Atomic Wedgie
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Location: The centre of the hockey universe Joined: 07.31.2006
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Greetings, Hockeybuzzers!
It's that time again - to exercise your democratic right as a member of Leafs Nation to express your thoughts, which will then be declared fake and challenged in the supreme court of hockey opinion. MTMLGA!
Welcome to the Official 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction Thread!
You know the drill. Cut and paste the template (below) and fill out your predictions for the year. There are no real rules - put down point totals, beeyotchy insults, general thoughts - I don't particularly care.
AT puck-drop time on opening night I'll get a ref to lock the thread, so your predictions will haunt you like Zaitsev's contract haunts the Senators.
DO NOT MOCK OTHER GUYS' PREDICTIONS IN THIS THREAD!
Do that in the main Leafs threads. But simple rule - if you want to rip a guy a new one for a stupid prediction, you had better have made your own (stupid) predictions first. Otherwise, we will practice social distancing on your ass.
There are no prizes. I will not declare an official winner. Rather, the purpose of this exercise is for you to demonstrate your Leafy geniousness, and to allow others to witness your glory.
So without further ado...
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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 Dubas 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 2020-21 Leafs:
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman:
Alexander Kerfoot:
Mitchell Marner:
Auston Matthews:
Ilya Mikheyev:
William Nylander:
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson:
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds:
Jason Spezza:
John Tavares:
Joe Thornton:
Jimmy Vesey:
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian:
TJ Brodie:
Travis Dermott:
Justin Holl:
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen:
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin:
Morgan Rielly:
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin:
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen:
Jack Campbell:
Aaron Dell:
Michael Hutchinson:
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
Most surprising team:
Most disappointing team:
Art Ross winner:
Hart winner:
Norris winner:
Calder winner:
Vezina winner:
Richard winner:
Playoffs:
North Division winner:
West Division winner:
Central Division winner:
East Division winner:
Stanley Cup winner:
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: |
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Location: Vancouver Island, BC Joined: 01.18.2015
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The Leafs will finish: 2nd in division
The main reason for this is: Refs
The biggest surprise will be: Simmonds
The biggest disappointment will be: Brodie
The unsung hero will be: Vesey
The goat will be: Holl
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Brodie does not hit or score
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Dermott can skate, hit and play both sides
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Simmonds
If I was GM, I would have: traded for Savard, Jenner, Korpisalo
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: Getting closer
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:[marlies)
Joey Anderson: plays 9 games with Leafs but has 4 goals
Alex Barabanov: injured early
Travis Boyd: 2 goals, 5 assists
Justin Brazeau:[too young)
Adam Brooks: Marlies
Rourke Chartier: no
Pierre Engvall: will be traded to Colorado
Tyler Gaudet: marlies
Zach Hyman: 15 goals, 12 assists
Alexander Kerfoot: 12 goals, 18 assists
Mitchell Marner: breaks foot blocking shot on pk,focuses on new fashion line or 18G/44A
Auston Matthews: 🥇35G, 31 assists
Ilya Mikheyev: bounces between lines 11G/18A
William Nylander: 23G/25A (Jumbo takes him under his wing)
Nic Petan: Waivers
Nicholas Robertson: 7 goals
Scott Sabourin: Marlies
Wayne Simmonds: 19G/9A
Jason Spezza: 8G/10A
John Tavares: 24G/33A
Joe Thornton: 3G/26A takes willie under his wing
Jimmy Vesey: 13G/15A nice surprise
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 2G, 4A
TJ Brodie: 4G/11A not expecting good results
Travis Dermott: big step forward filling in on right side with Rielly 8G/13A
Justin Holl: traded to Minnesota for Addison 👍
Mac Hollowell: marlies best dman
Teemu Kivihalme: marlies
Mikko Lehtonen: decent, takes Holl’s spot by end of year - 13 pts
Timothy Liljegren: 2nd best Marlies dman
Martin Marincin: +20 for Marlies
Jake Muzzin: hero, 5G/15A
Morgan Rielly: 7G/21A bounces through partners before ending with Lehtonen/Dermott
Calle Rosen: Marlies
Rasmus Sandin: 4G/7A
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: Freddie! Freddie! Has great year and fans beg him to stay but he says 🖕
Jack Campbell: fine
Aaron Dell: plays 3 games
Michael Hutchinson: no
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Vancouver Toronto Calgary Montreal
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Colorado Vegas St Louis Anaheim
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): TB Carolina Dallas Columbus
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Washington Philadelphia NYR NYI
Most surprising team: Anaheim
Most disappointing team: Boston
Art Ross winner: McDavid/Eichel
Hart winner: MacKinnon
Norris winner: Jones
Calder winner: Zegras
Vezina winner: Gibson
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Vancouver
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Carolina
East Division winner: Philadelphia
Stanley Cup winner: Philadelphia
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Couturier |
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Barb34
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Joined: 07.29.2017
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Greetings, Hockeybuzzers!
It's that time again - to exercise your democratic right as a member of Leafs Nation to express your thoughts, which will then be declared fake and challenged in the supreme court of hockey opinion. MTMLGA!
Welcome to the Official 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction Thread!
You know the drill. Cut and paste the template (below) and fill out your predictions for the year. There are no real rules - put down point totals, beeyotchy insults, general thoughts - I don't particularly care.
AT puck-drop time on opening night I'll get a ref to lock the thread, so your predictions will haunt you like Zaitsev's contract haunts the Senators.
DO NOT MOCK OTHER GUYS' PREDICTIONS IN THIS THREAD!
Do that in the main Leafs threads. But simple rule - if you want to rip a guy a new one for a stupid prediction, you had better have made your own (stupid) predictions first. Otherwise, we will practice social distancing on your ass.
There are no prizes. I will not declare an official winner. Rather, the purpose of this exercise is for you to demonstrate your Leafy geniousness, and to allow others to witness your glory.
So without further ado...
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The Leafs will finish:Losing Conference Finals
The main reason for this is:A bad goal
The biggest surprise will be: Marner, he will make the POs his b1tch this year. No more complaints about his Cap hit.
The biggest disappointment will be: Tavares
The unsung hero will be: Muzzin
The goat will be: Matthews
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Marincin, just because.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):Kerfoot
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was:Simmonds/Thornton. Simmonds will be signed long term after this season.
If I was GM, I would have: Traded Nylander for a tough #1RHD, I like Nylander but we need balance.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: IT WILL FINALLY CLICK BUT THEY WILL COME UP A LITTLE SHORT, WE WILL ALL BE EXCITED FOR NEXT SEASON.
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman:
Alexander Kerfoot: 15g, 20a
Mitchell Marner: 100pts+ this season
Auston Matthews: 54g, 32a
Ilya Mikheyev: 18g, 25a
William Nylander:36g, 31a
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson: 15g, 25a
Scott Sabourin: Fight some fu3kers?
Wayne Simmonds: 19g, 21a, he's going to be a really nice fit
Jason Spezza:
John Tavares: 31g, 28a
Joe Thornton: Steady and a real vet presence, doesn't matter
Jimmy Vesey: 16g, 14a
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: Going to be a huge upgrade and noticeable for good things.
TJ Brodie:
Travis Dermott:
Justin Holl:
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen:
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin:
Morgan Rielly: 24g, 39a
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin:16g, 31a
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 915%, 2.2GA
Jack Campbell: Will be a GREAT B/UP
Aaron Dell: Kraken
Michael Hutchinson: (frank) right off
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):Calgary, Leafs, Edmonton, Vancouver
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Boston sucks
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):Boston sucks
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):Boston Sucks
Most surprising team:
Most disappointing team:
Art Ross winner:
Hart winner:
Norris winner:
Calder winner:
Vezina winner:
Richard winner:
Playoffs:
North Division winner:
West Division winner:
Central Division winner:
East Division winner:
Stanley Cup winner:
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: - Atomic Wedgie |
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Location: "Yeah, Garth is a tool"- Garf, ON Joined: 06.12.2017
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The Leafs will finish: 1st or 2nd in the North Division
The main reason for this is: Only 3 teams are above average
The biggest surprise will be: Robertson, if he plays
The biggest disappointment will be: Watching Holl play if they're stupid enough to play him
The unsung hero will be: Freddy
The goat will be: In Arizona, maybe
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Holl for some reason.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Simmonds, if healthy.
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Bring in Thornton to keep the kids in line, hopefully.
If I was GM, I would have: Made roster space by getting rid of useless players that have no business being on this team like Marincin, Petan, and Holl.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs:
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: Useless
Joey Anderson: Hopefully can tun into the next Hyman in a year or so.
Alex Barabanov: 5G, 7A
Travis Boyd: Shouldn't play
Justin Brazeau: Marlies
Adam Brooks: Marlies
Rourke Chartier: Marlies?
Pierre Engvall: 4G, 8A
Tyler Gaudet: nah
Zach Hyman: 15G, 15A
Alexander Kerfoot: 9G, 21A
Mitchell Marner: 12G, 55A
Auston Matthews: 40G, 22A
Ilya Mikheyev: 8G, 22A
William Nylander: 20G, 30A
Nic Petan: Nah
Nicholas Robertson: If he plays; 10G, 15A
Scott Sabourin: Nah
Wayne Simmonds: 5G, 10A
Jason Spezza: 5G, 15A
John Tavares: 28G, 25A
Joe Thornton: 3G, 25A
Jimmy Vesey: Nah
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 1G, 9A
TJ Brodie: 5G, 25A
Travis Dermott: 3G, 13A
Justin Holl: Nah
Mac Hollowell: Marlies
Teemu Kivihalme: Nah
Mikko Lehtonen: 7G, 17A
Timothy Liljegren: If he plays; 1G, 12A
Martin Marincin: Super Nah
Jake Muzzin: 4G, 13A
Morgan Rielly: 5G, 35A
Calle Rosen: Nah
Rasmus Sandin: If he plays- 3G, 15A
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 27W
Jack Campbell: 8W
Aaron Dell: 1W
Michael Hutchinson: Super Nah
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
Toronto
Calgary
Edmonton
Toss Up but I'll say Winterpeg
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Colorado
Vegas
St. Louis
Minnesota
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
Tampa
Carolina
Dallas
Florida
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
Washington
Philly
Pittsburgh
Boston but maybe NYR
Most surprising team: NYR
Most disappointing team: Boston, NYI (others would be surprised but not me), Nashville
Art Ross winner: McJesus
Hart winner: MacKinnon (been robbed twice already)
Norris winner: Makar
Calder winner: Lafrenière
Vezina winner: Freddy just to piss off his haters
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Toronto
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Tampa
East Division winner: Washington
Stanley Cup winner: Colorado
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: MacKinnon |
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Location: Everybody calm down, AB Joined: 07.24.2011
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The Leafs will finish: 2nd
The main reason for this is: McDavid/Drai
The biggest surprise will be: Sandin
The biggest disappointment will be: Nylander
The unsung hero will be: Matthews
The goat will be: Matthews
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Dermott. Because.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Andersen. Because
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Vesey maybe?
If I was GM, I would have: Traded Nylander for a defenseman
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: They have to win a round or Dubas should be fired.
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov: 2g 6a
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall: 3g 7a
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman: 9g 20a
Alexander Kerfoot: 12g 23a
Mitchell Marner: 15g 50a
Auston Matthews: 33g 23a
Ilya Mikheyev: 13g 20a
William Nylander: 18g 23a
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson: 12g 15a
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds: 5g 8a
Jason Spezza: 4g 6a
John Tavares: 28g 36a
Joe Thornton: 2g 24a
Jimmy Vesey: 9g 15a
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 0g 7a
TJ Brodie: 3g 20a
Travis Dermott: 5g 15a
Justin Holl: 2g 10a
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen: 5g 15a
Timothy Liljegren: 1g 7a
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin: 5g 20a
Morgan Rielly: 15g 30a
Calle Rosen: 3g 6a
Rasmus Sandin: 5g 15a
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 25W .918 SV%
Jack Campbell: 9W .905 SV%
Aaron Dell: 1W .893 SV%
Michael Hutchinson:
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): EDM, TOR, CGY, WPG
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): COL, VGK, STL, SJ
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): TB, CAR, DAL, CHI
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): WSH, PHI, BOS, BUF
Most surprising team: BUF
Most disappointing team: MTL
Art Ross winner: McDavid
Hart winner: McDavid
Norris winner: Makar
Calder winner: Lafreniere
Vezina winner: Vasilevskiy
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: TOR
West Division winner: COL
Central Division winner: TB
East Division winner: WSH
Stanley Cup winner: COL
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: MacKinnon |
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Location: Space for Rent Joined: 08.30.2006
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So without further ado...
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The Leafs will finish: 3rd in the Canadian division
The main reason for this is: the competition
The biggest surprise will be: Vessy
The biggest disappointment will be: Nylander
The unsung hero will be: The Captain Tavares
The goat will be: nylander or marner
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Thornton age/skating
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Holl
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: his cap management
If I was GM, I would have:
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs:
They are not wimps.
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman: 18g/22a
Alexander Kerfoot: 12g/18a
Mitchell Marner: 22g/46a
Auston Matthews: 46g/25a
Ilya Mikheyev: 11g/19a
William Nylander: 25g/28a
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson: 7g/10a
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds: 15g/15a
Jason Spezza: 7g/12a
John Tavares: 22g/32a
Joe Thornton: 8g/32a
Jimmy Vesey: 13g/20a
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 3g/9a
TJ Brodie: 9g/28a
Travis Dermott: 5g/13a
Justin Holl: 5g/13a
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen: 6g/24a
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin: 3g/14a
Morgan Rielly: 13g/31a
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin:
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 22W - 15L
Jack Campbell: 9W - 10L
Aaron Dell:
Michael Hutchinson:
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Vegas, Colorado, St. Louis, Minnesota
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): Tampa, Carolina, Dallas, Columbus
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, Pittsburg
Most surprising team: Ottawa Senators
Most disappointing team: Leafs
Art Ross winner: MacKinnon
Hart winner: MacKinnon
Norris winner:
Calder winner: Lafrenire (sp)
Vezina winner: Carter Hart
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
Canadian Division winner: Leafs
West Division winner: Vegas
Central Division winner: Tampa
East Division winner: Philadelphia
Stanley Cup winner: Leafs are the champs (my HOMERISHIM) but really Philly will win.
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: HART. |
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The Leafs will finish: 1st in the North
The main reason for this is: Depth
The biggest surprise will be: Mikko Lehtonen
The biggest disappointment will be: Mitch Marner
The unsung hero will be: Brodie
The goat will be: Dermott
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Kerfoot.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Holl.
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Kapanen trade.
If I was GM, I would have: Made the Weegar trade.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: The leafs will be decent and hockeybuzzers will stop endlessly whining about Dubas and Nylander.
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov: 9G, 12A
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman: 13G, 16A
Alexander Kerfoot: 11G, 19A
Mitchell Marner: 12G, 35A
Auston Matthews: 46G, 34A
Ilya Mikheyev: 15G, 21A
William Nylander: 31G, 33A
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson:
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds: 13G, 12A
Jason Spezza: 6G, 18A
John Tavares: 33G, 38A
Joe Thornton: 4G, 21A
Jimmy Vesey: 10G, 14A
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 3G, 11A
TJ Brodie: 7G, 26A
Travis Dermott: 5G, 8A
Justin Holl: 1G, 10A
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen: 11G, 16A
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin: 6G, 14A
Morgan Rielly: 16G, 31A
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin:
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 2.41 GAA, .918 SV%
Jack Campbell: 2.62 GAA, .914
Aaron Dell:
Michael Hutchinson:
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):Colorado, Vegas, St Louis, Arizona
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): Dallas, Nashville, Tampa Bay, Chicago
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Washington, Philadelphia, Rangers, Islanders
Most surprising team: Rangers
Most disappointing team: Boston
Art Ross winner: Draisaitl
Hart winner: Draisaitl
Norris winner: Rielly
Calder winner: Lafreniere
Vezina winner: Shesterkin
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Toronto
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Dallas
East Division winner: Washington
Stanley Cup winner: Colorado
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Mackinnon |
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The Leafs will finish: 3rd in Canadian Division
The main reason for this is: They make choke against garbage teams
The biggest surprise will be: More solid defense and reduced goals against
The biggest disappointment will be: Robertson struggles
The unsung hero will be: Simmonds
The goat will be: Matthews
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Thornton because he is old and slow
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):
Nylander because he can pass and shoot and his neutral zone play is solid
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Sign Brodie
If I was GM, I would have: Cleared space and made a run at Pietrangelo
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: Better than last season but still missing the drive to win it all
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: 0g, 0a
Joey Anderson: 3g, 10a
Alex Barabanov: 1g, 4a
Travis Boyd: 6g, 14A
Justin Brazeau: 0g, 0a
Adam Brooks:0g, 0a
Rourke Chartier:0g, 0a
Pierre Engvall: 8g, 19a,
Tyler Gaudet:0g, 0a
Zach Hyman: 14g, 29a
Alexander Kerfoot: 18g, 21a
Mitchell Marner: 16g, 42a
Auston Matthews: 38g, 30a
Ilya Mikheyev: 11g, 17a
William Nylander: 19g, 20a
Nic Petan:0g, 0a
Nicholas Robertson: 7g, 4a
Scott Sabourin:0g, 0a
Wayne Simmonds: 8g, 12a
Jason Spezza:9g, 14a
John Tavares: 14g, 37a
Joe Thornton:4g, 22a
Jimmy Vesey: 13g, 12a
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 2g, 8a
TJ Brodie: 6g, 22a
Travis Dermott: 1g, 4a
Justin Holl: 4g, 12a
Mac Hollowell:0g, 0a
Teemu Kivihalme: 0g, 0a
Mikko Lehtonen: 7g, 14a
Timothy Liljegren: 0g, 0a
Martin Marincin: 0g, 0a
Jake Muzzin: 3g, 16a
Morgan Rielly: 10g, 25a
Calle Rosen:0g, 0a
Rasmus Sandin: 2g, 12a
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 25w, 9.13 SV%, 2.41 GAA
Jack Campbell: 11w, 9.21 SV%, 2.55 GAA
Aaron Dell: 0w
Michael Hutchinson: 0w
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Toronto
Calgary
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Colorado
Vegas
St Louis
Minnesota
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
Tampa
Dallas
Carolina
Nashville
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
Boston
Washington
Philly
NYR
Most surprising team:
NYR
Most disappointing team:
NYI
Art Ross winner:
McDavid
Hart winner:
McKinnon
Norris winner:
Pietrangelo
Calder winner:
Shesterkin
Vezina winner:
Lehner
Richard winner:
Pastrnak
Playoffs:
North Division winner:
Toronto
West Division winner:
Vegas
Central Division winner:
Tampa
East Division winner:
Philly
Stanley Cup winner:
Veags
Conn Smythe Trophy winner:
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The Leafs will finish: 3rd in North
The main reason for this is: Forwards refuse to play team defense. Andersen is a bottom third starting goalie. .500 against Ottawa.
The biggest surprise will be: Nylander has a great year.
The biggest disappointment will be: Brodie, ends up being no better than what they had.
The unsung hero will be: Marner
The goat will be: Ander5en
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Ander5en, and the reason is that he gives up too many softies
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Holl. Decent, steady Dman.
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Trading Kapanen
If I was GM, I would have: Traded Matthews for Jones , (seriously, no idea)
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: Nothing has changed.
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: Huh?
Joey Anderson: who?
Alex Barabanov: plays 14 games of unnoticeable hockey
Travis Boyd: huh?
Justin Brazeau: Reminds me of the Jokinen era
Adam Brooks: Career AHKer
Rourke Chartier: WTF?
Pierre Engvall: Meh. Just a guy, expendable
Tyler Gaudet: You're kidding me, right.
Zach Hyman: 11g 18A 29 pts.
Alexander Kerfoot: who cares.
Mitchell Marner: 26G 34A 60 pts.
Auston Matthews: 31G 26A 57 pts.
Ilya Mikheyev: 8G 18A 26 pts.
William Nylander: 21G 22A 43 pts.
Nic Petan: Good lord.
Nicholas Robertson: 3G 1A 4 pts.
Scott Sabourin: Are you making these names up?
Wayne Simmonds: Only plays 21 games, 1 G 6 A 7 pts.
Jason Spezza: 4G, 8A 12 pts.
John Tavares: 22G 32A 54 pts.
Joe Thornton: 6G 18A 24 pts.
Jimmy Vesey: 3G 5A 8 pts.
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: Hopefully he hits people.
TJ Brodie: 5G, 16 A 21 pts.
Travis Dermott: 4G 14A 18 pts.
Justin Holl: 2G 11A 13 pts.
Mac Hollowell: Waterboy
Teemu Kivihalme: Asst. Waterboy
Mikko Lehtonen: 3G, 8A 11 pts. Back to Russia for the 21-22 season
Timothy Liljegren: 1G, 2 A 3 pts. healthy scratch
Martin Marincin: I refuse to acknowledge this.
Jake Muzzin: 5G 18A 23 pts
Morgan Rielly: 14G 22A 36 pts.
Calle Rosen: 0G 4A 4 pts.
Rasmus Sandin: 2G 15A 17 pts.
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: Hold your breath
Jack Campbell: Better be good because he is the best goalie they have
Aaron Dell: Hopefully don't see him
Michael Hutchinson: see above
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Colorado, Vegas, St. Louis, Minnesota
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
Tampa, Carolina, Dallas, Columbus
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburgh, Rangers
Most surprising team: Edmonton wont be as bad as people expect
Most disappointing team: Montreal
Art Ross winner: McDavid
Hart winner: McDavid
Norris winner: Heiskanen
Calder winner: Stuetzle
Vezina winner: Vasilevski
Richard winner: Draisaitl
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Toronto
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Tampa
East Division winner: Washington
Stanley Cup winner: Tampa
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Point |
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Greetings, Hockeybuzzers!
It's that time again - to exercise your democratic right as a member of Leafs Nation to express your thoughts, which will then be declared fake and challenged in the supreme court of hockey opinion. MTMLGA!
Welcome to the Official 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction Thread!
You know the drill. Cut and paste the template (below) and fill out your predictions for the year. There are no real rules - put down point totals, beeyotchy insults, general thoughts - I don't particularly care.
AT puck-drop time on opening night I'll get a ref to lock the thread, so your predictions will haunt you like Zaitsev's contract haunts the Senators.
DO NOT MOCK OTHER GUYS' PREDICTIONS IN THIS THREAD!
Do that in the main Leafs threads. But simple rule - if you want to rip a guy a new one for a stupid prediction, you had better have made your own (stupid) predictions first. Otherwise, we will practice social distancing on your ass.
There are no prizes. I will not declare an official winner. Rather, the purpose of this exercise is for you to demonstrate your Leafy geniousness, and to allow others to witness your glory.
So without further ado...
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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 Dubas 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 2020-21 Leafs:
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman:
Alexander Kerfoot:
Mitchell Marner:
Auston Matthews:
Ilya Mikheyev:
William Nylander:
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson:
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds:
Jason Spezza:
John Tavares:
Joe Thornton:
Jimmy Vesey:
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian:
TJ Brodie:
Travis Dermott:
Justin Holl:
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen:
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin:
Morgan Rielly:
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin:
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen:
Jack Campbell:
Aaron Dell:
Michael Hutchinson:
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
Most surprising team:
Most disappointing team:
Art Ross winner:
Hart winner:
Norris winner:
Calder winner:
Vezina winner:
Richard winner:
Playoffs:
North Division winner:
West Division winner:
Central Division winner:
East Division winner:
Stanley Cup winner:
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: - Atomic Wedgie
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The Leafs will finish: 1st in can div
The main reason for this is: Leafs r da best
The biggest surprise will be: me
The biggest disappointment will be: me
The unsung hero will be: Brodie
The goat will be: bogo
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): nobody qualifies
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): kerfoot....cuz i said so
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: the draft
If I was GM, I would have: signed AP
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs:
cups baby!!! all the cups
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: null
Joey Anderson: 7g 6a
Alex Barabanov: 4g 8a
Travis Boyd: 11g 11a
Justin Brazeau: null
Adam Brooks: nill
Rourke Chartier: who?
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet: who?
Zach Hyman: 13g 14a
Alexander Kerfoot: 9g 11a
Mitchell Marner: 11g 36a
Auston Matthews: 33g 23a
Ilya Mikheyev: 12g 8a
William Nylander: 16g 27a
Nic Petan: 3g 1a
Nicholas Robertson: 8g 4a
Scott Sabourin:who?
Wayne Simmonds:5g 4a
Jason Spezza: 4g 11a
John Tavares: 23g 31a
Joe Thornton: 2g 22a
Jimmy Vesey: 8g 8a
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian:0g 3a
TJ Brodie: 4g 16a
Travis Dermott: 2g 12a
Justin Holl:1g 6a
Mac Hollowell:null
Teemu Kivihalme:null
Mikko Lehtonen: 2g 8a
Timothy Liljegren: null
Martin Marincin: 0g 1a
Jake Muzzin: 6g 12a
Morgan Rielly: 8g 23a
Calle Rosen:null
Rasmus Sandin: 5g 14a
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: the starter
Jack Campbell: the backup
Aaron Dell: the backups backup
Michael Hutchinson: the backups backup backup
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
Leafs
Flams
Habs
Edmonton
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Avs
Vegas
StL
Minn
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
TB
Canes
Florida
Nash
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
Philly
Bos
Pitts
Wash
Most surprising team: Florida
Most disappointing team: Edmonton
Art Ross winner: Matthews
Hart winner: Matthews
Norris winner: Hedman
Calder winner: Zegras
Vezina winner: Vaz
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Leafs
West Division winner: Vegas
Central Division winner: TB
East Division winner: Philly
Stanley Cup winner: Leafs
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Nylander |
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The Leafs will finish: 1st in the North
The main reason for this is: Forward depth, defensive additions, decent backup
The biggest surprise will be: Rielly
The biggest disappointment will be: Dermott
The unsung hero will be: Hyman
The goat will be: Engvall
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Engvall because he has lead hands and resembles a giraffe.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Kerfoot, small but hard working with decent hands
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Traded Kapanen for a first
If I was GM, I would have: Added Perry and dumped Engvall
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: Vancouver's suspect goaltending will make them Toronto's female dog this year.
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: minors
Joey Anderson: 2G 4 A
Alex Barabanov: 10G 10A
Travis Boyd: minors
Justin Brazeau: minors
Adam Brooks: Taxi squad 2 G 3 A
Rourke Chartier: minors
Pierre Engvall: Taxi Squad 3 G 4 A Traded at deadline
Tyler Gaudet: Minors
Zach Hyman: 18 G 18 A
Alexander Kerfoot: 14 G 15 A
Mitchell Marner: 19 G 53 A
Auston Matthews: 40 G 30 A
Ilya Mikheyev: 12 G 20A
William Nylander: 25 G 25 A
Nic Petan: Taxi Squad 2 G 3 A
Nicholas Robertson: Taxi Squad 12 G 8 A
Scott Sabourin: Minors
Wayne Simmonds: 15 G 12 A
Jason Spezza:10 G 12 A
John Tavares: 25 G 30 A
Joe Thornton: 6 G 25 A
Jimmy Vesey: 10 G 15 A
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 1 G 9 A
TJ Brodie: 10 G 20 A
Travis Dermott: 4 G 10 A
Justin Holl: 7 G 8 A
Mac Hollowell: Minors
Teemu Kivihalme: minors
Mikko Lehtonen: 10 G 15 A
Timothy Liljegren: Taxi squad 3 G 7 A
Martin Marincin: will not play
Jake Muzzin: 8 G 10 A
Morgan Rielly: 18 G 35 A
Calle Rosen: minors
Rasmus Sandin: Taxi Squad 3 G 7 A
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 23 W .909 SV lets in some softies
Jack Campbell: 10 W .919 SV reliable
Aaron Dell: 2 W .895 SV ( not a big factor)
Michael Hutchinson: will not play
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Colorado, St. Louis, Vegas, Arizona
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): Tampa, Carolina, Dallas, Columbus
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Washington, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
Most surprising team: Carolina
Most disappointing team: Vancouver
Art Ross Winner: McDavid
Hart winner: Matthews
Norris winner: Rielly
Calder winner: Lafreniere
Vezina winner: Vasilevskiy
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Toronto
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Carolina
East Division winner: Boston
Stanley Cup winner: Toronto (blue and white glasses but I don't give a (frank))
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Nylander (just to piss off a loudmouth) |
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The Leafs will finish: hoping for 1st or 2nd in division
The main reason for this is: They should do well in a shorten season
The biggest surprise will be: Bogo has a good year
The biggest disappointment will be: Robertson maybe....if he plays. Only because of the high expectations some have. Actually....I'll go with Dermott.
The unsung hero will be: Andersen
The goat will be: 4th line in Arizona
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Holl. I dont think he sucks, just not a top 4 guy yet. But that could change this year.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Andersen, has his issues, but hasnt been as bad as some think.
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: I've always liked Simmonds
If I was GM, I would have: Not sign Pietra
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: Leafs will win some games, and they will lose some. They wont be as good as some think but they wont be as bad as others think.
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: dont care
Joey Anderson: dont care
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd: dont care
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks: dont care
Rourke Chartier: dont care
Pierre Engvall: hope he does well. not sure how much he plays
Tyler Gaudet: dont care
Zach Hyman: 38pts 21g 17a
Alexander Kerfoot: 25pts
Mitchell Marner: 65pts
Auston Matthews: 64pts
Ilya Mikheyev: 33pts
William Nylander: 48pts
Nic Petan: dont care
Nicholas Robertson: dunno
Scott Sabourin: dont care
Wayne Simmonds:25pts
Jason Spezza: 25pts
John Tavares: 57pts
Joe Thornton: 25pts
Jimmy Vesey: 22pts
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 15pts
TJ Brodie: 20pts
Travis Dermott: dunno
Justin Holl: dont care
Mac Hollowell: dont care
Teemu Kivihalme: dunno
Mikko Lehtonen: Hmm hoping for good things from him. 20pts
Timothy Liljegren: dunno
Martin Marincin: really dont care
Jake Muzzin: 28pts
Morgan Rielly: 35pts
Calle Rosen: dont care
Rasmus Sandin: Dunno
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: a bunch of games he wont get credit for
Jack Campbell:hoping for .600 w%
Aaron Dell: not sure if he'll play
Michael Hutchinson: dont care
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
I feel like 2-3 teams could finish top but
Leafs
Edmonton
Vancouver
Montreal
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Vegas
St Louis
Colorado
Minnie
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
Tampa
Dallas
Carolina
Florida ?
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
This is the toughest division imo
Wash
NYR
Boston
Buffalo
But I mean NYI and philly could easily be in there as well.
Most surprising team:
I guess Buffalo? They gotta turn it around sometime
Most disappointing team:
I guess Buffalo...cause fack them
Art Ross winner: no matter
Hart winner: no matter
Norris winner: no matter
Calder winner: no matter
Vezina winner:no matter
Richard winner: no matter
Playoffs:
All I want is for the Leafs to make it to the the 2nd or 3rd round, dont care about the rest.
North Division winner: leafs
West Division winner: Vegas
Central Division winner: Tampa
East Division winner: Wash/NYR
Stanley Cup winner:
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: |
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Greetings, Hockeybuzzers!
It's that time again - to exercise your democratic right as a member of Leafs Nation to express your thoughts, which will then be declared fake and challenged in the supreme court of hockey opinion. MTMLGA!
Welcome to the Official 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction Thread!
You know the drill. Cut and paste the template (below) and fill out your predictions for the year. There are no real rules - put down point totals, beeyotchy insults, general thoughts - I don't particularly care.
AT puck-drop time on opening night I'll get a ref to lock the thread, so your predictions will haunt you like Zaitsev's contract haunts the Senators.
DO NOT MOCK OTHER GUYS' PREDICTIONS IN THIS THREAD!
Do that in the main Leafs threads. But simple rule - if you want to rip a guy a new one for a stupid prediction, you had better have made your own (stupid) predictions first. Otherwise, we will practice social distancing on your ass.
There are no prizes. I will not declare an official winner. Rather, the purpose of this exercise is for you to demonstrate your Leafy geniousness, and to allow others to witness your glory.
So without further ado...
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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 Dubas 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 2020-21 Leafs:
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman:
Alexander Kerfoot:
Mitchell Marner:
Auston Matthews:
Ilya Mikheyev:
William Nylander:
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson:
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds:
Jason Spezza:
John Tavares:
Joe Thornton:
Jimmy Vesey:
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian:
TJ Brodie:
Travis Dermott:
Justin Holl:
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen:
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin:
Morgan Rielly:
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin:
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen:
Jack Campbell:
Aaron Dell:
Michael Hutchinson:
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
Most surprising team:
Most disappointing team:
Art Ross winner:
Hart winner:
Norris winner:
Calder winner:
Vezina winner:
Richard winner:
Playoffs:
North Division winner:
West Division winner:
Central Division winner:
East Division winner:
Stanley Cup winner:
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: - Atomic Wedgie
Alright Wedgie, here goes;
The Leafs will finish: 1st in the North (Canadian) Division
The main reason for this is: Matthews puts up 45 goals in 56 games
The biggest surprise will be: Joe Thornton... Jumbo Joe puts up 40 points.
The biggest disappointment will be: As long as he is still on the team, it's Marincin
The unsung hero will be: Rielly, he puts up 40 points.
The goat will be: Still Marincin if he has a roster spot
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Dermott, I like the re-signing, but he'll get exposed a lot.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Bogosian. I think he surprises a few people with his physical play and has a spot in the top 4
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Brodie
If I was GM, I would have: tried to sign Hoffman ad Hamonic to PTO's
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: top 3 team in the league and SC Champs.. (eventually, I have to be right)
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: 0 across the board
Joey Anderson: 2 goals 5 assists
Alex Barabanov: 12 goals 9 assists
Travis Boyd: 1 goal 3 assists
Justin Brazeau: 0 across the board
Adam Brooks: 0 across the board
Rourke Chartier: 0 across the board
Pierre Engvall: 10 goals, 12 assists
Tyler Gaudet: 0 across the board
Zach Hyman: 16 goals 21 assists
Alexander Kerfoot: 14 goals 18 assists
Mitchell Marner: 21 goals 40 assists
Auston Matthews: 45 goals 25 assists
Ilya Mikheyev: 12 goals 12 assists
William Nylander: 22 goals 22 assists
Nic Petan: 0 across the board
Nicholas Robertson: 8 goals 6 assists
Scott Sabourin: 0 across the board
Wayne Simmonds: 15 goals 12 assists
Jason Spezza: 9 goals 16 assists
John Tavares: 24 goals 28 assists
Joe Thornton: 6 goals 34 assists
Jimmy Vesey: 4 goals 6 assists
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 1 goal 6 assists
TJ Brodie: 4 goals 16 assists
Travis Dermott: 2 goals 12 assists
Justin Holl: 3 goals 7 assists
Mac Hollowell: 0 across the board
Teemu Kivihalme: 0 across the board
Mikko Lehtonen: 5 goals 11 assists
Timothy Liljegren: 2 goals 6 assists
Martin Marincin: 0 across the board
Jake Muzzin: 1 goal 12 assists
Morgan Rielly: 10 goals 30 assists
Calle Rosen: 0 across the board
Rasmus Sandin: 3 goals 12 assists
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 24 wins .918 save %. 2.75 GAA
Jack Campbell: 10 wins .915 save % 2.55 GAA
Aaron Dell: 2 wins .900 save % 2.88 GAA
Michael Hutchinson: 0 across the board
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouverr
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Colorado, Vegas, St. Louis, Minnesota
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): Tampa, Dallas, Carolina, Florida (depends on Bobrovsky)
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Washington, Philly, Boston, NYR
Most surprising team: Minnesota
Most disappointing team: Buffalo as always
Art Ross winner: McDavid
Hart winner: Matthews
Norris winner: Heiskanen
Calder winner: Lafreniere
Vezina winner: Vasilievskiy
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Toronto
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Tampa Bay
East Division winner: Philadelphia
Stanley Cup winner: Toronto
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Matthews
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The Leafs will finish:First in their division.
The main reason for this is: they simply have more talent than the other Canadian teams. And they don't have the mental block of playing Boston and Tampa.
The biggest surprise will be: Simmonds. Yeah, I'm drinking the Kool-aid, but I've always liked this guy. So I'm 100% buying in to his suggestion that this year will be the first year in a while that he is healthy.
The biggest disappointment will be: Jason Spezza. He was brought in to do a job. That job will now be done by Joe Thornton. Look for Spezza to be gradually phased out the Leafs' game day squad.
The unsung hero will be: Andersen. Sure, he gives up soft goals, but he hasn't been the Leafs' problem.
The goat will be: Same as above: Andersen. I get the feeling at the end of the year, barring a Stanley Cup, we will let him walk. Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what we got 'til it's gone...
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Bogosian. We seem to forget he was cut from the Sabres last year.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):
Nylander. Best value contract on the team - not even close.
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Signing Simmonds. He's the grit we need.
If I was GM, I would have: Let Spezza go. Yeah, sorry.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: It's put up or shut up time. I'm not terribly concerned about the regular season - I don't think there is much advantage in finishing as a higher seed. But if the Leafs don't win the North Division in the playoffs, you need to do reconstructive surgery in the offseason, including trading one of the big four.
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: Don't care
Joey Anderson: Don't care
Alex Barabanov: Others may care, but I don't. He may get a handful of games if we run into injury problems, but he could be replaced easily.
Travis Boyd: Who?
Justin Brazeau: Why?
Adam Brooks: What?
Rourke Chartier: Nope
Pierre Engvall: Fringe NHLer.
Tyler Gaudet: I hope you enjoy the cool swag you got for training camp. Those sweatshirts are sweeeeeet!
Zach Hyman: Interesting that he is starting the season on the 3rd line. I like the guy, but I think his numbers are inflated due to who he has played with - I'd like to see what others can do in his place. Could this be a power move by Dubas to lower his salary expectations? My hope is he demonstrates he can contribute to the 3rd line in a role that better suits his skillset (or lack thereof).
Alexander Kerfoot: I'd rather see him as a winger than a centre. I don't think he has enough jam to be a checking centre. I predict this will end badly.
Mitchell Marner:Doesn't matter what this guy does in the regular season - it's put up or shut up in the playoffs. If he lays an egg in the post-season, it's going to get awfully dark for Mitchy in Leafs Nation. Sorry, fellas, I'm pessimistic he can do it in the playoffs.
Auston Matthews: Top 5 forwards in the NHL. Haterz gonna hate. Will be top 3 again for Richard Trophy.
Ilya Mikheyev: Leafs Nation has over-rated this guy. Expect a sophmore slump, and the Leafs Nation pendulum to swing from "best player ever" to "I have tar - does anyone have feathers?"
William Nylander: Will continue to be under-rated by 100% of non-Leafs fans, and 40% of Leafs fans. Best player/$ on the team. Other GMs know this, though, so I would trade him for a stud RHD. But I mean STUD!!!
Nic Petan: Don't know, don't care.
Nicholas Robertson: Leafs fans have over-rated this dude. It's not that I am saying he is bad - it's that I'm saying he's still early in his development curve. Look for him to be on the taxi squad, but he won't get many games, and he won't make any positive contributions when he does suit up. Patience, my Leafy friends.
Scott Sabourin: I have never heard of this guy before training camp, and I kinda wish it had stayed that way.
Wayne Simmonds: I have drunk the blue Kool-aid!!! I predict he will have a bounce-back season, based upon being off for a year and allowing his body to heal. I hope he gets elevated to the 2nd line. The Leafs need his grit (i.e., the grit he had 5 years ago).
Jason Spezza: I wish him nothing but the best, but with the signing of Thornton, we have no need for Spezza anymore. Look for him to lose his roster spot.
John Tavares: I'm starting to wonder if the Leafs would have been better off keeping Kadri, not signing JT and keeping their salary cap powder dry for a RHD. I'm not going to judge him on last year, as he was injured, but I still predict a decline from his numbers from two years ago. I don't see him making those around him better. I hope I end up eating these words.
Joe Thornton: I hope that Leafs Nation sets their expectations at a reasonable level for this guy. We did not sign him to score 60 points (and by that, I mean a 60 point pace over 82 games). If he can score at a .5 pts/game pace, I'll be wildly happy. I like this signing.
Jimmy Vesey: I guess the strategy was to go out and sign a bushel of 3rd line players for cheap, because that's all this guy is. My hope is that I don't hate him, but I know I'm never going to love him.
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: I suspect this guy will become my whipping boy this year. I don't think he will make a positive impact on the team.
TJ Brodie: Won't be bad, but won't be good enough to make a significant difference. I fear the Leafs' defence is still sub-par.
Travis Dermott: This is his last chance, and I don't think he is going to seize it.
Justin Holl: He's fine in a limited role, but we are dead if he needs to play top 4.
Mac Hollowell: Don't know or care
Teemu Kivihalme: I have no idea who he is.
Mikko Lehtonen: It would be foolish of me to make a prediction, as I have no idea what this guy can do.
Timothy Liljegren: Not this year.
Martin Marincin: I no longer hate this guy, as he is a spare part.
Jake Muzzin: His injury last year showed us how valuable this guy is. I hope he stays healthyy, because he is the most important defenceman we have.
Morgan Rielly: Look for him to have a better year this year, as he is healthy. Won't be as good as two years ago, but will be better than last.
Calle Rosen: Who?
Rasmus Sandin: Not this year.
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: Leafs fans need to shut the frank up - this guy is good enough. He's looked bad the past few years because the defence has been horrible - and I think it will be again.
Jack Campbell: I like this guy - I think he can be a 1B more than a backup.
Aaron Dell: I have no idea
Michael Hutchinson: Not an NHL goalie
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
Edmonton
Toronto
Calgary
Winnipeg
I predict this will be the closest division - the least amount of points between teams 1-6.
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Colorado
Vegas
St. Louis
Minny
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
Tampa
Nashville
Carolina
Dallas
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
Philly
Boston
Washington
Pittsburgh
Most surprising team:
Philly
Most disappointing team:
Montreal
Art Ross winner: McDavid (the North Division will be all offense)
Hart winner:McDavid
Norris winner: Pieterangelo
Calder winner: I have no idea. So I'm going to say Robertson - knowing full well it won't be him.
Vezina winner: Carter Hart
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Toronto
West Division winner:Vegas upsets Colorado
Central Division winner: Tampa
East Division winner:Philly
Stanley Cup winner: I'm going to go with Vegas, because picking Tampa is boring
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Fleury. Yeah, you heard it here first. |
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The Leafs will finish: 2nd in the Canadian division
The main reason for this is: Freddy the Goalie
The biggest surprise will be: Lehtonen
The biggest disappointment will be: Simmons
The unsung hero will be: Lehtonen
The goat will be: Well the GOAT is gone - Kerfoot
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Thornton
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):
Vessy
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Kap trade
If I was GM, I would have: traded one of the high priced player
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: ok. I've been watching Cobra Kai and they say the Leafs will not be a bunch of pussies this year
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman: 15g/20a
Alexander Kerfoot: 13g/18a
Mitchell Marner: 25g/41a
Auston Matthews: 36g/30a
Ilya Mikheyev: 9g/10a
William Nylander:19g/28a
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson:
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds: 5g/2a
Jason Spezza: 8g/10a
John Tavares: 24g/32a
Joe Thornton: 7g/26a
Jimmy Vesey: 15g/28a
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 3g/12a
TJ Brodie: 13g/30a
Travis Dermott: 3g/9a
Justin Holl: 4g/12a
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen: 13g/26a
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin: 5g/15a
Morgan Rielly: 18g/29a
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin: 2g/6a
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 25W
Jack Campbell: 12W
Aaron Dell: 0W
Michael Hutchinson: 0W
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Montreal, Leafs, Edmonton, Vancouver
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Colorado, St. Louis, Vegas, Arizona
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): Dallas, Carolina, Tampa, Nashville
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, NY Rangers
Most surprising team: Ottawa
Most disappointing team: Pittsburg
Art Ross winner: McDavid
Hart winner: Mackinnon
Norris winner:
Calder winner: Stutzle (sp)
Vezina winner:
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Leafs
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Dallas
East Division winner: Philadelphia
Stanley Cup winner: Leafs vs Colorado. Leafs with the win
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Matthews |
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The Leafs will finish:
1st
The main reason for this is:
Weaker division
The biggest surprise will be:
Joe Thornton
The biggest disappointment will be:
Tavares
The unsung hero will be:
Muzzin
The goat will be:
Matthews
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 Dubas did in the off-season was:
Joe Thornton
If I was GM, I would have:
Signed Perry
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs:
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:6g 6a
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman:11g 16a
Alexander Kerfoot:
9 g 12a
Mitchell Marner:
18g 42a
Auston Matthews:
35g 40 a
Ilya Mikheyev:
10g 10 a
William Nylander:
25g 30a
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson:
5g 5a
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds:
13g 10a
Jason Spezza:
8g 15a
John Tavares:
15g 30a
Joe Thornton:
5g 28a
Jimmy Vesey:
12g 15a
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian:
3 g 10a
TJ Brodie:
7g 22a
Travis Dermott:
5g 10a
Justin Holl:
2g 10a
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen:
8g 12a
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin:
5g 15a
Morgan Rielly:
10g 30a
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin:
3 g 6a
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen:
Jack Campbell:
Aaron Dell:
Michael Hutchinson:
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
Toronto
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
Most surprising team:
Most disappointing team:
Art Ross winner:
Hart winner:
Norris winner:
Calder winner:
Vezina winner:
Richard winner:
Playoffs:
North Division winner:
West Division winner:
Central Division winner:
East Division winner:
Stanley Cup winner:
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: - Atomic Wedgie
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The Leafs will finish: 5th in North Division
The main reason for this is: It is almost like Playoff hockey, and they always choke.
The biggest surprise will be: Travis Dermott
The biggest disappointment will be: Auston Matthews
The unsung hero will be: Wayne Simmonds
The goat will be: John tavares
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): John Tavares - Losing seems to follow him from team to team
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): William Nylander - Seemed to be one of the most effective in last years playoffs.
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: made the team older and slower
If I was GM, I would have: Not signed John Tavares
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: They are choke artists
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman: 10g/10a
Alexander Kerfoot:7g/14a
Mitchell Marner:20g/35a
Auston Matthews:30g/20a
Ilya Mikheyev:
William Nylander:20g/20a
Nic Petan:5g/5a
Nicholas Robertson:
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds:3g/4a
Jason Spezza:2g/5a
John Tavares:20g/30a
Joe Thornton:0g/10a
Jimmy Vesey:6g/9a
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian:
TJ Brodie:1g/9a
Travis Dermott:1g/5a
Justin Holl:
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen:
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin:2g/12a
Morgan Rielly:10g/15a
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin:
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen:15w/20L
Jack Campbell:
Aaron Dell:9w/12L
Michael Hutchinson:
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Winnipeg, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Colorado, Vegas, St.louis, Arizona
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):Tampa, Dallas, Carolina, Columbus
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington
Most surprising team: Ottawa
Most disappointing team: Toronto
Art Ross winner: McDavid
Hart winner: Pettersson
Norris winner: Hedman
Calder winner: Laferriere
Vezina winner: Hellebuyck
Richard winner: Ovechkin
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Vancouver
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Tampa
East Division winner: Philadelphia
Stanley Cup winner: Colorado
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Nathan Mackinnon |
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Montreal Canadiens |
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The Leafs will finish: 3rd in the division
The main reason for this is: Their defense still isn't reliable enough and the lack of depth in the bottom 6 will catch up to them. They are also old and ugly.
The biggest surprise will be: Rielly. Guy will have a monster season.
The biggest disappointment will be: Joe Thornton
The unsung hero will be: Kerfoot
The goat will be: Wayne Simmonds
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Wayne Simmonds. He's slow, he takes dumb penalties and won't help the team at all.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Mikheyev. Guy should be used in a more offensive role since he can dig up the puck along the boards for his more talented players. He can also finish just fine.
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Sign T.J. Brodie, despite him being slightly overpaid.
If I was GM, I would have: Tried to sign Rielly to an extension before he explodes offensively.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: They are not as good as you think they are, but they can easily win the division or advance in the playoffs with all the talent up front if the defense holds up.
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
I won't do them, I don't care.
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, Calgary
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Colorado, Vegas, St-Louis, Minnesota
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): Tampa, Carolina, Columbus, Nashville
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, Buffalo
Most surprising team: Montreal baby WOO!
Most disappointing team: Islanders
Art Ross winner: Nathan Mackinnon
Hart winner: Nathan Mackinnon
Norris winner: Rasmus Dahlin
Calder winner: Zegras
Vezina winner: Carey Price
Richard winner: Alex Ovechkin
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Montreal
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Tampa
East Division winner: Philadelphia
Stanley Cup winner: Colorado
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Mackinnon |
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The Leafs will finish: 1st in the Canadian division
The main reason for this is: I'm a Leafs fan
The biggest surprise will be: Sandin
The biggest disappointment will be: Steve Simmons Coverage of the team
The unsung hero will be: Muzz
The goat will be: Well the GOAT is gone - Kerfoot
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Vessy - just not that great.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Thorton - He still has some left, true hall of famer.
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Not getting AP.
If I was GM, I would have: Punched Marner's Dad in the face.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs:
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman: 13g/26a
Alexander Kerfoot: 9g/14a
Mitchell Marner: 18g/46a
Auston Matthews: 28g/39a
Ilya Mikheyev: 12g/16a
William Nylander:23g/30a
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson: 11g/15a
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds: 12g/16a
Jason Spezza: 6g/10a
John Tavares: 27g/32a
Joe Thornton: 7g/34a
Jimmy Vesey: 8g/12a
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 3g/16a
TJ Brodie: 11g/36a
Travis Dermott: 5g/19a
Justin Holl: 4g/12a
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen: 7g/21a
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin: 8g/22a
Morgan Rielly: 15g/26a
Calle Rosen: 2g/6a
Rasmus Sandin: 6g/16a
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 29W
Jack Campbell: 7W
Aaron Dell: 0W
Michael Hutchinson: 0W
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Leafs, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Colorado, St. Louis, Vegas, Arizona
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): Tampa, Dallas, Carolina, , Nashville
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Pitt, Boston, Phily and Washington
Most surprising team: Yotes
Most disappointing team: Caps
Art Ross winner: McDavid
Hart winner: Mackinnon
Norris winner: Cale Makar
Calder winner: Robertson
Vezina winner: Price
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Leafs
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Tampa
East Division winner: Pitt
Stanley Cup winner: Leafs vs Colorado. Leafs with the win
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Matthews |
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Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Greetings, Hockeybuzzers!
It's that time again - to exercise your democratic right as a member of Leafs Nation to express your thoughts, which will then be declared fake and challenged in the supreme court of hockey opinion. MTMLGA!
Welcome to the Official 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction Thread!
You know the drill. Cut and paste the template (below) and fill out your predictions for the year. There are no real rules - put down point totals, beeyotchy insults, general thoughts - I don't particularly care.
AT puck-drop time on opening night I'll get a ref to lock the thread, so your predictions will haunt you like Zaitsev's contract haunts the Senators.
DO NOT MOCK OTHER GUYS' PREDICTIONS IN THIS THREAD!
Do that in the main Leafs threads. But simple rule - if you want to rip a guy a new one for a stupid prediction, you had better have made your own (stupid) predictions first. Otherwise, we will practice social distancing on your ass.
There are no prizes. I will not declare an official winner. Rather, the purpose of this exercise is for you to demonstrate your Leafy geniousness, and to allow others to witness your glory.
So without further ado...
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The Leafs will finish: 1st
The main reason for this is: won the most games
The biggest surprise will be: that we won the most games
The biggest disappointment will be: Sandin
The unsung hero will be: Big Joe
The goat will be: Simmonds
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Holl, good stats when with Muzzin only
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Engvall
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: kept Andersen so he has someone to blame
If I was GM, I would have: traded for Hamilton 2-3 years ago
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs:
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman:
Alexander Kerfoot:
Mitchell Marner:
Auston Matthews:
Ilya Mikheyev:
William Nylander:
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson:
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds:
Jason Spezza:
John Tavares:
Joe Thornton:
Jimmy Vesey:
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian:
TJ Brodie:
Travis Dermott:
Justin Holl:
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen:
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin:
Morgan Rielly:
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin:
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen:
Jack Campbell:
Aaron Dell:
Michael Hutchinson:
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order):
Most surprising team:
Most disappointing team:
Art Ross winner:
Hart winner:
Norris winner:
Calder winner:
Vezina winner:
Richard winner:
Playoffs:
North Division winner:
West Division winner:
Central Division winner:
East Division winner:
Stanley Cup winner:
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: - Atomic Wedgie
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The Leafs will finish: 2nd in Division.
The main reason for this is: mediocre defense and goaltending, best offense in NHL.
The biggest surprise will be: Wayne Simmonds playing really well.
The biggest disappointment will be: defense not better than last seasons.
The unsung hero will be: Hyman.
The goat will be: Spezza. Should have stopped after last season - won't be very good and will lose his spot on the team mid-season.
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Nylander (floater -- adds no value to this Leafs team since Matthews, Marner, Tavares already there).
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Dermott (injury free, he'll be earn more playing time than Lehtonen, Sandin -- solid on top4).
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: add Thornton and Simmonds.
If I was GM, I would have: traded Nylander and Andersen.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs:
same old issues will come up yet again this season (Andersen imploding in playoffs, Nylander disappearing in playoffs, no good d-partner for Rielly to play freely)
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: AHL
Joey Anderson: AHL
Alex Barabanov: 3rd/4th line - will be ok but nothing special probably. next year he'll not play for Leafs, since Robertson ends up taking his spot on the roster.
Travis Boyd: -
Justin Brazeau: -
Adam Brooks: -
Rourke Chartier: -
Pierre Engvall: solid, let's hope Dubas keeps him and not gives him the Gauthier-Timashov-Trevor Moore treatment.
Tyler Gaudet: -
Zach Hyman: one of the most important players on this team. Will earn himself a 4y @3.5mln AAV extension.
Alexander Kerfoot: let's hope he'll get more PP time. might be better on the wing than on C.
Mitchell Marner: great season - points leader in regular season for Leafs, and in the whole league - winning the Art Ross trophy.
Auston Matthews: goals won't be an issue - will lead the league in goals. let's hope he'll start playing to his potential in the d-zone as well (he should focus more on becoming Datsyuk 2.0 than a Roenick 2.0 type of player...)
Ilya Mikheyev: solid, great on PK, and he'll get solid point totals.
William Nylander: 4th in scoring on this team in regular season, but the floating issues remain. just has a very mediocre hockey sense - in particular shown by his lack of on-ice awareness on defensive positioning.
Nic Petan: AHL
Nicholas Robertson: by the end of regular season he has earned a full-time spot on this roster. bright future for this guy - let's hope fans and media have some patience with him.
Scott Sabourin: who?
Wayne Simmonds: fan favorite by mid-February.
Jason Spezza: will not be a pretty season for Spezza. Unfortunately, just one season to many to his impressive career.
John Tavares: solid season by Tavares, 3rd in points on this team after Marner and Matthews.
Joe Thornton: great move by Dubas to add him. let's hope the Marner-Thornton passing on the PP will be as good as expected.
Jimmy Vesey: meh. will play most games, but was not a priority to add him. Would rather see Engvall taking his roster spot. Still, will get 10-12 goals during the regular season.
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: not good. very very slow.
TJ Brodie: not as good as expected, and might slip out of top 4 with Rielly-Muzzin-Dermott and eventually even Liljegren outplaying him..
Travis Dermott: will have a good season, and will end up 2nd best d-man this season after Rielly.
Justin Holl: ok for bottom d-pairing, nothing more.
Mac Hollowell: AHL
Teemu Kivihalme: AHL
Mikko Lehtonen: 6th/7th D. not as good as many think. will battle for a spot with Bogosian.
Timothy Liljegren: will earn his spot as a top4 d-man end of the season.
Martin Marincin: Marty is back -- and actually better option than Bogosian and Lehtonen, in particular because of his PK abilities.
Jake Muzzin: he actually survived that injury?? good for him. solid on the 2nd pair.
Morgan Rielly: very good season for Toronto's best d-man, unfortunately still not a good d-partner provided to him.
Calle Rosen: AHL
Rasmus Sandin: will end up on bottom pair with Holl end of season.
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: .912 in regular season. implodes again in playoffs. last season for him with Leafs.
Jack Campbell: ok backup -- nothing special.
Aaron Dell: AHL
Michael Hutchinson: AHL
Woll: the brick Woll will end up playing 5 games in regular season after a super start with the Marlies. Full-time backup with Leafs in NHL next season.
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Vancouver - Toronto - Calgary - Edmonton
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Vegas - Colorado - St Louis - Anaheim
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): Dallas - Tampa - Nashville - Florida
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Flyers - Rangers - Islanders - Caps
Most surprising team: Florida
Most disappointing team: Boston
Art Ross winner: Mitch Marner
Hart winner: Elias Pettersson
Norris winner: Heiskanen
Calder winner: Nils Hoglander
Vezina winner: John Gibson
Richard winner: Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Toronto
West Division winner: Vegas
Central Division winner: Dallas
East Division winner: Flyers
Stanley Cup winner: Dallas
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Heiskanen |
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[quote=Atomic Wedgie]Greetings, Hockeybuzzers!
It's that time again - to exercise your democratic right as a member of Leafs Nation to express your thoughts, which will then be declared fake and challenged in the supreme court of hockey opinion. MTMLGA!
Welcome to the Official 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction Thread!
You know the drill. Cut and paste the template (below) and fill out your predictions for the year. There are no real rules - put down point totals, beeyotchy insults, general thoughts - I don't particularly care.
AT puck-drop time on opening night I'll get a ref to lock the thread, so your predictions will haunt you like Zaitsev's contract haunts the Senators.
DO NOT MOCK OTHER GUYS' PREDICTIONS IN THIS THREAD!
Do that in the main Leafs threads. But simple rule - if you want to rip a guy a new one for a stupid prediction, you had better have made your own (stupid) predictions first. Otherwise, we will practice social distancing on your ass.
There are no prizes. I will not declare an official winner. Rather, the purpose of this exercise is for you to demonstrate your Leafy geniousness, and to allow others to witness your glory.
So without further ado...
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The Leafs will finish: 4th
The main reason for this is: the season will be more play-off style matches
The biggest surprise will be: Thorton staying on the 1st line all season
The biggest disappointment will be: Marner scoring less then Mathews
The unsung hero will be: Kerfoot
The goat will be: The Coaching staff
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Simmonds is just too slow for today's game.
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is):Bogosian can do enough in all areas to be a solid 4/5. Cup win boosted confidence too.
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Let UFA's go to sign Brodie
If I was GM, I would have: Pulled a Chayka and bailed before it starts to get real ugly under the North Division spotlight.
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs:
They won't win a play-off round even in the North Division.
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino:
Joey Anderson:
Alex Barabanov:
Travis Boyd:
Justin Brazeau:
Adam Brooks:
Rourke Chartier:
Pierre Engvall:
Tyler Gaudet:
Zach Hyman:
Alexander Kerfoot:
Mitchell Marner:
Auston Matthews:
Ilya Mikheyev:
William Nylander:
Nic Petan:
Nicholas Robertson:
Scott Sabourin:
Wayne Simmonds:
Jason Spezza:
John Tavares:
Joe Thornton:
Jimmy Vesey:
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian:
TJ Brodie:
Travis Dermott:
Justin Holl:
Mac Hollowell:
Teemu Kivihalme:
Mikko Lehtonen:
Timothy Liljegren:
Martin Marincin:
Jake Muzzin:
Morgan Rielly:
Calle Rosen:
Rasmus Sandin:
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen:
Jack Campbell:
Aaron Dell:
Michael Hutchinson:
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Oilers, Canucks, Jets, Leafs.
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Vegas, Avs, Blues, Sharks,
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): Bolts, Canes, Stars, Preds
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Caps, Bruins, Isles, Pens
Most surprising team: Canucks
Most disappointing team: Leafs
Art Ross winner: McDavid
Hart winner: Aho
Norris winner: Hedman
Calder winner: Lafraniere
Vezina winner: Hellebuyk
Richard winner: Draisaitl
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Canucks
West Division winner: Vegas
Central Division winner: Bolts
East Division winner: Isles
Stanley Cup winner: Bolts
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Demko |
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Location: Isn't Cooley 5"11? You know who else is 5"11? Sydney Crosby. - Scabeh Joined: 04.06.2011
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Greetings, Hockeybuzzers!
It's that time again - to exercise your democratic right as a member of Leafs Nation to express your thoughts, which will then be declared fake and challenged in the supreme court of hockey opinion. MTMLGA!
Welcome to the Official 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction Thread!
You know the drill. Cut and paste the template (below) and fill out your predictions for the year. There are no real rules - put down point totals, beeyotchy insults, general thoughts - I don't particularly care.
AT puck-drop time on opening night I'll get a ref to lock the thread, so your predictions will haunt you like Zaitsev's contract haunts the Senators.
DO NOT MOCK OTHER GUYS' PREDICTIONS IN THIS THREAD!
Do that in the main Leafs threads. But simple rule - if you want to rip a guy a new one for a stupid prediction, you had better have made your own (stupid) predictions first. Otherwise, we will practice social distancing on your ass.
There are no prizes. I will not declare an official winner. Rather, the purpose of this exercise is for you to demonstrate your Leafy geniousness, and to allow others to witness your glory.
So without further ado...
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The Leafs will finish: 2nd in Division
The main reason for this is: Strong offense and a resurgence from Anders7n
The biggest surprise will be: Joe Thornton
The biggest disappointment will be: Nick Robertson
The unsung hero will be: Jake Muzzin
The goat will be: Travis Dermott
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Jack Campbell (35 great games in his career at 27 years old does not make him the greatest backup on earth)
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Jimmy Vesey (Hype destroyed him and he isn’t good, but he’s a fine 3rd liner)
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Sign Brodie
If I was GM, I would have: Gone back in time and sign Matthews and Marner for slightly less
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: They weren’t as good as the hype, but they are a really good team
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: Who?
Joey Anderson: 9g 4a 11p
Alex Barabanov: AHL
Travis Boyd: AHL
Justin Brazeau: ECHL
Adam Brooks: AHL
Rourke Chartier: AHL
Pierre Engvall: 7g 5a 12p
Tyler Gaudet: AHL
Zach Hyman: 21g 19a 40p
Alexander Kerfoot: 13g 17a 30p
Mitchell Marner: 19g 43a 62p
Auston Matthews: 35g 29a 64p
Ilya Mikheyev: 11g 14a 25p
William Nylander: 25g 26a 51p
Nic Petan: Lol
Nicholas Robertson: 2g 2a 4p (ends up in the AHL/OHL depending on the status of the leagues)
Scott Sabourin: *checks back of AHL jersey*
Wayne Simmonds: 11g 7a 18p
Jason Spezza: 8g 13a 21p
John Tavares: 29g 28a 57p
Joe Thornton: 2g 29a 31p
Jimmy Vesey: 13g 7a 20p
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 0g 6a 6p
TJ Brodie: 4g 14a 18p
Travis Dermott: 1g 4a 5p
Justin Holl: 3g 7a 10p
Mac Hollowell: AHL
Teemu Kivihalme: Back to Finland
Mikko Lehtonen: Really don’t know on this one 5g 15a 20p? Optimistic?
Timothy Liljegren: AHL
Martin Marincin: 500g 500a 1000love Marincin is love, Marincin is life
Jake Muzzin: 7g 15a 22p
Morgan Rielly: 8g 37a 45p
Calle Rosen: AL
Rasmus Sandin: AHL
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: 42gp .921sv%
Jack Campbell: 14gp .909sv%
Aaron Dell: AHL
Michael Hutchinson: AHL
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Flames/Leafs/Canucks/Habs
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Avalanche/Blues/Knights/Ducks
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order): Lightning/Hurricanes/Stars/Jackets
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Flyers/Caps/Bruins/Rangers
Most surprising team: Flyers
Most disappointing team: Sabres
Art Ross winner: MacKinnon
Hart winner: MacKinnon
Norris winner: Miro Heiskanen
Calder winner: Kirill Kaprizov
Vezina winner: Andrei Vasilevsky
Richard winner: Ovechkin
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Leafs (why not?)
West Division winner: Blues
Central Division winner: Lightning (Kooch will be loose)
East Division winner: Caps
Stanley Cup winner: Lightning
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Vasilevsky
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Location: The Name Of The Game Is Hockey, ON Joined: 02.28.2011
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The Leafs will finish: First Overall
The main reason for this is: The Shanaplan
The biggest surprise will be: Jack Campbell
The biggest disappointment will be: Nick Robertson
The unsung hero will be: Wayne Simmonds
The goat will be: Travis Dermott
People think this guy is good, but he sucks (and the reason is): Do people think anyone is good?
People think this guy sucks, but he's not so bad (and the reason is): Freddy, because it's not his fault
The best move Dubas did in the off-season was: Adding a black guy
If I was GM, I would have: Extended Nylander
If you remember nothing else I said, remember I said this about the 2020-21 Leafs: They would win the Cup
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PLAYER PREDICTIONS
The Forwards:
Kenny Agostino: Who?
Joey Anderson: Huh
Alex Barabanov: Are these XBOX generated players?
Travis Boyd: Buh
Justin Brazeau: Meh
Adam Brooks: Ba
Rourke Chartier: Shnreh
Pierre Engvall: Giraffe
Tyler Gaudet: Wtf
Zach Hyman: 20 G 20
Alexander Kerfoot: stuff
Mitchell Marner: 15 50
Auston Matthews: 40 20
Ilya Mikheyev: 10 10
William Nylander: 23 33
Nic Petan: the man
Nicholas Robertson: I don't know
Scott Sabourin: who are these people
Wayne Simmonds: 12 18
Jason Spezza: 10 10
John Tavares: 25 25
Joe Thornton: 6 40
Jimmy Vesey: 8 20
The Defence:
Zach Bogosian: 5 20
TJ Brodie: 5 20
Travis Dermott: 0 0
Justin Holl: these ones are boring
Mac Hollowell: boring
Teemu Kivihalme: who
Mikko Lehtonen: who
Timothy Liljegren: bust
Martin Marincin: he lives still
Jake Muzzin: 7 23
Morgan Rielly: 10 43
Calle Rosen: ba
Rasmus Sandin: ba
The Goalies:
Frederik Andersen: yes
Jack Campbell: yes
Aaron Dell: no
Michael Hutchinson: no
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The League:
Top 4 teams, North Division (in order): Leafs, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton
Top 4 teams, West Division (in order): Colorado, Vegas, St. Louis, Minny
Top 4 teams, Central Division (in order):Tampa, Dallas, Columbus, Florida
Top 4 teams, East Division (in order): Philly, Washington, New York, Boston
Most surprising team: Leafs
Most disappointing team: Boston
Art Ross winner: Matthews
Hart winner: Matthews
Norris winner: Rielly
Calder winner: some guy
Vezina winner: Nelson Mandela
Richard winner: lol Matthews
Playoffs:
North Division winner: Leafs
West Division winner: Colorado
Central Division winner: Tampa
East Division winner: Flyers
Stanley Cup winner: Leafs
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Nylander |
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