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In a world full of Connor Hellebuycks, Dylan Larkins, and Brady Tkachuks
I’m grateful to have an Auston Matthews.
At first, John Chayka didn’t sound all that keen on a trade for a defenceman when he spoke today.
And yet, would he consider another big swing?
“Yes.”
More from the Maple Leafs general manager in Calgary, unlocked at @TheAthleticNHL
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Not a single team in the Atlantic is below .500 compared to the Pacific with 4.
Some people won’t admit it, but these are just two different leagues.
Actually insane how much faster the Leafs are this season
Treliving and Berube need to be imprisoned
Leafs with the 4th line on the ice at 5v5 the past two games (per NST):
- Shot Attempts: 18-8
- Shots On Goal: 10-2
- Scoring Chances: 11-2
- High Danger Chances: 7-0
- xGoal Share: 89.5%
- Goals: 3-0
I have no words.
Watching this forward core tearing teams apart and just remembered that we don’t even have Tavares in the lineup
A McKenna-Tavares-Sissons 3rd line to round out the forward core is gonna hit like crack
Of the Leafs top 4 line combinations based off xGoal Share, Easton Cowan is on 3 of them.
Can’t stress enough how valuable it is to have a player that can play on any line, in any role, and be this effective.
Liam retweeted
I’ll say it again. Enough of this bullshit about Scotiabank being quiet. Sportsnet purposely lowers the volume for wherever reason. Prime/TSN just listen to that crowd pop. It’s electric in there
TROY STECHER GAME WINNER WITH 26 SECONDS LEFT FOR TORONTO!!!
LISTEN TO THAT POP!! LISTEN TO MIKE JOHNSTONS REACTION! AND THE BENCH CELLY AS WELL!😂😂
What a huge two points for the #Leafs!!!
Duhaime-Blueger-MacEwen have played 30:36 TOI together at 5v5.
They’ve controlled:
• 60% of the Shot Attempts
• 64% of the Shots On Goal
• 65% of the Expected Goals
• Scoring Chances: 15-6
• Goals: 2-0
It’s early, but could be the best 4th line in the Matthews era
A section of this fanbase won’t want to admit this, but Chayka is an absolute genius for raising Knies' stock, selling him at his peak value before the season started, and getting Marchenko out of it.
Might end up as the best trade in the Matthews era.
Liam retweeted
Cowan - McDavid - Marchenko
McKenna - Matthews - Nylander
It’s going to be the best top 6 ever seen
Liam retweeted
i cannot believe our fuckass fanbase cheered for marner when he returned.
absolutely pathetic.
Per HockeyStats.com, before the CBJ game the Leafs had only scored 5 goals off the rush at even strength, tied for 5th last. Against CBJ, they scored 3.
The D-Core showed more willingness to skate and pass the puck up the ice. Hopefully we see this more often.



















