It’s also super annoying when Friedman says if Bennett played for the leafs he would be suspended a lot. In Florida he gets nothing.
- bryant

Friedman must read the forum

Two other unsubstantiated rumors I heard this week(From a guy that knows a bunch of Leaf allums)

1) The team is not actually that close off the ice as they make it seem
2) Reilly has a cocaine problem

Can't say they are true or not.. But it is rumor season.

So apparently Berube tried spreading the core across 3 lines against OTT, but they weren't having any of it, so he went with the original lineup.

It's clear we need to make some changes if the inmates are running the asylum.

Also, we need to play dirtier, Berube needs to be more vocal about penalties/calls in the presser, take the fine, live with it.

Maurice wouldn't stop talking about the Rodriguez embellishment call for days after and lo and behold, the Panthers all of sudden had a 2:1 advantage in powerplays.

More elbows, more running goalies, (frank) the league, (frank) you.
- gravyface

What do you mean the players “ weren’t having it?” They might get all poopy pants about line configurations but what are they gonna do? Carry out a mutiny? Intimidate the Chief? Refuse to hop over the boards when their number is called? I called BS on that one. Bérubé doesnt strike me as the kind of coach that’s gonna bend to the wishes of crybabies.

What do you mean the players “ weren’t having it?” They might get all poopy pants about line configurations but what are they gonna do? Carry out a mutiny? Intimidate the Chief? Refuse to hop over the boards when their number is called? I called BS on that one. Bérubé doesnt strike me as the kind of coach that’s gonna bend to the wishes of crybabies.
- HonkyTonkMan

He sorta does give them what they want.

When passenger Willy doesn’t backcheck or play any defence at all Craig isn’t allowed to talk to him about it because passenger Willy doesn’t like when Craig talks to him. Passenger Willy won’t listen to him anyways even if he does try to talk to him.

This is what Berube himself says.

Friedman must read the forum

Two other unsubstantiated rumors I heard this week(From a guy that knows a bunch of Leaf allums)

1) The team is not actually that close off the ice as they make it seem
2) Reilly has a cocaine problem

Can't say they are true or not.. But it is rumor season.
- Azuredoom

Hey, did anyone notice Willy in that photo taken at the golf club?

No? It’s Because they (frank)ing hate him.

According to LeBrun, Ducks, Kings, Hawks and Wings are teams interested in Marner. Weird he didn’t mention the Leafs.

According to LeBrun, Ducks, Kings, Hawks and Wings are teams interested in Marner. Weird he didn’t mention the Leafs.
- Chunga’s Revenge

I think he's gone.

I think he's gone.
- systemtool

Gone for sure.

Dregger said Marner not interested in singing with any of the Canadian teams

Dregger said Marner not interested in singing with any of the Canadian teams
- Azuredoom

He gone.

Dregger said Marner not interested in singing with any of the Canadian teams
- Azuredoom

Except Toronto, obvs.


Willy will enjoy Anaheim.

Nice nail salons there.

Hey, did anyone notice Willy in that photo taken at the golf club?

No? It’s Because they (frank)ing hate him.
- Horsey Sauce

Or.

Hes playing for sweden at the worlds.

Or.

Hes playing for sweden at the worlds.
- Fakepartofme

Played, eliminated by US in semis.

Or.

Hes playing for sweden at the worlds.
- Fakepartofme

Bennett or Nylander?

If Matthew’s scored in game 3 OT they Leafs likely would’ve won the series.

They’d definitely beat Carolina because Idek how this team made the third round.

Then they’d probably have to play McDavid for the Cup.

They aren’t blowing it up.

Sorry.

Carolina getting beat down bad.

Leafs ran into the best team in the NHL, tough draw.

The panthers brand of hockey is just superior to all others. Maurice hockey is king. Carolina look like total female doges out there. The Leafs would’ve beat them in 4 maybe 5

Carolina getting beat down bad.

Leafs ran into the best team in the NHL, tough draw.

The panthers brand of hockey is just superior to all others. Maurice hockey is king. Carolina look like total female doges out there. The Leafs would’ve beat them in 4 maybe 5
- Horsey Sauce

Looking forward to see what Oilers can do about it.
It is massacre in Florida.

Looking forward to see what Oilers can do about it.
It is massacre in Florida.
- alex.TML

Panthers just wear you down then turn on the scoring.

Just full of guys willing to do what it takes to win. Well coached.

Panthers just wear you down then turn on the scoring.

Just full of guys willing to do what it takes to win. Well coached.
- Horsey Sauce

Yes a and Leafs might me the only team who took them to game seven.
6 - 1, sounds familiar?

Yes a and Leafs might me the only team who took them to game seven.
6 - 1, sounds familiar?
- alex.TML

I don’t think the Leafs are far off. But what make Florida stand out is their discipline. Commitment to defensive systems, relentless forecheck, eagerness to win puck battles.

Swap Nylander with Bennett and instantly you get a poopload tougher. Laughton, Domi, McMann, Knies all can be ratty, get in your face. Add another older FA like Marchand, and a tough (frank)er who can actually contribute then you have yourself a tough ass team. Oliver? M.Foligno? Wilson? Our D are mean. Benoit (AA guy) is a unit, easily a top 4 guy, found money.

Make these type of changes. Go get guys who love to fight for pucks. But are skilled enough to make plays. They can’t just have guys like Passenger Willy wheeling around looking for breakaway passes. That’s not how you win as a team. You can’t just freewheel around. Marner plays a sound all around game. He’s 1PK and almost always on the ice in critical moments. Craig Berube is reportedly saying he wants Marner to stay. You never hear him say anything positive about Willy these past couple months. He even benched him one period. Matthews and Marner both blamed Passenger Willy.

I don’t think the Leafs are far off. But what make Florida stand out is their discipline. Commitment to defensive systems, relentless forecheck, eagerness to win puck battles.

Swap Nylander with Bennett and instantly you get a poopload tougher. Laughton, Domi, McMann, Knies all can be ratty, get in your face. Add another older FA like Marchand, and a tough (frank)er who can actually contribute then you have yourself a tough ass team. Oliver? M.Foligno? Wilson? Our D are mean. Benoit (AA guy) is a unit, easily a top 4 guy, found money.

Make these type of changes. Go get guys who love to fight for pucks. But are skilled enough to make plays. They can’t just have guys like Passenger Willy wheeling around looking for breakaway passes. That’s not how you win as a team. You can’t just freewheel around. Marner plays a sound all around game. He’s 1PK and almost always on the ice in critical moments. Craig Berube is reportedly saying he wants Marner to stay. You never hear him say anything positive about Willy these past couple months. He even benched him one period. Matthews and Marner both blamed Passenger Willy.
- Horsey Sauce

Marner is better overall player than Nylander, but I am not Willy vs Marner person at all. I have problem with Willy defenesvie game and don't believe Berube will be able to tolerate it any longer, Willy will have to change if he wants to stay.
I don't think they can keep Marner and probably not even trying to.
Still Leafs are pretty far apart with Florida, don't let the fact they took them to game seven to fool you. They better in all positions, especailly on bottom six.
Leafs management, and not only they, any team on the East have to make strides to prepare for the next season to face Florida, must become bigger and stronger physically and mentally.
Bring back 3 Amigos.

Marner is better overall player than Nylander, but I am not Willy vs Marner person at all. I have problem with Willy defenesvie game and don't believe Berube will be able to tolerate it any longer, Willy will have to change if he wants to stay.
I don't think they can keep Marner and probably not even trying to.
Still Leafs are pretty far apart with Florida, don't let the fact they took them to game seven to fool you. They better in all positions, especailly on bottom six.
Leafs management, and not only they, any team on the East have to make strides to prepare for the next season to face Florida, must become bigger and stronger physically and mentally.
Bring back 3 Amigos.
- alex.TML

Nylander can’t change. The gig is up. Berube knows he has no intentions on working on his defensive game, so he’s had enough I presume. Just go watch game 5 and 7 again. Watch what Willy is doing out there. It’s the weakest poop you’ll ever see.

Nylander can’t change. The gig is up. Berube knows he has no intentions on working on his defensive game, so he’s had enough I presume. Just go watch game 5 and 7 again. Watch what Willy is doing out there. It’s the weakest poop you’ll ever see.
- Horsey Sauce

I know, watched all games, not only these two. This is exactly what I am saying.
If he can't change he will have tough time to stay. I am not sure how they can trade him if he is not waiving his NMC. Let's just wait and see what is going to happen in the Summer, nobody has crystal ball to tell it in advance.
I don't have any special feelings to Mitch, Willy and Auston. I like some other players a lot.

The team is divided. The fans are divided. It's not a good place right now but there are positives.. everyone has their own opinions on matthews to marner to tavares to nylander to rielly and i feel no need to throw my 2 cents into the pot. I hope most everyone can just respect everyone else's views. There is no right or wrong. There is no certainty. Everyone here is on the same boat, we cheer for the logo in front. We cheer the players who bring the passion of the fans onto the ice when the going gets tough. There is justified reason to be upset with players who have failed to do that year after year. Listen to both sides and in the accept to agree or disagree with no harsh feelings. Change is a gamble, remember that and respect that. The grass isn't always greener, and making no changes is insanity. How big of a gamble they take remains to be seen and remains out of our control.
- systemtool

This should be the first post every time.

I know, watched all games, not only these two. This is exactly what I am saying.
If he can't change he will have tough time to stay. I am not sure how they can trade him if he is not waiving his NMC. Let's just wait and see what is going to happen in the Summer, nobody has crystal ball to tell it in advance.
I don't have any special feelings to Mitch, Willy and Auston. I like some other players a lot.
- alex.TML

"Hey, Willmeister. We realize we never had a problem with your lack of contact, but that has changed. If you shy away from contact and do not backcheck, you will sit the next game, every game. You can turn Call of Duty back on now."

I know, watched all games, not only these two. This is exactly what I am saying.
If he can't change he will have tough time to stay. I am not sure how they can trade him if he is not waiving his NMC. Let's just wait and see what is going to happen in the Summer, nobody has crystal ball to tell it in advance.
I don't have any special feelings to Mitch, Willy and Auston. I like some other players a lot.
- alex.TML