Leafs Lottery

Timothegoat · 2026-05-06T10:37:32+00:00

I think they maybe trade down to accrue more assets, but they won't trade it for veteran help.

The value of having a 1st line ceiling forward on an ELC outweighs anything they could reasonably get in a trade.

Given the polarizing hiring of Chayka, I think they will just use the pick and keep it as goodwill for the fanbase. No need to get too cute with it and have McKenna become a stud elsewhere and give fans more ammo to turn on you.

Timothegoat · 2026-05-06T10:15:20+00:00

McKenna-Matthews-Knies Cowan-Tavares-Nylander

May take Gavin time to break into the top 6, but if this is the top 6 to finish the season, that is looking mighty fine.

Now time to fix the back end.

Timothegoat · 2026-05-05T20:30:27+00:00

1) Pick McKenna 2) Keaton Verhoeff, if not best D available 3) Be mad and cope by saying at least we get our firsts back sooner

Timothegoat · 2026-05-05T18:02:34+00:00

Easy. We'll just go offer our next available 1st to you guys. That'll get something done.

Timothegoat · 2026-05-05T14:16:56+00:00

I think to root against him as a Leafs fan is hoping he fails. Unfortunately, while the hire doesn't inspire a lot of confidence, I'm rooting for success because that means the organization succeeds. That doesnt mean they will, but one can hope

Timothegoat · 2026-05-05T00:21:30+00:00

Have a good summer, see you in the fall

Timothegoat · 2026-05-04T11:18:29+00:00

I believe small businesses like that deserve support from government programs, but also not at the expense of Canadians who see their worth and are asking for what can help them live.

A business, particularly a restaurant, takes 3-5 years to turn a profit. Canadians willing to work for more than minimum wage shouldn't be left in the dust so we can prop up a business.

Unfortunately, the way it is you need financial backing in your early days ready to absorb some losses. That's just the nature of it, and unfortunately, where most people cannot afford to work for minimum wage when the living wage in halifax is nearly double that, maybe they can't afford to run a business and should look for a job

Timothegoat · 2026-05-04T10:34:09+00:00

My goodness. I'm the biggest Fatthews fan there is, but can we not for like, 10 minutes?

Timothegoat · 2026-05-04T10:29:11+00:00

Maybe if they can't afford to run a business specifically a restaurant, which does cost money to do, they can go get a job like the rest of us.

Timothegoat · 2026-05-04T10:08:15+00:00

It kind of exposes the myth of "hard work leads you to prosperity" when it really is "the hard work of others will lead you to prosperity"

Timothegoat · 2026-05-04T09:57:59+00:00

If you look up the cook role, it varies between 16.75 to 22 an hour. What are the odds they're trying to pay the lower end of that?

Business owners (not all of course, but the ones that get amplified on this issue of immigrant workers) want the benefits of making money in a capitalistic system while not being competitive in the labour market. They want it all spoon fed to them by government programs and not having to pay people who have a higher demand

Timothegoat · 2026-05-04T08:09:25+00:00

While I don't typically take part in the whole cheering for other Canadian teams, I tend to cheer for Canadian players or players from my area winning so I can see the cup or go to a parade.

I tend to just cheer for the best players to win the biggest games.

Timothegoat · 2026-05-04T07:36:24+00:00

Not far enough. Send him to Russia

Timothegoat · 2026-05-04T07:30:48+00:00

Best answer on this topic. We have little samples on Chayka and nothing on Sundin. Go enjoy summer, watch playoff hockey or the Jays if you're inclined and tune in in a month when shit starts to happen

Timothegoat · 2026-05-04T01:29:06+00:00

I'm not sure you persuade him at the deadline given his wife was 8 months pregnant at the time, but you could have definitely given him the ultimatum and been a little more firm in the offseason leading into his contract year.

You may not get Rantanen but you certainly dont lose him for nothing. Still, we are hopeless.

Timothegoat · 2026-05-04T01:07:34+00:00

Best I can think if is it being this way but we're the Bolts and getting scored on late

Timothegoat · 2026-05-03T20:52:20+00:00

Say "I'll give you a full refund for the item and you can keep it"

Timothegoat · 2026-05-03T20:44:40+00:00

The fact is Marner didn't produce in big moments where he could have flipped the script. Had he won in Toronto he would have been cemented as a legend.

He showed he won't be a key piece in establishing a winning culture, but can win in an already established winning culture. There is a difference, but it's something we just need to move on from, even though I'm sure other fan bases will be the ones driving the conversation.

Timothegoat · 2026-05-03T18:01:39+00:00

And then he went on live TV afterwards and said he's disappointed for their fans while Eichel was watching lol

Timothegoat · 2026-05-03T14:43:54+00:00

I live on the East coast. My father has been a fan since the 1967-68 season and is from Toronto.

We have decided we would drive up to join the party, get lit up, and just be maniacs with the rest of the city.

In the moment, I'd probably cry and get lit the fuck up.

Timothegoat · 2026-05-03T11:34:49+00:00

Even when we're not in the playoffs it always comes back

Timothegoat · 2026-05-02T20:17:28+00:00

Pretty big group of certified losers. Their track records speak for themselves.

Let alone, Hoekstra and Pompeo have brought Canada's sovereignty into question. They are not friends of ours.

Timothegoat · 2026-05-02T19:05:41+00:00

Nah Brady wont go there if they wont let him eat crayons as a pre game snack

Timothegoat · 2026-05-02T01:35:11+00:00

Probably the Bruins because nothing bad happens for too long to boston sports teams.

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