Ian White not at practice today.
UPDATE: White away for personal reasons. Will rejoin team this evening.
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WAT?
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:13 AM EST reply actions
His moustache needed a day off
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
Dunno, but he played late in the third against Calgary so he’s probably not hurt.
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If he is traded I will have a sad
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
What if some team gave us a first?
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Note: I don’t think that’s what happened but
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no joke
I’d be happy with a 2nd rounder.
i’d miss the stache, but sentimentality doesn’t win games…
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by blurr1974 on Nov 16, 2009 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
id rather have white than a 2nd rounder
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
if its carolinas 2nd, maybe
the point is, I’d be sad to see him go, less sad for an excellent return, but still sad
if he gets us a 1st or a dandy young forward (which probably not) then I will get over it
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
i think burke will try real hard to recoup picks at the deadline.
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
oh he will, but there are no firsts coming back unless he trades kabby or schenn, and schenn aint going anywhere
Kabby might be moved, but it probably wont be till his NTC kicks out
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Picks at the deadline
That’s fine in theory, but if Antropov could only land a 2nd, what are the Leafs’ spare parts worth now?
Only one first round pick moved at last trade deadline and I can’t see the Leafs landing one this year.
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Ian White is exactly what a cup contender needs.
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I’m a big fan of White (stuck my neck out defending him on this site last year) but I’d be shocked and stunned if he was worth more than a 2nd round pick.
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I think getting a 2nd for Antro and his expiring contract was a pretty good move
getting one for Moore was robbery
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not denying that, but there’s no one on this team of Antropov’s calibre. I think it’s going to be another year of 2nd, 3rd and 5th round picks at the deadline.
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thats what i mean, i dont expect to get a 1st back or even more than 1 2nd, but I think we could land multiple picks throughout the lower rounds
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
Ian White’s an RFA, right? Come on offer sheet.
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So is Gustavsson.
He’s got to be worth a couple of picks, no?
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I think Gustavsson’s deal gets done in January.
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i can’t see him going anywhere. Toskala is a UFA at seasons end.
JMac and Reimer are next on the food chain. Not exactly a step up from what the Leafs have currently.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 16, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
im thinking round 3 for 9
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
What!???
How the fuck does that work? I’m goin to the game TOMORROW… we already have Ian White signs made… fuck.
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Personal reasons?
‘Cause he ain’t injured.
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KESSEL!!!
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
Due to the trade, aren’t you required to go with Stempniak?
More importantly, if you wear a Stempniak jersey, does it give you the power of invisibility?
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my stempniak jersey is the night sky!
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
Funny note about invisibility I’m reading the Lord of the Rings right now. Never read it before and I like long books. Tada!
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PS – He died before finishing the final book of the 12 book series.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Nov 16, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if white is part of a package… ie white and say tlusty going, roster player and picks coming back? But then again, hockey players are entitled to days off for good performance so him not being at practice can mean nothing. Remember Toronto’s MSM is 95% crap, 2% filler, 2.9% ads and .1% substance.
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Uhm.
I may go back to ignoring the Leafs like I did this weekend if he’s traded for something I don’t like.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 11:42 AM EST reply actions
Not too upset I was out of town and missed two games.
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If he was traded… I would pretty much buy one of those “upset fan” bags and wear it to the game tomorrow… despite the fact that I currently think those bags are ridiculous and stupid.
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what if it was White for Versteeg or something comparable?
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
oh man
there’s no way we could get Versteeg, but that’d be incredible.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
it makes some sense, but yeah, White alone is not enough
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
have you taken a look at their defense? Keith, Seabrook, Barker, Campbell, Hjallmersson, Sopel.
White would be their #6.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
i was thinking from a cap respective, and also taking whites versatility into account that he can play forward
but yeah, they need a center more than anything
White + Stajan for Versteeg and a 3rd?
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
oh you
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
i think chicago is more likley to part with sharp than versteeg
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
probable, but Burke is more likely to be interested in versteeg, both GMs have their issues that need to be addressed
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
I hear that, but i seriously doubt that even with the cap trouble looming in chicago that they will part with such a dynamic young player like versteeg. The veterans are more likley to be moved
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
Even with Hossa’s massive contract, with his injury and Toews, how much cap relief do they have?
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
yah, something is going to break and they will have to give up at least one young tallent. Be it Versteeg, Fugly Man or Barker along with Sharp, unless they can find a taker for Campbell or Huet they are hopless at keeping all of them
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
I am wondering if they want to get rid of Fugly Man or feel they need him as a power forward.
I think them trading Sharp would be a mistake, he and Toews are very close, and have good chemistry.
Also, I realized this weekend that I’d rather have Kessel over Kane, any day.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Kane or Kessel eh… I think its pretty close. Kane is an unbeleiveable talent and he is only 20…
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
Kessel is only 21.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, Kessel is a bigger, and more well rounded player than Kane.
Toews is phenomenal though.
agreed on the Sharp thing, they need a veteran presence on the top 6 and he is skilled enough to keep up. Part of the reason i think versteeg will be the odd man out
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
I would kill to get Toews on our team.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, agreed
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
I dont see anyone in the league stupid enough to take campbell or huets contract (Garth Snow maybe?). I could see fugly getting moved and Sopels big cap hit comes off after this year as well.
I think chicago will do everything they can to keep Keith, Toews, Kane, Seabrook, Versteeg, and Sharp.
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
Actually, I would probably just make a sign that said something about how pissed I was… But I would no longer condemn the wearing of those bags by people who were doing it specifically because they were upset about white…
And unless it was White in a package for like fucking Eric Staal or something I wouldn’t care. Versteeg is good but I really don’t think his ability is that amazing that it makes up for sentimentality.
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the only way I could get upset was if it was Avery, and by month’s end, he’d end up being my favorite player.
i’m a huge fan of guys who wear the Leafs jersey…
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by blurr1974 on Nov 16, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
This is true.. the “Komisarek Effect”… I just have such a huge soft spot for White because I was right about him before he started performing, basically he came through.
His trading would be up there with the Gilmour trade for me, even though I was only 9 at the time. The only thing is that we probably got more than Dougie was worth by that point, if it was the same for White I’d be a little less pissed.
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Everyone, it's simple
-White shaves stache
-We lose two in a row
-Wendel in building Sat
-Wendel holding White in secret mustache-growth stimulation chamber until he has sufficiently recovered to lead us to the glorious heights of … 22nd overall.
this makes sense. It is the lack of a mustache that made us lose.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe thats why White shaved it
“Look Burkie, you want me to keep the mustache, you sign me to an extension right bloody now!!”
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
It would make me sad if White was that greedy.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
nah, its only greedy if he wants like 5 mil, Im sure whity just wants around a duce and to stay in toronto
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Update from jonas640
@jonas640 White away for personal reasons. Will rejoin team this evening. Vesa Toskala will start tomorrow in Ottawa.
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Do you think personal reasons=secret moustache stimulation growth chamber?
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IS THERE ANY OTHER KIND OF PERSONAL REASON?
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by blurr1974 on Nov 16, 2009 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
I have irrational love for Primeau.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
he seems to be getting a lot of unreasonable flack because people expect a ton out of him, he is doing everything that is necessary of him
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
yes
he is a great 4th line center.
Plus, he’s scored a goal. He’s great.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
jason Blake has 2 goals on 61 shots, Wayne has 1 on 12…
i like Wayne myself. My brothers ex-wife was the nurse at this first kids delivery. she said he was talking about how awesome it would be to play for the Leafs then (this is years and years ago…)
he’s a 4th liner who can skate and hit. that’s his job.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 16, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
exactly. I really like him and Orr on our 4th line. And I don’t mine Mayers there as well. It’s everyone ahead of them (save Kessel) that I’m not sold on.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, the Leafs actually have a decent 4th line, many games they are the most dangerous looking for the longest period of time, but because of the lack of finish (but come on what 4th line has finish?) they dont pot a ton of goals
the 4th line is the least of the leafs troubles
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Our entire top 6 save for Kessel, needs to be replaced.
As far as im concerned, within a two years, Poni, Blake, Stempniak, Stajan and grabbo should all be gone with better players replacing them. I like Hagman, Mitchell and Kulemin as a 3rd liners and depth players.
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Poni is having a bad year, but he’s a decent 2nd liner, good for 25 goals or so.
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by blurr1974 on Nov 16, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Kulemin is a good second liner and will only get better, Poni can fill a 2nd line spot on a good team
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
I feel the love for poni and kulemin but this team is horribly bad up front, I realize that Poni is actually one of the few bright lights but the direction of the team and the direction of Poni’s career are going opposite ways.
I just think that the top 6 needs a serious shakeup. A full scale culture change and that includes poni. I really like poni too, but the team has been so bad its like all we have to cling on to are our favorite leafs.
I dont know… there are plenty of things to argue in favour of keeping poni, im just saying that they need a serious upgrade in the top 4 or 5 forward spots. and some guys who are favorites right now will have to be sacrificed for the good of the teams on ice fortunes.
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
I’d love to upgrade our top 6 too, but realistically replacing them all is gonna take a while unless the Leafs can sign Marleau and Borque and all three of stalberg Hanson and Bozak pan out into second line players
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 16, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
No doubt that you are right about that. Thats why i was saying that it will probably take at least 2 more years, probably longer to do, but i dont doubt that it has to be done.
You can see positives in all of the guys in our top 6, but honestly, when you look at what it takes to go deep in the playoffs, the guys we have arent even close.
We definatley need Stalberg Hanson and Bozak to develop into good NHL players
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Phew. And I knew it, I knew it, I knew it.
AUGH.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
Toskala's starting?
Oh god.
(Unless he continues to be decent as he was last week)
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by Marc Pilgrim on Nov 16, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
judging by his play in chicago im not too worried
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
Get ready for a 8-2 loss. Toskala likes to get our hopes up.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
speaking of trading defense
kausatoday #Pens website says Alex Goligoski out 2-3 weeks, It means Pens top four D are hurt. Gonchar (practicing), Orpik and Letang are also out.
Wow.
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by Karina on Nov 16, 2009 2:32 PM EST reply actions
DAMMIT! I was just starting to make some headway with him in the pool.
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Pens keep getting burned with bigtime injuries the past few years…. they are so freaking lucky they have the depth that they do. Fucking Tank machine those penguins…
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 16, 2009 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
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