2021-22 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

[herman]

McCann is a decent enough replacement but he doesn't really fit up the middle, doesn't kill penalties and isn't a defensive player.

Not exactly trying to brand myself as his #1 fan or anything, but just because he doesn't/hasn't killed penalties doesn't mean he can't. He's generally considered a pretty responsible two-player who can skate really well so I'd imagine he has the tools to PK. He started to kill penalties in his final season with Florida but didn't get the chance with Pittsburgh largely because they've been loaded with grindy bottom-6 forwards who need to play there. Let's not forget that Kerfoot never took a regular PK shift with Colorado before coming here and now look at him. I wouldn't be surprised if the team used him there.

This was posted in the McCann thread too
https://canucksarmy.com/2014/07/07/get-to-know-a-prospect-jared-mccann-not-jared-mccan-t/

2) In what role(s) was McCann deployed? Did he see mostly offensive zone duty, or was he a defensive zone specialist? Did he see significant PP or PK responsibility? Did Sheldon Keefe make an effort to play him against the other team?s best players?

Dubas: Jared was deployed in the role of a top line centre. His offensive zone start rate was the 4th lowest on our team at 56% offensive zone starts (behind just Jean Dupuy, Patrick Watling and Tyler Gaudet). He played versus the oppositions 1st or 2nd line. Tyler Gaudet was voted the best defensive centre in the league in the OHL Coaches vote so at home Sheldon would often deploy Gaudet versus the opposition?s best line, and on the road that duty would fall on Jared as coaches tried to free their best players from playing versus Gaudet, who was a 20 year old. Jared, as just a 17 year did an excellent job in that regard, as his possession numbers illustrate.

Jared saw duty on the PP and PK both and was our best faceoff man, as well. On the PP Jared was used on his off wing to take advantage of his elite shot.

 

[Highlander]

https://twitter.com/Ieafsfan/status/1417500548597788675
Okay, so... we know Seattle is using a plethora of local celebrities to announce their picks for the show on Wednesday, and logistically it makes no sense to do it live as the coordination scales to $$$$... and
Also this:
https://twitter.com/MattLewington/status/1417503410463547393
https://twitter.com/FreeNylander/status/1417504744852148224
They could easily film multiple takes with every available name too, and this cellphone vid just happens to capture the one we wanted to hear.

I have been in that market, one of the best in the world and I did have a fish tossed at me. Was great.

 

[L K]

McCann is a decent enough replacement but he doesn't really fit up the middle, doesn't kill penalties and isn't a defensive player.

Not exactly trying to brand myself as his #1 fan or anything, but just because he doesn't/hasn't killed penalties doesn't mean he can't. He's generally considered a pretty responsible two-player who can skate really well so I'd imagine he has the tools to PK. He started to kill penalties in his final season with Florida but didn't get the chance with Pittsburgh largely because they've been loaded with grindy bottom-6 forwards who need to play there. Let's not forget that Kerfoot never took a regular PK shift with Colorado before coming here and now look at him. I wouldn't be surprised if the team used him there.

This was posted in the McCann thread too
https://canucksarmy.com/2014/07/07/get-to-know-a-prospect-jared-mccann-not-jared-mccan-t/

2) In what role(s) was McCann deployed? Did he see mostly offensive zone duty, or was he a defensive zone specialist? Did he see significant PP or PK responsibility? Did Sheldon Keefe make an effort to play him against the other team?s best players?

Dubas: Jared was deployed in the role of a top line centre. His offensive zone start rate was the 4th lowest on our team at 56% offensive zone starts (behind just Jean Dupuy, Patrick Watling and Tyler Gaudet). He played versus the oppositions 1st or 2nd line. Tyler Gaudet was voted the best defensive centre in the league in the OHL Coaches vote so at home Sheldon would often deploy Gaudet versus the opposition?s best line, and on the road that duty would fall on Jared as coaches tried to free their best players from playing versus Gaudet, who was a 20 year old. Jared, as just a 17 year did an excellent job in that regard, as his possession numbers illustrate.

Jared saw duty on the PP and PK both and was our best faceoff man, as well. On the PP Jared was used on his off wing to take advantage of his elite shot.

That?s fine but doing it in the OHL and the NHL are two completely different things.  There has been a lot of ?the analytics say the Leafs should win? stuff over the last few years and it?s up to on ice outcomes now.  Maybe he?ll be great in those roles in Toronto but until he does them it means nothing

 

[Arn]

https://twitter.com/SeattleKraken/status/1417522770464804865

So this is our conclusive proof that Dermott will be a Kraken next season then?

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/FenwayKJ/status/1417713773087838209
45 more minutes! but since they're probably making a show of it and going in alphabetical order... 105 more minutes!

 

[CarltonTheBear]

45 more minutes! but since they're probably making a show of it and going in alphabetical order... 105 more minutes!

10am is just for when Seattle needs to submit their list to the league. They won't be officially announcing them until 8pm (although leaks will probably happen for a lot of it).

 

[herman]

45 more minutes! but since they're probably making a show of it and going in alphabetical order... 105 more minutes!

10am is just for when Seattle needs to submit their list to the league. They won't be officially announcing them until 8pm (although leaks will probably happen for a lot of it).

Why won't they do a 7AM PDT show  :'(

 

[herman]

Aside from the 2 UFA signings, only the Leafs' pick has leaked. Twice. Half a day apart.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1417959130610823168
Thank you in advance, Holland

 

[Kin]

Can't imagine it would be worth too much but anything would be a win.

 

[Guilt Trip]

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1417959130610823168
Thank you in advance, Holland

Anything over 4 years and 4 mill is a goodbye...I hope the Leafs don't pay him.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/kevin_mcgran/status/1418036699461001230
Does this mean, Leafs can you match, or does it mean, sign and trade for 8?

https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2021/07/22/friedman-maple-leafs-oilers-talking-sign-and-trade-agreement-for-zach-hyman/
Friedman reading it as adding the 8th year

 

[Deebo]

Edmonton has a 1st, a 4th, 2 6ths, and a 7th this year.

 

[ZBBM]

https://twitter.com/kevin_mcgran/status/1418036699461001230
Does this mean, Leafs can you match, or does it mean, sign and trade for 8?

https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2021/07/22/friedman-maple-leafs-oilers-talking-sign-and-trade-agreement-for-zach-hyman/
Friedman reading it as adding the 8th year

Having watched James van Riemsdyk, Tyler Bozak, Jake Gardiner, and Tyson Barrie leave the organization without a return as notable UFAs, the Leafs snagging an asset in return for Hyman before he walks out the door would be a more-than-welcome sight.

That speaks volumes.-

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

Wow, so 6 picks in the next two drafts, going to have a tough time icing a complete roster that MIGHT make the play offs since they have cap issues, and a couple defensive prospects and Roberston.

 

[TML fan]

Yeah, Dubas really hasn't done a great job with this team in my opinion. Feels like the Quinn era Leafs again. Except at least those teams could win a round or two.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1418184975711571969
La la la la la

 

[Guilt Trip]

https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1418184975711571969
La la la la la

If that's true, glad we're not paying it. More then RNH...it won't age well.

 

[L K]

Honestly I would rather forego getting a 7th round pick to let Edmonton gain a small amount of cap advantage.  Unless Edmonton wants to go galaxy brain and give a much better asset for Hyman's rights I'd sooner just let them sign him to a stupid 5.5M contract.

 

[bustaheims]

Honestly I would rather forego getting a 7th round pick to let Edmonton gain a small amount of cap advantage.  Unless Edmonton wants to go galaxy brain and give a much better asset for Hyman's rights I'd sooner just let them sign him to a stupid 5.5M contract.

Honestly, if they can turn that extra $500K into a meaningful difference on their barren roster, good for them. I'm quite happy for them to give the Leafs assets they should use to actually improve their roster.