Leafs 2023-2024 Thread

[chrispalen]

Why do the Leafs play so badly with Rielly in the lineup?

Because the $11 million a year forwards didn't prove they are worth what they are paid by scoring. Also player like Marner was super arrogant by not listening to coaching by head coach. The $11 million players should get pay reduction keeping losing like this.

The Leafs GM has this stupid idea that high pay will win them games, without any incentive for them to win. They have gotten their high $ contracts already, some even have no movement clause.

The Leafs needs a new GM who can act like a business man.

CP

 

[bullitt]

And yet the media isn't all over the Stanley Cup favs Bruins.

where did the media say the bruins were stanley cup faves. start of the year lots of media saying they wouldnt make playoffs.

 

[Sonic Temple]

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[bullitt]

The Leafs lost to VGK 6:2. With several $11 million forwards and they only managed to score 2 goals. Marner had to stop being so arrogant and not listen to head coach’s coaching.
Scheldon Keefe was ruled a misconduct for arguing with the referee in the last few minutes of the game. He may even get a fine.
Last time he argued with referee, he was fine $10K.

CP

your boy Bill nylander -4, worth every dollar of that 11.5 million.

 

[Goodfellow]

I did not understand at all why they didn't challenge that possible high stick ruling on Pietrangelo right before Vegas' 5th goal. They were already down 2 goals with 9 minutes to play. What did they have to lose? Retaining a time out was not going to save the game for them.

I wondered about that also. However, I believe that if you lose a challenge, the team is assessed a 2 minute delay of game penalty (instead of, or possibly in addition to, losing their timeout). The video review could have gone either way, and a penalty at that time might have decided the game.

 

[oral.com]

Assuming the leafs will not go deep in the playoffs again :

Marner is an amazing talent, but falls apart when pressured in a tight space. He is at best a 7-8 million player. Best on the PP/PK, handicapped in the playoffs. I wonder if he will take less money when his contract is done.

Tavares is old, maybe injured. Leafs should buy him out, hire him in management and teach him the ropes.

I can’t think of a player added before the trade deadline that ever made a playoff difference in the many years I’ve followed the leafs.
I would stay away from the trade deadline. We need draft picks, and its too late to integrate someone new.

Play Woll, I like Sammy but the kid may be the future, play him now

Trade Reilly, he can’t seem to add chemistry to the team. Do it after golf season.

I may not be right on this, but I’m prepared to stick my neck out

 

[glamphotographer]

If the Leafs don't go on a deep playoff run, the Shannaplan era could be over as Keith Pelley takes over MLSE on April 2.

Keith Pelley - Wikipedia

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[glamphotographer]

Well Tanev is off the Leafs list.

 

[glamphotographer]

Leafs should tank for 2026 lottery draft.

A 16-year-old is DESTROYING the WHL… and he’s related to Connor Bedard 🤯

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[roddermac]

Because the $11 million a year forwards didn't prove they are worth what they are paid by scoring. Also player like Marner was super arrogant by not listening to coaching by head coach. The $11 million players should get pay reduction keeping losing like this.

The Leafs GM has this stupid idea that high pay will win them games, without any incentive for them to win. They have gotten their high $ contracts already, some even have no movement clause.

The Leafs needs a new GM who can act like a business man.

CP

The Leafs have changed coaches twice and GMs three times. I think it's the President that has to go next.

 

[chuckertmg]

If the Leafs don't go on a deep playoff run, the Shannaplan era could be over as Keith Pelley takes over MLSE on April 2.

Keith Pelley - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Nothing like a marriage to cement the incest.

 

[oral.com]

Leafs should tank for 2026 lottery draft.

A 16-year-old is DESTROYING the WHL… and he’s related to Connor Bedard 🤯

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I don’t think Bedard will ever be a generational player. The first round pick can be like first marriages, quite a few just don’t work out.
More important to just stack multiple early and late first rounders and hope to get a stud or 2.
I wonder what marner or Reilly might fetch

 

[roddermac]

I don’t think Bedard will ever be a generational player. The first round pick can be like first marriages, quite a few just don’t work out.

He already is. The draft is always a crap shoot but some you know will make it.

 

[oral.com]

He already is. The draft is always a crap shoot but some you know will make it.

Very talented young man, emerging superstar status but not a generational player like Orr, Grets, Mario, Sid, McD.

 

[glamphotographer]

Looks like Woll gets the start tonight.

 

[glamphotographer]

Knies pass by Marner.

 

[glamphotographer]

Respect to O'Brian, he doesn't run away like Gudas.

 

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[chrispalen]

Glad to see the Leafs beat the Coyotes 4:2 tonite. Glad to see Woll in front of the net.

Go Leafs Go.

CP

 

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