2023-24 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion
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Highlander
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So how do we fit Timmons back on the team???
Frank E said:
I haven't hated a McCabe for 15 years now.
herman
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https://theathletic.com/5075203/2023/11/20/william-nylander-toronto-maple-leafs-sweden/
Don't know why it took this long to get Nylander the half-wall on the PP, instead of Marner. Better late than never, but we've* been asking for it for 3+ years and several playoff runs have come up short because the coaching staff weren't willing to make this switch then.
* I think I've been asking for Willy on the half-wall and Marner at the goal line/behind the net since 2020 lol
Don't know why it took this long to get Nylander the half-wall on the PP, instead of Marner. Better late than never, but we've* been asking for it for 3+ years and several playoff runs have come up short because the coaching staff weren't willing to make this switch then.
* I think I've been asking for Willy on the half-wall and Marner at the goal line/behind the net since 2020 lol
Highlander said:
Option 1: Send down Benoit + McMann
Option 2: Send down Benoit + Reaves
Option 3: LTIR Klingberg
Option 4: Trades??
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My hate is long and constant!CarltonTheBear said:
Arn
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herman said:
I?ve had the pleasure of a couple of trips to Stockholm, and also Helsinki and Copenhagen and they?re all great for cycling and walking allied with brilliant public transport. I think it was Helsinki as well where on the day of a Jokerit game if you had a game ticket you got free use of public transport all day.
Frank E said:
McCabe, unsurprisingly, started to look better almost immediately after not having to carry around a half-dead John Klingberg. The stats reflect that too. And I don't think it's a complete coincidence that the Leafs had by far the worst stretch of their season with him out of the line-up. 1-3-2 while he was injured, 8-2 with him healthy (throwing out the one game the Leafs won where he played 10 seconds).
Not saying that he's even an upper echelon 2nd pairing guy, but especially at a $2mil AAV I don't think he's someone on the team really deserving of much criticism this season.
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Arn said:
This is pretty standard for ticketholders for the main pro leagues in AUS.
CarltonTheBear said:
https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/1727373314627117371
Timmins practicing on the bottom pair and McMann still on the 4th line. So it looks like Option 1 is at least off the table.
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CarltonTheBear said:
I think Klinger is going to the MASH unit on Robidas Island for sure. All of a sudden our defence is looking a bit better.
Highlander
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Kieffer Bellows a 1st round pick in 16 is rounding into form with the Marlies. Scoring a lot of goals.
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Highlander said:
I suspect he?s likely an AHL star, NHL healthy scratch type.
bustaheims said:
Marlies wing depth took a hit with Robertson and McMann up (potentially for good). So even if he's just a AHL guy, which is probably the case but who knows, it's certainly not bad to have in the organization.
Guilt Trip
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Maybe a late bloomer too. Who knows? He's def on a tear right now. Might earn himself an AHL deal at least.bustaheims said:
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CarltonTheBear said:
Oh, for sure. Just need to keep expectations realistic.
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watched some highlights of Bellows. Good motor for sure. His father wasn't a slouch that is for sure.