Agree to disagree. Reilly, Gardiner and Zaitsev have pretty decent offensive instincts but are all turnover prone. You could make a case I guess for Reilly and Zaitsev getting better in the future but at this point with Gardiner it is what it is. Zaitsev is an unknown quantity still. I remember when Edmonton thought GIlbert was the savior after 1 good year lol. Imo, they need more than 1 top guy, and those are difficult to come by in any case.

Edmonton's blueline is pretty good now. Finding a good balance of defence and offensive contributions. Physical when needed (who knew Larsson was so mean), and even guys like Benning and Nurse still coming along.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

I'd say Rielly, Zaitsev, and Gardiner, is a lot better, even with hindsight being 20/20, than Gilbert, Smid, and Grebeshkov. Just my opinion.

I dunno man the loss of our top prospect Froese has me frothing at the mouth
- twiztedmike

Careful. Leafs did not have anyone on the list of top 50 prospects. Sens have 4 top prospects. Leafs are all in with the current roster. This is it. Nothing else coming.

Careful. Leafs did not have anyone on the list of top 50 prospects. Sens have 4 top prospects. Leafs are all in with the current roster. This is it. Nothing else coming.
- spatso

THE list eh? LOL.

Careful. Leafs did not have anyone on the list of top 50 prospects. Sens have 4 top prospects. Leafs are all in with the current roster. This is it. Nothing else coming.
- spatso

That's really cool.

That's really cool.
- twiztedmike

THE list eh? LOL.
- prock

Leaf prospects not getting a lot of love today. Pierre Lebrun ESPN did hot poll on rookie of the year. Laine 56% wins over Matthews 44%.

Leaf prospects not getting a lot of love today. Pierre Lebrun ESPN did hot poll on rookie of the year. Laine 56% wins over Matthews 44%.
- spatso

I could be wrong, but I think the hockey writers, or hockey news, just came out with a list still ranking the Leafs near the top.

I know this hurts you, but we are ecstatic with the situation we are in. We are the only team in Ontario that is heading towards being a contender.

We are happy with that.

See above, where there are articles, with Toronto being recognized as the next big successful sports city. Don't let that bother you, Ottawa has some parliament buildings or whatever.

I could be wrong, but I think the hockey writers, or hockey news, just came out with a list still ranking the Leafs near the top.

I know this hurts you, but we are ecstatic with the situation we are in. We are the only team in Ontario that is heading towards being a contender.

We are happy with that.

See above, where there are articles, with Toronto being recognized as the next big successful sports city. Don't let that bother you, Ottawa has some parliament buildings or whatever.
- prock

The Hockey News is fake news owned by the Leafs & they have been banned from HockeyBuzz press conferences

I could be wrong, but I think the hockey writers, or hockey news, just came out with a list still ranking the Leafs near the top.

I know this hurts you, but we are ecstatic with the situation we are in. We are the only team in Ontario that is heading towards being a contender.

We are happy with that.

See above, where there are articles, with Toronto being recognized as the next big successful sports city. Don't let that bother you, Ottawa has some parliament buildings or whatever.
- prock

After the Leafs being repeatedly being named the worst franchise in sports for fans the Leafs have nowhere to go but up. Nobody wants them to screw it up. But, it is the Leafs.

After the Leafs being repeatedly being named the worst franchise in sports for fans the Leafs have nowhere to go but up. Nobody wants them to screw it up. But, it is the Leafs.
- spatso

And they certainly have gone up. To the top!

The Hockey News is fake news owned by the Leafs & they have been banned from HockeyBuzz press conferences
- twiztedmike

He's just depressed because Ottawa has taken their rightful place licking the bumholes of Toronto Sports fans like they always have.

And they certainly have gone up. To the top!
- prock

No doubt Toronto has passed Boston as having the most successful sports franchises over the last few years. What a collection of losers the entire Toronto whiners club has become.

He's just depressed because Ottawa has taken their rightful place licking the bumholes of Toronto Sports fans like they always have.
- prock

Careful now. You know you should not blog while being off your meds.

Careful now. You know you should not blog while being off your meds.
- spatso

I ate corn last night. Try not to get it stuck in your teeth.

EDIT - he's wondering why Mrs. Spazzo needs so many toothpicks....

And they certainly have gone up. To the top!
- prock

The top.......10th place........all the same.

The top.......10th place........all the same.
- sensarmy_11

I know you can't read, but the article was talking in terms of cities and all of their sports teams. I have a hard time seeing any other cities out there with an MLB team that made the playoffs, one of the best NBA teams, an MLS team that almost won the championship, and an NHL team on it's way to being among the best in the league.

Hell, Ottawa doesn't have a single team in any sport with a shot at contending in the next decade or so.

I know you can't read, but the article was talking in terms of cities and all of their sports teams. I have a hard time seeing any other cities out there with an MLB team that made the playoffs, one of the best NBA teams, an MLS team that almost won the championship, and an NHL team on it's way to being among the best in the league.

Hell, Ottawa doesn't have a single team in any sport with a shot at contending in the next decade or so.
- prock

rolling Stone magazine is writing about sports.......it must be true.

Raptors have been one of the worst 2nd half teams in the entire NBA

Jay's let their best player go for nothing and given their roster will be lucky to finish close to Boston and Baltimore......let alone ahead of the.

Who gives a (frank)ing about MLS........It's equivalent to like the 5th division in European soccer

Leafs have been a joke for like 5 decades.......you have 3 excellent rookies, no doubt, but you have practically nothing else. Your D is awful, among the worst in the entire NHL, and you have average to below average and incredibly inconsistent goaltending.......but hey, at least you'll finish in like 9th or 10th which means you're unlikely to get much help from the draft this year.

But you're right......I'm sure Boston, Cleveland, new York, Chicago, etc, etc......are all very jealous of the new ultimate north American sports city.

rolling Stone magazine is writing about sports.......it must be true.

Raptors have been one of the worst 2nd half teams in the entire NBA

Jay's let their best player go for nothing and given their roster will be lucky to finish close to Boston and Baltimore......let alone ahead of the.

Who gives a (frank)ing about MLS........It's equivalent to like the 5th division in European soccer

Leafs have been a joke for like 5 decades.......you have 3 excellent rookies, no doubt, but you have practically nothing else. Your D is awful, among the worst in the entire NHL, and you have average to below average and incredibly inconsistent goaltending.......but hey, at least you'll finish in like 9th or 10th which means you're unlikely to get much help from the draft this year.

But you're right......I'm sure Boston, Cleveland, new York, Chicago, etc, etc......are all very jealous of the new ultimate north American sports city.
- sensarmy_11

I can feel the butthurt.

I can feel the butthurt.

- prock

I would hope so since it's clearly your butt that's hurting (I'm assuming a little late night pickle tickle from spatso).

I'd say Rielly, Zaitsev, and Gardiner, is a lot better, even with hindsight being 20/20, than Gilbert, Smid, and Grebeshkov. Just my opinion.
- prock

Yes, and water is wet. What's your point?

I can feel the butthurt.

- prock

I think you should stop. Your getting whupped pretty bad in this exchange.

And, we know what happens when you lose perspective and start lashing out unreasonably against everyone. So, take a deep breath. Breathe out. Relax. Don't do anything you will regret.

Yes, and water is wet. What's your point?
- TheTaoOfSemenko

I think his point is that the only 3 nhl level dman the Leafs have are on lyrics slightly better than 3 of the worst dmen the oil have had in the last decade (and who wouldn't sniff their roster righr now).

The Leafs D is EASILY as bad as the oilers were in their worst days

I would hope so since it's clearly your butt that's hurting (I'm assuming a little late night spatso loving).
- sensarmy_11

"The Raptors are a bad second half team" - says the fan of a one team city too garbage to have anything else (and be any good in that one team).



Of note - the Raptors finished last season with 4 straight wins, and 14 wins in their last 20 games. They were one of the best teams in the NBA down the stretch.

You're a complete and utter retard.

I think his point is that the only 3 nhl level dman the Leafs have are on lyrics slightly better than 3 of the worst dmen the oil have had in the last decade (and who wouldn't sniff their roster righr now).

The Leafs D is EASILY as bad as the oilers were in their worst days
- sensarmy_11

you're not making sense.

Besides, what would a Sens fan know about defense? You retards talk about Erik Karlsson being good defensively.

you're not making sense.

Besides, what would a Sens fan know about defense? You retards talk about Erik Karlsson being good defensively.
- prock

Poor prock......so rattled and bitter. Having another trumpish meltdown.