I wouldn’t be as concerned if Auston looked half decent, but he looks disengaged. Yes, there needs to be a grace period to figure out how the pieces fit, but I expected the captain to have a much stronger start. And I hope to God Tanev isn’t out for a significant amount of time.
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I don’t want to put too much pressure on Knies, but man, it’s refreshing to have a guy who can put the puck in the net, uses his size to his advantage, and never plays the victim. I love the kid. He’s the DNA change we’ve been dying for.
The moment 16 left, I knew we’d be worse on paper. But the goal should be to build a more balanced roster, one that breaks away from the top heavy model TOR has relied on for years. Are we better? No. But could different be a positive come playoff time? That’s the question.
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I’d be okay with Toronto taking on his full cap hit if it means the Flames trade Kadri back to the Leafs. And don’t bother with your rational takes on why it’s a bad idea. I simply don’t care about the red flags. I miss having players who give a damn.
There are those who think a Leafs playoff game is an event to share with company..like a birthday or some shit. Then there are those of us who want to fucking bludgeon somebody to death if they even fucking hear you crunch a potato chip or clear your throat within 50 feet of us during intermission.
So frustrating
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Whatever happens this postseason, the best thing we’ve got going is Matthew Knies coming into his own. At 22, he’s already showing he’s a playoff performer. Some guys just get it. They know how to ramp up their game.
Marner’s over the glass penalty in GM6 still annoys me lol.
If we lose this series, GM3 will be the biggest “what if”
The way Tanev competes, defends, and sacrifices his body is impressive. He also brings something I didn’t realize we needed so badly: a grown-up in the room. If the Leafs were an orchestra, Tanev’s the drummer, holding it all together.
I know how this story ends for my Leafs but thanks lol
You should be very proud of your children. The future is bright!
I envy Habs fans. You’re entering an era of hope and excitement, with talented young players to build around. The fan base is in for a fun ride. I miss those days.
I appreciate Matthews’ 2 way game as much as the next guy but it would also be cool if he could do something other than win faceoffs and block shots. Not for nothing but we’re also not paying 13.5M for Jay McClement.
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He is risen! Wishing you all a joyful Easter filled with hope and love.
And Happy Leafs Playoff Day.
Matthews should be super motivated to flip his playoff narrative. He’s had some solid postseason moments, but has yet to dominate a series. As captain and best player on the team, his energy drives the group. It’d be awesome to see him deliver something special.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Toronto’s scariest playoff opponent is Toronto. If the stars play to their abilities and ramp up the intensity, they should beat Ottawa. That said, it won’t be easy to take down the Senators.
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If you’re afraid to make a mistake, you shouldn’t be in a management position. For the most part, Shanahan has flown under the radar, but his unwillingness to pivot despite nearly a decade of failure is baffling.
In the Core 4™️ playoff era, the Leafs have played in games 5, 6 or 7 of a series a total of 16 times. (13 potential elimination) Here’s some stats for those games. Some idiot Canadian GM is gonna pay this winger >$13M/year for having a good 4 city Timbit tournament and I fucking hope it’s not our’s.
Apparently the front office is fully prepared to extend Marner at that number before the postseason begins. When will this madness stop? Get Shanny outta here!
Well said. I agree
