Pimlach

1975 - Better hockey team, better home arena, better league, better behavior, and better times.

Considering his TOI, I hardly ever hear Marner's name in the playoffs.

McKinnon and Maker will keep them in contention. They can re-tool for a year or two. I don't see them slipping into the bottom half of the league with the core that they have.

Yes, I think Ruff was talking about Samuelsson when he talked "pre-conceived thoughts on players" or however he worded it. Fair or not, the non-response to the Thompson head hit was a factor. I watched it again today and not only did he not respond, he actually backed down when challenged by Sigenthaler. That unfortunate event aside, he also has a weak net front presence. There is very little physical aspect to his game. I can't help but thinking he, like Cozens, was developed poorly. Too much money, too much on ice responsibility, too many expectations as a leader - all at a very young age with almost no resume to back it up. Thanks a lot Kevyn.

No. Byram for Schneider and something else.

Mathews has 401 goals and over 727 point in 629 games, includes two 60 goal seasons. Where is he going to guy and not be the main guy? He is the highest paid player in the NHL.

So you don't want to trade Quinn or Samuelsson? Who would you trade to improve the team? Sound like only the goalies and Byram?

Worst and most entitled fans in North America. The fans gave up at 2-0, you could feel the air coming out of the arena. Once again the whole team and their fans show they deserve each other. Biz was railing on his team in the intermission prior to the 3rd period, he is a true Leave fan. And why does a national broadcast hockey analyst and color man have to declare a favorite team. Biz is a Bush League clown show. And shouldn't the fans in Toronto know better than to litter the ice during play, someone threw a Leafs sweater on the ice during play?

He is still good, he is no longer a difference maker top line player, but a great 3rd line guy. He knows how to win.

Leaves salut their crowd to a chorus of boos and jeers. Worst fans in any league. Biz made excuses for them, they paid $5000 a ticket in the lower bowl. Boo hoo. Edmonton Florida is my bet for the final.

The Rat scores an ENG

Cats answer. 47 seconds later Marchand again with an apple. 🍎

Tie Domi in the building. His kid gets the Leaves on the board.

Finding players like Tkachuk and Ekblad will be tough.

Marchand was excellent that period. He is a spare part third liner on Florida and has played just 1 minute less than Barkov and Reinhart. He kills the Leafs and his coach knows it.

Great 2nd period. Now shut up Bisonette.

Wow Florida winning every puck battle. They are all over Trono.

3 in a row. Go Cats.

Keep it up Cats.

Seth Jones quiets the Scotia Garden. Blow Leaves Blow.

I would be upset to see Tuch and/or Peterka leave. Byram being moved seems inevitable. Moving Quinn and Muel would not bother me. Moving UPL, that depends on what is coming in.

Kulich and Levi could eventually become a good haul for Reinhart but right now this trade is in Florida’s. favor. Reinhart’s SC winning game 7 goal is going to be hard to beat. Plus he is a steady two way 50 goal scorer. Im doubting they will ever regret the trade.

Some good players at forward. Very still young overall. A lot of similar style players and most of them lack a two-way game. They need another top 6 veteran, not sold on Norris due to health reasons but a good and healthy season from him would be a pleasant surprise. They need better play from the bottom 6 in the line up. Some true shut down players. Last off-seasons 4th line remake was not a success. Get a guy that will punch the lights out of people and can play 4th line minutes.