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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2023 at 5:59 p.m.
Thread: realistic where nothing major happens
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Billy739</b></div><div>Ouch , Dumba is making 2.5m ?
What did he do ? Pull a Galchenyuk ?
How's he only getting 2.5m and Brodie got 5m from TML?

More to the point Brodie isnt your problem
Playing him on RD is TML major mistake.
Since 1995 TML has REFUSED to Sign a Right Handed Defensman.
Never mind the fact that the RHD they let walk went to DET to win Multiple Cups as theirs.
Its been the same stupid **** for 30 year from that entire organization cause their owners dont know hockey they see TML a Brand they can market for profit , thats it.
Its sad cause their fans deserve better then this
But not having a RHD on top pair playing 22-25 minutes you're giving up coverage on half the shooting lanes available trying to keep an active stick on your backhand.
In terms of Odds its like 3/1 odds normally of breaking up the play on your natural side vs 10/1 odds on your back hand.
No matter how good he is on his backhand it pales in comparison to someone playing their natural side.

IF TML could get Erik Karlsson beside Reilly its IMO a sure thing as far as breaking the NHL longest reigning Cup drought</div></div>

How would adding a true top pairing RHD make Toronto's big four learn how to play playoff hockey?
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 10, 2023 at 3:46 p.m.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMay 5, 2023 at 2:03 p.m.
Thread: Leafs 2022 2023 Season Discussion Thread (Part 6: Quest for the Cup)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Nathaniel</b></div><div>Knies is out for 2 games with a concussion... Leafs need to respond to s*** like this. Can't let Bennett get off scot-free. If the Leafs dont play a heavier game in Game 3, this series is over</div></div>

I think the best way for the Leafs to respond is to target Bob and Barkov. Like accidental falling on goalie, drive the net, make them push you into the goalie. Then when Florida reacts, team toughness mentality. Nobody has to drop gloves, just tie up a guy and eat a couple gloved punches to the face if you have to and hopefully they take the dumb penalty. With Barkov, he needs to be hit every time he has the puck. Small jabs, taps and cross checks at every opportunity.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMay 2, 2023 at 11:35 a.m.
Thread: Leafs 2022 2023 Season Discussion Thread (Part 6: Quest for the Cup)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Nathaniel</b></div><div><div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="da" dir="ltr">Leafs’ projected lineup in Game 1:Knies — Matthews — NylanderJärnkrok — Tavares — MarnerBunting — O’Reilly — AcciariAston-Reese — Kämpf — KerfootMcCabe — BrodieRielly — SchennGiordano — LiljegrenSamsonov</p>— Jonas Siegel (@jonassiegel) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonassiegel/status/1653416278558638080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">May 2, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Holl-elujah</div></div>

Really love seeing Knies quickly moving up the lineup. I kind of would prefer him with JT and Marner though. I feel like him and JT have a similar skill set and could really dominate the play along the boards in deep and Marner looking to set up either is deadly. I don't hate him with Matthews either just expect Matthews line to get the tougher line matchup. I was worried about Lilly going in after not playing for so long but he looked solid to me and can't wait to see him tonight!
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMay 1, 2023 at 3:20 p.m.
Thread: Leafs 2022 2023 Season Discussion Thread (Part 6: Quest for the Cup)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Sign_em_up000000</b></div><div>Rielly was the sieries MVP IMO... guy's been in absolute beast mode last year's playoffs (remember when he fought 2 guys last year, 1 right after the other) and again this year. I agree sammy was spectacular when we needed him and he certainly was the better goalie in the sieries which isn't easy to do when going up against Vas.</div></div>

I agree with you and have long been a fan of Rielly's effort level come playoffs. Even in years previous years where we've lost, Rielly has been the most consistent in terms of effort. Also it's nice to see all the big boys putting up points. That used to be a huge criticism of the Leafs in the playoffs as well. Can't wait to watch them in round 2!