The five stages of finding out your team just traded Dion Phaneuf to the Leafs
(Summarized from Calgary Puck, but read the first ten pages of the thread for full effect.)
1. Denial - We couldn't have traded him to the Leafs, they don't have anything worth trading for!
2. Anger - If we're not getting at least two of Kaberle, Kessel and Kadri, we should fire Sutter. And even that might not be enough. The Leafs still have their first round pick, right?
3. Bargaining - Wait, now Anaheim is involved. This could still be OK as long as we're getting Getzlaf or Bobby Ryan.
4. Depression - Who the fuck are those four guys?
5. Acceptance - Just kidding. There are only four stages.
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i agree
i bet all the flames fans are pissed or some are appy, who knows with flames fans.
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 3:41 PM EST reply actions
Judging by the comments I read over there, there are a really wide variety of opinions. Some were right pissed that Phaneuf is gone, but slowly came around to liking the deal more. Although a lot of people get upset anytime a star player leaves their team, it’s too early to ascertain who the real ‘winners’ of the trade are.
they should be happy that they got bouwmeester over the summer.
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
To be fair, I was hoping to get Bouwmeester over the summer, so I guess it evens out a bit.
by Blue and White Expat on Feb 1, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Amazing
Nice to see the opposite happen once in a while.
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frankly, my reaction was rather similar to #1: We couldn’t have gotten Dion Phaneuf. We don’t have anything that Calgary would take for him!
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 3:43 PM EST reply actions
Mine too!
This one was crazily prescient:
god you people are such hyprocrites. is phaneuf for f%^ks sakes, they guy we all love to hate. the guy who “holds us back”. id be happy with a stajan and white type of return.
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by PPP on Feb 1, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
My knee-jerk reaction was of confusion; why would we get another defenceman? I didn’t believe it at first.
neither did i, i was shocked cuz now we might see cuthbert more on tv now that he plays in toronto
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
I came on here and saw:
Phaneuf and Giggy were coming, I honestly thought it was some sort of a sarcastic joke mocking Ecklund and people who comment on TSN/most blogs.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
heh
That would be too cruel. We have some good satire planned though.
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by PPP on Feb 1, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
april is a-commin'
Loving the Leafs is like being in love with a drug-addled, gambling addicted prostitute with a heart of gold and a bunch of humanitarian awards from her youth. It’s hard. It hurts. But dammit! I just love them!
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 1, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
my initial thought was that Chemmy had drank some water in Mexico and was delirious with fever from Montezuma’s revenge. “Poor guy,” i said to myself.
then i discovered it was true and things got weird…
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
oh my god the coments on what they THOUGHT they were getting are comedic gold
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yes
Kessel and a first?
Kaberle and Kadri?
I have to admit, those were my fears.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
MWAHAHAHA
Apparently it’s Kaberle, Stajan and Kadri.
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by PPP on Feb 1, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
then the follow up
If thats what we got, we got hosed!
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
yes!
I love how they think Sutter should be fired if that was the return.
These guys must’ve jumped off the highest bridge in Calgary after seeing the actual return…
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
remember they are crazy, you sign bouwmeester to a long-term deal, you knew he was gone after that.
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
oh yeah I saw the writing on the wall for Phaneuf this summer too.
But they want that much for him?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
well yeah cuz they all believed in the hype that he is a scott stevens clone
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
i kind of hope he is…
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by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
and they all think the ducks are involved in a 3 way and there is a chance they get getzlaf
hilarity
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
that
is the best part
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
Its funny because at the pay-grade/term, straight up for Kaberle would be a bad deal for us.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
HAHAHAHAHAH
Believing that you’re going to get Kaberle, Stajan, and Kadri, and instead you get Hagman, Stajan, White and Mayers is the equivalent of thinking that you have a surprise late night visitor, only to realize someone has left a flaming bag of dog shit on your front porch,
by JP Nikota on Feb 1, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ah boo, the server is too busy, i was only half way through!
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
me too! ripoff!
Brain: The irony of it all, Pinky. Years of trying to take over the world, and all I had to do was say "truculence".
Follow me I'm Boring!
by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 1, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
As much as I like making fun of other fanbases...
…go back and look at the forums when the Leafs drafted Kadri.
I refuse to throw stones at a fanbase when mine is hovering in a glass house.
by Bloge Salming on Feb 1, 2010 3:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
i will throw as many stones as I want, i dont mind the cold
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
go back and look at the forums when the Leafs drafted Kadri.
No silly. That’s what OTHER fanbases do to get their laughs. We do that and cringe.
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by PPP on Feb 1, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
When the Leafs drafted Kadri, I was getting drunk in the Bell Centre with the fine people of PPP and calling Habs fans retarded for drafting Louis LeBlanc.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
WHO THE FUCK IS LOUIS LeBLANC? WHY ARE YOU CLAPPING? WHO IS HE?
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Best was Archi:
Thunderous applause for 5 minutes
Bell Centre quiets down
Archi: WHO ARE YOU?
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
i spent a good 5 minuites straight laughing at the “highlight” video of him skating, getting hit, and then taking a baseball swing at a bouncing puck then falling over
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
That was the entire video too; just him falling down over and over. I don’t think it showed a single goal.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
yeah, that was it, it wasnt even half as long as the kadri, Tavares or even hedman ones
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
well he is a another habs draft pick that wont sniff the nhl
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
the habs first round draft pick who wont ever be anything
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
yes, but kadri is young, so i love throwing stones at flames fans cuz they believed in him that he is greatest d-man of all time and he is not.
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
well he wasnt until yesteday, now he is
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
they believed in him that he is greatest d-man of all time and he is not.
He is now!
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by PPP on Feb 1, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
/highfive!
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
you poking fun at the flames fans or at me for the comment?
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
He’s our player to overrate now :)
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by PPP on Feb 1, 2010 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
WOOO
I’m trying to do this. I need to see him play tomorrow, first.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
oh. well bring on the 4 cups he is going to bring us
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
If only he was as good defensively as Mike Green. You want defensive lapses? Now you have a front row seat.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
GET YA POPCORN READY
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by PPP on Feb 1, 2010 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
AHAHAHAHA
Forget it….I just got through page 3.
Continue chucking stones.
by Bloge Salming on Feb 1, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
Oh man...this is good stuff!
“Ok. I’ll finally admit. I didn’t like Phaneuf. "
by Bloge Salming on Feb 1, 2010 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
any chance phaneuf appears in a role similar to komi in future productions?
FIRESALE!!!1
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by AkiSchennberg on Feb 1, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely...
…I have to completely re-think my characters now!!!!
by Bloge Salming on Feb 1, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
That's true.
They should have consulted me before the trades….
…this really fucks my shit up.
by Bloge Salming on Feb 1, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
you could do a tearful goodbye/ voted off the island type show this way though… so many possibilities
FIRESALE!!!1
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by AkiSchennberg on Feb 1, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
And then Cito Gaston could show up and get everybody’s names wrong…
Being a fan is as wonderful as it is irrational. Or vice-versa.
I just can’t wait for a Phil Kessel/Dion Phanuef conversation…
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
I was just thinking about that.
I think I have my Phaneuf voice already.
by Bloge Salming on Feb 1, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
yes, I knew you wouldn’t let me down.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
Superman? Toskala’s first goalie coach?
Brain: The irony of it all, Pinky. Years of trying to take over the world, and all I had to do was say "truculence".
Follow me I'm Boring!
by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 1, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
i dont think toskala needs a goalie coach i think he needs a drink to get himself loose in the goal
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
further proof that God hates California
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
I agree
how man times have the sharks been to the damn playoffs just to flame out but their rivals the ducks have been to two cup finals and have a cup
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
I was alluding to the constant earthquakes, wild fires, and recent flooding.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
ya
but the weather…
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by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
not where i’m sitting
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Nor where I’m sitting. I actually got a bit of a sunburn this weekend.
...rely a bit to heavily on alcohol and irony...
by My Poor Friend Me on Feb 1, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
ze weather, ze women, ze money and ZE POWAAA.. all worth the earthquakes, floods, wild fires.. but jason blake? no thank you
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Welcome Dion, Giggy, Freddy.. don't get too attached to Lee or Alexei or Tomas
by AkiSchennberg on Feb 1, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
meh
i’ve lived here for 15 years. i trust my own opinion.
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
You do realize that Anaheim is also in California, right?
...rely a bit to heavily on alcohol and irony...
by My Poor Friend Me on Feb 1, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
Ok good, but then how does San Jose’s lack of success compared to Anaheim show that God hates California?
...rely a bit to heavily on alcohol and irony...
by My Poor Friend Me on Feb 1, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
I belive what he's getting at is
the Ducks won a cup
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by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I got that, but wouldn’t a California based team winning the Cup be evidence that God does not, in fact, hate California?
...rely a bit to heavily on alcohol and irony...
by My Poor Friend Me on Feb 1, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
i’m gonna chalk this one up to it being a Monday. i have no idea what’s going on anymore…
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by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
I am also extremely confused. The good news is, with so many of us who haven’t a clue what’s going on, it would seem like there’s an excellent chance that one of us will become the next GM of the Habs.
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)
by jrwendelman on Feb 1, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
So did Carolina, but God still hates the South Eastern United States as well.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
who doesn’t?
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
terrorists?
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I read this as “Batman” at first glance.
...rely a bit to heavily on alcohol and irony...
by My Poor Friend Me on Feb 1, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
I did.
...rely a bit to heavily on alcohol and irony...
by My Poor Friend Me on Feb 1, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
well they could if parise doesnt show up. my prediction- leafs win 4-2
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
dude, just because it’s not the gdt doesn’t mean you’re allowed to use that word
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Welcome Dion, Giggy, Freddy.. don't get too attached to Lee or Alexei or Tomas
by AkiSchennberg on Feb 1, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
...
now you jinxed it.. we won’t make the playoffs this year, i blame you
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Welcome Dion, Giggy, Freddy.. don't get too attached to Lee or Alexei or Tomas
by AkiSchennberg on Feb 1, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
dont go overboard. what postion are they in in the hunt for the 8th seed?
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
YOU ARE RUINING EVERYTHING!
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
i was also kidding.. i don’t blame you
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Welcome Dion, Giggy, Freddy.. don't get too attached to Lee or Alexei or Tomas
by AkiSchennberg on Feb 1, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
HEY NOOBS! (ie – anyone who joined in the past 30 days or so)
go here and read up on the PPP Dictionary entries.
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by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
heheheh!
Doug Risebrough may now be off the hook for worst trade in Flames history. A franchise player for scrubs. Burke has fleeced Sutter. Howard Burger sounds like a kid in a candy store calling it the reincarnation of the Fletcher/Risebrough deal.
Definitely the darkest day in the Flames franchise since the early 90’s.
Brain: The irony of it all, Pinky. Years of trying to take over the world, and all I had to do was say "truculence".
Follow me I'm Boring!
by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 1, 2010 4:18 PM EST reply actions
ian white is not a scrub! where is that from?
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Welcome Dion, Giggy, Freddy.. don't get too attached to Lee or Alexei or Tomas
by AkiSchennberg on Feb 1, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
methinks they will like hagman and white alot, mayers and stajan…. im not so sure
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
i think white stays on the pine, and mayers gets released
by Skins4ever on Feb 1, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
why would white ride the pine after what they gave up to get him?
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
I think by “pine” he means “ice”. And by “released” he means “time on the 4th line”.
Being a fan is as wonderful as it is irrational. Or vice-versa.
Frankly, I’m kind’ve excited to see a Regehr-White pairing.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
indeed.. i love how sutter was like OK FINE we’ll give you shoestring, BUT we want….
indeed.. i love how sutter was like OK FINE we’ll give you shoestring, BUT we want….jamal mayers!
indeed.. i love how sutter was like OK FINE we’ll give you shoestring, BUT we want….jamal mayers!burke was probably like oh god he’s gonna say stalberg/hanson/bozak/etc… MAYERS?! DONE!
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BASEMENT DWELLER DEALS EVERYTHING MUST GO!
Welcome Dion, Giggy, Freddy.. don't get too attached to Lee or Alexei or Tomas
by AkiSchennberg on Feb 1, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
…. if that looks odd to anyone else it was not my fault.. formatting fail..
FIRESALE!!!1
BASEMENT DWELLER DEALS EVERYTHING MUST GO!
Welcome Dion, Giggy, Freddy.. don't get too attached to Lee or Alexei or Tomas
by AkiSchennberg on Feb 1, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
i swear i only typed it once..
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BASEMENT DWELLER DEALS EVERYTHING MUST GO!
Welcome Dion, Giggy, Freddy.. don't get too attached to Lee or Alexei or Tomas
by AkiSchennberg on Feb 1, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
i dont care what you ment to type, i bet that was 100x funnier to me
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
i mean, on a good day, i care about the Flames slightly less then I care about the Canucks, but i find that delicious
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Only a GM desperate enough to put his job on the line would trade for Phaneuf, and Burke is one of the very few GMs that fit the criteria.
Do people really believe this? Every player on our roster could change before Burke was fired, I’m certain of that.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 4:22 PM EST reply actions
people forget he was given a 5 year deal and carte blanche to make the Leafs competitive. He’s got 4 to go….
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
well, he came in partway through the year, it’s 5 full years, i guess.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
was it?
if so, then he’s got 5 to go!
either way, Burke is here for a while.
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously,
Don’t they understand that he’s moving players that resulted in us being the second worst team in the league right now? Who honestly thinks that Sutter Stole Stajan?
Loving Leafs/Flames trades since 1991.
by Sergei Puckizin on Feb 1, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
Haw!
Burke was saying in Presser that the Jolly Rancher had to have Mayers- he was the deal breaker. UGH!
Brain: The irony of it all, Pinky. Years of trying to take over the world, and all I had to do was say "truculence".
Follow me I'm Boring!
by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 1, 2010 4:32 PM EST reply actions
HAHAHAHA
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
I think the best part of this whole thing in the immediate, for both the fans and the MLSE is that for the first time in weeks i’m actually excited to watch the game tomorrow night!
It nearly rivals Kessel’s first game.
In fact, by tomorrow night I might even be more excited given that this season has been a desolate wasteland since Christmas.
Being a fan is as wonderful as it is irrational. Or vice-versa.
Agreed
It’s the third most anticipated game of the year!
Proud supporter of Leafs/Flames trades since 1991.
by Sergei Puckizin on Feb 1, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
Poor Flames fans….especially if they’re used to physical hockey. How are they going to handle Stajan? Who will be first to notice he spends %50 of the game on his pants?
And when Hagman goes 12 games without a goal? Whether this year or next.
Or when White flips the puck away blindly, in his own end no less, to avoid taking a hit.
or when Mayers steps on the Ice?
These will be things they just aren’t used to and/or able to handle.
Allah willing , Phaneuf will eat Gionta in one bite on March 20th
Wendel Killer Joseph
Fr my Center Ice buddies
Flames-Flyers on HD Center Ice channel tonight
Devils – Leafs on HD center ice channel tomorrow
WOOOOHOOOOO
Devils-Leafs on HD MSG Plus with the commentary of Doc Emrick and Chico Resch.
shit
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
WAFFLEBOARD!
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
I´m more excited over having Sjöström reunited with Orr and forming one of the best shutdown-lines in the league, than over Phaneuf.
I have a nagging feeling that he will never return to what he was just last season offensively, at def he never was and never will be a very good player.
But ´nuff negativity; love the whole concept of gigantic, foundation-crushing megadeals!
Burke´s a showman for sure!
And yaaay Leafs!
" Support Your Local Swedes ! "
by far my favorite quote is this:
This is Gilmour part 2.
Kessel = Leeman.
AWFUL.
Screw you Sutter
If they think little of Kessel, one can only imagine the reaction to Stajan…
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 5:04 PM EST reply actions
In that thread are some of the most unintentionally hilarious things I have read in some time.
...rely a bit to heavily on alcohol and irony...
by My Poor Friend Me on Feb 1, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
They think Phaneuf is crap
but according to the names being thrown out, he’s worth a combination of either Getzlaf, Niedermayer, Hagman, Kaberle, Kessel, Kadri, Schenn plus a package of picks.
ya…
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by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
totally totally hilarious
I cant get over the one guy thinking Kadri, Kaberle and Stajan was an UNDER payment for Phaneuf
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
Earl Sleek over at Battle of California seems to think that deal made great sense both ways
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
yah, the deal makes good sense for both teams
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
until Hiller gets injured. HEHEHE
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
Supposedly Toskala is having Visa troubles for US entry. Duck fans working immigration?
Brain: The irony of it all, Pinky. Years of trying to take over the world, and all I had to do was say "truculence".
Follow me I'm Boring!
by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 1, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Quick, everyone pitch in some bribe money!
In the Name of the Holy Truculence
lol even if his Visa can’t go through, they still can’t give him back once the NHL approves the trade.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
I’d still feel safer once he’s there for good. I think I’m just emotionally scarred.
In the Name of the Holy Truculence
J.S. Giguere will heal your scars.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
And people criticize Leafs fans for overvaluing assets.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
Have faith, I am sure the return is substantial, especially with Aulie and Sjostrom included. Think Bobby Ryan or Getzlaf.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Yep….. Ryan Getzlaf. That’s exactly what you got.
In the Name of the Holy Truculence
Bobby Ryan…?
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know where any of this came from. Those guys were never on the block as far as I knew.
In the Name of the Holy Truculence
hopeful daydreams of Flames fans.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
Ana is having trouble signing Ryan. At that point they believed that Ana was directly involved in the Phaneuf trade.
If Burke manages to get Ryan from Ana then the NHL is going to do some investigations.
I think that with t he cap space they’ve cleared up by trading Giguere, they should have less trouble signing Ryan.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, they have an extra 2 mill to play with
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Bob Murray said he’d never trade Bobby Ryan.
Pension Plan Puppets: A Toronto Maple Leafs blog and a group therapy session.
by PPP on Feb 1, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
I expected Kovalchuk in return for Phaneuf. If it’s only Ian White and Matt Stajan i’m selling all my Flames crap on ebay.
So, did he sell? I’m sure Mayers and Hagman tipped the scale for him.
In the Name of the Holy Truculence
What's his seller ID?
I want an Iginla jersey…
Being a fan is as wonderful as it is irrational. Or vice-versa.
too much to pass up
Hi there,
My name is Jenna McMurray, I am a reporter for the Calgary Sun and 24 Hours. I’m working on a story about Calgary fans’ reactions to the Phaneuf trade. If you’d like to comment, please call me as soon as possible at my office, 403-250-4317.
Thanks!
I could suck up the long distance charges to inundate her with Leaf fans reactions
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:16 PM EST reply actions
so…tempted
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
I know.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
I found a smart one!
At least we’re getting a nice mustache back in return.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:22 PM EST reply actions
this person has the right idea...
Yes! Mayers!
Ugh.
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t…decide!
I think Lost doesn’t start till like 9 pm ET though.
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Feb 1, 2010 5:43 PM EST up reply actions
I am going to watch the game, and then watch Lost on the ABC west channel at 11 (the recap episode is at 8-9, actual episode at 9-10, so add 3 hours for west). Works perfect, as I don’t have a PVR.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
Crap, that shouldn’t be in here either, this is supposed to be about stupid flames fans.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
I know
but I wanna talk about Lost. :P
GO LEAFS GO!!! I am scared about Giggy’s first game…
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
It will be cool to see him in net for us, I’m excited to see his mask/pads, Especially after the fact that the Monster’s were underwhelming
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
Sorry about that!
I like staying on the benevolent side of my overlords.
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Feb 1, 2010 6:29 PM EST up reply actions
Hold on, what Leafs fans did they talk to that were really angry about this trade?
I’d say that we’re ambivalent at worst, and very excited at best.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:25 PM EST reply actions
yeah, apparently there’s no crackhead shortage in Calgary.
I really enjoy that they think Getzlaf for Phaneuf is an even trade.
Who wants to hear a funny ass joke?
Getzlaf was acceptable. Kovalchuck one for one was what they wanted.
I’m pretty sure I’d rather have Getzlaf, but way to dream big Flames fans.
In the Name of the Holy Truculence
no… which station?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know. I’m in Manitoba, i flipped it on on my dish. It was either the Global or the local ‘A’ channel or whatever they call it.. not exactly sure..
yeah I’m in Vancouver so I wouldn’t have been able to watch it anyways. Just curious, the stations all tend to be slightly different in their Leafs coverage.
I miss Lance Brown.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
I think I’m in the hesitantly excited range. It was another risk, but the payoff could be huge and it was on a young player again.
The risk to me is mostly cap related.
In the Name of the Holy Truculence
I’m in the “I’m optimistic because it’s not like we can get worse” group.
Who wants to hear a funny ass joke?
OK, I’m done. I realize that reading other teams’ fans turn on eachother is almost as unenjoyable as when we turn on eachother here.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:32 PM EST reply actions
How can one fan turn on himself?
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 1, 2010 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
they have one fan, we have faneuf
and soon they’ll have enough of Phaneuf
"I will take the subway - we were on the subway last night...I'm not above riding the subway or riding on a bus, I don't care. As long as people don't hit me." --Ron Wilson
Headline after Saturday:
“Phaneuf destroys Fisher, Cuthbert beats up Underwood”
in unrelated news
“Celebrity Girl-Fight becomes most watched youtube video of all time”
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
oh lord
Canucks think Flames won the Phaneuf trade.
Why do I read these things?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:36 PM EST reply actions
I think Luongo’s comments are telling – that the other guys in the room have big smiles.
They’re being facetious.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
toronto fans didnt know what they had in stajan
are you kidding me Burrows?
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
and then
Henrik says Stajan’s better than we think?
Uhm, no. Once he has to actually work for his playing time, his worth will be proved.
Besides, if it’s that big of an issue, I’m willing to be he’d still take a discount to play in Toronto next year.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
I seriously thought he was gonna cry when he was being interviewed. He may beg Burke to come back in the off-season.
Columbus: It's amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.
Or the Leafs season: either one works
The key indicator
in all transactions maple leaf is….
HAS HE PUT HIS HOUSE UP FOR SALE??? Who is tracking this shit and how do we get ahold of them.
"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.
except...
he is from the GTA, so he’ll probably keep the house for the off-season.
"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.
True, I’m sure he has a family member who would LOVE to live their to look after it during the season.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
Where is Rosie DiManno when we need her???
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
In Afghanistan
offending locals and fighting for the rights of men to call women crude names in public.
"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.
that’s about par for her.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting point to make though
Stajan will be setting up Iginla, who will put away a lot more chances than Antropov and Ponikarovsky… he might see his point totals increase again.
It’ll be weird if he becomes a ppg centre in the NHL… who knew that the solution to Mats Sundin scoring a lot was playing him with Stajan AND Steen? j.k.
"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.
He was a PPG for a bit when Kessel first came into the line-up and he was centering him, was he not?
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
To be fair, he’s right. Stajan has taken a lot of heat, and while he’s never been as good as we’d hoped he’d be, he’s always been a decent, consistant player. He never should have been a 1st line centre.
by Blue and White Expat on Feb 1, 2010 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
but he’s going to be a 1st line center in Calgary as well.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
The fact that he’s going to be doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the best role for him.
by Blue and White Expat on Feb 1, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
no
but that “never should have been 1st line center” is going to continue, and I don’t know why. Despite my previous comparison to Brendan Morrisson, I think that’s an extremely optimistic comparison.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
And BMo has fallen to 3rd line duty on the Caps.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
well I was thinking Morisson in his prime, but he was always a lot faster than Stajan back then, and better defensively.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
BMo has been good defensively this year, and his speed looks to be mostly back. He just isn’t finishing anything and hasn’t been creating a ton offensively since early in the season.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
who’s moved up to 2nd center?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Tomas Fleischmann. He’s looked pretty good there (with Semin and Laich) and the third line (BMo, Chimera, Fehr) has been really good as well so I think those lines probably stick for a little while (at least until the win streak is done and BB gets impatient again).
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
the point
you get it
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah that’s what I think now that I’ve read the article, I think that especially their stars are glad not to have to worry about Phaneuf.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
That article is ridiculous. What do you expect, the Canucks to give bulletin board material to a potential playoff opponent by saying the Flames got fleeced? There’s a 100% chance they were going to say what they said.
by The '67 Sound on Feb 1, 2010 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
They're secretly grinning
Because now they don’t have to worry about Phaneuf hitting Burrows or a Sedin twin or Luongo and ruining their dream playoff run.
Truculence...starting 10/1/09
Yeah and Luongo pretty much gave away the truth. I think another big thing is that they lost a lot of defence (Phaneuf, defensive PKing forward, Defensive prospect) which can’t hurt the stats for players on a team that they play 6 times a year.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
This guy actually makes some sense:
we added 80 points to our lineup. get over the fact you hate the leafs, we got an offensive
d-man (with more points than dion), and 2 forwards that have combined for over 70 points. you people are unreal.
Who wants to hear a funny ass joke?
Ya there are a couple posts on that board that are rational.
I take it when people on that board refer to it being the second time Burke hoodwinked them, they are referring to the Primeau deal?
I like Primeau but hoodwinked?
In the Name of the Holy Truculence
It is true though in the short term. The best player in this trade, as far as this seasons stats go was/is White.
and that's this season
who knows how great White will get … he might develop into Bobby Orr part 2… or perhaps Dan Boyle if you believe what Adam Proteau from the Hockey News is smoking.
"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.
All the Leafs got
was a guy that was a Norris Trophy finalist at the age of 22… he’s probably way worse than White.
"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.
what? Where’s a link to Proteau?
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
He wrote it two years ago.
I’ve mentioned it repeatedly in my blog… let me find it.
"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.
Here it is
http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/9564-Ask-Adam-Oct-19.html
"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.
interesting
I suppose it could happen, although I am skeptical.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
So was I
every time I wrote about it. I think the first time it came up was when people were calling Ian White the MVP of last season… which is like winning a beauty pageant amongst a group of leppers.
"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.
That one was here
http://leafs.hockeyanalysis.com/2009/03/26/ian-white-mvp/
"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.
Thats exactly the point. Thats why this has the potential to be an ultimate buy low sell high trade by Burke. But we have been over this already ( a number of times)
Yeah, at first glance its the epitome of this: White is playing better than ever this season (overall if not lately), and will possibly never play like this again; whereas Phaneuf is having a bad year. On the other hand, White could always continue getting better and Phaneuf getting worse…
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
The odds of Phaneuf turning into
Jeff Finger… are pretty fucking remote.
"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.
at worse
Phaneuf is the 2nd coming of Bryan McCabe.
"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.
at least he hits harder than mccabe
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
I dunno
McCabe’s ass cheeks were pretty intimidating in their day.
"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.
haha, well he is also much much faster than McCabe
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
Though even if the rest of his career is like this season, he’s still better defensively than Mccabe.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
I don't think that's the case
Phaneuf was on the ice for 122 goals against last year… tops in the entire NHL. I don’t think McCabe was ever that bad.
"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.
and that
was with Kiprusoff in net.
"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.
he was also facing the best offense the west had to offer, and for the sake of my sanity i am going to pretend they are better offensivly than the east are wihtout looking up stats to veryify
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
You mean .903% Kiprusoff? He was nothing to write home about last year.
Columbus: It's amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.
Or the Leafs season: either one works
Still
122 goals against? That’s pretty fucking horrible. The next highest on Calgary was Adrian Aucoin, who only saw 87 pucks go in the net. That’s a difference of 35 goals against… ON THE SAME TEAM.
"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.
But that is including PK right? Mccabe probably played a lot less on the PK for us than Dion did last year?
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
only 24 of those 122
came on the PK.
Let me put this more clearly. HE WAS FUCKING ATROCIOUS AT 5 ON 5 last year.
"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.
I blame kipper
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
He actually played less on the PK than 3 other Flameslast year.
Regehr, Aucoin, and Conroy all played more.
"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.
Phaneuf was also run ragged. His TOI/G is 4 minutes higher than Aucoins, with only a 0.4 differential in shifts per game.
Seems to me like the Flames had some bench management issues.
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
Bench management issues under Mike Keenan? Well I never… /end sarcasm
I think Phaneuf has a great chance to blossom under Wilson. Frankly, I think that Ian White’s improvement would have been unlikely if he’d been on another team. Now Phaneuf will get that opportunity.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
i hope so. I’ve just been looking at the 06-07 Flames stats, and that was one of those lightning in a bottle type years for the team. Huselius put up 34 goals that year, Kipper had a 0.917 SV%, 3rd best in the league. Iginla was better than a PPG player, Tanguay was a PPG player, and Daymond Langkow put up 77 points in 81 games. Of course Phaneuf looked good that year, who wouldn’t?
Not saying Phaneuf isn’t good, but that was his Norris nominee year IIRC, and it was only his second in the league. If he turns into a McCabe type of player, I’m ok with that. I’m not expecting a Norris winning d-man or the next Bobby Orr. That’s how we get down on guys; “Oh, he’s not the greatest at his position in the league ever? he sucks!”
In the long run, I think the Flames will be just as happy with what they got.
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
McCabe pre-lockout was awesome. I would be A-OK with Phaneuf being that good.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
I am slightly scared he will destroy someone with his elbow and get suspended for the rest of the season.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
Well, as long as the “someone he destroys with his elboy” is either someone named Alfredsson, or someone named Gionta – and the suspension is for this season – I’m strangely comfortable with that idea.
by Blue and White Expat on Feb 1, 2010 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
Though
It would be better if he did it ‘cleanly’ like the NHL ruled the Okposo hit (which was a lot cleaner than some we’ve seen this year)
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
That -11 is looking like a bit of an outlier though.
Columbus: It's amazing how fast the world can go from bad to total shit storm.
Or the Leafs season: either one works
Well he was also on the ice for 139 goals for.
So that sort of compensated.
"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.
Last year
there was some discussion on how Alexei Ponikarovsky was one of the most volatile players in the NHL because he was out there for a tonne of goals for and against… the highest total in the NHL was actually for Phaneuf.
"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.
Yes he's playing better
And he’s been out there for more goals for than White, and fewer goals against than White… he’s been playing better this season… but his point totals are way down as he’s taken fewer risks.
"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.
He's a good D man
but he’s a lot better offensively than White, that’s the key thing. He’s also more physical. His D is probably worse, but overall that’s a matter of reining in his tendencies to leave his position.
If he can reduce the risky plays, but still keep the edge to his game, and set things up from the point and maintain his high shot totals, then he should be fine in the long run.
I’m really not that worried… just playing Devils Advocate.
"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.
He's been a lot better this year
But a lot of that might have to do with Sutter’s defensive system… and Phaneuf’s reduced minutes.
"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.
More rational thought:
White is quality, and well priced quality.
In the Name of the Holy Truculence
for the rest of this year.
Then when he starts making $3.5 million he has the opportunity to shit the bed a la Matt Carle.
"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.
Don't get me wrong...
he’s worth $3.5 based on the guys he’s comparable to. I’m just saying he’s only good value right now. If he trends down at all after his contract year, he might not be in the near future.
"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.
I was thinking this earlier
If we traded them Hagman who is making 3mil per and White who could get 3.5, we basically shed all of the cap we are paying Dion.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
Yeah but its one of those times where one great player is better than a few good players.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
Oh I'm not disagreeing on the trade
Phaneuf > Hagman + White
But it’s still a significant cap hit, and we still have to ice a full team.
Prefers pugnacity to truculence.
I believe
that if we can get rid of Blake and Tosk, we can unload Finger on somebody too.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
OTR
Pretty much consensus between Gordon Kirke, Zeisberger (SUN), some FAN590 guy, and Darren Jones that the Flames got screwed. They are basically saying that the guys they got are a dime a dozen.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
I read the first 15 pages and it was hilarious! This is what they wanted straight up for Phaneuf:
Pick any 3 of the following to trade for Phaneuf:
- Kaberle
- Schenn
- Kessel
- Kadri
- Toronto’s 1st round pick this year
- Anaheim’s 1st round pick this year (3-way trade)
- Stralman
Reasons each one is ridiculous:
- Burke has said 10 billion times he will not ask Kaberle to waive his NMC
- Burke has said 5 billion times he will not trade Schenn
- For the price we JUST paid for Kessel… trade him? Yeah right!
- Burke worked hard to move up and draft Kadri, and Kadri fit’s Burke’s mould. No way he’d trade him.
- Don’t have our 1st this year… obvious reasons
- We never had Anaheim’s 1st, it was never a 3-way trade!
- We traded Stralman TO Calgary who then traded him TO Columbus… do they not remember!!!!!!
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they could be confusing Stralman with Stalberg, that’s rather common.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
Another member on there pointed out that they had traded him to Columbus. With the general lack of knowledge about what Toronto has and what they’d be willing to trade I’m inclined to believe they did mean Stralman. But you could be right.
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by CanadianMaple09 on Feb 1, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
HAHA
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
that is fantastic
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Thats especially great...
Because that’s not even a lack of knowledge of Toronto, thats a lack of knowledge about their OWN team.
So Handsome.
I think it’s hilarious they always complain about being bombarded with news about Toronto and find the need to post derogatory comments on any news items about Toronto, yet they know absolutely nothing about the Leafs, their players, their picks, the deals, etc.
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by CanadianMaple09 on Feb 1, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
Also they hoped to get Getzlaf or Ryan from Anaheim in the 3-way trade they were convinced was happening.
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by CanadianMaple09 on Feb 1, 2010 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
For the record – I would still trade Phil Kessel – but not for someone whos last name isn’t “Ovechkin”
by Blue and White Expat on Feb 1, 2010 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
VIKTOR STALBERG
So, is he coming to the big club again soon, or what?
It’s not like there are people in the way, are there?
So Handsome.
god i hope so
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
No kidding.
If he’s forced to stay with the Marlies after the team moves 4 forwards that played an offensive role, I don’t know what to think
So Handsome.
Hagman, Stajan, Blake…..
you’re right, only 3.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
So we trade 3 forwards that played an offensive role.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
yeah, shoestring takes Mayers spot
Hanson for Stajan
Walin will probably see some ice time
it only makes sense that the 4th will be stalbeg
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
oh yes, i forgot he was taken out of the line up
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
So I think it will be Hanson up for a bit, and once Wallin continues to suck, then Stalberg will get the call to take his spot.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
i've fouind him to be...
oh. offense. right…
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Feb 1, 2010 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
He was incredibly offensive. My hockey sensibilities were offended every time he set foot on the ice.
by Blue and White Expat on Feb 1, 2010 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
Does anyone else miss Ian White yet?
or is it just me…?
...Being surrounded by Sens and Habs fans makes me lose faith in humanity...
ive been watching videos of phaneuf smashing things, it helps
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll give it a look-see
on a related note, does anyone think Jonas is going to have a hard time dealing with his best friend, Vesa, being traded?
...Being surrounded by Sens and Habs fans makes me lose faith in humanity...
Not in the slightest
If you watch the interview with him today, it sounds like he’ll be happy to work with another goaltender with the same style he tries to play.
I can’t tell if its just playing up to the media, but it would seem both realize that they are going to eventually be pushing each other (probably next year, Jiggy looks like he’s getting the #1 spot for the rest of the season).
Any update on the Visa issues? No backsies!
Leafs Nation: A drinking team with a hockey problem.
no
birky says he had some interesting things to say about Toskala leaving, but I haven’t heard them yet (apparantly on mapleleafs.com)
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
He said something like “it will be nice to play with someone who can show me what it takes to be an NHL starter”
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
for real?
that is awesome.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
I need a game to be played before I start missing anyone, i think.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Feb 1, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
I love on page 6 when they think it’s Kaberle, Kadri and Hagman.
Jesus, and I thought we were the dilusional ones?
interesting introspective isnt it?
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
"Dear God please no Jason BLake"
I couldn’t stop laughing when I read that post (page 3, #51)
40 years we've stayed loyal, waited, and pained. That is the honor of being a Leafs' fan.
Man
I sure had a lot of reading to do today…
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 1, 2010 7:34 PM EST reply actions
My favourite one:
doesn’t make sense – not nearly enough return for Dion if its Kaberle, Stajan and Kadri. No way.
If its Geztlaf coming back, then it makes some sense.
I am in utter and complete shock. This day will go down in infamy in my life.
Moustache Fever, not to be confused with swine flu.
their tears, they are delicious
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Do people like this really exist?
Are they aware of any other team in the nhl?
Is he a twelve year old boy?
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
yes
no
only on the inside
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
ah romance
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
Help!
I need an adult!
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
lucky for you, archie is all that is man
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
that’s what I thought.
what I want to know though is why the Flames haven’t traded Iginla for Crosby, Ovechkin, and Jesus.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
TOI 6:18, Shots 1, the feeling of seeing his name on another roster, priceless.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Only 1 shot? Doesn’t sound like the Jason Blake I knew.
I've always wanted to be a PPP Princess. You see kids, you can be anything you want to be; so long as Jay Leno doesn't also want to be that.
he’s still adjusting to the bright sun down there.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
toskala still hasnt made it over the border i think
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
While Blake traveled to south Florida late Sunday, the other player acquired from the Maple Leafs, goalie Vesa Toskala, was unable to do so because of an immigration holdup.
Toskala, too, was apparently happy with being traded to the Ducks.
"He’s doing cartwheels," Blake said.
Goalie Justin Pogge, recalled Sunday from San Antonio of the American League, is expected to back up starter Jonas Hiller tonight.
he plays so many games (30 i think) by the end of next season the leafs get a 4th or something
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
blakes american so that makes sense. i guess toskalol had holes on his story.
by mick mcgeough on Feb 1, 2010 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe when they asked what his job was, he said he stopped pucks… even an American would know that’s a lie.
Phaneuf Phever, an upgrade in skill and alliteration!
by Shield on Feb 1, 2010 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
From the AP
“Airport security detained recently trade nhl goaltender Vesa Toskala as the newly installed body scanners discovered a large hole in the middle of his torso and glove hand.”
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I always new he was an errorist
"I will take the subway - we were on the subway last night...I'm not above riding the subway or riding on a bus, I don't care. As long as people don't hit me." --Ron Wilson
the pilot said they were making a stop in Chicago en route. Toskala doesn’t make stops anywhere.
BADUMP-CHA
"I will take the subway - we were on the subway last night...I'm not above riding the subway or riding on a bus, I don't care. As long as people don't hit me." --Ron Wilson
by Jo4nny on Feb 1, 2010 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
anyone hear the quotes from blake? something like " I havent smiled in 3 years, I am so fucking glad to be out of toronto"
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
by Matt_Roberts on Feb 2, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
I am so fucking glad to be out of toronto"
Buddy, not half as happy as I am….
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
Albert Einstein
by Say *plan the parade one more time*... on Feb 2, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
the sun and hot weather scares him
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 1, 2010 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
he burns easily… god this feels good. schadenfreude is my salvation this year.
by mick mcgeough on Feb 1, 2010 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
http://atdhe.net/watch-live-sports.php?i=13
although it is currently playing directv music.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 9:22 PM EST reply actions
reply fail.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
I bear no responsibility for any My Chemical Romance heard as the result of clicking on the above link.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Is the game actually going to stream from this link? I want to watch the game bad!
"I will take the subway - we were on the subway last night...I'm not above riding the subway or riding on a bus, I don't care. As long as people don't hit me." --Ron Wilson
That’s what the site said, not sure though.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
link is dead.
sorry.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
No worries, thanks anyway. I’m gonna keep trying.
"I will take the subway - we were on the subway last night...I'm not above riding the subway or riding on a bus, I don't care. As long as people don't hit me." --Ron Wilson
IT'S UP & RUNNING
"I will take the subway - we were on the subway last night...I'm not above riding the subway or riding on a bus, I don't care. As long as people don't hit me." --Ron Wilson
Links
I can’t use them because you need to be running IE, but hope these work
http://www.myp2pforum.eu/nhl-icehockey/50639-ice-hockey-today-feb-1st.html
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 9:30 PM EST reply actions
This works too
http://www.justin.tv/flameslive#r=gDlQtf0
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 9:31 PM EST reply actions
should there be a separate thread?
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 9:32 PM EST reply actions
just start up a fanshot
Brain: The irony of it all, Pinky. Years of trying to take over the world, and all I had to do was say "truculence".
Follow me I'm Boring!
by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 1, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Feb 1, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
saw. cool
Brain: The irony of it all, Pinky. Years of trying to take over the world, and all I had to do was say "truculence".
Follow me I'm Boring!
by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 1, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
and stajan
Brain: The irony of it all, Pinky. Years of trying to take over the world, and all I had to do was say "truculence".
Follow me I'm Boring!
by blindfolded tank driver on Feb 1, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Boy, things aren’t going so well fo r Calgary. They kinda look like… the Leafs!
by general borschevsky on Feb 1, 2010 11:49 PM EST reply actions
Ouch. Tough first game for Stajan, White, Hagman, and Mayers.
by general borschevsky on Feb 1, 2010 11:58 PM EST reply actions
Man, now I really wish I knew some Flames fans!
leaf fan stuck in ottawa, a localized black hole that will suck everything in that area to oblivion.
flames fans must hate the Leafs for the continual trade rape and pilliageing
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 2, 2010 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
Flames Lombardi + 1st
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 2, 2010 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
yeah, but that trade FUCKED calgary for the cap last year
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 2, 2010 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
wait
your talking about Lombo for Jokinin correctÉ In hindsight hoping for Florida Jokinin was far too lofty for sure
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