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Shady1962
Joined: 02.06.2021

May 11 @ 3:53 PM ET
Simmonds, Thornton, Spezza. Sounds like the Antiques Roadshow.
PatC80
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I would never let my children play hockey. The risk of getting drafted by Edmonton is too high", ON
Joined: 08.11.2011

May 11 @ 3:53 PM ET
Foligno has been just, ok, at least in my eyes. He’s improved the depth, that’s about it so far. Let’s see if he can get to good, but he needs to make an impact, not just be another guy.
- Woderwick


I wouldn't worry about Nick Foligno in the playoffs.. I fully expect him to play like he did last year against us, in the play in round.

Foligno is a very versatile guy, and he's more than just depth..
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

May 11 @ 3:53 PM ET
Bixll?
- Scabeh


I was thinking more about contracts.
gergeswillems
Detroit Red Wings
Location: Malkin wants to be The Man, ON
Joined: 02.01.2016

May 11 @ 3:55 PM ET
I don't think any fan or sports person is dumb enough to predict a sweep.

(frank), the Sens could maybe even squeak out a win against any to the top 5.

- Santo_44

I think the Leafs will beat Montreal but it won't be easy. Habs could win 2 games. I'd be surprised to see a Leafs sweep.
Monkeypunk
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Whenever, wherever, ON
Joined: 06.27.2013

May 11 @ 3:55 PM ET
DET gets an A+ in that trade as it stands now.

WASH I don't think improves or declines. Kind of a, well, wash...?

- mjones242


Because Vrana is an RFA, he likely signs for less than Mantha was making, and he might be a better fit with the Wings. Certainly he's looking like it. That said, Mantha has every potential to be the type of guy the Caps like. He's big and strong. Maybe being around the Ovechkin and Wilson and Oshie style will bring out some more meanness in him. Both teams can win this trade, but right now it's a complete steal for Detroit and Washington has given up a lot more than they have received.
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

May 11 @ 3:55 PM ET
Everyone (frank)ing loves Josh Anderson in Montreal.

Guy is great.

- Scabeh


When was the last time he got a point? I mean, I know he is great at cheapshots a couple times a game...
Symba007
Montreal Canadiens
Location: I'm bi. Why limit yourself with half of the possible delicious pleasures of life - Fredo, ON
Joined: 02.26.2007

May 11 @ 3:57 PM ET
When was the last time he got a point? I mean, I know he is great at cheapshots a couple times a game...
- Aetherial

offense dried up the past 10 games, still involved physically but can't buy a goal lately. He is one guy I am not worried at all, the work ethic is there, he was just resting for the playoffs
bullethead7
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Oshawa, ON
Joined: 07.26.2007

May 11 @ 3:57 PM ET
i don't know to be honest
- Symba007



Draft position of playoff teams are based on how well you do. Win the Cup....pick last. Lose in the finals....pick second last. Semi-final losers will pick 3rd and 4th last, with the tie-breaker being regular season point total.

So Leafs win the Cup, they pick last in the first round (or CBJ does).
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

May 11 @ 3:57 PM ET
same route as in 2019?
- Symba007



shorter this time, so no one notices when it doesn't happen
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

May 11 @ 3:59 PM ET
offense dried up the past 10 games, still involved physically but can't buy a goal lately. He is one guy I am not worried at all, the work ethic is there, he was just resting for the playoffs
- Symba007


Well for your sake, I hope so.

I don't think he is going to pull a Gomez, but he is nowhere near the scorer he was in the first 12 games or so. That contract is not good.
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

May 11 @ 4:00 PM ET
shorter this time, so no one notices when it doesn't happen
- Aetherial


I thought you were responding to me.
Woderwick
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: David Clarkson's Water Bottle, ON
Joined: 02.12.2013

May 11 @ 4:01 PM ET
I wouldn't worry about Nick Foligno in the playoffs.. I fully expect him to play like he did last year against us, in the play in round.

Foligno is a very versatile guy, and he's more than just depth..

- PatC80

I expect the same, but you have to admit, so far, he’s really had little impact on the game, and he isn’t really missed now that he’s been out.
“OK” is all he’ll get from me...but in the future? TBD...but with tons of hope and support from me.
TheMussel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 09.24.2013

May 11 @ 4:02 PM ET
Simmonds, Thornton, Spezza. Sounds like the Antiques Roadshow.
- Shady1962


ouch. just..... ouch
Symba007
Montreal Canadiens
Location: I'm bi. Why limit yourself with half of the possible delicious pleasures of life - Fredo, ON
Joined: 02.26.2007

May 11 @ 4:04 PM ET
Well for your sake, I hope so.

I don't think he is going to pull a Gomez, but he is nowhere near the scorer he was in the first 12 games or so. That contract is not good.

- Aetherial

9 goals in his first 16 games, 8 goals in his next 24 games, nothing in his last 10

He will still be a 20-25 goals guy who plays physical, brings tons of speed. I love the signing personally....
PatC80
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I would never let my children play hockey. The risk of getting drafted by Edmonton is too high", ON
Joined: 08.11.2011

May 11 @ 4:07 PM ET
9 goals in his first 16 games, 8 goals in his next 24 games, nothing in his last 10

He will still be a 20-25 goals guy who plays physical, brings tons of speed. I love the signing personally....

- Symba007



17 is the new 20, when it comes to goal scoring...
Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens
Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC
Joined: 02.25.2007

May 11 @ 4:07 PM ET
9 goals in his first 16 games, 8 goals in his next 24 games, nothing in his last 10

He will still be a 20-25 goals guy who plays physical, brings tons of speed. I love the signing personally....

- Symba007


It's funny, the only people who seem unsatisfied with Josh Anderson... are fans of other teams.


Anderson is a 25 goal scorer powerforward with tons of speed.

He's bringing exactly what was expected imo.
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

May 11 @ 4:09 PM ET
Simmonds, Thornton, Spezza. Sounds like the Antiques Roadshow.
- Shady1962

No, because I franking love Antiques Roadshow.
Canada Cup
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: This world is just a veil and the face you wear is not your own., ON
Joined: 07.06.2007

May 11 @ 4:12 PM ET
I expect the same, but you have to admit, so far, he’s really had little impact on the game, and he isn’t really missed now that he’s been out.
“OK” is all he’ll get from me...but in the future? TBD...but with tons of hope and support from me.

- Woderwick


I dreamt the entire playoffs last night. I can only remember two things:

1. Engvall saves team from elimination in the only game he plays
2. Leafs beat Boston in 7 in SCF. They come back from 4-1 down in then third. Riley Nash scores OT winner.
PatC80
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I would never let my children play hockey. The risk of getting drafted by Edmonton is too high", ON
Joined: 08.11.2011

May 11 @ 4:14 PM ET
I expect the same, but you have to admit, so far, he’s really had little impact on the game, and he isn’t really missed now that he’s been out.
“OK” is all he’ll get from me...but in the future? TBD...but with tons of hope and support from me.

- Woderwick


that's fair.. So far, he's been ok.. I just think we'll see a lot from him in these playoffs..
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

May 11 @ 4:18 PM ET
It's funny, the only people who seem unsatisfied with Josh Anderson... are fans of other teams.


Anderson is a 25 goal scorer powerforward with tons of speed.

He's bringing exactly what was expected imo.

- Scabeh


I’ll take him on my team, you can have Weelander.
gergeswillems
Detroit Red Wings
Location: Malkin wants to be The Man, ON
Joined: 02.01.2016

May 11 @ 4:29 PM ET
I dreamt the entire playoffs last night. I can only remember two things:

1. Engvall saves team from elimination in the only game he plays
2. Panthers beat Leafs in 7 in SCF. They come back from 4-1 down in then third. Sam Bennett scores OT winner.

- Canada Cup

Fixed
TheMussel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 09.24.2013

May 11 @ 4:29 PM ET
I’ll take him on my team, you can have Weelander.
- Garnie


Josh Anderson is literally the only player in the NHL with a dumber fatter face than Nylander

EDIT: Nick Ritchie actually has the most but still
Canada Cup
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: This world is just a veil and the face you wear is not your own., ON
Joined: 07.06.2007

May 11 @ 4:33 PM ET
Fixed
- gergeswillems


Did I mention I liked your Leafs blog?
gergeswillems
Detroit Red Wings
Location: Malkin wants to be The Man, ON
Joined: 02.01.2016

May 11 @ 4:33 PM ET
Did I mention I liked your Leafs blog?
- Canada Cup

Someone actually read it? Thanks. 👍
Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 11.30.2009

May 11 @ 4:35 PM ET
Josh Anderson is literally the only player in the NHL with a dumber fatter face than Nylander

EDIT: Nick Ritchie actually has the most but still

- TheMussel


Don’t you talk about Nylander like that in here...shame shame.
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