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Apparently X is saying he had a 12 team no trade clause. I would have hoped we tried.

It’s definitely not. Norris. Lyon. Kesselring. Timmins. Doan. Year 2 for Zucker and McCleod. If Norris stays healthy. If Kulich, Benson, and Quinn (15 points last 16 games of season) continue to develop. Maybe one of the other kids makes a leap. If Power suddenly starts reaching his potential. And the Goaltending can just be average. Why aren’t we a playoff contender? 80-85 points should be this group’s floor. Just trying to be optimistic here. Getting Tuch to sign is now top priority.

Sure. I didn’t say it’s THE reason. Just a major one. They want to win, yes but I bet they all tell you deep down they know every year there are only a few teams that can win the Cup - money comes first with a shot at a Cup very close 2nd. You're right tho they definitely do not want to go to a dysfunctional franchise. It could be located in a tax free oasis if they are terrible they’ll look to go somewhere else. They also get taxed in the state they play in. They may be able to like elsewhere where but it doesn’t matter. Plus, they do have to live in the city area they play for at minimum 6 months a year. And that’s their home all year if they have families.

I just don’t think it’s Terry’s unwillingness to spend. I continue to believe the hatred these guys have of taxes across all 4 major sports is grossly underestimated. KA wasn’t wrong. You just can’t say it out loud. You need to prop up why you want to spend the next 7-8 years of your life in Buffalo. Starting with the fans. There will be no better city in America to win a major championship right now than Buffalo. Not one.

Can always trade him at the deadline. Assuming we are out of a playoff chase. If not, we keep him. Maybe he’s happier we’re winning and agrees to an extension. Win win. Idk.

Interesting

My point is we need Greenway's traits in the top 6.

Yea he does those things - then he’s injured.

I just hate that Greenway is on this team I’m sorry. I have no use for him. ZERO offense. Can’t fight. Doesn’t do it enough. Great on the PK I guess. We need a more skilled version of him.

That’s what sh…..

This is where I’m at.

Per Dreger

I’m calling complete b.s. on this. The Leafs are going to lose one of the best players in the league - and the NHL is going to make sure they are compensated by forcing Vegas to trade them good players out of fear they will be investigated for “tampering.” No way Vegas didn’t (supposedly talking to Marner’s people) do what every single team does with UFAs Now suddenly the league wants to make an example of someone? What an absolute joke. Per the responses - yes the Leafs are extorting and blackmailing Vegas.

Plan A: It’s going to be Levi and UPL The GM gave the contract to UPL that says we believe you’re a legit NHL starter They let Levi develop and cook in the minors this year. They did everything they could to make sure he didn’t hit free agency after Northeastern. He was the main piece in your Reinhart trade. They want him to be the guy. He’s going to be 24 in December. Beginning to feel like it’s now or never with Levi. Golden opportunity to take the job and relegate UPL to a backup. Not sure who your 3rd option can be at the moment. Plan B: In season trade.