Hack The Bone! Hack The Bone!
by JP Nikota on Nov 30, 2010 6:56 AM EST
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PrintOur friend Steven Stamkos is back in town tonight, and the Leafs need to figure out how to stop him. It's crunch time in Toronto; they currently sit 13th in the East, seven "> // --> points out of a playoff spot, and need to string some wins together fast. Most of the folks covering the Leafs these days aren't overly optimistic.
James Mirtle writes that not only are we going to face Stamkos and Hedman tonight, but
Two days later, it’s the Edmonton Oilers and Taylor Hall in town, with the top pick in 2010 set to make his Toronto debut in his 25th NHL game.
On Saturday, the Boston Bruins bring in Tyler Seguin, last June’s No. 2 selection that the Leafs dealt away for the rights to Phil Kessel.
After that? Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals next Monday and Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.
In all, it’ll be a little like running the gauntlet of lottery drafts past the next nine days, with Toronto facing seven of the 14 players taken first or second overall since 2004.
'Hack the bone!' may be a reasonable tactic to resort to at this point.
Leaf News Links:
Leafs Nearly Out of Time to Demote Bozak
If Bozie plays in the next game against the Sens, he gives up his waiver eligibility. From Mirtle, over at Leafs Beat.
Hockey Royalty Gathers in Montreal for Pat Burns Funeral
Life of former NHL coach remembered Monday afternoon at downtown Montreal's Queen of the World Cathedral. From Sean Gordon over at The Globe.
Leafs Prepare for the Ghosts of Drafts Past - The Globe and Mail
Seven first or second overall picks from recent years ready to make life tough for Toronto. Wonderful. Just wonderful.
Bozak: There's Still Time To Get It Back
Jonas Siegel writes about Bozak's struggle to get out of his slump.
Leafs Embark on Crucial Stretch
Elliotte Friedman with some thoughts on the Leafs' situation.
Nochnaya Huligana: "Mikhail Stefanovich only wants to play hockey"
An interview translated from Russian.
Lowering the Bar?
Over at Vintage Leaf Memories, Michael Langlois reflects on how Quinn's work as coach and GM stacks up against Burke's.
Conn Smythe's Distinctive Sense of Fashion
This and more, over at Vintage Leafs.
Does Brian Burke Know Who the “Real” Leafs Fans Are?
Maplestirup doesn't agree with Burke's assessment that Leaf fans aren't angry.
Other Hockey Links:
Stevie Y Went To School, To Prove To Dad He's Not A Fool
Actually, he just hung out with Ken Holland for four years. From Dave Shoalts over at the Globe and Mail.
Team Canada World Juniors Selection Camp Invitees Named
Christopher Ralph over at the Hockey Writers breaks down the list. Brad Ross, one of the Leafs' second-round picks in the last draft, finds himself invited.
2011 NHL All-Star Fan Balloting After Two Weeks
It's not too late to get a couple of our Leafs in! Go vote! Vote ten times!
Finnish SM-Liiga Goal Locations, 2009-10 - Behind The Net
Interesting stuff from Hawerchuk.
Avs Acquire D Matt Hunwick from Bruins for D Colby Cohen
Sure, it's a minor trade, but all trades are worth noting.
Dumb and Damien
It's a Canucks fan's blog, but if you enjoy ripping on Damien Cox, head on over to read what Tom has to say. Mirtle responds with a couple of comments to this one, as well.
Fan Fiction: A Maple Leafs' Chat Room
A Wonderful World of Loser Domi production.
10/11 NHL All-Star Game: Marvel vs. DC
Kyle Larkin imagines a world where the All-Stars were real superheroes.
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Stamkos gets shut down by our defense and the monster, goes into 40 game goal scoring slump until Yzerman is forced to trade him back to his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs.
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by Chemmy on Nov 30, 2010 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, are they new shiny pucks?
Lebda can’t even come close to that.
by Death_By_Leafs on Nov 30, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
What if the bear didn’t rape him but instead just roughed him up a bit?
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you dont jus throw something like that out
Rule #20
by JaredFromLondon on Nov 30, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
The Mirtle article said the lineups could change before the game...
but am I the only one that sees a top line of MacArthur, Kadri and Kessel and thinks “Hey, maybe we can get some goals in tonight!”?
For once, I agree with this line shuffling, even if Kadri’s first NHL game starting at centre might be rough, thoughts of him passing to Kessel and Mac makes me smile.
Still want to see Wilson gone though.
I'm not a bandwagon Colts fan. I was there when Jeff George got drafted. That mustache still haunts my nightmares.
I don’t mind this shuffling either, and maybe we get lucky with Bozak and Versteeg together. I guess this means Mitchell gets second line wing? Or Brent?
Wilson:
“Johnnyy Fuckin’ Mitchell…. you know how I said your potential topped out as defensive forward and you should focus your mind on that. Well, never mind, second line for you, score some goals and save me my job bitch!”
Fire. Wilson. Now. Anger is more useful than despair.
by Peter de Chatham on Nov 30, 2010 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
From the article:
MacArthur – Kadri – Kessel
Caputi – Grabovski – Kulemin
Sjostrom – Bozak – Versteeg
Orr – Brent – Brown
I like ‘em too. That third line actually makes it look like we have depth… it also looks like Wilson may have realized he doesn’t actually have the players to go with Burke’s “two scoring lines, two checking lines” philosophy.
Lies. All lies.
John Mitchell: The Legend Continues
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by T is for Truculence on Nov 30, 2010 8:34 AM EST up reply actions
indeed you are correct
http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=544832
Fire. Wilson. Now. Anger is more useful than despair.
by Peter de Chatham on Nov 30, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
“it also looks like Wilson may have realized he doesn’t actually have the players to go with Burke’s "two scoring lines, two checking lines" philosophy.
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Yep, I think so too. Top 6 bottom 6 only works if you have lots of good scoring talent – but the Leafs lack that. So you need to go for a distributed scoring model instead.
Or to put it another way – the Leafs mostly won only when their defence or their 3rd/4th lines have scored. Putting some better goal scorers up against the other team’s lesser defencemen will give the Leafs goals. Yeah, they’ll give up a few more, but that’s not the problem right now.
Fire. Wilson. Now. Anger is more useful than despair.
by Peter de Chatham on Nov 30, 2010 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
I disagree somewhat
What that third line is (IMHO) is the perfect mix of defensive play and offense.
Versteeg is a noted 2-way player (seeing his most succesful offense coming from the third line)
Bozak was a highly rated prospect because he is known to have an all around game
Sjostrom is a defensive forward.
This is the kind of third line I want to see.
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you guys are meanies
/apathy face
by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 8:37 AM EST up reply actions
Nah, birky has a tough exterior but a heart of gold.
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unlike chemmy who has a heart of nails, and soft exterior
/apathy face
by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 8:57 AM EST up reply actions
Haha, “heart of nails” … that or barbed wire. Anyone else remember the movie “Barb Wire” ?
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lol yes pamela anderson ftw!
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by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 9:06 AM EST up reply actions
Some people make beds out of nails. They say it’s comfortable.
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If Damien Cox is good at one thing, it is uniting hockey fans in anger against him. Yup, the world could always use a little more hatred, and Cox is happy to oblige.
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by T is for Truculence on Nov 30, 2010 8:26 AM EST reply actions
and his moustache is douchey.
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by thenumber14 on Nov 30, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
At the end of the month he’ll shave it off and glue it to the top of his head.
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too bad he can’t do anything about his shit -eating grin…
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by thenumber14 on Nov 30, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
If John Locke and the dude from Mythbusters had a baby, it would look like Damien Cox during Movember
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Um, in what universe are Ovechkin, Malkin or Crosby “ghosts of drafts past”?
Ovechkin and Malkin were drafted in 2004 when the Leafs were widely considered one of the favourites in the East (along with Philly, Ottawa and Boston) and lost in the second round.
Crosby was drafted in 2005 via a league-wide lottery.
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More about 1st round draft picks are all awesome har har har.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 8:50 AM EST up reply actions
Narratives don’t force themselves.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 8:54 AM EST up reply actions
May as well just throw Pronger and Briere in there
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by James Mirtle on Nov 30, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
Shoalts you should get your own account. It’ll be confusing if you post as Mirtle here.
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Don’t worry Mirtle. You talk to bloggers all of the time. They’re happy with your work and see the progress being made for the future.It’s not the bloggers turning on you.
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After two games (and two L's)
Vesa Toskala has left Finnish club AIK
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The translation keeps referring to him as a “brow” hahaha
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by T is for Truculence on Nov 30, 2010 9:12 AM EST up reply actions
I just sent the original article to Dave Fuller. He’ll take care of it.
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The important thing is, it sounds like Toskala feels he played well.
Lies. All lies.
by betterforsome on Nov 30, 2010 9:23 AM EST up reply actions
there was something about some swiss team being intrested in him
Мы в любовь играли,
И как кровь из вены капает слеза.
Remember kids it's down the road not across the street
Cuz he plays like Swiss cheese?
/rimshot
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by T is for Truculence on Nov 30, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
but they said he played “ok”…
Мы в любовь играли,
И как кровь из вены капает слеза.
Remember kids it's down the road not across the street
Their “ok” is much more different then our “ok”
by PLAYOFFS!!!1 on Nov 30, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Awww sleza, I like Finns! I do! Just not that one.
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by T is for Truculence on Nov 30, 2010 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
hey,
new guy here.
random observation has inspired me to post.
carey price leads goaltender votes for the all-star game.
this… this is disheartening. can we close the gap between he and giggy?
or maybe initiate a last minute gustavsson write-in surge?
pretty please?
i’m fairly certain they’re the only deserving players on this team.
Not really our shtick. Price is currently the best goalie in the league, he deserves to get in. We’ll leave the ballot stuffing to the Habs and Penguins supporters.
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it’s not meant as a slight to Price, or even an attempt to unseat him.
i just see the gap between he and any leaf goalie (considering he is a write-in)
to be unfortunate, given much of this is based purely on favouritism.
the pride of leaf-land seems pretty low these days, is all i’m saying i guess.
There’s not too much to be proud of.
I think the only guy who deserves to go is Schenn, but I don’t think he’s getting in.
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by T is for Truculence on Nov 30, 2010 9:21 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t even watch the All-Star Game so I’m definitely not going to be bothering to vote someone who doesn’t deserve to be there into it.
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Haha, no need to retract at all. You made a statement and got a bunch of opinions on it – usually the way it works
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It wasn't a horrible idea. I'm all for ballot-stuffing to get Kessel in.
Giggy just does not deserve to play in the game. I’m not sure any Leafs do.
20 miles to Legoland!
by nhlcheapshot on Nov 30, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
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Don’t take it as a slight to you or take it personally. We merely disagree with your idea, nothing more.
Do keep in mind though that moral around these parts are fairly low these days, but again don’t take it personally.
by PLAYOFFS!!!1 on Nov 30, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks for joining, keep commenting.
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ya dont feel bad I tried that idea for my yotes, and it crashed and burned as well lol
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don’t worry guys, my computer came with a ‘disregarding feelings from the internet’ pamphlet. super helpful.
Does that rule out e-dating or is there an on/off switch?
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If it makes you feel better I chose Bryzgalov for my all-star goalie vote.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 30, 2010 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
I stuffed the ballot box with
Stamkos, Kopitar, Roy
Byfuglien, Weber
Hiller (protest vote because i won’t vote for price or thomas who are the two best goalies)
Byfuglien not being on the ballot basically proves they made the ballot before the season began.
Mike Weber: Free to roam the ice and take stupid boarding penalties once more.
Everything wrong with the Sabres is Drew Stafford's fault.
Stamkos, Toews, Crosby
Byfuglien, Weber
MONSTER!!!111 (write-in protest vote ftw)
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by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 30, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks man
I voted him to and hes not even visible in the leader board how sad is that.
He almost won the vezina and if the yotes make it to the playoffs again he will be in the run again.
But that doesn’t deserve getting on the leader board….
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what if you like being bitten hard?
… fair question I think. :D
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by AB_Positive on Nov 30, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
Banned.
Reason: Bruins worship.
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Bite me
Your roommate voted for Timmy T too.
In other news, how sad is it that the two best goalies this year are in our division?
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Price is playing well for a team with a lot of fans.
He certainly deserves to be there more than Luke Schenn.
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Couldn’t stop laughing about MLSE trying to get us to vote Schenn into the ASG. Stay at home defensemen: oh yeah.
Only guy we should be sending is Kessel.
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He’s 18th in the league in goal scoring and would be higher if he had linemates. If 24 forwards are going…
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Ballot-stuffing for Kessel is definitely in the cards, but his deserved-ness to be there is definitely debatable.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 30, 2010 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
Not snarking, but putting him with the best players to currently play the game is at worst, a debate.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 30, 2010 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
I’m still voting for Dion, this is the all captains game right?
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by thenumber14 on Nov 30, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Saw that, crazy
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
10 goals 1 assist
Kessel is 105th in points. But again, like Chemmy mentioned, line(team)mates
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Kessel’s produced at a higher level longer than 22 games.
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Kessel is 11th in goals among forwards from the eastern conference, so he could be on the 4th line at the all-star game (unless Burke was GM for the East. IF that was the case, that 4th line spot would be reserved for Colton Orr or John Mitchell).
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The difference is a lot of the guys ahead of him have actual breathing linemates who can skate and shoot.
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The fuck is that?
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
The difference is a lot of the guys ahead of him have actual breathing linemates who can skate and shoot.
This is in reference to?
a) Phil Kessel
b) John Mitchell
c) Colton Orr
d) all of the above
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Colton Orr scores more than John Mitchell and I think “All of the Above” isn’t living up to his potential.
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You want Caputi to come out of the press box for All of the Above? That’s not how Burke builds his teams (and it’s up to Wilson to make that change).
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All of the Above brings excellent intangibles to the room. He’s really changed the culture.
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Remember when fans boo’ed All of the Above and Burke went on a media offensive?
Then this week, he claimed the fans aren’t upset.
I guess it was the non-fans that were booing.
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Burke spoke to the real fans, the season ticket holders, and they aren’t upset. Thankfully, they speak for us all.
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They were concerned about the freshness of the Salmon in the Salmon Rolls though.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 9:59 AM EST up reply actions
“Sushi better than expected!”
“Enjoyed quiet lower bowl for business meetings!”
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by Chemmy on Nov 30, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
zig'd
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by maplestirup on Nov 30, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
“No goal horns to distract from Blackberry calls!”
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Apparently they “get it”
They see the progress
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by maplestirup on Nov 30, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
“Thought on ice product was pretty good for the AHL. Look forward to seeing some of these guys in the NHL one day. Confused about Marlies playing against the Rangers though.”
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by maplestirup on Nov 30, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
Good piece today.
I am not happy.
"That’s why stats are so important – anecdotal evidence just doesn’t cut it when you’re talking about history." - Bower Power
by The '67 Sound on Nov 30, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
I’m beyond being angry. You’ll get there in a week or so.
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It’s really liberating. I’ve accepted our fate and I’ve moved on.
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How Zen.
I think at this point the only thing that could push me over the edge is giving up our 2012 First Rounder.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Trade Schenn for Islanders’ (potential) 1st overall in 2011, then trade that to Boston.
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by maplestirup on Nov 30, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
I want to give up our 2012 first rounder.
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I was thinking about “how to fix this mess” and unless we can get Richards and Semin, I really think the only answer is to start the re-build anew—shoot for picks in 2012 and 2013, and then aim for the bumper UFA class of 2013.
I don’t see any other move out there that offers anything more than marginal improvement.
Does that mean I’m close to the acceptance phase?
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by The '67 Sound on Nov 30, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
So no more “Schenn for Stastny”?
"That’s why stats are so important – anecdotal evidence just doesn’t cut it when you’re talking about history." - Bower Power
by The '67 Sound on Nov 30, 2010 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
John Mitchell and a private skate with Wendel Clark for Semin and Carlson.
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nope. It’ll never happen. I know we’ll we won’t sign a first line UFA, we’ll probably trade for some terrible, over the hill contract and just be good enough next season to miss out on an elite talent in the draft. Whatever. Burke will be fired, they’ll try to start over, and we’ll all go through this again.
Negative. I am a meat popsicle.
This is the place I need to get to.
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by The '67 Sound on Nov 30, 2010 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
My hope is that Getzlaf and Perry decide they want to bring their talents to Bay Street.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
They aren’t the truly prominent 2013 UFA.
I’ll stop now.
"That’s why stats are so important – anecdotal evidence just doesn’t cut it when you’re talking about history." - Bower Power
by The '67 Sound on Nov 30, 2010 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Oh you’re RIGHT.
We could bring back Nik Antropov!
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No silly. I want to sign Alfie. I would be like the Sox signing a washed up Jeter.
For those curious who I’m actually referring to (and who will never, ever go UFA), here’s the list.
"That’s why stats are so important – anecdotal evidence just doesn’t cut it when you’re talking about history." - Bower Power
by The '67 Sound on Nov 30, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t think Iginla would play here, sorry man.
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Right goal, wrong guy.
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by The '67 Sound on Nov 30, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t see Ribeiro as being the guy to turn this around.
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Iginla to…
I’m not sure when the Pens can first extend him but I think by September 2012 if he hasn’t extended yet this place would be at Defcon 1. It would make Rick Nash look like a passing fancy.
Even though there is a 100% chance he re-ups.
"That’s why stats are so important – anecdotal evidence just doesn’t cut it when you’re talking about history." - Bower Power
by The '67 Sound on Nov 30, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
radical idea
Why doesn’t MLSE just buy another NHL team and trade all of their best players to Toronto?
Negative. I am a meat popsicle.
We thought of that years ago.
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by maplestirup on Nov 30, 2010 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
I think so.
I keep having this nagging doubt “OFFER SHEET THE WHOLE LEAGUE” but it’ll go away in a few more beers.
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Burke’s league-wide email: Here’s a league-max offer sheet. Someone, anyone, just sign it.
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by maplestirup on Nov 30, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
Thank you. That quote really irked me when Burke said it.
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by maplestirup on Nov 30, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
“Underground bunkers are very comfortable for meetings. Waiter, took forever to get me my glass of 92’ Merlot? I mean , how can one possibly respond to emails without my wine!”
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by thenumber14 on Nov 30, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
The ACC has 9 professional sommeliers and yet they serve plonk.
The Leafs have 5 execs running the team and yet they have 3 wins in their last 10 games.
Coincidence?
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Man that’d be a sweet job.
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by thenumber14 on Nov 30, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
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I met a guy on Saturday that is good friends with John Mitchell. Mitchell says Gustavsson is rock solid in practice, can’t get a goal on him (factor in the fact he’s JFM).
This guy I met though thinks that Gustavsson is the most inconsistent player on the Leafs. I laughed at him.
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 30, 2010 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
I actually LOL’d here at the office at that first paragraph.
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That guy sounds stupid.
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I dunno, I’m not shocked that Mitchell can’t score in practice.
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Toskala was making him look good all this time.
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by thenumber14 on Nov 30, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
I also made fun of his drinking game and he didnt talk to me the rest of the night.
I’m good at making friends.
20 miles to Legoland!
by nhlcheapshot on Nov 30, 2010 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
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Thanks for joining.
Monster will be the starter next year. Don’t want to waste it on Carolina.
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the monster will be the starter next year if his PK work improves. It’s his major weakness.
Fire. Wilson. Now. Anger is more useful than despair.
by Peter de Chatham on Nov 30, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
His PK performance is fine. The team’s PK performance blows.
The experiment failed: Get rid of the trapezoid.
by Bower Power on Nov 30, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
I hope we lose 15-0 tonight.
Fire Ron Wilson!
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Nov 30, 2010 9:31 AM EST reply actions
actually i agree. the more the better
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by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
We’ll make sure to stop so you two can exit the bandwagon shortly.
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i love leaf, but not wilson just need a laffer to get him out
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by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
I hope we score eight goals.
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And I hope Kulemin scores every fuckin’ one of them.
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OCTO-SCORER NIKOLAI KULEMIN
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by nhlcheapshot on Nov 30, 2010 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
Kule-Aid!
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
nuts to that
Kadri Gordie Howe Hat Trick FTMFW!
Fire. Wilson. Now. Anger is more useful than despair.
by Peter de Chatham on Nov 30, 2010 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
Why couldn’t Kadri have scored his 1st NHL goal on Saturday?
So many “Is that the kid you want?” jokes wasted…sigh
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I got to yell it in a pre-season game in Ottawa.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
to paraphrase some new age stuff
the best time for him to score his NHL first was Saturday.
The second best time is tonight.
Fire. Wilson. Now. Anger is more useful than despair.
by Peter de Chatham on Nov 30, 2010 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
I just hope Gustavsson has another good game. He’s one of the few bright spots this season, and I’d hate to see the poor guy get shelled by Stamkos and crew.
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I really hope the guys are apologizing profusely to him for not scoring goals.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
He’s pretty much the only thing worth watching on this team right now.
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but…but…Kulemin.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
That’s for sure. He’s going to see a lot of shots coming from the Stamkos area tonight, especially if the Leafs get into penalty trouble.
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Seriously, just play the PK 4 on 3 and have one forward just follow Stamkos wherever the hell he goes.
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We’ll call this the “Chemmy Stamkos Exclusion Clause”.
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Basically, tell Freddy Sjostrom that for every powerplay goal Stamkos scores, Burke is going to raze an IKEA
Stamkos will not see that puck for a second on the PP
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wilson – Freddrick, do you know what Stamkos called you during warm ups?
Shoestorm- no…what?
wilson – ‘leans in close and whispers’ Finnish!
Shoestorm – REEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAGUH!
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 30, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
He’s going to see a lot of shots coming fromthean inexplicably wide open Stamkosareatonight,especially ifwhen the Leafs get into penalty trouble.
Fixed.
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and you, Yotes Lover, are one of the best performance artists to grace this site in a long time. Your comments are is like Burtch posting while on some type of hallucinatory drug binge.
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maybe we should ask them for a referral for their dealer?
by PLAYOFFS!!!1 on Nov 30, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
Seriously, just tell Aulie to not worry about anything else and shadow Stamkos.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
Seriously just have someone punch him in his face repeatedly.
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It’s not like Orr is gonna have anything better to do
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That would have been my plan B. I’d say that would be a job for Cheese if he was healthy. Can we call up Brad Ross for one game? Fuck just tell Kadri to do it.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
RAD BOSS
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by thenumber14 on Nov 30, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
that would be hilarious to see.
“Stamkos goes for the shot….Waits whats this Coltor Orr has just punched him in the face….”
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see, that’s why i’ve never seen the instigator penalty as such a huge deterrent.
the leafs lose orr for a few games, they don’t play stamkos too much that night.
am i missing something?
that may be worth the 3 or 5 game suspension
/apathy face
by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
Ya you could just rotate Orr and bring up rosehill they do it every three games
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this is a fantastic strategy
/apathy face
by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
I thought the first instigator was free anyway?
Mike Weber: Free to roam the ice and take stupid boarding penalties once more.
Everything wrong with the Sabres is Drew Stafford's fault.
If it is, just do a rotation… do callups as the freebies get used up. Hell, it might even be a good use of a Finger.
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by AB_Positive on Nov 30, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Colton Orr lines up across from Stamkos for a faceoff
Hey Stammer, Burkie wants to know if you will not re-up with the Bolts and instead agree to an offer sheet from him this summer. Before you answer, know this. If you say no, I’m going to punch in your face like coach told me to. Your call.
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I think theres a few other young guys around the league who could use such advise
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by Yotes Lover on Nov 30, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
He should actually just say that. Anyone have Orr’s email?
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by maplestirup on Nov 30, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
“Also past instances in which I professed to like you were false.”
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 30, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
This should be the plan for every soon-to-be UFA the Leafs face for the rest of the year.
Colton Orr: Enforcer and assistant GM
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by AB_Positive on Nov 30, 2010 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Just not against the Canucks.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
It’ll be just like the epic fight scene in They Live, except of trying to get players to put on the glasses, Orr will be yelling “SIGN THE FUCKING CONTRACT! SIGN IT!”
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OBEY
SCORE
I WOULD DO THE KESSEL DEAL RIGHT NOW
/apathy face
by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
[img – Lebda falls down as opposing player scores]
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by AB_Positive on Nov 30, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
“Also score an own goal we really need the help.”
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Ron wilson press conference
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by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
I think this be a better plan for getting Stamkos than the previous plan of “Hey, does this rag smell like chloroform to you?”
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by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 30, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Hey Steve, remember how Gary Roberts taught you to be in shape? well he taught Colton how to eat peoples faces….tonight you have the flu
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by JaredFromLondon on Nov 30, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Did Luca Caputi shit on Ron Wilson’s carpet or something?
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Maybe Stamkos is afraid of Crabs?
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
I’ve been sayin that for the past month!!
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Nov 30, 2010 11:06 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
PUTI IN! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! PUTI OUT!
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by FiftyMissionCap on Nov 30, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
hahahaha!
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by Matt_Roberts on Nov 30, 2010 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
Wh….what?
The experiment failed: Get rid of the trapezoid.
by Bower Power on Nov 30, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
http://theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1350
22GP 9G 3A 12Pts -3
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Tied for worst +/- on the team.
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Other important counterpoint:
Mike Zigomanis: 15GP 3G 9A 12pt +3
Mike Weber: Free to roam the ice and take stupid boarding penalties once more.
Everything wrong with the Sabres is Drew Stafford's fault.
Waivers
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Well thank God we sent him down then, eh?
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THANK GOD
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He’s been waived in the past 30 days hasn’t he?
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Stat line
Crabb is the highest scoring Marlie who can be called up to fill in a forward slot. Hodgman only has an AHL contract and would have to clear waivers if given an NHL contract. Richmond plays D. Kids got 9 goals, let’s see what he can do.
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whoa i hope this puts the leafs in a CRABBY mood
…
/apathy face
by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
CRABB PEOPLE CRABB PEOPLE
what? is it only me who thinks this when I see his name?
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by thenumber14 on Nov 30, 2010 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
Only cheering for Crabb if he skates sideways with his hands above his head.
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and makes pinching motions with his hands?
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by thenumber14 on Nov 30, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
that would be epic
/apathy face
by Future_considerations on Nov 30, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Something fun
Anyone going to the game tonight, be sure to show up early for warmups and watch Crabb get the customary “rookie lap”. Chemmy and I were in Long Island for Tim Stapleton’s first NHL game and he got it. Was very funny.
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Its his first NHL game as a Leaf. He has played for the Thrashers
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Nov 30, 2010 11:04 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Backstab your friend’s friend and date his sister yourself.
Then learn her habits before flying to Thailand to have surgery to look just like her.
If you’re up for murder go ahead but otherwise just lock her away somewhere.
Convince your “brother” that he should quit hockey or play for Toronto.
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Make things super awkward for Stamkos by sleeping with a member of every NHL team except for The Leafs he’ll have no choice but to play here.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
Good idea. He’ll make some sean-sloppy-seconds-avery-type comment and the bolts won’t be able to have him in the organization any longer.
only safe haven will be toronto!
Exactly, then you have your memory wiped and none of this ever happened.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Step 1: Get Burke’s number.
Step 2: Start negotiating.
Step 3: ????
Step 4: Profit!
The experiment failed: Get rid of the trapezoid.
by Bower Power on Nov 30, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
“Hey Steve? A friend of my boyfriend’s friend says you should play in Toronto or something.”
“No.”
“Ok bye!”
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“Hey Steve.”
“Hey Burke.”
“I’m a big fan. Can we get your autograph on this offer she- I mean, paper?”
“Sure.”
That could work.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Nov 30, 2010 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
He got Crabbs.
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Nov 30, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
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