Brian Burke is Not Here To Make Friends.
by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 9, 2009 5:00 AM EDT
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PrintWe've had a busy week with all the moves Papa Burke has made. I hear he's out fishing, and really the dude deserves a break. Provided "fishing trip" isn't code for "seeing an Argentinian woman of the night". Really he doesn't care what you think, he is too busy being a baller GM.
Onto the links, lovelies;
- DGB with the run down on the tampering case. Come for the insight, stay for the Wellwood jokes.
- This post is actually kinda for the ladies...The General might have a mancrush on Tomas Kaberle. How does that make you feel, Eyebleaf?
- Our handsome and mustachioed fashionista, Archimedies with the style inventory of the Monster.
- Oh you crazy satirists! Fixing the NHL to attract more people, you crazy!
- So what is going on with this Rickard Wallin cat? Here's a timetable on him.
- I love camp! I hope they sing songs like the Jonas Brothers...Oh wait...here is the Leafs prospects camp roster notes.
- Wait...a hockey player? Writing about hockey? Where did you ever get an idea like that? Gabriel Desjardin writes about the San Jose Sharks. Good on you, kitten.
- Now that the dust has settled since the draft, here's a look at who made some good moves. The Leafs made the list. Chicka chicka yeahhh.
- Mirtle goes a bit more in depth with that whole Chris Pronger and Philly contract.
Anything I missed, drop in the comments or email it to me and I will tidy up the list on your lunch break.
Lunchtime Powerup;
You know, maybe we should be kinder to our foes for allowing the Leafs to be so awesome....
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F1RST!!!1
I beat Eyebeleaf!
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You certainly did beat eyebeleaf. But eyebleaf has yet to make a comment, so he still has the chance.
Oh, and it will always be known as “hiking the Appalachian Trails”.
Anyway, check out steve’s post about the Leafs prospects camp. You wish the legendary Toronto beat reporters would provide with some detail about the aspiring Leafs, but really, it’s more important to find out about Carlton the Bear’s religious views.
Supporter of the Sergei Berezin "Give and Go" - You give me puck, then you go to hell
Two points-
The “Argentinian woman of the night” is not, actually, a woman of the night. She is a professional international commodities broker who is “soul mate” to the cheater in question, which raises q’s about how he’s going to reconcile with his wife- will he have his own soul exorcised so that he can be a soulless, zombie-like empty shell of a man? Which would, of course, make him a shoo-in for the ’12 nomination- Sandford/Palin- you investigate, we decide! . And remember folks, marriage is now between one man, one woman, and one beautiful Argentinian chiquita on the side.
Also, Carlton the Bear is a nihilist and an opium addict- how else could a magnificent wild animal tolerate captivity and the lack of a Stanley Cup without snapping and killing an entire section of visiting Sens fans?
"We've had an ongoing problem with Grabovski this year." Bob Gainey, 4/04/09
by kidkawartha on Jul 9, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
On Blogger shortly before I departed they allow you to answer a random question for your profile. Since no one ever clicked my profile no one ever saw mine but I’ve always liked it:
You have a red jar of cedar chips. Why do moths miss the forest?
Red cedar chips are a plea-revolt, a plea for new humanism. However, even the supposed frivolity of the moth cannot provide sufficient justification for such a sleight on the authority of the forest.
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I’ve never seen someone combine politics and hockey in such a coherent manner.
A Nation of Masochists TRUCULENCE!! It's not just a word. It's a way of life.
Wow, I just blacked out there for a second. What’d I miss?
"We've had an ongoing problem with Grabovski this year." Bob Gainey, 4/04/09
I keep telling PPP we need commenter awards....
(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 9, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
And I keep telling you it’s a good idea.
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by PPP on Jul 9, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
/rolls up newspaper smacks Arch on the nose
NO!
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Jul 9, 2009 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Wallin has said the he would like to keep playing with gustavsson… plz sign him or he’ll be very sad lonely little center out there in the cruel world…
miss u, CR baby...u want 2 get back 2gether? - now with lots of Ducks love
RE-TWEETED!
sadly though I am here to make friends…because more is better!
"I'm not surprised in anything that has happened." - Brian Burke
by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 9, 2009 7:29 AM EDT reply actions
I have an assignment for you, Leafs fans...
Project “C’est Something NIce” announced.
jrwendelman
The Artist Formerly Known as "Junior", who blogs at heroesinrehab.ca/blog
"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
You want me to be nice?
Yeesh. That’s gonna take some work.
I'll be on the veranda, since you're already on the cross.
oh…it’s all backhanded nice…which is fun!
"I'm not surprised in anything that has happened." - Brian Burke
by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 9, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Even being backhanded nice is tough for me right now. But I’ll put my best people on it.
I'll be on the veranda, since you're already on the cross.
we all know you got the skills.
"I'm not surprised in anything that has happened." - Brian Burke
by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 9, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for the link, Wrap. That one was especially for the ladies. Inspired by the volleyball picture.
by general borschevsky on Jul 9, 2009 8:36 AM EDT reply actions
its like top gun, only the mild undertones of male eroticism are welcome
Because Taking The Leafs Seriously Is Not An Option
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 9, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hiiighwaay… tooo the… DANGER ZONE!!!
Being a Leaf fan here requires one to be sufficiently lubricated... and truculent!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8rZWw9HE7o
"We've had an ongoing problem with Grabovski this year." Bob Gainey, 4/04/09
Wallin
there is no definite timetable on when he might sign.
Oh God. Not again.
A Nation of Masochists TRUCULENCE!! It's not just a word. It's a way of life.
there might be an International House of Pancakes, but it’s definitely the Swedish House of Waffles!!
"I'm not surprised in anything that has happened." - Brian Burke
by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 9, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Oh, I see what you did there.
Zing!
jrwendelman
The Artist Formerly Known as "Junior", who blogs at heroesinrehab.ca/blog
"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)
Wallin’s four year contract with Farjestads includes a clause which allows him to sign with an NHL team, but that clause is only in effect until July 15th.
That’s kind of a time-table, isn’t it? I mean, that’s like what, six days away? We’ll know by Wednesday.
But what kind of a player is Wallin?
“Rickard Wallin, in our opinion, could take Dominic Moore’s job from last year… tenacious defensively and good on faceoffs, but has offensive upside; he actually led Farjestads in scoring last year. This is a complete hockey player.”
Oh ya.
by general borschevsky on Jul 9, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
With Burke gone fishing, I wonder if this deal happens. He sounds alright but comparing him to Moore might reflect a third line centre rather than top 2 line centre. Which pushes Stajan up again. Although, we need faceoff guys, we are terrible.
"I'm not surprised in anything that has happened." - Brian Burke
by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 9, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Who cares about Wallin? Burke wanted to sign him as a favor to Gustavsson, I doubt Wallin is good.
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sounds like you need to do a flowchart again
"I'm not surprised in anything that has happened." - Brian Burke
by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 9, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Box 1: Is Wallin a good player?
Box 2: No he’s not.
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short and sweet.
"I'm not surprised in anything that has happened." - Brian Burke
by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 9, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Would you rather him or Dominic Moore?
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by PPP on Jul 9, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Despite never seeing him play I’d rather have him than Moore.
A Nation of Masochists TRUCULENCE!! It's not just a word. It's a way of life.
Can I have Moore and Todd Bertuzzi?
Playing on the same line?
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by Down Goes Brown on Jul 9, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
that’s Burke’s rule hence neither is willing to sign.
"I'm not surprised in anything that has happened." - Brian Burke
by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 9, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
and thank Zeus for that.
A Nation of Masochists TRUCULENCE!! It's not just a word. It's a way of life.
I don’t think anyone’s expecting him to be a superstar or the answer to our
“scoring problem”
A Nation of Masochists TRUCULENCE!! It's not just a word. It's a way of life.
He’s a Sami Pahlsson-type player so if he does sign I assume it’s because Sammy and Moen wanted too much money.
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Plus Sami was signed by the Blue Jackets, IIRC.
Being a Leaf fan here requires one to be sufficiently lubricated... and truculent!
plus we need centers and Moen is a winger
"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 9, 2009 12:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow, so I didn’t forget too many links. Y’all are happy?
I didn’t even link my new post. It’s not exactly relevant to our interests…
(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 9, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions
Hmmm, now PPP can check off the “fan of underrated movie score composers” box on the PPP member’s census.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMB8vv18ehE
Warning- NSFW. :)
"We've had an ongoing problem with Grabovski this year." Bob Gainey, 4/04/09
Kabby a Leaf for life
That post from the General won me over. I vote no to trading Kabby, unless my doors are completely blown off.
Re-up with him until he’s 35 at a similar cap hit, with maybe a slightly more flexible NTC and I’m fine. The only flaw in his game is his physicality and he’s not much of a shutdown Dman. He does everything else astonishingly well. He’s the best value the Leafs have gotten out of someone at his draft position in my lifetime.
He hasn’t been the same completely since that cheapshot in NJ two (?) seasons ago, but I’m hoping it’s more due to him being uninspired by the rebuild and constant rumours than with anything being physically wrong with him.
Kaberle should be a Leaf for life.
Welcome to the tribe. Get acquainted with the reply button and the auto refresh and you’ll do just fine.
Yes, Kabby can be a divisive issue around these part. But I think we can agree he is a gentleman.
(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 9, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
i also want to pinch his cheeks
Because Taking The Leafs Seriously Is Not An Option
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 9, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
They are already rosy enough!
'But I don't want to go among mad people' Alice remarked.
'Oh, you can't help that' said the Cat 'we're all mad here'.
that’s something we all agree on.
I’m definitely on the fence. I really don’t think we can replace him at all if we trade him, but if we can trade him for a possible franchise cornerstone (which is what I see Kessel as being) then it’s hard to say no. But really, I think I’d rather 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 9, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
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