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Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 27, 2023 at 1:35 a.m.
Thread: Why Hasnt This Happened Yet
Bailey is slow, Puljuarjvi just had double hip surgery I think, and Bear isn't even healthy I don't think, More importantly, the Leafs have their own guys that they can play in those roles right now, and on defense in particular they are looking to get upgrades and Bear isn't it. Maybe next year, they would sign JP, but Bailey is probably too old and they Leafs don't need him down the middle either. Bear is probably too small for Treliving's liking. There's also the possibility that none of these guys especially JP are interested in signing in Toronto, Bailey might want to sign near home, Bear could want to sign somewhere where he would be able to push for a top 4 role, and Puljujarvi probably hated EDM by the end because of the media, pretty sure they broke him since we did say maybe he's not cut out for hockey if he can't produce with the best in the game. The media exposure in Toronto would only be worse.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsSep. 4, 2023 at 1:52 p.m.
Thread: Predicting Core Four Contracts
Ok well I had Matthews not signing tbh but the 3 others...so hard as I think its dominoes...I feel like lots is gonna happen like Matthews will get the C this year or next, its his team...I think Treliving wants him to be THE guy...also depends on results ya? Like if they go to the Final or win they will just open the vault...

<strong>If they don't make round 3 or more...</strong>
Nylander plays out season and signs in San Jose for 7 years and 65M (scores close to 50 in 2024/25)
Marner is traded to...maybe Nashville, Columbus, Chicago or Detroit...extends for 8 years and 12.5...yep 100M
Tavares will make a point of extending and showing his love and loyalty for Toronto...hmmm...3 years 10M...he wont do a Spezza for sure

<strong>If they make final or win cup...</strong>
Marner same deal as above but with Leafs
Nylander still leaves and probably gets way more then above...7 years and 80M
Tavares still the same as above but probably not till following year

That was fun hahaha

Gonna be another big drama year...love it!
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsDec. 20, 2022 at 3:21 p.m.
Thread: Rodion Amirov appreciation post
When Amirov suited up in the MHL, he was lights out. In 17 games for Tolpar Ufa, he tallied 10 goals and 12 assists. His experience in the VHL was a little less fruitful, but he still managed to tally three points in five regular season games for Toros Neftekamsk. At the beginning of the season, he was battle tested at the KHL level, but he did not get a ton of playing time, which impacted his offensive production (two assists in 21 games). He made his KHL debut during the 2019-20 season at just 18 years

One of my favorite things about Amirov is his ability to read playing surface and identify which teammate is going where. When the Russian prospect is about to make a pass, he seems to identify the desired area where his teammate will be and deliver the pass to that spot.

While not a dynamic fast skater, he has some of the best crossovers to help him accelerate up and down the ice. Amirov is not known for his shot and is more known for his two-way game. He is defensively responsible and when he sees his defenseman pinch and jump into the cycle, he drops back to the blue-line to provide support for the other defenseman. In the defensive zone, Amirov is a versatile defender. He is always in gear and is often seen identifying open lanes in the zone and quickly moving to that lane to shut it down. There are moments where Amirov is providing support/insurance along the boards for a fellow teammate who is executing a poke-check or bodycheck. In addition, you can expect Amirov to play the puck and use his poke-checking ability to neutralize the attack. He brings the same poke-checking style to his offensive zone and neutral zone play.


Rodion Amirov, based on most scouting reports, is the ideal prospect: a winger with a 200 foot game, a good shooter with good hands, a strong work ethic, and a great mind on the ice.


How anyone can argue against picking a winger with a strong mind who is great in all three zones, plays successfully on both the PP and PK, and already has pro experience in the 2nd best league in the world is ridiculous.
Forum: NHL SigningsAug. 9, 2023 at 3:54 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs signed Martin Jones (1 Year / $875,000 AAV)
The Kraken definitely got their money's worth out of Jones last year. There weren't high expectations with him but he played quite well over the first half of the season and was part of the reason why Seattle got off to as good of a start as they did. However, his gaudy win totals were a bit misleading, since a number of them had more to do with the Kraken's goalscoring in front of him rather than his play. Sure enough, Jones came crashing back down to earth down the stretch and Grubauer reclaimed the starter's net. With Gru, Daccord, and the returning Driedger, Seattle's pretty set in net for this year so there wasn't really room to bring Jones back. I am a bit surprised he signed with the Leafs; Jones is pretty clearly the third option there and I thought he'd latch on with a team where he'd have a much cleaner path to a backup role. However, I wouldn't be surprised if he gets claimed off waivers by a team who loses one of their goalies to injury during training camp and needs a replacement.