"We liked Calgary, but for us, a trade wasn't the worst thing. It would be more upsetting to be...

"We liked Calgary, but for us, a trade wasn't the worst thing. It would be more upsetting to be back in the minors. Jamie just wants a regular job in the NHL. He's not going for a million-dollar contract. He'd play for free as long as he was in one spot."

Adversity part of the game for Lundmark family - Elliotte Friedman

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Play for free? That’s the kind of cap hit I can get behind.

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by nhlcheapshot on Mar 15, 2010 12:53 PM EDT reply actions

I agree

Cap problems solved! ;)

Actually there’s some really interesting stuff in there. His wife seems pretty awesome.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Mar 15, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I like the perspective for a fringe NHLer

At the end of the day, we’re very proud that he’s played close to 300 games.

“Plenty of people would love to trade with us.”

Yes, they would. Rumours and all, a lot of people would love to say they played even once.

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by nhlcheapshot on Mar 15, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d really love to see that attitude from more NHLers. Like Dany Heatley.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Mar 15, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Easy on the eyes too

Wendel Killer Joseph

by MapleLeafMole on Mar 15, 2010 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Was just going to post this!

Good story.

Also laughed at item # 29

29. Saw one game Donald Brashear played in the AHL, and it was embarrassing. How many fighters have played 1,000 games? Craig Berube, Tie Domi and Brashear. That’s something to be proud of, but watching him aimlessly run at these guys was sad. In retaliation, I think some of the Marlies were asking him how he was enjoying his final month of hockey.

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by PPP on Mar 15, 2010 1:00 PM EDT reply actions

27 & 28 are good too

27. Not only is Tyler Bozak figuring it out, but Viktor Stalberg is too. Discovering the strengths and weaknesses of different players – and exploiting them – is crucial to success. Stalberg is learning who you can take wide and who you can’t.

28. Players used to joke that Nikolai Kulemin “had the best job in Toronto. He plays for the Maple Leafs and doesn’t speak to anyone.” Unfortunately for him, reporters have learned his English has improved since he watches Treehouse TV with his son.

"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky

by Karina on Mar 15, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions