Reply to Thread
Page 25 of 28 FirstFirst ... 152324252627 ... LastLast
Results 481 to 500 of 544
  1. #481
    Don
    Points: 131,221, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    Will's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Thornhill
    Posts
    10,015
    Points
    131,221
    Level
    100
    A tough loss last night. The Maple Leafs made some mistakes that Washington capitalized on. The game tomorrow is obviously huge.
    TORONTO ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL CLUB
    GREY CUP CHAMPIONS: 1914, 1921, 1933, 1937, 1938, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1983, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2012, 2017, 2022



  2. #482
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 39,537, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 29.0%
    Achievements:
    VeteranOverdrive25000 Experience Points
    AngeloV's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Thornhill
    Posts
    11,810
    Points
    39,537
    Level
    100
    Quote Originally Posted by Argofans.com View Post
    A tough loss last night. The Maple Leafs made some mistakes that Washington capitalized on. The game tomorrow is obviously huge.
    The thing I liked most about the last 2 games was that the Leafs were able to bounce back from poor starts. In the regular season, they did not show the ability to do this. More good signs for the future.
    It's us vs the rest of the country

  3. #483
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 31,542, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 84.0%
    Achievements:
    Veteran25000 Experience Points
    Argo57's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Posts
    7,127
    Points
    31,542
    Level
    100
    Quote Originally Posted by AngeloV View Post
    The thing I liked most about the last 2 games was that the Leafs were able to bounce back from poor starts. In the regular season, they did not show the ability to do this. More good signs for the future.
    Now they need to eliminate the slow starts, dangerous to count on the big comeback.
    Toronto Argonauts
    18 Time World Champions

  4. #484
    Don
    Points: 131,221, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    Will's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Thornhill
    Posts
    10,015
    Points
    131,221
    Level
    100
    Well the series did not go the way that many of us would have hoped. It was tough to lose four one-goal games (three in OT), but they gave Washington a better run than many would have expected. The Maple Leafs have a good young core with Matthews, Marner and Nylander. Gardiner and Rielly both played better in the playoffs than they did in the regular season and Andersen is solid in goal. What the Maple Leafs have to do is decide whether or not JVR and Bozak are a part of their future and improve the defence corps.

    But, for the first time in a decade there is legitimate reason for hope in Toronto.
    TORONTO ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL CLUB
    GREY CUP CHAMPIONS: 1914, 1921, 1933, 1937, 1938, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1983, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2012, 2017, 2022



  5. #485
    Don
    Points: 131,221, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    Will's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Thornhill
    Posts
    10,015
    Points
    131,221
    Level
    100
    The Leafs have to hope that a sophomore slump doesn't affect some of their key players.

    I am hopeful that the Leafs will remain one of the higher scoring teams in the league especially with the addition of Patrick Marleau. The Leafs, in theory, have three lines that can produce offensively.

    The defence will remain a question mark though as the only addition there was Ron Hainsey who is OK but not an elite defenceman. I'm fine with Freddie in goal, but the backup job might be of concern though McElhenny played well yesterday.
    TORONTO ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL CLUB
    GREY CUP CHAMPIONS: 1914, 1921, 1933, 1937, 1938, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1983, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2012, 2017, 2022



  6. #486
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 66,643, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 12.0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    R.J's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    6,655
    Points
    66,643
    Level
    100
    Quote Originally Posted by Argofans.com View Post
    The Leafs have to hope that a sophomore slump doesn't affect some of their key players.

    I am hopeful that the Leafs will remain one of the higher scoring teams in the league especially with the addition of Patrick Marleau. The Leafs, in theory, have three lines that can produce offensively.

    The defence will remain a question mark though as the only addition there was Ron Hainsey who is OK but not an elite defenceman. I'm fine with Freddie in goal, but the backup job might be of concern though McElhenny played well yesterday.
    Agree on all points.

  7. #487
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 66,643, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 12.0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    R.J's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    6,655
    Points
    66,643
    Level
    100
    Leafs starting off on fire offensively so far this season, but defensively they look as some expected.

  8. #488
    Moderator
    Points: 40,028, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 29.0%
    Achievements:
    Created Album picturesOverdriveVeteran25000 Experience Points
    ArgoGabe22's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    4,843
    Points
    40,028
    Level
    100
    I might be "reaching" here, especially when one second doesn't capture the entire moment and I really don't want to derail this into an anti-TFC post because its not what I intend but boy, what a difference. The Argos look happy to be there while TFC just looks disinterested.







    Good on the Leafs to host both teams. Only a matter of time before the Stanley Cup makes a return.

  9. #489
    Banned
    Points: 10,146, Level: 67
    Level completed: 24%, Points required for next Level: 304
    Overall activity: 0%
    Achievements:
    Veteran10000 Experience Points

    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Posts
    1,025
    Points
    10,146
    Level
    67
    Quote Originally Posted by ArgoGabe22 View Post
    I might be "reaching" here, especially when one second doesn't capture the entire moment and I really don't want to derail this into an anti-TFC post because its not what I intend but boy, what a difference. The Argos look happy to be there while TFC just looks disinterested.
    Might be because three of the Argos are good 'ol Canadian boys and I don't know who the TFC players are (must be one Canadian among them)

  10. #490
    Don
    Points: 131,221, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    Will's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Thornhill
    Posts
    10,015
    Points
    131,221
    Level
    100
    Freddie Andersen has certainly been saving the Leafs' bacon lately, but they are playing fairly well since Andersen voiced his displeasure a few weeks ago. I would be reluctant to rock the boat at the trade deadline. JVR isn't going to be brought back next year, but you won't get much in return for a "rental." He still contributes positively to the team.
    TORONTO ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL CLUB
    GREY CUP CHAMPIONS: 1914, 1921, 1933, 1937, 1938, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1983, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2012, 2017, 2022



  11. #491
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 54,997, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 12.0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveVeteran50000 Experience Points
    Awards:
    Discussion Ender
    ArgoRavi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Posts
    8,650
    Points
    54,997
    Level
    100
    Quote Originally Posted by Argofans.com View Post
    Freddie Andersen has certainly been saving the Leafs' bacon lately, but they are playing fairly well since Andersen voiced his displeasure a few weeks ago. I would be reluctant to rock the boat at the trade deadline. JVR isn't going to be brought back next year, but you won't get much in return for a "rental." He still contributes positively to the team.
    I don't see the Leafs presently being good enough to be a contender this year. Just stay the course and don't do anything stupid at this point. Yes, the Islanders won a Stanley Cup by adding Butch Goring almost 40 years ago at the trade deadline but those kinds of moves do not work much more often than not. Further, the Islanders really were just a piece away from winning it all back then.
    Chad Kelly + Dan Adeboboye + David Ungerer + Damonte Coxie + DaVaris Daniels + Dejon Brissett = Unstoppable Force

  12. #492
    Don
    Points: 131,221, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    Will's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Thornhill
    Posts
    10,015
    Points
    131,221
    Level
    100
    Quote Originally Posted by ArgoRavi View Post
    I don't see the Leafs presently being good enough to be a contender this year. Just stay the course and don't do anything stupid at this point. Yes, the Islanders won a Stanley Cup by adding Butch Goring almost 40 years ago at the trade deadline but those kinds of moves do not work much more often than not. Further, the Islanders really were just a piece away from winning it all back then.
    Agreed, perhaps make a minor move or two, but leave it mostly as is and see where the chips fall in the playoffs.
    TORONTO ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL CLUB
    GREY CUP CHAMPIONS: 1914, 1921, 1933, 1937, 1938, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1983, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2012, 2017, 2022



  13. #493
    Don
    Points: 131,221, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    Will's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Thornhill
    Posts
    10,015
    Points
    131,221
    Level
    100
    Andersen could use a rest I feel. He's struggled a bit since coming back from injury and McElhinney was playing well
    TORONTO ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL CLUB
    GREY CUP CHAMPIONS: 1914, 1921, 1933, 1937, 1938, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1983, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2012, 2017, 2022



  14. #494
    Don
    Points: 131,221, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    Will's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Thornhill
    Posts
    10,015
    Points
    131,221
    Level
    100
    What does everybody make of this alleged Babcock/Matthews rift? Legitimate or just media speculation.
    TORONTO ARGONAUTS FOOTBALL CLUB
    GREY CUP CHAMPIONS: 1914, 1921, 1933, 1937, 1938, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1983, 1991, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2012, 2017, 2022



  15. #495
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 16,835, Level: 82
    Level completed: 97%, Points required for next Level: 15
    Overall activity: 21.0%
    Achievements:
    Veteran10000 Experience Points
    argolio's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    3,614
    Points
    16,835
    Level
    82
    Fake, um, information.

  16. #496
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 66,643, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 12.0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    R.J's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    6,655
    Points
    66,643
    Level
    100
    Quote Originally Posted by Argofans.com View Post
    What does everybody make of this alleged Babcock/Matthews rift? Legitimate or just media speculation.
    Legit. Similar issues came up in Detroit eventually, where Babcock was overbearing on the players. Would anyone be surprised if Matthews was po'd ? Best player on the team and yet is on the second power play unit.

    It'll be interesting to see where this team goes now with Dubas being named the GM, continually hear the word "aggressive" when he is brought up, and he's "new school" compared to a lot of Leafs Management.
    Last edited by R.J; 05-11-2018 at 01:51 PM.

  17. #497
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 66,643, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 12.0%
    Achievements:
    OverdriveCreated Album picturesVeteran50000 Experience Points
    R.J's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    6,655
    Points
    66,643
    Level
    100
    Leafs sign Tavares - 7 years for $77 million. Too rich for me, especially when they have to eventually sign Matthews and Marner.

  18. #498
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 31,542, Level: 100
    Level completed: 0%, Points required for next Level: 0
    Overall activity: 84.0%
    Achievements:
    Veteran25000 Experience Points
    Argo57's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Posts
    7,127
    Points
    31,542
    Level
    100
    Quote Originally Posted by R.J View Post
    Leafs sign Tavares - 7 years for $77 million. Too rich for me, especially when they have to eventually sign Matthews and Marner.
    When you get a chance to acquire that type of talent without giving up players from your roster you need to give it a shot.
    Impressive top 9 for the Leafs.
    Toronto Argonauts
    18 Time World Champions

  19. #499
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 8,273, Level: 61
    Level completed: 41%, Points required for next Level: 177
    Overall activity: 0%
    Achievements:
    Veteran5000 Experience Points

    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    534
    Points
    8,273
    Level
    61
    Quote Originally Posted by R.J View Post
    Leafs sign Tavares - 7 years for $77 million. Too rich for me, especially when they have to eventually sign Matthews and Marner.
    I think it is going to be a problem in a few years when Matthews, Marner, and Nylander are looking for decent contracts.

  20. #500
    Bleeds Double Blue
    Points: 8,298, Level: 61
    Level completed: 50%, Points required for next Level: 152
    Overall activity: 0%
    Achievements:
    Overdrive5000 Experience PointsVeteran
    PullTogether73's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Posts
    1,257
    Points
    8,298
    Level
    61
    Quote Originally Posted by matchuk View Post
    I think it is going to be a problem in a few years when Matthews, Marner, and Nylander are looking for decent contracts.
    As soon as I saw that Tavares had signed with the Leafs' my first thought was "Which of Marner and Nylander gets traded when they are up for their next contract?"

    Personally I would prefer that it be Nylander, but I figure the Leafs trade one of them for a defenseman at the right time.

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts