Second Line Center

McCleod only played 9 minutes in game 7 and was a minus 2. Buuuuuuut had a goal, was plus 1 and had 10 PIM in game 6. OA averaged 13 minutes of ice time during their STANLEY CUP FINAL run was a minus 7 and had 4 goals, playing in defensive role. Not great not terrible. Did I mention we got a guy that was just in the SCF - something this team really needs to have in the locker room.

Only way to fix this is a reputable Team President respected around the league. Or, we become a 110 point team this season. Until then, my hopes of anyone of significance coming here are absolutely zero.

It’s always July 1. It is written.

I agree with this. I didn’t expect to sign anyone of significance but a retooled 4th line and we did that Top 6 needs physical and we need a reliable C on faceoffs

It needs a skill guy that plays heavy - hard to play against and I legit think that’s all we need - to make the playoffs. A serious cup team needs that 3rd line to have much more skill but we do have this stocked pipeline.

They did add Zadorov and Lindholm.

Anyone need anymore proof no one (of NMC relevance) wants to come here.

Our top 6 better all be elite That is NOT the 3rd line of a Cup team. Playoffs sure. That’s possible

It’s not that teams won’t deal with them. That’s ridiculous. Colorado just made a player for player hockey trade with us. But this is the problem - the guys we need have NMCs and that is killing us forcing us to rely on internal upgrades and development and overpaying for 3rd pairing D men and 4th line defensive/physical guy.

Lol

This is where I’m at. My patience is gone. The seriousness of this situation - not being able to get guys to come here - he is in over his head. This is why missing the playoffs 2 years ago when we were right there was such a big deal.

ZERO issue with the player. I like him a lot. This is an ominous start to the off season - the most important of Adam’s career and to some extent this current group of players. It’s never make or break. But this is as close as it gets.

Beginning to feel like it. Adams isn’t going to sleep much this summer.

I’m sure he is. The 2028 team could be great.

Yep

WHO???!!

Lame duck GM No clear plan. Yea guys lining up to come here.

NO ONE WANTS TO COME HERE

So Skinner is suddenly going to play like one of those guys from game 7 the other night. His style is what the Leafs are missing? LOL. He doesn’t and never had that game in him. He wants to have fun score goals make money and be a fake nuisance that just makes the other team want to punch his face in. Can’t be like he is if you have absolutely zero toughness to you. Just can’t.

ESPN is awful

Awesome. This city will never win. Let’s talk about all the guys we’re going to trade for that want to be here for the next 3 months.

That’s a shame I’m in the minority…it’s just much more preferable than hearing forever about former Sabres winning Cups. We’re already a punchline I’d like to not add to that. Florida is still going to win.