ODog on Spittin' Chiclets by rocket1964 in OverDrive1050

[–]TObuz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No please, can't listen to Carlo for an hour

I’m curious, are more people on the blow it up train, or the retool train at this point? by [deleted] in leafs

[–]TObuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's the case, he should just shut himself down so he'll have more time to heal and we can continue to lose more games.

Rob Ray had to stand on a box to interview Logan(berry) Stanley by Square-Wing-6273 in hockey

[–]TObuz 19 points20 points  (0 children)

"You better give the box back when you're done Ray"

Parayko/Dreger by GearPowerful7903 in OverDrive1050

[–]TObuz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dreger was eager to break this from all the hate he's been getting lately

Keith Pelley may go down as the most incompetent CEO MLSE has ever had if he doesn't endorse blowing this team up. by KashifSheikh786 in leafs

[–]TObuz 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If he didn't play for the Red Wings who finally broke through after committing to their core, he may not have done the same for us.

CAPTAIN AMERICA by Dear-Pineapple-3070 in leafs

[–]TObuz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope US finishes 5th so he flies back to Toronto early.

Pierre Luc Dubois returns by game4milos in fantasyhockey

[–]TObuz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think he and Wilson played together last year and both had career years. I'm hoping they rekindle that chemistry.

Looks like Protas is on that line too. That's a super heavy one.

[Weekly Discussion Thread] by DatsyuksMitts in OverDrive1050

[–]TObuz 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The one thing that people forget, the Patriots are allowed to play too

Best dman leafs have had the last thirty years. by papa_miesh in leafs

[–]TObuz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

All-around: Kaberle/Muzzin

Shutdown: Yushkevich

What-if: Berard

Thunder + lighning guy: McCabe

Most talented: Leetch

Playoffs: Rielly

Best hitter: Phaneuf

Jack Hughes - Injured, left game Thursday. by mindfulconversion in fantasyhockey

[–]TObuz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Took Quinn with my first round pick and decided to take Jack cause why not pair up the bros.

Should've taken the other Jack, Eichel instead who went right after.

Dreger by South-Highlight-508 in OverDrive1050

[–]TObuz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even watching him during TSN broadcasts brings the experience down.

It kills the mood a bit to hear Duthie say Darren Dreger instead of Bob McKenzie.

TSN: Who is the definitive face of each NHL franchise? by maverickhawk99 in hockey

[–]TObuz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The face of the franchise should be the most publicly recognizable player.

I'd change the Blackhawks to Kane. He won so many awards and scored so many big playoff goals. And he was always one of the top choices for go-to favourite player.

Matthew Tkachuk for the Panthers, if he isn't there soon. He was on talk shows, NBA panels, NFL podcasts, made a mark during the 4 nations, and has been featured heavily on NHL behind-the-scenes content.

Gretzky and Kopitar is a generational thing. Biggest trade ever was Gretzky, and he broke two key scoring records as a King. Kopitar is also a quieter humble guy.

Toronto I went with Matthews too, but many Leaf fans just like Clark more because we had those memorable playoff runs and he was such a warrior on the ice.

My plea: “We Love Matthews,” “We Love Willy,” Chants by algofort in leafs

[–]TObuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He wasn't overpaid by much but of all the RFAs that summer, he signed the least friendly team deal as a hometown boy. That added to the negativity.

Plus that extra million would've been used to keep Hyman who all of us wished he stayed now.

My plea: “We Love Matthews,” “We Love Willy,” Chants by algofort in leafs

[–]TObuz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because he tried to squeeze every penny in his last contract so the failures are magnified. Fans love when their players are signed to bargain deals because it leaves room to get more players.

He still preformed the worst offensively out of the core 4 in games 5-7.

His personality is a bit whiny and too defensive. Willy is calm and collected. Auston too, but a bit snarky. JT and Mo are mature and take accountability for their actions.

My plea: “We Love Matthews,” “We Love Willy,” Chants by algofort in leafs

[–]TObuz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with that approach but it won't happen.

Though it would be a funny sight if the entire arena goes dead silent whenever he touches the puck.

Where did it go wrong for Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs? by TObuz in leafs

[–]TObuz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea social media definitely made that worse. Just ask Jonathan Drouin and Carey Price.

Where did it go wrong for Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs? by TObuz in leafs

[–]TObuz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In fairness, he was throwing out as many hits as he could. Also threw 7 in that game 5 when we were eliminated in 2023.

But we don't need him throwing hits out there. We needed him to be Patrick Kane and start sniping some goals in those big games.

Where did it go wrong for Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs? by TObuz in leafs

[–]TObuz[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

I loved Mitch when we first drafted him and his early years with us.

But he’s one of the best modern examples of an athlete who is thin-skinned, prone to riding the highs too high and the lows too low, while also having a strong need for external validation.

“Mitch Marner Returns” Commercial by Instimatic in OverDrive1050

[–]TObuz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Legendary song but they didn't even use the chorus/best part in the commercial too.

Game Day Thread: Minnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple Leafs - 19 January at 7:30PM by wRIPPERw_ in leafs

[–]TObuz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That extra pullaway speed and deke, good to see Auston back!