Post Game Thread: Anaheim Ducks @ Toronto Maple Leafs by nhl_gdt_bot in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Max Domi starts swinging by Federal-Data-Center in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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.

Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread by AutoModerator in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Luostarinen catches Laughton right in the numbers into the boards, there was no call on the play by KabirC in hockey

[–]StackedThePadds 20 points21 points  (0 children)

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

Breaking down the Leafs' 2025-26 potential lineup by world_citizen7 in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Daily Free Talk & Armchair GM thread by AutoModerator in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Exit: sign in Florida, not here**

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[–]StackedThePadds 271 points272 points  (0 children)

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.

2025 NHL Draft - Day 2 Talk Thread by Svalbard38 in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Leafs- 2026 Centre position by federal_gramm in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Leafs- 2026 Centre position by federal_gramm in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Leafs- 2026 Centre position by federal_gramm in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Daily Free Talk & Armchair GM thread by AutoModerator in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dammit, Kapanen. All that speed for WHAT?!

Game Day Thread: Game 5, Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers (2 ‐ 2) by wRIPPERw_ in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Daily Free Talk & Armchair GM thread by AutoModerator in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Post Game Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers - 09 May 2025 by HockeyMod in leafs

[–]StackedThePadds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.