the only defender you should expect 20 goals from is Cale Makar
what Leafs fans are happy about is a right shot, 40-60 point guy who can move the puck, skate, play 20 minutes, be an actual threat offensively and is a bit of a prick
Darren Raddysh is a Leaf and I love it
If anything, this coaching search has taught us that Friedman is the undisputed GOAT.
Only insider not throwing names at the wall, only insider saying 'I think there's a name here I'm missing'. Everyone else was just guessing
Our King.
On Steve Simmons...
I have no issue with the premise of his question, asked cordially.
For example:
"Based on my research, it seems John Chayka's a polarizing figure around the league. In fact, most of the people I talked to were surprised by your decision to hire him. Can you elaborate on your due diligence process and share your perspective on the incidents which led to punishment from the league?"
I mean, that's a heater as written.
I have an issue with calling John Chayka a liar and a con man, as corroborated by 19 of 20 anonymous sources.
I have an issue with an experienced journalist hijacking the press conference, turning it into a spectacle about an uncommonly explosive question. Especially in this setting. I think it's a disservice to the staff and the fan base.
The biggest issue I have, though, is that he directed the question to Keith Pelley. John Chayka is sitting right next to him. If you want to call the guy a liar and a con man, at least have the courtesy to say it to him directly.
The problem is... it's a lot like when a Karen starts an argument with an employee at a Best Buy. Karen has no obligation to conduct herself in any particular way - she's free to fly off the handle. The employees are wearing a uniform. There are customers in the store. They don't have the same luxury. It's a gutless exchange.
Par for the course from Steve Simmons.
AJ Greer with one of the most malicious hits in a long time. This isn’t reckless. You can watch him make a conscious decision in real time. Should warrant a lengthy suspension.
At least they sold? Nic Roy deal was pretty good value, but the other two deals today just goes to show that Brad probably shouldn’t be the GM anymore after this season with this kind of asset management.
Leafs end the TDL with:
OUT:
Nic Roy
Bobby McMann
Scott Laughton
IN:
2027 CDTL 1st (COL)
2027 2nd (SEA)
CDTL 3rd (LA, goes to a second if LA makes playoffs)
2026 4th
2026 CDTL 5th
So many of the Marner conversations today missed the mark. People wanna point at Marner or Toronto and say one or the other was the problem. But the two just didn’t mix well. It was too much pressure. Playing on Canada comes with a lot of pressure, too, but it’s different
So Tkachuk pulls BS 180 feet from the puck, is finally forced to answer for it, and is promptly fed his ENTIRE lunch by Hagel. About time. Then, Forsling continues punching a downed opponent, a major no-no.
This is on the NHL. Step in and reign FLA in. This is ridiculous.