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21 Apr 2024 01:59:13
Leafs trade Jarnknok
Chicage 3 rd rounder 2024
Boston 4 leafs 0 after 40 min
This series jis the final audition of Bertuzzi and Domi. If leafs lose this series one of the main reason will be Bertuzzi and Domi didn't bring enough offence.
But folks if Leafs do get bounced get excited for July 1. Because Treliving will have prospects coming and the money to add key pieces leafs are short.
On paper the leafs will be more than 20 points stronger after July 1 signings
1.) 21 Apr 2024 05:06:17
I liked Bert and Domi, and thought Jarnkrok was ok. What's the issue with them?
2.) 21 Apr 2024 08:26:09
Leafslife
I’m shocked you ask what the issue with these three players are and the same holds true for Kampf
It’s funny Kampf actually scored tonight but it doesn’t change who he is a forth line player earning over 2 million. Holmberg replaces him next year a better player who earns a lot less.
Jarnknok if I remember and I can’t look it up right now jarnknok earns $2.4 million. He is great on special teams. But he just doesn’t drive enough offence to play on Leafs top 9. I would sooner have Robertson in the lineup who is a explosive player where Jarnknok isn’t
If Leafs lose this series one of the main reasons will be the top line didn’t score enough goals. Matthews had 6 chances tonight and hasn’t scored in three games so look out game two.
Leafs pay Bertuzzi and Domi 8.5 million combined so the question becomes will those two take less to stay or do leafs let them go add more money to those two players spots and get more explosive players to replace Domi and Bertuzzi
If leafs don’t win this playoff series plus the next one then Bertuzzi and Domi have zero chance of returning
The Leafs will be forced to add more skill and replace those two. There are only 12 forward spots and Toronto have a lot of guys here and on way next season.
McMann
Robertson
Holmberg
Those 3 above get bigger roles next season. The only place Domi and Bertuzzi fit right now is top line
Bertuzzi Matthews Domi
McMann Tavares Nylander
Robertson UFA Marner
Reaves. Holmberg —————
So next year you could replace Bertuzzi Domi More skill.
3.) 21 Apr 2024 16:40:36
mackin, leafs dont have the salary cap to get more skill. if anything id try and trade marner, we could use that 11m to bring in 2 good defensemen and a solid 2/ 3C. bjugstad is only making a touch over 2m, hes 6'6" 49.7% on faceoffs, playing up the line up on a weak team that's moving, hes signed with arizona twice, and im not sure he wants to go play in utah. he could be 3c with marner on the right and mcmann on the left.
10 Apr 2024 16:31:16
Leafs trade Jarnknok Kampf
Arizona 2 Rd rounder 2024
Goat2.0
I don't know why everyone including you self thinks Robertson. Should be traded and has no value.
So far Leafs have not extended Domi and Bertuzzi. I'm not sure they are returning Bertuzzi has had a great last 30 games but what will teams pay him on a longer deal on the open market.
Domi seems fair value around $3 million.
It's clear next season these players are getting bigger role with leafs
Knies
Mcmann
Robertson
Holmberg
Quillan
Plus they will enter free agency and get more skill than Domi and Bertuzzi. Again not sure the future of Bertuzzi Domi Jarnknok and Kampf
Once Robertson is settled on a line he can score 30 to 40 goals if he has Marner as a line mate. His salary next season will be 2 Million on a multi year deal.
Why would Leaf's want to trade that kind of scorer who makes 2 million dollars.
Robertson isn't going anywhere
1.) 10 Apr 2024 18:38:52
I think Robertson to a rebuilding team might be attractive I honestly think it’s best for both parties if they split ways… to me he’s just too one dimensional if he didn’t have a shot he would be an ahl player and the fact is guys like holmberg knies mcmann can do other things other than score I mean Robertson you claim to be a 30-40 goal guy so if that’s the case so can mcmann and knies so why do we need 3 of them when we have weaknesses elsewhere.
2.) 10 Apr 2024 22:12:27
Nah, Robertson is bad, he needs a new team and leafs need a new coach.
3.) 11 Apr 2024 03:05:44
Surprised you mention Quillan without mentioning Minten who actually made the team out of training camp last summer?
I would imagine Quillan is headed for the Marlies.
If the Leafs are going to run Nylander on the 3rd line next season they need a suitable center for him if they are going to pay him $11.5 million.
Minten and Quillan do not cut it as 3rd line centers, at least not yet.
Henrique or Monahan would be suitable centers for Nylander and Knies!
If Leafs sign both Bertuzzi and Domi it is difficult to see where Robertson will fit on the roster.
Perhaps a trade of Robertson+ a prospect to San Jose for Ferraro to upgrade our defense would be a better idea.
4.) 11 Apr 2024 09:50:27
Robertson won't be on the playoff roster, why will he be given a bigger role then next season? Simply because of his lower salary. If he can be flipped for defensive help, I think it makes alot of sense. Especially with the way McMann has been playing.
07 Apr 2024 03:36:46
Leafs trade Robertson
Calgary trade pospisil
I want to get ur reaction this one this is prototype of Player leafs need. He plays so hard and so big and he can score goals
I have such a man love for Robertson I probably wouldn't do it but I love this kid in Calgary
1.) 07 Apr 2024 13:58:08
I don’t care for how Popisil checks from behind, perhaps with intent to injure, and then turtles when challenged.
He needs to respect player safety; he will be avenged at some time.
So I’m ambivalent on him right now.
2.) 07 Apr 2024 17:30:03
He’s a goofball
No thanks.
3.) 07 Apr 2024 17:41:01
He played last night so he wasn’t suspended for that play Friday night … last night 13.5 min of ice time 4 shots on goal 2 hits zero pen min . He is paying on Flames top line with Kadri. and Kuzmenko .
My no trade list would be the top 5 plus
Matthews
Marner
Nylander
Tavaras
Reilly
Liljegren
McCabe
Benoit
McMann
Robertson
Cowan
Woll
Holmberg.
A lot of these players are decent players but there contracts are so team friendly. I don’t want to trade Holmberg as he adds something good and only costs 800k next season and McCabe just costs a million .
4.) 08 Apr 2024 03:56:20
@DM you know, I don't care about someone tsking a run at a guy. Even if it is a dirty play, but you can't turtle and refuse to fight afterwards.
Have no interest in the guy.
5.) 08 Apr 2024 13:34:32
I like the skill of the player but he reminds me of cousins light.
6.) 08 Apr 2024 13:37:46
Pospisil, for all the reasons mentioned are ones that Toronto should stay away from him, but Calgary also already extended him for 2 years, so not sure they would do the trade anyway. He has been getting more minutes since being put on the 2nd line, but he also takes a lot of minor penalties and hasn't really put up a lot of points. He does have a huge history of hits from behind as mentioned, even in the minors. I think the Leafs should search another target.
03 Apr 2024 06:03:35
Leafs trade Abruzzese Tverberg Voit
Arizona trade Durzi
Just turning players that will never play for Leafs into a player
Targets free agency
Marchassult
He is getting up in years but leafs could offer term 4 years 5.5 million this takes him to 37 but Leafs could LTIR if he breaks down at end of contract
Steve Stankos 5 years $5 million Maybe he finally wants to come home 3 rd line center next year. If he needs LTIR late it's a tool for the Leafs
Matt Duchene. Same offer 4 years $5.5 million
Tyler Bertuzzi 5 years $3.5 years
Leafs are taking chance here as Bertuzzi can struggle but he is almost at 20 goals and could be force in playoffs
Max Domi 4 years $2.5 million I'm sure he likes it here and he has been effective mostly. Just Leafs are taking risk here so over 4 years he mush take a $500k haircut over 4 years
What forwards you guys want
1.) 03 Apr 2024 10:07:40
Did the cap shoot up to 100 million?
2.) 03 Apr 2024 13:00:52
So, Arizona gives you their #1 RD at the moment for players you think will never make the Leafs. Why?
If you could sign those 5 players and add them to Matthews, Marner, Nylander and JT, that's your top 9. Where does Robertson play so he can get his 30-35 goals?
3.) 03 Apr 2024 16:25:35
I never said I’m signing all players I’m saying which one do you want from that list.
4.) 03 Apr 2024 16:28:26
RLF
IN ORDER TO APPEAR HERE YOU MUST PROPOSE TRADE
so I need to come up with something
I’m asking who are ur free agent targets on that list
Of course they can’t have all nor do they want all.
5.) 03 Apr 2024 16:31:08
Bert isn't taking 5 years at 3.5.
6.) 03 Apr 2024 17:16:22
Mackin. I understand you have to propose a trade to be seen on this side. And when anyone proposes a trade, posters Comment on said proposal. Not sure why you are putting all that in caps towards me. I understand the process, if you did, you would expect people to comment on your prop as that is what this side is for by your own admission.
As far as the free agents go. You wrote "targets for free agency" then said who you want at what price and ended with "what forwards do you guys want". In what way are we supposed to figure out you don't want all of them? So which do you want then?
7.) 03 Apr 2024 20:37:18
LOL
Bicker, bicker, bicker!
8.) 03 Apr 2024 21:55:31
I don’t think you HAVE to do anything here. It’s entertaining though. I don’t think you get Bertuzzi for 3.5 either. Maybe 17 million over four years . Twenty goal scorers who play together tough and can fight if needed …. Not for 3.5.
9.) 04 Apr 2024 06:52:10
RLF
It would be inpossable to get them all signed. But you assume I’m a idiot so you wanted to inform me
How do we sign all these guys
Leafs are probably walking away from these 4
Jarnknok
Kampf
Bertuzzi
Domi
I don’t know what Bertuzzi gets on open market but even on a 1 year deal he won’t get $5.5 which I think leafs pay him
So leafs offer 5 years $3.5 it’s fair both sides.
10.) 04 Apr 2024 12:22:48
weathermac.
I do not assume you are stupid.
You made a post. I commented on what you wrote. I asked fair and reasonable questions. Nothing more.
Even in your recent post to me, you say I should have known it was impossible to sign all those guys and then say this is how the Leafs could sign all those guys, which includes walking away from 2 of the guys you want re-signed. You don't see how confusing that is?
11.) 05 Apr 2024 01:01:29
We don't need to assume Westhermackin.
02 Apr 2024 05:55:17
Leafs trade Marner
Islanders Dobson 1st 2024 1st 2024
Leafs signed another beauty Jacob Quillan is 8 months older than Knies and very similar numbers to Knies in college
It's getting really crowded up front folks
Bertuzzi Matthews Domi
McMann Tavares Nylander
Knies Holmberg Robertson ( Marner )
Reaves Kampf Jarnknok
Quillan Cowan Minter
I think 3 things are clear Bertuzzi is not coming back. Decision on Domi hasn't been made yet
And Kampf and Jarnknok are being traded b4 draft
About Quillan he is a Kampf type of player with much more scoring ability
He is center who plays hard in all three zones really good on penelty kill
We should see him the final few games of this year .
I love Leafs going forward
1.) 02 Apr 2024 06:02:13
In what world is a 1D, on a solid contract, being traded for Marner with 2 1sts at that?
I don't understand your evaluation of Marner. Have you confused Marner with Mcdavid? They both start with "M" I guess.
2.) 02 Apr 2024 12:37:16
Leafslife I read yours before his, I assumed it was 2 firsts from the leafs lol.
3.) 02 Apr 2024 15:11:37
I see trees of green
Red roses too
I see them bloom
and I think to myself
What a wonderful world.
4.) 03 Apr 2024 02:24:08
Not sure if I am reading this proposal correctly.
You want Lou to send Dobson plus two 1st round picks to the Leafs for Marner?
I would highly doubt that.
Yes, Marner is one of the top wingers in the league!
But Dobson is one of the top young defensemen in the league, a first pairing, #2, RHD.
Off the top of my head I can only think of Makar, Hughes, Fox and Heiskanen who would rank ahead of him among young defensemen.
On top of that he is right handed.
A straight up trade of Marner or Nylander (Islanders choice) for Dobson might peak Lou’s interest!
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29 Apr 2024 15:50:25
Leafs trade jarnknok Kämpf
Utah 3 rd. 2024
Mph.
You can't blame keefe the mix is wrong that is treliving fault
1.) 29 Apr 2024 17:34:00
@DM two things can be true at once.
29 Apr 2024 01:14:01
Leafs trade first 2026 Knies Abruzzese
Calgary trade Markstrom
Leafs are going to have a great offseason they finally round out this team and Tavares enters his finally year at that killer cap number
Leaf's will have close to 20 million in cap space with players not returning that Leaf's have no interest in resigning
Muzzin
Brodie
Giordano
Bertuzzi
Domi
Samsonov
Jones
Jarnknok
Kampf
Leaf's need a goalie markstrom is a good target as Calgary are in a full rebuild.
Leaf's need two defencemen I would like to see Pesce and Skjei
Those three players would eat up most of the cap but leaf's would have around 5 million to spend on a forward. I try to sign Stankos offer him more years and get him for around 5 million per
So leafs would need Minten and Cowan to join big club
Robertson Matthews Cowen
Mcmann Tavaras Nylamder
Quillan Stamkos Marner
Reaves Holmberg Steeves
Reilly Pesce
Skjei McCabe
Benoit Liljegren
Markstrom
Woll
I think leaf's can squeeze this under the cap offer Stamkos 5 years if needed at 5 million per
That top line will bring more scoring than Domi and Bertuzzi bring
28 Apr 2024 02:09:52
Leafs trade Jarnknok Bertuzzi Domi Kampf samsonov Brodie
Arizona 1 st round pick
Those are the players that are not coming back
Bertuzzi and Domi with Matthews isn't really working and if they can't support Matthews there is no place on the team for them
Jarnknok and Kampf 4.5 million for two forth liners best they trade both
Samsonov is not going to win a team a Stanley cup do leaf's make a trade for Calgary starter
Brodie is just washed up as is Giordano both might retire
It's hard to understand how the leafs can be beaten like this but they really need to fix this in free agency
Treliving did awful last year in free agency if he does it again he should be fired
Leaf's need three scoring lines Domi and Bertuzzi will need to be replaced with higher end scoring. Leaf's need 2 defencemen and a goalie Keefe doesn't believe in woll
Sad leafs go out in 5
1.) 28 Apr 2024 03:24:14
How on earth, can Tre find 2 high end forwards+2top 4 D in free agency?
2.) 28 Apr 2024 14:23:56
Valid question LL.
We certainly need at least 2 very good UFA signings.
And I suppose the ability to accomplish this hinges on shedding some salary. For example trading Marner allows the Leafs to look at Reinhart, Stamkos, Stephenson up front and Skej (? ), Pesce and a few others.
I think there might be a couple of SHL and KHL players that could be decent acquisitions. If I’m Tre I definitely would be active in that market since it’s doesn’t subtract from what we have.
24 Apr 2024 09:17:55
Leafs trade Nylander plus first 2024
Boston trade Pastrnak
I doubt Boston has enough scoring to beat Toronto unless Pasternak turns into superman like he did the last time these two teams met in playoffs .
The only scary guy on Boston is Pastrnak if Leafs can cantain him they win series.
The games are close but Tampa look like there golfing season starts soon talk about 2 players that got away
Hyman Verhaeghe
1.) 24 Apr 2024 12:49:48
I doubt Boston thinks Willy would turn into superman either.
2.) 25 Apr 2024 04:33:51
Send Marner. I don't even want look at him on the ice anymore.
16 Apr 2024 08:01:00
Leafs trade Jarnknok Kampf
Utah trade 3 rd rounder 2024
RLF
We need new thread here seems Sears thinks you're sleeping at the switch like I do.
Let's look at Robertson minutes last game you actually think he has been given fair opportunity?
Nick Robertson had 10:52 of ice time Saturday night and that's all he has ever got all season
We are not counting Bobby McMann last game because he was hurt after 4 min of Ice time
The only player to have less ice time than Robertson was Reaves @ 8:17. Holmberg ended the night @ 11:11 Knies 13:21 Kampf had 12:04. This isn't fair opportunity kLF.
But it's ok Robertson is growing his stripes but I assure you next season his role will expand he will have a big playmaker on his line I suggest Marner and Robertson stats are going up.
Just stop thinking leafs prospects are useless and others teams prospects are better.
Leafslife actually would trade Robertson plus a pick for McBain. You guys both think they got more than we do and it's not the case
The leafs winning curve hasn't even started yet they have made mistakes like letting Hyman walk. Four players graduated to leafs this season
Robertson
McMann
Holmberg
Woll
This is next wave that's is coming
Cowan
Minten
Niemela
Quillan
Hildeby
All won't come through next season but I'm sure three on this list make it
RLF Start loving your prospects the Leafs haven't had this ever 1970s through 2022 the leafs had no prospects like this list
1.) 16 Apr 2024 13:35:17
Mackin,
Ok, so explain exactly what would be fair opportunity for Robertson then. If you don't think him getting predominantly offensive minutes, even if they are limited to offensive minutes, then what does a true fair opportunity look like and why does he deserve it over whoever's minutes he takes and whoever's possible position he takes in the lineup?
I do value our prospects, but sometimes when you have too many of one certain type of player, you use those assets to get what you lack.
2.) 16 Apr 2024 16:52:36
15 plus min a game would be nice Robertson has never had it.
3.) 16 Apr 2024 17:33:12
You didn't really answer my question though.
How does he get 15+ mins a night? Who's ice-time does he take? Marner? Nylander? Bertuzzi? Domi? Knies? McMann? Who?
4.) 16 Apr 2024 21:33:45
@RLF Mathews. Nicky Bobby can do better.
5.) 17 Apr 2024 13:45:32
LL. So Nicky Bobby can play centre too? Not sure why I doubted that.
6.) 17 Apr 2024 13:57:55
Let's look at Robertson's last 5 games. Not that a small sample tells the whole story. 2 were against NJ and one against Detroit. He scored 2X a +1 and played around 11 mins in each game. The other two games were against Tampa and Florida. 0 points and a -1 even though he played almost 13 mins in one and 13:38 in the other. I know some don't think it matters that he doesn't produce much against good teams, but it matters.
7.) 18 Apr 2024 14:58:10
RLF
So as you said, let’s look at the last 5 games.
I went to hockey-reference. com and read that NR had as you correctly stated 2G 1A in those games.
What it also stated was that NR was a +2 in those games.
+1 against Tampa and Fla in 12:54 TOI (12:52 and 12:56) with 1A
+1 against NJ (2gp) and Det in 10:56 TOI with 2G
So maybe you can share your site because there obviously is a discrepancy.
And of course then there is the notion that NJ and Detroit are not good teams versus “good but not playoff teams this year”.
I will thank you in advance for your help in better understanding this matter.
8.) 18 Apr 2024 17:12:27
Rsears.
I used Hockey Reference.
As I said, in the 3 games that included NJx2 and Detroit. He scored 2X and was a +1. In the other two games against Tampa and Fla, he did not score and was a -1. Dates April 3-16.
It seems you are including last nights game instead of the April 3rd game. I wrote my post before last nights game, which you can see by looking at the date and time it was posted and considering the posted time can sometimes be hours after sent in.
If you want to now update to include last nights game, that's fine. In those 3 games. 0 goals, 1 assist and a -1 against Tampa 2X and Fla once. With ice time of 13:38, 12:56 and 12:52 respectively. Either or, he still didn't score against the tougher teams and did against weaker competition as I stated.
If you want to classify Detroit and NJ as being good teams that's your evaluation. I guess we have a difference of opinion on what a good team is as well. To me, a good team is a team that can be in the top half of the League at least and make the playoffs. I wouldn't call the Leafs a great team just because they finished 10th overall. I would say they are a good to very good team.
NJ was 4th last in the Conference and only 10 teams League wide had worst records (22nd League wide) . There were only 5 teams that allowed more goals than NJ. Personally, I wouldn't classify NJ as a good team this year. I think they had a very disappointing season and didn't play well.
Detroit finished 18th in the League. Not bad, but not good. imo Detroit I would say is getting better, but still not a team that has been able to make the playoffs yet and when I look at their lineup, they need to make some significant adds still to become a good team.
9.) 18 Apr 2024 18:13:59
So thank you for clarifying that it was a different 5-game window. By coincidence your earlier analysis covered the same 5 teams.
So it is realistic to conclude, as you stated that it is a small sample size, that a different window could yield a different conclusion.
Yet you make your point that it matters who the opposition is.
While I dont necessarily disagree with statement, how does one conclude with certainty that because NR didn’t against Tampa in your 5-game window he is not being effective?
He had scored 2A assists in 3 games against Tampas this year and 1G and 1A in 2 GP against Florida.
The Tampa game in your window had the Leafs score one goal only so it’s safe to say that at least 15 Leaf ALSO didn’t register a point.
All this to say I believe you’re being overly harsh toward NR.
I’m neither a critic or a proponent, perhaps more for than against. I’d consider a trade but the determinant is at what return, as it always is.
I don’t like his giveaways and that he can be easily pushed off the puck but he’s only 22 with (I don’t know for sure) maybe 70GP so I’m willing to delay a final judgement on him.
So yes we disagree…and the world still turns!
10.) 18 Apr 2024 18:58:47
I said "I know some don't think it matters that he doesn't produce much against good teams, but it matters. " I didn't say that conclusion was based on that 5 or now 6 game window.
As you know, I already showed the season goal scoring for him and which teams he feasted on and who he had no goals against. Let's also consider that his shooting% this season of 14.6% and is double compared to the 25 games he previously played over the past two seasons. So, it's not like not scoring against the better teams is because he has an unusually low sh% this season. His ice time wasn't cut against the better teams either. He has a low sh% against playoff teams and a high sh% against non-playoff teams though.
Yes, the Tampa game Leafs scored one goal and no one else but Matthews scored. I don't get your point. I could easily say that in consecutive games late March against Washington and Edmonton the Leafs scored a total of 13 goals and Robertson didn't have a point. Played Washington again 5 days later scoring 5 goals and Robertson didn't have a point. I don't see how either scenario proves anything about Robertson, other than what I said about not scoring much against playoff bound/ better teams.
I have also never said I don't like Robertson or that he sucks. Just because I think it's best he is traded for help elsewhere or draft capital/ prospect doesn't mean I hate him as a player or think he sucks. I have never said to trade him for the sake of it either. As you said, he has bad giveaways and easily knocked off the puck as well. The debate I was having with Mackin was that Mackin said you cannot trade Robertson and it is foolish to do so. My stance is / was that Robertson has done nothing to show he is untouchable as I already explained. If he was producing against the tougher teams, I would have given him credit for that and said he steps up in tougher games because it would be a fact. But that isn't the case. If you think saying what I have said is being overly harsh on Robertson, ok.
11.) 18 Apr 2024 19:51:01
RLF
I know we debate many points. We see many things differently.
I have never stated that you think NR “sucks” or is “untouchable”; those are your words so why get yourself in a frenzy by inventing things.
It is clear however that NR is not your favourite; it’s obvious by your responses.
I also don’t think Robertson should be traded as yet but I would certainly listen. He has a good skill set and can correct his defensive lapses. Unlike offence, defence can be taught.
As far as a trade goes, I would not favour draft capital. IMO NR is an NHLer while a future draft pick might not be.
RLF, as you hopefully understand, anyone can find small bits of data to support an argument. That doesn’t make it true. Unfortunately we will have to wait for LeafLand to know what they have in NR.
So we disagree which is normally healthy.
Can’t we just leave it there or do you feel the need yet again to have the final word.
I leave that to you.
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01 May 2024 02:49:46
Leafslife
Since 2019 Matthews 517 points. Marner 509 points
Leafs would get a great package for Marner but it’s like when Calgary traded Doug gilmour. Marner has the best 5 or 6 years ahead of him he is only 26.
I don’t trade him I let Tavares play out next season see if he can be resigned at $5 to $6. Million
Next season Leafs could have $20 million in cap space
These players don’t return
Bertuzzi
Jarnknok
Kampf
Brodie
Giordano
I keep Domi if he stays for same money Bertuzzi would need to come down significantly in dollars he isn’t worth $5.5. Million.
30 Apr 2024 16:58:50
Google most points last 5 years Marner is high on that list
I think leaf's win big tonight then it's back itoronto
The core fighting on bench means they are bleeding so let's see tonight
What's wrong Keefe.
29 Apr 2024 00:39:39
A case is slowly being made to trade Marner although I thing he stays and extends.
The plan to take Leafs to the next level is pretty clear. Losing key player over the years has really prevented leafs from winning cups.
The first big mistake was trading Kadri the next major mistake was letting Hyman walk. Those are two pieces the Toronto just haven’t replaced highly skilled scorers to back up MATTHEWS MARNER NYLANDER and TAVARES
the only support we have for the big four are Domi and Bertuzzi those two don’t drive enough scoring even they play on a line with Matthews the greatest scorer since Teemu Selanne way back in 92-93.
But this offseason Toronto will finally have the cap space to get the right secondary scoring fix defence and add a goalie . I’m looking for the trade to bring Jacob Markstrom to Toronto.
22 Apr 2024 03:36:03
Papi
Easy to blame keefe who did he throw under bus. Let’s see game 2 b4 you start throwing white flags papi
Down 2 0 would be a problem
Matthews hasn’t scored 3 games so there is going to be an explosion soon. Austin had 6 great chances game 1
I haven’t read it but I assume McMann and Nylander are back in the lineup for game 2.
21 Apr 2024 21:41:27
MPH
NO NO NO NO
Let’s think this through suppose leafs get swept Boston! I don’t think they get swept but I think Toronto lose series.
So what will offseason be Leafs have a lot of money to play with and even more if 5 players don’t return
Do not return
Bertuzzi
Domi
Jarnknok
Kampf
Brodie
Return bigger roles
McMann
Robertson
Holmberg
Cowen
Minten
Niemela
UFA POSSBLE TARGETS NOT SIGNING ALL A FEW
Leafs score some players off this list
Montour
Peace
Hanifin
Demelo
Lindholm
Stamkos
Marchessault
Matt Duchane
Teravainen
If Bertuzzi would take less money on a long deal I bring him back. Domi money could stay same on long term deal I bring hi, back as well . Domi takes 500 k haircut on long term deal all the better
Lines
Bertuzzi Matthews Domi
McMann Tavares Nylander
Robertson Stamkos Marner
Reaves Holmberg Minten
Reilly. Pesce
McCabe Liljegren
Benoit Niemela
Woll.
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16 Apr 2024 16:52:36
15 plus min a game would be nice Robertson has never had it.
15 Apr 2024 00:19:25
RLF
Lists the teams Robertson has scored against. Never have I seen a comparison like that used to determine the value of a hockey player.
Is Matthews less of a scorer if he scored more goals against non playoff teams compared to playoff teams.
It’s ridiculous
But now we enter playoffs next weekend and mark my words Robertson is in lineup and he will score goals.
Next season his role on team is significantly higher
Lets compare numbers
The two Robertson brothers
First I’m looking older brother and I’m also checking what older brother did as a 22 years old
RLF.
The last season that Jason Robertson played less than 60 games was as a 21 year old in 2020 - 21 season . Jason played only 51 games
Jason Robertson 2020~21 51 games 17 goals 28 assists 45 points
Nick Robertson. 2023~24 54 games 14 goals 12 assists 26 points
Nick had 2 goals called back this year due to a toe being offside. So the two players nearly match for goals in a similar role in and out of lineup.
Nick Robertson has never had a role with a leafs team and I’m expecting next year he is a full time player. So look for similarities in numbers next year between both brothers
We see in Sept what’s shaping up in camp but Nick Robertson is full time leaf next season. This year I expect he does damage in playoffs we will see?
29 Mar 2024 19:10:28
RLF
I forgot to add a E ok u win
I’m sure you would agree that McMann was a great signing and he would be great on a third line with a UFA CENTER and Marner
Who has the second best one timer on Leaf team it’s Robertson
Next season I slot Robertson with Tavares and Nylander
I would offer Robertson same contract as McMann
I just think going forward Robertson is going to score a lot more than Knies
This will create a logjam at camp
Bertuzzi Matthews Domi
Robertson Tavares Nylander
McMann UFA Marner
Reaves Holmberg Knies.
29 Mar 2024 18:55:15
You guys are correct it doesn’t matter really and I think the Rangers and Carolina are easier matchups
If you compare where Leafs are now and where they will be at start of next season
Next year should really be best team Leafs have iced in years
You have to love the signings of
McMann
Benoit
The three next signings I want to see is Domi and Bertuzzi Jones and Robertson
But Leafs can add term to Bertuzzi and Domi but they must get a better price on both players
3 or 4 year deals on each player
Domi I need him to come in at $2.5 million and Bertuzzi I would prefer $3.5 million but I would go to $4 million
I’m sure Bertuzzi doesn’t want a 1 year deal again so give him the term he wants. It’s crucial Toronto add one more top 6 forwards in free agency . So Bertuzzi needs a big haircut
Bertuzzi. Matthews Domi
Robertson Tavares Nylander
McMann UFA Marner
Reaves Holmberg Steeves
Reilly UFA
McCabe Liljegren
Benoit Niemela
Woll
Jones
Hildeby
This lineup will allow you to spend on two very high UFAs.
18 Mar 2024 05:11:04
I can make a case that Robertson if he played all 82 games this season he gets 20 goals. I look at Robertson and I can see him doing better than Debrincat who is 4 years older than Robertson and put up two 40 goal seasons .
All that’s missing for Robertson is finding better spots of ice to release his shot. You saw last night with very little room the power he got of on his shot that was a goal. He is very similar to Matthews he isn’t quite as good but both have that great release. Look for Robertson to put up 30 goals next season. It will be a breakout year for him and at less than half what they pay Jarnknok I don’t think Robertson is going anywhere.
How about Matt Duchene between McMann and Robertson. Top nine below
Knies Matthews Marner
Domi Tavares Nylander
McMann Duchene Robertson
Reaves Holmberg Cowen
That’s a much better scoring team. Bertuzzi may have brought physicality but he can’t be relied on to score goals consistently. With Detroit he he 30 goals and last year with Boston he had 5 goals in 7 playoff games but besides that he has never really produced goals.