A Jump to the Left, a Step to the Right

by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 5:00 AM EST in From The Branches Comment 161 comments

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You bring your knees in tight...wait no, Nikolai no can do Time Warp.

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Down Goes Brown made a pilgrimage to the ACC, and the Leafs won handily. Clearly, he should be at every Leafs game...
MLHS has the rumor mill up and running again.
TSM is fascinated by the media falling all over themselves for Phil Kessel and Jonas Gustavsson, while chiding the fans for doing the very same. Fickle much?
Vintage Leafs has more...vintage stuff!
Over at BoO, the Muppet is asking someone to figure out if the Leafs going lighter on the fighting is helping with the points.
Norman James is looking forward to a streak of a different kind.
Frozen Leafs welcomes the newest member of the 2009/2010 Maple Leafs: Confidence.
Damien Cox continues to confound me with quotes from him like the Leafs being "a club that at least has a chance to vie for a playoff berth."
Hendrick's Hockey is reporting that Bruce "Malkin to the Kings" Garrioch is certain Nathan Horton is on the block.
Hungry Leafs Fan does not like this Goose business. Me neither. He never should have died dammit. Why not Iceman?

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http://hungryleafsfan.blogspot.com/2009/11/goose-vs-monster.html

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by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 6:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking the exact same thing when this Goose thing started…..

Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...

by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 9:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Goose.

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

HLF has lost that loving feeling

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You guys seriously like Goose over monster?

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by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

no, I just never turn down a good top gun reference

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ah. Well.. Fair enough then. Carry on.

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by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes and no

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Goose is a terrible nickname for Mr. Jonas “The Monster” Gustavsson who shall be referred to by his full and proper name out of respect.

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

There isn’t a better nickname for a goaltender then The Monster. It’s already a huge part of his mystique.

True Story

Yesterday the weather was so beautiful I took my 2 and a half year old daughter for a long walk to the park. There, at the tennis courts, a game of road hockey was being played by 12 to 14 guys. The goaltenders were wearing full equipment and I thought they must have been really hot. My daughter ran up to the tennis court fencing excitedly to get a closer look and then started shouting and pointing, “A Monster! It’s the Monster, Daddy. It’s the Monster!”

I fell over laughing.

by general borschevsky on Nov 9, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

that is awesome

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

also, tennis court ball hockey rules

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes it does, especially when there is a sign that says, No Ball Hockey

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That’s so freaking cute.

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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 10:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You are an amazing father

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

we played our first tennis court ball hockey game yesterday as well. only there weren’t 14 of us, there was 7. we did have the goalies in full gear, which was nice.

also, i’m horribly horribly out of shape.

Yesterday is dead, but not my memory.

by daoust on Nov 9, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

gotta get out of that suit and into some gym shorts!

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

burn

Join me on the Hockey Blog Adventure! (or Twitter.) GO BRUINS! (and Wild!)

by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Nov 9, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

sad but true. i’m an expert at making excuses for not being active. my company even has a gym i could be using at work, it’s just not my scene.

i eat well, at least.

Yesterday is dead, but not my memory.

by daoust on Nov 9, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

During the summer, we were playing every Monday, goalies in equipment and everythign. Now it’s every Tuesday in a gym.

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 11:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

unless your playing with a puck, full equipment is for suckers
short of pads, gloves, cup and mask you dont need all that other stuff

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

COme play in net in one of our games and guys are winding up to take full blown slapshots 15 feet out

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i know all about that, i usually end a game with 5-6 giant slap shot bruises on my chest, arms and legs, part of the game .
of course if you’re playing in the winter a chest protector is used, a frozen no bounce has a similar kinetic dump as a puck (though a less concentrated surface area) and ive cracked ribs stopping those

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah when those lovely orange balls are in a gym bag in the car all week, they get a LITTLE hard.

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Taking a full on slap shot from a dude who used to play OHL puck in the chest and then yelling “You call that a shot nancy boy?” does wonders for your teams psychology

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You are a lunatic.
Case closed.

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

pain dont hurt

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

..says Mr. Stabbed twice

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."

Albert Einstein

by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Nov 9, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, some things dont hurt as much when you have some things like that to compare it too

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 4:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I find

a sharp kick to the groin is awfully painful

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."

Albert Einstein

by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Nov 9, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

this is truth

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

HAH Love it.

Don’t ever change.

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by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Disagree

Those no bounce balls are hard as hell. A chest protector is crucial if playing with those.

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by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

pffft

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That’s fantastic.

leaf fan stuck in ottawa, still. Now truculently rebranded!

by stucky on Nov 9, 2009 11:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

he signs his autographs

“The Monster”

case closed.

I have nothing interesting to say.

by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 10:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

When he wakes up in a hotel they save the pillow cases.

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I always thought those were Schen's

Was amazed at how much beard he was growing to be honest.

and the Mustache of Truculence (formerly Canada4Mizzou)

by Wan Ihite on Nov 10, 2009 12:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is this the first time Cox has been linked to in the FTB? Congratulations, Damien. Welcome to the Barilkosphere! Keep up the good work.

by general borschevsky on Nov 9, 2009 7:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

You know what

I think Damien is just a negative-attention whore, dood just goes against the grain.

If Leafs fans are optimistic about their team, he tries to bring them down. If the team is doing crap like now and the fans are already down, he tries to be positive.

by PLAYOFFS!!!1 on Nov 9, 2009 8:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

gah, that MLHS article is heavenly

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 8:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

i dont like the campbell talk really…

There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"

by Matt_Roberts on Nov 9, 2009 9:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

campbell is a very good Offensive D, not as good as Kabby offensivly, but better in his own end and he throws his weight around
the length of his contract is terrifying, but id take it for the right deal (a 1st and a prospect like Beach)

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WAC would flip her shit (in a good way) if the Leafs got Beach.

But in reality, Brian Campbell at $7.14 million through 2016? No thanks.

They call me Splodeybones.

by SkinnyFish on Nov 9, 2009 9:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

quite true

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

contract is just way too long….. does it have a NMC?

There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"

by Matt_Roberts on Nov 9, 2009 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you out of your god damned mind?

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the obvious answer is yes

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I was about to ask the same thing.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

its me, do you even need to ask?

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Except that the Chicago link has been shot down by Shoalts.

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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 9:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

pffft

what does HE know

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

gah, that MLHS article is heavenly

Or a clear sign their page view count was dipping.

Each season there are about a million trade rumours circulating and all of two trades that actually happen prior to the deadline.

Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...

by mf37 on Nov 9, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow. that’s some great formatting…

Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...

by mf37 on Nov 9, 2009 10:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That’s some nice work Lou.

They call me Splodeybones.

by SkinnyFish on Nov 9, 2009 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

its pretty

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Great

~~job~~
~~there~~MF37

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 10:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Have I mentioned that I’d really like it if SBN would work on an edit feature for comments?

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by mf37 on Nov 9, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not Going To Happen

Sorry :( Gotta use preview instead.

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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You could be like me and delete comments when you fuck up.

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 10:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You’d have to give up your day job.

Bitter Leaf Fan: because sometimes there's no option but to be bitter...

by mf37 on Nov 9, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, just give us all the delete option

and we’ll quit bitching :)

and the Mustache of Truculence (formerly Canada4Mizzou)

by Wan Ihite on Nov 10, 2009 12:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I pass by 2 “Leafs Nation – Spirit is Everything” spraypaintings on the way to work everyday. Both of them got the “Raptors Nation – We Prefer Winning” treatment today.

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by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 8:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yes gotta love the Raptors long history of winning…

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by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 9:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

its probably not even raptor fans, just lead haters

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I blame all those Chinese toy manufacturers for their piss poor industry standards causing such an outrage towards lead these days. It’s really a great metal when used properly; the pipes of Rome excluded.

They call me Splodeybones.

by SkinnyFish on Nov 9, 2009 9:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Mmmm...

Asbestos….

by PLAYOFFS!!!1 on Nov 9, 2009 9:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn’t be surprised if it was Doug Smith. He always seems bitter about hockey/The Leafs in his blogs.

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by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 9:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

We have no room for bitter leafs fans here.

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 9:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

He’s not a Leafs fan. He’s the Raptors guy from The Star.

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by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Eventually it’ll come to you.

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 9:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ll be over at blogspot waiting for my one or two comments to trickle in.

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by mf37 on Nov 9, 2009 9:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

…bitter leafs fans – plural!

by general borschevsky on Nov 9, 2009 10:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

We’re allowed to have one!

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 10:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If Iceman had died, there would have been no colossal homo-erotic subtext.

You can ride my wing anytime!

Harder, better, faster, stronger because our work is never over.

by Mattblack on Nov 9, 2009 9:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Kelly McGillis has a sads… well maybe not

by PLAYOFFS!!!1 on Nov 9, 2009 9:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Canes Sign Legace

So much for trading Toskala.

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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 9:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

No one is going to spend $4M on a goaltender with a 0.840 SV%.

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 9:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Duh

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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 9:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I mean even if we had called Carolina and said “HE’S YOURS! FREE!” Rutherford would probably say “Thanks but no thanks.”

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 9:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Please! I’ll be your best friend!

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No one is going to spend $4M on a goaltender with a 0.840 SV%.

Until JFJ is back in the GM’s seat!

What?

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by mf37 on Nov 9, 2009 9:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sure there is.

JFJ just hasn’t been given a GM role…

I have nothing interesting to say.

by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 9:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Burkie's

gonna be put on hold on the phone for a looooong time for that one

by PLAYOFFS!!!1 on Nov 9, 2009 9:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I can haz Martin Biron?

They call me Splodeybones.

by SkinnyFish on Nov 9, 2009 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

also

LEEEEETS DOOOOO THE TIIIIIIME WAAAAARP AGAAAAAAAAAIN

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 9:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I feel like there will be an article going up in about 50 minutes. Something about Detroit… hm.

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 10:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

FORSHADOWING

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel like you’ll all need a mask for the vitriol.

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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I AM SO EXCITED

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And you just can’t fight it?

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by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 10:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i think i like it

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, uh “editor”. Do you want to finish your blurb at the top of that article or what?

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 10:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

Remember how I can’t post links in articles? Well, I have to do a work around.

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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh you mean like taking ten seconds to type out the actual HTML? Phew, hard times.

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 10:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Kind of

I have to go to a comment, type it up, insert the link, cut the text, and then go back to the post and post it.

Anyway, takes a few seconds and then I got distracted by Eyebleaf’s neverending quest to protect JP’s legacy.

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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 10:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I love that man

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

he is a little ball of passion and hope

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

eyebleaf or JP?

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by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

eyebleaf. He is usually so positive and full of hope

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 10:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh come on. He is completely right in his latest post about TSN.

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by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Besides TSN should have used the Ryan contract as opposed to Thomas if they really wanted to drive the point home.

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by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 10:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

On one small, debatable point? Ok.
On the larger picture? No.

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by PPP on Nov 9, 2009 10:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Im not gonna say JP wasn’t bad because he was,

But if I am not mistaken usually Eye points out that JP wasn’t ALL bad like he is painted to be by some. There was some good in there, just not nearly enough.

Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...

by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

like JFJ

who we can thank for Viktor Stalberg, Nikolai Kulemin and a few other bright spots.

doesn’t mean he’s capable of doing the job, or that you’d want him back, or that he even deserves being defended. Sometimes, the guy got lucky.

I have nothing interesting to say.

by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly, Granted I may think JP did more good with the Jays then JFJ did good with the Leafs but regardless the point still stands.

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by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Vitriol can be tasty!

leaf fan stuck in ottawa, still. Now truculently rebranded!

by stucky on Nov 9, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Garrioch

so, we have no hope of getting Horton if Garrioch is saying he’s on the block.

Dammit.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 11:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Fun stat

Nikolai Kulemin has the highest hit per game among forwards.
Interesting

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 11:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Kulemin is the most underrated player on the leafs

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Kulemin doesn’t know how to breathe through his nose.

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by Hungry Leafs Fan on Nov 9, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I dont think the look on his face has changed since he was born. His mouth is always open and he looks like he is constantly wondering what is going on

There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"

by Matt_Roberts on Nov 9, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, even after he scores he is just like whatever

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You can really see his confidence in the last few games. If only he could improve his stick handling and accuracy, we could have a REAL dynamite player on our hands

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

he has the skill, and that stuff will come in time, he has become a good 2 way player.
I don’t think he’ll ever light up the point race, but he could very well be a reliable 25 goal scorer

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Very true, he has skills, but lets be honest he isn’t Ovie or Malkin. Could he become a solid 50 point guy? I think so. However, it’s all up to him

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, if he can play a reliable, strong and consistant 2 way game while being a 50-60 point player, I’ll be very happy

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ditto

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by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

he reminds me of poni when he first came to the team, with a little steen mixed in….

There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"

by Matt_Roberts on Nov 9, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

but way more physical than either of em

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Another link...

http://leafsfanforever.blogspot.com/

This is the right spot for this right?

by bradleyhutchison on Nov 9, 2009 12:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yep, But you should use direct links to each article, instead of just the general blog address.

Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...

by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

For example.

http://leafsfanforever.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-favourite.html

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by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks, I’ll remember that for next time!

by bradleyhutchison on Nov 9, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I kind of picture Bruce Garrioch...

spooning Jared on a bear skin rug, whispering sweet nothings into his ear about the Leafs trading for Nathan Horton.

by birky on Nov 9, 2009 12:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

you should get that checked out…

I have nothing interesting to say.

by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Thats an inside thought

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Truculence FTW

by leafer1984 on Nov 9, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

anyone have bleach?

I need to get this mental image out of my head.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

you’re all welcome

by birky on Nov 9, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn dude, I just ate!

leaf fan stuck in ottawa, still. Now truculently rebranded!

by stucky on Nov 9, 2009 2:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Garrioch would need to buy me one hell of a dinner

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hope you don’t mind that I pick on you for your Horton man-crush.

by birky on Nov 9, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Horton is like my Nash rebound

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

at least there’s still hope with Horton

by birky on Nov 9, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Forget Horton. He’s not coming.

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Byfuglien!

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Nov 9, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is universally reviled in Chicago. No thanks.

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by Chemmy on Nov 9, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

DURNO!

Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...

by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

DURNO!

Down Goes Brown - Unapologetically nostalgic for the past. Brutally realistic about the present. Grudgingly optimistic about the future.

by Down Goes Brown on Nov 9, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

>=o(

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Savard!

There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"

by Matt_Roberts on Nov 9, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

meh

Id rather have Marleau

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m afraid we’ll sign Marleau, RW will make him captain, and he’ll suck for the next 3 years.

by birky on Nov 9, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

nah, Marleau has never sucked

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Why wouldnt you want the chemistry between Kessel and Savard? Or is it just that you feel Marleau is a better fit for what we need?

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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 9, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the second, he is also younger and i think he will sign for less than it would take to get savard

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Although depending on how Savard rebounds from injury he may come cheaper.

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by JohnnyG on Nov 9, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thats another thing, Savard is injured!

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Marleau’s fewest games played in a season – 74
Savard’s fewest games played – 10

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by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Savard is too old. 33 this summer. I’ll pass.

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by mf37 on Nov 9, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

EM EFFIN MARLEAU!

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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 9, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i'm a big fat liar

that was his year he was traded to Atlanta, (doh!)

fewest games played was 56. I’m a big Marc Savard fan. Never thought his trade was a good idea from the Flames (imagine Iginla and Savard on the same line….) but still think Marleau is one of the most underrated guys in the game.

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by blurr1974 on Nov 9, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs