The Chicago Sexual Harassments have been awarded Connor Bedard
- senstroll

As Leafs fans, you all need to stop going on these pilgrimages in the search for fairness.

Terrible poop happens out in the world, and this whole Chicago thing shouldn’t have any bearing on how Leafs fans feel. Those involved absolutely should be held accountable. But the team sucked poop, and got Bedard as a result, which is the way it goes.

The Leafs need to get some “unfair” players in their roster, and do some more unfair poop to try to help them finally win a cup. Nobody will care if they go on to win a Cup. The winning party writes history.

I’ve been saying this for 8 years now. Stop whining about the bad guys on the other team, and go get some. Roberts, Tucker, Corson, Domi were bumholes and we loved them. And they got us to two conference finals.

Also why after a 20 goal 57 point season with 13 points in 18 playoff games gets Domi a 3M one year contract at 28...but why do I see fans saying he will get a 3-4 year deal worth 4M-4.5M after a 47 point 8 goal season at 29?

Are and trying to prepare themselves or do they actually believe he will get that type of money if he wants to stay?
- Santo_44

The Leafs. You answered it yourself!

I think Bert is on his way to Utah on a 7 year 5.5mil deal they will regret immediately.
- AdamFrench

I will believe it when I see it.

I think Utah blows their load on D in free agency.

The Leafs. You answered it yourself!
- AdamFrench

I think Domi took less to sign with the leafs on a 1 year...You would think he could have gotten at least 3.5 and maybe 4M somewhere else.

Wasn't Chicago talking 4.5M with him?

Anyways if he signs here for 3-4 years I think its 3.5M max.

I think Domi took less to sign with the leafs on a 1 year...You would think he could have gotten at least 3.5 and maybe 4M somewhere else.

Wasn't Chicago talking 4.5M with him?

Anyways if he signs here for 3-4 years I think its 3.5M max.
- Santo_44

My guess, Domi 3 yr deal at 3.5M per. Bert, a 3 yr deal at $4M per

I’d be in jail, cuz I woulda beat the (frank) outta’ Buzzed Aldrich. As a player or parent, or as an employee of the Black Hawks.
- Woderwick

When I wrote the word "pissed" I really wanted to write something much more dark and detailed (think of a scene from Hannibal).

Where is his urge to "kill someone over" stronger though?
The above...or wnning the Stanley cup?
- Fakepartofme

All I'm saying is that...IMHO....I think Management may have kept JQ somewhat in the dark since he was coaching the NHL team in the playoffs and NOT his department.

It's just more of a HR/Legal/Management issue and even if he did know his job would be to report it. That's it. It's not his job to deal with it and in fact the legal department would make sure he stayed out of it unless needed to testify. Lawyers do not want non legals screwing up a legal matter.

Grabo making a comeback!

https://thehockeynews.com...asing-pro-hockey-comeback

I just assume the league has more/greater facts than what we can read in that report. Bowman put some stronger facts on the table about what JQ said/did so there's some debate about what he might have known. Also, the fact that the league didn't do anything to Cheveldayoff when he was in the same meeting and presumably knew the same things as JQ leads me to believe there's so real smoke to the idea that JQ knew a little more than reported.

I'm just going to assume that he wouldn't allow the league to be unfair/arbitrary about his punishment. He hasn't collected a paycheque in 3 years so if he had room to beef ...I'm going to assume he'd be beefing.
- The Law

Yeah, I have to agree with this.

The easy comparison is Pete Rose.

But the main difference with that one is that they never released the report (which supposedly had concrete proof he bet on his own team).

There's probably two arguments here:

1) Does he deserve a second chance?

2) Do you really want the Leafs to be the ones to give it to him?

Yes.

Thank you Ontario for the WTF!!! warning text message.

I'd really like Domi back. Even with his hot streak at the end of the year, I never really warmed up to Bertuzzi. If I were trying to describe him to someone I wouldn't even know how. He doesn't hit. He's not a good passer. He has an average shot. He's not particularly fast nor creative. He's not a north/south guy, but he doesn't really carry the puck. He's not good defensively.

He's like a drunken whirling dervish - all over the ice, often times having fallen down - who occasionally accomplishes something worthy, but I'm never sure if he actually intended to or if it just happened because at some point the puck is bound to ricochet off of him since he's all over the place all the time.

The only way I would want Bert back is if he was taking a lot less than he thinks he's worth.
- Monkeypunk

Bert looks like he’s using somebody else’s skates

ump show
great

Yeah, I have to agree with this.

The easy comparison is Pete Rose.

But the main difference with that one is that they never released the report (which supposedly had concrete proof he bet on his own team).

There's probably two arguments here:

1) Does he deserve a second chance?

2) Do you really want the Leafs to be the ones to give it to him?
- Atomic Wedgie

That's a lot of questions but I'll answer as best as I can. First of all, Kudos to you for even knowing that there IS a difference!!

Miss USA is mostly about looks. There are three phases of competition all weighted equally - evening gown, swimsuit and interview.

Miss America is more about the total package. There are five phases of competition - Talent at 35%, Interview at 25%, Evening Gown at 20%, Swimsuit at 15% and On Stage Question at 5%.

There are three things that really make the Miss America system different...there is a talent portion, the interview is much more intense and, most importantly, it provides millions of dollars in scholarships not only to the winners, but runner ups, preliminary winners, etc. every year.

Neither system is necessarily "better" than the other. They are just different. There are girls that are successful only in one system, but there are many that crossover and are successful in both.

Hope this explains it

That's a lot of questions but I'll answer as best as I can. First of all, Kudos to you for even knowing that there IS a difference!!

Miss USA is mostly about looks. There are three phases of competition all weighted equally - evening gown, swimsuit and interview.

Miss America is more about the total package. There are five phases of competition - Talent at 35%, Interview at 25%, Evening Gown at 20%, Swimsuit at 15% and On Stage Question at 5%.

There are three things that really make the Miss America system different...there is a talent portion, the interview is much more intense and, most importantly, it provides millions of dollars in scholarships not only to the winners, but runner ups, preliminary winners, etc. every year.

Neither system is necessarily "better" than the other. They are just different. There are girls that are successful only in one system, but there are many that crossover and are successful in both.

Hope this explains it
- Symba007

Go back to sleep.

That's a lot of questions but I'll answer as best as I can. First of all, Kudos to you for even knowing that there IS a difference!!

Miss USA is mostly about looks. There are three phases of competition all weighted equally - evening gown, swimsuit and interview.

Miss America is more about the total package. There are five phases of competition - Talent at 35%, Interview at 25%, Evening Gown at 20%, Swimsuit at 15% and On Stage Question at 5%.

There are three things that really make the Miss America system different...there is a talent portion, the interview is much more intense and, most importantly, it provides millions of dollars in scholarships not only to the winners, but runner ups, preliminary winners, etc. every year.

Neither system is necessarily "better" than the other. They are just different. There are girls that are successful only in one system, but there are many that crossover and are successful in both.

Hope this explains it
- Symba007

Bo!

I think brad likes the identity they are building with the forward group.

I see both Domi and Bertuzzi back.
- Santo_44

Is that what he told you? He told you he likes not scoring in the playoffs?

Bert will be looking for term and a possible raise maybe? He wasn't anything special in the playoffs, so they could move on from him.

Unless he signs for cheap.

Toffoli would be a good add

Is that what he told you? He told you he likes not scoring in the playoffs?

Bert will be looking for term and a possible raise maybe? He wasn't anything special in the playoffs, so they could move on from him.

Unless he signs for cheap.

Toffoli would be a good add
- Fakepartofme

Read.

"I think"

Bertuzzi was good in playoffs. 5.5m cap hit doesnt mean you have to be "special" but he was good in his role.

Good fit here.

Per David Pagnotta

One player Maple Leafs have already expressed interest in re-signing is top-six forward Tyler Bertuzzi, who is eligible to become UFAs July 1.

As Pagnotta reported on Wednesday, the Leafs have relayed the message to Bertuzzi that they want to discuss what a new contract will look like, and the feeling is mutual. Contract negotiations have not yet started between the Leafs and Bertuzzi’s camp, but those discussions will pick up after Toronto hires a new coach.

Though not yet confirmed, the Leafs are also speculated to have expressed the same interest in keeping forward Max Domi, while the same cannot currently be said for defenceman T.J. Brodie, who has not been given that indication from Treliving, as of this date, and is expected to test the free agent waters this summer.

Bertuzzi, 29, signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Maple Leafs last off-season. He picked up 29 of his 43 points this season after the calendar flipped to 2024 and elevated his game in the second-half of the campaign.

It is unclear what type of contract he will be looking for, though a multi-year agreement is the expected pursuit on both sides.

TFP’s David Pagnotta contributed to this report.

Per David Pagnotta

One player Maple Leafs have already expressed interest in re-signing is top-six forward Tyler Bertuzzi, who is eligible to become UFAs July 1.

As Pagnotta reported on Wednesday, the Leafs have relayed the message to Bertuzzi that they want to discuss what a new contract will look like, and the feeling is mutual. Contract negotiations have not yet started between the Leafs and Bertuzzi’s camp, but those discussions will pick up after Toronto hires a new coach.

Though not yet confirmed, the Leafs are also speculated to have expressed the same interest in keeping forward Max Domi, while the same cannot currently be said for defenceman T.J. Brodie, who has not been given that indication from Treliving, as of this date, and is expected to test the free agent waters this summer.

Bertuzzi, 29, signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Maple Leafs last off-season. He picked up 29 of his 43 points this season after the calendar flipped to 2024 and elevated his game in the second-half of the campaign.

It is unclear what type of contract he will be looking for, though a multi-year agreement is the expected pursuit on both sides.

TFP’s David Pagnotta contributed to this report.
- Santo_44

I want Domi back for sure, but wouldn't mind if they moved on from Bert. We'll see how accurate this is.

I want Domi back for sure, but wouldn't mind if they moved on from Bert. We'll see how accurate this is.
- Whipper

need Bert back too. Cant afford to lose the voice of reason in the room

new blog everyone

Per David Pagnotta

One player Maple Leafs have already expressed interest in re-signing is top-six forward Tyler Bertuzzi, who is eligible to become UFAs July 1.

As Pagnotta reported on Wednesday, the Leafs have relayed the message to Bertuzzi that they want to discuss what a new contract will look like, and the feeling is mutual. Contract negotiations have not yet started between the Leafs and Bertuzzi’s camp, but those discussions will pick up after Toronto hires a new coach.

Though not yet confirmed, the Leafs are also speculated to have expressed the same interest in keeping forward Max Domi, while the same cannot currently be said for defenceman T.J. Brodie, who has not been given that indication from Treliving, as of this date, and is expected to test the free agent waters this summer.

Bertuzzi, 29, signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Maple Leafs last off-season. He picked up 29 of his 43 points this season after the calendar flipped to 2024 and elevated his game in the second-half of the campaign.

It is unclear what type of contract he will be looking for, though a multi-year agreement is the expected pursuit on both sides.

TFP’s David Pagnotta contributed to this report.
- Santo_44

If true ...then they're planning for one of the core4 to be off the books. Would be impossible to run it back and sign Bert and Domi, a goalie and improve the blue line.

I'm pretty sure I could handle it. Now fetch me Dua Lipa.
- Monkeypunk

She's your #1 draft choice?