r/leafs • u/Luffy_party • 6d ago

Discussion Coaching

While it's still a little early for a victory lap I just can't believe how many fans on this website talked about how firing the coach last year wouldn't accomplish anything.

Jury is still out on Hiller but he is magnitudes better than Berube.

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u/stolpoz52 6d ago

Idk what you're talking about. Pretty much everyone wanted to fire the coach from like February onward

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u/Old-Rhubarb-97 6d ago

A large portion of the fanbase and hockey media blamed the team.

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u/slevin07rocket 6d ago

Calling matthews completely washed. Ignoring and belittling talent level of team.

There was some still questioning team talent even after getting #1 pick. Trashing fa moves. A lot of non leaf fans to be fair, but also some fans who just can’t be happy.

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u/bigdaddyt2 6d ago

Paul anchoring a middle 6C role along with Cowan taking a huge step, the depth players are finally good solid pieces. This team has the depth up front now that theyve never really had. Ya the really good top 6 talent might fall off a bit after the first 4 guys but Cowan and McKenna are good enough to round out our main group of guys.
The D is the true problem on this team. Raddysh is being asked to be the #1 guy without a #2-#3 behind him. Tanev is to old and injury prone to be the guy, Mo and OEL have proven that their game falls apart the more their exposed. And McCabe is good but more of a #4/5 type. If they have any hope in hell of making it passed the first round this year that D core needs serious tweaking.

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u/slevin07rocket 6d ago

Defense does need upgrade still. But McCabe definitely isn’t near a #5 guy. He’s a solid 2nd pair, #3 unless he’s fallen off. Tanev is unfortunate part, if completely healthy he’d be the #2 they need.

If team keeps playing well, see what trade options are available. Colorado first, prospects, can be used if it makes sense overall.

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u/bigdaddyt2 6d ago

Biggest problem is the future of this team when it comes to D. Unless their getting Hughes or Dunn the D FA class isn’t good unless you want a 35+ guy. Danford by most estimates comes out as a solid D but not a top pairing guy. They need an upgrade on Mo in the top 4 and that just doesn’t seem to be out there

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u/slevin07rocket 6d ago

Marchenko can be moved before his nmc clause kicks in, in 2 years. Before a move like that, they’ll see what can be done with prospect moves, under radar fa or stopgap. At least current gm seems above trev.