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2024-25 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

I agree with your statement. I would be very surprised if Leafs can with 2 or 3 of the games against Florida and I would also be surprised if they can get through the first round.

Stolarz and Tanev are influential enough to steal a game or two, maybe that can make the difference.

If they get the defense healthy and can somehow return to playing like they did at the start of the season, they could win a round or two. Maybe even more if the stars finally come through (not likely especially with whatever is going on with Matthews). But an injury to one of the top 5 dmen (especially Tanev, or McCabe) will spell the end, unless the goalies stand on their heads.

This game against Florida should tell us a lot. Florida has the Tkachuk injury plus they are down a defenseman - no excuses even if Tanev is still out. Show up on time, play smart for 60 minutes, try looking like a contender instead of a pretender.
 
Carolina and Toronto engaged in a conversation around trading Rantanen. Carolina's initial ask was Marner for Rantenan.
Leafs wanted Rantanen long term and were ready to go up to 12-13M x 8.

Leafs asked Marner if he'd waive his NMC for Carolina and he said no, so Leafs pivoted to offering Minten, Cowan, 2026 1st and 2027 1st. Carolina said, no thanks (not wanting to trade in conference either).

The thing I missed in the summary was Carolina asking for a Knies package (smart choice) and the Leafs counter offering some magic beans instead.
 
Knies - Matthews - Nylander
Robertson - Tavares - Marner
McMann - Laughton - Jarnkrok
Lorentz - Kampf - Holmberg

Domi is an awkward fit on this team. I hope he’s moved this off-season.
 
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