GDT: Game 82: Caps @ Pens / 19:00 EDT / ESPN

[GilbertSeinfeld]

Feel like his Leafs tenure was decidedly above avg but not amazing at the draft floor.

But this is highest he’ll pick as the GM right?

Idk hopefully now that it’s his staff (younger Pryor was from Hextall era) we really dial in.

What's his name? Wes Clark? Isn't he some draft guru?

 

[orby]

Looking forward to seeing Koivunen, McGroarty etc in the lineup for the full season next year. It will be an interesting off-season. This team has become tiresome to watch, but - with the caveat that much depends on the moves Dubas makes over the summer - I think I may be starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

On one hand, this game showed me that the players don’t actually want to lose, on the other hand, it just showed me that the team just largely sucks.

Yeah, I never thought it was a "team quit on Sullivan" thing. The team's just kinda dogshit, propped up by a couple good players so they're out of range of those really exceptional draft picks.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

What's his name? Wes Clark? Isn't he some draft guru?

Technically he runs all scouting here (pro and am)

Here’s his picks for Leafs. Didn’t have much to work with and too early to tell

Maple Leafs' draft czar Wes Clark departs for Pittsburgh

The Maple Leafs’ former Director of Player Personnel & Amateur Scouting is headed to Pittsburgh. After running the Leafs’ draft (and announcing the Leafs’ 31st-overall pick of Ben Danford at the podium) in Vegas in late June, Clark took part in the Leafs’ most recent development camp through...

mapleleafshotstove.com

Believe he was with Florida before? I’m not sure of his role there.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

I feel sorry for the poor f***er who ends up with a Jarry or Ned jersey

 

[Coastal Kev]

At least they were a decent watch after the break for a bunch of games. Excited for a successful offseason.

 

[Jared Grayden]

Feel like his Leafs tenure was decidedly above avg but not amazing at the draft floor.

But this is highest he’ll pick as the GM right?

Idk hopefully now that it’s his staff (younger Pryor was from Hextall era) we really dial in.

That's how I would characterize it too. But drafting is very hard and takes a long time for the difference to materialize unless drafting extremely early. Even great value picks take years to develop.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Incoming 10yr extension for Sullitwat.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

That's how I would characterize it too. But drafting is very hard and takes a long time for the difference to materialize unless drafting extremely early. Even great value picks take years to develop.

I’m pretty much just hoping for Eklund

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

I feel sorry for the poor f***er who ends up with a Jarry or Ned jersey

Or Nieto.

 

[Kristopher Letang]

Can Sully just be replaced by an AI already? Call Sam Altman.

 

[Sorry]

Finally had a chance to watch a full game of Koivunen. He had his fingers in basically every play the first line made. Not too worried about his speed/skating as long as he is on a line with another player who can stretch the ice and get in ahead of him. He has fine top end speed just his stride in some parts of the ice looks blocky. That can be improved but you can't teach his instincts. Savvy player with sick steez as the kids say. Baggy pants... sold. Exciting player. Should be a great complementary winger for the future. Watching him I kept thinking he is a very poor mans Kucherov. Great at deceiving the defenders off the wall on the PP.

As for that game as a whole. Once again Sid is all over the ice making plays at high levels. All Ovi does is loaf around on the PP waiting for a set up. Anyone who even thinks they should be ranked near each other all time needs a head check.

Just need Sid to do another two year extension after this and I think we avoid another dark age. He is invaluable to development.

 

[66-30-33]

Can Sully just be replaced by an AI already? Call Sam Altman.

4o mini that was just released? Once superintelligence is here how will hockey look?

 

[Kristopher Letang]

4o mini that was just released? Once superintelligence is here how will hockey look?

 

[66-30-33]

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Stop making it hallucinate damnit!

 

[Kristopher Letang]

Anyone who isn't pissed at how this season ended up isn't a fan. If you're happy because we got a few wins at the end of the year at the expense of a top pick then you're a f***ing idiot.

Look at the bright side. By winning tonight the Penguins will be undefeated for the next 5 months.

 

[hangman005]

I did too but the ads are back since the site went down a few weeks ago or whenever it was.

@hangman005

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If anyone else sponsorship broke with the site PM me a snip of the receipt and I can fixedy fix yours too.

 

[Giskard]

This team under Sullivan is so stupid that had to win two meaningless game to go from #4 overall to #9 overall. Good job.

 

[Ogrezilla]

Anyone who isn't pissed at how this season ended up isn't a fan. If you're happy because we got a few wins at the end of the year at the expense of a top pick then you're a f***ing idiot.

I 100% refuse to be upset that Sid went on a tear to end the season and it hurt our draft pick. If he wants to go out there and win, I want him to win. It's that simple.

 

[Nathaniel]

1,1,2,2,3,3,3,3,5,6,10,10,10
Crosby with his 13th top 10 point finish.
Only gretz n howe with more

 

[Coastal Kev]

Question: Why was Poulin not up sooner this season? He looked so much better last night than Nieto, Hayes and Accari. Same could be said for Puus.


After positivity.... kev is getting angry all over again

 

[Victor Z]

Can Sully just be replaced by an AI already? Call Sam Altman.

I've been waiting patiently for "AI Mike Lange" to replace Getzoff. Even if the AI just spews random quotes which don't match the action on the ice, it'd still be a substantial improvement.

A bag of rancid dogshit could easily replace Phil Bourque.

 

[Guins71]

I 100% refuse to be upset that Sid went on a tear to end the season and it hurt our draft pick. If he wants to go out there and win, I want him to win. It's that simple.

We get it you like meaningless wins while eating your nachos and waving your towel. You’d have been ok with missing out on jaromir Jagr or Mario for that one extra meaningless win

 

[eXile3]

1,1,2,2,3,3,3,3,5,6,10,10,10
Crosby with his 13th top 10 point finish.
Only gretz n howe with more

This is crazy. 10th in scoring at 37. Sucks it was another wasted season.

 

[eXile3]

What's his name? Wes Clark? Isn't he some draft guru?

If you think some draft guru is going to save us you’ll most likely be disappointed. Once you get out of the top 5 it’s a crapshoot. Even in the top 5 sometimes.

These are 17-18 year old kids. Luck is ultimately what you need on your side.