Why We Shouldn't Get Our Hopes Up
by PPP on Jul 1, 2010 12:32 PM EDT
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PrintI know, in the back of our minds, we're all pretty clear on the many reasons why the Leafs will not make a splash today. Ranging from Burke's apparent insistence on not using MLSE's money to win to Kovalchuk's probable reluctance to join last year's 29th place team to the fact that it would be awesome so by definition it cannot happen to the Leafs. One of the other reasons is the media coverage. The mittenstringers catch a lot of flak around the Barilkosphere, with good reason, but there is one that seems to have an in with Brian Burke.
Whether that's because he wants a book deal (my theory) or he's sick of having to work so hard to break news Damien Cox has definitely been one of Burke's most ardent defenders and has written a couple of insider pieces. The other isn't really a mittenstringer but he's related to Dave Nonis and that's Darren Dreger. If their hints are anything to go by, Brian Burke is going to have a low-key July 1 and will look to trades to make his impact as he did with the Versteeg move.
Hopefully I'm wrong but a couple of excerpts after the jump should let you judge for yourself.
Toronto will make calls today on most of the key ufa's. They're targeting a 3rd line forward and another D-man. Stockpiling for later deals
On the bright side, Burke is going to at least find out what Kovalchuk wants. The targets hopefully mean that Burke is looking to find players to play tough minutes at a low price. I would be okay with that. The defenceman rumour has been bubbling on the surface for a while and it usually surfaces around Dan Hamhuis.
Tomas Kaberle is yet to be dealt, and players who might be offered to the Leafs include Ryan Malone (Tampa) and Andy McDonald (St. Louis), according to the rumour mill. Burke loves to daydream there's a way he could pry Brayden Schenn away from the Kings, and depending on how the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes unfold, Kaberle might help him do that.
I think that this is a good sign that Kaberle is actually going to get moved. Based on what's been reportedly offered I am glad that Burke's turned the offers down. Good to see Burke has a MLHS-level obsession with Brayden Schenn but it sucks to think he'll come as a result of Kovalchuk signing in LA.
With Kaberle set to be dealt, a defenceman is a priority and Dan Hamhuis is at the top of the list, although many are confused as to what Hamhuis is looking for after his rights were dealt to Philadelphia and then Pittsburgh in recent days, and he chose to sign with neither team.
As I mentioned, if Cox is talking about something, it's likely coming directly from Burke. If Burke signs Hamhuis then Finger and Kaberle have to be shipped out by whatever means necessary. That's the only way to justify that signing.
The Leafs missed out on Mike Cammalleri last summer and ended up trading for Phil Kessel instead. They hope to get a forward out of trading Kaberle, but they may be interested in some of the mid-range free agent wingers, particularly those with a bit of bite to their game. Raffi Torres and Colby Armstrong are two sandpaper-like players out there, and Armstrong might fit the Leafs' need. Ethan Moreau was a possibility until his rights were traded to Columbus, and there might be some interest in Calgary winger Eric Nystrom, who scored 11 goals and made $775,000 with the Flames last year.
Ethan Moreau? Jesus Christ. I've hear from another source that the most likely outcome today is some combination of Raffi Torres and Colby Armstrong getting contracts in Toronto. To say that it would be a disappointment is an understatement since no one's ever won a Cup icing eleven 3rd and 4th line forwards and Phil Kessel. Then again, there's a first time for everything I guess. The '67 Sound and I spent all day pointing out that the last thing the Leafs needed to do was overpay for role players and now it seems like that might be what Burke does.
Of course, that doesn't mean that he won't improve the team especially since signing a defenceman will likely mean more trades have to come. Of course, there is a greater cost to acquiring players through trades. So buckle up and follow the madness.
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You will come to love Colby Armstrong…
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 12:35 PM EDT reply actions
Hopes up that he'll make a splash?
Dude, i’m hoping he does nothing. That’s what my hopes are up for. Doing nothing with UFAs today will not be a disappointment. I’m terrified he will.
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why we should get our hopes up
ITS ALL WE HAVE
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 12:37 PM EDT reply actions
mmm beer
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
BEER!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
My only guess is this. No matter what the Leafs do, some will love it and some will loathe it. I’m hoping for the best, but realistic that we won’t get it.
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 12:39 PM EDT reply actions
i’m a little worried the Christmas analogy from last night is spot on.
Versteeg may have been the best present, and we opened it early.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean, Night Moves?
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
ya
that guy!
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
The best presents at christmas are the deals you find on boxing day!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not only true, it’s relevant.
I've been looking at the sky
by Back In Black on Jul 1, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Volchenkov!!!
if we didnt have ENOUGH d-men would u GET IT!
Are you asking me or are you telling me?
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He’s good, on par with Komisarek. But we already have Komisarek, so no. And with the current situation, I would not sign him if I could.
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he will also cost more than komi
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
If the Leafs trade Kaberle, I actually wouldn’t mind grabbing Tallinder
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by BetterThanBester on Jul 1, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, i realized no one mentioned this on the other thread, but in completely unimportant news, Carolina has re-signed Anton Babchuk.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Pfft.
My hopes are higher than Wellwood’s Cholesterol levels.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:00 PM EDT reply actions
Eureka!
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s a smart move by Yzerman. Let’s him play on Stamkos’ wing, win Lady Byng’s and retire as a member of the Lightning.
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Yea, solid move.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Weird. Thought he hated Yzerman for Vancouver snub. Guess not.
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by PPP on Jul 1, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Marty St. Louis extended….
Montreal re-signs MA Bergeron to a 2 year deal.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
/snort
stupid habs
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
they love the shorties
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t if I were you… they need a replacement fluffer for Carey Price.
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
See below.
WWGRD? (What Would Gary Roberts Do?)
by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Porn term.
Someone who is employed to make sure men are ready to perform.
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Basically, it’s Lindsay Lohan’s next career move.
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Well played
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn’t Bergeron ONLY play on the PP?
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all Bergeron can do is shoot the puck
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
False alarm
joke in french on twitter… nothing to see here folks.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
NEVERMIND I think it was a twitter joke.
I couldn’t tell because it was all in french.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
PEOPLE!!!
I’m not saying you’re the ones who are doing it, but please, for the love of fuck all, stopping posting fake trades and signings. It’s stupid and annoying. Thank you.
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
HOLY SHIT HUGE BREAKING DEAL
TSNBobMcKenzie
OTT’s Jessie Winchester, confirmed two years, $750K per year.
Blockbuster
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
HOLY SHIT!!! BIGGEST.DEAL.EVAR!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
YAY
Real_ESPNLeBrun Am told Dan Ellis close to signing with a team and it’s NOT Montreal
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Phew. Thanks Dan!
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Does this mean
The twitter campaign was successful?
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Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
I personally congratulate myself for my hard work.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jul 1, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed… this makes me laugh, it’s like they saw Philly give away Ryan Parent and not sign Hamhuis, and said “Me too”
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by BetterThanBester on Jul 1, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
The Open Letter worked!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Obviously I want Kovalchuk… but I won’t be disappointed if we don’t get him.
I just want to know where he is going to sign already. I HATE THE WAITING GAME.
This just in!
LBJ signs with LA…. Kings
Kovy signs with Chicago… Bulls.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Lyndon Johnson to the Kings?
Can we at least get AY Jackson for the farm team?
by BesterThanYesterday on Jul 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Odds
That Savard will waive to go to Calgary?
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:07 PM EDT reply actions
and join that shit show? I say 3%
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
100/1
doubtful he wants to move even farther from his family
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That deal doesn’t make any sense to me anyways, wasn’t the point of them trading Savard to clear cap space?
Getting Regehr does nothing for them cap space wise, and on a team that is as offence starved as the Bruins is, wouldn’t you want to keep Savard and his relatively cheap cap hit if moving him doesn’t clear up any cap space?
they need to clear cap space to sign competent defensemen (and NOT CENTERS.) Trading for a D-man would accomplish this.
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orly?
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
they keep hinting at it, no confirmation yet
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
dont know if this is true or not
Dallas_Dave
Flames have told season ticket holders something big is coming this week, buzz is not Savard, but Kovalchuk #Flames
I call false!
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
No way. They have zero cap room and little moveable assets (Hagman and Sarich)
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They all do. http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=9
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Martin might have said no
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
beat me to it
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
no kabby for staal i guess eh?
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I like when
They use the word “Done.”
No more idle speculation, case closed, move on to the next one, nothing to see here folks.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Solid signing for Pitt
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$4 mill not bad, but they need an offensive defenseman
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
this is what Jared does
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
wow. The price on d-men is set
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Michalek to the Pens…. and Martin for more than $5 mill???
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:12 PM EDT reply actions
no martin
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
yet
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Saying they’re out on Martin now.
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 asking for too much money
I wonder if he’ll go to LA
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Because having JJ and Drew Doughty and 100 other A+++ d prospects isn’t good enough for them.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
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they want an offensive defenseman
and I don’t blame them
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
They have Drew Doughty, best D-man in league.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
I want your name..
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope. Duncan Keith is the third best D-man in the league.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
Okay okay we all love Schenn… but c’mon now.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
2nd
Shea Weber.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
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Nope
Pronger
Lidstrom
Keith
Weber
Doughty
Chara
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.
more like
“ethcuuz meh?”
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
lidström’s ghost would like to talk to you… ;)
Мы в любовь играли,
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see, Keith has Campbell with him.
If you gave Doughty another really good offensive defenseman… look out.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
having two offensive defensemen is a boon to the team… I think the Hawks needed both to win the cup
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I do not know who Soupy is
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
campbell
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Campbell.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Campbell!
You do have that in Canada, don’t you? :P
Seriously though, people really like to judge him by his paycheck, I think any team these days needs a guy like him to go deep in the playoffs.
I agree. Overpaid, but needed.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Campbell is a very good D man, over paid by about a mill and a half but good
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Isn’t Drew Doughty are Offensive Dmen though?
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
mentor
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
But how do you mentor a god?
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean
Maybe Kaberle needs a mentor? I guess Doughty could teach him a thing or two.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
why have one when you can have two?
You should have someone to take the pressure off of him a bit.
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
well they were interested in Kabby, maybe they want a mentor for the kiddos?
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
no I mean
that’s how much he’s asking
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
not sure their cap fits both
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Is anyone else happy that Leafs haven bitten on anything yet?
I am.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
yes, there is only one fish I want
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Foster? Cheap good and seriously, could be our new DiDo.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
he’s a defenseman
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I’m thinking if Burke will sign a defenseman, which he probably will, why not him?
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
I don’t see him doing that. Plus, Foster is gonna be one of the most sought after defenseman once Martin’s gone – he was behind only Gonchar in points last year. On Tampa Bay.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Shhh! that’s supposed to be a secret! He sucks. Tampa bay sucks. Everyone on tampa bay was terrible and were -12000.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
hahahahaha
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know. Depth is always a good thing and just because he had a great year, doesn’t mean he’s on everyone’s radar. Even TSN doesn’t have him rated as one of the top FA dmen. Picking up foster would be a steal.
"There's been four different Cup winners the last four years, and I got one of them (Anaheim) and it was a fighting team. We're playing it that way regardless." - B. Burke, Toronto Maple Leafs GM
Because he played in Tampa Bay. I checked, he was good last year too, but no one noticed because it was Tampa.
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
I’m not quite sure why Tampa doesn’t want him back.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
They do. Don’t they?
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
I heard they were letting him walk.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Love watching the guys in the background
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:15 PM EDT reply actions
Beat me to it
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by BetterThanBester on Jul 1, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
interesting...
CassieCampbell
Talk out of Calgary now that Ryan Callahan could be on his way here?!
That would mean Sather spending ridiculous money for so-so talent. Will probably happen.
A Flames-Rangers trade would be like too kids at “special camp” exchanging baseball cards.
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Why the hell does Sutter want to sign so many overpaid players?
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 eats lead paint chips?
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m loving this coverage, it’s like one of those tv shows where you’re not paying attention to the guys talking because the background is more entertaining….seeing Mcguire showing his text messages to Dreger and Miller
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by BetterThanBester on Jul 1, 2010 1:15 PM EDT reply actions
Personally, I have have a pessimistic outlook on everything. I figure birthdays will always suck and people will run late, I’ll probably fail every test.
These negative to neutral expectations make it easier when things are better than what I build them up to be. I assume everything is terrible.
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by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 1, 2010 1:17 PM EDT reply actions
Optimism!!!1
Not even the Toronto Maple Leafs could kill my optimism
Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
I’m a hopeful pessimist.
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by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 1, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Still getting inked today?
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by Wrap Around Curl on Jul 1, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
sweet
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jul 1, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
LMFAO!
JeffMarek
RT @ChrisBottaNHL Garth Snow gave Martin Biron permission to negotiate early. He went next door and got two years.
He got burnt!
Not really. He’s got to try and play DiPietro this year.
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yeah
Biron did nothing this year.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel sorry for Phoenix... they are the underdogs, and its one underdog team I cheered for!
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Tough pill for COyotes on Michalek. They had designated him as their number one priority. But no $$$ in Phx.
especially since money bags Travis Hair moved to Utah
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn't he a season ticket holder?
Man, that’s another $75 PHX doesn’t have for next season.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
They didn’t have $4M per for him?
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ouch, eh?
May have been the term.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Or maybe
he wanted to play with Sid.
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A drinking team with a hockey problem.
It was.
Maloney is stingy with anything over 3 years.
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JaredFromLondon: ...Odin, he's cool.
even for a really good, young defenseman like Michalek?
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be...
Doesn’t mean Maloney wasn’t. Last I heard they were only apart on term. That was a while back too.
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hmm
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Per @reporterchris … Blues sign Steen to 4-year extension
C'monnnnnnnnn SJ
@AnthonySan37: Just asked a Flyers source if they are the team reportedly close to signing Dan Ellis. The response? … “It’s not us.”
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A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Michalek to Pittsburgh. I is sad panda :(
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You guys still have a chance to overpay for Volchenkov and Martin though!
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
But…me no want overpay!
I’m aiming for Willie Mitchell, though.
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Yeah I think he’d be a good fit.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
awww
I like him.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
sure but I still like him
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
but this makes no sense, he’s not good enough to mentor Price
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
“see Price? we have faith in you, we brought in a guy who will no way should ever be a number one over you”
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha!
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
heh, auld sucks
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by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Bahahahaha
There’s your tandem folks.
Auld/Price.
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A drinking team with a hockey problem.
i will kill myself if caps NHL Team Russia lose to that
They must sign Volchenkov, insufficient number of russians.
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Tyler Ennis: Freed from Portland!
You and me both.
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I do not think
Habs fans will agree.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
he has a career 0.932 SV% against Toronto…
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Not for much longer he won’t.
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1 yr/ 1 mil. Thats pretty barganous. They needed a backup. Their goalies do kinda suck now though. Price will crack under pressure over there.
October 25, 1966. Thank you Lord Kelvin
they needed more than just a back up
Price is being set up to fail, now.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I love it
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Halak trade
just got more hilarious.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
they really needed a 1B, I really WISH they would’ve made an offer to Toskala
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
That literally
could’ve been the only worse move than this.
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A drinking team with a hockey problem.
HAHAHAHA
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Aren’t goalies brought in to be mentors to younger ones supposed to have been good at some point in their career?
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well
he did win 30 games that one year with the Canucks
but then they got Luongo
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
I think his play since then showed it was more the team around him. Didn’t he replace an injured Cloutier that year? Not really a “shake-up” like taking over for Miller or Brodeur.
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I really hope Burke signs Kovalchuk before I leave for work in an hour.
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or the next 15 when I have to leave.
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If he signs him while you’re at work set the place on fire.
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TSNBobMcKenzie
Colby Armstrong has signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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There it is folks.
TSNBobMcKenzie Colby Armstrong has signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
How much??!!?!?1?!?!?!?1?1
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
See above
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
3 Mill a year
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
@TSNBobMcKenzie Colby Armstrong has signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
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dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb
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by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Jul 1, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
3 mil per
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
3 for 3 years
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
WHATTHEHECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:34 PM EDT reply actions
IHATECOLBYARMSTRONG
"The only way out is in a body bag. Go Leafs Go." - Blinky
by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
you are a bad person
I have nothing interesting to say.
by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
no you are
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha ha ha.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
CKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
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.
WHY WHY WHY WHY
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:35 PM EDT reply actions
ugh
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:35 PM EDT reply actions
Sup guys, what’s going on?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jul 1, 2010 1:35 PM EDT reply actions
shakrs?
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jul 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
oooooh, sharks.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jul 1, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
eh, no biggie.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jul 1, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Umm…gritty player? Heh…optimism, guys! OPTIMISM!
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Why do they all like this??
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT reply actions
TOTALLY AGREE
@Steve_Dangle Armstrong. Versteeg. Komisarek. Phaneuf. Orr. Etc. Say what you want about talent but what a rotten team to play against
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT reply actions
WOOOO!
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah Armstrong made Atlanta a nightmare to deal with last year.
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i totally forgot
HOCKEY IS NOT A TEAM GAME.
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think teams are going to shit themselves because we added Colby Armstrong and Kris Versteeg.
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I hate sepnding that much money for Armstrong especially for that long, but both these guys will seriously help our PK
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by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Jul 1, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
plus we got the 1 man PK army… SJOSTROM!
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
i’m trying to be OK with this. if it was $2.5M a year I’d actually probably be pretty happy, maybe $3M isn’t so bad? maybe he’ll earn it? maybe?
Yesterday is dead, but not my memory.
If the cap keeps going up, $3 will be the new $2.5. That’s what I’m telling myself…
...rely a bit to heavily on alcohol and irony...
by My Poor Friend Me on Jul 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
that wasn't going to happen
BEFORE we spent $3M of cap space on a 28 year old “top 6 forward” who’s never scored more than 40 points.
Unabashed fan of the surprise 2012 Stanley Cup champs
Yeah so that right there means no Kovalchuk. Shots?
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this is where I am
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
still have space, just enough, still have space, just enough
/rocks back and forth
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
We can go up to something like 65 mil over the summer… enough time to bury finger
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by BetterThanBester on Jul 1, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Petron's on the rocks
and I’m ready for some shots
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
It is quite simple
KOVALCHUK ISN’T GOING TO TORONTO. He turned down a huge contract with Atlanta, because they were not a contending team, why in the hell would he come to the Leafs? Kovalchuk is the type of player that sells tickets, not wins championships, and I think the Leafs would be far better to shoot for 5 million dollars for a pair of 30 goal scorers, than 8 or 9 million for a 40-50 goal scorer.
by CancerousRocket on Jul 1, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
because the Leafs are actually trying to get better and he would be a hockey god?
duh
You may be taking Jared a little too seriously
by JaredFromLondon on Jul 1, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
this would make them worse...
As he is a completely one-dimensional player. The Bryan McCabe of forwards if you will.
by CancerousRocket on Jul 1, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
You
should really read the 4 major posts we’ve had on this subject before you go further into your analysis.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Real_ESPNLeBrun $2 M a year for Nittymaki in San Jose.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
not bad
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
For Nittymaki with Ellis available?
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they like ’em foreign
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
This indicates that they are starting Griess.
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well
at least playing him a lot more…
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
cheaper than Ellis will be, I think.
I think he’ll get $4 M
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
He scored 20 goals one year. Playing on Kovalchuk’s wing we see him pot close to that.
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that year was with Crosby
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
You know who else was great in Atlanta… KOVALCHUK!
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:36 PM EDT reply actions
$3m for a guy who scored 15 goals last year, but Kulemin isn’t worth that?
"My country is the world, my religion to do good" - Thomas Paine
well Armstrong hits a LOT more, I guess
I don’t know
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
IDONOTUNDERSTAND
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
UFA vs. RFA
Also this is a bad signing so
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Kulemin isn’t on the UFA market … if he was he might well get the $3
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by Mike Pelyk's Hairdo on Jul 1, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Leafs still have space, and can still move Kaberle to get another player or move Finger to get cap space.
by bradleyhutchison on Jul 1, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions
the Marlies
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Shady Belarusian Mobsters.
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I've been looking at the sky
by Back In Black on Jul 1, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope I come to love Colby Armstrong.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions
THAT’S THE SPIRIT!
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Noone can be as bad as Exelby.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
WELL
HAVE A GREAT DAY DEBBIE DOWNERS. I’M OFF TO REVEL IN COLBY ARMSTRONG DAY
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:39 PM EDT reply actions
haha
bye
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
YES. TODAY WE OVERPAID FOR OUR THIRD LINE RIGHT WING. CELEBRATE.
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Our 3rd line LW makes $5 mil a year it’s okay.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
yoU
Is
Nice
Skater
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jul 1, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, it’s still an improvement from having Jason Blake play there.
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Jason Blake at his best was a really good antagonizer who could score
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Jason Blake at his best was a really good antagonizer who couldscoreshoot the puck into the goalies chest
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
/sigh
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck Jason Blake
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
$3 M
is actually only slightly above the league average salary. It may not be a crippling salary to take, especially if someone like Grabovski is likely shipping out.
Armstrong could play on our 2nd line if he can play with Crosby.
Kessel
Versteeg
Armstrong
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I've read that Versteeg
can play all three forward positions… but that’s not the point, nothing wrong with having good players on your 3rd line if that’s the best way to put it together.
Armstrong could play on our 2nd line if he can play with Crosby.
I don’t quite see the connection here
"...sometimes I wake up cradling a gourd."
Yeah anyone can play with Crosby and put up points…
Life as a Toronto Sports Fan?... *sigh*... It is what it is...
Poor Poni
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
heh
not bad
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Clarkson h
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:40 PM EDT reply actions
Clarkson’s contract was $2.6. How Armstrong made more is surprizing.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
this kid better be happy he’s a Leaf
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
man he’s ugly
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Put some horn rimmed glasses on him and he’d look like Louis from Revenge of the Nerds
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by Biff Carrington on Jul 1, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
POINDEXTER!!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
THAT’S the name.
You mess with the bull young man, you'll get the horns - Principal Richard Vernon
by Biff Carrington on Jul 1, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Colby’s on the phone!!!
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
Wendel.
You mess with the bull young man, you'll get the horns - Principal Richard Vernon
by Biff Carrington on Jul 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
And do we like Schenn?
And do we like Bozak?
And do we like that OTHER GUY that used to be Captain?
Jeez people. Colby = Winning While Hitting.
by not norm ullman on Jul 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
This will probably make you like Armstrong more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQwqhNVpXpA
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Jul 1, 2010 1:44 PM EDT reply actions
Colby Armstrong re-united with friend Phaneuf
I’m sure this was a factor
then soon we will reunite Schenn with his friend Weber!
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
wait, Armstrong is similar to Versteeg?
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:44 PM EDT reply actions
doppelganger?
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 Jul 1, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d prefer if we had made a reasonable offer for Kovalchuk and then said “just kidding add $3M to that see you at training camp”.
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YES BURKE HAS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF GOALS
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT reply actions
Who is this dick-lock who thinks Kessel netting 40 is dreaming?
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Farber
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 Jul 1, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
not a clue, if he can score 30+ without training camp and missing a month, 40 is pretty reasonable
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
50 is dreaming
40 would be great, but totally reachable.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Exactly.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
it is a goal scoring competition after all!
Brain: The irony of it all, Pinky. Years of trying to take over the world, and all I had to do was say "truculence".
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
agreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad there are no young forwards who score a fucking assload of goals on the UFA market.
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yeah clearly there’s noone that fits that description
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Colby Armstrong to win the Richard Trophy FTW1!
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by torleafsfan29 on Jul 1, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait... you mean..
No Bobby Ryan?
/Puppy dog eyes
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RFA
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pst… he’s a Sabres fan… mocking leafs fans
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
What if Kovalchuk hypothetically signs for $9M/8 years? Would you match?
What’s the threshold?
I’d be tempted but that’s a team killer.
yes, do it
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
UGH I hate that guy
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
no the baldy there
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
but I hate simmons too
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave Naylor
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
it’s not horrendous so you don’t have to steam. Armstrong in a cocoon is an ok signing a bit overpaid . But the lack of Kovy is what worries me
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i don’t understand why we aren’t wining and dining and doing everything in our power to sign kovalchuk right now
Perhaps we are who knows. Save your nerves something more will happen.
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I have this dreadful feeling that the Habs are going to sign Kovalchuk… please tell me they can’t. Please?
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:48 PM EDT reply actions
He’s waay to tall to be on their team.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s too tall to be a MTL forward
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by CoolJ90 on Jul 1, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
GO LEAFS GO
I’m off to work and lets hope we make out like bandits!
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When I think about wasting $9M on Colby “29 points” Armstrong, I reminded of the days when we talked about wanting Burke to just sit on his hands UFA day. Man, those were good times.
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Kinda like this better than the JFJ “resign everyone and don’t change shit on a non—playoff team” philosophy. I like the Kessel, Phaneuf, Giggy, Versteeg trades and Armstrong signing a lot more than I’d like re-signing our RFAs and signing a Finger.
He made it up by getting us Sjostrom.
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
If JFJ had sat on his hands the Leafs could have picked up some incredible draft picks.
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Malhotra to Vancouver
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Manny Malhotra to Vancouver, 3 yrs / 7.5M no trade AAV 2.5.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
I feel a lot better about Armstrong now….
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by My Poor Friend Me on Jul 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
You and me both.
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by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't
Malhotra is cheaper.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
He has a No Trade…..
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
and who’s gonna trade for Armstrong at $3 mill??
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Same people who traded for Blake, Toskala.. Anaheim aka. our dumping ground
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Who was going to take Jason Blake at $4?
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by My Poor Friend Me on Jul 1, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He got a full NTC though. I’d take the $.5 hit to not have to deal with a NTC
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by My Poor Friend Me on Jul 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Ew
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
HEH
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed.
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by PassivelyTruculent on Jul 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
What’s with everyone getting a NTC? are they on the standard model now?
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Malhotra is slower and not a huge hitter like Armstrong. Malhotra is a good defensive forward and very good at faceoffs. Armstrong is faster, younger, and stronger, and probably has more offensive upside.
by bradleyhutchison on Jul 1, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Cox: After Colby Armstrong, next forward on Leaf list might be Eric Nystrom.
Eric Nystrom?? What the fuck?
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please no
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Marlies are going for the Calder Cup!
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by blindfolded tank driver on Jul 1, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
please no
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Please no. I am okay with Armstrong, but adding ANOTHER bottom six forward would be too much. Lets either save our money for a trade or the deadline, or go for the big target out there.
by bradleyhutchison on Jul 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
if he means at league minimum.
The Guess Who sucked, the Jets were lousy anyway
by Plea From A Cat Named Felix on Jul 1, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but everything Cox writes may as well be prefixed by the words:
“I have no fucking idea what the Leafs are going to do.”
Sure it might be Nystrom, but it might be Ovechkin or Messi too.
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MurphysLaw74 Derek morris 4 yrs 11 mill resigns in Phoenix
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heh
not bad
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2010/7/1/1547501/maple-leafs-sign-colby-armstrong
http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2010/7/1/1547501/maple-leafs-sign-colby-armstrong
http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2010/7/1/1547501/maple-leafs-sign-colby-armstrong
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Fuck you Burke
$3MM for a third liner who had less ppg than JFM last year. I know his advanced stats are better but still. Less ppg than John FUcking Mitchell!!!
FOr those of you who thought $2.5MM was too much for Kule (who we still haven’t signed), we just paid $500K more for a guy who is 4 yrs older and had 5 less points last year.
funny how you dismiss advanced stats when they don’t jive with your personal opinion…
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by blurr1974 on Jul 1, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
We didn’t qualify Mitchell. We paid Armstrong $3M.
No one’s dismissing advanced stats.
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Bingo
Advanced stats push Armstrong’s value from $1.5MM to $2MM
by The '67 Sound on Jul 1, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
i reccomend alcohol. after the second sam adams it doesn’t seem like such a bad signing.
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so what you are saying is Burke and Nonis are operating out of a bar right now? I like it.
by ShahofToronto on Jul 1, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
kausatoday
Thrashers trying to sign Dan Ellis
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:56 PM EDT reply actions
TSN brought up that Hodgson might want out of VAN now. Does it happen? If so, who’s most likely to land him? He should be ready to play in the NHL next season, but now VAN has 3 C’s that it can’t/doesn’t want to move in Sedin, Kesler and Malhotra.
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ooooh
true.
They need defensemen that are good. Give ’em Komi or Beauchemin.
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
TheFourthPeriod Offers being evaluated by Kovalchuk… more expected to come in. He won’t rush decision.
Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
A drinking team with a hockey problem.
Of course he won’t. Why make a decision quickly when he can give legions of fans high blood pressure by waiting? And hope springs eternal – even with Armstrong in the lineup, I’m still not convinced we’re out of the Kovy sweepstakes.
If Burke is trying to sign Kovalchuk, this deal does not effect that. You can go over the cap by a certain percentage until the season starts. Burke could get Kovalchuk, then put Finger in the AHL. This would put the Leafs near or at the cap, but they could still get Kovalchuk.
I just don’t think Burke is going for him.
by bradleyhutchison on Jul 1, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
until he signs I’m going to go ahead and believe as well. as foolish as it may be
by ShahofToronto on Jul 1, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHA
JayOnrait Matthew Barnaby on Colby Armstrong: "He can play… better than a character guy that CAN’T play. I was a character guy that couldn’t play"
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by Karina on Jul 1, 2010 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
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