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It might be Washington's year ... they've only lost 13 games (including o/t losses) which is 7 better than the next best record ... they score freely and have by far the biggest goal difference.

A few of the usual suspects are thereabouts as well (Blackhawks, Kings, Bruins, Rangers et al) Florida have been impressive and San Jose is quietly making a bit of a run at it. Dallas & St Louis are looking good too. Pittsburgh are another team that is starting to come good (7-2-1 in their last 10)

I'm hangin' for the playoffs though - or at least the last month of the regular season.

 
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  On 10/02/2016 at 12:21, Macca said:

It might be Washington's year ... they've only lost 13 games (including o/t losses) which is 7 better than the next best record ... they score freely and have by far the biggest goal difference.

A few of the usual suspects are thereabouts as well (Blackhawks, Kings, Bruins, Rangers et al) Florida have been impressive and San Jose is quietly making a bit of a run at it. Dallas & St Louis are looking good too. Pittsburgh are another team that is starting to come good (7-2-1 in their last 10)

I'm hangin' for the playoffs though - or at least the last month of the regular season.

I think Pittsburgh is the big dark horse. Crosby is on fire, Kessel has finally found a linemate who he can produce with (Hagelin), Letang is playing the best hockey of his career and Malkin is still to come back into the lineup. 

 

On another note, the Leafs finally offloaded Phaneuf by trading him to the Senators. Biggest win for the Leafs in a decade! We're currently on a West coast road trip, and have left Lupul, Bozak and Matthias in Toronto to recover from injuries, while van Riemsdyk is still on the IR. Last night's team was one of the worst lineups I have ever seen...ever. Now it looks like Kadri will be missing a few games after making a visible threat to Giordano, and Bernier set to start the next game, so things are only going to get worse. Last place, here we come! 

 

yeah Phaneuf was a bit of a shock! Then it quickly set in that it opens right up for Stamkos


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  On 12/02/2016 at 00:05, 3Dee said:

GTG - have you seen the latest lines for todays game against the Oilers? Kadri out with mysterious injury. Greening plays his first game as a Leaf..

Michael Grabner - Peter Holland - Leo Komarov  
Daniel Winnik - Nick Spaling - Josh Leivo  
Colin Greening - Mark Arcobello - PA Parenteau 
Rich Clune - Byron Froese - Brad Boyes  

yikes! 

Absolutely brutal. Our first line is made up of fourth liners (despite Komarov's great season, he's no more than a solid grinder).

I wouldn't be surprised if Kadri was being punished by Babcock for his suspension-worthy threat to Wideman in the previous game.

 

It also seems that Connor McDavid can play. 5 points against the Leafs.

Avs finally get a couple of wins after the break. All teams behind us has heaps of games in hand which is a worry but we could also push out a team above us.

 

Leafs win! Leipsic first goal was a nice swat, kid looks skinny but can play and Arcobello with a pair. 

Meanwhile Marner scores a beauty Marner goal !

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I don't think the Leafs are going to have any players left by this time next week. One of the biggest clean outs of a team in any sport that I can recall.

Being a Dees supporter I feel a great deal of sympathy for Edmonton. Their struggles are almost identical to ours and they are playing without any passion at all. I hope they can turn it around...it seems like McDavid's the only one trying, and despite his best efforts, the team isn't improving.

 

The pressure is well and truly off and Kadri has been showing some razzle dazzle in the past few games.  The list is decimated yet the Leafs are still competing with their second/third tier list. The kid Leipsic looks good.. did you see the Clune interview GTG? so good.

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  On 25/02/2016 at 01:32, 3Dee said:

The pressure is well and truly off and Kadri has been showing some razzle dazzle in the past few games.  The list is decimated yet the Leafs are still competing with their second/third tier list. The kid Leipsic looks good.. did you see the Clune interview GTG? so good.

I did...one of the best interviews I've seen in a long time. If only he could play haha

The Reimer trade feels like a bad deal. Hope we somehow keep P-A Parenteau - I love that guy.

Everyone hyping Nylander to debut later this week (post deadline), why not throw him up against the Caps/ Ovechkin first up, haaaa!

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  On 29/02/2016 at 00:38, 3Dee said:

The Reimer trade feels like a bad deal. Hope we somehow keep P-A Parenteau - I love that guy.

Everyone hyping Nylander to debut later this week (post deadline), why not throw him up against the Caps/ Ovechkin first up, haaaa!

Yeah, wasn't thrilled with the return for Reimer. Parenteau didn't find a suitor so he'll be around until the end of the season. Nylander, Kapanen and Hyman to debut tonight against Tampa Bay. 

Can't see the Leafs winning more than 5 games for the rest of the season. Exciting times....


Happy Snizzbone day! Sparks starting ahead of Bernier it seems, so many Marlies..

actually very exciting game, i don't know if that was sarcasm GTG, the kids are nifty.

2-1 loss to an in form Tampa with 7 new players..

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  On 01/03/2016 at 03:11, 3Dee said:

actually very exciting game, i don't know if that was sarcasm GTG, the kids are nifty.

2-1 loss to an in form Tampa with 7 new players..

It was a very exciting game. I was there sitting next to Larry Tanenbaum, who seems very optimistic about the future. I'm not sure I'll be as optimistic as him until I see how well this drafting strategy plays out in the summer and early next season.

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Well we just beat Detroit and Tampa Bay back to back... phew just saw the Oilers won

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  On 17/03/2016 at 04:43, 3Dee said:

Well we just beat Detroit and Tampa Bay back to back... phew just saw the Oilers won

I think we're a very safe bet to finish last, however I recently read that whoever finishes last has about a 45% chance of slipping to fourth overall in the draft. I think the lottery system is fantastic and should be introduced into the AFL, but it would be devastating to not get the top pick after being so terrible.


Avs back in playoff spot but have just given up 2 short handed goals, in 1 power play to the flames?! 

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Reckon I'll be cheering on the San Jose Sharks for the playoffs (REIMER)

  On 29/03/2016 at 01:32, 3Dee said:

Reckon I'll be cheering on the San Jose Sharks for the playoffs (REIMER)

You see Quick's save today?!

 
  On 29/03/2016 at 10:07, Cards13 said:

You see Quick's save today?!

Quick by name.. good stuff! 

Leafs kids continue to play some bloody good hockey to decimate the tank.

 

  On 19/03/2016 at 02:37, Cards13 said:

Avs back in playoff spot but have just given up 2 short handed goals, in 1 power play to the flames?! 

You'll need to win out starting with St Louis tomorrow (our time) ... and then hope Minnesota slips up.

It's possible but Minnesota would have to drop at least 2 games ... ya never know :ph34r:


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