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Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 30, 2020 at 6:54 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 27, 2020 at 12:10 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 27, 2020 at 11:53 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 27, 2020 at 11:46 a.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Bostonbruinsgerneralmanager</b></div><div>Even as a Bruins fan, I absolutely love this team, but they should trade Drouin. He's a waste of cap space and they can live w/out him especially if they are active this offseason.</div></div>

dude. I agree. Big time.

Clearly, management loves the guy since he has had so many years of 'proving himself' but man I am done and have been done waiting for Drouin since 2018.

Great, he gets 50 pts - MTL has had literally only 50 pt players most of my life. So we traded our LHD prospect who would have boosted the team to a new level (especially then, our defense was ****) for another depth forward. Great; sounds about Habs!

There is a distinct fear in MTL management when it comes to stars. Whether their 'star' quality expires, the star doesn't want to sign in Quebec, or management will not urge the GM to go guns-blazing for an elite forward. So when my team DOES go for a forward in some manner, I and other fans get EXCITED. Then he turns out to be a pass-first opportunity forward who consistently shows amazing potential but does not produce. Kovalchuk said that Drouin is the most talented Hab, which to me sounds ridiculous - Ilya must've been watching practice Drouin and not in-game Drouin.

Drouin needs to be traded. MTL is stuck waiting for this guy to prove his worth because to me, he is a weaker Alex Galchenyuk.

THIS YEAR BETTER be the deciding factor for the guy. Great playoff bubble play, though (Suzuki's amazing performance made him look better than he is).
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 27, 2020 at 11:38 a.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Copenhagen</b></div><div>Another thing is obviously Oilers do not have probles scoring goals, McDavid is great with Nuge who is 100 times the better player than Byron. The problem with the Oilers is their defensive play. You should really watch them sometime so you can see for yourself.</div></div>

Well, you should probably actually take a look at Byron cause you kinda just contradicted yourself.

Realistically, it is apparent that Byron's $3.4mil AAV is ugly as hell and that along with the fact Byron has played 85 games in two seasons. There is a good chance MTL will keep Byron until his contract expires due to those huge factors. (Like you said)

Though you say that EDM does not need offensive help but rather defensive which is kind of exactly what Byron brings to the table. You did point out the most logical reasons as to why a team wouldn't want Byron, but you can't say "he problem with the Oilers is their defensive play." then go ahead and say "Byron is brutal, I wouldnt even trade Neal for him." that is just delusional, and if you truly believe that you definitely have not seen Byron perform.

Byron is considered one of the best waiver claims in a long time. When he is healthy (which is rare) he is a counter-attack machine: extremely, VERY fast skater: changes direction and momentum better than a lot of the forward group in MTL (which is a clearly very fast team). Specifically, Byron is amazing defensively; loves to bring the puck out of the d-zone and create breakouts, most of his goals scored his entire MTL career consisted of short-handed breakaways and fast breakout play.

Byron would be extremely worthy in EDM, clearly more then you think. EDM is packed full of one dimensional offensive talent. There is a gigantic lack of two-way play in EDM, that really isn't that hard to acknowledge. Byron would add a two-way and veteran/NHL readiness to an offensive core that has speed on the wing, who blocks shots, and who can score the odd shorty here and there.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 17, 2020 at 2:07 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 17, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 16, 2020 at 5:58 p.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Oodz</b></div><div>LMAO ur kidding me! Josh Anderson the dude who had FOUR points in 26 games will be a 50 point scorer sure buddy.

Leafs potential 80 point scorers:

1. Matthews
2. Tavares
3. Nylander
4. Reilly
5. Marner

Potential 60 point scorers:
1. Hyman

Potential 50 point scorers:
1. Ilya Mikhievy
2. Maybe Kerfoot

Montreal has NO STAR players up front. They have 1 all star upfront and THATS IT. when’s the last time u saw a team reply on one good line and 2 AVERAGE lines to even be considered a contender ???? Weber is so washed and Petry can’t play defense in his own end. Price is the most overrated player in the league and hasn’t been good since 2017. Let’s just get this straight, Leafs are an elite team, Habs are an average team. Leafs are better then the Habs at Offense, Defense and u guys are better at goalie. Even the Sabres are in a much better position that the Habs. U know why? Because they have actual star players on their team. Tatar Gallagher are not STAR players lmaoo. They are very good players but certainly not star players. Nylander our fourth best forward would be the best forward on the Habs. And leafs went thru a coaching change and rebuilt their whole offence last year and still
Finished 3rd in the Atlantic. They were 28-15-5 under Keefe. They sure as hell will be competing for that #1 spot in the Atlantic next year while the Habs will be fighting for the lives to even make the playoffs. And u said Bergevin solved ur problems? He traded a 70 POINT GUY For a guy who had 4 points in 26 games and over paid so much for his contract LMAO.</div></div>

Man, you really don't do your research.

First of all: Anderson was INJURED last year, that's why he 4 points in 26 games. The fact you fail to acknowledge that displays your clear ignorance of facts. Domi put up 70 points in 2019, last season he put up 44 points. A clear regression. Another fact you fail to acknowledge because you know you're wrong.

Second of all: Weber was voted the hardest defenseman to get around BY NHL PLAYERS AROUND THE LEAGUE. Price was voted the hardest goalie to beat by 41.55% of NHL players around the league. So, the 'weber is washed and price is overrated' narrative is so delusional it has only certified my suspicions behind your logic behind your incoherent irrational hockey takes.
<a href="https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/carey-price-shea-weber-atop-nhlpa-player-poll/c-296720528" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/carey-price-shea-weber-atop-nhlpa-player-poll/c-296720528</a>
<a href="https://www.nhlpa.com/player-poll/2019-20" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.nhlpa.com/player-poll/2019-20</a>

Lastly: "when’s the last time u saw a team reply on one good line and 2 AVERAGE lines to even be considered a contender ????" WOW! You've truly proved you really don't follow hockey!
1. 1979-80 Islanders: terrible team on paper and to your point, collected an unlikely star in Butch Goring.
2. '91 Penguins: Lemieux and Jagr were LITERALLY all they had. They carried.
3. 2011 Bruins: they didn't have a player over 65 points....

maybe actually quantify your delusional arguments with some facts or history and you won't sound like the irrational leafs homer logic.

One point you clearly missed: STARS DO NOT EQUAL SUCCESS. YOUR TEAM HAS 3 ELITE SUPERSTARS AND YOU CANNOT MAKE IT PAST THE FIRST ROUND. YOUR STARS ARE CLEARLY NOT HELPING WHAT DO LEAF FANS NOT GET ABOUT THIS: FINISHING HIGH IN THE STANDINGS MEANS NOTHING WHEN YOUR TEAM CONSISTENTLY LOSES IN THE FIRST ROUND.

This season will exemplify what LITERALLY, and I mean LITERALLY, EVERY OTHER HOCKEY FAN has been saying about this leaf team. You're too top-heavy. You destroyed your chances at a balanced and sound team once you spent $40 million on four players.

So, again, have fun watching other teams compete past the second round! Enjoy watching your Ontario rivals in OTT eclipse the Leafs.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 16, 2020 at 12:49 a.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Oodz</b></div><div>whose the bottom 6 winger? the guy who put up 31 goals and was on pace for 72 points? Nice, and ur telling me that I dont watch hockey. KK played half the season in the minors and had 8 points in 36 games! He was a terrible pick when he was drafted, and unless something changes next season he will continue to look terrible. You guys are relying on a sample of 9 playoff games LMAO. Crazy how u delusional fans think youre actually contenders. You guys are the sixth best team in the division, maybe fifth. There is no way Habs are finishing in the top 3 like your buddy said LMAO. This team is a hopeful for the playoffs, nothing more, nothing less. I mean dont forget that at the pause you were 24th in the league and sitting at .500 buddy. And also, please tell me how u can "trust" in KK? I understand Suzuki is a stud, but dont forget that Marner, Nylander, MAtthews all had 60+ points in their rookie seasons. Suzuki wont ever be as good as either one of those players.</div></div>

Yep! You're right - Suzuki will not be like Marner and Matthews due to their rookie performances.

BTW, how have these 'studs' helped the leafs? Haven't really got past the second round since 2013...

See, sure the Habs have had a hard time for the last 4 years... 4 years of a rebuild that put us into the playoffs at the end of the 4th year, to actually BEATING OUT the first matchup (unlike the leafs... like the have not since 2004). Leaf fans love to throw around '.500' stat like you didn't watch every other team BUT YOUR OWN compete in the playoffs for literally 13 years.

The Habs were a losing team these last few seasons, the leafs have been a LOSING FRANCHISE since 1967. Please, do not talk about team performance. When you tank for 5 years, you're eventually gonna wind up getting a Marner and a Matthews. Congratulations: you sucked so bad the league had to give you 2 stars to bring your franchise back to life, and it took over a DECADE. AAAAAAAnd you still haven't made it past the 1st round.

Sure the Habs have choked but, at least we can watch our team play playoff hockey longer than 7 games!
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 16, 2020 at 12:40 a.m.
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Oodz</b></div><div></div></div>

Tatar - 20 goal scorer

Gallagher - 22 goal scorer

Toffoli - 24 goal scorer

Potential 20 goal scorers:
- Armia (16)
- Anderson (27, in 2018)
- Drouin (18, in 2019)
- Suzuki (a stretch, but not irrational to predict)

Potential 50+ Point Players:
1. Tatar
2. Weber
3. Danault
4. Gallagher
5. Petry
6. Suzuki
7. Drouin
8. Anderson

Notice how it isn't just like, ALL on five players? Kinda like how it ALL depends on whether Tavares, Marner, Matthews, Nylander, and Reilly perform to win a game? Yeah... that's kinda the opposite of depth.
Every defender in the current leafs system CLEARLY is not a competent defender (DEFENDER: not offensive-defenseman, such as Sandin). Kinda like how every defender in the habs system that isn't named Chariot, Weber, or Petry was not a competent defender... So, Bergevin got guys who are better at defending.

Dubas needs defensive help clearly on the blue line along within the forward group. So you picked up a Flames defender (one of the worst defensive teams in the league, especially the playoffs) to play RD... whose Left-handed. Then proceeded to add two Jason Spezza 2.0's in Bogosian and Simmonds, both declining pretty much AHL-calibre veterans who don't exactly carry the tank that a 'fast and explosive offensive team' needs to be a threat.

The Leafs holes are still gaping and the forward depth issue is not solved. AT LEAST every fan in the league can admit Bergevin addressed the clear and obvious problems on the team.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 16, 2020 at 12:21 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 16, 2020 at 12:16 a.m.