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Adam French
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: Isn't Cooley 5"11? You know who else is 5"11? Sydney Crosby. - Scabeh
Joined: 04.06.2011

Wednesday @ 11:26 AM ET
It was so stupid. He's a perfectly "Okay" NHL player but third overall was madness.

That whole draft was such a mess.

- BINGO!

10000 IQ plays dude.

To be fair though, Brady Tkachuk hadn't shown he had the offensive prowess he has developed. He just had the playing style and genes.
Adam French
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: Isn't Cooley 5"11? You know who else is 5"11? Sydney Crosby. - Scabeh
Joined: 04.06.2011

Wednesday @ 11:27 AM ET
Wedgie's AI blog:

Tonight's matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vegas Golden Knights promises to be an exciting one! The Maple Leafs will be without their star forward Auston Matthews due to injury, but they're counting on Nicholas Minten to step up and fill the void.

The Golden Knights, coming off a tough loss to the Washington Capitals, will be looking to bounce back on the road. With players like Jack Eichel and Mark Stone leading the charge, they'll be aiming to exploit the Maple Leafs' weakened lineup.

It's going to be a test of depth and resilience for Toronto, especially with their strong home record of 8-3 this season. Can the Maple Leafs overcome the absence of Matthews and secure a win, or will the Golden Knights take advantage and come away with the victory?

Don't miss tonight's game at 7:30 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena! đŸ’đŸ”„

Are you excited for the game?

- Atomic Wedgie

Want me to post it?
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Wednesday @ 11:28 AM ET
I've already written my January 4th blog:

Joe Sacco Returns to Toronto

Joe Sacco, a former Toronto Maple Leafs player and current Boston Bruins interim head coach, deserves recognition for his contributions to the team during his tenure. Drafted by the Leafs in 1987, Sacco played 13 seasons in the NHL, showcasing his skills and dedication on the ice. His hard work and commitment to the game left a lasting impact on the organization and its fans.

As a player, Sacco was known for his tenacity and perseverance, qualities that have carried over into his coaching career. His journey from the Leafs to various other NHL teams, and eventually to a coaching role, highlights his passion for the sport. Honoring Joe Sacco for his contributions would be a fitting tribute to a player who exemplified the spirit of hard work and dedication that the Maple Leafs value. His legacy continues to inspire both current players and fans, reminding us of the importance of perseverance and commitment in achieving success.

What do you think would be a meaningful way to honor Joe Sacco?
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Wednesday @ 11:29 AM ET
Want me to post it?
- AdamFrench

Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Wednesday @ 11:32 AM ET
I need to learn to this AI stuff lol
- systemtool

Go here:

https://copilot.microsoft.com/

Just type in what you want.

For the Joe Sacco blog, I just typed in "write a blog on how the Leafs need to honour their former player Joe Sacco for his contributions to the team."

For the game preview, I just typed in "write a preview of tonight's leafs vs golden knights game. Mention how Auston Matthews is out due to injury, Minten will play tonight."

For the Fanatics blog, I just typed in "write about how the company Fanatic's NHL souvenirs are such poor quality that it is hurting the NHL's popularity"
Adam French
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: Isn't Cooley 5"11? You know who else is 5"11? Sydney Crosby. - Scabeh
Joined: 04.06.2011

Wednesday @ 11:34 AM ET
Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Atomic Wedgie

New blog
systemtool
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Real men always have to poo, ON
Joined: 09.12.2007

Wednesday @ 11:36 AM ET
I've already written my January 4th blog:

Joe Sacco Returns to Toronto

Joe Sacco, a former Toronto Maple Leafs player and current Boston Bruins interim head coach, deserves recognition for his contributions to the team during his tenure. Drafted by the Leafs in 1987, Sacco played 13 seasons in the NHL, showcasing his skills and dedication on the ice. His hard work and commitment to the game left a lasting impact on the organization and its fans.

As a player, Sacco was known for his tenacity and perseverance, qualities that have carried over into his coaching career. His journey from the Leafs to various other NHL teams, and eventually to a coaching role, highlights his passion for the sport. Honoring Joe Sacco for his contributions would be a fitting tribute to a player who exemplified the spirit of hard work and dedication that the Maple Leafs value. His legacy continues to inspire both current players and fans, reminding us of the importance of perseverance and commitment in achieving success.

What do you think would be a meaningful way to honor Joe Sacco?

- Atomic Wedgie


👌👍💙
BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes
Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK
Joined: 09.21.2009

Wednesday @ 11:38 AM ET
I think Hughes or Makar was in the draft, no?
- systemtool


1 - Rasmus Dahlin
2 - Andrei Svechnikov
3 - Jesperi Kotkaniemi (?!?)
4 - Brady Tkachuk
5 - Barret Hayton (?!?)
6 - Filip Zadina (bust)
7 - Quinn Hughes
10 - Evan Bouchard
12 - Noah Dobson
14 - Joel Farabee
29 - Rasmus Sandin

And then a lot of "okay fine"
TheMussel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 09.24.2013

Wednesday @ 11:39 AM ET
I've already written my January 4th blog:

Joe Sacco Returns to Toronto

Joe Sacco, a former Toronto Maple Leafs player and current Boston Bruins interim head coach, deserves recognition for his contributions to the team during his tenure. Drafted by the Leafs in 1987, Sacco played 13 seasons in the NHL, showcasing his skills and dedication on the ice. His hard work and commitment to the game left a lasting impact on the organization and its fans.

As a player, Sacco was known for his tenacity and perseverance, qualities that have carried over into his coaching career. His journey from the Leafs to various other NHL teams, and eventually to a coaching role, highlights his passion for the sport. Honoring Joe Sacco for his contributions would be a fitting tribute to a player who exemplified the spirit of hard work and dedication that the Maple Leafs value. His legacy continues to inspire both current players and fans, reminding us of the importance of perseverance and commitment in achieving success.

What do you think would be a meaningful way to honor Joe Sacco?

- Atomic Wedgie


A Tremendous Welcome Ceremony for Joe Sacco

Ladies and gentlemen, folks, I have to say, we’re going to have an incredible ceremony for Joe Sacco when he returns to Toronto as the Bruins’ interim head coach. This is going to be so classy, believe me! Here’s the fantastic plan I’ve put together, and it’s going to be the best event you’ve ever seen:

1. The Golden Archway Entrance
We start with a spectacular entrance. We’re going to build a magnificent archway in the shape of the Golden Arches — you know, the iconic McDonald’s logo. It’ll be golden, shining bright, just like Joe's future with the Bruins! As he walks through, we’ll have “Welcome Back, Joe!” banners, all in McDonald’s colors — red and yellow, folks. It’ll be a sight to behold!

2. Big Macs and Friendship
At the ceremony, we’re going to serve Big Macs, a real fan-favorite. Everyone loves them, folks — they’re a symbol of Americana! We’ll have a ‘Big Mac Tribute’ where players and fans can take a big bite and share stories about their favorite Joe Sacco moments while we snack. Picture it: Joe takes a Big Mac, smiles, and we all cheer. This is how we celebrate greatness!

3. The Fry Festival
Now, we’re going to have a Fry Festival, folks! Golden, crispy fries everywhere – they’re the best. We’ll stage a friendly competition among fans to see who can stack the highest tower of fries. Whoever wins gets a “Golden Fry Award,” and let me tell you, it’ll be a trophy that Joe will want to display!

4. McFlurry of Praise
As part of the ceremony, we’ll do a shout-out to Joe’s accomplishments — and we’ll call it the “McFlurry of Praise.” We’ll have the Bruins team and some legends come up to say a few words. While they do that, we’ll hand out mini McFlurries to everyone in attendance. Sweet treats for a sweet tribute to a sweet guy!

5. The Joe Sacco McNugget Ceremony
To really honor Joe, we’ll have a “Joe Sacco McNugget Ceremony.” We’ll present him with a giant trophy shaped like a McNugget! It’ll be golden, really impressive. As he lifts it high, we’ll release balloons shaped like McNuggets into the sky — just brilliant! Symbolizing his rise and the support of the fans.

6. The Hall of Fame McDonald's Moment
Finally, to close the event, we’ll have a special “Hall of Fame McDonald's Moment.” A big screen will display a montage of Joe’s best moments—highlighting his journey, his coaching strategy, and I mean this, his charisma! The fans will enjoy a McDonald's dessert bar while watching, and I’ll come out to say a few words to finish it off.

Folks, this will be a ceremony like no other. Joe Sacco deserves the best, and with all these delicious McDonald's touches, we’re not just honoring him but also bringing everyone together in the most fun and flavorful way! Let’s make this return to Toronto a truly POPULAR event, bringing everyone together for great hockey and great food! It’s going to be HUGE!
Skalapy
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I'm sick of your "I play real , NC
Joined: 07.11.2006

Wednesday @ 11:42 AM ET
Mike Augello: Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow
- mikeinbuffalo

The French tickler saved hockey buzz!!!👊🏿

get your asses to the home page!!!👊
Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens
Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC
Joined: 02.25.2007

Wednesday @ 11:49 AM ET
Man that was a bad idea taking the Kotkienimi or however it's spelled over Tkachuk.
- systemtool


No denying Kotkaniemi was a bad pick.

Tkachuk is great but the real prize was Quinn Hughes imho.

Or Dobson.... big fan of him.
GalacticStone
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: We shoulda let Uncle Billy finish the job.
Joined: 01.29.2013

Wednesday @ 12:09 PM ET
The Mike in Buffalo farewell mega-thread will live forever in our hearts and minds.
underhill14
Location: I think I'll just sit back stage until somebody that matters calls me out.-King of HB Systemtool
Joined: 06.02.2010

Wednesday @ 12:12 PM ET
Good I really liked what I saw from him in pre-season, he has some feistiness, he reminds me a bit of Grabo actually - who I saw got picked up by Edmonton. The Oilers sure do like themselves some left over Leafs (or former leaf player) when one becomes available it seems lol.
- Cush29

Me too!
senstroll
Location: Leafs AAV Champs, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Wednesday @ 12:13 PM ET
I've already written my January 4th blog:

Joe Sacco Returns to Toronto

Joe Sacco, a former Toronto Maple Leafs player and current Boston Bruins interim head coach, deserves recognition for his contributions to the team during his tenure. Drafted by the Leafs in 1987, Sacco played 13 seasons in the NHL, showcasing his skills and dedication on the ice. His hard work and commitment to the game left a lasting impact on the organization and its fans.

As a player, Sacco was known for his tenacity and perseverance, qualities that have carried over into his coaching career. His journey from the Leafs to various other NHL teams, and eventually to a coaching role, highlights his passion for the sport. Honoring Joe Sacco for his contributions would be a fitting tribute to a player who exemplified the spirit of hard work and dedication that the Maple Leafs value. His legacy continues to inspire both current players and fans, reminding us of the importance of perseverance and commitment in achieving success.

What do you think would be a meaningful way to honor Joe Sacco?

- Atomic Wedgie


they should give out Joe Sakic bobbleheads
senstroll
Location: Leafs AAV Champs, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Wednesday @ 12:39 PM ET
imagine the leafs center depth right now if they dumped JT ..like a lot wanted
Zezel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: God Leafs Satan The Oneness, ON
Joined: 02.28.2011

Wednesday @ 1:05 PM ET
Go here:

https://copilot.microsoft.com/

Just type in what you want.

For the Joe Sacco blog, I just typed in "write a blog on how the Leafs need to honour their former player Joe Sacco for his contributions to the team."

For the game preview, I just typed in "write a preview of tonight's leafs vs golden knights game. Mention how Auston Matthews is out due to injury, Minten will play tonight."

For the Fanatics blog, I just typed in "write about how the company Fanatic's NHL souvenirs are such poor quality that it is hurting the NHL's popularity"

- Atomic Wedgie



Bashing on a platform isn't really my style—what if we look at some constructive feedback instead? Every platform has its hits and misses, and sometimes it helps to break it down. Let's say someone finds HockeyBuzz lacking. What might be the reasons?

Content Quality: The posts might be too inconsistent, ranging from insightful to lackluster. Quality over quantity, as they say.

Updates: If the updates are slow, especially during peak hockey seasons, it can frustrate the audience.

User Experience: Clunky interfaces or too many ads can drive users away.

Community Engagement: Building an interactive and engaging community is key. A lack of this can make the platform feel sterile.

What do you think? Do any of these resonate with you, or is there something specific you're thinking of?
Zezel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: God Leafs Satan The Oneness, ON
Joined: 02.28.2011

Wednesday @ 1:34 PM ET
dmnted
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Rented to Bruce Banner ;)
Joined: 08.30.2006

Wednesday @ 2:17 PM ET
New blog
- AdamFrench

Rare_Jewel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 05.31.2021

Wednesday @ 4:13 PM ET
imagine the leafs center depth right now if they dumped JT ..like a lot wanted
- senstroll


Imagine if any team in the NHL lost 3 centers, at any time.
gravyface
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I wouldn't even trade [Marner] for McDavid -- UsernameUnknown
Joined: 02.19.2009

Wednesday @ 5:46 PM ET
Bashing on a platform isn't really my style—what if we look at some constructive feedback instead? Every platform has its hits and misses, and sometimes it helps to break it down. Let's say someone finds HockeyBuzz lacking. What might be the reasons?

Content Quality: The posts might be too inconsistent, ranging from insightful to lackluster. Quality over quantity, as they say.

Updates: If the updates are slow, especially during peak hockey seasons, it can frustrate the audience.

User Experience: Clunky interfaces or too many ads can drive users away.

Community Engagement: Building an interactive and engaging community is key. A lack of this can make the platform feel sterile.

What do you think? Do any of these resonate with you, or is there something specific you're thinking of?

- Zezel


I'm going to experience your interface in about 5 minutes when the roofy kicks in.
GalacticStone
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: We shoulda let Uncle Billy finish the job.
Joined: 01.29.2013

Wednesday @ 6:33 PM ET
Bashing on a platform isn't really my style—what if we look at some constructive feedback instead? Every platform has its hits and misses, and sometimes it helps to break it down. Let's say someone finds HockeyBuzz lacking. What might be the reasons?

Content Quality: The posts might be too inconsistent, ranging from insightful to lackluster. Quality over quantity, as they say.

Updates: If the updates are slow, especially during peak hockey seasons, it can frustrate the audience.

User Experience: Clunky interfaces or too many ads can drive users away.

Community Engagement: Building an interactive and engaging community is key. A lack of this can make the platform feel sterile.

What do you think? Do any of these resonate with you, or is there something specific you're thinking of?

- Zezel

That's fair. I would include spotty moderation and lots of off-topic political and conspiracy theory posts. Cleaning that up would improve the site's overall integrity. New users seeing a bunch of QAnon-adjacent crap in blog threads probably sends many back out the door before they ever get a chance to appreciate the good stuff.
Rare_Jewel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 05.31.2021

Wednesday @ 6:52 PM ET
That's fair. I would include spotty moderation and lots of off-topic political and conspiracy theory posts. Cleaning that up would improve the site's overall integrity. New users seeing a bunch of QAnon-adjacent crap in blog threads probably sends many back out the door before they ever get a chance to appreciate the good stuff.
- GalacticStone


What about the BlueAnon idiots who are here 24/7? Does that get cleaned up too?
drexel
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Who's the real Randy?, AB
Joined: 06.29.2006

Wednesday @ 6:53 PM ET
What about the BlueAnon idiots who are here 24/7? Does that get cleaned up too?
- Rare_Jewel

gravyface
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I wouldn't even trade [Marner] for McDavid -- UsernameUnknown
Joined: 02.19.2009

Wednesday @ 7:21 PM ET
Whipper
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: GalacticStone made avi, AB
Joined: 07.04.2006

Wednesday @ 8:00 PM ET
What a pass Willy!!!
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