Leafs 2023-2024 Thread
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Leafs PK this season is ranked 27th tied with Chicago.
Last season they were 11th tied with Washington.
The PK was the difference in the Vancouver game.
That and save percentage of .714 for Jones
This season their primary D on PK is Brodie and Giordano
Last season it was Holl and Brodie
In Detroit Holl is ranked 5th in Defensemen usage on the PK averaging 1:08 minutes per game and 15:05 total TOI
In Toronto last year Holl averaged 3:03 on the PK and 20:14 Total Time on Ice average per game.
So Holl is getting paid more and playing less.
Leafs PP was 2nd last year behind only Edmonton.
This year they are 8th. TB is 1st and Boston 3rd.
Last season they were 11th tied with Washington.
The PK was the difference in the Vancouver game.
That and save percentage of .714 for Jones
This season their primary D on PK is Brodie and Giordano
Last season it was Holl and Brodie
In Detroit Holl is ranked 5th in Defensemen usage on the PK averaging 1:08 minutes per game and 15:05 total TOI
In Toronto last year Holl averaged 3:03 on the PK and 20:14 Total Time on Ice average per game.
So Holl is getting paid more and playing less.
Leafs PP was 2nd last year behind only Edmonton.
This year they are 8th. TB is 1st and Boston 3rd.
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I think that a big difference in the stats is the goaltending. Samsonov may have had a career year last year. He was very solid and for good chunks of time as well. This year has been a disaster. Once Woll went down, our lack of goalie depth was severely exposed. I'm not saying that that's the sole problem but it's a big factor. Good goalies can hide big flaws with the skaters. But he a solid start last night.
As for Holl, he was a disaster. It seemed like he made at least 1 egregious blunder every game and maybe it was bad luck but every one of his mistakes seemed to end up in the net. A few weeks into the season somebody posted how Holl was tied for the league lead in +/- at +8. He's still at +8. He logged big minutes and was a team player but it was very frustrating watching him play.
As for Holl, he was a disaster. It seemed like he made at least 1 egregious blunder every game and maybe it was bad luck but every one of his mistakes seemed to end up in the net. A few weeks into the season somebody posted how Holl was tied for the league lead in +/- at +8. He's still at +8. He logged big minutes and was a team player but it was very frustrating watching him play.
Jose Theodore is nowhere close to a deserving Hall of Famer. As a Habs fans, and Leafs hater, I am very comfortable saying this.
But let's continue the stupidity. Every eligible player who has won the Norris Trophy is in the Hall of Fame, except for Randy Carlyle. RANDY CARLYLE should be in the Hall of Fame.
Ryan Reaves is not only terrible his public comments are certainly drawing the ire of the NHL Of course the NHL knows that teams abuse the LTIR (Leafs have done a good job at it this year), but don't want players openly talking about actually being healthy while on LTIR.
Reaves has put the Leafs in a pickle.
Reaves has put the Leafs in a pickle.
His case seems comparable to Mike Vernon and Tom Barrasso who had to wait about 15 years after become eligible. I think his time might come in the next 10 years but it’s not a guarantee.
The historical crop from that era Roy, Hasek, Brodeur all got in as soon as eligible the rest had to wait.
Samsonov stood on his head tonight including 3 saves on a 2 man, short-handed breakaway. The last save was the best.
He got a standing "O" with the fans yelling "Sammy, Sammy". He said that it almost made him cry.
Otherwise, the Leafs looked atrocious.
He got a standing "O" with the fans yelling "Sammy, Sammy". He said that it almost made him cry.
Otherwise, the Leafs looked atrocious.
Austin Matthews finally earned his pay by scoring the winning goal with 1.07 minute left in OT.
CP
CP
Leafs beat the mighty Jets back to back
Reaves who hasn't been in the lineup since forever scores a goal.
Benoit who hasn't scored since forever scores a goal.
Bert who hasn't scored since forever scores a goal ... that was waived off
Tavares who's been pointless since forever scores a goal.
Leafs PP that's been terrible lately scores 2 goals.
Leafs who's been giving up 3rd period leads lately protects a 3rd period lead.
Samsonov who was waived earlier this year was fantastic.
Right now it looks like both Wild Cards could go to the Atlantic Division.
Leafs could very well finish 1st wild card and play NYR in round 1 rather than Boston or Florida.
Reaves who hasn't been in the lineup since forever scores a goal.
Benoit who hasn't scored since forever scores a goal.
Bert who hasn't scored since forever scores a goal ... that was waived off
Tavares who's been pointless since forever scores a goal.
Leafs PP that's been terrible lately scores 2 goals.
Leafs who's been giving up 3rd period leads lately protects a 3rd period lead.
Samsonov who was waived earlier this year was fantastic.
Right now it looks like both Wild Cards could go to the Atlantic Division.
Leafs could very well finish 1st wild card and play NYR in round 1 rather than Boston or Florida.
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Don't underestimate the effect this will have for the players going into the all star break. They come back rested with a positive attitude and confidence. February's schedule is so-so regarding difficulty.
I think the CRA is correct. The 15% tax does not apply to Taveres. Here are some examples where it does apply.
1) Taylor Swift comes to Canada and puts on a show. Her fee would be eligible for the 15% tax.
2) Porn star "Double Ds" comes to Canada and strips at HOL2. Her fee would be eligible for the 15% tax.
3) Tennis star Nadal comes to play in a tournament. His earnings would be eligible for the 15% tax.
4) Sting comes to Canada .....................................
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-y...york-islanders-toronto-maple-leafs-tax-canada
1) Taylor Swift comes to Canada and puts on a show. Her fee would be eligible for the 15% tax.
2) Porn star "Double Ds" comes to Canada and strips at HOL2. Her fee would be eligible for the 15% tax.
3) Tennis star Nadal comes to play in a tournament. His earnings would be eligible for the 15% tax.
4) Sting comes to Canada .....................................
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-y...york-islanders-toronto-maple-leafs-tax-canada
