The Fifth At Aqueduct.

by Mattblack on Jun 20, 2009 9:15 AM EDT in From The Branches

I tire of looking for appropriately lulzy pictures sometimes. So here are some friendly dinosaurs instead.

This time next week, we'll know the answer to one of the most important questions of the year - Do Triple P and Chemmy actually intend to get their hands in the their pockets to buy everyone a drink? Pics or it didn't happen, people!

Steve, our very own Mr Analysis, breaks down the chances of the teams who remain interested in Gustavsson and lists his own top 10 in the draft.
And Maple Leaf Hot Stove run with the same, check out their top 10 here.
The Fanhouse takes a look at the potential wheeling and dealing here in the Northeast over the summer.
Over at Dr Steve's alma mater, David Johnson returns to matters on the ice rather than matters in the courtroom.
Be honest now - with access to $25 million smackeroonies, your mind would turn to hookers and blackjack too. Puck Daddy seeks the missing millions.
Vegas, baby! The Puck Huffers Give their own unique twist on award giving, Puck Daddy has the paparazzi angles covered and this the longest I've ever seen Dennis Leary go without swearing.
Rounding off the awards season, Puck The Media has some suggestions to avoid disaster next time.
Finally then to Hockee Night - and its Steve Smith's turn on the Friday Night Fight.

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By training camp, I think the following players will be moved out of T.O.

Kaberle
Grabovski (sorry everyone, no more ManGrabsLemon)
Stajan

And possibly(bot not anywhere near certain)

Kubina
Mayers
Stralman

Also, that awards show almost made me sick. I mean I actually felt physically ill… and I only watched it on and off for like 5 minutes.

"Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from weak minds."
Albert Einstein

by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 20, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions

Unless he gets a sweetheart of a deal or its to move up to the top 3 I dont think Burke will move Kaberle, and think Kubina for a higher (12-15th) 1st rounder is a more than likely option
Grabbo has a good chance of going either way, but him and Stajan would be out the door in a second if Burkie gets good offers or can package them for something.

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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 20, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions

I’d like to trade one of Kubina or Kaberle, if only to make room for Stralman. I really think he has a lot to offer, and would like to see him get some quality ice time this year.

by lordosis on Jun 20, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions

That’s the real issue though. We have a lot of NHL calibre D-men and also some young D-men with potential. In our draft spot, we will likely get another one.

Makes it hard to find room. One option is to move White back to forward, but we still need to trade at least 1 blueliner.

"Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from weak minds."
Albert Einstein

by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jun 20, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions

as much as I like Whitey on forward, we also now have a plethora of young forwards who will want a crack at the big times.
Stralberg, Stefaovitch, Stapleton, Bozak, Hanson, Tlusty, Berry, Didominico, unless Poni and Grabbo get moved there arnt a whole lot of spots open up there either.

although most of the kids would do well by some seasoning in the AHL

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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 20, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions

Isn’t it nice to have some options? Depth is great, though we are far from finished.

by lordosis on Jun 20, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

very nice, the Leafs have a whole boat load of working class depth, a good deal of “might be good /are ok” depth, what they lack is anything elite past Kabby and Schenn.
God I hope one of those kids turns into a 40 goal scorer

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by JaredFromLondon on Jun 20, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

This year is all about waivers

Stralberg, Stefaovitch, Bozak, Hanson, Berry, Mitchell and Didominico are all waiver exempt. I don’t believe Stapleton and Tlusty are. Other than Gunnarsson, I don’t think the Leafs have a single waiver exempt D-man. Burke has loads of flexibility up front and none on the blue-line. Should lead to some good competition at camp and with the Marlies.

I’m guessing Tlusty starts in Toronto and if Stapleton doesn’t make the big club to start the season won’t be seen on the Leafs again unless it’s an emergency call up or after the trade deadline when rosters limits are removed…

If Burke is remotely serious about making the playoffs, I also expect only one maybe two of these young guys will be regulars on the Leafs roster.

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by mf37 on Jun 20, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions