Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Mikhail Grabovski: The Belarusian Bomber is Back
PPP Edit: The deal is for $2.9M per year over 3 years.
So what does everyone think?
over 2 years ago
blurr1974
417 comments
0 recs |
Email
PrintComments
Sportsnet
says it’s the TRUTH
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2009/07/02/grabovski_signs/
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
Was about to link that.
Fan 590 also announced it.
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Toronto sports fans, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
just went to edit it and PPP beat me to it…
link is now to the Sportsnet article.
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Considering I estimated 3 years, $8 million, I’m pretty happy with this.
We have something resembling a No. 1 centre now (though we’d prefer he be our #2). Unclench everybody.
Resident Capologist
the capologist strikes again.
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Toronto sports fans, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
glad I suggested you take that vacancy
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Toronto sports fans, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
He put up 50 points last year…for a young guy who they expect to improve, and to log important minutes, I think this is a fair deal.
It also means the Poni is due for a serious raise, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get there.
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
yeah
not bad. Would’ve preferred him at $2.5 mill, but the Leafs don’t need to scoff at $400,000.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
ANYONE ELSE SEE THIS!!
1:00 PM – Tomas Kaberle is close to being traded to the Vancouver Canucks, according to AM640
Disappointed since 1984
oh no
please no
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
i hope it's for more d men
we’ve got some slots that need filling
/ducks
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
you’re hilarious blurr.
Seriously. I don’t want Grabner.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Somebody take eyebleaf’s shoelaces!
Down Goes Brown - Unapologetically nostalgic for the past. Brutally realistic about the present. Grudgingly optimistic about the future.
by Down Goes Brown on Jul 2, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
and take over his banner
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Toronto sports fans, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
I want Blake and Toskala on that banner by 3PM!
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
DOUBLE STAT!
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yo fuck that. Ain’t no such thing as curses.
by Chemmy on Jun 30, 2009 10:15 AM EDT on Can’t Hardly Wait
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Toronto sports fans, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
the man
who’s purchased the jersey of just about every leaf who’s been traded out of town, or left.
and, also the proud owner of magical jammies.
oh, there’s a curse…
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
you’d be featured on a puckdaddy jersey foul.
A Nation of Masochists a blog dedicated to Toronto sports fans, who are continually punished but keep coming back for more.
And he just bought a Schenn jersey :(
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Leafs won’t get within sniffing distance of Hodgson.
Best case: Michel Oullet and a marginal prospect
Worst case: Hordichuk and a 3rd round pick.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
I wasn’t really kidding with the Hordichuk/Oullet offer.
Kubina only made $750K more than Kaberle, was also limited by a NTC, and had similar stats. He netted Exelby.
I think people are going to be monumentally disappointed in the return for Kabs.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
I would like to please….
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Also you’re forgetting, Vancouver is in dire need of a puck moving D man right now. They also just signed the Sedin’s for a relatively long term deal, and they are making a push for the cup.
I could see them maybe being willing to part with Hodgson if it gets them Kaberle, especially considering he comes so cheap for what he brings to the table.
no
I can pretty much Guarantee that we won’t get a sniff at Hodgson. Grabner will be included, I am 100% sure. Not sure what else – a 2nd rounder maybe? (Though I’d prefer a 1st)
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Do we REALLY need to trade Kabby? Couldn’t we use him on our power play at the price?
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
no
we don’t, we can keep him.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends on what the return is, I wouldn’t necessarily say that Hodgson is “untouchable” as far as I am concerned when you’re running a team no player should truly be untouchable.
BUT he would be as close to as untouchable as there is. I just think that given Vancouver’s need for a good solid puck moving D man, and how cheaply Kaberle will come, that you have to at least entertain offers that might include him.
I’m not suggesting a Kaberle for Hodgson straight up scenario. Maybe it involves a pick coming from Toronto and a bottom tier proespect coming back from Vancouver as well. There are lots of options here.
Although realistically, I am sure Hodgson is not in play here.
get out of the JFJ/Quinn mindset
we’re not trading picks…
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well to be honest, the JFJ/Quinn mindset was more of trading picks for aging veterans well past their prime.
This would be trading a pick for an almost surefire prospect, and consdering the fact that the draft (even in the first round) is almost completely a crapshoot, I don’t see how that could be a bad thing.
Although the only way I would make that deal is if the pick was top 10 protected.
more at leafer than you...
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Gillis constantly talks about drafting and development being key to win these days. Trading Hodgson would be a shocking about face.
JFJ used to talk about drafting and development being the key to winning…
We all know how that ended.
yeah but
Gillis has a free hand. JFJ was handcuffed.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
uh
Schneider? I don’t know. They don’t currently have an NHL backup, and they may want to give him a shot at that before trading him.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i’m under the impression that van is still in the win now mentality.
anyone in Van city care to refure, or would you agree?
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
it's tough to say
they’re straddling. They seriously need an upgrade on D if they are going to win now. I could see them giving up picks, and a roster player, and Grabner, but I’m not sure about Schneider, until they have Luongo’s name on a contract.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m thinking Bobby Luo is holding out because of his desire to win now.
kind of what i’m getting at here. Till may be on to something with the possibility of Vancouver dangling some highly rated prospects for help now that could 1) push them over the hump and 2) convince Luongo to resign long term.
just speculating, thinking out loud here…
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
but they’re really close to the cap, they need some of that cheap youth to come in and contribute if they want to win.
But honestly, after Schroeder, Hodgson, Schneider and Grabner, they basically have no prospects.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
the ting i’ve heard constantly about Luongo is that he wants to play with a team that’s a contender, hence my wondering if by adding proven NHL ready players now, they’re trying to entice him
again, this is all dangerously close to Eklund-esque…
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
ooooh
their first round pick this year. Hmmm. Interesting, but he’s quite small, don’t know that Burke’d like another one of those.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn’t he the one with no faults who told his coach who he’d play with this year?
Leaf, the universe and everything.
Yes
The dumbest player in the draft. He could barely get his jersey on.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That Canucks’ biggest weakness was their puck movement from the back end. I don’t know that it’ll be monumental but people will be much happier than they are with Kubina’s trade.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m hoping that we can figure out a way to play the Habs more than 8 times a season…….
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 2, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
I was happy
then I saw the Kaberle rumour and now I want to cry.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
after the Cammalleri fiasco (as it will forever be known) I’d say this is better than a consolation prize.
he may not put up the same points, but the potential is there. plus, no more pineapples in the GTA for at least the next 3 yrs.
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
What Cammalleri fiasco?
He is now the enemy. I hope Exelby lines him up in the trolley tracks
I have been reading sports and the city WAYY too much =oP
Disappointed since 1984
2.9 mil per year?
Not bad… notched up 48 points last year and only going to get better along with the team… good deal
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
I doubt the Leafs could sign a 25 year old, 50 point centre for less than $3M/year.
Happy he’s signed, I figure it’s about a $400k/year overpay, as clrkaitken said, he’s best suited to be a #2 centre.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
hey
did you copy my post????
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean about the 400K diff
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Just noticed it, nice to see we think alike.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
If he grows into a 60-70 point player, it’s an absolute steal (both the contract and the initial trade for a 2nd round pick)
Resident Capologist
if he does, by the time he’s that 60-70 point man, the contracts up, and so’s his price.
i like the deal, just saying, we didn’t lock him up for eternity.
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad
of that. No 12 year contracts for us please.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. I also see Grabbo getting better every year and by the time he’s in his third year the contract will seem a basement bargain.
by general borschevsky on Jul 2, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
According to nhlscap...
Our cap was a shade over $50M. (That includes Orr and Komisarek, but not the Kubina trade)
Add $2.9M for Grabbo, add $1.4M for X, and subtract $5M for Exelby.
Now our cap is just a shade under $50M. So Gustavsson, and… ?
Resident Capologist
Trading Kaberle for Darcy Hordichuk and Jeff Cowan will free up some $$$
you’re too quick for me today as I went with a similar return…
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
We also get a good nickname in the deal:
The Brabarian!
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
The only Kaberle news I want to hear is
a) We got a Pronger-ish haul for him (Not that we’d get what the Ducks got for Pronger, but that a GM will go insane for 5 minutes and wildly overpay)
b) We re-signed him, cause FFS the D around him right now is tailor-made for his game. Everyone else focuses on defence, he QBs the PP
Resident Capologist
This summarizes my feelings succinctly
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
I wish I had youtube at work, would DEFINITELY post the vid of that DIRTY pass he gave Kulemin against Atlanta.
Chemmy needs to make a gif of that!
Disappointed since 1984
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDaPWljA5po
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
Leafs "depth" at centre
Grabovski
Stajan
Tlusty
F-bomb Mitchell
Bozak
Hanson
I like Grabbo, Mitchell and Bozak in the 2,3,4 slots.
The only person in a tougher situationt that Stajan might be Burke as he’s got to figure out what to do with the one-eyed sock kicker.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
Yeah, I figure they’ll move NSFW to LW. Hanson and Bozak are waiver exempt this year so I expect they’ll yo-yo between the Leafs, the press box and the Marlies.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
Actually, come to think of it, wasn’t Hanson playing the wing when he came up last year?
Resident Capologist
Yeah but depends how them move players out/around.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
i’m thinking he’s got a season or two of Marlies to look forward to
unless he’s too good, then it’s a nice problem to have. maybe he’s a #1 center in disguise?
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Bozak signed a 2 year deal and is only waiver exempt this season.
I have no idea how Bozak’s game will translate at the NHL level. I fully expect, given his incentives, that he’ll be given a shot as the fourth centre. Shelter him from the tough minutes, give him a bit of PP time, and ease him into the game.
If he can work into the top six, that’s fantastic, but I think the first little while is going to be about acclimation and development.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
Agree Completely.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn’t Bozak supposed to be a playmaking centre?
Tlusty – Bozak – Poni. Does that work?
Resident Capologist
it could
i thought Hanson was supposed to be a power forward type, not a grinder, or am I dreaming that?
seems like we’ve got 4 lines of 2nd or 3rd liners….
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure I remember Burke saying he sees Hanson in the top 6
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
ok
but does that mean, by default, or he’s capable of giving us top 6 skill and points?
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He played five games last year.
He had a really crappy game against Philly or Montreal but, to my eyes, Hanson was one of those didn’t fuck up / didn’t stand-out types.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
basically…we’ve got oodles of question marks.
let the long summer of speculation begin!
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
I like it though…. competition in training camp for roster positions up front will be fierce!
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Love It
When was the last time there was this much competition for roster spots?
Resident Capologist
exactly
soooooo many years of the vets feeling comfortable……
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
hmmm
maybe, but I want Wilson to stick with Kulemin-Grabovski-Poni
So maybe Tlusty-Bozak-Blake?
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
no
replace Blake with Hanson
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Having never played a game at the pro level, I don’t know that you ice Bozak as your second line centre.
Look at Hanson when he came up. He played about 12 minutes a night on the wing.
Until the Leafs know what they’ve got their hands on I see a similar path for Bozak.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
Good to see we’re in agreement.
I have no idea how Bozak’s game will translate at the NHL level. I fully expect, given his incentives, that he’ll be given a shot as the fourth centre. Shelter him from the tough minutes, give him a bit of PP time, and ease him into the game
.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
Yes he was, but he’s a natural centre.
Maybe the Leafs are going back to the Pat Quinn plan with nine centres in the forward corps.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
Not enough talent for top 2, not enough truculence (seriously, best word ever) for bottom 2
Disappointed since 1984
Stajan is gonzo. He is already making $1.75M and that’s too much for a 3rd line centre. The rest all have way more upside.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I really hope
We trade Kaberle
Especially if it’s to Vancouver
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
What return would you expect on a deal like that?
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
for Wellwood
straight up
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
#1 CENTER!!!!!!
buffet!!!!!!1
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it's because
it would make me cry, like Sundin signing here did.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
perhaps Mats and Kabby could be reunited.
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
I can’t take it. If they are, I’ll be leaning far too close to being a Canucks fan than I’d like.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I know. My Mats love was almost overwhelming last year, I spent a lot of time being mad at the people around me (read: Canucks fans) who didn’t appreciate him.
If they get Kaberle too I may have a western conference team I will support too much…
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
and
what’s wrong with that?
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
I feel I should hate the Canucks.
Can they bring back Todd Bertuzzi?
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope Sundin signs with the Nucks again
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
Mats, the Sedins, Kaberle and Bieksa
That’s some power play
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
what's
not to love?
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
Bieksa
not as great as you’ve all been led to believe
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
They can probably get Harold Snepts for league minimum.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
I'm a little lost...
Where do I go to gush about Mike Komisarek?
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 100% More Handsome!
Thank you very much.
That means a lot.
Looking for shots of Komisarek in a suit singlehandedly convinced me he was a good signing.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 100% More Handsome!
3 posts down
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent
Komisarek + Schenn = No issues getting a lady to watch the game with you.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 100% More Handsome!
mmmm
Komisarek……
we finally have our own Elisha Cuthbert connection!
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Best Looking Leafs Team of All Time?
I’d say we’re well on our way.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 100% More Handsome!
i’ll test that theory out with my wife and let you know how it turns out…
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
right here
KOMIKAZI!!!!
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
I think Winkle’s lost it.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I LOVE IT!
Amazing nickname.
he just keeps getting better!
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 100% More Handsome!
I must admit, I like it too.
Arch and I are going to get mad high, and just swoon of Komisarek.
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
We’re working on a Komisarek piece.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Scuderi a King
One less trade partner for Kabs.
I hope this finally puts an end to the horrendous B. Schenn to Toronto rumours.
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
that’s confirmed, MF?
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
Rob Scuderi has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Kings, he confirms via text.
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Bitter Leaf Fan: a life-long Toronto Maple Leafs fan comments on the team, the media and the exasperation...
Mickey Grabs and Antro gone
I think I missed a bunch of signings after I left work last night.
Who else is available?
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
I wouldn’t mind me some Alex Tanguay.
Or Manny Malhotra. (Fuck Matt Stajan.)
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
Beauchemin
is still out there… rumours were the Kings were about to get him, but now that they have Scuderi I doubt it. I’m very surprised he hasn’t signed yet.
Tanguay’s also an interesting one.
In goal we have Biron.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Biron
might not be a bad option if Gustawhateverhisnameis doesn’t sign with T.O.
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
yeah
the fact that he’s still available has hopefully dropped his expectations from that $5 mill/year salary…
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
who
else needs a starter? Ottawa?
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!
no
they got LeClair, remember? I actually don’t think anyone does.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
LeClair… that newbie kid?
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!
he is a Senator
I don’t need to spell his name right
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there any word yet coming out of Gustavsson’s camp yet about where he’ll be playing?
by Blue and White Expat on Jul 2, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Komikazi
Facilitated a signature update.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
me too
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!
Winkle...
This is going to be one hell of a season.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
FUN
is what we’re in for
Komikazi – my new battle cry
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!
I’m thinking PLAYOFFS!!1
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
Out of left field but
Koivu?
Still has game. Might be cheap-ish. Grabs respects and listens to him. Would not have to speak French.
Leaf, the universe and everything.
Also...
Another guy that can stick it in the Habs faces a couple times a year
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
While we could use the help down the middle, I just don’t see it happening
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
It would really add a nice angle to the rivalry.
by general borschevsky on Jul 2, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm a Koivu fan
and I’d approve of that signing any day of the week…
guys that beat cancer kick ass.
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
with Kubina gone, and possibly Kaberle…. wouldn’t mind some more leadership on the team
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m only going to mention Jason Blake here once…
But Koivu, I’d be all over that signing.
by Blue and White Expat on Jul 2, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
What about Jason Blake? The fact that he was our leading scorer?
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
FAIL
oh, yes, the cancer.
blake for life.
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
FIST PUMP!!!1
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Boys, I cannot wait for the season to start. And it’s only July 2nd
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
I know
I haven’t been this excited about the team since Schenn was drafted.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
We wont be able to get Leaf tix, but come October
PPPMG
Pension Plan Puppets Marlies Game!!!!1
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
I need a KOMIKAZI jersey for that
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!11 PLAYOFFS!!!!!11
YUP!
Komikazi jerseys are definately in order.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
dood
think we can do a group order to save a few $$?
I should get a home and away with KOMIKAZI and PLAYOFFS on the back respectively
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!11 PLAYOFFS!!!!!11
Playoffs with the number one and an exclamation point
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
OH EM GEE
Winkle drank the kool-aid…
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Komisarek
Has that effect.
KOMIKAZI!!!11
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
This is
By far the best thread in PPP history
KOMIKAZI!!!!1
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!11 PLAYOFFS!!!!!11
I love Leaf Nation.
The day after July 1st, we’ve got the parade route ready to go, and we all can’t wait to get in the Jetta and roll.
GO LEAFS GO!
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
oh man who’s got a jetta damn we’re moving up
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
Oops, Civic
I’m…. pretty stoned.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
I wouldn’t love you sober.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
I think organizing a bar flex for opening night would only be right.
We had an epic time at the draft. Imagine an actual game.
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
you guys suck
all your “lets hang out and exclude west coasters” clique…
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
If I COULD hang out on the West coast, I’d 100% much rather do that.
You’re the lucky one
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
we don't
need them blurr. We’ll have our own meet up – in Las Vegas!!!!!!!!!!
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m comin to this one too
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
Sold.
We’ll fly together. It’ll be easier.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
I figured we’d take the Civic, but I think your idea is probably better.
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
By all means
You know I can sit in that car through pretty much anything, and you can’t take weed on a flight.
Civic it is.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
SMOKIN WEED IN A CIVIC!!!!1
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
this trip needs to be done.
When the Leafs win the Cup, we’re taking the party to Vegas.
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
I’LL DRAW A PARADE ROUTE.
1. BAY ST
2. OTTAWA
3. MONTREAL
4. OTTAWA AGAIN
5. FRONT ST.
6. CALGARY
7. EDMONTON
8. VANCOUVER
9. VEGAS
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
WE WON’T GO TO BUFFALO BECAUSE THE CUP WON’T EITHER
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
PPP DRIVES A CIVIC
REPRAZENT
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn
I used to drive a Civic… stick shift too!!!
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!11 PLAYOFFS!!!!!11
JETTAA!!
oh wait…
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
TTC
METROPAZZZZZZZ
YA DIGGGGG????
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
Hmmmmmm… I do like chillin with Navin and Archi…
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
J, bottles in Vegas.
Oh sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit
A Toronto sports blog, where unabashed homerism is alive and well...
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
In Vegas we buy that shit by the case.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
CHAMPIONSHIP
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
due to my lack of youtube, tell me thats Birdman f/ Lil Wayne
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
Please Believe It
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CInsfhFHUKk
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
Ya Digg?
applause
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
Like fffaaaaaatheerrrrr liiiiiikkkkeeeee sonnnnn
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
totally do-able
it’s a 4-5 hour drive for me. or 45 minutes to fly…
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude
Lets do it, I’m in!
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
Whatever happened to Jared’s road hockey game idea?
by general borschevsky on Jul 2, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm in.
I’ll roll.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
I'll go see the Marlies
If Burke plans on doing what he said, which is to fill the team with actual prospects.
Call me crazy, but Daryl Boyce never blew my hair back.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
whatever it’s fine. 40 plus points in first year. Do you guys have any idea how tough this team is gonna be? I’m still in awe.
KOMIKAZI!!!!!
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
KOMIKAZI!!!!!
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!
What I'm not happy about
Hockey season 90 days away!!!!
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
PPPSL!
my NHL09 copy died, so i’ll be buying a new one (hopefully going to find a used copy somewhere in wyoming while on vacation so I can pick it up for like $5. no one in WY watches hockey, do they…?)
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Jannick
Not sure where I read this but Jannick Hansen (RFA) might be someone the Leafs get back from Vancouver. I sincerely doubt they would give up Hodgson.
Ok cool and when we trade Kaberle for Hanser we’ll also do another trade where Vancouver gives us Luongo for Pogge.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
haha
yeah that’s on par. Hansen not a Burke player.
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah Hansen for Kaberle is a shitty trade too.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
just sayin'
I did not hear that that was the trade, but that he was someone the Leafs were interested in, independently. I am also not sure that he is a BB-type player, but. I’m just saying I read it somewhere. On the internet probably. So it must be true.
by Leaf in Habland on Jul 2, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
If we give you guys Hodgson I will probs kill all of you with my bare hands.
Hansen’s still a baby. He could have some upside.
KABERLE FOR HODGSON. WE’LL BURN YOUR CITY DOWN AFTER THE TRADE AND TAKE KABERLE BACK.
ARSON!!!1
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
KOMIKAZI!!!!1
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!11 PLAYOFFS!!!!!11
PLAYOFFS!!!!!1
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
Seriously
When is the next get together….
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
IT’S YOUR FAULT YOU MISSED THE FIRST ONE
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
I was at the first one!!!
I missed the second one!!!!
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
In fact I’m the only one who did.
A Nation of Masochists TRUCULENCE isn't just a word, it's a way of life.
Im not gonna lie, I was quite disappointed not to party with you guys.
You need to come to Toronto
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
I come to Toronto a lot. PPP saw it.
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
Oh hey,
What have I missed?
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions
KOMIKAZI!!!!1
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
I like!
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
hi!
grabbo resign
Как же так может быть? - Finland fails at life. Seriously, someone please adopt me?
YEAHHHHHH PINEAPPLE EXPRESS!
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
KOMIKAZI!!!!!11 PLAYOFFS!!!!11
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!11 PLAYOFFS!!!!!11
Ahwwww. Poor eyebleaf….
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Nobody has confirmed it yet though so right now it’s just speculation (I hope it stays that way).
A Nation of Masochists TRUCULENCE isn't just a word, it's a way of life.
You guys are all nuts.
Everyone of you. Now, having said that,
MY PINEAPPLE-MURDERIN’, HAB-EMBARASSING, SICK-BACK-PASS-MAKIN’, PSYCHO-BELARUSSE SPEED-DEMON IS BACK!
I am so, so happy- now I have to figure out how to afford a Grabovski jersey on a fixed income…..
"We've had an ongoing problem with Grabovski this year." Bob Gainey, 4/04/09
THE HABS ARE GONNA BE GRABBING SOME KOMAS NEXT YEAR
PLAYOFFS!!!!!!11
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!11 PLAYOFFS!!!!!11
by Winkle on Jul 2, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
wow
the amount of excitement in this thread is palpable
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
Do I need a doctor or something?
Because like, I can’t wipe this smile off my face. The Leafs are making me happy.
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
LET’S ORDER GRABOVSKI!!!1 JERSEYS
Pension Plan Puppets*
* Blog contains less than 2% puppet content by weight.
As long as they have the !!!1
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
GRABOVSKI, KOMIKAZI, PLAYOFFS!!!1
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
in a few years...
KOMIKADRI!!!
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
by Archimedies on Jul 2, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
FUCKIN REC’D!!!
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
no Chemmy
you’re not allowed
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
We have that effect on people
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Komisarek
It’s okay to like him now.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
We worked on you at the draft and now it’s just the finishing touches.
A Nation of Masochists TRUCULENCE isn't just a word, it's a way of life.
We can very [i]very[/i] persuasive
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
if that isn’t the typing of a stoned and drunk person, i don’t know what is…
:)
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
This morning
I was stabby and in a bad mood, now I am in such a great mood
I FUCKIN LOVE YOU ALL!
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
I love you too!
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Making a Mickey Grabs macro.
BRB.
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
uh
can you guys send over some of whatever you’re all on??
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
I HAVE TO USE MY CAPS LOCK CUZ MY SHIFT KEY IS ALL KOMIKAZI’D OUT
"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)
KOMIKAZI!!!!!!11 PLAYOFFS!!!!!11
ITS NOT CAPS LOCK
ITS THE BILLY MAYS KEY
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That's funny...
Alix said the same thing in Montreal.
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
Help!
I need some links of some badass pics of Mickey Grabs. Daylife is a fail.
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions
thank you!
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
already following him
Also sent him a welcome message LOL
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
oooh
I should too!!
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright
Head over to the Chatty Cathy folks
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
When is
The Komisarek piece going up?
The Handsome Man's Guide To Life- Now With 300% More Handsome, Thanks To Mike Komsiarek!
BOOOOOO
(843): the red head has a bf
(1-843): just because there's a goalie doesn't mean u can't score
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 2, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
CHATTY CATHY!!!!1
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
wow
So Scuderi is worth $3.6M per for 4yrs…
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions
that's pretty insane
I wonder how much beachemein is going for. I seriously think he’s gonna get a good chunk of change….
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
2.5M
was cuz of the kick save in game 6 or 7, i forget
The Leafs may not win everygame, but they will beat the shit out of you
Truculence FTW
holy shit
the excitement in here is off the charts. did you guys all bump some lines of coke with wade redden this afternoon?? and when did we stop thinking komisarek is a douche? either way, i’m in. the mob has spoken.
this is great news about grabs. i had pineapple last night in anticipation of this signing, knowing i wouldn’t have it again for another 2 or 3 years.
oh, and i roll in a civic too, when i’m not using my metropass (or driving the fam around in the CRV – team honda!).
I still think Komisarek is a douche!
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 2, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Can I just go on record here...
I know we signed Grabovski which means our offense won’t be totally atrocious…
but we still don’t really have a true #1 NHL centre at this point.
I really don’t think highly of komisarek – but I like him more than Garnet Exelby.
I also would like Burke to stop signing craptastic tough guys that can’t do anything other than pummel the opposition into the ice. It’s one thing to go after guys like Beauchemin, Moen, or even Ian Laperriere, who are tough as nails and still provide ACTUAL hockey. It’s another thing entirely when you’re handing out contracts to guys that likely end up in the ECHL on the off chance that they might turn into the next Wade Belak.
On another note, why is NOBODY ON THE FREAKING PLANET DISCUSSING Stålberg?
Everyone talks about Bozak and Hanson like they’re the only guys we signed out of the NCAA… we actually DRAFTED Stålberg, and he produced more points than either of those guys, and he was top 10 in the Hobey Baker award voting… like seriously… how do you guys forget about this crap?
Man I’m glad I’m around to beat you all over the head with it from time to time.
P.S. I’m relieving tension after the first day of Summer School.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
Stalberg
I have not forgotten about him, LD is going to marry him.
Also, a #1 center is a hard thing to find – especially in free agency. Who’s really available to fit that role??
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Was there a “true” NHL center out there that Burke would even consider? Last years’ highest earning free agent centers are Sundin, Sakic, and Koivu, all of whom are 35+ and way too old for a rebuilding club. Cammalleri is technically a center, but Burke sure as hell wasn’t interested in him and neither am I for 6 million. Then Brendan Morrison? Jason Williams? Tyler Arnason?
The free agent class wasn’t great, and for whatever reason I doubt Burke’s going to pull a #1 center out of somebody via trade. I just don’t know what Leafs fans were expecting from this offseason. Actually I think I know what you were, based on your blog, but still.
Madden
who signed with the Hawks would have, for this team, been a perfect #1.
pointless now, just saying, guys were out there. Madden is also tough as nails, kill penalties, hits and can fly…
goals, not so much. but they’re overrated i hear….
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I would've liked Madden
but he is NOT a #1 center
"Life is just a place where we spend time between games. Hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death." - Fred Shero
by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
for THIS team, he’d have worked. Especially as a stop gap. I’m not buying the whole “playoffs or bust” crap Burke is spewing anymore…
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
He never said playoffs or bust, you did. He stated his goal was to make the playoffs, and that every player on this team’s goal should be to win the Stanley Cup. Just because something’s your goal doesn’t mean you’re going to achieve it right away.
Burke was stating the obvious, that just because our club will be bad doesn’t mean that his players aren’t expected to compete and play as if they’re going to win. The fact that the fans and media ran away with a comment like that doesn’t mean he’s somehow been lying this whole time.
as an ardent supporter of Burke
i’d think you’d know my implications. I apologize.
Having spent the last 48 hours defending (what feels like) every single comment i’ve made here, i’m beginning to edit where i shouldn’t.
firstly. Right then and there, yes i said “playoffs or bust.” Burke did say at the end of the season that he was pissed we missed the playoffs and that “We want to be in the playoffs next year. It’s that simple.”" So, semantics being what they are, no he did not say “playoffs or bust.” He certainly didn’t say wait and see, or we’re going to build slowly. He did say, “We want to be in the playoffs next season.”
Admittedly, he expounds upon that thought by stating it’s difficult to tell at the end of the season whether or not it’s a realistic goal. That does not change the fact that it’s his goal, but it does give him some lawyeristic wiggle room to not make himself look silly should the goal not be obtained. Here, is where I stand by Burke. As a fan of this team, I agree it should always be our goal to make the playoffs, every year. To what degree are we willing to sacrifice and pay for that goal is entrusted to our GM. Brian Burke gets paid the big bucks because he knows how to build a team. I have no doubt in that.
What I do doubt is the sincerity with which he expressed his goal. I’m not sure there’s a single person (beyond eyebleaf maybe…) that believes with the moves Burke has been able to accomplish, that we’re any closer to being a playoff team. Tougher, bigger, nastier. Absolutely. Playoff bound? Not so much. And, that’s OK. I don’t fault Burke for not getting his number one targets signed, in the Sedins. I question the logic in his approach, but I have the benefit of hindsight, so we’ll call it an honorable attempt to get closer to his goal. Plan b, if what we’ve accomplished is in fact that, does not move us closer to that goal for next season (his targeted time frame, need i remind you.)
So, long story short, Brian Burke is making moves that he believes will make this team a playoff team this coming season. Or at least, if I believed what he said, he is. And, I’m not really feeling it right now.
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
It all depends on how hard you’re reading into that statement. Burke wants to be in the playoffs. He also wants all his draft picks to become roster players, while all the other prospects bust. He wants to make the playoffs without sabotaging the future success of the club, and he’s managed to not trade away any prospects or draft picks so far (something Cliff did many times by this point in the season).
If you think Burke went out and made a promise with that statement I’ll tell you you’re wrong, and I made a point to say so in a blog post at the end of the season if you’ll check my profile. If you think Burke honestly believes he hasn’t improved this club’s chances of winning, both this year and into the future, I would also say you’re wrong. Burke believed we needed physicality to win, and he added it while making the club younger. If that’s actually a component that will help us I’m not sure either, I’m too used to watching our butter-soft team get rolled and I haven’t paid nearly enough attention to guys like Exelby, Orr, and Stuart.
But Burke hasn’t been disingenuous with his statements. Paul Maurice guaranteed that we’d make the playoffs. Burke just said he wants to, that every player on the club should have it as a goal, and that it’s embarrassing when we don’t make it. The difference should be clear, and if you think it’s double-speak then I don’t know what to say.
we'll agree to disagree
and i think i’ve been Burkian enough in my comments to state my position and leave enough wiggle room to not look the fool.
i made no absolute statements about desired goals or expectations. he did. i like them.
are we getting closer to them? time will tell.
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Man I’m glad I’m around to beat you all over the head with it from time to time.
We don’t mention Stålberg individually for the same reasons we barely mention Bozak and Hanson: We’ve never/barely seen them play. Sure, Stålberg did some good work in the NCAAs and you’re pretty jazzed but personally I’ve never seen him play. Lots of bums have been Hobey Baker winners/nominees. He’s one more shot at a good player.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 3, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh and I ride a bicycle at this point...
and I like the TTC… buses are awesome first thing in the morning.
Although I drive a pretty sweet Nissan Altima when I actually have to leave the city.
My finacee used to drive a civic but her back right speaker sounded like it was passing gas whenever the music had remotely any bass at all. It was also rusted to hell and back… so we ditched it for a Toyota Corolla, which we then sold when we moved into the city.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
- Sir Winston Churchill
I'm pretty sure he's talking about the Leafs.
by Steve Burtch on Jul 2, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This is the funniest comment in the whole thread. Rec’d. Well done, Steve.
by general borschevsky on Jul 3, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Pension Plan Puppets
Related FanShots on Pension Plan Puppets
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Latest Puck Daddy - NHL from Yahoo! Sports
- Thursday’s Three Stars: Max Pac hat trick; Chris Phillips’ memorable 1,000th game
- It’s over: Montreal’s Scott Gomez finally ends goalless streak (Video)
- Scott Hartnell’s goal celebration now includes fighting Dion Phaneuf (Video)
- Puck Previews: Leafs meet Flyers; Steve Yzerman not playing in Winter Classic Alumni Game?
- Three theories on why Hurricanes might pull Tuomo Ruutu off trading block
SBNation.com Recent Stories
StatCounter
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
