2020-21 Maple Leafs Thread
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Entirely correct - he's a 33 year old two month rental, so a first round draft pick for a shot.
The one thing we know for certain in a weak north division are the number of teams that would NOT be playoff contenders in any normal division in any normal year:
Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, probably not Montreal who would at best by fighting for a wildcard spot, and I don't think Edmonton because of inconsistency, defence and goaltending.
Winnipeg would be fighting for a wildcard vs. divisional 3rd spot.
Then there's the Leafs who haven't had to play a solid defensive team all year.... so they look good, don't they?
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The is no reason why the Leafs shouldn't win the North. It would be a huge disappointment if they were to falter in the playoffs. True test will be the semi finals. Should be fun - since they all haven't seen how the other teams play outside their divisions.
I think the road to the Scotia North division title goes through Winnipeg.
Toronto & the Jets should be an entertaining series, should both be there in the quarter-finals (presuming they don't meet in 1st round).
It could very well be just a “false sense of prosperity“ but I do think the additions of Simmonds, Bogosian, and now Foligno will make them a better “playoff team”. Whether or not that’s good enough remains to be seen. A lot will also hinge on goaltending. Campbell or Andersen if and when he gets back in are both unproven. The Leafs will be in deep trouble if they have to rely on Rittich or any other goalie in the system.
They just got Ben Hutton from Anaheim for a pick.
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To reflect the current market: Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar went to the Bruins for a 2nd round pick plus Anders Bjork.
So we got Folingo for a 1st round pick but at a lower salary.... we'll know in a few months if this was wise or not.
Sam Bennett was traded for a 2nd rounder and a player which is comparable to two 2nd rounders.
I'm glad Toronto didn't make that deal.
All teams with a legit shot load up for the playoffs. That's how it works.
Ultimately only 1 team wins it all but if you don't do anything you lessen your chances.
The whole point is to try to win it all. Otherwise you're doing it all wrong.
If the Leafs didn't do anything Chuck would be complaining as well.
Probably even harder asking why Leafs didn't get someone like Foligno.
I'm glad Toronto didn't make that deal.
All teams with a legit shot load up for the playoffs. That's how it works.
Ultimately only 1 team wins it all but if you don't do anything you lessen your chances.
The whole point is to try to win it all. Otherwise you're doing it all wrong.
If the Leafs didn't do anything Chuck would be complaining as well.
Probably even harder asking why Leafs didn't get someone like Foligno.
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I'm not surprised Barabanov is gone. I really didn't see him playing any playoff games.
He was useless.
He was useless.
Every player has a market value. Goes to show that Foligno has a higher market value than Hall.
If Leafs got Hall rather than Foligno Smudden would be complaining where's the truculence.
Foligno plays the same way as Hyman. His forechecking is supreme. He is a captain for a reason.
He's what the Leafs need more so than a Hall since they only have one Hyman and they could use a Hyman on each line.
Hall has 2 goals in 37 games. Only Boston with lack of depth scoring would trade for Hall. No one would give a first for Hall all of 2 goals.
Also, not all first rounders have equal value. We're not talking about a lottery pick here.
If Leafs got Hall rather than Foligno Smudden would be complaining where's the truculence.
Foligno plays the same way as Hyman. His forechecking is supreme. He is a captain for a reason.
He's what the Leafs need more so than a Hall since they only have one Hyman and they could use a Hyman on each line.
Hall has 2 goals in 37 games. Only Boston with lack of depth scoring would trade for Hall. No one would give a first for Hall all of 2 goals.
Also, not all first rounders have equal value. We're not talking about a lottery pick here.
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Taylor Hall dictated where he would go.
He wanted to go to Boston, and only Boston.
The man has a full NMC in his contract.
He wanted to go to Boston, and only Boston.
The man has a full NMC in his contract.
Leafs acquire this deadline:
F Riley Nash
F Nick Foligno
G David Rittich
D Ben Hutton^
F Stefan Noesen*
F Annti Suomeli*
Gave up 1 player off roster
Alexander Barabanov
^may play with Toronto in playoffs
*unlikely to ever suit up with the Maple Leafs
F Riley Nash
F Nick Foligno
G David Rittich
D Ben Hutton^
F Stefan Noesen*
F Annti Suomeli*
Gave up 1 player off roster
Alexander Barabanov
^may play with Toronto in playoffs
*unlikely to ever suit up with the Maple Leafs
That I didn't know since I didn't use google. Dart would be proud.
Mike Foligno played for the Leafs in 93, I expected one of his sons to show up eventually. I didn't know who Ben Sutton was, had to look him up. He's not very good but he's known for clearing the crease so he may be worthwhile. Protect the goalies.
Or have a parade.Wouldn’t put it past Toronto to friggin’ finally win a cup in 54 years in a year no fans will be allowed in the building!
D’oh
I've been thinking the same thing.
It wasn't that long ago that Leafs traded a 2nd round pick for a 4th line rental and they did it back to back years.
Those expecting to get Foligno for a 2nd round draft pick are in dreamland.
Also, this is the only time in the season Leafs could use him due to salary cap.
They have other teams retaining salary so the argument of only 2 months well that's exactly the point.
As for not getting Foligno for further years well there's the salary cap again.
Those expecting to get Foligno for a 2nd round draft pick are in dreamland.
Also, this is the only time in the season Leafs could use him due to salary cap.
They have other teams retaining salary so the argument of only 2 months well that's exactly the point.
As for not getting Foligno for further years well there's the salary cap again.
The first period killed the buds tonight - almost came back but the slow start killed them. The third goal was a dagger especially after they came back to tie them.
