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Forum: Toronto Maple Leafs3 hours ago
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 2023 Season Discussion (Part 3)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>LeafsFanForSomeReason</b></div><div>If he’s retained, yes absolutely. He was a prime change of scenery candidate. Guy has a history of being able to put the puck in the net (scored at a 20 goal pace 4 times by age 24) and has shown an ability to produce in the playoffs. He’s one of my favourite targets. Really think he would do well here.</div></div>

I wouldn’t be opposed to Kevin Labanc either. Can’t see him costing much (even with some retention)
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There has been sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much thrown out there about the Leafs and what they might do.

The one thing I believe the most is, Keefe and co value Kerfoot and what he brings defensively. I don’t share their same desire but that’s whatever.

Friedman saying” I know the organization listens to Keefe on this kind of thing. They trust their coach and his opinion. My belief is before they move on from Kerfoot, they have to convince Keefe there are other options. I think they would like Holmberg to be one of those guys. They were really hoping Holmberg would be a player this year. Even though faceoffs are a bit of a struggle, he is showing he is going to be something. In Kerfoot’s case, in particular, <strong>I think they are going to have to convince Keefe that someone can do the job better.</strong>”

I feel like Beauvillier or Leblanc could be those types of players Keefe would like. The only real caveat being both those guys don’t play the PK.
Forum: Toronto Maple Leafs5 hours ago
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 Prospect Updates
<div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fi" dir="ltr">Eetu Koivistoisen kauden 12. 🎯 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HIFK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#HIFK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Liiga?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#Liiga</a> 🎥: <a href="https://twitter.com/CMoreSportFi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">@CMoreSportFi</a> <a href="https://t.co/0CPbxDnPVT" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/0CPbxDnPVT</a></p>— Helsingin IFK (@HIFKHockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/HIFKHockey/status/1620490077276352512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Hard to see how he was created with a secondary assist (might come off) but for now Hirvonen continues to add on points.
Forum: NHL7 hours ago
Thread: 2022-23 NHL Season Discussion Thread #9: Bruce, There it Goes
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Db1899</b></div><div>Projections for next season IMO

Beauvillier : 22 G, 25 A 47 pts

Raty : 18 G 28 A 46 pts

Horvat: 22 G , 18 A 40 pts</div></div>

<div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/isles?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#isles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#Canucks</a> Live look at the Canucks' GM.(I swear I'm not mean.) <a href="https://t.co/AjSTZ9XTPD" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://t.co/AjSTZ9XTPD</a> <a href="https://t.co/LgVGWeG4xI" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/LgVGWeG4xI</a></p>— Matt (@islanders_takes) <a href="https://twitter.com/islanders_takes/status/1620308028359868416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Forum: NHL19 hours ago
Thread: 2022-23 NHL Season Discussion Thread #9: Bruce, There it Goes
<div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wrote up my thoughts on the Bo Horvat trade. Will be doing these for each big deal this deadline <a href="https://twitter.com/EPRinkside?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">@EPRinkside</a>On his increased offensive output, the upgrade he provides + the risk NYI is taking, and why going this route signals positive change for Canucks<a href="https://t.co/vF8zFIxen9" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://t.co/vF8zFIxen9</a></p>— Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) <a href="https://twitter.com/DimFilipovic/status/1620254691342032902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 31, 2023</a></blockquote>

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This was a hell of a breakdown
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsYesterday at 3:25 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 Prospect Updates
<div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NHL PROSPECT ROUNDUP:Prospect analyst <a href="https://twitter.com/SEllisHockey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">@SEllisHockey</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoJetsGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#GoJetsGo</a> prospect Chaz Lucius' incredible WHL debut, the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blackhawks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#Blackhawks</a>' smooth offensive defenseman Kevin Korchinksi and more:<a href="https://t.co/hgsZBRYerm" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://t.co/hgsZBRYerm</a></p>— Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) <a href="https://twitter.com/DailyFaceoff/status/1620154884778598418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 30, 2023</a></blockquote>

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- “It’s never easy to put up points as a young forward in the Finnish Liiga, and Roni Hirvonen knows that all too well. But the 21-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs prospect has five points in his past four games, marking one of the best stretches of his tenure with HIFK in his fourth year in the Finnish Liiga. He’s third among U-21 scorers, and while HIFK has struggled to put up goals, Hirvonen has started to show some decent consistency. His significant pro experience will help for when he eventually heads over to North America, which could happen as early as the end of this season after signing an entry-level contract back in May.”
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsYesterday at 8:41 a.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 Prospect Updates
<div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#LeafsForever</a> prospect Nikita Grebyonkin named Best Rookie for Week 21. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KHL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#KHL</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZCzSilXvHK" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/ZCzSilXvHK</a></p>— Hockey News Hub (@HockeyNewsHub) <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyNewsHub/status/1620021650015285249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 30, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsYesterday at 8:38 a.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 Prospect Updates
<div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">🚨 Taylor Beck 🍎 Dmitri Ovchinnikov <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#LeafsForever</a> 1-0 Sibir <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KHL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#KHL</a> <a href="https://t.co/wWj0KsaWtH" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/wWj0KsaWtH</a></p>— Hockey News Hub (@HockeyNewsHub) <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyNewsHub/status/1620019517123592193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 30, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Nice pass from Ovchinnikov to setup the easy goal. His 4th assist in last 6 games. He has 5 goals and 12 points in 57 KHL games this year.
Forum: NHLYesterday at 12:08 a.m.
Thread: 2022-23 NHL Season Discussion Thread #9: Bruce, There it Goes
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>A_Habs_fan</b></div><div><div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I can confirm via the Coyotes that Anaheim forward Trevor Zegras did not say anything about Troy Stecher’s father during their dust-up last night but, per a team source, he crossed the line with “some very inappropriate comments.”Stecher has declined comment on the topic.</p>— Craig Morgan (@CraigSMorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigSMorgan/status/1619846541027741699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 29, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Zegras might not have said THE bad thing but he still said A bad thing to Troy Stecher</div></div>

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Never change Brad
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsYesterday at 11:45 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 Prospect Updates
<div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Unreal effort by Mack to get his 23rd goal of the season 🫡Mack is now tied with Jack Harvey for first in the <a href="https://twitter.com/USHL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">@USHL</a> in points with 45 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/H14ID6Wp6F" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://t.co/H14ID6Wp6F</a> <a href="https://t.co/So8ogYrM2M" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/So8ogYrM2M</a></p>— Chicago Steel (@ChicagoSteel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoSteel/status/1619854914456530950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 30, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Just an unreal saucer pass from Moldenhauer, hell of a finish too from Celebrini.

<div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">🐆 <a href="https://t.co/RJHhkBEPGZ" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://t.co/RJHhkBEPGZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/7SXgQfbmXc" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/7SXgQfbmXc</a></p>— Chicago Steel (@ChicagoSteel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoSteel/status/1619853555174891520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 30, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Another primary assist for Moldenhauer, again, ridiculous finish from Celebrini.

Two point night for Moldy.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsYesterday at 9:26 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 Prospect Updates
<div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">STEEVER FROM THE SIDE 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/Ip9PVplR1e" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/Ip9PVplR1e</a></p>— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) <a href="https://twitter.com/TorontoMarlies/status/1619826873479086082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 29, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Steeves gets his 14th goal on the year. With that assist, Semyon Der-Arguchintsev hit a new high for points in a season with 33 (9-24) in 40 games. His previous high was over 51 games (32 points)

I would really like to see him get another opportunity while Matthews is out. Let him have the 3C role. His puck-carrying skills are elite, he is a zone entry machine.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsSun. at 2:54 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2022 2023 Season Discussion (Part 3)
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Nathaniel</b></div><div><div class="tweet"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Keefe on Murray: "There's something there that’s going to require some time for sure. The length of time we won't quite know really until we come back from the break. We'll have a better idea of exactly where that's at." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leafs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">#Leafs</a></p>— Terry Koshan 🇺🇦 (@koshtorontosun) <a href="https://twitter.com/koshtorontosun/status/1619784432038342657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">January 29, 2023</a></blockquote>

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sigh</div></div>

Future tandem next year: Samsonov Woll 🤷‍♂️