So a team where he can play on a line with someone like Auston Matthews?
- Canada Cup

At 11m he needs to carry his own line unless you’re claiming he needs a stud to make him tick. Kane seemed to do just fine in his prime.

Well in the first period in games 5 & 6 combined he faced 3.

Hard to believe Will would have won them the series if they played like they did in the 5 games he didn’t play in IMO.
- Cush29

22 shots in game 4? Might have won that one.

He could do that. But if he gets put on the 4th line and gets no powerplay time, his value in a contract year plummets. If he wants another $11M contract, he needs to move on and show another team that he's worth it.
- PrinceLH

I think at least one team will see what the Leafs did to him and still offer him money based on his previous years. I mean its not like worse contracts are not awarded yearly.

Marner for Peterson
- Azuredoom

Fair trade sort of but no thx lol
Our boy has disappeared yes.

If either is traded it’s for totally different reasons & the get.

At 11m he needs to carry his own line unless you’re claiming he needs a stud to make him tick. Kane seemed to do just fine in his prime.
- Nighthawk

What?

No I’m saying why would he accept a trade away from a team where he gets to play with the best scorer in the league.

I think Tree absolutely deserves credit. Pretty sure someone on this board said Edmunson was too slow to be on the game 1 line up.
That poster has zero clue how hockey works (It wasn't you)
- Aaron_85

Agreed Tre deserves a lot of credit with what he did with almost no runway. Now he needs to move Marner for anything and use that cap space wisely.

Fair trade sort of but no thx lol
Our boy has disappeared yes.

If either is traded it’s for totally different reasons & the get.
- Nighthawk

JT Miller would crush Marner's soul

Agreed Tre deserves a lot of credit with what he did with almost no runway. Now he needs to move Marner for anything and use that cap space wisely.
- Cush29

At least we can agree on that.

Such a disappointment this series.

I’ve never had this feeling after a leafs playoffs. So many solid performances by some individuals, they deserved better and Marner needs to hang his head low.

Leafs Regular season Goals per game

1. Colorado 3.68
2. Toronto 3.63

Leafs Playoffs Goals per game

1. Colorado 5.60
15. Washington 1.75
16. Toronto 1.71



Not a good stat.

The scouting department also thought Malgin was gonna be a thing


Can't have it both ways. They DO have pro scouts in the room too scouting other teams so they also make mistakes.
- Aaron_85

You're right, they do make mistakes and that's why we're not playing in the second or third round the last few years.

What?

No I’m saying why would he accept a trade away from a team where he gets to play with the best scorer in the league.
- Canada Cup

New mgmt & coach that could all change. He’s soft. If he’s that good he’d do well elsewhere on a real contender. That is if a cup matters more than feeding the best sniper in the league. Is he a ME guy or a WINNER?

Leafs Regular season Goals per game

1. Colorado 3.68
2. Toronto 3.63

Leafs Playoffs Goals per game

1. Colorado 5.60
15. Washington 1.75
16. Toronto 1.71



Not a good stat.
- sabresfan69

Atta boy Columbo

22 shots in game 4? Might have won that one.
- jribout

Or he might have given up 6.

Goaltending didn’t lose them this series it was lack of scoring.

Again.

Sammy will be gone this offseason so all those convinced Woll is the second coming will get to see if they are right or not.

I think he’s fantastic but also injury prone.

They need a reliable backup who has proven himself at the NHL level IMO.

Preferably more than a back up more of a 1A/B scenario.

At least we can agree on that.

Such a disappointment this series.

I’ve never had this feeling after a leafs playoffs. So many solid performances by some individuals, they deserved better and Marner needs to hang his head low.
- Santo_44

There was plenty of good stuff from many players to take away from the series. Knies Bertuzzi McCabe for starters were warriors. Something lacking for years.

New mgmt & coach that could all change. He’s soft. If he’s that good he’d do well elsewhere on a real contender. That is if a cup matters more than feeding the best sniper in the league. Is he a ME guy or a WINNER?
- Nighthawk

So trade him to a contender with $11M in cap room?

What?

No I’m saying why would he accept a trade away from a team where he gets to play with the best scorer in the league.
- Canada Cup

you mean Marner wanting to stay in TOR because of Matthews..?


perhaps I'm wrong but wouldn't there be a very strong possibility that he wants to get away from that market and play somewhere quieter with less pressure?

JT Miller would crush Marner's soul
- jribout

Oh Christ that would make great tv eh - Mitch would literally cry on bench mid game. It would cause for change in the “On Bench Culture” or the “Toxic Masculinity on NHL Benches” headlines

I think at least one team will see what the Leafs did to him and still offer him money based on his previous years. I mean its not like worse contracts are not awarded yearly.
- jribout

I'm thinking Lou on the Island may take a hard look. They need a playmaker that can help their offense that is only average. We should see if we could pick his pocket for Noah Dobson. He would be the Leafs powerplay quarterback playing on the right side. I would do that, one for one.

There was plenty of good stuff from many players to take away from the series. Knies Bertuzzi McCabe for starters were warriors. Something lacking for years.
- Nighthawk

Some guys went to battle, filled in for the injured Willy and AM.

There’s a solid group here, just a few bad eggs.

Atta boy Columbo
- Big23Questions

Ok boomer.

Or he might have give up 6.

Goaltending didn’t lose them this series it was lack of scoring.

Again.

Sammy will be gone this offseason so all those convinced Woll is the second coming will get to see if they are right or not.

I think he’s fantastic but also injury prone.

They need a reliable backup who has proven himself at the NHL level IMO.

Preferably more than a back up more of a 1A/B scenario.
- Cush29

You're not giving Boston any credit for great goaltending and above average defense. They did finish 1 point out of first in the division.

you mean Marner wanting to stay in TOR because of Matthews..?


perhaps I'm wrong but wouldn't there be a very strong possibility that he wants to get away from that market and play somewhere quieter with less pressure?
- Pat1993

Honestly I’m with you on this. I feel like if Tree asks, tells him no way we pay that much, doesn’t waste him away necessarily but he doesn’t get 34 as his centre - and he can work a deal to a destination Mitchy wants he will go.

He’s a married Tik Tok kid - maybe LA? Sharks Ducks even Canes - lots of players like him enjoy playing on those places. Not sure who Buds would want or could get but who knows.

I also get the bad look it may give to try and be forceful about it (to players league wide) but at same time be confident and build a better roster - nothing cures players feelings about your management style than a chance to win a Cup

Some guys went to battle, filled in for the injured Willy and AM.

There’s a solid group here, just a few bad eggs.
- Santo_44

Agreed. Samsonov, Marner, Liljegren, Rielly. What's the common denominator for these 4 guys? Wives or live in girlfriends. They're domesticated and are here for the paycheck.

Some guys went to battle, filled in for the injured Willy and AM.

There’s a solid group here, just a few bad eggs.
- Santo_44

👍👍

Keefe actually said this in his presser:

"When teams play the Leafs, they set up the game for the Leafs to beat themselves."

That's a fired quote if I ever heard one.