Leafs 2023-2024 Thread

[Insidious Von]

Is Jim Treliving part of the MLSE Board, I've seen him at Raptors games several times. He sits in the opposite court from Nav Bhatia, but not in the front row.

I had an event at Boston Pizza, it wasn't hard to figure out why the chain is so successful. They use Uncle Roger's favorite ingredient MSG, Haiyaaaa!

 

[glamphotographer]

I had an event at Boston Pizza, it wasn't hard to figure out why the chain is so successful. They use Uncle Roger's favorite ingredient MSG, Haiyaaaa!

Not enough magic power, why so week? Haiyaaaaa!

 

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New Leafs GM looking for more skaters who can thrive 'in front of both nets' (msn.com)

 

[chuckertmg]

New Leafs GM looking for more skaters who can thrive 'in front of both nets' (msn.com)

....Because after 10 years with the Arizona Coyotes and 9 years with the Calgary Flames, we're looking to him to repeat the kind of success he's had with those organizations, and with players like Nick Ritchie and Milan Lucic.

 

[superstar_88]

New GM hires his own Spezza ... also number 19

 

[glamphotographer]

How can Doan convince Matthews to stay?

How Shane Doan can help Maple Leafs sign Auston Matthews

Auston Matthews grew up idolizing Shane Doan. Now, with the former Coyotes captain joining Brad Treliving's front office, will this be the edge needed to get the superstar centre locked-down this summer?

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[Indiana]

Matthews ain’t going anywhere.

 

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Tension mounts as Auston Matthews rumored deal jams up Maple Leafs (msn.com)

12 Reasons Why Maple Leafs’ Fans Want Auston Matthews Traded (msn.com)

 

[smuddan]

I’d say resign Matthews to the same length as McDavid’s contract. By which time the Leafs can take a shot at signing CM as a free agent.

A question. Does the ownership group want to resign Matthews because for the same amount of money it would give the team the best chance to win ? Or is it because it would give them the best chance to sell tickets and merchandises ?

 

[mitchell76]

I’d say resign Matthews to the same length as McDavid’s contract. By which time the Leafs can take a shot at signing CM as a free agent.

A question. Does the ownership group want to resign Matthews because for the same amount of money it would give the team the best chance to win ? Or is it because it would give them the best chance to sell tickets and merchandises ?

Probably give the Leafs, the best chance to sell tickets and merchandise!!

 

[Darts]

I've been watching the playoffs and it seems the best chance for success is a well balanced team (e.g. Golden Knights). It's possible Matthews and/or McDavid might never win a CUP.

 

[jcpro]

I've been watching the playoffs and it seems the best chance for success is a well balanced team (e.g. Golden Knights). It's possible Matthews and/or McDavid might never win a CUP.

Yeah, in Toronto, especially sports media, still need to learn that hockey is a team game, not the "core" game.

 

[smuddan]

I've been watching the playoffs and it seems the best chance for success is a well balanced team (e.g. Golden Knights). It's possible Matthews and/or McDavid might never win a CUP.

Your point is valid, especially true in this cap era. Just as a fan I hope to see the best player play on my team.

Yeah, in Toronto, especially sports media, still need to learn that hockey is a team game, not the "core" game.

Almost every cup champion is built on a “core”. The problem with the Leafs’ core has been the total imbalance of talent with your four highest paid players are all forwards.

 

[superstar_88]

Technically Leafs 4 highest paid players are 3 forwards and 1 defenseman.

Looking at the Vegas salary structure for comparison they have 3 core players in Eichel, Stone, and Pietrangelo.
Then they have 6 players in the 5 to 6 million range who are quite good in Karlsson, Theodore, Marchessault, Lehner, Martinez, and Smith. This is followed by 6 players in 2 to 3 million range in Roy, Stephenson, McNabb, Barbashev, Whitecloud, and Hague who are also good players. That is 15 good to very good to elite players.

Leafs for comparisoin has the core 5 as we know making all the money. Then we have Murray at over 6 mill and 2 players in the 5 mill range in Muzzin and Brodie. Followed by McCabe at 4 mill and Kerfoot at 3.5 mill. The only other players making over 2 mill are Jarnkrok and Holl. There's also O'Reilly at 7.5 mill though.

Vegas has been a cup contender right from the get go and this year the team just looks like they have everything. Elite skill, size, speed, grit, hitters, and depth. They should be the model for building a team.

 

[jcpro]

Technically Leafs 4 highest paid players are 3 forwards and 1 defenseman.

Looking at the Vegas salary structure for comparison they have 3 core players in Eichel, Stone, and Pietrangelo.
Then they have 6 players in the 5 to 6 million range who are quite good in Karlsson, Theodore, Marchessault, Lehner, Martinez, and Smith. This is followed by 6 players in 2 to 3 million range in Roy, Stephenson, McNabb, Barbashev, Whitecloud, and Hague who are also good players. That is 15 good to very good to elite players.

Leafs for comparisoin has the core 5 as we know making all the money. Then we have Murray at over 6 mill and 2 players in the 5 mill range in Muzzin and Brodie. Followed by McCabe at 4 mill and Kerfoot at 3.5 mill. The only other player making more than 2 mill is Jarnkrok. There's also O'Reilly at 7.5 mill though.

Vegas has been a cup contender right from the get go and this year the team just looks like they have everything. Elite skill, size, speed, grit, hitters, and depth. They should be the model for building a team.

Also, Vegas rolls three excellent lines and they "spread out" their top talent. Above all, their defense is skilled and on the bigger side and they don't allow driving on the net. It's an excellent organization all around that stuffed the team with quite a few players who are, while not the best, they are proven winners with enviable work ethic and they don't tolerate failure- they fired their coach last year for not making the playoffs, though he took the team in the previous season to the conference final. It's a very impressive team from the management to the players side. Looks like tomorrow they'll be lifting the Cup.

 

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Unlikely Maple Leafs De-Emphasize "Core Four" Without a Trade (thehockeywriters.com)

 

[superstar_88]

https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/lets-talk-william-nylander-extension-toronto-maple-leafs/

Excerpt:

" He is Mr. Easy Going, and once you get past the bizarre prejudice held by some that leads them to invent a playing style wholly unlike what he really does on the ice, he's a valuable forward – top line on most teams. "

 

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Maple Leafs making the right decision by letting go of both Holl and Kerfoot (msn.com)

 

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Maple Leafs’ 2023 offseason trade Watch: Winnipeg Jets (msn.com)

 

[The Oracle]

https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/lets-talk-william-nylander-extension-toronto-maple-leafs/

Excerpt:

" He is Mr. Easy Going, and once you get past the bizarre prejudice held by some that leads them to invent a playing style wholly unlike what he really does on the ice, he's a valuable forward – top line on most teams. "

John Wick on here just threw up reading this....