The Mother-fucking goddamn Off-season Thread

[LeafOfFaith]

Yea you tried to big up McCabe even as he failed miserably in Muzzin's role, leaving us without the matchup pair that dominated tampa's best players the year before.

Its embarassing.

Wha? When was I showering any consistent, effusive praise on McCabe? It's so absurd you're alleging this since I've never had the feeling so I can't even process this dumb accusation.

If I mentioned when he made a nice hit or a good play, it would be no different than when Kerf did and I complimented him.

 

[zeke]

Vegas doesn’t really have a Muzzin/Ekholm. But they have 2 Riellys.

Same with the Avs. Their top dmen were Makar, Toews, Byram.

Eh. Shea is a Rielly but Pietro is a guy they use in tough matchups and whose even strength production isn't really top end.

 

[leafman101]

I’m more substance than style, but i think we all agree they need another top end dman. Whether it’s a Toews, or a mcDonaugh/Muzzin I don’t really care.

 

[CH1]

Leafs still one of the faves

The Colorado Avalanche are the early favorites to win the 2024 NHL title at +800 odds, per Bet MGM.

Followed by the Oilers(+900), Bruins (+1000), Maple Leafs(+1000), Hurricanes (+1200) and Devils (+1200).

The Golden Knights are listed as +1400 to repeat.

 

[LeafOfFaith]

As long as you have that core 4 plus Rielly, it's gotta be kinda assumed you're going to put together a decent group around them.

It's the hallmark of what makes us one of the "competitive" teams, but the quality and fit of the "decent group" is clearly determinative of the outcome of our season every year.

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

I feel like it should be more core 4 + Tavares

 

[LeafOfFaith]

The only alternative I'd accept is Nylander + 4.

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

The only alternative I'd accept is Nylander + 4.

Nylander is better than John, so is Morgan

 

[Slinger 48]

Its going to surprise you to realize that Vegas didnt spend any more money on depth forwards than the Leafs did.

It appears that they bought the right ones though.

 

[Volcanologist]

wouldn't be shocked to see Treliving pursue Hanifin, who has a year left on his deal

 

[LeafOfFaith]

https://fb.watch/la_ADEJEPH/?mibextid=cr9u03

Dr. Dubie speaks on failure.

 

[JackBurton]

Can I get 40 million when I fail?

 

[leafman101]

 

[hockeylover]

 

[LeafGm]

An early positive result of Dubas getting shit-canned.

God, will I ever not miss Kerfoot or all of the Kerfoot clones Dubas filled up the roster with. Hopefully they find Yarncock a new home too.

 

[zeke]

still think bunting will end up a good value this year. though i guess there's probably some canadian team dying to overpay an ex leaf again.

 

[LeafGm]

still think bunting will end up a good value this year. though i guess there's probably some canadian team dying to overpay an ex leaf again.

I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t get overpaid. Both based on the ex-Leaf factor & his counting stats.

Will also help his cause that it’s a horseshit free agent class.

 

[Artnes]

 

[zeke]

 

[Artnes]