One thing I wonder about with this Leafs GM search, are they narrowing down finalists who are the best fit for the job? Or the ones that most closely align with the organization's belief they can re-tool this thing and don't need a full rebuild? Hopefully it's the former.
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- On the Jets needing to become more than a one-line team #GoJetsGo
- Plus more thoughts on why and how the Leafs could’ve done more to improve their lottery odds #LeafsForever
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Andrei Vasilevskiy since the start of the 2022-23 playoffs:
- 4-13 record
- .878 save percentage
- minus-4 goals saved above expected
- allowed 4 or more 8 times
- Tampa has also lost 11 of their past 12 OT games in the postseason
#GoBolts
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- On the Jets needing to become more than a one-line team #GoJetsGo
- Plus more thoughts on why and how the Leafs could’ve done more to improve their lottery odds #LeafsForever
And more…..
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Playoff questions:
- What Ullmark will the Sens get? #GoSensGoÂ
- Do Oilers have enough depth to get back to Final? #LetsGoOilersÂ
- Can Canadiens overcome loss of Dobson? #GoHabsGoÂ
- Will Canes get over the hump? #CarolinaCulture
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Playoff questions:
- What Ullmark will the Sens get? #GoSensGoÂ
- Do Oilers have enough depth to get back to Final? #LetsGoOilersÂ
- Can Canadiens overcome loss of Dobson? #GoHabsGoÂ
- Will Canes get over the hump? #CarolinaCulture
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Incredible that Calle Jarnkrok made it through his entire 4-year contract with the Leafs. 15 total points over the past two seasons. Never traded, never waived, never sent down to the AHL. One of the great feats in sports history.
Almost half of this year’s playoff teams rank in the bottom third in the NHL in save percentage, and 3 are in the bottom 4.
Last season only one playoff team (Carolina) finished in the bottom third (26th).
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Is Evan Bouchard putting together a Norris worthy season? #LetsGoOilers
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Is Evan Bouchard putting together a Norris worthy season? #LetsGoOilers
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What path will Alexander Ovechkin choose this summer? #ALLCAPS
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What path will Alexander Ovechkin choose this summer? #ALLCAPS
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Defencemen with a 90-point season since 1995:
- Erik Karlsson
- Roman Josi
- Cale Makar
- Quinn Hughes
- Evan Bouchard (2025-26)
#LetsGoOilers
Don't think it's a stretch to say that picking in the top 5 this year could be just as important to the next 10-15 years of the franchise as the upcoming GM and POHO hires. Amazed the Leafs didn't prioritize it more.
Weird Jack Eichel stat this season:
Shorthanded goals - 1
Power Play goals - 0
#VegasBorn
Very good chance Sidney Crosby finishes his career second all time in points. No one is catching Gretzky but Crosby is only 162 points behind Jagr for second. Two more seasons probably gets Crosby there. #LetsGoPens
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Does Macklin Celebrini deserve the Hart Trophy if the Sharks make the playoffs? #TheFutureIsTealÂ
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Does Macklin Celebrini deserve the Hart Trophy if the Sharks make the playoffs? #TheFutureIsTealÂ
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Whether or not it's the right move, the Maple Leafs seem dead set on a quick retool. If they are going to go down that path, what can they learn from teams who recently retooled their roster? #LeafsForeverÂ
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Whether or not it's the right move, the Maple Leafs seem dead set on a quick retool. If they are going to go down that path, what can they learn from teams who recently retooled their roster? #LeafsForeverÂ
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After that Pelley presser I get the sense this is going to be a re-tool with the hopes of keeping Auston Matthews long term. That seems problematic, risky, short-sighted and with very little room for error.
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The Red Wings squandered a big opportunity Saturday to make up ground in the playoff race. If they miss again after seemingly being a lock to end their postseason drought, how hot should Steve Yzerman's seat be?
#LGRW
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One thing regarding Bruce Cassidy as a potential option for the Maple Leafs is that he's had a ton of success with tandem goalies.
Rask/Halak
Swayman/Ullmark
Thompson/Hill
Wonder if Woll and Stolarz would be a selling point for him.
#LeafsForever
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The Red Wings squandered a big opportunity Saturday to make up ground in the playoff race. If they miss again after seemingly being a lock to end their postseason drought, how hot should Steve Yzerman's seat be?
#LGRW
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Andres Gimenez on pace for 486 RBIs. I say he does it. #BlueJays50
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A look at Nikita Kucherov's incredible season by the numbers. I broke down a few of his most ridiculous stats.
#GoBolts
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Even with Hildeby requiring waivers next year, the Leafs shouldn’t trade a goalie this summer. They’ll have plenty of cap space to carry 3 and the odds of injury are high. Goalies don’t typically bring back a huge return. They’ll all have more value on the roster.
#LeafsForever
Calgary has somehow won 3 straight. Three-point game between the Jets and Rangers yesterday. Leafs are now only 4 points up on fifth from the bottom and 6 up on second last. There really is no excuse for them not to finish bottom 5 at this point. #LeafsForever
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- Are Blue Jackets legit Cup contenders? #CBJÂ
- Could Oilers miss the playoffs without Draisaitl? #LetsGoOilersÂ
- Should Leafs contemplate a Knies trade this summer? #LeafsForeverÂ
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