muskymatt Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 It was surprising to hear of their choice of Dubas. With so many other qualified GM's and hockey guys more proven and qualified for the job, out they come with a young guy with no experience who no one has heard of before. He built this team and is responsible for where they are today. I've said it before the puck was even dropped that you build a team from the net out. No goaltending and no defense is not going to be successful. Who knew Nylander was going to be a bust, that was unexpected but then hold out young spoiled brats are usually consumed by personal stats and don't pay the price to be a winner. With all the money they have locked up with the "superstars" it will be a tough time getting the pieces they need to win and hang on to them. 4 of the next 5 games are going to be tough games for the laffs and if they come out with all losses it will be anyone's guess that they even make the playoffs. Totally blown opportunity imo, there is no reason they shouldn't have got it right this time.
BillM Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 I'll agree with you on defense. I like big guys that take away the front of the net and pound forwards any chance they get. Get those guys playing with guys like Reilly and Barrie and you've got a winning combo. There just isn't enough muscle back there for my liking. As for Dubas, he did great things with the Greyhounds. Maybe they were taking a page out of the 'Moneyball' playbook by going with hard numbers instead of stats, who really knows. They definitely need some toughness, especially on the D line. Andersen isn't an issue, top 5 goalie in the league for sure. He has saved them more games then I care to even count. If it wasn't for him, their record would be a lot worse.
AKRISONER Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 Rich... Beware of slugs that hide in sheeps clothing. Matt comes out with his russian troll burner account and talks a whole pile of junk and tells us all to "suck it" he immediately gets nailed by the admins and comes back with a nice wholesome reply. GTFOH
muskymatt Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, AKRISONER said: Rich... Beware of slugs that hide in sheeps clothing. Matt comes out with his russian troll burner account and talks a whole pile of junk and tells us all to "suck it" he immediately gets nailed by the admins and comes back with a nice wholesome reply. GTFOH Seriously??? If you are going to accuse someone of something it's best that you know what you are talking about. That was not me, I have one account and I'm not afraid to put everything I have to say right out here for anyone to read. Can an admin please verify this for Akrisoner please?
AKRISONER Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 Leafs just fired babs, keefe the new coach according to leafs PR. Poor guy is inheriting a tire fire.
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 20, 2019 Author Report Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, AKRISONER said: Leafs just fired babs, keefe the new coach according to leafs PR. Poor guy is inheriting a tire fire. Edited November 20, 2019 by DRIFTER_016
moxie Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 LMAO!!!! And the smelly dumpster fire that is the maple leafs continues. What a JOKE. And LOVING it even more. 1 1
misfish Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 44 minutes ago, AKRISONER said: Leafs just fired babs, keefe the new coach according to leafs PR. Poor guy is inheriting a tire fire. Time will tell . Babs walks away very wealthy. $$$$$$$$$$
BillM Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 43 minutes ago, moxie said: LMAO!!!! And the smelly dumpster fire that is the maple leafs continues. What a JOKE. And LOVING it even more. I'm glad you're back, the laughs haven't been the same without you, lol.
chris.brock Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 Even if this coaching change inspires the Leafs, they have to win a heck of a lot of games just to make the playoffs after that terrible start. Assuming it takes 96 pts to make the playoffs, the Leafs need 74 pts in the last 59 games of the season.
knightfisher Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 The leafs will have no problem making the playoff, only 2 pts out. As well, the new coach has an outstanding record. I don't care one way or the other if they make it, but if I was a betting man, I would put it on them.
chris.brock Posted November 22, 2019 Report Posted November 22, 2019 the Leafs, probably the biggest draw in the NHL, the cameras tried to avoid it but lots of empty seats down there, way to go bettman, you little anti Canadian weasel 1
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Report Posted November 22, 2019 I actually checked into cost of seats for the game yesterday just to see how much they were. Could have had a 3rd row Leafs end seat for $133 US. There were not that many seats available for the game for sale. It wasn't sold out but it was close. I find it hard to judge the crowd there due to their dark jerseys. Lots of them in the crowd but dang there were a ton of Leafs jerseys too.
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Report Posted November 22, 2019 No surprise here. You could see the team was no longer playing for Bab's. https://www.hockeyfeed.com/nhl-news/report-90-of-leafs-players-wanted-babcock-fired?ref=trevor&fbclid=IwAR16Wric2WSfLgoHI5U0p6SoThY8ovmDVPKN2U3VFYFdN2Gfa1ZgsFDlObs
misfish Posted November 22, 2019 Report Posted November 22, 2019 I am curious how Naz will play his old team mates ? Wonder if he has a hate for one or 2 of them .
chris.brock Posted November 23, 2019 Report Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) looky, looky what I picked up today I haven't been in years because of the prices and all the people there are executroids that don't cheer or make noise I was originally planning to indoctrinate my son, but at 4 years old he's too young, it'll be me and my wife Edited November 23, 2019 by chris.brock
AKRISONER Posted November 23, 2019 Report Posted November 23, 2019 20 minutes ago, chris.brock said: looky, looky what I picked up today I haven't been in years because of the prices and all the people there are executroids that don't cheer or make noise I was originally planning to indoctrinate my son, but at 4 years old he's too young, it'll be me and my wife Jesus, I hope you didn’t have to pay for those bad boys 1
misfish Posted November 23, 2019 Report Posted November 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, AKRISONER said: Jesus, I hope you didn’t have to pay for those bad boys It was a suspension gift. Chris, behave yerself there, then again,go ahead and lose it. You will be on youtube.LMAO 1
chris.brock Posted November 24, 2019 Report Posted November 24, 2019 with $25 a pint, I don't think there will be any trouble I didn't ask any questions, I paid $300 for the pair from a coworker of a friend, retail after tax is $700, should I be worried about counterfeit?
misfish Posted November 24, 2019 Report Posted November 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, chris.brock said: with $25 a pint, I don't think there will be any trouble Bring yer own 12 tall boys for that price.LOL Enjoy the game.
misfish Posted November 24, 2019 Report Posted November 24, 2019 The first 5 minutes had me thinking, here we go again. I guess when your 4th line shows up the 1st,2nd and 3rd, ya all better step up.
AKRISONER Posted November 24, 2019 Report Posted November 24, 2019 1 hour ago, chris.brock said: with $25 a pint, I don't think there will be any trouble I didn't ask any questions, I paid $300 for the pair from a coworker of a friend, retail after tax is $700, should I be worried about counterfeit? That’s a deal nose bleeds are more than that for the hockey night in canada games
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 24, 2019 Author Report Posted November 24, 2019 1 hour ago, AKRISONER said: That’s a deal nose bleeds are more than that for the hockey night in canada games Last time I was in Ontario the cheapest ticket I found for a Thursday game was $90 for standing room, obstructed view with your back against the back wall. I passed on it.
glen Posted November 24, 2019 Report Posted November 24, 2019 The parade is back on. Way to hang on. Go leafs.
chris.brock Posted November 24, 2019 Report Posted November 24, 2019 funny story- in high school, when crap teams were in town, we used to take the Go Train down to the Gardens and wait until the game almost started, then get tickets off scalpers for a decent price We were sitting in steep Blue seats behind the goal on a Saturday night, it was 4 or 5 nothing STL when the Leafs finally scored late in the 3rd. Nobody except us stood up, I was rubbing my buddies head. The CBC camera was as big as a cannon, it swung around and pointed at us and the red light on top came on for a few seconds, then went off. back at school the next week, from lots of people I didn't even know, it was "Dude, I saw you on TV" 2
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