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HAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA. Someone insisted it was not harder to play in Toronto, I believe saying it was BS. Also head so far up Mitchie’s ass he doesn’t realize Mitch had likely decided by the trade deadline he was leaving Toronto, but refused the trade since it likely involved signing an extension. (Rumour was Rantanen was ready to sign and that is why Toronto wanted him). Fair Mitch wanted to test FA and that is his right, but he also likely wanted to stick it to them because he is a baby.
It is possible that it got to the point where he was walking and there was nothing they could do. The problem is that other teams don’t let that happen. The perfect example is Rantanen himself.
Looks like we’re running out of steam. Two emotional days and now it’s hibernation time, until June. Do we care about any of the series? Maybe hoping that Buffalo smites Montreal. Carolina is a bore. Anaheim vs Vegas is the kiddies table series. The winner gets swept by the victor of Colorado vs Minnesota. The only final that would be acceptable is Minnesota vs Buffalo.
Been cheering for Buffalo since the playoffs started. It’s been a great story for them this year. Of course, almost every single Habs fan I know is fvcking nauseating and never shuts the F up about the Habs so I would cheer for anyone over them.
Yesterday, at this time…very few options. Today, many options.
Option 1, moving Matthews to Los Angeles. Quinton Byfield would be a must. Also, the Leafs would get a 1st this year and their first next year. Los Angeles is in dire need for a Center. Leafs should bring back Scott Laughton as a UFA signing.
Option 2, Moving Matthews plus Robertson to Philadelphia. Trevor Zegras, Nikita Grebenkin and Philly’s first, this year and the 1st rounder of Toronto that’s owed for 2028.
Option 3, Moving Matthews to Anaheim for Cutter Gauthier and a first, next year.
Unfortunately, I think Matthews gets you none of those packages. Constant injuries, and a contract way out of line with his performance diminishes that return significantly. I still think he has to go.
The LA proposal would be the closest but I would be thrilled to get Byfield and 1 first, nevermind 2.
Winning the lottery *should* lead to trading Matthews and Nylander, and proceeding with an actual rebuild, hopefully getting a franchise D (somehow) and replenishing a few picks.
What will happen is they will try to re-tool and continue to make a mess of it.
There is no way this team is better than ANY other team in the Atlantic. I am not sure they are even close to anyone.
A retard would read this and ask you if you are Steve Simmons.
But you are absolutely correct. Unfortunately, because they can’t tank again until 2029, this rather fucks things up.
I really wish you would stop using that word.
Yeah they are missing so many picks, the only real way to “rebuild” even is to trade Matthews and Nylander in their prime when the cap is about to go up and they can be afforded. I just don’t see any hope that they can re-tool and compete now or rebuild with so few young assets now or in the near future.
They have nothing at all on defense. It needs a complete overhaul.
Winning the lottery *should* lead to trading Matthews and Nylander, and proceeding with an actual rebuild, hopefully getting a franchise D (somehow) and replenishing a few picks.
What will happen is they will try to re-tool and continue to make a mess of it.
There is no way this team is better than ANY other team in the Atlantic. I am not sure they are even close to anyone.
and that’s a wrap on the Leafs season.
Thanks!
Just lose.
Dont leaf it ffs.Does the pick depends on their position in the standings or on their draft position after the lottery. How far can they drop in the lottery?
The Leafs are in a great spot to tank out and get the fifth overall pick.
But, of course, Florida is going to tank better and bump us up to 6th. Florida and Boston simply own us, there is no fighting it.
Thank you sir. May I have another one please sir.
Another coach for marner.
For the first time in vegas’s history they may miss the playoffs.
Weird.EF said the leafs may be interested in Mike Gillis and/or Doug armstrong.
Avoid Gillis like the plague.
Not really interested in Armstrong….leafs stealing GM’s from other teams hasnt really worked out for them. Plus Im not sure Armstrong would want a full rebuild if they needed one in a year or so.Maybe Pridham as GM? Armstrong as President if they are so intent on looking at Armstrong
But Berube has to go.I have to think Berube is gone. I would love to see them grab Cassidy, but they’ll almost certainly let a new GM make that decision… and by the time they hire a new GM, I expect Cassidy will be signed elsewhere.
Just listened to Pelleys presser. Leafs beginning a comprehensive search for a new GM, looking to “retool” around “foundational pieces” rather than rebuild, using a “data-centred analytics approach”
You know what other comprehensive search is about to take place? Me looking for a new fucking hockey team to cheer for.
They might as well have just admitted that the team will continue its slow and torturous death spiral.
Why all the doom and gloom. When Matthews returns from the Olympics the Leafs will have a solid 2nd line checking center to start the rebuild.
For the first time since he was drafted, I actually felt sorry for Matthews.
The team is Matthews and a bunch of guys named Mo at this point.I don’t think you can make a case for anything other than a firesale, including Matthews. No matter how good he is, they won’t be able to assemble an appropriate supporting cast before he is at the tail end of his career. I have to believe he will ask to be moved.
They’ve hit at least 4 points on the road trip now, so it’s a good and not bad one 👍
Yup, 4 games in 6 nights and 5 of 8 points, against 3 playoff teams and 2 division leaders. That’s a good road trip.
3/6 points on the road, 3 games in 4 nights against 2 division leaders and another playoff team.
Yeah, not a disaster by any means.
Matthews!!!!! 👍👍👍
That was the best thing I have seen from the Leafs in a long time. Matthews first few years, goals like that were regular for him. I actually thought he had the best shot I had ever seen. It has been a long while since he looked like that guy. That shot was a laser.
