I meant the Bruins to go in a tailspin in the playoffs, not the Leafs. Unless your a Bruins fan.lets hope not.
I meant the Bruins to go in a tailspin in the playoffs, not the Leafs. Unless your a Bruins fan.lets hope not.
No. His name is Johnny O do ya do ya do ya do ya wanna dance.Johnny'll do ya. ?????
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This goal. What were you watching? Matthews will get ballpark $80-88 million for 8 years. He missed 10 games this season due to injury and still leads the team in goals and points. Forget McDavid, it's how important Matthews is to the Leafs as a franchise player.Was Matthews even playing? There is no way he is in the Same universe as McDavid but he'll still be looking for a similar contract this offseason. Should be interesting
Do you have inside information to Matthews' contract demand or are you just speculating based on fake news ?Was Matthews even playing? There is no way he is in the Same universe as McDavid but he'll still be looking for a similar contract this offseason. Should be interesting
Totally agree! ^^^Just like TB signing Stamkos or the Caps with OV long term, I've have no problem seeing Matthews locked in for almost a decade. He is only going to get better and better. Certainly a key part of the future.
Doughtavares would be a good fit.With the way the core is set up, who would be more impactful to building a dynasty, Tavares or Doughty ? My answer is pretty obvious.
The Leafs have looked like lukewarm shit against both the Bruins and the Bolts this year. It could be 4 and out if they get either in the first round.The Leafs will likely be underdogs against either the Bruins or the Lightning and I like it better that way. The big key will be how Andersen plays in the playoffs. I'd think both the Bruins and Lightning would try their best to avoid playing the Leafs in the first round.
I'm a little bit more optimistic because of Andersen. He has shown that he has the ability to steal games. The Leafs have feasted on some crappy defences and goaltending but in the playoffs scoring will not come as easy.The Leafs have looked like lukewarm shit against both the Bruins and the Bolts this year. It could be 4 and out if they get either in the first round.
Playoffs are a whole new season. Everyone starts from scratch.The Leafs have looked like lukewarm shit against both the Bruins and the Bolts this year. It could be 4 and out if they get either in the first round.
Aside from the Boston game, where Boston was just flat out a better team, the Leafs have a set pattern since the All Star break. The beat up on weak teams like Ottawa. With good teams - Nashville, T Bay - they play well in the first 30 minutes and streak out to an early lead. But then, they fold and get badly outplayed and Andersen keeps them in the game. They blew leads against Preds and Bolts and were lucky to hold on for the win in both games. Now to be fair, Bolts and Preds are elite teams. OTOH, Bolts or Bruins is whom Toronto will be up against in the playoffs and they better learn to hold their own against the top teams. Because FA isn't going to keep them in a 7-game series single handed.I'm a little bit more optimistic because of Andersen. He has shown that he has the ability to steal games. The Leafs have feasted on some crappy defences and goaltending but in the playoffs scoring will not come as easy.
Tonight they blew a 3 goal lead but the 3rd line of JVR/Bozak/Brown came through with the winning goal. On the road though that line's inability to defend may be exposed. I think if the Leafs decide to be buyers at the trade deadline, centre depth may be on the shopping list.
You think Leafs need another Hainsey and Polack? Really? Did you see how Marner beat out slow footed Phaneuf on an icing then taking advantage of a turnover for a goal? Speed is what wins. Changing Martin for Kapanen makes the 4th line dangerous rather than a danger to themselves.The Leafs need a stay at home defenseman, but the Vancouver Canucks are asking for too much for Gudbranson. Lou doesn't trade away draft picks unless he's getting something substantial in return (Anderssen). Lou will make tactical trades - trading Bredan Shanahan to the St Louis Blues for Scott Stevens. Lou will not make sideways trades - he's not Brian Burke.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/erik-gudbranson-wont-solve-maple-leafs-problems-defence/