Contracts for the Big-3
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Do they still have radio call-in shows?
Guilt Trip
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Mike from Buffalo was the biggest kiss ass on Leafs talk. Good evening Mr Frost. How may I kiss your ass tonight lol.Zee said:
Guilt Trip
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Yup. Same here. What a stooge.Zee said:
Guilt Trip
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Bab's quote.
https://twitter.com/kristen_shilton/status/1066532504562225153
https://twitter.com/kristen_shilton/status/1066532504562225153
I think both Matthews and Nylander return to action on the same night, changes the story line to Dynamic Duo reunited instead of all focus being on Nylander, maybe booed by some cranky fans.
I would like to see Johnsson moved up to top line left wing with them, regardless of tonight scoring out-burst. He'd have a lot of space with people chasing Matthews and Nylander all over the ice. I think Johnsson could wind up with 25 goals playing with them.
Marleau-Kadri-Kappy seem to be building some chemistry. Ditto for Brown and Lindholm, then just throw Ennis on the left side. Goat and Leivo for depth.
Like the way Ozzy is coming along on defence. played 22 minutes tonight. Just plays a simple game, but he's effective. Dermott keeps growing in confidence. They both make the odd mistake but their learning. With Liljgren and Sandin looking good on the Marlies, the big panic over the blueline could be straightened out in a year of two, but will likely need some short term upgrades...just my thoughts.
I would like to see Johnsson moved up to top line left wing with them, regardless of tonight scoring out-burst. He'd have a lot of space with people chasing Matthews and Nylander all over the ice. I think Johnsson could wind up with 25 goals playing with them.
Marleau-Kadri-Kappy seem to be building some chemistry. Ditto for Brown and Lindholm, then just throw Ennis on the left side. Goat and Leivo for depth.
Like the way Ozzy is coming along on defence. played 22 minutes tonight. Just plays a simple game, but he's effective. Dermott keeps growing in confidence. They both make the odd mistake but their learning. With Liljgren and Sandin looking good on the Marlies, the big panic over the blueline could be straightened out in a year of two, but will likely need some short term upgrades...just my thoughts.
Zee
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This sounds a lot more substantial than previous media rumors of a deal being "24-48 hours" away doesn't it? Babcock being so bullish of having him back along with the panel last night saying there were only 500k apart makes me believe this will happen.slapshot said:
Bringing both back in the same game makes sense although I don't think fans would boo Nylander, a sense of relief would be present that this black cloud has passed.
I'll hold off on imagining line combos until the deal is announced. I've been waiting and dreaming of seeing a full Leafs lineup since July 1st, we're tantalizing close now
If the sides really are $500,000 apart, that is definitely interesting. Isn't Nylander sacrificing $40,000 per day right now? So that's $240,000 if he sits out all the way to the end of the month. Why not just sign it right now? Also, are they $500,000 per year apart, or is it $500,000 in terms of the entire contract?
I do have hope at this point but I will believe this when I see it.
I do have hope at this point but I will believe this when I see it.
Phileas Fogg
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Bullfrog said:Marleau-Kadri-Kapanen is a decent third line.
By my eyeball test, Kadri is having a bit of a tough time settling into a role this season. Maybe Kapenen elevates him a bit.
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They might want to give him a few hard practices before entering the line-up, but limiting his minutes once he's there probably wouldn't do anything positive.
herman
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Nylander is coming back basically the same time as Matthews so Babcock can slow roll them with OZ draws as he sees fit at home. There?s no need to run anyone on the 4th line to warm up.
The ?top? line is whichever line is succeeding that night anyway of which we can conceivably have 3 in any given game.
The ?top? line is whichever line is succeeding that night anyway of which we can conceivably have 3 in any given game.
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