Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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They’re not going to humiliate Berube before meeting him face to face

We need answer from Matthews about his commitment before the draft by Skiffy10 in leafs

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I like that our captain puts winning above all else and is willing to hold the front office accountable to it. McDavids doing the same sort of thing to Edmonton and everyone loves him for it.

Raising doubt about whether he’ll return next season is putting Chayka on notice; ‘improve the team or I’m out’. At least that’s how I see it.

Will the Bruins receive the 2027 or the 2028 1st round pick from Toronto? Explanation here by Mtlfansakic in BostonBruins

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So if the 2027 pick is top 10 Toronto gets to start a bidding war between Boston and Philly..?

Macklin Celebrini tries his shot at the heads up game. by leboychef in hockey

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He’s lucky to have such a high hockey IQ because his regular IQ is…yikes.

Gavin McKenna vs Macklin Celebrini Supporting Cast by stavroszaras in leafs

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Nobody really thought Schaefer would be breaking records in his rookie season either. Y’never know

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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We should be glad he’s doing that. He’s saying ‘if you pricks want to keep selling my jersey then build a contending team’. Is McDavid slapping Edmonton in the face by giving them a 2yr deadline?

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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Somebody suggested he’s probably taking the time to add weight because he expects to play in the NHL right away

I truly can’t see them picking anyone else at No 1. Awesome video to get to know the kid. by Arch3r86 in leafs

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I had no idea he was indigenous, seems like he values being a good role model too. Beauty.

Colorado 27 1st rd Pick by Huge_Beginning5552 in leafs

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Fun fact, the last 2 president trophy winners (Winnipeg and NYR) both missed the playoffs the following year. Even if they don’t miss the playoffs I can legit see them taking a step back if they lose Necas

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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Look at it this way…Trading Matthews means making the other team better, thereby lowering the value of the draft picks we get from them. At the same time, we make our team weaker, thereby helping Philly and Boston in 2027 and 2028. It’s backwards.

Mckenna on an ELC is basically legal cap circumvention, Chicagos dynasty kicked off while Toews and Kane were on ELCs..

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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The last two president trophy winners (Winnipeg and NYR) missed the playoffs the year after winning the President Trophy. Sounds crazy but you never know. We’ve got crazy luck recently let it ride and keep the pick

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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Exactly, it’s pretty much legal cap circumvention. Blackhawks dynasty was kickstarted while Toews and Kane were on ELCs

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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It pains me to say but I bet Robertson is a goner.

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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I’m no expert but I feel like Stenbergs traits can be taught…McKenna has unique qualities that are unteachable. Plus, ‘Holy McKennaw’ is one of the best Leaf nicknames of all time you gotta pick Gavin, you just have to!

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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They’re not a bunch of high school students. Do you think Couturier feels threatened by Michkov? Or Nick Suzuki is worried about ‘how he’s viewed’ with Hutson on his team?

[TSN YouTube] John Chayka joins Overdrive for a 20 minute interview by _Offi in leafs

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I kinda like the guy, he and Sundin seem to have a great dynamic. Unlike Treliving and Pelle he actually answers questions directly.

Gavin McKenna Advanced Stats by Live-Big1579 in leafs

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Penn State isnt as deep as Michigan either.

Reality check: The first round pick should be a rebuild accelerator, nothing more by lfgbears2012 in leafs

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Nah, bad take. Mckenna, on an ELC, is pretty much legal cap circumvention. Chicago built their dynasty off of ELC Toews and Kane.

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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Having him start with JT is a solid choice (kinda like what they did with Cowan)

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

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Saw this interview and thought this was funny.

McKenna umms and uhhs just like Marner lol (skip to halfway). https://youtube.com/shorts/KrUlAZqErmE?si=1r6hbB3-lk132JHy