"Leafs D corp is so bad" is so funny because it's literally the 4 top guys who won the Atlantic division 2 years ago. Giveaways are the problem with this team, they're not especially bad without the puck.
If I could summarize the Leafs season so far in one word it would be “inconsistency”. Capable of horrible turnovers and allowing high danger plays against and then absolutely dominating a good team like Montreal for long stretches in the 2nd period here. Need way more stability.
Everybody who blamed Tavares for the defensive struggles of the Mckenna/Tavares/Nylander line early on owe JT a MASSIVE apology.
McKenna's talent and future star status is not in question and he's a ton of fun to watch at times but MAN does he turn the puck over in bad spots a lot as an 18 year old.
This is easily the best off ice clip of Gretzky I've ever seen in my life. Clearly in the bag, enjoying time with the boys, not taking anything too serious, just passionate about the game he loves and wanting to be great at it. No worries about "Mariuh Memew" 😂
A guy to keep an eye out for with the Avs pick this year is Levi Harper. Right shot D, currently 3rd in the OHL in points per game. Projected to fall in the late 1st round. Desperately need to add some D with an offensive punch from the back end.
Leafs have the 2nd best goal differential in the Atlantic btw, while missing key players for extended stretches. Way too much doomsday bullshit from Leafs fans this early in the season.
Leafs vs Canucks game thoughts:
- Turn overs still a massive problem
- Another great game from Stolarz
- McKenna has that dawg in him
- Still no goals from 5 highest paid defensemen
- High highs and low lows becoming a theme
- More 4th line magic
- Roslovic contract is a steal
The Calder Trophy winner for 2026-27 will be (leave comment if not included):
71%Gavin McKenna
14%Ivar Stenberg
14%James Hagens
0%Jacob Fowler
7 votes • Final resultsNot that it’s going to happen but Matthews/Kucherov would be STUPID
Replying to @emilymkaplan
Believe Kucherov has his eyes set on playing with another one of the league’s top superstars and has a few players/teams in mind.
We’ll see what moves the Lightning can, or are willing to, pull off.
















