On Episode 150 of the Gluttons For Punishment Podcast, Michael Lepore and Anthony Bruno discuss whether the Toronto Maple Leafs are better or worse after free agency. They give their thoughts on the signings of Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, Max Domi, and Timothy Liljegren. They also discuss free agents they wished the Leafs signed, the best team in the NHL post-free agency, and whether the Leafs should strip John Tavares of the captaincy.
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Show Index
0:00 Intro
2:34 Chris Tanev
10:03 Oliver Ekman-Larsson
22:42 Max Domi and Timothy Liljegren
30:32 Who do you wish the Leafs signed?
35:30 Who’s the best team in the NHL post-free agency?
42:32 Should John Tavares be stripped of the captaincy?
53:04 Episode 150 final thoughts
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Born in 67… this team may be the best leaf team to have a chance to make the finals I have ever seen. I position them fourth on the cup contention. ( Woll the deciding factor)
tanev sucks go watch the highlights , he couldnt help calgary even get to the playoffs with markstrom in net, tanev was worth 2×3 max he isnt worth 6 or 5 or 4, you all act like tanev is pietrangelo or hedman ,tanev was the 6th man in dallas now becomes the greatest leaf, oel another over paid player protected by florida, im not sure why they signed domi no team in the nhl was giving him anything , he has already played for a 3rd of the league, my question to you 2 are the leafs closer to winning a cup or closer to missing the playoffs?
Swedes usually take care of their bodies pretty well?
Yeah Klinbgerg was a gem.
Do you guys think the leafs medical staff will be able to really help Janny Hakeypaauks knee?
Little bit worse each year. Need another Goalie and to move marner out.
Since LTIR is being abused by teams, it’s certain that the NHL will change the cap rules with it which will screw the Leafs. Big chance to take by the Leafs to assume rules won’t be changed.
The leafs defence has been pretty good in the playoffs, that’s not an issue. The forwards are the issue. They needed a dman who can create opportunities for the forwards coming out of the zone which Tanev can’t do.
The 80 strong Leaf management conglomeration must know what they're doing
If tanev is a big part to making leafs win in the playoffs get a the cup in next couple years who cares if he sucks or hurt after that they in win now in the next 4 years. Mathews contract
Guys guys I really wanted, Sean Walker and Daniel Sprong. Rather have Walker on his deal than OEL and I Like OEL. Sprong i still have hope. PS. It’s less about taxes and more about lifestyle as a millionaire.
Other teams was willing to give tanev close to 7 million over 3-4 years so they gave him longer contract for lower cap hit good job for tree it do what you can to win now
Tanev is GREAT D , BUT at 35 yrs. i'm giving him 3 years MAX with the LEAFS to stay healthy after that Robida Island
Yeah, male multi-millionaires need tax benefits. And, yes, golfing all year round especially when the hockey team wants to play golf more than hockey. AND, yes, lets blame the wife(s) and girlfriend(s), people who aren't making millions of dollars have such a dominant say in where the male multi-millionaires are going but maybe there's a boyfriend or a trans-friend!!!!! Don't be homophobic Bruno.
I don’t know if they’re worse, but they ain’t winning a cup until Marner and Tavares are gone.
YOU got to be TOTALLY INSANE if you think the OUT HOUSE Team COILERS are the BEST Team in the NHL …Nashville or Jersey are the Teams …COILERS will NOT SNIFF the cup next season ..JUST like ALL the Reporters on Sports Channels the past 3 years COILERS winning the Cup …MY CALL was BUST and NO Cup this past season …I'm going in what i have said in my comment
Maybe Florida actually has good players? Barkov is an elite player and still gets disrespected. You think it's a coincidence that Huberdeau, Verhaeghe, and Reinhart have had career years playing on Aleksander Barkov's line and w/o him their careers were spiraling? The same reason guys are signing with Edmonton for discounted rates this offseason to play with McDavid and Draisitil is the exact reason guys like Tarasenko wanted to come to Florida.
You guys are not giving enough credit to Florida for actually being a great team with great players. They've always had great weather, tax advantages, etc and have SUCKED for 2 decades. Things changed when they started drafting well and acquiring good players – and it started with Barkvov in 2013.
C'mon. They just need a bit of luck. A couple of bounces and great goaltending.
These guys are fucking brutal
Leafs treat the LTIR as a Taxi Squad. The NHL is fully aware that many teams can't afford to even afford to pay to the CAP.
Tanev a solid +/- player, but only played 60 playoff games in career. All on the + side which is solid. Not sure what he will do with Leafs as he ages, but 6 years way too much. Injuries could slow him down or totally derail him. Tree probably had to give him term and money, but no move clause again …. yikes.
Only time will tell when 2025 nhl season ends then we will know lol 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
One of these 3 new defenseman ought to be able to teach Timothy Lilligren how to give and receive a hit. I never questioned his being tough, just that he needs a little "mean" in his game. Hard to watch opponents take advantage of this guy time after time.
Stolarz could be a solid backup, but has only started 80 games in his NHL career, and started zero in playoffs, so not sure why expectations are so high. Remember Jack Campbell's stats as a backup with LA etc. were superb. I would like to understand why Stolarz has never played much in his career. A bit strange unless it was all injury related.
Not worse. stupid bait headline 🙄