@BrodieBz I listened to an interview with Pete DeBooer after the Olympics and he was raving about Celebrini’s effort, energy and motor Described him as relentless
@tavkniesnythews It goes back further than that. They signed Tavares to a 7 year contract that ruined their internal salary structure and made Kadri considered expendable
@SportsnetSpec When there’s a month off between games they have no choice but to practise There’s been one game in 5 days No wonder the casual fan stop paying attention
@evanstravers @racheldoerrie He took over the Leafs when they were one of worst in the league and has made the playoffs for 9 straight years, won a division title this season and took defending Stanley Cup champs to 7 games in quarter final. That is far from garbage Not where they hoped but solid results
@evanstravers @racheldoerrie You think his Hall of Fame playing career isn’t the primary reason he has his executive career ? Personal experience helps shape outlook and decision making in every walk of life
@racheldoerrie If you look at Shanahan’s playing career it took him 10 years AND a trade to an already powerful Detroit team before he won a Stanley Cup. Surely he believed that Marner is a star player who would eventually help the Leafs push through if surrounded by the right cast
@racheldoerrie It was extremely hard to understand why JT Miller absolutely had to be moved. It seemed like the organization panicked and made the move because they had allowed the topic of friction between JT & Petey to become more of a distraction than the relationship itself
@TonyBrarOTV@SportsnetSpec Push Savoie up in the lineup so they have someone who will play with some enthusiasm, urgency and pace That’s why you call up players at this time of year
@KellyHrudey@hrudfam You’re such a great advocate for Mental Health and you sharing your challenges with us help us all in so many different ways. You truly are not alone, Kelly. Stay strong !!
@ryanwhitney6 Zayne Parekh was good enough to win top Defenceman in the CHL, win a Memorial Cup & be a top 10 pick in the NHL draft but wasn’t good enough to play for this Canadian jr team. He was plus 40 and had almost 100 points last year but couldn’t be trusted defensively Unbelievable
@angryhockeyguy2 The GTHL is going to become a super league with a sizeable talent gap between themselves & other parts of the province in every age group. Already ridiculously expensive & this development will make it even worse Expect a Premium surtax attached to all their Club & League Fees
@GeneralsUpdates 3 of 5. Sean Day & Shane Wright And when you factor in Joey Veleno & Connor Bedard we’re at 4 of 7 so the odds don’t look nearly as good as you think
@angryhockeyguy2 This is true but unfortunately most minor hockey parents also correlate development with wins and flock to the teams they think will finish highest in the standings So Orgs are simply trying to give the consumer what they want.
It’s a counter productive belief system
@angryhockeyguy2 This is the kind of nonsense that should not exist in amateur hockey. If a player (and family) is paying for any/all designated expenses to play hockey then as a consumer they should be enabled to play wherever they choose