Speculation: Chris Johnston "An atom bomb could drop"
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weems
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When I hear that, the only thing that feels justified as a "atom bomb" is a Matthews trade.
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weems
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Maybe they sell high on Nylander?
Wouldn't be a popular move but his value is extremely high right now.
Antropovsky
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If it ends up just Mitch Marner when the dust settles im gonna lose it lol
djdev
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ye 2nd highest goals in the league this year and scores in the post season. could be a big return
Antropovsky
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I wouldnt be upset...one of the most skilled players in the league, but compete level near the bottom of the league....actively avoided physical areas just like Marner.
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theres no way anymore that this is the case. i expect a bunch of management to be gone too.
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The nuclear option would have to be Matthews, it just sucks because you're not winning a trade being the team that trades the 69 goal scorer lol.
But it's time. He is not a winner. I think he would accept a trade at this point to an American team. I think he knows his time has run out here.
He can get all the crazy American endorsements and make all the money he wants which is obviously a high priority for him.
I wonder if nuclear means literally everybody. Matthews trade, Marner walk, Tavares walk, Nylander trade (his value is so high right now) and trade Rielly.
The teams changed. Go for it. This experiment doesn't work. I'll suffer gladly for a few years if I know we are trying something new. I hate these Leafs. They are pathetic. No heart. Unlikable team.
But it's time. He is not a winner. I think he would accept a trade at this point to an American team. I think he knows his time has run out here.
He can get all the crazy American endorsements and make all the money he wants which is obviously a high priority for him.
I wonder if nuclear means literally everybody. Matthews trade, Marner walk, Tavares walk, Nylander trade (his value is so high right now) and trade Rielly.
The teams changed. Go for it. This experiment doesn't work. I'll suffer gladly for a few years if I know we are trying something new. I hate these Leafs. They are pathetic. No heart. Unlikable team.
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Matthews has looked defeated all year. Would anyone be shocked if he asked behind the scenes for a trade?
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That’s like NHL video game level of things to do. I know if the roles were reversed with Vegas they would do that.
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Not against a Matthews trade. Yeah points are points, but Huberdeau was an all-star production monster too and look how that trade has worked out for Florida and Calgary. Leafs need winners, not entitled individual trophy seekers.
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Matthews + Carlo for Strome + Leonard + Hutson + 2025 1st + 2026 1st?
Now that would be a blockbuster move
Trade Rielly + Woll for UPL + 1st (2026l or Byram
Than you have ample cap room to add high-end D in Ekblad/Provorov/Orlov/Gavirkov + 3 of granlund/ehlers/boesor/Donato
Team would be extremely deep and have a lot of future assets
Now that would be a blockbuster move
Trade Rielly + Woll for UPL + 1st (2026l or Byram
Than you have ample cap room to add high-end D in Ekblad/Provorov/Orlov/Gavirkov + 3 of granlund/ehlers/boesor/Donato
Team would be extremely deep and have a lot of future assets
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Well...
I think it would have to be Matthews because his comments, are typically measured.
I don't think it was accidental that he threw others under the bus.
I think he knows Marner, who punctuated Matthews comment, is gone, and who knows...maybe he's looking for a place that would accommodate them both?
I think it would have to be Matthews because his comments, are typically measured.
I don't think it was accidental that he threw others under the bus.
I think he knows Marner, who punctuated Matthews comment, is gone, and who knows...maybe he's looking for a place that would accommodate them both?
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The fan base will accept a complete reset, this is the time. These guys are damaged beyond repair here, just acknowledge it and move on. We had great leadership pieces around them this year, it doesn't matter they fall apart. Everything and anything should be on the table.
It's over, I think everyone understands that now.
It's over, I think everyone understands that now.
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We shall say Ni again to you if you do not appease us.
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An earthquake level shake up could happen in this off season. Click my links and remember to like and subscribe.
Such garbage journalism.. yeah, sure, something could always happen.. or not.
Such garbage journalism.. yeah, sure, something could always happen.. or not.
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In the video, he's talking about the management, not the roster. Shanahan obviously but he's also saying Tre may be out too.
Worst time possible for a tank job without your own picks.......
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