NHL 2023-2024 Out of Town: Regular Season II - Patrick Roy named Isles Coach

[Si Hopkins]

Hannu Toivonen is going to be the starting goalie for Toronto next season. All they'll be able to afford

I mean, they got a zamboni driver up there I'm sure could do the job.

 

[Bruinaura]

Hannu Toivonen is going to be the starting goalie for Toronto next season. All they'll be able to afford

I hear David Ayres is available

Oops I see Si beat me to the joke lol

Note to self, refresh page before posting

 

[Trizz617]

With an NMC, an NMC, an NMC, and yes another NMC!

Love it.

Edit: Am I wrong? I thought Marner had an NMC.

Lol. To hell with defense and goaltending up in T Dot. I will not complain.

 

[Number8]

Lol. To hell with defense and goaltending up in T Dot. I will not complain.

You and me both. Hell, I hope they pay Nylander more than they have reported. And give Matthews, Marner, and Tavares a cost of living adjustment bump as well!!!!

 

[Ludwig Fell Down]

Toronto never learns lol

Don't ever interrupt your enemy when they are making a mistake.

TML, indeed, will never learn. Although the group of Nylander, Tavares, Marner and Matthews now have four playoff series wins among them. So there's that.

 

[sarge88]

47 million committed to 4 players yeah.

Add in that stiff Rielly and its almost 55m on 5 guys who’ve never accomplished anything in the playoffs.

 

[BruinDust]

I'd take Bergy or Zee as an analyst over Subban. Yes, most people would say they're boring. Whatever. They need guys who have actual hockey IQ if the goal is actually to analyze the game.

The list of former players I'd rather have in-studio doing analysis compared to Mr. Subban is very long.

I'm not picking on Subban here. Ray Bourque is my all-time favorite player. Sportsnet had Bourque in-studio briefly doing some quick analysis while he was in Toronto for the Hall of Fame. He looked like a dear in the headlights. Still better than Subban but it's not for everyone. Zee or Bergy might be fantastic at it.

I'm a fan of Bieksa and another analyst I've taken to is Luke Gazdic who is working the "B Nights" like Mondays for Sportsnet.

Maple Leafs sign William Nylander to eight-year, $92M contract extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed star winger William Nylander to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Monday.

www.sportsnet.ca

Good move for Toronto you don't let a game-breaking talent like Nylander leave in his prime.

 

[Babajingo]

Add in that stiff Rielly and its almost 55m on 5 guys who’ve never accomplished anything in the playoffs.

I know I'm generalizing and theres alot of time till next season but they will have about 32 million to fill 10 roster spots.

 

[Bruinaura]

The list of former players I'd rather have in-studio doing analysis compared to Mr. Subban is very long.

I'm not picking on Subban here. Ray Bourque is my all-time favorite player. Sportsnet had Bourque in-studio briefly doing some quick analysis while he was in Toronto for the Hall of Fame. He looked like a dear in the headlights. Still better than Subban but it's not for everyone. Zee or Bergy might be fantastic at it.

I'm a fan of Bieksa and another analyst I've taken to is Luke Gazdic who is working the "B Nights" like Mondays for Sportsnet.

Maple Leafs sign William Nylander to eight-year, $92M contract extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed star winger William Nylander to an eight-year, $92 million contract extension, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Monday.

www.sportsnet.ca

Good move for Toronto you don't let a game-breaking talent like Nylander leave in his prime.

I absolutely despised Scott Stevens as a player, but as an analyst or whatever the few times I saw him on NHL Network I was quite impressed.

 

[sarge88]

I know I'm generalizing and theres alot of time till next season but they will have about 32 million to fill 10 roster spots.

The move over the last couple of seasons, IMO, should have been to find a way to parlay Marner or Nylander into a similar level defenseman (And probably a useful other piece or two).

The only thing that the Nylander contract does is make it even harder to improve their back and and goaltending.

Obviously, every signing is only relevant to the time it’s signed, but just for comparison…..the Bruins are playing Lindholm, JDB, and Frederic about the same as they’ll pay Nylander next season.

I absolutely despised Scott Stevens as a player, but as an analyst or whatever the few times I saw him on NHL Network I was quite impressed.

Mike Rupp is excellent too.

 

[JRull86]

The move over the last couple of seasons, IMO, should have been to find a way to parlay Marner or Nylander into a similar level defenseman (And probably a useful other piece or two).

The only thing that the Nylander contract does it make it even harder to improve their back and and goaltending.

Obviously, every signing is only relevant to the time it’s signed, but just for comparison…..the Bruins are playing Lindholm, JDB, and Frederic about the same as they’ll pay Nylander next season.



Mike Rupp is excellent too.

The move with smart move with Nylander for oh....5 years, has been to move him for defenseman.

He's a good player, but committing that much cap to 4 forwards is just banana land level shit.

 

[Aeroforce]

Observing the lineups/lines across the league, the majority of teams have non-distinct third and fourth lines. In addition, there is little consistency year to year. Depth players bounce around to make room for prospects auditioning for The Show.

Lazar, Heinen, Acciari, etc.

I'm not supporting the Leafs' top-heavy approach. It hasn't worked yet, but that doesn't mean it can't. The Leafs with either Ullmark or Swayman would be a real threat.

Taveras comes off the books after next season, and their young forwards will still be in their prime. Plus, the cap will be going up.

Letting a player of Nylander's caliber walk would've been a huge mistake, and I don't know that a trade that actually made them better was on the table.

The formula for winning has been a 1C, a 1D, and a 1G. The Leafs are 1-for-3; but Adin Hill proves just how unpredictable the goalie position is.

So we'll see. I just don't see the Nylander signing as doomsday for Toronto.

 

[Absurdity]

Nylander is a good player, but I take Pastrnak at $250k AAV cheaper any day of the week.

 

[Sheppy]

Nylander is a good player, but I take Pastrnak at $250k AAV cheaper any day of the week.

Without a f***ing doubt

 

[TD Charlie]

It’s too much, but at least Nylander is damn good. This is the sort of contract that reeks of desperation, which is funny since Toronto isn’t desperate for stud forwards.

At the end of the day, I like this, for selfish reasons. Life is better when Toronto ignores the two things that win championships: defense and goaltending

 

[NDiesel]

Nylander is a good player, but I take Pastrnak at $250k AAV cheaper any day of the week.

I'd take Pasta at 2 mil more expensive too lol

 

[Bridges31]

It’s too much, but at least Nylander is damn good. This is the sort of contract that reeks of desperation, which is funny since Toronto isn’t desperate for stud forwards.

At the end of the day, I like this, for selfish reasons. Life is better when Toronto ignores the two things that win championships: defense and goaltending

They’re so similar to the Oilers. I just don’t understand how for years both teams have had issues on defense and with goaltending but instead of addressing it they just do they exact opposite and think they can score their way out of trouble.

 

[sooshii]

Another great profile by Amalie.

 

[The National]

This kid is gonna take a beating in Philly yikes

 

[ON3M4N]

This kid is gonna take a beating in Philly yikes

Toronto doing Toronto things. They keep putting more and more money into their core that folds when it matters.... and expecting a different result every year

 

[Bruinaura]

This kid is gonna take a beating in Philly yikes

Quebec Nordique fans to Philly fans:

 

[Trizz617]

The move with smart move with Nylander for oh....5 years, has been to move him for defenseman.

He's a good player, but committing that much cap to 4 forwards is just banana land level shit.

And thats ok by me. Better them, than us.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Not all bad for Philly. I think they got the better of the trade value. Drysdale is one helluva player.

 

[Aeroforce]

I know they've had their differences in the past, but I'm curious to see Hathaway and Drysdale reunited in Philly.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]