I just think it is like Rugby where they have the 6 Nations (Bascially Britain, France and Italy).
Which is a good tournament.
At the end, it is best on best, as I doubt any teams will be sending their B squad to the tournament.
Brad Treliving is doing a great job.
- Thread starter LEAFANFORLIFE23
- Start date
Which is a good tournament.
At the end, it is best on best, as I doubt any teams will be sending their B squad to the tournament.
I'm bumping this thread because I'm very happy with what he has done so far today.
This team needed defense and Brad has delivered
Tanev
OEL
Hakanpää, Jani
plus a goaltending upgrade in Stolarz over Sammy and he is an upgrade because it's going to be next to impossible for him to worse than Sammy he would have to go out of his way to try and be worse than Sammy was and even if he did actually go out of his way to try and do that I don't know that he could do that.
you can not like the term on some of the things he did today but there is no question
Rielly Tanev
OEL McCabe
Benoit Lilly/Hakanpää, Jani
LillyHakanpää, Jani
Timmins
Weber
is way better than what we had, that's not up for debate, the defense has been completely remade.
Now I wonder what is next because I don't think Brad is done cooking just yet, According to cap friendly the Leafs are about 794K above the cap, but that's not actually true because cap friendly is including the salaries of Cade Webber, Connor Timmins, and Matt Murray on the roster.
neither of them will be and combined they mke about 2.6 million.
we also know that Robertson has demanded a trade.
the Leafs still have to fill the hole left by Tyler Bertuzii
I wonderr about the future of Lilly even though he was just singed because as of now they have to many NHL bodies on defense
they also have Nick Robertson who has requested a trade.
I wonder if they look to fill Bertuzzi's spot next either via Free agency with a Jeff Skinner or Tarasenko signing or via trade because like I said there are now to many NHL bodies on D.
I don;t think Brad is done quite yet.
This team needed defense and Brad has delivered
Tanev
OEL
Hakanpää, Jani
plus a goaltending upgrade in Stolarz over Sammy and he is an upgrade because it's going to be next to impossible for him to worse than Sammy he would have to go out of his way to try and be worse than Sammy was and even if he did actually go out of his way to try and do that I don't know that he could do that.
you can not like the term on some of the things he did today but there is no question
Rielly Tanev
OEL McCabe
Benoit Lilly/Hakanpää, Jani
LillyHakanpää, Jani
Timmins
Weber
is way better than what we had, that's not up for debate, the defense has been completely remade.
Now I wonder what is next because I don't think Brad is done cooking just yet, According to cap friendly the Leafs are about 794K above the cap, but that's not actually true because cap friendly is including the salaries of Cade Webber, Connor Timmins, and Matt Murray on the roster.
neither of them will be and combined they mke about 2.6 million.
we also know that Robertson has demanded a trade.
the Leafs still have to fill the hole left by Tyler Bertuzii
I wonderr about the future of Lilly even though he was just singed because as of now they have to many NHL bodies on defense
they also have Nick Robertson who has requested a trade.
I wonder if they look to fill Bertuzzi's spot next either via Free agency with a Jeff Skinner or Tarasenko signing or via trade because like I said there are now to many NHL bodies on D.
I don;t think Brad is done quite yet.
TMLBlueandWhite
Registered User
- Feb 2, 2023
- 1,976
- 2,035
Terrible job by Treliving.
Like I said: expensive and stupid. The stupidity kicked in the minute he traded for Tanev's rights. It hasn't stopped since.
With every stupid move compounding the expense.
Why anyone would think signing a couple castoffs from Dallas would be a good idea is beyond me. You know why Dallas doesn't want Tanev and Hakanpaa on the team. Because they're real contenders who want to win now.
Not a pretender contender wasting the fans money on injury prone bottom pairing defensemen.
Nothing has changed since Treliving took over. It's all the same crap. There's been zero flashes of brilliance regarding contracts, cap management, draft pick accumulation, trades, or signings.
It's insane a mediocre team that goes out in the first round every year would make signing a pair of rejects from Dallas a priority.
Like I said: expensive and stupid. The stupidity kicked in the minute he traded for Tanev's rights. It hasn't stopped since.
With every stupid move compounding the expense.
Why anyone would think signing a couple castoffs from Dallas would be a good idea is beyond me. You know why Dallas doesn't want Tanev and Hakanpaa on the team. Because they're real contenders who want to win now.
Not a pretender contender wasting the fans money on injury prone bottom pairing defensemen.
Nothing has changed since Treliving took over. It's all the same crap. There's been zero flashes of brilliance regarding contracts, cap management, draft pick accumulation, trades, or signings.
It's insane a mediocre team that goes out in the first round every year would make signing a pair of rejects from Dallas a priority.
ACC1224
Super Elite, Passing ALL Tests since 2002
- Aug 19, 2002
- 76,539
- 42,993
Yes Robertson has no intention to sign a new deal with the Leafs as of 48 hours ago.
You clearly weren't paying attention because if you were you'd know Dallas tried very hard to keep Tanev they simply couldn't
ToneDog
56 years and counting. #FireTheShanaClan!
I'd be calling Nill. With the brother connection, he is probably the most likely GM to over pay. Then I would call Kyle.
ACC1224
Super Elite, Passing ALL Tests since 2002
- Aug 19, 2002
- 76,539
- 42,993
I'd call Kyle because I don't think Kyle is very good at his job and can probably get him to overpay.
He talks about wanting to contend before the core retires and then proceeds to make them worse by trading Reilly Smith
leafs in five
Registered User
- Sep 8, 2004
- 15,390
- 2,070
Bertuzzi was a 'hole', he doesnt need to be replaced because he was useless.
McMaan can take his spot and be much more effective, Robertson can take his spot and be much more effective, heck Cowan can take his spot as a child and be more effective. Bertuzzi on the Leafs was an absolute bust, and single handedly cost us the Boston series with his constant penalties going after Marchand, and always being out of position.
TMLBlueandWhite
Registered User
- Feb 2, 2023
- 1,976
- 2,035
Yeah I'm sure they tried real hard to keep him for $4.5x6.
He's a much better defenseman than Lidell, Harley, Heiskenan, and Suter. They're top four stinks compared to the Leafs with Rielly and Tanev as top pair. OEL and McCabe are second pairing ffs.
Hakanpaa makes them so much better too.
rumman
Registered User
- Sep 10, 2008
- 16,441
- 12,825
Tanev is a good signing, but OEL…..big question mark, resigning Lilly……big question mark, the Finnish giant……his knee is apparently toast, quite possible he doesn’t play a game for us. So all in all pretty underwhelming rebuild of the D. That being said, at least he didn’t bring back Gio and Brodie, I guess that’s a plus for Pizza Boy…….
I mean they let Brodie and Bosh walk and replaced them with Tanev, OEL and Hakanpaa.
Yes their defense is objectively better, you don't have to like the term but the fact is, it has been upgraded
TMLBlueandWhite
Registered User
- Feb 2, 2023
- 1,976
- 2,035
I don't see OEL as a question mark, I think he will add a lot to this defense, I hate the Lilly contract but that doesn't mean the defense isn't better overall it absolutely is.
rumman
Registered User
- Sep 10, 2008
- 16,441
- 12,825
Well, in all honesty it couldn’t get much worse than last year could it? I’m not sold on whether OEL will shine, maybe you get the guy who played sheltered minutes for Florida, or maybe you get the guy who was pathetic in Vancouver………
Yeah that rumor of Hakanpaa never playing again comes from Steve Simmons, and when it comes to journalism Steve Simmons is a scumbag piece of shit so I'd be skeptical of ANYTHING he says.
When he was acqired Vancouver was run by Jim Benning it wasn't a well run team.
rumman
Registered User
- Sep 10, 2008
- 16,441
- 12,825
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, I hope it’s all BS too, but why wouldn’t Dallas resign him then? One way or the other the truth will be revealed in the upcoming season……..
Time will tell, but I'm very happy with how our summer has started. I think management has made good moves to address critical needs on the team. Tre said himself that there is a lot more work to do so I expect them to continue to be active.
Also, interesting that when asked about Marner, Treliving didn't come out and say "we aren't trading him". Only that he didn't have updates and that Marner is training (as any NHLer would be).
Also, interesting that when asked about Marner, Treliving didn't come out and say "we aren't trading him". Only that he didn't have updates and that Marner is training (as any NHLer would be).
rumman
Registered User
- Sep 10, 2008
- 16,441
- 12,825
GoonieFace
Registered User
Team couldn’t score in the playoffs. Did we add anyone that can add offense?
Tanev is fine, but that term is ugly.
OEL is meh, seems like he had his resurgence last year, maybe he mails it now.
Hanky Panky is pretty useless.
$3 mil for Liligren is gross. Might have a $6 mil dollar bottom pairing. Not ideal
Liked the Stolarz signing.
Lots of summer to go, but so far, not impressed at all
Tanev is fine, but that term is ugly.
OEL is meh, seems like he had his resurgence last year, maybe he mails it now.
Hanky Panky is pretty useless.
$3 mil for Liligren is gross. Might have a $6 mil dollar bottom pairing. Not ideal
Liked the Stolarz signing.
Lots of summer to go, but so far, not impressed at all
In a world where top pairing defenseman are getting 7+ million, 6 million for two bottom pair players is about right.
colchar
Registered User
- Apr 26, 2012
- 7,909
- 1,751
Since you are such an expert, why haven't you sent Pelley your resume? If you did I am sure he would be tripping over himself to hire you, based on your obvious genius and vast NHL experience, and then we could all bask in the glory of watching you lead the team to the Cup next year and create a perpetual dynasty.
So come on, step up or shut up. Send Pelley that resume.
