Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006
|
|
|
|
|
Greetings, my Leafy friends. It's the beer that unites us all.
Welcome to the official 2015-16 Leafs Nation prediction thread.
The rules are simple: write as little or as much as you want for each question or player listed below. Please keep the spacing, so that we can all read your brilliant thoughts.
Your predictions must come in by the puck drop of opening night - no exceptions.
At this time, the thread will be locked, you will have to forever live with your predictions (and explain why you really didn't mean what you said).
Be bold. Be brave. See you on the 'buzz.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --
The template:
The Leafs will finish:
The main reason for this is:
The biggest surprise will be:
The biggest disappointment will be:
The unsung hero will be:
The goat will be:
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is):
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was:
If I was GM, I would have:
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO
CASEY BAILEY
TYLER BOZAK
SAM CARRICK
BYRON FROESE
FREDERIK GAUTHIER
MICHAEL GRABNER
PETER HOLLAND
ZACH HYMAN
NAZEM KADRI
LEO KOMAROV
KASPERI KAPANEN
BRENDAN LEIPSIC
JOFFREY LUPUL
MITCHELL MARNER
SHAWN MATTHIAS
WILLIAM NYLANDER
RICHARD PANIK
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU
RYAN RUPERT
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV
NICK SPALING
DANIEL WINNIK
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT
CORY DONAGHEY
JAKE GARDINER
SCOTT HARRINGTON
MATT HUNWICK
MARTIN MARINCIN
STUART PERCY
DION PHANEUF
ROMAN POLAK
MORGAN RIELLY
STEPHANE ROBIDAS
RINAT VALIEV
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER
JAMES REIMER
PTOs:
MARK FRASER
BRAD BOYES
CURTIS GLENCROSS
DEVIN SETOGUCHI
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners:
Western Conference Winners:
Most surprising team:
Most disappointing team:
Art Ross Winner:
Hart Winner:
Norris Winner:
Calder Winner:
Vezina Winner:
Richard Winner:
Western Stanley Cup Finalist:
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist:
Stanley Cup Winner:
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner:
Mod Note: Make only one post, don't quote other posts, no trolling or you will be banned |
|
ThePresident
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: NY
Joined: 12.08.2010
|
|
|
|
The template:
The Leafs will finish: 7th.
The main reason for this is: Mike Babcock.
The biggest surprise will be: Playoffs.
The biggest disappointment will be: Elimination in the playoffs.
The unsung hero will be: Nazem Kadri.
The goat will be: Tyler Bozak.
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Tyler Bozak, because he's Tyler Bozak.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Nazem Kadri, because he will flourish under Babcock.
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Sign Mike Babcock.
If I was GM, I would have: Not traded Kessel yet.
 |
|
LeafMan
|
|
 |
Location: A proof is a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven
Joined: 05.20.2007
|
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish: 12th in the East
The main reason for this is: Lack of Talent
The biggest surprise will be: Kadri
The biggest disappointment will be: Phaneuf
The unsung hero will be: Winnik
The goat will be: Phaneuf
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Well it is obvious, Phaneuf, can't pivot, stands around, no Hockey IQ.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Komarov, he does his job plain and simple.
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: firing Nonis and staff.
If I was GM, I would have: Thinking about this one
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs: They will be competitive but lack of talent will ultimately be the downfall.
Player Predictions - Still to come
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO
CASEY BAILEY
TYLER BOZAK
SAM CARRICK: Marlies
BYRON FROESE: Marlies
MICHAEL GRABNER
PETER HOLLAND
ZACH HYMAN: Marlies
NAZEM KADRI
LEO KOMAROV
BRENDAN LEIPSIC: Marlies
JOFFREY LUPUL
MITCHELL MARNER: Back to OHL
SHAWN MATTHIAS
WILLIAM NYLANDER: Marlies
RICHARD PANIK
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU
RYAN RUPERT: Marlies
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV:
NICK SPALING
DANIEL WINNIK
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT: Back to OHL
CORY DONAGHEY: Marlies
JAKE GARDINER
SCOTT HARRINGTON
MATT HUNWICK
MARTIN MARINCIN
STUART PERCY: Marlies
DION PHANEUF
ROMAN POLAK
MORGAN RIELLY
STEPHANE ROBIDAS
RINAT VALIEV: Marlies
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER
JAMES REIMER
PTOs:
MARK FRASER: Doesn't make the team
BRAD BOYES
CURTIS GLENCROSS
DEVIN SETOGUCHI: Doesn't make the team
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners:
Western Conference Winners: Anaheim
Most surprising team: Florida Panthers
Most disappointing team: Montreal
Art Ross Winner:
Hart Winner:
Norris Winner:
Calder Winner:
Vezina Winner:
Richard Winner:
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Anaheim
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist:
Stanley Cup Winner: Anaheim
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
-------------------------------------------------------------
TWIZTEDMIKE'S BOLD PREDICTIONS
-------------------------------------------------------------
The Leafs will finish: 10th in the East
The main reason for this is: Mediocre team over-performing
The biggest surprise will be: Morgan Reilly's breakout year.
The biggest disappointment will be: Lou Lamouriello's dumb trades
The unsung hero will be: Bozak
The goat will be: Dion Phaneuf
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Bernier because he lets in soft goals
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Bozak - he is pretty skilled but living in Phil's shadow & all the credit is given to Phil
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Draft Marner.
If I was GM, I would have: Probably traded away Phaneuf & not signed PAP
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs: This year, half of the new vets/PTOs will suck the other half will impress.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO - 11g, 9a
CASEY BAILEY - 3g, 7a
TYLER BOZAK - 21g, 23a
SAM CARRICK - Doesn't crack roster
BYRON FROESE - Doesn't crack roster
MICHAEL GRABNER - 19g, 16a
PETER HOLLAND - 19g, 24a
ZACH HYMAN - 3g, 9a
NAZEM KADRI - 26g, 33a
LEO KOMAROV - 14g, 18a
BRENDAN LEIPSIC - Doesn't crack roster
JOFFREY LUPUL - 17g, 25a
MITCHELL MARNER - Doesn't crack roster - 120 points in junior
SHAWN MATTHIAS - 17g, 15a
WILLIAM NYLANDER - Doesn't crack roster, 70 points in AHL
RICHARD PANIK - 19g, 24a
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU - useless. 4g, 8a, waivers by Dec
RYAN RUPERT - Doesn't crack roster
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV - Doesn't crack roster
NICK SPALING - Healthy scratch at times. 10g, 12a
DANIEL WINNIK - - Wears an A? 16g, 16a
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK - 24g, 27a
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT - - Doesn't crack roster, not going to bother
CORY DONAGHEY - Doesn't crack roster, not going to bother
JAKE GARDINER - 9g, 29a
SCOTT HARRINGTON - Doesn't crack roster, not going to bother
MATT HUNWICK - only plays if there are injuries
MARTIN MARINCIN - 11g, 17a
STUART PERCY - Doesn't crack roster, not going to bother
DION PHANEUF - 15g, 15a
ROMAN POLAK - 2g, 7a
MORGAN RIELLY - 14g, 26 a
STEPHANE ROBIDAS useless. please retire.
RINAT VALIEV - Doesn't crack roster, not going to bother
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER - loses starting job, gets traded
JAMES REIMER - wins starting job. Posts .918+ and 2.3 GAA
PTOs:
MARK FRASER - gets cut
BRAD BOYES - makes the squad, 20g, 20a
CURTIS GLENCROSS - gets cut
DEVIN SETOGUCHI - gets cut
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: NYI
Western Conference Winners: LAK
Most surprising team: NYI
Most disappointing team: CAL
Art Ross Winner: Ovi
Hart Winner: Ovi
Norris Winner: PK
Calder Winner: McDavid
Vezina Winner: Price
Richard Winner: Ovi
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: LAK
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: NYI
Stanley Cup Winner: NYI
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Tavares |
|
senstroll
|
|
 |
Location: New Fan, Needs to watch Ballet, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008
|
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish: ahead of Ottawa 8th
The main reason for this is: Ottawa sucks
The biggest surprise will be: Jake Gardiners emergence at a top pairing D
The biggest disappointment will be: Leaf fans who will still crap on Jake Gardiner because thats what they do
The unsung hero will be: Martin Marincin
The goat will be: Bozak
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Polak, they like toughness and face punching, but he is not much more than a pylon who cant get the puck out...and do things that actually help teams win games
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Gardiner, his Fancy stats are excellent
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Fire Dave Nonis
If I was GM, I would have: Fired Dave Nonis and RC a long time ago
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
they wont be as bad as everyone thinks
Player Predictions TBD
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO
CASEY BAILEY
TYLER BOZAK 8 goals 15 assists and hopefully traded or waived
SAM CARRICK
BYRON FROESE
MICHAEL GRABNER 22 goals
PETER HOLLAND 11 goals 26 assists
ZACH HYMAN
NAZEM KADRI 27 goals 36 assists
LEO KOMAROV
BRENDAN LEIPSIC
JOFFREY LUPUL 17 goals 22 assists
MITCHELL MARNER London
SHAWN MATTHIAS
WILLIAM NYLANDER Marlies, then called up late in the season
RICHARD PANIK
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU
RYAN RUPERT
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV
NICK SPALING
DANIEL WINNIK
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK 23 goals 21 asssits
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT
CORY DONAGHEY
JAKE GARDINER 13 goals 36 assists
SCOTT HARRINGTON
MATT HUNWICK
MARTIN MARINCIN
STUART PERCY
DION PHANEUF 12 goals 22 assists
ROMAN POLAK
MORGAN RIELLY 11 goals 41 assists
STEPHANE ROBIDAS
RINAT VALIEV
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER .917
JAMES REIMER .922
PTOs:
MARK FRASER - LOL
BRAD BOYES - signed 1 year
CURTIS GLENCROSS - signed 1 year
DEVIN SETOGUCHI - signed 1 year
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Pittsburg
Western Conference Winners: Anaheim
Most surprising team: Leafs
Most disappointing team: Flames
Art Ross Winner:
Hart Winner: Ovechkin
Norris Winner: Hedman
Calder Winner: Mcdavid
Vezina Winner:
Richard Winner: Ovechkin
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Pittsburg
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Anaheim
Stanley Cup Winner: Pittsburg
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Kessel |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish: 28th overall
The main reason for this is: not enough high end talent
The biggest surprise will be: Mattias
The biggest disappointment will be: Phaneuf
The unsung hero will be: Reilly
The goat will be: Phaneuf
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Gardiner, D'uh
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Grabner
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Getting Babcock
If I was GM, I would have: Kessel trade
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
man they stink!
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO
CASEY BAILEY
TYLER BOZAK
SAM CARRICK
BYRON FROESE
MICHAEL GRABNER
PETER HOLLAND
ZACH HYMAN
NAZEM KADRI
LEO KOMAROV
BRENDAN LEIPSIC
JOFFREY LUPUL
MITCHELL MARNER
SHAWN MATTHIAS
WILLIAM NYLANDER
RICHARD PANIK
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU
RYAN RUPERT
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV
NICK SPALING
DANIEL WINNIK
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT
CORY DONAGHEY
JAKE GARDINER
SCOTT HARRINGTON
MATT HUNWICK
MARTIN MARINCIN
STUART PERCY
DION PHANEUF
ROMAN POLAK
MORGAN RIELLY
STEPHANE ROBIDAS
RINAT VALIEV
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER
JAMES REIMER
PTOs:
MARK FRASER
BRAD BOYES
CURTIS GLENCROSS
DEVIN SETOGUCHI
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Washington
Western Conference Winners: Anaheim
Most surprising team: Columbus
Most disappointing team: Vancouver
Art Ross Winner: OV
Hart Winner: Repeat from Price
Norris Winner: webber
Calder Winner: Eickle
Vezina Winner: Bobrosky
Richard Winner: OV
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Pittsburgh
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: LA
Stanley Cup Winner: Pittsburgh
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Kessel. |
|
markmark
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 07.27.2010
|
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish: 28th
The main reason for this is: Inability to score.
The biggest surprise will be: Jake Gardiner.
The biggest disappointment will be: Bernier.
The unsung hero will be: Kadri.
The goat will be: Bozak.
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Bozak. Just watch him with no Kessel.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Phaneuf. He has to do it all.
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Bring in Babcock to start structuring a team gameplan/identity.
If I was GM, I would have: Held on to Kessel longer.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs: Bottom 3 finish.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO - 13th fwd/waivers
CASEY BAILEY - 4th line
TYLER BOZAK - Gets completely exposed away from Kessel. 35pts. Has a nice shootout goal.
SAM CARRICK - Marlies most of the year. Some call up time to play on the 3rd line.
BYRON FROESE - Marlies
MICHAEL GRABNER - Looks GREAT to start the season then gets injured by the 20th game.
PETER HOLLAND - Impresses and locks down the 3rd line center position.
ZACH HYMAN - Marlies
NAZEM KADRI - Takes a step forward as 1 line center. Not a massive leap but will put up good numbers.
LEO KOMAROV - Will continue to be the Kawasaki of the Leafs on the 3rd/4th line.
BRENDAN LEIPSIC - Marlies
JOFFREY LUPUL - 2nd line, plays about 50 games.
MITCHELL MARNER - Junior
SHAWN MATTHIAS - Flys under the radar early on but quietly impresses putting in around 40pts.
WILLIAM NYLANDER - Marlies
RICHARD PANIK - Another quiet surprise. 45ish points, gets up into 2nd line
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU - He will be as bad as we have been warned about.
RYAN RUPERT - Marlies
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV - Marlies
NICK SPALING - 4th line
DANIEL WINNIK - 4th line/3rd line
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK - Finds at least SOME defensive accumen but suffers slightly less high offensive totals.
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT - Marlies/jr or wherever he goes
CORY DONAGHEY - ?
JAKE GARDINER - Maintains point total and hopefully an actual breakout tactic is implemented forcing him to carry the puck less improving his D game.
SCOTT HARRINGTON - Marlies
MATT HUNWICK - 3rd pairing/7th taking easy minutes
MARTIN MARINCIN - 3rd pairing/7th taking easy minutes
STUART PERCY - First call up on D. Marlies
DION PHANEUF - At best, improves with a stabilized game plan. At worst, hes as good as he normally is but still gets strung up.
ROMAN POLAK - 2nd pairing. Plays solid in his own end. Nothing to write home about.
MORGAN RIELLY - Same as Kadri. Makes steps but nothing massive.
STEPHANE ROBIDAS - His legs fold like cheap lawnchairs and he plays 40 games on 3rd pairing.
RINAT VALIEV - Marlies
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER - is James Reimer 1.1 (Gets 50 starts, lets in a soft goal in the 1st in 46 of those starts)
JAMES REIMER - Is Bernier 0.9 (Plays like the back up he is. Puts up below average numbers with some serious blowouts and shutouts sprinkled in)
PTOs:
MARK FRASER - Does not make it
BRAD BOYES - Makes it. 3rd line.
CURTIS GLENCROSS - Does not make it.
DEVIN SETOGUCHI - Does not make it.
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Capitals
Western Conference Winners: Ducks
Most surprising team: Columbus
Most disappointing team: Nashville
Art Ross Winner: Crosby
Hart Winner: Tavares
Norris Winner: Suter
Calder Winner: McDavid
Vezina Winner: Lunquist
Richard Winner: Ovechkin
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Anaheim
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Islanders
Stanley Cup Winner: Anaheim
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Tavares
|
|
.HOHO.
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: Its better to let people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and confirm their suspicions, NS
Joined: 07.05.2010
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish: 24th
The main reason for this is: Lack of goals
The biggest surprise will be: Jake the Snake
The biggest disappointment will be: Ballsack
The unsung hero will be: The Muslim Missile
The goat will be: Ballsack
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Ballsack, because he misses cuddling Kessel
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Phaneuf, Babcock will fix him
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Babcock
If I was GM, I would have: Traded Ballsack
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs: Have patience
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO - He and Bailey are sent to the Marlies. They are room mates, fall in love and become the 1st openly gay couple in the AHL!
CASEY BAILEY - Please see above!
TYLER BOZAK - 12g 14a
SAM CARRICK - Marlies
BYRON FROESE - WHO?
MICHAEL GRABNER - 21g 22a
PETER HOLLAND - 14g 20a
ZACH HYMAN - GETS BUSTED!
NAZEM KADRI - 28g 27a
LEO KOMAROV - 15g 17a
BRENDAN LEIPSIC - Marlies
JOFFREY LUPUL - 5g 8a (Injured and traded for a 5th rounder)
MITCHELL MARNER - 55g 65a in Junior
SHAWN MATTHIAS - 19g 18a
WILLIAM NYLANDER - 34g 25a with the Marlies
RICHARD PANIK - 17g 22a
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU - 14g 17a
RYAN RUPERT - WHO CARES!
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV - Marlies
NICK SPALING - Marlies
DANIEL WINNIK - 14 16a
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK - 27g 21a
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT - Junior
CORY DONAGHEY - WHO?
JAKE GARDINER - 16g 32a
SCOTT HARRINGTON - Marlies
MATT HUNWICK - WHO CARES!
MARTIN MARINCIN - Please see above
STUART PERCY - Marlies
DION PHANEUF - 13g 20a
ROMAN POLAK - 4g 17a
MORGAN RIELLY - 19g 28a
STEPHANE ROBIDAS - Please (frank) off and die you ugly bastard
RINAT VALIEV - Marlies
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER - 58gp, 32w, 26L, 2.60, .915
JAMES REIMER - 24gp, 11w, 13L, 2.85, .905
PTOs:
MARK FRASER - Released
BRAD BOYES - Signed - 9g 12a
CURTIS GLENCROSS - Signed - 8g 11a
DEVIN SETOGUCHI - Released
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Rangers
Western Conference Winners: St. Louis
Most surprising team: Calgary
Most disappointing team: New Jersey
Art Ross Winner: PHAT PHUCKIN PHIL 
Hart Winner: PHAT PHUCKIN PHIL
Norris Winner: Jake Gardiner 
Calder Winner: McDavid
Vezina Winner: Price
Richard Winner: PHAT PHUCKIN PHIL
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: St.Louis
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Washington
Stanley Cup Winner: St.Louis
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Tarasenko
|
|
bixll
|
|
 |
Location: New Glasgow, NS
Joined: 09.04.2008
|
|
|
|
|
OK, I will give it a shot.. This could be very funny. Is there a prize at the end of the year ? |
|
Pecafan Fan
Montreal Canadiens |
|
 |
Location: Pacioretty, c'est mou comme d'la marde - Gilbert Delorme
Joined: 01.20.2009
|
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish: 23rd
The main reason for this is: Improved penalty kill
The biggest surprise will be: Shawn Matthias
The biggest disappointment will be: Jake Gardiner
The unsung hero will be:
The goat will be: Dion Phaneuf
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is):
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was:
If I was GM, I would have: Traded one of Bernier or Reimer. Another season of "who is the #1" is another season too much.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO
CASEY BAILEY
TYLER BOZAK
SAM CARRICK
BYRON FROESE
MICHAEL GRABNER
PETER HOLLAND
ZACH HYMAN
NAZEM KADRI
LEO KOMAROV
BRENDAN LEIPSIC
JOFFREY LUPUL
MITCHELL MARNER
SHAWN MATTHIAS
WILLIAM NYLANDER
RICHARD PANIK
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU
RYAN RUPERT
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV
NICK SPALING
DANIEL WINNIK
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT
CORY DONAGHEY
JAKE GARDINER
SCOTT HARRINGTON
MATT HUNWICK
MARTIN MARINCIN
STUART PERCY
DION PHANEUF
ROMAN POLAK
MORGAN RIELLY
STEPHANE ROBIDAS
RINAT VALIEV
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER
JAMES REIMER
PTOs:
MARK FRASER
BRAD BOYES
CURTIS GLENCROSS
DEVIN SETOGUCHI
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Tampa
Western Conference Winners: Anaheim
Most surprising team: Florida
Most disappointing team: Dallas
Art Ross Winner: Jamie Benn
Hart Winner:
Norris Winner:
Calder Winner: McDavid
Vezina Winner:
Richard Winner: Ovechkin
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Anaheim
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Tampa
Stanley Cup Winner: Anaheim
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Perry |
|
1979AD
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: "I'm a Sens Fan!" -Kaptaan
Joined: 09.08.2010
|
|
|
|
TONY'S TIPS:
The Leafs will finish: 23rd
The main reason for this is: They suck sweaty ballsac
The biggest surprise will be: The Jake Gardiner Expressway renovation project pays dividends.
The biggest disappointment will be: Bozak wasn't traded
The unsung hero will be: Glencross for getting a 2nd round pick back when he's traded.
The goat will be:
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Dion Phaneuf (he's lead the team off a cliff at one point or another in 4 straight seasons)
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Bernier (he plays for the Leafs)
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: hire Babcock
If I was GM, I would have: traded Phaneuf and Bozak
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs: This too shall pass
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO - warm body
CASEY BAILEY - AHL
TYLER BOZAK - good at breakaways and faceoffs, but nothing else
SAM CARRICK - solid 4th line contributor when in the lineup
BYRON FROESE - who?
MICHAEL GRABNER - fast
FREDERIK GAUTHIER: see above
KASPERI KAPANEN: ripping poop up with Willy in the AHL
PETER HOLLAND - passes Bozak on the depth chart
ZACH HYMAN - heheheheh Hyman
NAZEM KADRI - leads team in points
LEO KOMAROV - mediates a truce between Seoul and Pyongyang, uniting the Korean peninsula without a single drop of blood. Later declines the Nobel Peace Prize because "The only trophy I want is called Lord Stanley's Cup"
BRENDAN LEIPSIC - gets called up to fill in for an injury and sticks
JOFFREY LUPUL - gets injured
MITCHELL MARNER - CHL player of the year
SHAWN MATTHIAS - meh
WILLIAM NYLANDER - top 5 in AHL scoring
RICHARD PANIK - 40+ points
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU - (frank) him
RYAN RUPERT - AHL plugger
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV - Willy Nylander's wingman, racks up some points
NICK SPALING - traded in a pkg at the deadline
DANIEL WINNIK - brings his lunchbox every game
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK - gets traded (Babcock's doghouse)
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT - strong OHL season
CORY DONAGHEY - who?
JAKE GARDINER - "huh?"
SCOTT HARRINGTON - plays some NHL games as an injury replacement; looks ok; doesn't stick
MATT HUNWICK - meh
MARTIN MARINCIN - better than Gardiner
STUART PERCY - shows he'll be a decent NHLer
DION PHANEUF - beaten to the outside
ROMAN POLAK - he cares
MORGAN RIELLY - first 40 point season
STEPHANE ROBIDAS - gives young guys some sage advice
RINAT VALIEV - anchors the Marlies D
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER - better season than last year
JAMES REIMER - loved by Jesus
PTOs:
MARK FRASER - sent back from the future to save humanity
BRAD BOYES - he's done
CURTIS GLENCROSS - solid 3rd liner; traded at the deadline
DEVIN SETOGUCHI - he's done
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: NYR
Western Conference Winners: ANH
Most surprising team: FLA
Most disappointing team: CGY
Art Ross Winner: Tavares
Hart Winner: Tavares
Norris Winner: Doughty
Calder Winner: McDavid
Vezina Winner: Price
Richard Winner: Ovechkin
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: STL
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: TBL
Stanley Cup Winner: ANH
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Getzlaf |
|
nightmare3020
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: Windsor Area, ON
Joined: 08.23.2006
|
|
|
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006
|
|
|
|
|
The template:
The Leafs will finish: 13th in the east
The main reason for this is: New Jersey will take last. Somehow Babcock will get enough out of these guys to finish ahead of 2 other teams (Boston, New Jersey maybe)
The biggest surprise will be: Jake Gardiner
The biggest disappointment will be: JVR
The unsung hero will be: Joffrey Lupul
The goat will be: Bernier
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Bernier the brainfart goals will continue.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): PA Parenteau is not as useless as he looked in Montreal.
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Sign BabRichard
If I was GM, I would have: Waited much longer on a Kessel deal and if that sh1t package was all that was out there, I would have held on to him until the offers got better and no way in hell I retain 1 cent of the contract. If I end up with Kessel on the team, so be it.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
They'll work harder and accomplish about the same.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO - Gone
CASEY BAILEY - marlies
TYLER BOZAK - We'll be stuck with this guy
SAM CARRICK marlies
BYRON FROESE marlies
MICHAEL GRABNER Deadline
PETER HOLLAND - Deadline
ZACH HYMAN - Gone
NAZEM KADRI - Starter
LEO KOMAROV - Starter
BRENDAN LEIPSIC - marlies
JOFFREY LUPUL - Starter, won't be traded
MITCHELL MARNER - The O
SHAWN MATTHIAS - deadline
WILLIAM NYLANDER - marlies
RICHARD PANIK - Starter
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU. - Deadline
RYAN RUPERT - Gone
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV - marlies
NICK SPALING - Starter, deadline, maybe
DANIEL WINNIK - Starter, deadline, again
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK - Starter, traded in off-season
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT - Junior
CORY DONAGHEY - Junior
JAKE GARDINER - Starter
SCOTT HARRINGTON - marlies (comes up to fill injuries and after deadline)
MATT HUNWICK - 7th d
MARTIN MARINCIN - Starer
STUART PERCY - marlies
DION PHANEUF - Starter
ROMAN POLAK - Starter
MORGAN RIELLY - Starter
STEPHANE ROBIDAS - Starter
RINAT VALIEV - marlies
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER - Terrible starter
JAMES REIMER - Adequate backup
PTOs:
MARK FRASER Gone
BRAD BOYES leafs
CURTIS GLENCROSS - Gone
DEVIN SETOGUCHI - Gone
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Tampa Bay
Western Conference Winners: Anaheim
Most surprising team: Winnipeg Jets (Edmonton was too obvious)
Most disappointing team: Montreal Canadiens
Art Ross Winner: Crosby
Hart Winner: Crosby
Norris Winner: Karlsson
Calder Winner: McDavid
Vezina Winner: Price
Richard Winner: Ovechkin
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Anaheim - Winnipeg
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Tampa Bay - Washington
Stanley Cup Winner: Anaheim
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Ryan Kesler |
|
Phenom
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: TITS baby, TITS - Trust In The Shanaplan, ON
Joined: 08.12.2010
|
|
|
|
|
PHENOM'S BOLD PREDICTIONS
The Leafs will finish: 15th East, 28th Overall
The main reason for this is: Lack of offensive talent, Babcock system learning curve and the team getting dismantled at the trade deadline.
The biggest surprise will be: Tyler Bozak. He will shockingly thrive without Phil Kessel under Mike Babcock and will start by scoring Toronto’s first goal of the 2015/2016 season.
The biggest disappointment will be: Losing the Draft Lottery 1st pick by one ping pong ball yet again.
The unsung hero will be: Brad Boyes. He’ll become a fan-favourite with his scoring and playmaking ability.
The goat will be: Lou Lamoriello. He’ll make at least one bad move the fans will criticize him for ad nauseum for months.
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Jake Gardiner. He will still be a land mine in his own end.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Dion Phaneuf. He will play well with less minutes, less pressure and a better defensive zone system.
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Hire Mike Babcock.
If I was GM, I would have: Played a little more hardball in the Kessel trade negotiations or held on to him until his value increased. Retained salary OR protected 1st rounder, not both.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs: They will be a lot more fun to watch than people think. They will keep games close but still lose most. They will play with more heart despite the lack of talent.
PLAYER PREDICTIONS
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO – Will find a niche on the 3rd or 4th line, contributing 10G, 18A.
CASEY BAILEY – Marlies, spot duty on the Leafs post-trade deadline.
TYLER BOZAK – Will score 15G, 25A by the All-Star break, dealt to on-the-Playoff-bubble team in February.
SAM CARRICK – Will be among the first call-ups to the big club in November.
FREDERIK GAUTHIER – Will play #3C for the Marlies and show absolutely zero progress.
MICHAEL GRABNER – New life brings him 20 goals by the deadline, fetches a 2nd round pick.
PETER HOLLAND – Will be relegated to 4th line centre/healthy scratch most of the year.
ZACH HYMAN – Will start in AHL, called up for good after trade deadline, impressing in the short stint.
NAZEM KADRI – Will improve under Babcock, not so much with offense, but overall game. 24G, 38A.
KASPERI KAPANEN – Will form a lethal 1-2 combo with Nylander on the Marlies 1st line. Top 10 AHL scoring.
LEO KOMAROV – Will receive a 10-game suspension after telling both referees to eat another doughnut in multiple languages.
BRENDAN LEIPSIC – Excellent complimentary player on Marlies 2nd line. Will not get a call-up this season.
JOFFREY LUPUL – Will put up 20 goals before the All-Star break, get dealt to LA in early February and suffer a season-ending eye injury in mid-March. Lupul will hurt his pupil.
MITCHELL MARNER – OHL Player Of The Year. Period.
SHAWN MATTHIAS – Will bounce from line to line, trying to find consistent chemistry unsuccessfully. 12G, 16A…..dealt to West team for depth at deadline for a 4th rounder.
WILLIAM NYLANDER – Will lead the Marlies and finish top 3 in AHL Scoring.
RICHARD PANIK – Will spend half the year in Babcock’s doghouse before being placed on waivers, which he will clear.
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU – Will be ineffective most of the year, but will have some success on the PP. 15G, 18A….dealt at deadline for a 3rd.
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV – Among the final cuts in camp, plays top-6 minutes with the Marlies and shines.
NICK SPALING – 13th Forward most nights. Spot duty on 4th line and the PK.
DANIEL WINNIK – Will do what he does, penalty kill and provide some energy on the forecheck. 10G, 13A
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK – Will represent the Blue and White at the All-Star Game. 28G, 30A
BRAD BOYES – Will make the most of his one-year deal, scoring 18G, 25A, dealt for a 2nd and 3rd at the deadline.
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT – Goes back to Erie, among OHL leaders in points for defensemen.
JAKE GARDINER – Traded to Colorado or Winnipeg before the calendar hits 2016.
SCOTT HARRINGTON – Final cut on defense, plays top 2 minutes on Marlies.
MATT HUNWICK – Plays a solid game, helps neutralize/decrease Phaneuf maistakes.
MARTIN MARINCIN – Will be a surprise stalwart on the back end, showing physical play and good positioning. Good compliment to the more offensive-minded d-men.
STUART PERCY – Will be the first defenseman called up.
DION PHANEUF – Traded to Western Conference team by mid January.
ROMAN POLAK – Plays on 3rd pairing, dealt at deadline for a 3rd and 5th rounder.
MORGAN RIELLY – Takes another leap forward, playing 24 mins/game, 12G, 33A
STEPHANE ROBIDAS – Will amazingly grow a 3rd leg which he will subsequently break in early November, unceremoniously ending his playing career.
RINAT VALIEV – Will shine on the Marlies, earning a post-deadline call-up.
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER – Will be solid, but not spectacular with better defense in front of him. 62GP
JAMES REIMER – Will get limited starts before getting traded in January.
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Washington
Western Conference Winners: St. Louis
Most surprising team: Dallas
Most disappointing team: Montreal (but not for Leaf fans).
Art Ross Winner: John Tavares
Hart Winner: Tyler Seguin
Norris Winner: Viktor Hedman
Calder Winner: Connor McDavid
Vezina Winner: Braden Holtby
Richard Winner: Vladimir Tarasenko
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Dallas
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Washington
Stanley Cup Winner: Washington
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Alex Ovechkin |
|
dmnted
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: Space for Rent
Joined: 08.30.2006
|
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish: 28th overall but will win the 2016 draft lottery
The main reason for this is: Defense
The biggest surprise will be: The Leafs making the playoffs
The biggest disappointment will be: Both Goalies
The unsung hero will be: Bozak
The goat will be: JVR or PAP
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Gardiner - his hockey iq
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Mathias playing in front family and doesn't want to suck
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: The coach
If I was GM, I would have: better Kessel trade
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
Leafs make the playoff to face the habs and they will win in game 7 2ot.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO --> on the team
CASEY BAILEY --> Marlie bound
TYLER BOZAK --> on the team not trade till 2016 draft.
SAM CARRICK --> Marlie bound
BYRON FROESE --> Marlie bound
FREDERIK GAUTHIER --> Marlie bound
MICHAEL GRABNER --> on the team
PETER HOLLAND --> on the team
ZACH HYMAN --> Marlie bound
NAZEM KADRI --> on the team moved at the trade deadline
LEO KOMAROV --> on the team moved at the trade deadline
BRENDAN LEIPSIC --> Marlie bound
JOFFREY LUPUL --> Traded at the deadline.
MITCHELL MARNER --> back to Jr. for him
SHAWN MATTHIAS --> Will be very good as a Leaf player
WILLIAM NYLANDER --> Marlie bound
RICHARD PANIK --> on the team
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU --> will be a Leaf after the trade deadline
RYAN RUPERT --> Marlie bound
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV --> Marlie bound
NICK SPALING --> on the team
DANIEL WINNIK --> on the team
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK --> on the team
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT --> Marlie bound
CORY DONAGHEY --> Marlie bound
JAKE GARDINER --> on the team
SCOTT HARRINGTON --> Marlie bound
MATT HUNWICK --> on the team
MARTIN MARINCIN --> on the team
STUART PERCY --> Marlie bound called up when Dion gets hurt
DION PHANEUF --> Will get injured in November and will return in February
ROMAN POLAK --> will be a serviceable d-man and trade at the deadline
MORGAN RIELLY --> Will take over Phaneuf spot in the lineup when he's injured.
STEPHANE ROBIDAS --> on the team
RINAT VALIEV --> Marlie bound
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER --> become the backup after Reimer is traded
JAMES REIMER --> buh bye
PTOs:
MARK FRASER --> sign to ahl contract
BRAD BOYES --> 1.5 mil contract
CURTIS GLENCROSS --> 1.5 mil contract
DEVIN SETOGUCHI --> will be signed for league min.
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Pittsburgh
Western Conference Winners: Anaheim
Most surprising team: Florida
Most disappointing team: Leafs
Art Ross Winner: Crosby
Hart Winner: Crosby
Norris Winner: Giordano
Calder Winner: Eichel
Vezina Winner: Price
Richard Winner: Tie OV & Kessel
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Pittsburgh
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: LA
Stanley Cup Winner: Pittsburg
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Phil Kessel |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The template:
The Leafs will finish: 11th east, 24th overall
The main reason for this is: crap team + Babcock = just outside top 5.
The biggest surprise will be: Kadri
The biggest disappointment will be: Phaneuf
The unsung hero will be: Shawn Matthias
The goat will be: Bernier
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Bozak (if anyone still does?). Just plain average, will look like a 4th liner without Kessel
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Lupul. The perfect type of player set up to fail under Horachek. As long as he can stay semi healthy, he'll have a mini reserection under Babcock, long enough for Lou to find him a home on a playoff team.
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Babcock
If I was GM, I would have: Traded Bernier. Held out on trading Kessel a bit. Maybe eased up a bit on the one year deals and PTO's enough to leave some open spots for a couple Marlie grads (Leivo, Carrick). Type of guys who have done their transition time, and may be better off under Babcock than back with the Marlies.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
Not as bad at putting the puck in the net as people expected. First team in almost a decade to play as if they care, lots of heart and character. First team in years to not look lost positionally, and somewhat competent in front of their goaltender. Responsible play.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO - Waived out of camp.
CASEY BAILEY - Marlies
TYLER BOZAK - Traded during camp.
SAM CARRICK - Marlies
BYRON FROESE - Marlies
MICHAEL GRABNER - 24G, 16A
PETER HOLLAND - 17G, 26A
ZACH HYMAN - Marlies
NAZEM KADRI - 34G, 46A
LEO KOMAROV - 14G, 25A
BRENDAN LEIPSIC - Marlies
JOFFREY LUPUL - 22G, 25A (traded at deadline)
MITCHELL MARNER - Returned to junior, team Canada standout.
SHAWN MATTHIAS - 16G, 21A (traded at deadline - potential for extension)
WILLIAM NYLANDER- Marlies, joins leafs at deadline.
RICHARD PANIK - 14G, 18A
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARANTEAU - 19G, 31A
RYAN RUPERT - Marlies
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV - Returned to junior
NICK SPALING - 18G, 18A
DANIEL WINNIK - 12G, 27A
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK - 34G, 31A
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT - Returned to junior
CORY DONAGHEY - Marlies
JAKE GARDINER - 5G, 17A (relegated to press box trips)
SCOTT HARRINGTON - Marlies
MATT HUNWICK - 3G, 12A
MARTIN MARINCIN - 6G, 15A
STUART PERCY - Marlies
DION PHANEUF - 9G, 29A
ROMAN POLAK - 7G, 18A (traded at deadline)
MORGAN RIELLY - 13G, 37A
STEPHANE ROBIDAS - 2G, 9A (mostly injured)
RINAT VALIEV - Marlies
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER - 2.38 GAA, .927 SV%
JAMES REIMER - 2.87 GAA, .918 SV%
PTOs:
MARK FRASER - cut
BRAD BOYES - 11G, 15A
CURTIS GLENCROSS - 19G, 24A
DEVIN SETOGUCHI - cut
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Pittsburgh
Western Conference Winners: Anaheim
Most surprising team: Columbus
Most disappointing team: Montreal
Art Ross Winner: Sidney Crosby
Hart Winner: Sidney Crosby
Norris Winner: Victor Hedman
Calder Winner: Jack Eichel
Vezina Winner: Sergei Bobrovsky
Richard Winner: Steven Stamkos
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Anaheim
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Tampa Bay
Stanley Cup Winner: Tampa Bay
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Steven Stamkos
Mod Note: Make only one post, don't quote other posts, no trolling or you will be banned
|
|
burn
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: Tavares is sledge hockey level - Islesrbettr, ON
Joined: 08.02.2006
|
|
|
|
|
The template:
The Leafs will finish: bottom 5 - 10
The main reason for this is: lack of scoring
The biggest surprise will be: gardiner
The biggest disappointment will be: bozak not moved
The unsung hero will be: winnik
The goat will be: bozak
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): bozak kessel isn't here to prop Him up anymore
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): gardiner his skating
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: the coach
If I was GM, I would have: started tear down/rebuild sooner
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
Work hard and show improvement. The kids start to come along.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO extra fwrd
CASEY BAILEY marlies
TYLER BOZAK can't get rid of him
SAM CARRICK marlies
BYRON FROESE marlies
MICHAEL GRABNER deadline deal
PETER HOLLAND
ZACH HYMAN marlies
NAZEM KADRI
LEO KOMAROV
BRENDAN LEIPSIC marlies
JOFFREY LUPUL
MITCHELL MARNER ohl
SHAWN MATTHIAS deadline
WILLIAM NYLANDER marlies
RICHARD PANIK
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU. Deadline
RYAN RUPERT marlies
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV marlies
NICK SPALING extra fwrd
DANIEL WINNIK
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT ohl
CORY DONAGHEY (Cody) qmjhl
JAKE GARDINER
SCOTT HARRINGTON marlies (comes up to fill injuries and after deadline)
MATT HUNWICK 7th d
MARTIN MARINCIN
STUART PERCY marlies ( get some time up with leafs)
DION PHANEUF
ROMAN POLAK deadline
MORGAN RIELLY
STEPHANE ROBIDAS
RINAT VALIEV marlies
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER
JAMES REIMER
PTOs:
MARK FRASER not close to making it
BRAD BOYES leafs
CURTIS GLENCROSS probably makes it as 3rd/4th line energy guy / checker
DEVIN SETOGUCHI going to be close, it's a toss up if he makes it. Has to really blow away at camp
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners:
Western Conference Winners:
Most surprising team:
Most disappointing team:
Art Ross Winner:
Hart Winner:
Norris Winner:
Calder Winner:
Vezina Winner:
Richard Winner:
Western Stanley Cup Finalist:
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist:
Stanley Cup Winner:
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner:
|
|
bryant
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
Location: ON
Joined: 06.28.2011
|
|
|
|
Greetings, my Leafy friends. It's the beer that unites us all.
Welcome to the official 2015-16 Leafs Nation prediction thread.
The rules are simple: write as little or as much as you want for each question or player listed below. Please keep the spacing, so that we can all read your brilliant thoughts.
Your predictions must come in by the puck drop of opening night - no exceptions.
At this time, the thread will be locked, you will have to forever live with your predictions (and explain why you really didn't mean what you said).
Be bold. Be brave. See you on the 'buzz.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --
The template:
The Leafs will finish:8th in the east
The main reason for this is:better team defense and closer games
The biggest surprise will be:kadri-30g and 35a
The biggest disappointment will be:
The unsung hero will be:phaneuf
The goat will be:
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is):
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):Gardiner
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Babcock
If I was GM, I would have:not traded Kessel for peanuts on the dollar
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
Playoffs, when everyone wrote them off
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO
CASEY BAILEY
TYLER BOZAK 18g 22a
SAM CARRICK
BYRON FROESE
MICHAEL GRABNER 24g 14a
PETER HOLLAND 16g 32a
ZACH HYMAN
NAZEM KADRI 30g 35a
LEO KOMAROV 15g 20a
BRENDAN LEIPSIC
JOFFREY LUPUL 23g 26a
MITCHELL MARNER
SHAWN MATTHIAS
WILLIAM NYLANDER 6a in 9 games
RICHARD PANIK 21g 11a
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU
RYAN RUPERT
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV
NICK SPALING
DANIEL WINNIK 12g 15a
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK 33g 27a
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT
CORY DONAGHEY
JAKE GARDINER 15g 25a
SCOTT HARRINGTON
MATT HUNWICK
MARTIN MARINCIN
STUART PERCY
DION PHANEUF 14g 30a
ROMAN POLAK
MORGAN RIELLY 16g 33a
STEPHANE ROBIDAS : press box
RINAT VALIEV
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER
JAMES REIMER
PTOs:
MARK FRASER
BRAD BOYES
CURTIS GLENCROSS
DEVIN SETOGUCHI
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners:
Western Conference Winners:
Most surprising team:
Most disappointing team:
Art Ross Winner:
Hart Winner:
Norris Winner:
Calder Winner:
Vezina Winner:
Richard Winner:
Western Stanley Cup Finalist:
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist:
Stanley Cup Winner:
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner:
Mod Note: Make only one post, don't quote other posts, no trolling or you will be banned
- Atomic Wedgie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish: 13th in the eastern conference
The main reason for this is: Goals
The biggest surprise will be: Bernier
The biggest disappointment will be: Reimer
The unsung hero will be: Phaneuf
The goat will be: Reimer
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is):
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: management/coach
If I was GM, I would have: Move Reimer
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
Leafs trade Reimer & Bozak in the same deal.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO
CASEY BAILEY
TYLER BOZAK
SAM CARRICK
BYRON FROESE
MICHAEL GRABNER
PETER HOLLAND
ZACH HYMAN
NAZEM KADRI
LEO KOMAROV
BRENDAN LEIPSIC
JOFFREY LUPUL
MITCHELL MARNER
SHAWN MATTHIAS
WILLIAM NYLANDER
RICHARD PANIK
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU
RYAN RUPERT
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV
NICK SPALING
DANIEL WINNIK
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT
CORY DONAGHEY
JAKE GARDINER
SCOTT HARRINGTON
MATT HUNWICK
MARTIN MARINCIN
STUART PERCY
DION PHANEUF
ROMAN POLAK
MORGAN RIELLY
STEPHANE ROBIDAS
RINAT VALIEV
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER
JAMES REIMER
PTOs:
MARK FRASER
BRAD BOYES
CURTIS GLENCROSS
DEVIN SETOGUCHI
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Tampa Bay.
Western Conference Winners: Anaheim
Most surprising team: Buffalo
Most disappointing team: NY Rangers
Art Ross Winner: Crosby
Hart Winner: Crosby
Norris Winner: Keith
Calder Winner: Eichel
Vezina Winner: Bobrosky
Richard Winner: Ovechkin
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Washington
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Anaheim
Stanley Cup Winner: Anaheim
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Perry |
|
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
|
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006
|
|
|
|
|
Please note: I have added Frederik Gauthier and Kasperi Kapanen to the template. |
|
stormey
|
|
 |
Location: it is Babsy turning a boy into a man - JL0961
Joined: 10.13.2005
|
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish: 15th in East.
The main reason for this is: New Jersey
The biggest surprise will be: Bernier
The biggest disappointment will be: Everyone but Bernier
The unsung hero will be: Bernier
The goat will be: Bozak....because it's cool.
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Kadri...I don't trust his shifty eyes.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Gardiner...great skater can make up for mistakes.
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Trade Kessel
If I was GM, I would have: Quit
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
The will be brutal.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO lots of time in the press box.
CASEY BAILEY farm
TYLER BOZAK 45 pts....and traded.
SAM CARRICK farm
BYRON FROESE who?
FREDERIK GAUTHIER just taking it easy.
MICHAEL GRABNER 40 points
PETER HOLLAND he'll be booed by Christmas.
ZACH HYMAN farm...but call up.
NAZEM KADRI He could explode.....lol.
LEO KOMAROV will be annoying
KASPERI KAPANEN farm.
BRENDAN LEIPSIC farm
JOFFREY LUPUL will continue to be really handsome.
MITCHELL MARNER Will tear up the O.
SHAWN MATTHIAS will be the best trade chip.
WILLIAM NYLANDER ppg in the A
RICHARD PANIK will continue to suck
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU 45 points.
RYAN RUPERT who?
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV who?
NICK SPALING traded for a 4th
DANIEL WINNIK Will battle Matthias for best trade chip.
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK Lead the team in scoring
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT who?
CORY DONAGHEY who?
JAKE GARDINER Will surprise
SCOTT HARRINGTON will make team and be ok.
MATT HUNWICK underrated
MARTIN MARINCIN who?
STUART PERCY could make team as 5 or 6 guy but will go back and fourth.
DION PHANEUF will finally get some recognition.
ROMAN POLAK injured
MORGAN RIELLY 40 points.
STEPHANE ROBIDAS ugh....what a bad signing.
RINAT VALIEV who?
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER will be Leafs best player
JAMES REIMER (frank) him....he sucks.
PTOs:
MARK FRASER nope
BRAD BOYES 35 pts.
CURTIS GLENCROSS 35 pts and will be traded at deadline
DEVIN SETOGUCHI will start out ok....then disappear.
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Caps
Western Conference Winners: Ducks
Most surprising team: Oilers
Most disappointing team: Stars
Art Ross Winner: Crosby
Hart Winner: Crosby
Norris Winner: Carlson (washington)
Calder Winner: Ehlers
Vezina Winner: Holtby
Richard Winner: Kessel
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Ducks
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Caps
Stanley Cup Winner: Caps
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Hotlby |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish: Between 7th and 12th in the east
The main reason for this is: Babcocks systems
The biggest surprise will be: Parenteau
The biggest disappointment will be: Reimer
The unsung hero will be: Winnik
The goat will be: Phaneuf
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Reimer (few people). sucks because he has terrible positioning.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Gardiner (can skate, given good defensive structure he'll play better)
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Hiring Mike Babcock
If I was GM, I would have: Hired Mike Babcock
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
They will overachieve.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO Struggles to earn a roster spot
CASEY BAILEY 3rd line RW for the marlies
TYLER BOZAK Plays top line with JVR
SAM CARRICK 3rd line C for Marlies.
BYRON FROESE 2nd line C for marlies
FREDERIK GAUTHIER Bounces between ECHL and Marlies
MICHAEL GRABNER Has a solid bounce back year playing top 9
PETER HOLLAND Has a breakout year as one of Babcocks favorites
ZACH HYMAN Playing behind Brown and Kapanen on the marlies
NAZEM KADRI Shows improved skill but get in Babcocks dog house because of defensive lapses
LEO KOMAROV Gets alot of playing time on a checking line with winnik
KASPERI KAPANEN Has a decent year with the marlies as their 2nd best RW
BRENDAN LEIPSIC Top 6 LW for the marlies
JOFFREY LUPUL Starts the season well but gets injured 10 games in
MITCHELL MARNER Wins CHL player of the year and is the best player for Team Canada at the world Js
SHAWN MATTHIAS Has a pretty good year sliding up and down the lineup. Traded for a 2nd at the deadline
WILLIAM NYLANDER top 5 leading scorer in the AHL
RICHARD PANIK Finds himself in the press box due to inconsistent play
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU has a bounce back year puts up 23 goals
RYAN RUPERT 3rd of 4th line for the Marlies
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV Has a strong year for the marlies
NICK SPALING Playing 4th line center with Winnik and Komarov
DANIEL WINNIK Gets a ton of minutes playing on a checking line
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK 30 goals 60 points
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT Makes team Canada World Js
CORY DONAGHEY decent year in the Q
JAKE GARDINER Has a bit of a breakout year
SCOTT HARRINGTON Top 4 with the marlies
MATT HUNWICK bottom pairing with the leafs
MARTIN MARINCIN 5-7 for the Leafs
STUART PERCY top pairing for the marlies. first or second call up
DION PHANEUF Has a better year with a little lesser role and more structure
ROMAN POLAK plays somewhere between 4-6
MORGAN RIELLY Continues to improve. Is giving a bigger role by Babs. playing top pairing with Phaneuf
STEPHANE ROBIDAS 7th dman
RINAT VALIEV Bottom pairing with the marlies
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER Starter has a solid year behind a better team defense
JAMES REIMER Plays bad early and never regains Babs confidence
PTOs:
MARK FRASER doesnt make the team
BRAD BOYES Might earn a contract but no idea where he slots into the lineup
CURTIS GLENCROSS doesnt make the team
DEVIN SETOGUCHI doesnt make the team
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Tampa Bay
Western Conference Winners: Anaheim
Most surprising team: Leafs
Most disappointing team: Oilers
Art Ross Winner: Crosby
Hart Winner: Crosby
Norris Winner: Hedman
Calder Winner: McDavid
Vezina Winner: Price
Richard Winner: Ovy
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Anaheim
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Pittsburgh
Stanley Cup Winner:Anaheim
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Perry
|
|
BorjeFan4Ever
Season Ticket Holder
|
|
 |
Location: not the BigSmoke anymore
Joined: 10.29.2007
|
|
|
|
The template:
:
- burn
The Leafs will finish: bottom 4 - 6 leaguewide
The main reason for this is: shakey inconsistent goaltending - inexperienced defense
The biggest surprise will be: Kadri
The biggest disappointment will be: Bernier (who will blame LouL's rules on hair care
The unsung hero will be: Mathias
The goat will be: Reimer - because the wives can't bring themselves to blame Bernier
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Gardiner - because he still thinks like he's playing pond hockey - will drive Babcock crazy
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): JVR will prove the 'haters' wrong
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was: Babcock and his $50m deal
If I was GM, I would have: Dealt Phaneuf and Kessel at the deadline (if that was possible) and not given Bernier more than 1 year
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
Work hard so you can be traded for the veterans. Rely on goaltending to tank hard.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO extra baggage - not sure why they signed this guy
CASEY BAILEY marlies - late season call up
TYLER BOZAK will be just fine
SAM CARRICK hopefully 4th line center - if not at season start - then after TDL
BYRON FROESE marlies
MICHAEL GRABNER should be on Bozak's line with JvR - dealt at TDL
PETER HOLLAND should be playing wing with Kadri
ZACH HYMAN Marlies or whatever team his Dad buys
NAZEM KADRI will cease opportunity to become scoring leader
LEO KOMAROV hopefully healthy and annoying all season long
BRENDAN LEIPSIC Marlies
JOFFREY LUPUL lights it up early .... dealt to team with injury issue
MITCHELL MARNER OHL & JrWHC
SHAWN MATTHIAS Deal at TDL like Winnik last year
WILLIAM NYLANDER Marlies until TDL - hopefully he lights it up
RICHARD PANIK part of strong third line with Winnik and Komarov/Holland
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU. Deadline
RYAN RUPERT Marlies/SolarBears
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV Marlies/Injury call-up
NICK SPALING 4th line
DANIEL WINNIK 3rd/4th line
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK good season - shakes Kessel shadow label
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT OHL
CORY DONAGHEY Q
JAKE GARDINER
SCOTT HARRINGTON Makes club out of camp
MATT HUNWICK
MARTIN MARINCIN Marlies for now
STUART PERCY Marlies ( get some time up with leafs)
DION PHANEUF
ROMAN POLAK TDL move IF good return
VIKTOR LOOV makes team out of camp
MORGAN RIELLY
STEPHANE ROBIDAS - long term IRL after camp/early season injury
RINAT VALIEV marlies
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER
JAMES REIMER
PTOs:
MARK FRASER Marlies - call up for injuries
BRAD BOYES Leafs probably - meh
CURTIS GLENCROSS makes it as 3rd/4th line energy guy / checker
DEVIN SETOGUCHI Hope he makes it - might be Marlies elder statesman/call up
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners:
Western Conference Winners:
Most surprising team: Canadiens (inconsistency)
Most disappointing team: Canucks (disappointing to their fans)
Art Ross Winner: Getzlaf
Hart Winner: Crosby
Norris Winner: Weber
Calder Winner: McDavid
Vezina Winner: LUndqvist
Richard Winner: Perry
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Ducks
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Rangers
Stanley Cup Winner: Ducks
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Lundqvist |
|
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
|
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006
|
|
|
|
|
The Official Atomic Wedgie Prediction Sheet
(will try to fill it out today - may need to come back)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --
The Leafs will finish:
Last in their division. Bottom 3 in conference, bottom 5 in league.
The main reason for this is:
Winning in this league is based on talent. You can talk about grit and determination and team play and coaching all you want, but talent wins hockey games. The Leafs don't have enough.
The biggest surprise will be:
How much they miss Kessel.
The biggest disappointment will be:
Mike Babcock. I won't be disappointed, but the majority of Leafs Nation thinks this guy can work miracles. He's damn good, but he's not St. Babcock.
The unsung hero will be:
Lupul. Sure, he gets injured, but when he's healthy, he's probably the most under-rated player on the team.
The goat will be:
Lupul. He won't be my goat, but he will be the whipping boy of Leafs Nation.
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is):
Two answers:
JVR: not sure how Phil Kessel endured the wrath of Leafs Nation and JVR escaped unharmed. Big body, tiny heart. Look for his numbers to drop without Kessel, and look for his attitude to drop with his reduction in points.
Komarov: yeah, you all knew this was coming. Does absolutely nothing to warrant a 4 year contract at $3 million. He's currently playing a fringe role on the Leafs that we easily could have filled with a 1-year contract like Boyes is doing.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):
Going all in on this one: Dion Phaneuf. Look for him to have his best season as a Leaf, and silence all critics not named Dozzer. Reduced minutes will help him greatly.
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was:
Try to lower the bar for expectations (give props to Babcock for this, too). It's going to be a miserable season.
If I was GM, I would have:
Not given away Kessel for peanuts. If you want to trade Kessel, OK, I get it. But the return was embarrassing, and retarded the Leafs' rebuilding plan.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
Talent wins hockey games. When the Leafs have tanked out of the last few seasons, it hasn't been because of lack of heart, leadership, chemistry, goons, coaching or grit.
It's been because they simply do not have enough talent.
And we gave away our best player for jack poop.
Winter is coming.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO: waivers. 50/50 he is claimed. Not an asset.
CASEY BAILEY: Who? Don't care.
TYLER BOZAK: was going to completely unload on Bozie, but realized that there is less than 1% of Leafs Nation who actually think this guy is good. He's going to be a nightmare without Kessel, but strangely, Leafs Nation will gladly jump on Bozak, but won't have any mea culpas about running Kessel out of town.
SAM CARRICK: who?
BYRON FROESE: sounds like a great name for a goalie.
FREDERIK GAUTHIER: My heart is really pulling for this guy. My head is just laughing. Who drafts a 3rd line centre in the first round on purpose? Huge effing mistake. Having said that, it's not his fault. I hope he continues to improve his skating on the Marlies, but we won't be seeing him at the ACC this year.
MICHAEL GRABNER : I liked this trade. We jettisoned garbage, and got a decent player in return. Will be busy: I see the Leafs taking a lot of penalties this year. The Leafs will shop him at the deadline.
PETER HOLLAND : probably his last chance to make an impression. Sad old story of a tweener - not good enough for top 2, not gritty enough for bottom 2. Sorry, Petey.
ZACH HYMAN : giggles. Say hi to Duke the Dog for me.
NAZEM KADRI : My reckless prediction of the year: he will make great strides under Babcock. Will be elevated to the 1st line by Christmas - probably earlier. 50-60 points. And Babcock will be his worst nightmare / best coach he has ever had.
LEO KOMAROV : I hated him before his concussion. I hate him even more now.
KASPERI KAPANEN: Marlies. I will try my best not to hate the kid, because it isn't his fault he was traded for Kessel, but he simply isn't enough in return.
BRENDAN LEIPSIC : Don't know, don't care.
JOFFREY LUPUL : I'm going to throw Joffrey some love here, and it isn't just because the man is so gorgeous. But oh My God is he gorgeous. Look for Lupul to have a good year, and for Leafs Nation to not give him credit for it. I predict by Christmas I will be screaming for him to play on the 1st line, but Babcock will be keeping JVR there. I will be frustrated. 55 pt season, pro-rated of course for injuriese.
MITCHELL MARNER : I hope they ban him from the ACC this year.
SHAWN MATTHIAS: I think this guy is going to be the sleeper pick. Look for him to be steadily moved up in the lineup - hell, he could get some 1st line time due to injuries, or if he doesn't get traded at the deadline. But he'll get traded at the deadline.
WILLIAM NYLANDER: banned from the ACC. Please?
RICHARD PANIK: Wildcard. I'm too scared to make a prediction. Can Babcock light a fire under his ass? He'll either be 2nd line or Marlies. I get the feeling Babcock is going to make an example of him.
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU: Why the poop did we sign this guy? By Christmas, we will all agree he is the 2nd coming of Jason Blake.
RYAN RUPERT: who?
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV: who?
NICK SPALING : rhymes with appalling. I couldn't care less. A classic example of a guy who we simply don't need - anyone could do what little this guy does. He is Pittsburgh's garbage.
DANIEL WINNIK: great for what he is - a 3-4 line scrub on a tiny contract. Will contribute more than Komarov, at 1/3 the price. But make no mistake - you could replace him tomorrow with any other guy, and it wouldn't make a difference.
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK: Oh God, I hope Babcock can make this guy into a hockey player, because he is a figure skater right now. I will explode if I see another behind the line spinny move - which has a 0.0003% success rate. He has the hands, he has the size, he has no heart. I"m going to let my pessimistic side take over here, and predict that he will be in the Babcock doghouse by December 1st, and quite frankly, I don't think the kid has the stones to want to work his way out of it. Harsh, yeah, but that's how I feel. Look for him to get 50 points or less.
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT: sounds like an anthem singer, not a player.
CORY DONAGHEY: who the hell are these guys?
JAKE GARDINER: I truly hope Babcock can teach this kid to play hockey. Undeniable raw talent, but my god does it need some buffing. Look for him to start coming around in the New Year. But the Leafs are going to suck this year, so Gardiner is going to look bad, often.
SCOTT HARRINGTON: No better than any of the prospects we had before the Kessel trade. He'll be a 5-6 guy, which I will point out we could have bought at Zellers. Another shining example of how bad the Kessel trade was.
MATT HUNWICK: My god, the Leafs are going to have a huge corps of bad defencemen. Matt Hunwick will be a neutral beige - not bad enough to face the heat, not good enough to have any love tossed his way. Like two ships passing in the night...
MARTIN MARINCIN : will be given every chance to succeed, and won't.
STUART PERCY : won't be given a chance. See you on the Marlies.
DION PHANEUF : will be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Babock's coaching. Look for him to have his minutes reduced, be used more smartly, and flourish. Yeah, what the hell - I'm saying it's the season of Dion!
ROMAN POLAK : Not sure why Leafs fans love this guy. He's slow. Too slow to play in the NHL at a hiigh level anymore. Look for him to slowly slide down the depth chart - could be a healthy scratch by end of season.
MORGAN RIELLY : I sincerely hope that we don't talk about him this year. I just want him to quietly keep getting better - slowly. I don't want him on the 1st line yet - he is not ready, and this year is going to be a poop show. Look for Babcock to shelter him.
STEPHANE ROBIDAS: Simply put, he can't play in the NHL anymore.
RINAT VALIEV : who?
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER: as bad as Reimer, but Babcock will make him the #1 goalie this year. Look for his shaky starts and brain farts to continue. This guy is not the answer. Look for him to have a worse GAA than last year.
JAMES REIMER: Just as bad as Bernier. But Tretiak wouldn't look good this year. It's just going to be a horrid year for Leafs goalies, so I won't pile on James here. Oh, and I'm in love with his wife.
PTOs:
BRAD BOYES: I honestly have no idea. But I get the feeling this guy is going to be judged by management on his dressing room presence, so let's not be too rough on Brad when he doesn't score in 22 games. But seriously, this guy is done.
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Islanders
Western Conference Winners: St. Loius
Most surprising team: Dallas
Most disappointing team: Calgary
Art Ross Winner: Crosby
Hart Winner: Crosby
Norris Winner: Dion Phaneuf. But seriously, they'll give it to Karlsson again, even though he doesn't deserve it
Calder Winner: McDavid. Screw Eichel
Vezina Winner: Price
Richard Winner: Phil Kessel
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: St. Louis
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Pittsburgh
Stanley Cup Winner: Pittsburgh
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Crosby |
|
Feeling Glucky?
Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
 |
Location: Tanktown, ON
Joined: 10.08.2008
|
|
|
|
|
The Leafs will finish:
7th last
The main reason for this is:
Brutal first half followed up by a decent 2nd half after having become comfortable with Babcock's systems
The biggest surprise will be:
Gardiner
The biggest disappointment will be:
JVR
The unsung hero will be:
Kadri
The goat will be:
Phaneuf
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is):
Arcobello- works hard but does nothing in the end. If he doesn't make the team, then Spalling? Same reason?
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):
Phaneuf. Toughest matchups, biggest minutes, night in, night out.
The best move Shanny did in the off-season was:
Babcock
If I was GM, I would have:
Sold off a bit more
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2015-16 Leafs:
They'll suck at the beginning. Really, really hard. And then turn it around once they're mathematically eliminated.
Player Predictions
Forwards:
MARK ARCOBELLO - will look busy. will do nothing
CASEY BAILEY-ahl
TYLER BOZAK - won't be as bad without Kessel as people think
SAM CARRICK-ahl
BYRON FROESE-who?
FREDERIK GAUTHIER-lol
MICHAEL GRABNER - 20 goals
PETER HOLLAND -10 goals
ZACH HYMAN - ahl
NAZEM KADRI - if he isn't top line C from day one, he will be very quickly
LEO KOMAROV - like arcobello, but will actually do stuff.
KASPERI KAPANEN-ahl
BRENDAN LEIPSIC -ahl
JOFFREY LUPUL - injured in 5 games
MITCHELL MARNER - will wreck the OHL
SHAWN MATTHIAS - 3rd round pick
WILLIAM NYLANDER - post-deadline callup, if he can still go back and play with the marlies for the playoffs... not sure how the rules work there.
RICHARD PANIK- 15 goals, trade bait
PIERRE-ALEXANDRE PARENTEAU- 2nd round pick
RYAN RUPERT-echl?
NIKITA SOSHNIKOV - ahl?
NICK SPALING - ?
DANIEL WINNIK - not traded
JAMES VAN RIEMSDYK- might take a leadership role and actually step up... might do (frank) all
Defense:
TRAVIS DERMOTT - ohl
CORY DONAGHEY -who?
JAKE GARDINER - will look better in a system he'll be more comfortable with.
SCOTT HARRINGTON- will make the team
MATT HUNWICK - Career year if paired with Phaneuf
MARTIN MARINCIN -who?
STUART PERCY - early call up
DION PHANEUF - Will continue to make Dozzer look wrong
ROMAN POLAK - Babcock's doghouse all year until traded
MORGAN RIELLY - See gardiner, but better defensively. Will take big steps offensively as well
STEPHANE ROBIDAS - done.
RINAT VALIEV - WHL?
Goalies:
JONATHAN BERNIER - once the defense is used to the new systems, he'll look better
JAMES REIMER - once the defense is used to the new systems, he'll look better
PTOs:
MARK FRASER- Will die of boredom
BRAD BOYES- Will work hard to earn his next contract... 2nd round pick at deadline
League Predictions:
Eastern Conference Winners: Pittsburgh
Western Conference Winners: Chicago
Most surprising team:
Most disappointing team: Sabres, to their fans.
Art Ross Winner:Crosby
Hart Winner: Toews
Norris Winner: Karlsson. Undeserved.
Calder Winner: McDavid
Vezina Winner: Price
Richard Winner: Kessel
Western Stanley Cup Finalist: Ducks
Eastern Stanley Cup Finalist: Rangers
Stanley Cup Winner: Ducks
Conn Smythe Trophy Winner: Lundqvist
Mod Note: Make only one post, don't quote other posts, no trolling or you will be banned |
|
