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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 9, 2022 at 3:23 a.m.
Thread: KANE REQUESTS TRADE TO LEAFS
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>evelutions2</b></div><div>With teams like Ottawa emerging, and Detroit and Buffalo potentially taking that next step, I wouldn't put it past the Leafs to miss the playoffs. Tampa will make it more than likely, with Florida also being a likely lock. Boston is falling, Montreal is rebuilding, and the 3 teams already mentioned are on the rise. Ottawa is definitely starting their push next season, and Detroit and Buffalo are close. Not to mention with how tough the Metro still is, I have a hard time seeing the Atlantic taking both wild cards. Carolina, NYR, and Pittsburgh are likely locks in the Metro. Washington is falling, but not completely ruled out yet. NYI are also on the cusp, along with Columbus. NJ is on the rise as well, but I doubt they make that push this year. Is it still likely the Leafs make the playoffs, yes, but the East right now is as tough as it has been, with 12 teams really competing for 8 spots. So yes it is quite possible</div></div>

I think my response got lost, so if so this is a repeat ignore.

But this argument is pretty down on the leafs, and assuming that a 40 pt gap between the leafs and the Sens, Sabres and Red Wings get magicked away while seeming to me to argue that only the Leafs and not the Panthers or Tampa could be overtaken by them. Realistically the chances of them missing the playoffs would be about 1 percent and no more notable then most top teams.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 9, 2022 at 2:45 a.m.
Thread: KANE REQUESTS TRADE TO LEAFS
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>evelutions2</b></div><div>Why would Kane even bother waiving for a pretender? Face it, even if Kane did that, it would still be a first round exit, if the Leafs even make the playoffs. Sure that's a great top 6, but what little depth they had is now being replaced with even less depth. Campbell is not signing that, as he will likely get 5+mil. So I ask again, why would Kane even consider waiving to Toronto if he knows he won't even make it out of the first round?</div></div>

Out of all the criticisms to give the agm (the fact that Kane would cost much more) this is a weird one to bring up. How much depth is being lost? Just one bottom pairing D and one Top 9 forward. And are you honestly telling me the Leafs won't make the playoffs lol. As for first round loss, you don't think this roster could make it to the 2nd round at minimum.

The goaltending is only possible if Campbell takes a discount. Possible if unlikely.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 9, 2022 at 2:37 a.m.
Thread: Genius Moves
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Jded</b></div><div>Because he has star talent (literally been an all-star three times). If you judge a goalie by blindly looking at their save % then sure, he dropped off the last three years, which totally coincidentally aligns to when the ducks team went to crap and stopped playing competent hockey. Watch the ducks play and you’ll see it’s impossible for any goalie to sit back there and manage a .920 save % for a good sample size. It was crazy that Stolarz managed it at the sample he did, but if he played the sample Gibson did it would have been the same or worse. GMs will be smart enough to value him. If they don’t offer enough value, the ducks will happily keep him</div></div>

To be fair he has had a negative GSAA according to href for the last 3 seasons, and same thing with money pucks Goals Saved above expected.

So there definitely a very risky choice to hope for a rebound for a new team.

I don't watch the ducks his bad is their D and defensive structure?
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 8, 2022 at 3:17 p.m.
Thread: Renovations
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KMarner10</b></div><div>My only thing is Lankinen and Comrie have shown glimpses of being a #1 goalie. They're relatively young (Lank 27, Comrie 26) and at least to start the season, they could be good options. If there is an obvious need after a few months, then a trade can be made.

Also, I think that signing Strome and Puljujärvi to multiple years can prove beneficial for both of them, as I can't see them making much more in the future. This also gives the Leafs security going forward, not having to worry about resigning them along with the core 4.</div></div>

I see the reasoning for the former I just don't think the risk isn't worth it, so much pressure on Toronto Starters job that I would want to go with the best option possible, especially cause it might cost the GM their job lol.

As for the later I agree somewhat could be a opportunity for security for them and good value for the leafs, but the need for a starter is more pressing then term for them.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 8, 2022 at 10:01 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 6, 2022 at 2:51 a.m.
Thread: PALAT THE MISSING PIECE FOR LEAFS CUP WIN
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MoreHitzSeider</b></div><div>Typical Leafs fan delusion. Studs and Duds doesn't work. Quality depth wins. Look at Colorado. Shiny Toy syndrome has failed Dubie. Well in the playoffs anyway.

Matthews is gone in 2 years as a UFA. Tavares has lost a step and shouldn't be playing C. Marner loves his dirty dangles and Matthews loves his sick snipes. Great for the regular season but doesn't win you playoff games. Nylander should be traded but never will be while Dubas is Leafs GM. Pokemon Leafs. Gotta keep em all!</div></div>

Lol that second take is pure hot take garbage. What wins you playoff series is goals simple as, do Stamkos's Snipes suddenly not win playoff series. I agree depth scoring is what has cost the Leafs at times particularly this year, but I don't think it's impossible to win with stars and duds I think Pittsburgh did it similarly. As for Matthews UFA you have as much insight as anyone else here, which means none. Frankly if he wasn't a Leaf I doubt people would say he'd leave.

Obviously until the Leafs win a round these comments will never end.