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Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsOct. 8, 2020 at 5:55 p.m.
Thread: TML draft class since Dubarelli in charge
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Daryl</b></div><div>You don't draft gritty players. Look at the Lightning. They drafted strictly by talent and then through free agency and trades brought in bigger and more rough players (Maroon, Goodrow, Bogosian, etc). Biggest story of the playoffs is how stupid every GM was for passing on Brayden Point at the draft. The NHL isn't about big zero-talent players that can hit; its about fast, high IQ, and skillful players that can produce. Always draft on talent, then bring in the bottom six plugs in free agency to beat up the other teams stars.</div></div>

I think you nailed it. I feel that Dubas is closely following the Tampa Bay model of years past and trying to snatch the Point/Palat/Kucherov type of players. This draft is the perfect example. We'll see how well it worked four-five years from now.
Forum: GM Game 2019-20Sep. 14, 2020 at 10:13 p.m.
Thread: 2019 - 20 GM Game - News and Important Info Thread
Also over the weekend I was bothering all of you with the voting. I tried to make sure that everyone understood what I was asking. Sorry to anyone I confused w my wording. But I got about 24 votes from the 27 nonBOG GMs. The results were as so

20-4 in favor of putting a limit on the number of retained players each team can have on a roster at one time.
(The BOG is still smoothing out the final details)

20 of the 24 GMs liked the idea of the new UFA trade guidelines. I got a lot of good feedback from you guys and we're also looking at how we can improve on the new rules.

I know nothing is ever perfect. But we continue to grow this game making it better as we go. We have a great group, that's why we're successful where others have failed. Please be patient with us, the bog. And also your fellow GMs. After FA we might have another slow period since we don't know anything definitive about next season yet. But we'll make it through
Forum: GM Game 2019-20Sep. 14, 2020 at 10:02 p.m.
Thread: 2019 - 20 GM Game - News and Important Info Thread
A Game Trust has been set up, as a balance of power for the BOG. It will consist of <a href="/users/A_K" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@A_K</a> <a href="/users/matt59" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@matt59</a> and <a href="/users/flamesfan419" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@flamesfan419</a>. Hopefully we can all agree the 3 of them will always put the Game first. And I think everyone gets along with at least 1 of them lol.
They won't be involved in the everyday maintenance of the game. But the idea is that they can step in if the bog is in the wrong or makes a mistake. Also they can be of help to the bog in voting or anything involving the game really. If a BOG vote is split, they could be used, then if a 4-4 tie occurs, we could go to a league vote.
I'm not saying to send all your complaints to the Game Trust, but if a gm has a grievance with a BOG ruling they can ask the GT to look into it.

Hopefully this helps anyone who doesn't feel properly represented in the game. Feel free to contact me w questions
Forum: GM Game 2019-20Sep. 1, 2020 at 1:20 a.m.
Thread: 2019 - 20 GM Game - News and Important Info Thread
Hello all,

The day has come. Free Agency is about to commence. Beginning tomorrow (Sept. 1) at 11am est I will be accepting bids on the UFA's. Please note, No retracting/changing bids and no offering bids to players from past days.

Here is the Google Sheets link informing all of you of each days UFA's.

<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_XYKPWroGbd48DvVXqQDDzgGrwEHYo5Z8dz7AJNP5tU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_XYKPWroGbd48DvVXqQDDzgGrwEHYo5Z8dz7AJNP5tU/edit?usp=sharing</a>

If the link doesn't work ask me and I will send it to you, but don't be lazy and waste my time as this will take a lot of time.

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Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsAug. 12, 2020 at 12:25 p.m.
Thread: Post play in round thoughts
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Daryl</b></div><div>I certainly wouldn't use the word "dramatically", but moving two of Kappy/Johnsson/Mikheyev for RHD help should play a major role in solidifying our D. Leafs need a good shut down guy like Josh Manson to really keep our play in our own zone more consistent. Overall though I felt we were pretty solid against Columbus, our offense looked pretty deadly but had a hard time creating grade A scoring chances thanks to Tortorella's boring to watch but effective defensive system. Our defense was okay, and losing Muzzin definitely didn't help. Ultimately we lost because the Jackets scored on some lucky bounces, Korpisalo played like a god, Andersen let in some flukes, and Rielly, Barrie, and Ceci kept make defensive blunders.</div></div>

At least the Leafs won't have Ceci and Barrie back next setons. IMO Barrie has the Leafs worse Dman this season And Reilly...great with the puck. Average at best when defending. Manson and a lot of these RHDs that are so coveted by Leaf and non fans really aren't that special anymore.
Leafs are razor thin in NHL depth, and any injuries sure will be very damaging unless they acquire another NHL competent Dman or two.