Value of: CAN THE LEAFS?

[bossram]

The points are not the problem, they never are the problem for Tavares, and it really makes me wonder if Leafs fans were really at all familiar with his game before they signed him, or if they even watched a single game of his when he was with the Islanders.

His style of play is maddening, because he is one of the least flashy players in the league to the point it really looks like he barely is even trying out there. He could have a game with 1 goal and 2 assists and you still will come away wanting more.

I agree. This is what I like about his game. He's not a "high-skill" star. He plays more like an elite grinder. If he stays within that style, he'll be successful. His game falters when he tries to do too much.

 

[Leaf Fans]

They could actually have Forsberg, Rakell, Staal ALL for the price of Tavares

Really? Their teams would just give them to us?

 

[Ciao]

Wrong place for this. It belongs on the Leafs' boards.

 

[Paulinbc]

I agree completely. Can the leafs.

 

[apadilla]

I agree completely. Can the leafs.

Most unlikely

 

[Jumptheshark]

release Tavares?>

honestly - 11m to spend of players that actually show up and play consistent and that can make a difference game in and game out would be refreshing

Wow

 

[jetsforever]

JT's a great player, while slightly overpaid.

 

[archangel2]

release Tavares?>

honestly - 11m to spend of players that actually show up and play consistent and that can make a difference game in and game out would be refreshing

so I take it the honeymoon is over with him?

 

[crowi]

Wrong place for this. It belongs on the Leafs' boards.

 

[crowi]

Wrong place for this. It belongs on the Leafs' boards.

Playing poorly for several games = It's all ANDERSEN.

 

[Spirit of 67]

John Tavares has taken that next step.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

Full NTC When we signed JT I was happy as hell about it. but I knew it was a mistake then. but after the first season playing like that I figured if hes playing like this the cost doesnt matter. but now he isnt preforming to the level that demands 11m.

I still hope he goes back to year 1 with the leafs again

 

[boredmale]

I sort of called this. I said the Leaf fans will turn on Tavares when he doesn't quite live up to his contract

 

[MikeyMike01]

The points are not the problem, they never are the problem for Tavares, and it really makes me wonder if Leafs fans were really at all familiar with his game before they signed him, or if they even watched a single game of his when he was with the Islanders.

His style of play is maddening, because he is one of the least flashy players in the league to the point it really looks like he barely is even trying out there. He could have a game with 1 goal and 2 assists and you still will come away wanting more.

Every time I read a Leaf fan complain about him it’s always the same exact stuff he did in NY. I would expect that most people in Toronto don’t watch NYI games, so it’s probably true they didn’t know what they were getting.

 

[Bellzy]

Went from “guaranteed cup finals” to “blow it up” in like two weeks.

Right! Fans are mental. It’s like we’re not allowed to lose.

 

[howkie]

He needs that money, cant afford his Leaf-pjs otherwise..