Yeah, Demelo would probably be an upgrade over Bogo, but tbh hes got loads of experience and for what hes being paid, not really a bad bargain. I wouldnt say this group is much of an upgrade over what they actually did, but I think what they actually did is pretty okay. Obviously youre never going to be able to sign a difference maker with the big 4 plus rielly plus a 1G, so I think with what they had to work with, they did alright

Or he played with Giordano for years and this, in theory, makes him a partner for Reilly.

Not bad, however I think you underestimate the Bogosian signing. He'll be a beast in a 3rd pair role and a great mentor for that young blueline especially to Dermott/Sandin.

I don't know much about DeMelo so I don't know if he's a great upgrade over Holl especially when all Leafs fans were talking about how good Muzzin-Holl was defensively.

I will be bold and say the Leafs win the Atlantic.

1. Brodie should be "that" ideal partner for Reilly

2. Muzzin-Holl is a very underrated shut down pair.

3. The blueline is the deepest it has been in years. Hell, Dermott is going to be fighting for playing time.

4. The 3rd line needed a make over (and you know I championed that position). Although this version may not be as offensively gifted, defensively is lightvyears better (a point you eluded to)

5. Dare I say the Leafs blueline is better than Boston's right now? Not replacing Krug leaves a massive hole in their top 4, and that is not bringing up an aging core.

6. We can't say Tampa is better because they have about $10-$12 million to dump.

7. Back to the Leafs.... did I mention the forward depth that wasn't there last year either? Keefe has more opitions in the bottom 6 than I do at a Chinese buffet. And we can discuss how Vesey or Simmonds or Kerfoot could fill a top 6 role in event of injury.

8. The Campbell factor. Maybe the best backup this side of Khobudin. (No offense to Jake Allen but....). Means Freddie may only have to play 50 games, so that when the show really begins, he isn't more burnt out than Pauly Shore doing stand up in a Community Centre.

Dubas out did himself. This team given the flat cap is awefully good.

Wayne over Perry becuase wayne is more physical but other then that I like this.

I like what Dubas added.
Would have loved to have DeMelo but the reality is we never got the chance.

I think this team is about the same as what we have already overall.


I look forward to watching the Leafs play as they are but really hoping for a taxi squad allowed for all teams.

Will you kindly stop adding my screen name to all of your AGMs...please!

bottom 6 is kinda weak

Thanks for the feedback. I agree, I think Dubas did a great job overall considering how little cap space he had to work with. This is probably the Leafs' best blueline under the Auston Matthews era.

Thanks for the feedback. Bogosian had a decent playoffs, but his sample size over the past 3 seasons overall have been pretty bad. Hopefully in a sheltered role he'll be alright.

Worlds slowest 4th line

Hyman cracked the league at like 23/24 years old.