The 2018/19 Toronto Maple Leafs - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc Goldman)

  With the triumphant return of Auston Matthews, we see four lines that can compete with any organization in the NHL;

                                                           Lines

            LW                                             C                                             RW

1.  Zach Hyman                       Auston Matthews                     Kasperi Kapanen

2.  Andreas Johnsson                  John Tavares                           Mitch Marner

3.  Patrick Marleau                     Nazem Kadri                          Connor Brown

4.  Josh Leivo                           Frederik Gauthier                         Tyler Ennis


  What this writer would like to know of Leafs upper brass is who we'll acquire by the trade deadline.  Namely a top two defenceman.    

  With Auston Matthews and John Tavares, we have arguably the two best center-men in the game today.  Mitch Marner looks poised to lead the team in points and break the century mark as perhaps the best set-up man in the game today.  Matthews could very well top 50 goals this season (in a 68 game season - if he stays healthy the rest of the way), and Tavares still has a shot at 50 likewise.  Nazem Kadri playing alongside Marleau is a nice 3rd line option for further offensive production.  On the defence, we have Morgan Rielly leading the way, on to perhaps a Norris Trophy.  Ron Hainsey has been our best +/- player to date, and alongside Jake Gardiner gives us three defencemen who we can rely on for a deep playoff run.  Time will tell if Travis Dermott and Igor Ozhiganov can maintain solid defence with the Blue and White.  We also have stellar Toronto Marlies defenceman Calle Rosen who we can call up in a pinch.  

  What I'd like to know is what defencemen are available by trade today.  The assets that we can afford to part with are William Nylander, Nikita Zaitsev, and perhaps a high future draft pick.

Leaf lines (with and without Auston Matthews) - Stacey Marc Goldman (a.k.a Moses)

                 Leaf Lines (without Auston Matthews)

         Left-Wing                       C                         Right-Wing

1.  Zach Hyman             John Tavares             Mitch Marner

2.  Patrick Marleau        Nazem Kadri          Kasperi Kapanen    

3.  Andreas Johnsson     Par Lindholm           Connor Brown 

4.  Josh Leivo              Frederik Gauthier          Tyler Ennis

                    Leaf Lines (with Auston Matthews)

1.  Zach Hyman           Auston Matthews       Kasperi Kapanen

2.  Patrick Marleau        John Tavares              Mitch Marner

3.  Andreas Johnsson      Nazem Kadri             Connor Brown

4.  Josh Leivo              Frederik Gauthier           Tyler Ennis 

or

1.  Zach Hyman            Auston Matthews         Kasperi Kapanen

2.  Nazem Kadri              John Tavares                Mitch Marner

3.  Andreas Johnsson    Patrick Marleau            Connor Brown 

4.  Josh Leivo                  Par Lindholm                 Tyler Ennis   

Palestine and Israel - by Moses

   

      So let me get this straight. 600,000 Ashkanazi Jewry are expelled from the U.S.S.R in the teens of the 20th Century. Boatloads are refused at the ports in North America and most are taken in by Palestine. A two state solution was subscribed to and was working when Rabin was assassinated by an Israeli Jew (maybe C.I.A we're not sure). Yet people still say we should trust the judgement of the American Government on this matter. The same people that benefit from every barrel of oil that's sold on the open market (as they trade in U.S Dollars). The same people that created the Iran/Iraq debacle in the eighties. Rabin was very specific in how he felt the matter should be handled (for the children is how Arafat and Rabin put it). Kibbutziim in the Sinai honouring the Camp David Agreement (Neutral land to both Israel, Palestine, and Egypt). 100 camps (Kibbutziim) housing 200 Palestinians, 200 Israeli Jews, and 200 Israeli Arabs in each camp. This would be a specific way of combating future conflicts within their Nations.

  What do we see today? IDF attacks, scuds launched, American apathy, and Likud (Right Wing) politics. If the Labour party ever regains power will that ever matter anyway?

  My view is simple. I am not a Zionist. They want the extermination of Palestine. I believe (as Yitzchak Rabin believed) in having an Israel IN Palestine. America and Russia can seriously go fuck themselves for all the economic stimulants they've created. Like feeding the region with arms and apathy towards Jews and Palestinians.

  Donald Trump can go fuck himself for all I care. He addresses his Nation and says Jews need to arm themselves in a house of worship. This is a revolting thought yet alone to condone gun violence if they want or need it. To shame the Hebrews as Trump has done will only lead to more violence in America in this writers' opinion.  In America many people still practice KKK, Neo-Nazi-ism, and far left Socialist views that condemn the Jew.  

      This is for the record;  These are cities that are sacred to Palestinians - Gath, Akron, Ashkelon, Gaza, Jericho, and Ashdod

These are cities that are sacred to Jews - Jerushalaem, Hebron, Tiberius, Beersheva, Jaffo, and Eilat

  Once the United Nation prohibits IDF strikes there will be a chance for peace.  The current right wing Likud Party believes in fighting with aggression.  This prohibits a peace process by nature.  The U.N should have balls enough to bring Peacekeepers to the War Zone instead of allowing the IDF to constantly combat 

Leafs Trade - by Moses

From The Toronto Maple Leafs;  William Nylander and Nikita Zaitsev to the Carolina Hurricanes for;  Dougie Hamilton

The Current Team (let's remember now, Auston Matthews is out for at least another 2 weeks)


Goalies

1.  Frederik Andersen
2.  Garret Sparks
3.  Ian Scott @

Defencemen

1.  Morgan Rielly
2.  Dougie Hamilton
3.  Jake Gardiner
4.  Ron Hainsey
5.  Travis Dermott
6.  Igor Ozhiganov 
7.  Calle Rosen *
8.  Martin Marincin
9.  Andreas Borgman *

Forwards

1.  Auston Matthews (C) +
2.  Mitch Marner (RW/C))
3.  John Tavares (C)
4.  Nazem Kadri (C/LW)
5.  Kasperi Kapanen (RW)
6.  Patrick Marleau (LW/C)
7.  Zach Hyman (LW)
8.  Andreas Johnsson (LW)
9.  Connor Brown (RW)
10.Tyler Ennis (Forward) 
11.Josh Leivo (Forward)
12.Trevor Moore (LW) *
13.Frederik Gauthier (C)
14.Carl Grundstrom (LW) *

Legend

@ - still playing in Junior

+ - on injured reserve

* - currently playing for the Toronto Marlies

The 2019 Toronto Blue Jays and Proposed Trades - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc Goldman)

Proposed Trades

1.  From the Toronto Blue Jays;  Lourdes Gurriel to the Milwaukee Brewers for Eric Thames

2.  From the Toronto Blue Jays;  Teoscar Hernandez to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Robby Ray


As a result here is our team for the upcoming year...

Pitching Staff

1.  Aaron Sanchez (RHP)
2.  Robby Ray (LHP)
3.  Marcus Stroman (RHP)
4.  Ryan Borucki (LHP)
5.  Sean Reid-Foley (RHP)
6.  Danny Barnes (RHP)
7.  Travis Bergen (LHP)
8.  Thomas Pannone (LHP)
9.  Ryan Tepera (RHP)
10.Ken Giles (RHP)

Batting Lineup vs Righties

1.  Kevin Pillar CF (Bats Right)
2.  Cavan Biggio 2B (Bats Left)
3.  Justin Smoak 1B (Bats Both)
4.  Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B (Bats Right)
5.  Eric Thames DH/1B (Bats Left)
6.  Randal Grichuk LF (Bats Right)
7.  Dalton Pompey RF (Bats Both)
8.  Russell Martin C/3B (Bats Right)
9.  Bo Bichette SS (Bats Right)

Batting Lineup vs Lefties

1.  Kevin Pillar CF (Bats Right)
2.  Randal Grichuk LF (Bats Right) 
3.  Justin Smoak 1B (Bats Both)
4.  Vladimir Guerrero 3B (Bats Right)
5.  Kendrys Morales DH (Bats Both)
6.  Russell Martin C/3B (Bats Right)
7.  Devon Travis 2B (Bats Right)
8.  Bo Bichette SS (Bats Right)
9.  Dalton Pompey RF (Bats Both)

Bench

Catchers

1.  Russell Martin - R
2.  Danny Jansen - R

Utility Players

1.  Devon Travis 2B/3B - R
2.  Bo Bichette SS/2B/3B - R
3.  Cavan Biggio 2B/3B - L
4.  Aledmys Diaz SS/3B - R

1st Basemen, DH's, and Pinch Hitters

1.  Eric Thames - L
2.  Rowdy Tellez - L
3.  Kendrys Morales - B

Outfield

1.  Kevin Pillar (CF) - R
2.  Dalton Pompey (OF) - B
3.  Randal Grichuk (OF) - R 
4.  Dwight Smith Jr. (RF) - L
5.  Anthony Alford (OF) - R

The 2018/19 Toronto Maple Leafs and Proposed Leafs Trade - by Moses

Proposed Trade

From Toronto; Connor Brown and a 2019 3rd Round Draft Pick to the Vancouver Canucks for Michael Del Zotto

Proposed Leafs Signing; Sign William Nylander to a 3 year deal for $25 Mil U.S.D


As a result of this trade our team would look as follows;

Head Coach - Mike Babcock

Goalies

1.  Frederik Andersen
2.  Garret Sparks
3.  Ian Scott *

Defencemen

1.  Morgan Rielly
2.  Jake Gardiner
3.  Ron Hainsey
4.  Michael Del Zotto
5.  Nikita Zaitsev
6.  Travis Dermott
7.  Justin Holl
8.  Calle Rosen *

Forwards 

1.  John Tavares
2.  Mitch Marner
3.  Auston Matthews
4.  William Nylander +
5.  Kasperi Kapanen
6.  Nazem Kadri
7.  Patrick Marleau
8.  Andreas Johnsson
9.  Zach Hyman
10.Tyler Ennis
11.Josh Leivo
12.Frederik Gauthier
13.Trevor Moore *

* - signifies playing with the Toronto Marlies

+ - currently unsigned