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TOR has no trouble scoring, but have already given up points in three different games (0-2-1) with four goals scored through the first 15 GP. That can't happen at that frequency. In fact, it probably should almost never happen.
David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) profile pictureDavid Pagnotta
@TheFourthPeriodOct 29
Top/Bottom 5 NHL teams in goals-for per game, to date: 1. Edmonton, 4.23 2. Colorado, 4.15 3. Carolina, 3.79 4. Boston, 3.77 5. Toronto, 3.73 ... 28. Columbus, 2.50 29. Calgary, 2.33 30. Winnipeg, 2.33 31. Chicago, 2.17 32. Philadelphia, 1.93
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He had been mediocre (and overhated as a result) to this point, and expectations above mediocre are completely fair to have for your $7M goalie. He let them down tonight.
leafsnationnews (@LNNinstagram) profile pictureleafsnationnews@LNNinstagramOct 29
I have not and probably will never defend TOR's goaltending transactions this summer, but I have defended Bob's start to the year at times (pretty average & would ideally be better). A back-breaking 4th goal after the obligatory three gets no defense. Routine save needed there
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I have not and probably will never defend TOR's goaltending transactions this summer, but I have defended Bob's start to the year at times (pretty average & would ideally be better). A back-breaking 4th goal after the obligatory three gets no defense. Routine save needed there
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Evans getting his stick "slashed" out of his hands as the last man back feels equivalent to embellishment or is at least incredibly soft. You're the last guy back... battle, man. Kind of trash, but I get why a ref is compelled to call it.
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This type of goal being called weak is incorrect. What Gridin does here is a world-class snipe He's moving pretty quick & picks it. Superstars wouldn't replicate this at a high % put in that scenario and many don't even shoot here Sometimes NHL players snipe. Big news, I know
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Perfectly placed pass, perfectly placed shot 👌 Matvei Gridin gets the @NHLFlames on the board first!
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No goalie would be standing upright against their post in 2026, as they wouldn't be well-prepared for any other play possibility. This is less of a Bob error, and just taking advantage of the situation perfectly when the split-second to rip it opened. It's a high-end finish.
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If Gridin was able to score this, he had no business getting such a clean shot off from a better angle on the third goal - which was a high velocity top left snipe The kid is clearly a great shooting talent. He shouldn't be skating into his own shooting locations with possession
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The automatic 3 goals past Bobrovsky needs to stop. That being said, probably not as an applicable of a point to make last night. Those were some snipes. More concerned about how easily the opponent gets to those locations and is able to get a clean shot off.
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Stutzle has nothing on this guy. Crazy work
madison²⁵ ₇₀ LAIS DAY (@leafscini) profile picturemadison²⁵ ₇₀ LAIS DAY@leafsciniOct 27
cowan on suniev, my sons..
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Been highlighted in the thread, and is logical, for TOR to take a higher AAV expring player back to help the tagging issue. Some options: Brendan Dillon $4M Barclay Goodrow $3.64M Ilya Lyubushkin $3.25M (=) Nino Niederreiter $4M Andrei Kuzmenko $5M Kirby Dach $3.6M
leafsnationnews (@LNNinstagram) profile pictureleafsnationnews@LNNinstagramOct 25
Dakota Joshua's LTI conditioning loan will have been extended if he's in the Marlies lineup today or on the roster still - 3 GP already & been there > 6 days Curious how this plays out. I think there would have been far more urgency to get him on L3 if he was truly in the plans
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If Bjugstad is going to be a SELTIR case, I wonder about a Niederreiter + Bjugstad for Joshua + Webber base (maybe more to it) to get the real dollars component closer to even, as that could incentivize WPG to be okay with Joshua's extra year a little more.
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In fairness to OEL and the D core, I think you are seeing some stabilization from him and others that definitely allows them to avoid bandaid adds, as intended The idea is to tangibly improve, which technically opens a scenario where they could end up getting nothing done.
leafsnationnews (@LNNinstagram) profile pictureleafsnationnews@LNNinstagramOct 25
As much as vibes are high, the pivot from one older D (probably OEL) to a younger D that fits this description makes a lot of sense, and I think Cam York at his best fits that description quite well I wouldn't mind getting on that early, and ideally, that's this year's team
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He's the obvious pivot point, to me at least, & the cap/tagging issue influences having to move someone when adding Oldest LHD & not being tasked with the defensive burden of McCabe or producing like Rielly Ideally an add can take a bit off of their plates in a way OEL can't
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Dakota Joshua's LTI conditioning loan will have been extended if he's in the Marlies lineup today or on the roster still - 3 GP already & been there > 6 days Curious how this plays out. I think there would have been far more urgency to get him on L3 if he was truly in the plans
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This He's been worth it & hasn't even scored yet. He's played a lot of minutes with good results I wouldn't call him a stud #1 D, but he can be on your top pair. I think he's being underrated by anyone implying otherwise. That contract "risk" couldn't have come at better timing
leafsnationnews (@LNNinstagram) profile pictureleafsnationnews@LNNinstagramJun 19
It seems to be pretty heavily dismissed that Raddysh is more than just a point shot threat
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As much as vibes are high, the pivot from one older D (probably OEL) to a younger D that fits this description makes a lot of sense, and I think Cam York at his best fits that description quite well I wouldn't mind getting on that early, and ideally, that's this year's team
NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) profile pictureNHL Rumour Report
@NHLRumourReportOct 25
David Pagnotta: Re Maple Leafs defensemen: They've been looking for a more responsible, stay-at-home calibre guy that can exit the zone, or at least get the puck out of it; a #3, maybe a #4 - Leafs Morning Take (10/20)
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Somehow his biggest single season development jump might be coming in his second NHL season. What a guy
leafsnationnews (@LNNinstagram) profile pictureleafsnationnews@LNNinstagram14 Dec 2023
I wasn't some massive Cowan truther calling it excellent value at #28 on draft day, but I wasn't a hater. I could see the vision. These were some of my draft day takes on the pick:
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It might be a double digit AAV
leafsnationnews (@LNNinstagram) profile pictureleafsnationnews@LNNinstagramSep 15
The timing kind of sucks regarding Easton Cowan's extension eligibility because I'd really have no issue in trying to add him to the list of these sub 100 GP players signings 8yr deals. It wouldn't be a double digit AAV (probably in the range of what Knies has/Minten got)
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Hunt did not get through waivers - claimed by NSH The point stands that it's worthwhile to complete this trade format one more time to get to 48/50 SPCs. Ideally it's specifically for probably Tverberg + Webber/Myers and can be done for any ~'02 F or LHD who is capable NHL depth
leafsnationnews (@LNNinstagram) profile pictureleafsnationnews@LNNinstagramOct 23
I sort of doubt they strike again, but Hunt makes a lot of sense for TOR to target as a Räty 2.0-style trade if he clears waivers. MIN at 44/50 contracts, so they can handle the 2-for-1 aspect. I'd be more inclined to use Hunt in the NHL lineup over Mermis/McWard at the moment.
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I think it's important to look at how TOR's prospect pool is positioned to see where their leverage is when looking at how they can assemble a futures-based package. This screenshot projects out a '27-28 Marlies roster with signed players, RFA's & prospects with expiring rights.
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There are a lot of C prospects competing and a lot of RHD. Generically speaking, they could probably do something like Koblar, McWard (tagging), Avs 1st, mid picks (because they made 10 selections in 2026) for a Top 4 D; really fill a need and not significantly feel the loss.
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If a team really pushed for someone in their 2026 class, I doubt it would hold up a significant piece of business, but the current regime would likely be more willing to deal from a well-leveraged position using some Marlies or pre-2026 prospects they didn't bring in.
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