LEAFS GET THE FIRST PICK!!!

[@lordzubin6978]

2016 " can u imagine a center core of Matthews nylander and Kadri" oh Steve if only u knew what would happen

[@rp3801]

Lord Zubin Kadri ✈️Avalanche, thaaank ya vm. 43-91😎

[@baseball2741]

If only Steve knew our centre core would be made up of Matthews, Tavares, Foligno, and Spezza

[@TheBillaro]

Yet. Fucking. Again.

[@11DNA11]

@@baseball2741 Does it matter, when you can't get past the 1st round? :D Congratz on now being the longest Cup drought in NHL history.

[@salavecis2]

And now they have O'Reilly lol

[@ivandrapack5119]

Little did Steve know the trio would become Tavares, Matthews, and Kadri

[@ivandrapack5119]

He’s a winger

[@damndaniel605]

Ah im so happy

[@megameme8955]

I am Jim Halpert sup tuna

[@PBJBand]

Little did any of us know what else would happen. I can't imagine what else will happen.

[@gamergod3378]

Little did I am Jim Halpert know that kadri is going to get traded to colorado

[@moestatk1]

"THE LEAFS WON A THING!" hahaha

[@cbjgirl23]

actually me

[@jcwong05]

moestatk1 Dangle can finally rest. Unless if they win the cup.

[@SamaelBDS]

And they never did again 😓

[@rafaelxamorim9816]

@@SamaelBDS lol

[@11DNA11]

@@jcwong05 Win the Cup? Get past the 1st round :D

[@road2nowhere733]

Today felt like the right day to revisit this video 😉

[@79E13]

indeed 👏

[@dougthedude7352]

I’m watching this 6 years later and still its entertaining

[@carletonrutherford1799]

And 6 years later they still only have 1 playoff round win. Enjoy the victory of getting Matthews back then. That's all the Leafs are going to win for a long time.

[@brettmcniven1662]

As a life long Oilers fan, I'd like to send my congrats to Leaf Nation. I fully understand the excitement that comes with a number 1 pick and Matthews looks like the real deal. Fingers crossed that he helps lift your team back to the playoffs!

[@DJILLVYBZ]

Hehe

[@eggsbruhnadict4298]

@@DJILLVYBZ shhhh

[@imzeroh]

Gonna come back on Saturday see what happens.

[@ariccua6101]

How it started: this video How it's going: About to clinch the Richard trophy.

[@christopherbell2736]

Here we are in 2021!!!

[@themikeygshow1271]

Oh this did not age well

[@xlama2000]

Also clinched a first round exit

[@11DNA11]

@@xlama2000 Like every year :)

[@thebatfamily3465]

It was 3-1

[@CharlieND]

Weird seeing Steve happy. Especially after recent events.

[@raniraoof]

waiting for the day to see the LFR when the leafs win the cup

[@imperialaggron]

we'll be dead before then

[@nyrgaming3091]

ImperialAggron either this year or next year

[@Because4545]

Cocaine fueled rager

[@poopybuttfart6911]

not today

[@Joobacca0319]

Watch it be this season, when we least expect it. My Sharks aren't making playoffs this year, so I'll be rooting hard for the Leafs because of Steve. Of all the teams who are making the playoffs and haven't won the Cup, Steve's the biggest die hard fan of them all.

[@ericwilliams1845]

I want to time travel back and tell Steve that the pain only intensifies from this moment of joy. So much so that you question if this moment of joy is even going to be the answer.

[@kylespratt4072]

Im from 2023- Mathews Tavares ROR Kadri won a cup with avs. Bozak won cup with blues. Kessel won two cups with penguins. There was this whole pandemic and.... I've said enough

[@imutorln2470]

Kessel another cup with Vegas.

[@thewumbotrolley]

Auston Matthechews. Rename Iggy now.

[@hockeymind6519]

That's horrible

[@MrCannedWater]

+Hockey Mind Pawston Mathews

[@SteveDangle]

+77076 Pawston Matthews is clearly the way to go

[@hockeymind6519]

+77076 absolutely brilliant

[@karigrandii]

Laine is so lucky he doesnt end up in leafs.. He is clearly the better player

[@ashjarnicki8558]

REMEMBER WHEN THE LEAFS HAD PROBLEMS AT CENTRE? HAAAAAAAA

[@rudde7918]

Remember when the leafs won the Cup?

[@niggasintheclubdoingaegisr6236]

+Dark Gomamon no

[@nyrgaming3091]

Rudde I think almost everyone here can't remember that since they are not older than like 55 years old

[@michaeloconnor5904]

HAHAHAHA Tavares, Matthews, and Kadri!!!! HAHAHA!!!!

[@nyrgaming3091]

Michael O'Connor so they leafs third center had 32 goals last year Damn the leafs are stacked up front I say only Tampa is better then them at offense

[@MrJoepeps]

first ever happy leafs moment and no hat guy???? Come on Steve. Hat guys deserves better

[@MasonsHockeyWorld]

I had to watch the beginning 200+ times and I still laugh every time

[@denisa6859]

If he gets THIS excited about the Leafs winning the draft lottery, I can't imagine his reaction when they win the Stanley Cup! 😂😂

[@scottaznavourian5791]

Can just imagine 107 year old steve having a stroke

[@ice711real]

Probably the first half of the video would just Be him screaming

[@nyrgaming3091]

WM Aviation probably dies of a stroke

[@carletonrutherford1799]

5 years later, if this is the best that Matthews and company have, the Leaves are far fricking away from winning a cup. The top 4 Matthews, Nylander, Marner, and Tavares have NO playoff heart. To have any real success in the playoffs the Leaves are going to have to part with at least 2 of those players. Year after year they have proved that they have no playoff heart. Regular season, absolutely. Regular season when everything is easy, and the refs call everything. No heart when the going gets tough.

[@christianstokes7582]

As a hawks fan I love this... gotta love Steve...it will get better... can't wait for you guys to lift that cup again soon #goleafsgo!!!

[@justinsosustin5420]

Well kudos to the Leafs. Whether they go with Laine or Matthews the future is bright for them (I might be slightly jealous)

[@denisa6859]

One year later and I still love this video! 😂😂

[@TheGreenBasturd]

after every game auston plays, this video gets better and better, its aging like a fine wine. i'll be here same time next year lol

[@Kerec]

I watch the first 14 seconds at least once everyday :D

[@gino7492]

Jesper Thornberg Do you still watch it?

[@K8LYNMILLS]

This is amazing to watch a season and bit later

[@mikebabcock2979]

yes so amazing

[@iam007richie]

did people not catch that when Habs were announced they were called the "first" canadian team in the lottery draft completely forgetting that Sens didnt win the lottery before lol.

[@joelvelimir9374]

+iam007richie lol no one cares about ottawa lmaooo

[@zGINGERbreadtwo]

+Joel Velimir true

[@stubs96]

+iam007richie Ottawa won the lottery pick in 1993, they took Alexander Daigle and he was a complete bust.

[@annadough5309]

it’s nice watching this from the future

[@olivia6720]

Eight years later, he's nearly at 50 goals and we're only in February!

[@patrickturgeon76]

This feels so good watching this months later! 35 goals for Matthews and there still like 7 games left

[@penguingmz__yt1923]

6 seasons later, Matthews has 54 goals with 12 games remaining. John Tavares is a Leaf and the new Captain. Matthews and Marner are debatably the best duo in the NHL. We had a 3-1 SERIES LEAD, and blew it in the first round. We got a new goalie who is an All-Star. Got Mark Giordano, Wayne Simmons, Jason Spezza and a young guy from the Arizona Coyotes named Michael Bunting who is like Wayne Simmons and sets both Matthews and Marner up. Also, also, beats people up.

[@DrKeps]

And yet they lost another Round 1 Game 7

[@carletonrutherford1799]

Bunting beats people up?!?! WTF are you talking about? I don't think he's ever had a fight in the NHL. Maybe 1? Matthews hit 60 goals in the regular season 2 years ago. Good for him. How much playoff success have the Leafs had since they got him? 1 playoff round win. He is a regular season performer only. The 3 other "top guys" are also regular season players. None of them have the heart required to win in the playoffs. They are not going to win anything with that "top 4". You all need to accept that. Go on, tell me how all star their new goalie is. Which new goalie was that? Giordano is old and done. Simmons is a press box filler. Spezza is retired. And Bunting helps the team more when he is out of the lineup than when he is in. Face the facts, the Leafs are closer to needing a rebuild, than they are to a cup.

[@nollieflipcrook]

Well the Caps, Pens, and Blackhawks all got 1st overall picks(OV, Sid, and Kane) and look how that worked out for those franchises. I know it hasn't worked for Edmonton, but they're....they're Edmonton

[@Christhegreatbro]

Watching this in 2024 , Auston just tied the 65 goal regular season record in the Salary cap era with 5 games remaining in the regular season , He is a top 5 player in the league. This was a solid pick.

[@bawsified]

Where are the satisfied oilers didn't win people at?

[@stephenww]

Hey

[@nos5822]

they none existing

[@jt1395]

+bawsified McDavid

[@oilerstudios6386]

+Chris P. Bacon shut up

[@nos5822]

+Spencer pye stfu you limp wristed bitch

[@LegionOfEclaires]

Been waiting for this video forever!

[@foxnetsov]

that commercial break was perfectly timed, im not sure how long my heart couldve lasted without that break

[@rickma6363]

3:24 he does become the leafs #1 Centre and also breaks Rick Vaive's single season goal record and becomes the first leaf to score 60 goals in a single season.

[@carletonrutherford1799]

And how much playoff success has he given the Leafs? R O F L M A O!! He is a regular season wonder. He doesn't have the heart needed to have playoff success. He really is soft.

[@mgr8884]

Came here after the Canadiens won game 7 vs the Leafs to see how it all started.

[@carletonrutherford1799]

I'm here in 2023, after the Panthers won both games in Toronto, to start off the 2nd round series. That top 4 of Matthews, Marner, Tavares, and Nylader are too soft, and too spineless. That is no surprise to anyone outside of Toronto.

[@ebrietasbiscuit]

Watching this in December of 2021 is hilarious. Especially the Puljujarvi take. The Kadri trade talks...awe man I miss that guy...

[@carletonrutherford1799]

And now, in May of 2023, they have a whopping 1 playoff series win with Matthews. LOL! They aren't going to make it 2 playoff round wins this year. None of the top 4 have the heart or spine to carry that team to a win.

[@ebrietasbiscuit]

@@carletonrutherford1799 no, they do not…. I’m so mad….

[@dandystreethawk27]

I still feel this way daily

[@Flaris]

Weeeeeee! Pretty sure I was also running around after that reveal. I mean.....wow, fun! This was freaking great. The Leafs won a thing! The Leafs don't win things! But they did! This is exactly what they needed. It's like the hockey gods said "we know that deal with the devil thing that lead to the playoff incident was rough on you guys....here you go." Everything this year worked. We dumped major parts of the old core, we got Babcock, Lou, draft picks, got to the bottom....and actually got the top pick! First freaking overall! Season a full 100% success. Thank you RNJesus.

[@stargazegunshady3051]

how long do you think it will take for Lou to put him on the Long Term Injury Reserve?

[@Surl9596]

This is funny since I'm a devils fan

[@devintucker7606]

+Inappropriate Comments Lets go Devils! Zacha is going to be awesome.

[@forrestnorris]

Fuck off baud

[@gino7492]

DJ Tucker Zacha is a bust now

[@AlligatorAdam999]

Fun fact: Felix Potvin was also a 31st Overall Pick by the Leafs

[@oROSE1714]

As soon as I saw that the leafs won the 1st pick I automatically was like omg Dangle must be so happy!

[@thecatzpyjamaz35]

September 2017 & I still can't believe it.

[@jacobhayes6192]

I've watched this video at least a dozen times and I still laugh every time.

[@kper3475]

Babcock said he wanted nylander on wing next year

[@PhonePG]

+Kper source?

[@Tagerh]

no way....i need a source for this :P

[@MrKleenexDude]

+Tagerh twitter.com/mirtle/status/707266503125684224

[@Tagerh]

+MrKleenexDude Thanks man. Seems like we dont have that problem anymore with a potential Matthews...itd be interesting to see how he'd be as a winger...especially with that wrister

[@MrKleenexDude]

Tagerh I'm confused. Are you suggesting Matthews play the wing???

[@mrmrsw9551]

We need more youtubers like this

[@MrNatify]

I really hope that they pick Matthews, Laine is a perfect fit for Jets and can't wait to see him do some damage in their ranks.

[@evanritchey9479]

At least now Edmonton can take a defence man

[@niggasintheclubdoingaegisr6236]

Lol good one Edmonton take a defenseman

[@jackedginton7009]

I don't see them picking one. They have an abundance of left handed defenceman and all the top d in this draft are left defenceman. The oilers need defenceman who are ready now not 4 years from now. Preferably right handed ones.

[@jackedginton7009]

+Lobby 91 on the left side for sure, tbh I'd look to trade down if I'm edm

[@jackedginton7009]

+Lobby 91 to the 11-17 range to pick up a right defenceman as well

[@KillStrake]

+Jack Edginton exactly I think they trade the pick or draft Tkachuk

[@doggosplosion]

Man if I could only go back into the past like a time lord and warn past Steve to save future Steve's blood pressure. Also I would tell him of creating hat picks and Dang-its so he could keep doing it after leaving Sportsnet.

[@matthewjones3553]

Dude, you look so blitzed. Like holy damn…..how much did you smoke

[@josepharte]

3:45 "So you can have a trio of Matthews, Nylander, and Kadri" Hey Steve, I'm here fro the future with some news...

[@RissShot]

Congrats Steve

[@TheSpyboygamer]

Year Of winners, The jays made an amazing run, Leafs might have lost the season but won our hearts again with a bonus of first draft pick, TFC finally got to the playoffs, and Raptors finally Got to the second round!! Im proud to be TORONTONIAN

[@TR-cf3ff]

nylander definitely didn’t turn out to be a center i can confidently say that after the loss to cbj in game 5

[@SurgingSpecs]

The intros are the best part of dangle's videos and this has to be one of the best

[@davidmccalla6799]

I screaming like hell when they won. What a beautiful day to be a leafs fan. #FUTUREISBRIGHT

[@J0lzi]

...

[@mysticmac4017]

Man watching this video back now is great

[@jumperemann2]

You nailed that Laine impression!!!

[@connordonohue4649]

I watched ur reaction live and it was great,Congrats!

[@Mayhem2906]

Watching this in late april of 2022 and thinking if only steve knew what Matthews would do as a Leaf player

[@carletonrutherford1799]

What, be a regular season wonder, who completely disappears in the playoffs?

[@denisa6859]

I'm not a Maple Leafs fan, but I love this guy! he's mad funny 😂😂

[@shaynekempton3368]

As a long suffering Oilers fan, congrats. Best of luck and it should be fun to watch these two teams play each other in a few years. As a side note, Kadri's signing was probably insurance in case they didn't win the top pick (and went with Laine or Puujarvi instead). Having depth down the middle is never a bad thing. And none of that takes into account the possibility of Stamkos . . .

[@OneTeeGlory]

You sounded like Gabriel Iglesias with those first screams

[@payrysdoscs4903]

Nice seeing you here ❤

[@denisa6859]

I can imagine that his reaction would be way better and crazier than this when the Leafs win the Stanley cup! 😂😂

[@gabriellow9611]

7 Years later, and An ERA WASTED!!!

[@JohnnyBuschi]

8

[@gbruinoo]

Watching this in 2018. I had a good laugh when you talked about having Matthews, Nylander and Kadri at center. Well Steve, 2016 version of you would have shit a literal brick knowing that we also go John Fricken Tavares!!!

[@dankledore13]

I’m watching this in 2018 and when he said “Nylander Matthews and Kadri” and how those are great centres now just switch Nylander with Tavares and that’s amazing

[@jaykay1944.]

Hi, I'm from the future. Six years after drafting Matthews and they STILL have not won a single playoff round. NOT. A. SINGLE. ONE.

[@jacobshemluck6298]

Oof

[@billk516]

Thanks for not making fun of Linden and his Patt Quinn's hockey card...

[@stargazegunshady3051]

Center Depth: Matthews, Nylander, Kadri, Bozak, Laich, Sam Carrick, Frederick Gauthier

[@joeycassone6866]

Marner!

[@joshrichardson6347]

Marner is a RW

[@justinluu1505]

+Josh Richardson since when?

[@gb_unleashed475]

+Justin Luu he plays both positions

[@rajansohi7562]

+peter saeed wat about Stamkos is he on the Term Injury Reserve

[@danielvladimir7062]

great channel, love ur energy

[@Max_Coolman]

hey steve, how do you make your hair look so good? oh yeah and nice video and all

[@TR-cf3ff]

i’m from the future and this didn’t work out as well as it should’ve the forwards are great but the blue line not so much

[@sheldonfernandes]

Hilarious when we were stoked with matthews nylander and kadri as our 3 C...now we have tavares..what a change these 2 years!

[@bigfella9600]

This video is amazing in retrospect

[@SuperTanuma]

looks good in toronto you can have marner as 2nd line center and matthews as 1st line center with nylander as your winger

[@cbjgirl23]

when you learned how to pronounce Jesse's name...only because you thought your team was going to pick him...

[@cosmicsin8292]

Been waiting for this video all damn day.

[@jakestoko2544]

3 time Stanley cup champions, 2006 and 2007 entry drafts. Toews and Kane are the only ones that amount to anything in the NHL

[@musicman76enator]

Lol Lol at the 0:05 mark the expression on Steve's face cracks me up!! 😂😂😂😂

[@duffgolf]

I wonder what Dangle thinks if this video now the Leafs are not only in the playoffs 12 months later but up 2-1 against Caps

[@madisonfisk6399]

Marcus Krebs couple years later the last three years were 1st round bye 1st round bye 1st round bye

[@J0lzi]

@@madisonfisk6399 Reading the comments on this video is so funny now lmao.

[@luckmaker6250]

I would say it will be more of a wait and see regarding how Matthews, Nylander, and Kadri form up but this essentially guarantees that Bozak will be traded in the offseason. Marner is probably going to come in on the wing but Nylander can be put on the wing as well if needed.

[@braisondrysdale3227]

You thought Matthews Nylander and Kadri was sick! Now we got JT!!!!!

[@Mydogissamwise]

Best. Intro. Ever. You crack me up Steve!!

[@professorchaosX94]

did you you guys see Austin Matthews reaction? he looked pissed he has to go Toronto and not the oilers so he could be traded to America

[@uspking]

+SteveDangle watch the 1995 draft Oilers drafted 6th that year and see what happened last time the fans didn't get there way from the draft table.

[@Jexual]

you gushing over the leafs having matthews nylander and kadri as a trio ... aw how cute

[@ezzywachsstock7323]

The Leafs at center are like what the Caps could’ve had as their top six if McPhoe didn’t trade Forsberg. They wouldn’t have needed to draft Vrana (since they already have their young star right wing), and could’ve used that pick (13th) to draft Dylan Larkin, making a top six of Ovi-Backstrom, Forsberg-Kuznetsov, and potentially, Burakovsky-Larkin. That’s unstoppable. I know this is 2 years late, but I was just having a conversation about this and it reminded of the Leafs’ center depth, and this video

[@changkahlun]

It wasn't just Brandon Saad in 2011. John Gibson and Rickard Rakell also used to be Leafs picks too....but we traded those two picks to move up to get Tyler Biggs ahhhhhhhhhhh :(

[@simonhenhoeffer8934]

Waiting for this all day

[@StressfulGengar]

As a jets fan, I can't really hate the Leafs for getting the first overall. Also being the second OA pick. It doesn't seem to be the massive gap it was earlier in the year in terms of skill sets for the top 3

[@thunder2ray242]

There's a really good swedish goalie who is projected to be late first round and early second round who destroyed canada at the u18s. Leafs should definitely consider taking him with the Penguins pick or 31st

[@Eskolol]

+Thunder 2ray2 The same goalie that got destroyed by the finns at the u-18? :)

[@prodigioso6779]

Tavares, marner 8th in points, Matthews, kadri, nylander ppg in his last 8, johnsson on a tear, kappy on 60 point pace, Rielly a Norris candidate, kadri, Jake Muzzin, Freddy is a star, dermott a top 4, and two bluechip dmen in the Marlies working their way up. Second in the league. This is a nice video to watch now...

[@carletonrutherford1799]

4 years later.....ROFLMAO!! How is all that regular season stuff working out for you in the playoffs? The Leafs are closer to needing a rebuild, than they are to winning a Cup.

[@prodigioso6779]

@@carletonrutherford1799 are we not currently still in the playoffs? The leafs are currently having their best season in 2 decades and it’s not even over, what are you even scoffing at?

[@carletonrutherford1799]

@@prodigioso6779 LOL! Good for them, 0 wins after 2 home games in round 2. Maybe they get 1 win this round before they are bounced. They aren't going anywhere. You all had your Stanley Cup celebrations after winning the first round. Be happy with that. Regular season wonders.

[@prodigioso6779]

@@carletonrutherford1799 This is ridiculously stupid take. 1. I wouldn’t be so confident that the leafs don’t come back in this series. Sure they are down 2-0, but have absolutely showed that they could have won each of those last two. Further, they did incredibly well on the road in Tampa. Don’t count them out. 2. I want the leafs to win, but will not be overly upset if they lose. I’m used to their losing, but I also am satisfied with their progress this season. 19 years is a long time, so I’m actually happy with their season even if they don’t make it all the way. Winning the cup is a lengthy process and this season has been a stepping stone in that. You saying to “be happy with that” is entirely reflective of my mindset. You were the one who came back to a 4 year old comment on my excitement for the future of this team. Not only was that excitement correct in the moment, but it stands and you wont kill it.

[@carletonrutherford1799]

@@prodigioso6779 Your comment isn't 4 years old to me, it's a couple hours old.That's how comments work on the internet. They lost both games at home, not on the road. They got manhandled, that's why there is anger towards the Bennett and Tkachuk right now. Their top 4, including Tavares, Marner, Matthews, and Nylander have been invisible so far in this round. Not one of them has stepped up. Whether you want to hear it or not, all 4 of those players are soft. Not a single one is going to put the Leafs on their back and carry them. They never have in the playoffs. Great regular season players sure, but not playoff performers. The Leafs are not going to go far in the playoffs with them. That is why this was the first 2nd round in almost 20 years. It didn't happen 5, 4 or even 3 years ago with those same players. If the same lack of success continues next year do not be surprised if Matthews walks. If he does, the Leafs are in huge trouble. That is when the downhill slide will begin. They are going to be out of this years playoffs in 3 games, 4 if they are lucky. Be a fan all you like, but open your eyes and accept that that roster doesn't have what it takes to go far in the playoffs. They need to make big changes, not tinker around the edges.

[@royroberts2313]

"Leafs won a thing" resonates in my brain. I Love it!!!!!

[@koreydonadel7979]

I've been waiting for this!

[@Ken-lv8ej]

This was my exact reaction when I watched it as well.

[@sunic2697]

Welp. Past Steve. Up until this year he's been the number 2 center. But that's not really a problem when you sign John Tavares

[@mattbecker6039]

Finding this now

[@brickuz]

"The Leafs won a thing!"... still going strong as a once in a life time experience .)

[@thislifewithkiera]

Lol I like how you scuffed about Kadri being a third line centre in this 😂

[@BULLOCK1973]

Everyone is saying "MATTHEWS", i say with the way Laine is playing right now for finland IIHF we should keep our options open. Laine is 6'4" and has an ovechken'esk shot. I hope we get Laine as far as he is playing now.

[@josepharte]

My dream is now that Laine gets interviewed and has a Bryz-esque moment about the universe.

[@TyTy_1198]

WHOSE HERE AFTER HAHS WON GAME 7 ☠️