serge 904 Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Kyle Dubas? Im confident this is the direction the club is going..Dubas is the guy imo Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Kyle Dubas? I would think. I've heard this was the plan all along. Dubas to GM and Lou to some other position that involves coffee, advice and no restriction on facial hair. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Kyle Dubas? It looks like they are going that route. I am not sold on the guy but that is expected since there is no history on what he has done. Now if it was Chiarelli than we have a problem. He is living off that one Cup. His trades are god awful. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I think he's a potential HR for the job. I'm assuming he's been learning quite a bit about the job the last 3 years. He's also more of a numbers guy and I think that will only help in player evaluation. He's likely to know how valuable guys like Gardiner and Zaitsev really are despite what Twitter says. I imagine he'll be less likely to make a bad trade and less likely to overvalue because of "name" factor. The Leafs could set a trend here. The players just need to perform to make the decision-makers look good 1 Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I would think. I've heard this was the plan all along. Dubas to GM and Lou to some other position that involves coffee, advice and no restriction on facial hair. And sticking with the plan is something Leafs fans should be very happy about. It's not something they've been able to do in the past (assuming there were previous plans at all lol) and it means things are on the right track. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 everything Dale said, I agree 100%. plan seems to be coming along perfectly, at least from this outsiders viewpoint Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 so Kyle Dubas He probably should get frames that are a little smaller, the ones he has are too big for his face. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 so Kyle Dubas He probably should get frames that are a little smaller, the ones he has are too big for his face. Analytics says they improve his vision 25% better than glasses that fit his face. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Very happy with the Dubas signing. I think his glasses look good. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 I dont think Lou+Hunter leaving is good for the Leafs, but Mirtle is reporting that if they do, they may/will hire Ron Francis as a senior consultant. Move over, I'm coming on board 1 Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 I dont think Lou+Hunter leaving is good for the Leafs, but Mirtle is reporting that if they do, they may/will hire Ron Francis as a senior consultant. Move over, I'm coming on board He may have played a few games with Hartford. Pittsburgh and Carolina but those last 12 games as a Leaf is what matters most. Let’s get him on board. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 I dont think Lou+Hunter leaving is good for the Leafs, but Mirtle is reporting that if they do, they may/will hire Ron Francis as a senior consultant. Move over, I'm coming on board losing Hunter will be a negative but I think losing Lou would be a positive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 this article got me even more fired up for Dubas than I already was: https://theathletic.com/342641/2018/05/25/built-in-the-soo-the-kyle-dubas-story/ (Athletic paywall) I have never in my life been more confident in the current management team of one of my favourite teams. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 Very happy for Joe Bowen. He is the "salt of the earth" as I like to call him. He has been a great broadcaster, I have many memories of him growing up and listening and watching games. From "down goes Brown" to all the "Holy Mackinaws". Some of you guys dont like him, because he is a homer..But I love him for what he has done for me and Leafs nation. I have had the pleasure to meet him on several occasions and he has been approachable and just loves talking Leafs and hockey in general. Congrats Joe..Well deserved buddy.. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/article-leafs-broadcaster-joe-bowen-and-writer-larry-brooks-to-be-honoured-by/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 We won the cup!!! So that’s the MLS cup, Grey Cup and Calder Cup. Now we need the major sport teams to win. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 haha its funny how hockey works. A friend of mine who has Marlies season tix and I were talking last night, and to us, this is probably the weakest team thay have had in 3yrs. Others came close, but this team pushed through. Well done, happy for them, the Marlies do things right, great community team, and do good work with kids and the special needs community. Kind of cool to watch Dubas get so excited lifting the Cup. I think he's going to be easy to fall in love with....til things go sour, then everyone will turn on him. Then he will win a Cup, and nothing else will matter. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I meant to ask... Any solace being eliminated by the eventual Cup Champions? Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 The stars are aligning again as the schedule has been released..We had already been booked to go to Vegas for the Weekend of Presidents day for a very popular tourney that we have been missing out on for 3 years.. The tourney is Feb 15-18..The schedule comes out and tells us the Leafs are coming to Vegas on Feb 14th..We will go a day early, celebrate Valentines day watching the Leafs.. Thank you schedule maker.. Also California trip this year is odd. Nov 13 in LA Nov 15 up to San Jose Nov 16 down back to Anaheim.. hope to catch two of those.. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I get a kick out of the NHL sched being released. I plan out all these possible road trips.....and then do none of them. I gotta change some sh*t this year and make more happen. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 I get a kick out of the NHL sched being released. I plan out all these possible road trips.....and then do none of them. I gotta change some sh*t this year and make more happen. It’s fun. Especially for us in West coast. Only chance for us to see them Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I get a kick out of the NHL sched being released. I plan out all these possible road trips.....and then do none of them. I gotta change some sh*t this year and make more happen. Spur of the moment for me. That Philly trip when the leafs were in town was plan out but happen a week before the game Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 I wonder if the Leafs take a shot at Merkley if he is available. Or do we need another offensive dman who cant play defense.. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I've read many concerns about Merkley. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 I've read many concerns about Merkley. I have as well...Its tempting though to take a player like that who has raw offensive talent..Even though needs to grow in several areas. Some team will take a chance on him..His stock has fallen however. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I have as well...Its tempting though to take a player like that who has raw offensive talent..Even though needs to grow in several areas. Some team will take a chance on him..His stock has fallen however. if you subscribe to The Athletic https://theathletic.com/269807/2018/03/13/pronman-evaluating-ryan-merkley-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ Link to post Share on other sites
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