The Official 2026 Off-Season Thread: Revenge of the Nerds

[zeke]

View: https://x.com/hockeyesque/status/2070656072621129899?s=20

 

[hockeylover]

View: https://x.com/TheFourthPeriod/status/2070714058441978231?s=20

 

[hockeylover]

View: https://x.com/MapleLeafs/status/2070838319957549431?s=20

 

[mbow30]

View: https://x.com/MapleLeafs/status/2070838319957549431?s=20

 

[fergy57]

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[zeke]

"Senior NHL Writer, The Athletic"


View: https://x.com/MarkLazerus/status/2070648754659570115?s=20

 

[MindzEye]

It did have some similarities with an al Qaeda hostage video, in fairness.

 

[LeafGm]

View: https://x.com/lukefoxjukebox/status/2070872483683508391?s=46&t=slvKDnX1n9ri7D4jpSVVzA


…in other words, about as polar opposite from Mitch’s backstory as you can possibly get.

 

[LeafGm]

"Senior NHL Writer, The Athletic"


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These guys are so salty that Auston’s not leaving, and that the metric ton of shit they all shovelled about Matthews has been exposed for the fraud that it was.

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

It did have some similarities with an al Qaeda hostage video, in fairness.

Honestly Leaf fans on twitter took that post too seriously, it was pretty funny

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

View: https://x.com/lukefoxjukebox/status/2070872483683508391?s=46&t=slvKDnX1n9ri7D4jpSVVzA


…in other words, about as polar opposite from Mitch’s backstory as you can possibly get.

I think the main difference i see between the two is McKenna wants to embrace the hate and being the heel which i think you need to have in you as a superstar, especially one that plays in Toronto

 

[MindzEye]

The main difference is a healthy relationship with his father, who isn't living vicariously through his accomplishments.

The kid moved away at 12 to play hockey somewhere he has a better chance of developing and his father stayed home in Yukon and didn't spend every game of Gavin's career screaming at him and picking apart every game he played.

 

[leafman101]

I love how much he talks about the cup. He’s not going to be satisfied learning lessons, making millions and handing out with Biebs.

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

The main difference is a healthy relationship with his father, who isn't living vicariously through his accomplishments.

The kid moved away at 12 to play hockey somewhere he has a better chance of developing and his father stayed home in Yukon and didn't spend every game of Gavin's career screaming at him and picking apart every game he played.

Probably also didnt steal and torture his pet turtle

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

I love how much he talks about the cup. He’s not going to be satisfied learning lessons, making millions and handing out with Biebs.

I mean every draft pick talks about the cup, but sure

 

[soco22]

"Senior NHL Writer, The Athletic"


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Kinda had these vibes as I watched his draft video for 72 - as he focused way too hard on reading vs being himself.

 

[leafman101]

View: https://x.com/MapleLeafs/status/2070871634546974734/video/1?s=46

They definitely didn’t spend any time with Paul pre draft.

 

[leafman101]

I mean every draft pick talks about the cup, but sure

Well most of them. Some of them talk about being gods and mean people.

 

[Volcanologist]

These guys are so salty that Auston’s not leaving, and that the metric ton of shit they all shovelled about Matthews has been exposed for the fraud that it was.

and the thing is if Matthews wanted out he'd demand a trade like these other star guys are doing. it's not a big deal at all, so there is no way for the Leafs to hold him hostage in any manner

 

[LeafGm]

Probably also didnt steal and torture his pet turtle

Uhhh…what?