangers, Pens... I wouldn't wanna face any of those teams in the 1st-round.

And it’s a very likely chance they get Tampa in round one. It’s a mental hurdle along with taking down a great team.
- ClaudeFather

Agreed. Also of note, I really detest the habs. It’s part of how I became a flyers fan. Their fans are obnoxious too. I’m always proud to tell them the flyers are one of a few nhl teams that have winning all time record vs them in payoff series.

Game is at 2 so guaranteed they do not lose tonight.....
- mr4tno

Ugh the flyers are so bad now they are making them play afternoon weekday games to spare the viewing audience

Panthers, Bolts, Isles, Rangers, Pens... I wouldn't wanna face any of those teams in the 1st-round.
- Tomahawk

With the stupidity of the playoff format nowadays it’s almost a forgone conclusion they have Tampa lol. Yea, the East is deep.

Anyone have a link to watch the game?

Anyone have a link to watch the game?
- bsw31usa

https://bilasports.org/ga...oronto-maple-leafs/537102

Ugh the flyers are so bad now they are making them play afternoon weekday games to spare the viewing audience
- funmaster18

This is what I felt the nhl is doing. Let the destruction begin. Glad I didn’t accept any bets from my leafs fans buddies for this one

Looks like they're playing the Bolts lol...

Looks like they're playing the Bolts lol...
- Tomahawk

… and in honour of Xmas. Beverly deangelo with the goal. At least no shutout haha

we need to be tanking

Can’t believe all those passed up shots led to a goal

Leafs might try to acquire a Bertuzzi at the TDL for Holl or Kerf and a prospect (likely Robertson). I’d be ok with that if they can resign Bert to a decent contract (6.5 aav or less).

I would trade Nylander at the draft but for nothing less than one of Owen Powers, Jack Hughes or a top 5 pick in 2022.

Hart and the Flyers lucky that wasn't a 1st line player coming in on that breakaway.

90% of the refs born in Ontario. That wasn't a penalty on Deslauriers

Leafs might try to acquire a Bertuzzi at the TDL for Holl or Kerf and a prospect (likely Robertson). I’d be ok with that if they can resign Bert to a decent contract (6.5 aav or less).

I would trade Nylander at the draft but for nothing less than one of Owen Powers, Jack Hughes or a top 5 pick in 2022.
- Turnitaround

Good luck with that Nylander trade 😂