Is this the first time a 2nd generation has played for the Leafs?

I’m thinking it must have happened before, but I can’t think of an example.

Edit: found an article that said it will be the 9th time in franchise history, but didn’t name the others.
- Atomic Wedgie

Steen maybe?

Nope. But Folignos

Folignos.

That’s one!

You gotta admit…Holl ain’t no Larry Murphy.
- Woderwick

Why not? I don't see the difference.

Folignos.

That’s one!
- Atomic Wedgie

Syl Apps.

I hope he does because he seems like a really good guy.
- shack67

I agree.

Why not? I don't see the difference.
- AdamFrench

In the 1987 Canada Cup, on the game-winning goal, Gretzky didn’t pass to either Holl or Murphy - electing instead to pass it to Lemieux.

arctic char on the egg today. sweet

Syl Apps.
- AdamFrench

From a 2021 Toronto Sun 🤮 article:

But all things being relative here, the elder’s shadow has been tough to escape in T.O. If the eight player links — nine if counting general manager/coach Punch Imlach sprinkling son Brent into three games in the ’60s — the fathers won five Stanley Cups, the sons none. Clancy, Imlach, Gardner, Charlie Conacher and Babe Pratt got to touch it, while Terry, Brent, Paul, Pete and Tracy, respectively, did not.
Barry and brother Brian Cullen just missed being part of the early ’60s Leafs dynasty, while Mike Foligno and John Cullen were teammates on the ’93 Leafs who were a win away from the final.

Just scrolling through Wikipedia:

King and Terry Clancy

From a 2021 Toronto Sun 🤮 article:

But all things being relative here, the elder’s shadow has been tough to escape in T.O. If the eight player links — nine if counting general manager/coach Punch Imlach sprinkling son Brent into three games in the ’60s — the fathers won five Stanley Cups, the sons none. Clancy, Imlach, Gardner, Charlie Conacher and Babe Pratt got to touch it, while Terry, Brent, Paul, Pete and Tracy, respectively, did not.
Barry and brother Brian Cullen just missed being part of the early ’60s Leafs dynasty, while Mike Foligno and John Cullen were teammates on the ’93 Leafs who were a win away from the final.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Thanks

So tree says Domi has wanted to play in Toronto for a long time

Heavy rumours he was willing to sign for cheap last year

Punting Kerfoot and adding Domi was always there, glad Tree finally did it
- Santo_44

Except tree tried to sign kerfott but the numbers didnt work

Nobody is going to take liberties with the Leafs skilled players now.

Leafs haven’t had a prospect as good as Hutson since Matthews was drafted.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Is he tough at 5'8 150? Thought you like tough players?

Except tree tried to sign kerfott but the numbers didnt work
- Fakepartofme

Right.

He dumped him and sighed Domi.

Signed 3.5M in Arizona…….same number Dubas wasn’t willing to drop for Domi.

arctic char on the egg today. sweet
- drexel

Sounds great.

oh and (frank) Trump and Putin..

Is he tough at 5'8 150? Thought you like tough players?
- jribout

I don’t want an entire team of smurfs. But a couple of them isn’t the end of the world.

Nobody is going to take liberties with the Leafs skilled players now.
- GalacticStone

"Noooooooooooooooobody!"

Why not? I don't see the difference.
- AdamFrench

1200 points in 1600 games. Yeah, they’re pretty much the same.

Sounds great.

oh and (frank) Trump and Putin..



- Fruitcakenipple

I don’t want an entire team of smurfs. But a couple of them isn’t the end of the world.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Good good I feel better now if we keep Nylander and Marner

I'm liking the 2nd day moves. A lot of complaining in here on day 1 for signing just Reaves. Then added Klingberg later, who if I remember right was a hot ticket around here a few years ago, but still no happiness. Then day two added Bert and Domi, (frank)ing nice adds by the way, and still some complaining.

As far as the top 6 goes:

Domi >> Bunting (and I liked Bunting)

Bertuzzi >>>> Bunting

Domi/Bertuzzi >> Jarnkrok in the top 6.

Klingberg >> Holl

Reaves >>>> Simmonds and then all of the other face punchers and he can actually play a little bit too. He's not McJesus but Reaves can skate, hit, make some passes, get greasy goals in front of the net and he never takes a shift off. I (frank)ing love this signing for the Leafs.

We ALL have seen the Leafs in the playoffs last bunch of years. RoR types...JT clones...are not what the team needs. Acciari/Schenn types for sure. But they're not getting players on par with the Thachuk brothers....they don't exist and couldn't afford them if they did. The next tier down is Bertuzzi and Domi types and they got them. Nice moves.

If they could do a swap for Brodie to a tougher version of Brodie, hard ass cross checking RD with a clapper, this might be a good team with a very real shot. (Lose Murray to keep Willy.)

I still think the 1 year revolving door deals do not help the team become a TEAM. Maybe they can gel together quickly this year and make some noise and then ALL get re-signed when the Cap goes up and really (frank) some poop up year 2?!?

I would like to see some version of the Leafs stay assembled for a couple of years. This line up for a few years could work, (a nice gritty tweak on the LD next year after Gio's done)

Bertuzzi, Matthews, Marner
Domi/Knies, JT, Nylander
Knies/Domi, Kampf, Jarnkrok
Lafferty, Holmberg, Reaves

Reilly, Zadorov
McCabe, Klingberg
Gio, Lily
Timmins

Sammy
Woll


I actually like it. This is the balls I've been screaming about needing to see dangling around the rink for years. Much tougher squad with all of the Core intact and surrounded by players that DON'T get pushed around AT ALL yet have skill.

This is a much more balanced line up and I'm surprised they could get it done without losing one of the Core.

Edit: can Keefe coach this line up the right way is the ONLY questions in my mind??!?!!?!

The Leafs still need to replace Carbery. Who will be Keefe Power Play bench coach ??

As far as the top 6 goes:

Domi >> Bunting (and I liked Bunting)

Bertuzzi >>>> Bunting

Domi/Bertuzzi >> Jarnkrok in the top 6.

Klingberg >> Holl

Reaves >>>> Simmonds and then all of the other face punchers and he can actually play a little bit too. He's not McJesus but Reaves can skate, hit, make some passes, get greasy goals in front of the net and he never takes a shift off. I (frank)ing love this signing for the Leafs.


- underhill14

wow incredible, every player they got is better than the one who left

incredible!

wow incredible, every player they got is better than the one who left

incredible!
- senstroll

Except tree tried to sign kerfott but the numbers didnt work
- Fakepartofme

Kerfoot is of course free to do whatever the hell he wants, but I have a hard time respecting a guy who would go to Arizona instead of staying in Toronto for a little less money.

They won’t be competitive for the next five years.