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30 Jun 2024 18:56:28
Now that Domi has been added, the Leafs should seriously consider adding Debrusk (if something can be worked out).
10 Mar 2024 11:38:36
I think the Leafs should try to get more out of the third and fourth lines. One way of doing this is to switch up the lines, make 3rd to 1st and 4th to second for at least 1 full period in each game going forward. If i recall there were complaint of not getting enough contribution from secondary scoring when the big boys werent scoring in the playoffs in the past. With extra time given to these player we could get surprised.
And with the goal of the opposing team to shut down the big boys this could be something that could be a strategy to activated in the playoffs.
1.) 10 Mar 2024 14:47:05
If I get this straight, the suggestion is at least for one period a game, rest the top 2 lines and play the 3rd and 4th more.
What if it has been a tight game and gets to the 3rd and Leafs are down by one goal and they haven't done this suggestion in the 1st or 2nd period yet. Do they rest the top 2 lines in the 3rd when down by a goal? I'm not sure this works.
I think they just need to balance the ice time better like they have lately. Stop trying to outscore the other team and play a game style that prevents chances and gives the other team no time and space on the ice. Lots of puck pressure. Then when Leafs get the puck, go on offence without selling out on the defensive side of the game.
05 Jul 2025 16:43:30
If the numbers work on all of these then I would say go for it.
15 Jun 2025 01:23:28
David I like your response well thought out reasoning. But remember this is Maple Leafs Sports and ENTERTAINMENT. There needs to be some drama to keep the offseason alive. Cheers.
14 Jun 2025 21:08:22
I don't Mariner wants to leave the LEAFS this year he might settle for a $11mil/ maybe $10Mil short term deal (1 or 2 yrs) . I think he realizes he is this close to the cup and the LEAFS only need a few impactful supporting pieces (where the discount would help) . This discount would go a long way plus with a new young family who would really want such a major change. I think achieving his dream for the cup in Toronto has more value (tangible and sentimental) than the $$$ at this stage of the game, plus having the cup + point on the resume goes a long way
. For the Rust deal the LEAFS could do Kampf, Jamkrok and a pick +? .
29 Nov 2024 17:54:30
Why would the LEAFS do this trade. They are already short on Center pieces and they have already given up a 1st rounder for this guy which did not pan out. There has to be to be more affordable candidates out there.
19 Feb 2024 13:18:06
Thats a great strategy to get a 2nd rounder. Add Bertuzzi this could make even more enticing you never know maybe anther late pick.
19 May 2025 19:48:18
I know since the LEAFS loss everyone is in a major shake up mode. But have you guys look at the Trend with Professional Sports. Over the years I have noticed that Canadian Teams with American Players don't get very far when it really matters when competing and American counterpart. I am not trying to be anti American here. but whenever the games really matter the American players somehow disappear from (Canadian Teams) the game. I look back at the Blues Jays when they won the first time. Most of the players were Latinos. With the exception of Kawhi on the Raptors all previous teams were mostly Americans on a Canadian team and they too disappeared after hearing the American Anthem. Back to the NHL, a team that is currently dominant by Canadian and non Americans these are player play their hearts out. On the Leafs, the Canadian players are trying their best (take Willie and Tavares (I guess I could throw Mariner in as well) as examples. On the American Teams with Canadian players they too are playing Their hearts out and winning regardless of the anthem. Now for the LEAFS every year we go through the same cycle and the obvious (which doesn't make sense decision) is to shuffle the deck and replace good players with you know what and the cycle continues. Changing management and replacing (American player) who don't want to play in Canada is not the solution. Lets look at Tkackuk after heading south THE SCRIPT CHANGED and so many other "Good America players refuse to play for teams north of the border. I think when RE-INVENTING THE WHEEL this year the Canadian Teams should vet players who really want to play for Canadian team (I don't know if that's possible) or else next spring we will see the cycle repeat itself.
31 Jan 2025 19:16:53
T-Bum I understand your frustration. It seems that the LEAFS management is intentionally working towards a NON PLAYOFF year. Every other team seems to be making an effort to improve except the LEAFS. And for the time being they should stop targeting 50% players hoping to get lucky to add to the already 50% players on the team. With the limited scoring that is showing expect great frustration from the fans, we may even see a revolt LOL. But remember T-Bum its only a game.