The Official NHL 2023-2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

[DrJones]

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Feel bad for Samsonov. Marner was loafing, let Pasta fly right by him.

[Majingir]

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I've heard this before.

They NEED to do MAJOR moves.

Keefe gone, Marner gone, do whatever they can to get a top goalie, this will be the offseason Treliving wins or loses the fan base.

[bhurst99]

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The intensity was there the last three games; the effort just wasn't there in the first four games for long stretches of play.

Keefe can't come back.

[DrJones]

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They NEED to do MAJOR moves.

Keefe gone, Marner gone, do whatever they can to get a top goalie, this will be the offseason Treliving wins or loses the fan base.

Heard this before as well. Overpaying for a "top goalie" would be a mistake IMO. Puck-moving D would be my #1 priority, were I a Leafs fan. (Well, #2 after firing Keefe into the Sun.)

[bhurst99]

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Heard this before as well. Overpaying for a "top goalie" would be a mistake IMO. Puck-moving D would be my #1 priority, were I a Leafs fan. (Well, #2 after firing Keefe into the Sun.)

They need expansion to give them an excuse to petition the league to move out of the division.

I agree they shouldn't overpay for a top goalie but they sure are getting beat in the playoffs by some outstanding performances. Woll and Samsonov were fine but Swayman was unbelievable and Bobrovsky was terrific last year. I don't see Boston and Florida dropping off next season which means a playoff match-up again may be inevitable.

[Majingir]

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You know the deal.

Leafs will lose round 1.

Division leading Canucks are losing by round 2

Oilers might win a round or two before they're done

Vegas and their cap circumvention will pay off

Avs are either out early or winning the cup

I'm liking my playoff previews so far

[DrJones]

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They need expansion to give them an excuse to petition the league to move out of the division.

I agree they shouldn't overpay for a top goalie but they sure are getting beat in the playoffs by some outstanding performances. Woll and Samsonov were fine but Swayman was unbelievable and Bobrovsky was terrific last year. I don't see Boston and Florida dropping off next season which means a playoff match-up again may be inevitable.

They should acquire a reasonably priced 1B to partner with Woll. A big name isn't necessary.

I honestly don't know what they can do with Marner. Very much doubt he'll waive his NMC unless it's a very specific location (Cup contender, someone who will offer him a big extension, etc.). Someone like the Kings might take him... in exchange for PLD's contract.

[l3ulvl]

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I was messaging my friend that I'm getting ready for overtime game 7 playoff hockey, bout to settle in and enjoy, and Boston scored while I was typing lol, I was like damnit!

[Majingir]

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They should acquire a reasonably priced 1B to partner with Woll. A big name isn't necessary.



I honestly don't know what they can do with Marner. Very much doubt he'll waive his NMC unless it's a very specific location (Cup contender, someone who will offer him a big extension, etc.). Someone like the Kings might take him... in exchange for PLD's contract.

Even if they lose the deal they have to deal Marner.

He's absolutely asking for Matthews like money. Meanwhile the Leafs could go out and sign two guys for around 6-8m for the price Marner will want.

As much as people hate on Tavares, if his next deal is a hometown discount/final contract before he retires type of thing and he goes for half of his current salary at most, they absolutely should keep him too, but that's a next offseason issue.

Even though he's their best dman, they should look at moving Rielly too. If you want major shakeup, Rielly and Marner going would do just that and sends the hard message to the team that it's not about friends or sticking to a group, win or changes will happen. It was unpopular at the time but Raptors doing that with DeRozan was needed.

[slickdtc]

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Pain again for the Leafs, damn. At least it was quick.

[bhurst99]

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Even if they lose the deal they have to deal Marner.

He's absolutely asking for Matthews like money. Meanwhile the Leafs could go out and sign two guys for around 6-8m for the price Marner will want.

As much as people hate on Tavares, if his next deal is a hometown discount/final contract before he retires type of thing and he goes for half of his current salary at most, they absolutely should keep him too, but that's a next offseason issue.

Even though he's their best dman, they should look at moving Rielly too. If you want major shakeup, Rielly and Marner going would do just that and sends the hard message to the team that it's not about friends or sticking to a group, win or changes will happen. It was unpopular at the time but Raptors doing that with DeRozan was needed.

Tavares should not be re-signed at any price. One goal and an assist in the playoffs this season. Not sure how he gets such a free ride for his lacklustre playoff performances every year. That money is better spent elsewhere.

It's pretty funny the Leafs brought in Ryan Reaves on a three-year contract to provide them with a rougher edge in the playoffs and in year one of the contract, he was scratched in Game 7.

[Majingir]

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Tavares should not be re-signed at any price. One goal and an assist in the playoffs this season. Not sure how he gets such a free ride for his lacklustre playoff performances every year. That money is better spent elsewhere.



It's pretty funny the Leafs brought in Ryan Reaves on a three-year contract to provide them with a rougher edge in the playoffs and in year one of the contract, he was scratched in Game 7.

35 year old Tavares at 3-4m as a 3rd line C wouldn't be bad to have at all.

[DrJones]

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35 year old Tavares at 3-4m as a 3rd line C wouldn't be bad to have at all.

Except that's a fantasy. Joe Pavelski's a similar comp to Tavares and got 3x7 from Dallas as a 35-year-old back in 2019 when the cap was under 80M. Right now the cap is projected to be 92M in summer 2025.

[DrJones]

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It's pretty funny the Leafs brought in Ryan Reaves on a three-year contract to provide them with a rougher edge in the playoffs and in year one of the contract, he was scratched in Game 7.

This is why MLSE should clear them all out - Shanahan, Treliving, Keefe. Treliving aside, who thought signing Reaves for 3 years (or at all) made sense? Don Cherry? Jim Benning?

[DrJones]

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Watching the ESPN feed of CAR/NYR and the 1st goal was completely missed because of McDonough and Ferraro just nattering nonstop. Bob Cole is rolling in his grave.