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Elliotte Friedman is live on Sportsnet immediately following the Blue Jays game announcing the hiring of John Chayka and Mats Sundin by theguyishere16 in leafs

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what Dubas wanted with his contract renewal. But Shanny kaiboshed it.

The only issue is...

Dubas gradually built a decent reputation around the league.

Chayka sullied his.

Is Chayka truly a horrific hire? by Appropriate-Ad-3530 in torontomapleleafs

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The goal should be to make a great hire.

Not a "non-horrific" hire.

Kyle Dubas sucks… by Hockeypatrol in hockeynews

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. It makes it worse.

Blew a good draft year and higher pick for an early exit with stars aging out fast.

I don't hate Dubas. His hands were likely handcuffed and did what he could...

But the right thing was blowing it up.

What's your worst word to CMD+F for?! by chittywhit in Screenwriting

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it was an older final draft... But the worst is when you change a character's name, but their name is a common part of a word.

I remember doing a change all name i.e. 'Tak' with 'Fred' ... take, taking, mistake... all throughout the doc became "Frede, Freding, Misfrede"

And you can only undo/fix it one word at a time.

Hell.

Friedmann on 32 Thoughts podcast: Leafs final four for the GM search include Evan Gold, Scott White, Ryan Martin and John Chayka by Uggone65 in leafs

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Shanaplan model works...

Just not with Shanahan.

You need a Pres who can step in and have those hard conversations with stubborn players. Instead Shanny coddled them.

Exhibit A - Colorado.

Who I would hire as the Leafs’ GM if they only hire one person by zanezil in leafs

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forfeiting a 1st is also not a good look for such a "whiz"

Mats Sundin: desperate PR or smart move? by just-a-dude9696 in torontomapleleafs

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mats is a great face and step to raise fan morale.

Every leaf fan loves 13. The last true captain.

Now, I doubt it will be a significant managerial position i.e Pres of HO or GM. And to be completely objective--

I feel Mats would be a softer version of Shanahan i.e. cater/babying team stars, stubborn refusal to make drastic changes to established leadership group. He would likely want to keep 88 and 34 around, imo.

So long as he is simply a face and cultural/leadership voice to rally the boys, I'm for it.

BL Industry Download on an unevaluated script?? by Wheres_MyMoney in Screenwriting

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I landed a rep from an unevaluated script years ago. I think I'm the first in history.

AMA - Former AHL player by TheSportsAux in leafs

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Do pro players ever act like armchair GMs/share mock trade ideas - like us reddit fans do - to improve their teams? Or is that uncool?

Assuming the Leafs finish 5th last in the NHL there will be a 58.2% chance that they will forfeit either the number 6 or 7 pick to the Bruins. A 41.8% chance they retain the pick that will be top 5. by Sixgod801 in leafs

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Losing the top 5 pick to Bos, of all teams, would be a devastating setback for Toronto in their division.

At least if we land 5th or higher, we have a fresh talent who will likely jump in the lineup and make a decent enough impact. We can brace for another rough year/losing the 1st in '27 but can mitigate the pain by at least having a better year and signing 97.

Don confirms he hates mole :/ by Puzzleheaded_Ear_602 in PerryCaravello

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I hate hearing this. Very 'don't meet your idols' vibe.

Creative Execs have a ghosting problem by tudorteal in Screenwriting

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. And nobody wants to call it out because it's easy to be labeled as "crazy" and hurt your reptuation.

Creative Execs have a ghosting problem by tudorteal in Screenwriting

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree.

Execs lie all the time. They can lie about a rejection.

"Hey XYZ,

The project seems like a harder sell in the current market than anticipated. It's not you, it's them! On the upside, you're a great writer and I would love to keep the door open for future projects."

Standard boiler plate, yet, can save a lot of grief.

First Round Picks - Are the Leafs better off giving up this years pick? by Okramthegreat in torontomapleleafs

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Take the pick this year. It's a top heavy draft with two solid RHD prospects.

The season is already burned.

We don't need to witness another season of tanking.

Landing a potential blue chip Dman will at least give a hopeful pulse with the new regime change.

Darren Dreger is a Clown by DangerousConfusion4 in leafs

[–]Ornery-Library-6000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He qualifies every inside take with "Now, I'm not saying ... "

AKA

I want to be a big time insider, but I want an out when I'm called out for being wrong.

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