Lou Will Not Return

[ZBBM]

The best thing about this move is how it's going to dominate hockey talk for the next week right in the middle of the playoffs.

Whhhaaat?  There are still playoffs?  The playoffs ended last week.

 

[ZBBM]

Lou probably tried to overrule the Par Lindholm signing and that was the last straw.

 

[herman]

I know I'm cackling like a maniac right now about this, but there are some legitimately solid things Lou did for this franchise:

Rielly, Kadri deals
Saying farewell to Phaneuf without any salary retained
Andersen
Even though a lot of it is weird and archaic, he and Babcock definitely changed the tone around and in and about the team from the Song of Ice and Tire Fire it was before

On the stupid side:
Martin: 4 years and 10M for some really cute Instagram hugs is a bit much
Zaitsev's contract term

 

[ZBBM]

now trending: #DubasEra?

 

[CarltonTheBear]

A look at every move Lou made as Leafs GM:

https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2018/3/7/17084810/the-complete-reign-of-lou-lamoriello-so-far-toronto-maple-leafs-gm-trades-drafts-signings

All in all, more good than bad... but at this very moment the bad is sticking out more (Zaitsev's contract, the lack of selling on JVR/Bozak/Komarov).

 

[Andy007]

Whoever the new GM is, I just hope that there are multiple references to truculence and other antiquated qualities that the team will end up not employing regardless.

 

[Bullfrog]

I'd put my money on Dubas.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

A look at every move Lou made as Leafs GM:

https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2018/3/7/17084810/the-complete-reign-of-lou-lamoriello-so-far-toronto-maple-leafs-gm-trades-drafts-signings

All in all, more good than bad... but at this very moment the bad is sticking out more (Zaitsev's contract, the lack of selling on JVR/Bozak/Komarov).

Agreed, thankfully not too much that's catastrophic, but as the team improved he declined some after the high point of trading Phaneuf.

I have no ill will towards Lou and wish him well, but I am definitely ready for a more progressive voice at the helm.

 

[Zee]

I didn't think it was possible for me to love Shanahan anymore than I already did this morning, but now I realize my love for him has increased.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

#HotTake

To the Lou Lam Islanders: Kadri + Borgman + Midround Pick

To the Dubas Leafs: Negotiating rights to Tavares and Ryan Pulock

 

[Zee]

#HotTake

To the Lou Lam Islanders: Kadri + Borgman + Midround Pick

To the Dubas Leafs: Negotiating rights to Tavares and Ryan Pulock

Why trade for Tavares's rights when he's a UFA in 3 months?

 

[herman]

#HotTake

To the Lou Lam Islanders: Kadri + Borgman + Midround Pick

To the Dubas Leafs: Negotiating rights to Tavares and Ryan Pulock

Why trade for Tavares's rights when he's a UFA in 3 months?

Holder of said rights can sign him before July to 8 yrs, right?

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

Exactly and Pulock is a v good RD.

 

[Zee]

#HotTake

To the Lou Lam Islanders: Kadri + Borgman + Midround Pick

To the Dubas Leafs: Negotiating rights to Tavares and Ryan Pulock

Why trade for Tavares's rights when he's a UFA in 3 months?

Holder of said rights can sign him before July to 8 yrs, right?

I guess, is the extra year from 7 to 8 worth it? 

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/koshtorontosun/status/990999994655264768

Of course he probably said that when he got moved out of the GM spot in New Jersey too. If another team comes calling with a great opportunity we'll see what he says then.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

https://twitter.com/oak_leafs/status/991002219590901760

 

[CarltonTheBear]

#HotTake

To the Lou Lam Islanders: Kadri + Borgman + Midround Pick

To the Dubas Leafs: Negotiating rights to Tavares and Ryan Pulock

"Negotiating rights" wouldn't be enough, I'd need a contract 100% finalized before I even considered pulling the trigger.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/kristen_shilton/status/991001353974697984

Boo. Hiss.

 

[Zee]

https://twitter.com/kristen_shilton/status/991001353974697984

Boo. Hiss.

What "search"?  He wouldn't let other teams talk to Dubas for a reason.  They'll be a new Leafs GM by next week.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

If they appoint Dubas, other candidates internally might need to make other arrangements, that could be part of the delay.

Hunter or Dubas looking for other jobs?