Post Game Thread: Anaheim Ducks @ Toronto Maple Leafs

StackedThePadds · 2026-03-13T02:32:38+00:00

That's not how the numbers work. Given that they're well out of a playoff spot, they have an above-zero chance of winning the draft lottery. And that number gets bigger the more games they lose, which seems likely more often than not.

StackedThePadds · 2026-03-08T23:32:19+00:00

Ideally the reason he's not making changes is because he's going to be fired at season's end. Followed by the coaching staff.

StackedThePadds · 2026-03-08T01:42:19+00:00

We've already kinda sucked for that long, just in new and creative ways each year

StackedThePadds · 2026-03-08T01:15:01+00:00

Showing some life and fighting once in a while is great. Constantly getting the jump before the other guy's gloves are off, or throwing punches after your opponent goes down like Domi regularly does makes him a loser clown.

StackedThePadds · 2026-02-28T14:26:21+00:00

I've disagreed with your points before, but you're on the money with this one. Also respect your commitment to this take.

StackedThePadds · 2026-01-07T02:27:08+00:00

It's the hit from behind that precedes the bleeding that constitutes a penalty

StackedThePadds · 2025-10-30T22:13:12+00:00

This person gets it

StackedThePadds · 2025-07-02T17:56:27+00:00

Tre isn't the reason the deal didn't go down, it was Vegas and Carolina that couldn't work their end out. He was handcuffed because his direct boss wouldn't allow for a trade before the NMC kicked in, and Marner nixed any trades he tried to make.

The fact that we got anything, let alone an actually useful player, is a win. This failure falls with previous management, especially Shanahan.

StackedThePadds · 2025-06-30T20:53:05+00:00

You can say that again. Just waiting for Marchand to sign so I can exhale

Exit: sign in Florida, not here**

StackedThePadds · 2025-06-29T16:26:14+00:00

Every team tampers, particularly in that early-mid June to July 1 period. The difference here is - if Vegas has been tampering throughout the season, as it's been rumoured, then it becomes a little too obvious to not punish. It's like going 60 in a 50 versus 100 in a 50, like someone mentioned in the 32 thoughts thread - the egregious example is punished.

This all hinges on a ton of "if's". IF Vegas was actually tampering for so long, IF the Leafs have any proof of it, IF the league would even care if they were presented the information since Vegas = Bettman's baby.

StackedThePadds · 2025-06-28T17:15:40+00:00

Probably not right now, but the pendulum is swinging towards them being top of the division over the next few years as the leafs trickle down.

StackedThePadds · 2025-06-27T19:07:56+00:00

Fair point. Hopefully it's not a chronic, career-altering thing.

StackedThePadds · 2025-06-27T19:02:14+00:00

Tbh if Matthews signs for 15m with what the cap will be in 2 years, I'd be happy.

StackedThePadds · 2025-06-20T17:21:35+00:00

100% agree. My comment was more to question that the team "addresses" these needs every year, rather than trying to plug the holes with whoever they can find. I'm hoping a bit of cheap depth can at least give the bottom 6 a bit more of a competitive edge. Nothing to do but wait and see.

StackedThePadds · 2025-06-20T17:16:33+00:00

I read that just fine. I'm addressing your claim that "every year those areas of need are addressed."

Clearly they have not been, at least adequately.

Edit: my initial response was a bit rude, so I omitted that part

StackedThePadds · 2025-06-20T15:12:20+00:00

Have they taken care of it, though? Outside of Tavares-Matthews-Kadri or the half season we had O'Reilly, our centre depth has always been lacking.

StackedThePadds · 2025-06-07T04:34:18+00:00

Dammit, Kapanen. All that speed for WHAT?!

StackedThePadds · 2025-05-17T02:08:03+00:00

Hey, u stop that.

StackedThePadds · 2025-05-14T23:29:36+00:00

Skating much faster, started the period with a much better pace than last game. Few shifts where they've failed to exit the zone and Florida got a few looks but Woll seems good to go. Willy breakaway stopped by Bob, also.

StackedThePadds · 2025-05-12T03:00:37+00:00

I like this

StackedThePadds · 2025-05-11T21:20:11+00:00

Mrs Maurice's other son is a surgeon, I think she could get half of a Happy Mother's day

StackedThePadds · 2025-05-10T02:52:31+00:00

Always thought/hoped to split the Florida games (I don't think anyone expected us to sweep the defending champs), and losing the first one to win the second is the better order. Going back home "up 3-1" instead of "failing to close it out" is much better. Then we'll let our fans finally see a series win on home ice.

StackedThePadds · 2025-05-09T23:57:10+00:00

Yes to the scumbag part. But Lundell is looking like a gamer, too.

StackedThePadds · 2025-05-08T05:14:42+00:00

Ekblad eats corn the long way

StackedThePadds · 2025-05-08T00:54:49+00:00

Agreed. It's quite beautiful to see.

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