End of Season Pressers (Monday May 15)

[Gallagbi]

Ehhhh I liked ROR but I feel like his lack of speed is a big issue. I'd be very concerned about his next contract.

The price and term would need to be right

 

[Throw More Waffles]

It won't make a difference, particularly in Marners case.
No matter what he says it will be twisted into he doesn't care.

Or he could, you know, show that he cares. Imagine that.

 

[rojac]

The games are fun to watch (often/sometimes) but for some of us this intrigue is also a whole of lot fun too.

Oh, I don’t disagree. It’s just that we don’t let the intrigue have much on an effect on our lives.

 

[Trapper]

Panthers (especially Bennett) were taking healthy runs at our players with literally no response from the Leafs.

Doubt we hear the core players say anything about the physical play. Same blah blah, puck didn’t bounce, etc.

 

[29Potvin]

KD is going to pull an Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday ending presser.

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Personally he's better days are behind him and hes a step slower
Not sure if I want him around.

We have enough players to provide leadership if that's what it came down to. We still have Gio

The player I want to resign is Acciari. Was a true soldier end to end

Ya I would like to see Accairi and Schenn resigned if possible. I'm not sure what will happen with Gio, looking really slow out there

 

[shaner8989]

Loved O’Reilly but the speed factor is just too much for me. Do not bring him back unless it’s a 1 year deal on the cheap. Tavares and O’Reilly can’t be on the same team.

 

[Larcos_Unal]

ROR is a mercenary, he's gonna want to get as much as possible. Bon chance

He definitely hit it on the head saying Panthers out-muscled them.

 

[Apex Predator]

Ehhhh I liked ROR but I feel like his lack of speed is a big issue. He had very low impact when the Leafs needed him the most. I'd be very concerned about his next contract.

Leafs need center depth so obviously if the contract is alright then for sure it could work out.

That’s how I feel too. With Tavares and him the foot speed could be concerning.

 

[Throw More Waffles]

Mcdavid had 20 pts in 12 games

He dominated R1 and R2 overall

Oilers have a sieve in net and defense they had a 6M making 9.5M

They're burning almost 9M which is costing the oilers the finishing pieces

Oilers aren't held back by their stars underperforming like the leafs are

Yep, precisely. McDrai MORE than earned their money in the playoffs. Their frustrations are quite clearly "What the f*** more can we do?" They're upset that management can't build a winner around their amazing performances.

Matthews and Marner's frustration is usually about having to answer questions to the media after underperforming in the playoffs.

That's the freaking difference.

 

[ACC1224]

Or he could, you know, show that he cares. Imagine that.

Exhibit A.

 

[robertmac43]

I guess you got to ask the question....but come one, what else is JT to say here?

 

[fahad203]

Yep, precisely. McDrai MORE than earned their money in the playoffs. Their frustrations are quite clearly "What the f*** more can we do?" They're upset that management can't build a winner around their amazing performances.

Matthews and Marner's frustration is usually about having to answer questions to the media after underperforming in the playoffs.

That's the freaking difference.

When you have more goals than games played, you have definitely earned your money
Nobody here should be thrashing on Drai and McDavid. They are not the reason why they are out of playoffs.

Matthews, Tavares and Marner are definitely the reasons why we are out

 

[theTTC]

Why are two vets who barely got $1M of MLSE money combined this season speaking first?

MLSE owners Bell and Rogers also own TSN and SN. Like NHL refereeing, the fix is in. lol

 

[robertmac43]

Hey, sorry swede dropping in. Did Nylander say this?

No he didn't sat this. He just left the team right after the playoff loss to go play for Sweden. Totally respect his decision, I would do the same thing if i was in his shoes.

 

[notbias]

Yep, precisely. McDrai MORE than earned their money in the playoffs. Their frustrations are quite clearly "What the f*** more can we do?" They're upset that management can't build a winner around their amazing performances.

Matthews and Marner's frustration is usually about having to answer questions to the media after underperforming in the playoffs.

That's the freaking difference.

When the games mattered most, Drai stepped up.

 

[Throw More Waffles]

Exhibit A.

Well, we'll drop this to a "I'm rubber you're glue" discussion.

I'd wager that no matter how much Marner looks like he doesn't care, there will be many posters who twist his words into making it look like he cares.

 

[ACC1224]

Well, we'll drop this to a "I'm rubber you're glue" discussion.

I'd wager that no matter how much Marner looks like he doesn't care, there will be many posters who twist his words into making it look like he cares.

How do you look like you don't care?

Half the time he looks like he's ready to cry.

 

[theTTC]

hahahaha. Paraphrasing Tavares, "we didn't win because the playoffs are very hard."

 

[EK47]

No he didn't sat this. He just left the team right after the playoff loss to go play for Sweden. Totally respect his decision, I would do the same thing if i was in his shoes.

Ah, so he wasn’t at the end of season presser?

Swedish hockey fans have a huge amount of respect for Willy he always shows up provided he’s healthy and has a contract. Hope he gets a stanley cup someday aswell.

 

[rocketman588]

Draisaitl disappeared when it mattered.

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When the games mattered most, Drai stepped up.

Now post Austons stat lines

 

[Tak7]

Still no link?

 

[ACC1224]

Now post Austons stat lines

...and Nylanders

 

[robertmac43]

Ah, so he wasn’t at the end of season presser?

Swedish hockey fans have a huge amount of respect for Willy he always shows up provided he’s healthy and has a contract. Hope he gets a stanley cup someday aswell.

Yeah he is already with the Swedish team so he is missing today. He played great these playoffs once again, i hope he is back next year.

 

[BertCorbeau]

I guess you got to ask the question....but come one, what else is JT to say here?

I mean I don’t think he’s dumb enough to say to the media that he’d waive if management wants him to.

Unnecessary drama.