The Leaf: Blueprint

[Terrible GM]

Komarov definitely deserves to be traded to a contender or at least a good team. I like him but I think this summer would be the perfect time to give him a chance to be a winning team. It's a win win for both teams.

If we are good in a couple years and he's up for grabs, he can come back. But for now, I think we should cash in on his high value and give him a chance to taste NHL victory.

Yeah I agree.

He made the comment to that he wants to win in the next couple years. We all know that is not happening with the Leafs. Subtle hint possibly.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Yeah I agree.

He made the comment to that he wants to win in the next couple years. We all know that is not happening with the Leafs. Subtle hint possibly.

I think it'll be come draft day TBH. I doubt we are getting rid of him this season

 

[deprw]

Yeah I agree.

He made the comment to that he wants to win in the next couple years. We all know that is not happening with the Leafs. Subtle hint possibly.

He's very competitive player and it's yet to be seen what happens in the future. I think he's a keeper for this season and at least next season. You can't get pick good enough to trade him now, because when his UFA you'll get 2nd for him. So why trade him now for probably 2nd round draft pick. Next years draft we have three 2nd round draft picks. There is no point doing that. After two years we might be way better team than now and might end up resigning him. I would keep options open with him.

 

[Morguee]

Episode 6

 

[TheCLAM]

I think it'll be come draft day TBH. I doubt we are getting rid of him this season

Lot's of youngins' coming up. I would be inclined to think that Komarov is staying for now. However, I think it would be wise to move him in order to maximize value.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Lot's of youngins' coming up. I would be inclined to think that Komarov is staying for now. However, I think it would be wise to move him in order to maximize value.

Also gives guys like Hyman, and Brown more time to mature down there and even possibly guys like possibly Marner who will come up next year likely.

 

[Le Cobra]

The ending with foreshadowing towards the deadline with parenteau, boyes, bernier being the main focus was interesting.

Hopefully that's a bread crumb management are throwing at the fans

 

[Pucker77]

honestly I hope he changes his #...hes gonna be such a pivotal player in the league and he'll be playing with a goalie number :/

Its alright, Matthews will have to change his number because #34 is Reimer's.

 

[supermann_98]

Its alright, Matthews will have to change his number because #34 is Reimer's.

The Leafs prospects never get their Junior numbers so they'd likely stick Matthews with some crap number like #54, just like Kadri (#91 in junior), Nylander (#88 in Sweden juniors), and Marner who they gave #84 to during camp (puke).

Would probably make Stamkos change his number to #26, can't have a high number on our team, noooo not us.

*a little bitter yes, I know this was a Brian Burke decision, I don't know if it still applies

 

[LeafsNation75]

The Leafs prospects never get their Junior numbers so they'd likely stick Matthews with some crap number like #54, just like Kadri (#91 in junior), Nylander (#88 in Sweden juniors), and Marner who they gave #84 to during camp (puke).

Would probably make Stamkos change his number to #26, can't have a high number on our team, noooo not us.

*a little bitter yes, I know this was a Brian Burke decision, I don't know if it still applies

I remember Lou Lamoriello had a rule in New Jersey that you can not have a high number, however he made an exception for Jagr when he played there since he was a veteran player. So let's say Stamkos signs in Toronto I think Lou would be ok if he had #91.

 

[supermann_98]

Great episode, with many interesting tidbits.

Loved the part where Babcock says after his contract is up he's gonna stick around for 2 more years because we're gonna be that good.

The confidence and conviction with which he made that statement, and said it very nonchalantly, gave me some real hope for our future team.

The fact that none of the reporters had another question and he sorta just drops the mic and walks away after saying that? I loved it, had to rewind the PVR it gave me such hope

 

[sessiroth]

Episode 6

Sounds like Komarov wants to win now. I wouldnt mind trading him in the offseason, or trade deadline next year just so he can have a meaningful cup run before his prime years are over.

 

[slozo]

They somehow made losing feel ok in Episode 6 . . . it's very well done, I have to admit.

I had heard about that Bbacock line "and another 2 years after that because we'll be that good" but this was the first time I heard and saw the video on it. What a freaking mike drop! That was . . . just, awesome. Loved it more that the line was followed by some reporter laughter, then silence, as he looked out at them, holding in his emotions, which he seemed to be barely containing in his 1000th win. The respect he commands is palpable, no one dared make a sound then . . . and then finally the silence is about to be broken, and he just leaves. It was a total mike drop moment, pretty impressive. Can tell he is the type of guy that has thought about stuff like that for hours, planned out future eventualities, sifted through all possibilities, so that making a statement like that means he is - with his integrity - he's about 80% sure or more that this. Will. Happen. He's just a driven person. He'll never stop striving to succeed and giving his all, it's just very impressive.

This episode was for Babcock, and I salute him now with another glass of wine. Hope I get to watch him be that good behind the Leafs bench in 8 years.

 

[Knies iT]

Loved the Clune feature, would love to keep the guy around next year as well.

 

[sxvnert]

 

[Panic at the Back]

Just dropping here.

Was a Shanahan fan for a long time, and always respected Babcock. Always loved the Leafs jerseys though.

Then you guys got Laich, and he may only be there for a year, but I started paying attention. Saw the show, and freak, fantastic.

I used to work in minor league soccer, and one of the keys for me was making my fan base feel like they were part of the team, this show does that, very well. The personalities, the behind the scene looks, a few highlights.

I wasn't a Leafs fan when I got here, but always thought the Leafs should be a top team in the league. Hopefully the new leadership will lead the team to the Cup.

Good luck.

New fan in Alabama (Go Preds!)

 

[LeafsNation75]

Was tonight the last episode of the season? At the end they didn't say next time on The Leaf with a small preview.

 

[Panic at the Back]

Was tonight the last episode of the season? At the end they didn't say next time on The Leaf with a small preview.

seems like it. Had the thank you and credits at the end. Really need to do one more episode in April to close it out.

 

[Le Cobra]

There should be an episode post draft

 

[Ramboshaw]

Can someone please post the link for Episode Seven?

 

[Sonny21]

Can someone please post the link for Episode Seven?

 

[Daisy Jane]

wow that's it?!

 

[Nithoniniel]

Laich seems like a genuine, intelligent guy with good character.

 

[as Pure as Evil]

Laich seems like a genuine, intelligent guy with good character.

I agree one of those guys you hope you can resign at half the cost, pure heart and soul guy. he would be a great mentor/protector/role model.

not to mention he was able to groom ovie eventually

 

[67Cup]

Greening and Laich are both extremely articulate. They will probably do very well after their playing days are over.