2021-22 Maple Leafs Thread

[Darts]

So why did the Maple Leafs sign him lol.

To be honest I don't understand what is the Maple Leaf M.O. They are neither very physical nor very fast as a team. The departure of Hyman means even less physical. Plus, the current team is built bass ackwards.

The Bruins have always been known as a physical team.

The Habs have always been known as a speed team.

 

[seagerbuzz]

To be honest I don't understand what is the Maple Leaf M.O. They are neither very physical nor very fast as a team. The departure of Hyman means even less physical. Plus, the current team is built bass ackwards.

The Bruins have always been known as a physical team.

The Habs have always been known as a speed team.

The Leafs problem is they can't draft outside of the top 10. They've made some real head scratching decision outside of the first round. The Bruins all be it one bad draft in 2015 where they whiffed on 3 straight first rounders have drafted well outside the first. They don't rely on signing nearing retirement to fill out their bottom 6. They also do a great job of developing talent too. So although they are physical they do have actual skilled players too.

 

[Darts]

Matthew from Arizona.
Maple Leafs select forward Matthew Knies 57th overall in 2021 Draft | CBC Sports

 

[John Wick]

Nothing to get to excited about for the Leafs in this draft. Hoping Dubas et al can work some deals starting Wed.

 

[HeavyNaturals]

Tavares
Matthews
Marner
And Nylander
Are nothing but a bust
What does regular season success
Matter when you choke every single playoffs
And you get booted in the first round every single year

when are Shanny and Dubas gonna be fired for failed management

 

[John Wick]

Jumbo Joe signs with Florida for this season at league minimum? What was all that business about at the trade deadline last spring when he said if he was traded from TO he'd retire?

 

[seagerbuzz]

Jumbo Joe signs with Florida for this season at league minimum? What was all that business about at the trade deadline last spring when he said if he was traded from TO he'd retire?

He didn't want to be traded just like John Tavares and as soon as Tavares was a free agent he signed elsewhere.

 

[saxon]

Matthews had wrist surgery, at least six weeks on the shelf.

 

[John Wick]

He didn't want to be traded just like John Tavares and as soon as Tavares was a free agent he signed elsewhere.

I think he's hanging on a little too long now. I know he wants a cup, but if he's not careful it will be completely meaningless if FLA wins one while he plays 5mins a game and then he's a healthy scratch throughout the playoffs.

 

[oral.com]

Dubas let Thornton walk because he’s really intent on picking up Meng Wanzhou as an UFA

 

[seagerbuzz]

I think he's hanging on a little too long now. I know he wants a cup, but if he's not careful it will be completely meaningless if FLA wins one while he plays 5mins a game and then he's a healthy scratch throughout the playoffs.

He should've retired 4 years ago. I never understood the Maple Leafs signing of him to begin with.

 

[tml]

Dubas let Thornton walk because he’s really intent on picking up Meng Wanzhou as an UFA

Another left winger???

 

[K Douglas]

For the first time in my life I will not follow or support the Maple Leafs in 2021-22. They don't deserve my time or energy.

 

[Darts]

I think he's hanging on a little too long now. I know he wants a cup, but if he's not careful it will be completely meaningless if FLA wins one while he plays 5mins a game and then he's a healthy scratch throughout the playoffs.

Gone: Frederik Andersen
Zack Hyman
Joe Thornton
Will Rielly stay or go?
Frederik Andersen’s Legacy: One of the Best Maple Leafs’ Goalies Ever (thehockeywriters.com)
Maple Leafs in a Tough Spot with Defenseman Morgan Rielly (thehockeywriters.com)

 

[mellowjello]

For the first time in my life I will not follow or support the Maple Leafs in 2021-22. They don't deserve my time or energy.

I'm almost there.

 

[Darts]

For the first time in my life I will not follow or support the Maple Leafs in 2021-22. They don't deserve my time or energy.

I'm almost there.

I stopped drinking the kool aid in September 2019.

Guess I was a bit ahead of you guys.

 

[The Oracle]

I think he's hanging on a little too long now. I know he wants a cup, but if he's not careful it will be completely meaningless if FLA wins one while he plays 5mins a game and then he's a healthy scratch throughout the playoffs.

Yeah but he's great in the room and keeps all the guys loose and all.......LOL.

 

[shack]

For the first time in my life I will not follow or support the Maple Leafs in 2021-22. They don't deserve my time or energy.

I'm almost there.

That kind of implies that you won't be posting in the thread anymore. If you're not following what they are doing, how can you contribute to a conversation about them?

 

[K Douglas]

That kind of implies that you won't be posting in the thread anymore. If you're not following what they are doing, how can you contribute to a conversation about them?

I won't be when the season starts. You can hold me to that.

 

[smuddan]

I won't be when the season starts. You can hold me to that.

Your participation along with any other frustrated fans’ will be missed. Different voices, cheerleaders vs critics, make Leaf threads like this interesting.