2024-25 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion
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Funny how as recently as last week I still heard people like Joshua Kloke sound skeptical about the idea of bringing in extra bodies during training camp. Teams are almost never 100% healthy so why not spend the cap dollars and deal with the cap ramifications later, if at all?
How about that Kampf/Marner goal on the weekend? Looks like I'm on to something.
For the love of hockey can we just dump Reaves? He's not a deterrant which has
been shown already this season, he arrives late to dinner all game...I mean...geez. hire a comedian or dj for the room if need be and bonus - it won't count against the Cap.
bustaheims
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I think Benning could be a fine enough depth NHL defenceman but at almost 2x the league min this season and next I'm guessing that pretty comfortably gets him through waivers (especially since the Leafs have almost certainly been trying to move him since he was even acquired).
He'll have a $100k cap hit while in the minors, which isn't that big of a deal to keep a 400+ game RHD as a 9/10/11 defenceman in the organization.
He'll have a $100k cap hit while in the minors, which isn't that big of a deal to keep a 400+ game RHD as a 9/10/11 defenceman in the organization.
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Ozzie
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It seems to me Berube has instructed Reaves not to fight at this point in the season. Because he could have easily gotten into 1 or 2 brouhahas by now. Some of the older players with roles should be load managed for closer to the post season.
Frank E
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Alex has 5g and 3a in 10 games, and Grebenkin has 3g and 6a in 10 games.
Frank E
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Better news than the achilles again...was it the same leg as the achilles injury?
L K
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The team has been playing well and we need Matthews for Game 83, not Game 17. Rest him properly so he's back and healthy. An injured Matthews is still a good player who drive play, but a healthy Matthews is a cheat code for goals.
Benning on waivers....time for Hakanpaa?
It's kind of funny to look at the PIM stats for the Marlies though. They have 80 penalty minutes in 10 games. Three teams have >200 already.
Benning on waivers....time for Hakanpaa?
Nylander is also -6 in 10 games so I'm not sure that he's really showing that he's a viable depth piece if he's a defensive liability.
It's kind of funny to look at the PIM stats for the Marlies though. They have 80 penalty minutes in 10 games. Three teams have >200 already.
Bullfrog
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Zero.
Zero chance he keeps the person who is likely the most talented player to ever play for the Leafs off of the top PP.
Guilt Trip
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Don't see A Nylander getting a contract anytime soon.There are others. Leafs also have enough players to fill the void for now.
bustaheims
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Maybe it's because he's been bouncing around but despite this and the fact that he's literally tied for 2nd in the league for goals I still don't quite think he's playing at the top of his game really. I feel like his normal explosiveness through the neutral zone hasn't quite been there this season. His PP goal on Saturday obviously springs to mind but even that looked more like him moving in slo-mo.
herman
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I agree. There was a short stretch where he was working through whatever illness he acquired from Tavares as well.
Willy can go afterburner mode from time to time, but I find he is really best at deceptive speed changes, which is a more sustainable playstyle. He's equally good at matching timings with his linemates to develop support, and bursting into open ice for rush chances. For the most part, he'll adjust to his linemates' strengths.