Puck Pix : Gibby on the Leafs. First Place After Win.

First place, tied with the defending champions. I'll take it. Haters go fly a kite.

- Scabeh

In a lightning storm on the train tracks (frank)face

- Scabeh

gah. new blog


little tidbit on Seth Jones, from Dom

Through seven games the early returns are not great, with a team-worst 39 percent of expected goals while getting outscored 6-1. Even with Aaron Ekblad out, Jones’ minutes in Florida have actually been easier than they were in Chicago

so thats good..for non Panthers fans. bit surprised, as I thought he would be good...but still early

Flip side on Carlo. good to see, Rielly needs a steady partner

Carlo thriving in Toronto
Elsewhere in the Atlantic, Brandon Carlo has a 62 percent xG rate with the Leafs and more importantly, has been on for just 1.51 expected goals against per 60. While the rest of the team has struggled since the deadline, the Carlo-Morgan Rielly pair looks like an immediate revelation.

After struggling this year in Boston without Hampus Lindholm, Carlo looks like his vintage self. Though it sure helps that his workload has been lessened. With Toronto, the average Offensive Rating of his opponents has been 1.67, down from 1.95 with Boston. It’s a seemingly small drop, but it does make a difference.

First place, tied with the defending champions. I'll take it. Haters go fly a kite.
- Zezel

Thanks, frankface.

Now all I can think about is flying a kite.

Haven't done it in years.

A nice win last night. It was great too see them win with defense first. Now, can they use this momentum to go on a run and put some distance on their division nemesis'. Florida is struggling with injuries and suspensions. Hopefully, this continues for a few games. It won't last forever. Tampa, on the other hand goes west for games against powerhouse teams. Big test in Dallas tonight for them. Big D sees an opportunity to get space between them and Colorado, after the Leafs gifted them a game in hand. Hopefully, the Rangers roll over and we can escape there with a win, then on to Nashville.

People are gonna think tonight is another nazi rally at MSG. Because people are gonna nazi this thrashing coming that our glorious Leafs are going to lay on the pathetic (park) Rangers.

Thanks, frankface.

Now all I can think about is flying a kite.

Haven't done it in years.
- Atomic Wedgie

I bought one a while ago, and a 1000 foot spool (longest allowed). Take it down to the beach sometimes. Fun as (frank). There's some guys I see at Marie Curtis sometimes with giant spools, working in teams. Some crazy ass kites out there dudes.

People are gonna think tonight is another nazi rally at MSG. Because people are gonna nazi this thrashing coming that our glorious Leafs are going to lay on the pathetic (park) Rangers.
- Whipper

These forces are highly trained, but rarely see action. Some have accused them of being too gung ho when called into duty. And their crowd control tactics at the Simon and Garfunkel concert in 85 were much criticized.

Thanks, frankface.

Now all I can think about is flying a kite.

Haven't done it in years.
- Atomic Wedgie

I'll tell ya, I get no respect. No Respect. Even as a kid. I asked my dad, Hey Dad, how do you fly a kite? He told me to jump off a cliff.

People are gonna think tonight is another nazi rally at MSG. Because people are gonna nazi this thrashing coming that our glorious Leafs are going to lay on the pathetic (park) Rangers.
- Whipper

Gonna have to put this in the Google Translator for Canadian to English

Often imitated.

Never Duplicated.

You're welcome Canada

Gonna have to put this in the Google Translator for Canadian to English
- Hatboro_Swords

How’s that build the team around Eichel going?

How’s that build the team around Eichel going?
- shack67

How’s that build the team around Eichel going?
- shack67

Cozens sure is looking good in Ottawa.

Just like every good player leaving the Sabres.

China imposes 100% tariffs on Canadian canola

China imposes 100% tariffs on Canadian canola
- mr.sir

Canada to do the same on Chinese food

Mark Shapiro said some stuff on Vladdy
sounds all good to me, sounds like a deal will get done at some point.

Mark Shapiro said some stuff on Vladdy
sounds all good to me, sounds like a deal will get done at some point.
- senstroll

I read yesterday that they were prepared to offer between $500-600M for 14-15 years. Not sure how I feel about paying an almost 40 year old $40M per, but you just hope he dominates for the first 10 years of that contract.

What an obscene amount of money.

Mark Shapiro said some stuff on Vladdy
sounds all good to me, sounds like a deal will get done at some point.
- senstroll

Also, didn't Vladdy say he wouldn't discuss a contract after the start of spring training? Was that just a bluff?

Matthew Knies signs with Adidas Canada as a brand ambassador.

He stay
- Whipper

From the last blog in case anyone missed this sure sign that Knies would retire a Leaf legend

I read yesterday that they were prepared to offer between $500-600M for 14-15 years. Not sure how I feel about paying an almost 40 year old $40M per, but you just hope he dominates for the first 10 years of that contract.

What an obscene amount of money.
- Whipper

it may not get done until next off season. But since there is no hard cap, 500mil or 550 ..doesnt make much diff to me

Also, didn't Vladdy say he wouldn't discuss a contract after the start of spring training? Was that just a bluff?
- Whipper

id guess he is willing to listen any time the Jays are willing to come to his number