Pre-Game Talk: Leafs vs Jets

[Budsfan]

 

[MapleLeafs9]

Is high school called college in Finland? Dude left school at 16 to play hockey so not sure what grades you're talking about.

It's not even a big deal, just irritates me these Laine fanboys lurking to defend him at every turn.

 

[Macallan18]

Meanwhile, a borderline generational defender is just a player in Sweden. It's a striking difference, and I'm just pondering the reasons for why Laine became more than a player to the Finns.

I think the Finns believe he will be another generational player, like (not in style but success) Teemu Selanne or Jari Kurri.
The Finnish hockey progamme pumps out lots of good players, but Laine may be the next superstar.
In Canada, we do it all the time!!!!

 

[FinRanger]

Is high school called college in Finland? Dude left school at 16 to play hockey so not sure what grades you're talking about.

It's not even a big deal, just irritates me these Laine fanboys lurking to defend him at every turn.

Yeah I meant high school. My bad!

 

[Damisoph]

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I shouldn't have taken the bait :shrug:

 

[Drytoast]

Ovi

Sorry, I'm not sure what this means?

 

[ACC1224]

Damn, bro. Throwing that shade. Say what you will about his intelligence or character - doesn't change the fact that he's one hell of an incredible player. It would be wise of the Leafs to respect his shot tonight.

I'm just messing around. Good player that I'm sure the Leafs will keep an eye on.

 

[TheDoldrums]

No game thread brings more opposing fans here than when we play Winnipeg. Quite unbecoming.

Somehow I doubt their thread is filled with Leafs fans predicting blowouts and assuring us how little they care.

 

[Savvy]

If there's one day at the year where I just can't get anything done, it's the day of the season opener. I might as well sit and count down the seconds.

Declared it a holiday for myself. Only thing I’m doing today is grabbing some snacks and listening to pregame stuff.

 

[Saekk]

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Heh, always fun to see how toronto boys get so riled up in here.

 

[Mugzy97]

Yes sir, they doing it. But our team is a bit bitter and better. We have better offense and better role players than those guys. They have the better D though. Our goaltending is better. We might win tomorrow and this is going to be quite a season. We should all be investing in this club now, since we are doing better again. Lou and shanahan have brought as some great team again. This is going to be an entertaining season again.

Senor martinez is that you?

If there's one day at the year where I just can't get anything done, it's the day of the season opener. I might as well sit and count down the seconds.

Same, can't focus.

 

[DarkKnight]

Sure, so-called generational centres have more premium value than wingers. In the Jets perspective, they already have an elite centre with Schiefele (at a great cap hit too), and they really needed a premium winger on the team. Laine is a perfect fit and very entertaining.

I think both teams did quite well with who they got.

Anyways, looking forward to the game tonight. Both teams are exciting to watch.

You're right, he is the perfect compliment to their center, worked out well for both teams no question.

 

[Drytoast]

Is there a good season hype video ?

 

[TMLeafs18]

Took the day off to watch this hopefully the leafs come out flying.

 

[Mugzy97]

Is there a good season hype video ?

This is my favorite one.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

No game thread brings more opposing fans here than when we play Winnipeg. Quite unbecoming.

Somehow I doubt their thread is filled with Leafs fans predicting blowouts and assuring us how little they care.

Makes sense. When I don't care about something, I go to that exact place to let them know I don't care.

 

[Drytoast]

This is my favorite one.

It's time to get pumped up! This Leaf team is slick and stacked!

Marleau is on our 3rd line. Let that reality sink in.

 

[rojac]

So I'm in Ottawa at a conference for work - will I have a problem getting the Leaf game here? Someone said I won't be able to get it on TV

It's a national game. You'll get it in Ottawa.

 

[Diddy]

They got an inferiority complex when it comes to the leafs. They hate us but we, on the other hand, could seriously care less about them. Winnipeg is as irrelevant as they come both in regards to their team and their city.

Haven't read through the whole thread but uhhh a lot of people here care that we're playing Winnipeg and dislike them as much as they dislike us.

 

[Faltorvo]

ehlers at 6m and schiefly at 6.1m , i stick to me prediction that we get the big 3 between 18 to 20m total

 

[Drytoast]

ehlers at 6m and schiefly at 6.1m , i stick to me prediction that we get the big 3 between 18 to 20m total

No chance fella.

Eichel just got 10. Matthews price just started at 10 and up.

So their is no chance that Nylander and Marner will sign for 5 each.

 

[Walshy7]

ehlers at 6m and schiefly at 6.1m , i stick to me prediction that we get the big 3 between 18 to 20m total

18M? not a chance, that is $6M each if you average it out. Marner & Nylander are at least $6M each which then means at least $9M for Matthews, but then why would Matthews take less than Eichel he is better than him. $23M minimum Matthews $10, Marner & Nylander $6.5 each. Scheiffle is a tier below Matthews not a comparable at all

 

[Trapper]

ehlers at 6m and schiefly at 6.1m , i stick to me prediction that we get the big 3 between 18 to 20m total

I'm not 100% sure on that. Winnipeg lucked out a little with Scheifele. They signed his deal coming off a 60 point season before he jumped to 80 points last year. It took Sheif a few years in the NHL to get to 60 points. Longer than Matthews. They wouldn't get him for that price today. Johanson got more than that. Sheif would get a least 8+ if they had to do it now.
If everything goes our way (negotiation wise), I would expect we can get the 3 locked up for 24 million give or take.

 

[AppsSyl]

I agree there is zero chance we get the 3 of them locked up for 8 years each at less than $23 million AAV on our cap. I am just hoping for $25 million or under.

 

[Welsh Maple Leaf]

First FULL season following the leafs. Games are on at midnight over here so just ordered NHL TV.

Looking forward to you guys teaching me some more this year

Go Leafs!