Confirmed with Link: COL trades Barrie(50% retained)/Kerfoot/2020 6th to TOR for Kadri/Rosen/2020 3rd

[Foppa2118]

serious question, is Kerfoot actually good at defense? there are fans on the leafs forums saying he is great defensively and should be centering PK1

Kerfoot essentially wasn't a PKer for the Avs. He averaged 4 seconds a game on the PK last year and only had 4:37 all of last season. He had even less the season before, with only 15 seconds on the PK all year.

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[Pokecheque]

I still think he should've been tried on the PK, and will likely see time there for Toronto. Then we'll see.

 

[Hasbro]

I still think he should've been tried on the PK, and will likely see time there for Toronto. Then we'll see.

With any luck in the Cup Finals versus the Avs.

 

[forsbergavs32]

With any luck in the Cup Finals versus the Avs.

Please no, anyone but Toronto. I really would not want to deal with their fan base.

 

[AvsMakar08]

Avalanche vs Rangers Stanley Cup Final would be the best.

 

[Hasbro]

Please no, anyone but Toronto. I really would not want to deal with their fan base.

I'm fine with teams I don't like making the finals, so long as they lose.

 

[MarkT]

Please no, anyone but Toronto. I really would not want to deal with their fan base.

Can you think of a team it would be more fun to beat in the finals though?
Plus, if you want the Avs to finally get some media attention...

Also, I like the Leafs, so them being in the finals (and even winning) would be pretty cool...

 

[Pokecheque]

Please no, anyone but Toronto. I really would not want to deal with their fan base.

I'd be fine with that. I know there are some loonies but most every Leafs fan I've met and befriended is perfectly rational. I've found more conflict within Avs fandom (not anyone here though) than I have anywhere else.

In fact, I'd be more than fine with that. That'd be fun as all hell to see Matthews and MacKinnon go at it, Barrie and Makar, etc. So much speed and skill on display...yikes.

 

[Hasbro]

I'd be fine with that. I know there are some loonies but most every Leafs fan I've met and befriended is perfectly rational.

Bozak + 2nd.

 

[Metallo]

Avalanche vs Rangers Stanley Cup Final would be the best.

Why? Because we would win in 3 games?

 

[AvsMakar08]

Why? Because we would win in 3 games?

Rangers will be a very exciting team to watch for sure. Avs and Rangers are two up an coming teams that should be tough to play against.

 

[Metallo]

Rangers will be a very exciting team to watch for sure. Avs and Rangers are two up an coming teams that should be tough to play against.

I don't see the NYR making the playoffs.

 

[Foxtail]

I don't see the NYR making the playoffs.

Yeah bottom feeders again

 

[Foppa Frossa]

bUt wHaT AbOuT PaNaRiN AnD KaKkO?

 

[CobraAcesS]

I don't see the NYR making the playoffs.

Neither will we if Mikko misses any significant time. Our schedule does not exactly look like it's an easy start.

 

[Richard88]

Neither will we if Mikko misses any significant time. Our schedule does not exactly look like it's an easy start.

The tough schedule to start the season could be a blessing in disguise, as it might actually be easier to play those games early, before those good teams have settled into their defensive systems. There are after all a handful of teams each season who start off better than expected but then struggle after the first month or two once teams lock it down. Ottawa last season for example started quite hot, but then cooled down significantly as games tightened up.

Granted, it does work both ways, and we do have a lot of new faces to integrate, but I'd wager that slightly more open hockey early in the season favours teams that are fast and skilful.

 

[CobraAcesS]

The tough schedule to start the season could be a blessing in disguise, as it might actually be easier to play those games early, before those good teams have settled into their defensive systems. There are after all a handful of teams each season who start off better than expected but then struggle after the first month or two once teams lock it down. Ottawa last season for example started quite hot, but then cooled down significantly as games tightened up.

Granted, it does work both ways, and we do have a lot of new faces to integrate, but I'd wager that slightly more open hockey early in the season favours teams that are fast and skilful.

Maybe, but teams like Tampa and Washington are also very experienced.

 

[Muffin]

Is Toronto just slow or what? I've never considered Barrie a speedstar, he's a good skater but never thought he was particularly fast.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Is Toronto just slow or what? I've never considered Barrie a speedstar, he's a good skater but never thought he was particularly fast.

He looks faster than usual actually. But still not a full on burner. His active feet certainly made him stand out today which is probably why people are so impressed. Leafs aren’t used to having somebody so active on the back end. He looks great as usual.

 

[Pokecheque]

His skating's always been good, but I think it's his lateral movement and quick decision-making with the puck that makes him look faster than he actually is.

 

[Pokecheque]

He looks faster than usual actually. But still not a full on burner. His active feet certainly made him stand out today which is probably why people are so impressed. Leafs aren’t used to having somebody so active on the back end. He looks great as usual.

I do wonder how that's going to play out with a coach like Babcock. Babs isn't a huge stickler about d-men jumping into the play but some of the wandering in Tyson's game may not sit well with him.

 

[Ararana]

I do wonder how that's going to play out with a coach like Babcock. Babs isn't a huge stickler about d-men jumping into the play but some of the wandering in Tyson's game may not sit well with him.

That's been my biggest concern with Barrie going to Toronto. And the fans virtually murdering him every time he screws up in his own zone.

 

[Pokecheque]

That's been my biggest concern with Barrie going to Toronto. And the fans virtually murdering him every time he screws up in his own zone.

There is that, but I think so long as he doesn't do it in a Game 7 against Boston the Leafs fans will go relatively easy on him...at least for a little while.

 

[Ararana]

There is that, but I think so long as he doesn't do it in a Game 7 against Boston the Leafs fans will go relatively easy on him...at least for a little while.

The new toy shine should last him most of his time in Toronto. But can you imagine if Toronto pulls Boston again in the playoffs and Barrie has to defend against the Burgeron line.

 

[Pokecheque]

The new toy shine should last him most of his time in Toronto. But can you imagine if Toronto pulls Boston again in the playoffs and Barrie has to defend against the Burgeron line.

That will suck for sure. Something tells me Toronto's going to do everything possible to avoid that first round matchup.