Of all the GMs in the Atlantic Division, let’s just say Kent Hughes hasn’t been the most active this summer.
But unlike clubs like the Panthers, Bruins and Lightning, Montreal won’t be trying to win the Stanley Cup. It’s only natural, then, that the team hasn’t been as active as those who are aiming for the big prize.
Despite all the acquisitions made by these teams, it was the Leafs who had the best off-season, according to Bruce Boudreau. And no, he’s not biased because he was born in Toronto.
Did the Toronto Maple Leafs have the most impressive offseason in the Atlantic Division?
Bruce Boudreau believes they did. @TonyLuftman | #LeafsForever | #NHLTonight pic.twitter.com/dGxsxepiqY
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The former league head coach even thinks the Leafs can win at least one round, but he wouldn’t be surprised to see them go further than the second round.
You can say anything about Toronto, but it’s true that they’ve improved their weakest point: their defense. They signed Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, two backs who may be old, but who are still worth their weight in gold.
The situation in front of the net is still questionable, but with a good offense and a better-than-ever defense, maybe – just maybe – the Leafs can advance beyond the first round of the playoffs.
- Panthers: Dmitry Kulikov and Nate Schmidt
- Bruins: Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm
- Lightning: J.J. Moser, Conor Geekie, Cam Atkinson,
Jesse Ylonenand Jake Guentzel. - Senators: Linus Ullmark, Nick Jensen, David Perron
- Red Wings: Tyler Motte, Vladimir Tarasenko and Cam Talbot
- Sabres: Ryan Mcleod, James Reimer and Jason Zucker
- Canadiens : Alex Barré-Boulet
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– What do you think?
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– What a mess!
Jerry Jones in no hurry to sign CeeDee Lambhttps://t.co/snFlcqqYFl
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– What a player!
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– Too bad.
Rain spoils Thursday night at the Montreal National Bank Open: https://t.co/MLRJzbrz6g
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