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TSM has heard a few things that there may be a three team deal involving the Leafs, Sharks and Hawks in the works.
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I’m sure this will be in the FTB tomorrow, but I was hoping to get a jump on speculaton tonight.
Cam Barker is an RFA, which I find interesting.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Marleau is the one on the move from the Sharks.
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by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
I’d like to think something like this could happen. Maybe Ryan Clowe or Torrey Mitchell…but Marleau seems to be the right salary amount to dump. Does Kaberle make sense on the Sharks or Hawks (puck moving defensemen already in place)
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 2, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Kaberle doesn’t seem to fit at all. If the Sharks want to do some salary dumping, I could see us being involved, but I have no idea what they’d be interested in. Maybe some bit parts from our D, and a good prospect (Tlusty?)
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by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, Kabs is no fit. I imagine the excess d-men seem possible for this kind of move. Finger/MvR/Stralman maybe? and Tlusty going might cause some Leaf fans to explode!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 2, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
If it’s Kabby for Marleau straight up, that makes sense, but as TSM says in the article 3way deals just never happen anymore…
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I expect nothing from this, so if anything happens, I’ll be equally stunned and pleased
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 2, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Kaberle would be a fit for the Sharks though. I have little idea what they can offer (I’m not convinced the Sharks will move Marleau), but as for Chicago, Byfuglien, Brouwer, or Ladd would be a few players they’ll move to relieve their salary cap and open up spots amongst their forward ranks.
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Sharks are in the same spot themselves. I think they’re in the neighborhood of $51M or $52M in salary already.
If they take on a Kabby, although cheap, they’ll need to ship something back with at least equal value if they want to leave any wiggle room.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
San Jose is tight up on the cap, with lots of d-men signed to contracts (just like the Leafs!) and not many forwards. $5 mill to sign 5-7 forwards, including Ryan Clowe and Torrey Mitchell.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 2, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
There was a link somewhere that the Sharks were working on a multi-year deal with Clowe, so we’ll see if they’re going to move him. Cheechoo is someone I’m looking at as a definite trade piece.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
the Cheech looks like he needs a new home just to get him going again. Think they’d take Stempniak for him?
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 2, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
they make the same amount cap hit wise i think, or darn close…
probably not.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah..its close…too close for salary dumping…Marleau would be an epic #1 centre though
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 2, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, actually I was thinking Cheechoo would be one of the pieces for Heatley, since I’m under the impression that San Jose is talking trade to clear space for Heatley.
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honestly they could trade Marleau straight up for him…and dump the Cheech on the Leafs for Stajan!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 2, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Marleau would skate circles around Spezza. Patty gets a bad rap, and Wilson did have some justifiable beefs with the guy, but he’s night and day compared to giggles.
sens fans would crap their pants when they realize just how one dimensional he is next to Marleau.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
This is precisely why I feel that Marleau is going nowhere. If San Jose really wanted to get rid of him, they would have offered Marleau for Heatley straight up a while go. I believe Marleau also has a NTC, so it’s unlikely he’ll waive it to come to Toronto due to his contentious relationship with Ron Wilson (Marleau can’t stand Wilson), as alluded by you.
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ah darn
I forgot about the Marleau/Wilson thing. I will now proceed to stop hoping to se ehim in a Leafs jersey anytime soon.
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by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Pavelski anyone?
He’s a top 6 center buried behind Thornton and Marleau. He plays well enough to force the Sharks to shift Patty to wing.
Also, he’s awesome. And a yank to boot. He’ll fit right in with our Polish contingent…
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
AND
he’s only 24…
hasn’t peaked yet. He could very well have #1 center potential.
AND
Wilson loves him.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
this
is intriguing. Very very intriguing.
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by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Both Cheechoo (RW) and Pavelski © are righties btw.
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Pavelski
copyright kidkawartha!
Righty’s a good thing. we’re got how many righty forwards, 2?
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, it’s bad. The more I think of it, the more I could see Burkie targeting one of these two just for that reason.
If you type a C between brackets, you get copyright Pavelski!
I’m going to file the patent in the morning.
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I would be happy with either of these guys.
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by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
If Torrey Mitchell signs, we could have the Mitchell-Mitchell-Mitchell line. :)
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No, the Fuck-yeah-yeah-yeah line.
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I want it to happen just for that line name.
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no lie
i love Torrey Mitchell.
of course, he did break his femur and is just coming back from it. a little wary…
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know him that well (not enough Fins games on CBC), but damn, I’d love to see Cheechoo as a Leaf.
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I like Mitchell too
fast little bugger, with a nose for the net. I’m not sure if he’s that much better than Stepniak though, and he had a horrible leg injury last year.
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by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
His points seem a little low for you to like him so much, blurr. What’s the draw in a few sentences or less?
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he’s bottom 6, not a points guy. Just a smart energy line guy.
He’s not big, but he’s fast, so he hits with a lot of speed coming from him. He’s smart and responsible enough without the puck to have seen some PK time, despite how young he is and how deep the Sharks are..
short enough?
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Perfect. Do we need more energy guys? Or do we need to move someone?
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I tried reading up on Hanson somemore to try an d get a pulse for where Burke sees him. The only quote i’ve found is that Burke thinks Hanson is a Blake Wheeler type. Top 6 banger with the potential to score goals through sheer force of will (ok, those are now my words, but the Blake Wheeler is Burke…)
So, if he sees him as a top 6 guy, then someone like Poni, Stemps, Stajan or Blake needs to go.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
how?
they have Dan Boyle, I’ve heard he’s a pretty good puck moving defenseman
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by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m thinking Kaberle would be a great replacement for Rob Blake, who’s on his last legs and only signed for this season.
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but
that would be a trade later this season, doesn’t make sense when you already have Rob Blake.
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by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
I don’t think the Sharks want Kaberle right now.
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I think they’re fine on D. They need leadership up front. You know, more of a Bill Guerin type. I don’t see anything on our roster that could help them there. Chicago?
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by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Mayers
might be what they’re looking at
not too much money. helps solve for the loss of whatshisname…
shoot, complete blank on the guy
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Goc?
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by Karina on Jul 2, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
nope
Grier!
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
wait
he’s still with them
but then, it does give them an option to fill Goc’s roll, so the idea still works
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought Grier was a UFA and San Jose has decided not to bring him back.
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me to, but i’m getting conflicting reports. the more i think about it though, the more i’m certain he’s gone
either way, they need some checking guys…
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
ahhhh
I thought you meant their checking center.
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
San Jose didn’t offer Goc a qualifying offer. Wilson said and I quote, “it’s probably time for him to move on for another opportunity.”
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yeah
which is why they’d need someone to fill that role
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking Goc would be the piece that gets traded to Toronto, since he’s a C and 25 years of age.
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but
isn’t he a free agent now?
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
right
and when there’s no qualifying offer for an RFA… they become a UFA… don’t they?
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Ooooh
Good suggestion!
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Perhaps, but they’re clearing salary for what I suspect, Dany Heatley. I’m convinced the Leafs get another d-man in return if this goes through, someone like Huskins or Murray.
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Dany Heatley
seems like such a bad idea for the Sharks. The last thing they need is another highly skilled forward who coasts in big game situations.
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Ok, my wonderful Leaf peeps, I’m out. Masonary pointing in the AM. Thanx for not crucifying me for the Wendel/Komisarek post……
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess they’re convinced a first line of Marleau-Thornton-Heatley would offset their goal-scoring deficiencies.
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in the playoffs?
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Replace Cheechoo’s production most likely.
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but
Cheechoo was one of their best forwards in the playoffs
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Playoffs means nothing to San Jose. :P
Plus, Cheechoo was low on the depth chart, even with a new coach on board. Sharks are trying to change their culture, but they aren’t/can’t trade the big guns.
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hmm
I would be thrilled to get Cheechoo…. but it seems silly to me for them to trade him.
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
As unfavourable as Heatley has become, I trade Cheechoo for Heatley in an instant.
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that’s what BTD and i were saying in another thread. Really getting the sense that Murray may just unload him, regardless the return
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
though Cheechoo gives you another $4 million to play with.
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Getting Cheechoo in Toronto would be a home run for Burke.
by general borschevsky on Jul 3, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
dun da dun dun
dun da dun dun daaaaa
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 2, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
The Sharks need to do something. They’ve choked too many times. Anaheim destroyed them this year on the back of prime time goal tending and having a big time forward who actually turned up.
I’d be very surprised if both Marleau and Thornton returned to the Sharks.
Whether either of them end up in Toronto is another matter.
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GREEAT
there goes that FTB link!
/harumph
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
I Just Took A Look At Chicago's Roster on nhlscap.com
They have 9 players listed as RW’s
Hossa
Sharp
Kane
Byfuglien
Skille
Kopecky
Burish
Brouwer
Versteeg
Kane, Skille & Burish all have one year left, and Brouwer & Versteeg are currently RFAs.
Given the Leafs serious hole on RW, I could see one of Skille, Burish or Brouwer coming to us, along with maybe some salary from San Jose (assuming that’s the team making room for Heatley)
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Byfuglien, Brouwer and Burish would be my guesses.
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Buf makes a little more coin, closer to Kabby dollars, ($3M cap hit)
Ben Eager would be nice. LW, but also an RFA. 25 yrs young. Brouwer, RFA @ 23. those are guys i can get behind…
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by blurr1974 on Jul 2, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m going by what pieces Chicago would be most willing to move in any trade. Buff is going to make serious dough due to his so-called potential (Western Conference’s version of Milan Lucic), and so would Brouwer. Burish is a physical energy player, so maybe Chicago finds him valuable like you said, but he’s due for a raise. Ladd is another forward I can see getting moved.
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This Hossa deal has really handcuffed them.
Any deal has to see the Leafs take on a more salary than the others and then that Kubina deal looks better…
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I wish he’d tell us even if things don’t work out.
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Great
now when this deal doesn’t happen, I’m gonna be extra bummed out that we didn’t get Pavelski, Buf and Eager. for Kabby and spare parts.
/sigh
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
Gah
Me too :(
Oh well, onward and upwards!
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do not want
Bufgylidalfsnfna. Though he is a Burke player. He’s dumb and dirty.
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
sounds like some other guy wwe just signed.
whats his name…hmmm
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Komisarek?
Orr?
Exelby?
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yes
you are all correct.
BTW, I may already be madly in love with Orr…
He’s a different kind of dirty. Hard to explain the vague line I don’t want to cross with Komi, but Orr doesn’t pretend to be anything more than a brick wall on skates. with fists.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
but Buf is a diver. I hate that.
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
really> i just thought he couldn’t skate…
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah sure….. you get to NHL by falling that easily all the time.
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
hahaha
he’s an enormous body they stick in front of the net.
i really don’t recall ever seeing him skate….
OK, he is pretty useless, but I love him nonetheless.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
lol
he played D in junior…… had to skate back then.
I just was really pissed off at the horrible hooking call on that play and would rather listen to Luongo’s whining than Buf’s.
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Clowe
is re-signed…. $3.5mill. I will now check the Sharks cap numbers.
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:24 AM EDT reply actions
yikes
they’re at $51.9M right now, with a cap of $56M, they are right up against it now.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
and they really need to add some more players to fill out the roster, it looks like.
I smell a trade!
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Cheechoo, Erhoff, and prospect for Dany Heatley. I don’t see how San Jose and Chicago make great trade partners for salary relief, and I have no idea why Toronto just doesn’t deal with each of them separately.
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Toronto likely needs to get something of value + cap relief from one to have something to trade the other. If this scenario is close to being true.
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Perhaps the “blockbuster” is between San Jose and Ottawa, while the Leafs and Chicago all are involved because Toronto becomes the team to dump salary while the Leafs get draft picks and/or forwards. Otherwise, I can’t make sense of San Jose and Chicago actually giving up anything of value to each other because they both can’t add substantial salary.
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I’m coming to the same conclusion
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
So what you’re saying is that trying to understand this will hurt my head if it happens.
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but that’s still a bit IF
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
to a degree that certainly seems to make the most sense.
but to move that salary, we’re either talking a tonne of younger cheap guys, or some fairly established players pulling in coin.
the question for the leafs is who is that salary?
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I know the question posed on this fanshot is rhetorical, but I like to think that Burke is always working on a blockbuster deal.
Problem is, no one else seems to want to play.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jul 3, 2009 12:42 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
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so true…
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
hah good way of thinking of it
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by Karina on Jul 3, 2009 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Troll!
in the Grabbo thread!
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:52 AM EDT reply actions
Just Robert Ethan. Can’t reason with him so don’t even try.
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by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jul 3, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
it is so fun
and infuriating at the same time.
plus, he’s rather long winded. not the usual “U R LAME LOL” trolls are wanton to do
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
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by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Usually
Most of his facts are true(i stress Usually) but the conclusions he draws from them are waaaayyy out there. Myopic to the extreme.
"Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from weak minds."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Jul 3, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
yes
he fascinates me.
were you around for our last troll, I forget his name, but we called him Fuck Tank…
that guy was INSANE. also, fascinating to me.
"If you are going through hell, keep going." Sir Winston Churchill, a Leafs fan...
Stalk me here...
by blurr1974 on Jul 3, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t even understand what he says 90% of the time….
"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 3, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
all his posts are deleted. I want to read that insanity.
A Nation of Masochists TRUCULENCE isn't just a word, it's a way of life.
What a guy
his name was F*ck Tank Nation or something like that (with an asterisk in it I believe). Just a goof.
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