Rebuild Coming Along
by JP Nikota on Feb 7, 2012 7:00 AM EST
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PrintLast night, we were once again afforded the opportunity to watch two rebuilding teams in The Toronto Maple Leafs and The Edmonton Oilers. It was a fun, wide-open game, that saw that Leafs cash in on going up against some pond-hockey defense, and walk away with two points. Jolly good show.
It wasn't that long ago that we were hearing about how much better positioned the Oilers were to succeed than the Leafs, because, hey, they were building their team via the only possibly route for success - the draft.
Fast forward a couple years, and things don't look quite so rosy in Edmonton. James Mirtle at the Globe and Mail with his take:
The problem in Edmonton, however, may come in the fact that they're not ready to take enough steps forward while those four youngsters are still underpaid. Gagner needs a new contact this summer, Eberle and Hall will come due in 2013, and Nugent-Hopkins is the year after that.
Oh yeah, and the Leafs? Well, they may not be a lock to make the playoffs this year, but Sports Club Stats has 'em sitting at a 90% chance of making the post-season. Awww yeah.
Leafs Links:
The Leafs Nation Podcast Part Deux
PPP joins myself and Danny Gray for our second podcast.
Leafs roll over Oilers in battle of rebuilders
MUAH AH AH AH AHHHH. From James Mirtle at the Globe.
Anatomy Of A Rivalry
John Lofranco has a tryout over at The Leafs Nation.
'Tis But A Scratch
Scott Reynolds with a few thoughts on last night's game at the Copper & Blue.
The Man in the Middle: Who the Heck is Tyler Bozak?
Curt S at Blue Chip Prospects wonders.
Marlies Hot & Cold: January 30th- February 5th
Kyle the Reporter with an update from the farm.
My Year in Sports
For the first time in a while, mf37 has a new post up at Bitter Leaf.
Who is the Most Valuable Leaf player so far this season?
Michael Langlois from VLM says it's Dion.
Game In 10: Game 53, Leafs vs. Oilers
Mislav Jantoljak with a few thoughts at MLHS.
Other Hockey Links:
NHL conspiracy theories abound
No matter what happens to your team in the coming weeks, it will be because the league is engineering it all from the top. Roy MacGregor tells us to get our tinfoil hats ready!
The negotiator: Donald Fehr tops The Globe’s Power 50
In public statements, Fehr has made the link between baseball’s labour peace and the absence of a salary cap, suggesting to many that he will push for an overhauled system of revenue sharing and a luxury tax in the NHL. That will be a tough sell to owners. From Jeff Blair at the Globe.
Rick Nash Has To Want Out Of Columbus Right?
Dream on, Dirty Dangle.
Backhand Shelf Podcast
The latest from Justin Bourne and Rob Pizzo.
Press Box Musings: Home Sweet Home?
Relevant to tonight's game. From TJCAPS Arctic Ice Hockey.
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My favorite from Tis But A Scratch:
“…but with the Oilers in the thick of the playoff race…”
Come on, you’re 11 points back. Were we this delusional in recent years?
by ChrisFromParadise on Feb 7, 2012 7:34 AM EST reply actions
I will not start with the celebrations until we are mathematically certain of making the playoffs.
Paedophiles are using an area of internet the size of Ireland.
why you gotta be like this?
boooooooo :(
later guys
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by Buds'n'Syrup on Feb 7, 2012 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
BOO
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I understand your concern. Earlier statisticians gave America a 10% chance of winning the Revolutionary War as well.
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That’s because they were misguided in assessing an army that was built through the draft. It was the only way!
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
thank god the French bailed you guys out or that would have gone badly.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions 8 recs
Yeah. Imagine being so bad at war that you need the French to bail you out.
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by article1 on Feb 7, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
meh, the American colonists didn’t have a navy, and the french did. Ironically, the participation of French forces in the American revolution led to the French revolution in many ways, partly by inspiring people to consider a secular republic . Indeed, LaFayette is one of only 3 people to have been granted American citizenship, and he even managed to survive the french revolution (which was hard to do)
It also led to the French Revolution because the massive military expenditure contributed to bankrupting the state.
that too, yes, but the french state was basically already bankrupt.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
Can we say, though, that it led to the rise of Napoleon, and therefore that the birth of democracy on one continent led to a totalitarian military regime on another?
In the court of public opinion, Steve Simmons is Lionel Hutz.
Sure, but the French revolution was, I would argue, more important for the establishment of basic rights than the American one. Yes, there was a lot of bloodshed, but it was a successful (it took ~100 years) attempt to completely reshape society and overthrow past priviledges to make a more equal and free society. Even later monarchs couldn’t do as much as Louis XVI could do.
Also, Napoleon didn’t have a totalitarian regime, it was a dictatorship though. He did use democracy to get into power, and he was quite popular for a while too. Not that that dismisses the awful things he did.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
The American democracy took a long time to develop into an actual, well, democracy.
And calling Napoleon ‘totalitarian’ is laughable.
Indeed, while his coup was undemocratic, he came to power initially through the directory, a truly bizarre democratic executive body in the late revolution period (when there was less bloodshed, too)
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
Did they really need a navy? I guess other than preventing the British from reinforcing their troops from across the Atlantic, but even then how successful were they at blockading?
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by T is for Truculence on Feb 7, 2012 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
The French intervention, a great part of which was naval (IIRC they actually built up a bigger fleet than the Brits during the American War of Independence), was decisive. Don’t forget how close the states, and the big important cities therein, were to the coast.
The French also sent ground troops (most of the troops at Yorktown were French) and advisers (i.e. Lafayette). They sent money too. Pots of money.
Yup, without the French the revolution very likely would have failed, simply due to the mismatch in military capabilities. French intervention is one of the most overlooked things in US history by most people, probably due to the “Founding Fathers” worship.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
Irrationally, I might add, since one could take credit for their revolution.
Fun fact: Thomas Paine was a member of the French National Assembly early on the revolution, despite not speaking french, partly because of how much the french thinkers respected American intellectuals at the time.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
and then in the 40’s, the arriving late thingie.
what’s that all about?
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 7, 2012 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
The USA were in their post college unemployment lazy dont get up before noon years.
Germany and England were the adults obviously so they were prompt, and England dragged Canada along because we were still too young to be left home alone.
It wasn’t until Japan cut the power so USA couldn’t watch TV and surf the internet anymore that they finally were like “uggh fine I guess I’ll do what you asked”
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by WizardofNaz on Feb 7, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
IIRC
didn’t we declare war before the Brits?
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by PassivelyTruculent on Feb 7, 2012 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
In WWII? Germany had already been bombing England for a year and occupied France for a year… so I doubt it
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by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
We, as in Canada. We joined the war in 1939. Turns out I was wrong about going to war before the Brits.
Useless comments since 2009.
by PassivelyTruculent on Feb 7, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
We waited a week until we symbolically declared war, to show that we were now an independent nation.
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by CanadianMaple09 on Feb 7, 2012 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
Even though everyone knew it was inevitable that Canada would come to Great Britain’s aid.
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by CanadianMaple09 on Feb 7, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, thought you were talking about the U.S…. my bad…
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by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
He’s talking Canada son…
And I’m pretty sure Britain was the first to declare war and Canada for the first time had their own choice but still joined a few days later.
For WW1 once the Brits joined the war we were forced to as well as the Canadians didn’t have full anonymity.
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i'm not really celebrating, though.
i’m just having fun watching games in February now which is something I can’t remember doing in i don’t know, 10 YEARS@!!!
debbie downer :(
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Is it wrong I see that .gif and immediately recognize him as Captain Pak from M.A.S.H. And then from that remember he was Mr Miyagi?
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The authorities have been alerted.
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
even though I wasn’t even born when MASH ended I used to watch them on History TV with my sister. I got hooked. I love that show. I’ve probably seen each episode 25+ times.
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Getting ready for my sisters wedding hanging out with my cousin when M.A.S.H came on and he asked me if I knew how to play the theme on guitar, we dropped everything we were doing and busted out the acoustic while suited up in our tux’s. My sister was not pleased to find out M.A.S.H was the reason I was a little late
If you look up "Loyalty" in the dictionary you'll see a picture of a Leafs fan wearing a Todd Gill jeresy looking like he just got punched in the stomach
aww, yeah!
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Come on, you’re 11 points back. Were we this delusional in recent years?
That was a sarcastic remark, pointing out the silliness of rushing Ryan Nugent Hopkins back from inury.
Huge game standings-wise tonight. The Leafs have a chance to put Winnipeg 10 points behind with a game in hand. If they lose (in regulation) they’re only 6 points behind. Oh and if everything goes the Leafs way tonight they wake up tomorrow in 5th place.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
if you look at the icetimes Wilson really, really distributed them, I think to keep his lines fresh – the 4th line played almost 12 minutes last night, so Kessel and Grabbo inc. should both be ready to destroy Atlantapeg.
Definitely Jekyll. Hyde is over aggressive and all over the place. He’s ruled by emotion. Jekyll is calm and collected, doesn’t over-commit.
In the court of public opinion, Steve Simmons is Lionel Hutz.
Yes, but Hyde brings the compete. He plays like a man transformed.
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- Sten, of the Qunari
by GreatKingRat on Feb 7, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
I think his numbers are doctored.
Either you have an enviable memory, or a pitiable life, to know nothing of regret.
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by GreatKingRat on Feb 7, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
I already think there’s no way Winnipeg makes the playoffs, but if we win tonight they’re gone for good.
FYI Tampa actually has a better chance at making the playoffs than Winnipeg right now
If we win tonight it’ll put a huge dent in whatever hopes they have. Look for a very motivated WPG club.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Fun Fact
It will likely be easier for the Jets to win their division than grab the 8th seed.
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Don't look now
But Kessel is tied for third in league scoring with Lupul rounding out the top 5. How sweet would an Art Ross be?
I thought Sens fans were a myth
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 8:35 AM EST up reply actions
This time last year the playoffs were set with the exception of Buffalo squeezing in over Carolina.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Same with 2009-2010 with the exception with Tampa Bay going nuts and taking over Bostons spot.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
So if that trend continues the playoffs are basically set except for potentially Ottawa if they keep falling. If so then WSH/FLA will make it in unless a team below them like the Lightning or the Jets make a magical “win 2/3 of every 3/4 games” run for the rest of the season.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
This is all assuming that the Leafs dont suddenly go on a 10 game losing streak which theyve at least shown this season that they’re better than that.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Here's an easy way of looking at it:
New York Rangers +21
Boston Bruins +17
Florida Panthers +8
Philadelphia Flyers +14
Pittsburgh Penguins +11
New Jersey Devils +11
Toronto Maple Leafs +9
Ottawa Senators +6
Washington Capitals +6
Winnipeg Jets 0
Tampa Bay Lightning 0
New York Islanders -1
Buffalo Sabres -2
Montreal Canadiens -4
Carolina Hurricanes -5
These the amount of points they are above .500, meaning that when there’s an OTL/SOL they gain 1 point, keeping their record equal. If they lose, they go -1, and if they win, they go +1. Essentially, its Points – Games Played, though its also Wins – Losses.
Because of the 3 seed, Florida is always going to stay there with +8, as long as it stays ahead of Washington’s +6.
….
Let's say
we win tonight. That puts us at +10 with 28 games left. That win would also put Winnipeg at -1. For Winnipeg to catch up with us, we would have to go 14-14 and they would have to go 19-8. If we go, say 15-13, then they have to go 20-7, etc. Based on their .500 record, there’s virtually no way that happens.
We’re essentially in a race with Washington/Florida and Ottawa at this point. One of Washington/Florida has to make it. We’re 3 wins up on both Ottawa and Washington, giving us a bunch of leway. And based on the records of late, our 6-3-1 is much more promising than Ottawa’s 3-6-1 and Washington’s 4-4-2, which will gain neither team ground.
Jersey/Pitts as well
The way I see it, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Toronto, Ottawa, Washington are fighting for 4 playoff spots. With Pittsburgh’s injuries and New Jersey’s general mediocrity, a move up to as high as 5th spot isn’t completely out of the question. Unlikely maybe, but we’re only 2pts back of Pittsburgh with the same number of games played.
by LeftNutForAStarCenter on Feb 7, 2012 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
Malkin is a Hart candidate, and their injury situation will get better, not worse.
We aren’t catching the Pens. We want to catch New Jersey and hit 6th.
It's certainly unlikely
that we catch Pittsburgh, but it’s ludicrous to simply say “we aren’t catching the pens.”
A Leafs win and Penguins loss would tie us in points in the standings, with them holding the tie-break with more regulation wins.
by LeftNutForAStarCenter on Feb 7, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
and, generally, are better looking.
that counts for something right?
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
does that mean we might win Miss congeniality if no cup?
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by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
In fact
A Leafs win and Penguins loss would tie us in points in the standings, with them holding the tie-break with more regulation wins.
A Leafs win and a New Jersey loss would move the Leafs a point ahead of Jersey in the standings and into 6th place, though Jersey would have a game in hand.
by LeftNutForAStarCenter on Feb 7, 2012 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
I would rather the Leafs take 6th than 5th. You’re talking about a first round matchup of either WSH/FLA or PHI/PIT.
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In case you forgot about the trouncing on Saturday..
Boo fucking hoo. Going to give up your season tickets because of the 6 games with the Habs and Leafs in your building? Just sell them.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Please Mr. make the bad men stop booing Alfie
Well maybe you shouldnt have heckled our players so much at the all-star game jackasses. What the fuck has Kessel done? Nothing compared to the history with Alfredsson.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
I like Alfredsson.
the stick throwing thing (which is not the cause of the booing) was amusing at the time and a non-point now.
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I like Alfredsson.
Like’s Alfie and married a Habs fan?
Vote for immediate removal of the community say aye
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Feb 7, 2012 9:01 AM EST up reply actions 8 recs
hehehe I’m a rebel
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rabble rabble rabble
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 9:23 AM EST up reply actions
Why’s there a tauntaun in our angry mob?
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
for heat in the winter of course…
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
and we thought they smelled bad… on the outside.
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
by thenumber14 on Feb 7, 2012 10:11 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m still upset over the check from behind on Tucker. Plus he’s forever tainted with being a dirty sen.
by m3smth on Feb 7, 2012 9:51 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Same paper from last yr. His proposal is comical.
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
Yes, because the corporations care so much more about maintaining loyalty to a hockey team (especially one like Ottawa that has no history or championships to pride oneself on) than making money through networking/building relationships with current/potential partners and customers.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
This reminds me of that Seinfeld where they get Yankees box seats and then try to make Elaine take her Orioles cap off.
Except, y’know, that’s a sitcom and this is actually happening.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The season-ticket holder who wrote was discouraged that "the thugs and hooligans are ruining Senators games and no one can or has the chutzpah to do anything about it!"
HAHAHHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Feb 7, 2012 8:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
She has to be at least 55 years old
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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Average sens fan.
the thugs and hooligans are ruining Senators games and no one can or has the chutzpah to do anything about it!
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
hihii
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by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 7, 2012 9:04 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Even the freaking lion is like WTF!?
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by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 7, 2012 9:05 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
At least those guys got the Roman connection right.
Team management used a fucking Spartan for chrissake.
by samspade on Feb 7, 2012 9:50 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hahah. “This is Spezzzzzzaaaaaa!”
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by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 7, 2012 9:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
no one can or has the chutzpah to do anything about it!
“…least of all, the Senators!”
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by Bower Power on Feb 7, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I did not. Is Ottawa a little buthurt?
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 8:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This serious Senators supporter has heard some fellow season-ticket holders say they may not renew next season, just to avoid the Leafs/Habs fans who take over the building
doesn’t sound like a very serious supporter to me
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by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 8:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I think that’s meant in a relaitve sort of way, as in, that’s the most serious sens fan there is.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 8:53 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Or they could just sell their tickets to those games for 2x face price to Leafs/Habs fans who actually want to be there.
But that just makes sense, whatever.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 8:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I doubt they could. The first game they played this season in Ottawa wasn’t even a sellout. Granted it was a Sunday but still. I feel ripped off paying face value for 300 level seats at 90 a pop.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 9:01 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
They definitely could
Leafs/Sens and Habs/Sens games sellout every time.
Because of those evil out of towners
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 9:10 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No but it wasn’t on October 30th. And last season when I was there I don’t think it was a sellout
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 9:11 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
MORE TICKETS FOR US
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by thenumber14 on Feb 7, 2012 9:33 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This “in-game” video they speak of. Was it really centered around the theme or contain the words “Leafs suck”? If so, that’s pretty bush league for a professional sports arena to be doing.
You think Lupul didn’t have a huge (figurative and literal) grin during/after the game on Saturday because of what happened last week? I bet he feels pretty good having the best fan base at his back.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 8:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
draglikepull was there, maybe he can shed some light on it
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Feb 7, 2012 8:53 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
From what I hear. They chant “leafs suck” at all their home games because nobody would want to be caught cheering for the sens.
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 8:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yep they’ve shown it at every game I’ve been to recently. I wouldn’t be surprised if they show it at other team’s games. It’s basically shots of people in Leafs Suck jerseys or with signs, and then sketches they’ve done over the years with pies in faces etc.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Lowest common denominator then eh?
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by BlindSight on Feb 7, 2012 9:04 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah I can testify to this.
Other examples include the one big hit a sens player may have thrown on a leafs fan.
Its funny, there are a comparable number of jerseys and shirseys that say “leafs suck” or “1967” on the nameplate to the number of ottawa jerseys
by Ben Schnell on Feb 7, 2012 9:13 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The one reel they didn’t show this time is the video of like 300 completely dirty fuckin hits by Sens on Leafs. No matter who you cheer for you would cringe watching it.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 9:17 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Let me guess, the highlight was Alfie’s check on Tucker?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It was one. But honestly there were lots that were that bad. They’re mostly from the “old” NHL. So a long time ago.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 9:20 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
the hit on Tucker was dirty then and its dirty now.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 9:23 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Jesus Christ grow some balls and stop crying already. Want an arena where no other fans visit? Move to PHX.
she doesn’t even feel it’s safe for a fan to attend a game alone when the Leafs and Montreal Canadiens are in town "since the corridors are bedlam before the game and after."
Has she ever been to a godamn soccer game? Hockey isn’t the tamest sport for fan rivalries but it’s definitely not the craziest either.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 8:55 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
They should just do what Sabres fans do.
Sell the TOR/MTL games at inflated prices to help pay off the 76 OTHER GAMES YOU CAN GO TO
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by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 8:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Heh I just said the same thing above
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 8:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Seriously, Sabres fans consider it their civic duty to rip off Leafs and Habs fans 6 times a year.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
by Ubiquitous on Feb 7, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I did get a pair of MTL/BUF tix for face value last year.
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Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 9:26 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Then I’ll have to publish the names of those losers who went against the price setting scheme.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
by Ubiquitous on Feb 7, 2012 9:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
What Price Scheme?
Other 27 teams: hope for half of face value (throw in Bills tickets if necessary)
Tor/Mtl: Start bidding at deed to house + first born
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 9:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I think he’s on to us.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
by Ubiquitous on Feb 7, 2012 10:15 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Is this theoretical visitor named Frank a hermit currently living under a rock who has never watched a Senators vs Leafs/Habs on TV before? Frank sounds like an idiot.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
by SkinnyFish on Feb 7, 2012 8:59 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Hey leave Frank alone. We should pity him. He has just moved to Ottawa!
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 9:01 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Frank sounds like an idiot.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
by SkinnyFish on Feb 7, 2012 9:01 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I bet Frank is from a town without an NHL team, which Sens fans can’t comprehend since there aren’t any outside of Ottawa so they think thats the norm
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Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 9:01 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ha ha, in the article they have it at 50-50 sens/leaf fans. I think they were being pretty generous.
I believe this was posted by Kessly Snipes on hfboards.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 9:00 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s like a Where’s Waldo for Senators fans…….oh look there’s one!
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by SkinnyFish on Feb 7, 2012 9:01 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Even the luxury boxes are full of Leafs fans. Not a single red jersey to be seen up there.
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by SkinnyFish on Feb 7, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Here’s an idea. Why don’t Sens season-ticket holders keep their tickets and go to the game and out cheer Leafs fans. If they didn’t scalp their tix there wouldn’t be so many annoying Leafs fans.
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 9:05 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ottawa ‘Senators’ making decisions solely to pad their own wallets at the detriment to those around them? Never.
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by SkinnyFish on Feb 7, 2012 9:07 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
nice.
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by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 9:10 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
But for the rest of the fans it’s a catch 22. The team raises the prices so they get more money from Leaf fans, but the Sens fans look at the prices and say why would I pay almost three times as much to feel like a minority?
And I laugh.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 9:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The article also has Turris comparing Ottawa’s bulding to Phoenix’s and that’s pure gold.
http://mapleleafshotstove.com/author/mislav-jantoljak/
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by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 7, 2012 9:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
They are both in the middle of nowhere…
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by WizardofNaz on Feb 7, 2012 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
100% this article doesnt get written if the Sens had beaten the Leafs
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
by BlindSight on Feb 7, 2012 9:02 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I do understand hating some visiting teams fans though. i hate it when London fans come here. snooty people bashing my rink.
But, it’s not whiny article level hate though.
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by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 9:05 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I agree fuck the Knights… Although good news about Rangers games is they are always sold out and Knights fans can barely get 500 tickets out of the 7000 or so available
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getting Rangers tickets week of, i tried once, only standing room left, luckily there’s only one game a year against Kitchener.
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Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
awww… the good ol’ days of living in Kitchener and catching a Rangers game Saturday afternoon on Global TV. It was like an appetizer for the Leaf game later that night on HNIC.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
Why are you linking Senator Sextra?
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by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 7, 2012 9:07 AM EST up reply actions
I get the Citizen and read it there, then found it online in Sens Extra, which I had never heard of before. Why would someone need more stories about such a crappy team?
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
This was just my failed attempt at juvenile humor but your point is extremely valid. Who wants more Sens?
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by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 7, 2012 9:11 AM EST up reply actions
Probably.
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by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 7, 2012 9:23 AM EST up reply actions
More fun
Senators are 9th in terms of pts/game at 1.10 behind Washington’s 1.15.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
So two points:
1. I don’t whine and moan when the SkyDome is run over by Red Sox fans and Yankees fans, as much as I hate them. That’s what happens when your team tries to swim with the big fishes, and the big fishes live close to you.
2.
Can both sides in this Battle of Ontario clash please grow up enough to lift this debate to the high school level?Right, because that’s what bitter sports rivalries are all about: nuanced argument.
In the court of public opinion, Steve Simmons is Lionel Hutz.
If you don’t want Leafs fans at your games, how about you guys buy the tickets? Assholes. Don’t blame us for paying to watch our team kick your team’s ass.
Lupul’s trolling tweet regarding sens fans wanting to see sens players play hockey in Ottawa is one for the ages.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
Considering the Ottawa is basically the Leafs second home rink, shouldn’t they be getting a split of the revenue?
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I hope YouTube comes down to film this.
What?
“a rare 5-0 thrashing”?
I suppose technically that exact score is rare, though Toronto has beaten ottawa in Ottawa 5-0 or 6-0 I think 5 times in the last 5 years. So maybe “yearly thrashing” would be more accurate.
by Leaf in Habland on Feb 7, 2012 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
I hate this meme
Saturday felt like a Leafs home game, except if you’ve been to one at the Air Canada Centre, the wine-sipping patrons there make only a fraction of the noise.
Sure, the ACC is not as loud as whatever AHL arena the Jets play in, but that’s because the Leafs have been terrible for the past 100 years or so (if memory serves me correctly). When the team plays poorly, the audience is quiet. When the Leafs score, it gets pretty friggin’ loud. When the Leafs make the playoffs, I guarantee you it will be the loudest building in the NHL.
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by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
I noticed even I was quiet when watching games and that’s because I watch them.
I’d like ot htink we’re all quiet because we’re concentrated on what’s going on on the ice.
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
They aren’t mutually exclusive. A few more “Go Leafs Go” chants would be nice.
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I think the playoffs will bring them back. This year the team is proving to fans it can do well, and once we make the playoffs and start to look like a regular playoff team, the chants should come back.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
It’s insensitive and discriminatory comments like this that scare away infants, toddlers and other young fans of the Leafs from this site.
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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
All i see is a red “x”. What am I missing?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
“All” you see is a red x? Maybe it’s time you looked past people’s physical traits and focused on what makes them unique and valuable contributors.
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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I’ve been conditioned this way. it’s not my fault, it’s society!
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
oh here we go again with society. take responsibility when you judge red xs based on appearance alone.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
clap clap clapclapclap.
It improves everything. Fact.
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
fuck the sens
You should try a new sport, like knitting!
it's sad, but living in B.C. has caused me to hate the Canucks more than the Habs. almost.
by Kevin Costner on Feb 7, 2012 2:11 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Thanks JP
Yes, I am thanking you guys for the linkage again. You guys own and I am a properly raised young (ehm) man.
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by Mislav Xterratu Jantoljak on Feb 7, 2012 9:01 AM EST reply actions
I ordered my Grabovski jersey last night..
I was going to hold off until the trade deadline or an extension.. but bullocks to that! If he’s not a Leaf next year, I will proudly wear it in protest. I love that guy.
Speaking of Grabbo.. I wonder what his thoughts are on this:
http://www.thestar.com/iphone/news/article/1121325
I’ve joined team re-sign Grabbo. Unless he wants something ridiculous like 6 million, I think he’s an excellent player that cannot be replaced easily.
I’d give him $6 for 2 years. He’s worth it and not easily replaceable.
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by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
Plus $5999994 more dollars.
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by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
I would hope he would take a bit less to help us remain competitive. 6 is a lot. For that, I might move him if we can get a good return, or simply let him go UFA. I think 4.5 or 5 is a fair price with a bit of a discount for staying here.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
If he signs for only 2 years he gets more/year (which is what I think ninja greg is saying). Looking at comparables, he seems like he should get 5-5.5 (except for Bergeron who signed quite the small deal). If he signs for around 5 I am happy.
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One thing I didn't look at when I posted my grabbo post:
Hockeyreference counts Grabbo as in his 6th season, because of the 3GP and 24GP seasons with montreal.
I we look at players since 2000 who have scored around .7ppg between their 4th and 6th seasons (grabbo),
here are the comparables:
Johan Franzen 0.74
Marc Savard 0.74
Tomas Plekanec 0.73
Patrick Sharp 0.72
Grabbo 0.71
Danny Briere 0.70
Ryan Kesler 0.70
Patrice Bergeron 0.67
Sam Gagner 0.67
If we change it to years 2-4 (since this is Grabbo’s 4th full year), comparables at 0.71ppg:
Mikko Koivu 0.75
Scott Gomez 0.72
Tomas Plekanec 0.72
Nathan Horton 0.71
Grabbo 0.71
David Krejci 0.70
Joe Pavelski 0.66
Travis Zajac 0.66
So Plekanec and Pavelski then.
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Pretty much, though if he keeps improving he’ll be like a sharp, which means we want to lock him up now.
Plekanec is a 6year 30M (6×5M)
Pavelski is a 4year 16M (4×4M)
so hopefully somewhere in there
4 would be a fucking steal, my guess is its closer to 5. If he’s a bit under 5, I’d be real happy.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
$5 million is a fair deal. $5.5 million is really pushing it. $6 million is probably too much.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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by Draglikepull on Feb 7, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, I’m just hoping he really want to play here and takes 4.75 or so. Not that he will, but I can hope for a Connolly-like deal with an extra year or two.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
lol
Scott Gomez
What is life without hope?
by danishmarshmallow on Feb 7, 2012 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
From the Mirtle Article:
We really just wanted to win for him after taking one in the face," Eberle said
(in regards to Renney)
Well, that didn’t go too well for them, did it?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 9:17 AM EST reply actions
Boy are their faces red.
"They build a statue, they knock it down and piss on it, and now they will be out there building it again."
by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
Seems like they took a good shot to the loss column.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
Boy, are their is Renney’s faces red
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 9:21 AM EST up reply actions
Not a rumour just a question. Would you trade Schenn for Gagner if the Leafs and Oilers swap 1st round picks in the 2012 draft? Their pick will be #2 overall and the Leafs will pick between 20-30.
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 9:24 AM EST reply actions
In a fuckin heartbeat
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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Can they take Komi instead?
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
Sutter is no longer a GM in the league
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
That’s a really strange question.
I would do it because the #2 player will be much better than Schenn. That’s a guess, but I’m pretty sure its true. Gagner is still young at 22 and has as much experience as Schenn. He could be a good center down the road with a 2nd line ceiling, which he really already is, but i dont see it as going much higher
Gagner 41pts, 41pts, 42pts, was on pace for 41 pts again before his crazy 7 point night.
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what if you take out the first 13 games?
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
What if I take out you taking out 13 games?
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
His second and third season were in 68 gp though. That puts his point palace in the 50s. His last three ppg’s are 0.60 0.62 and 0.74 at 20-22. For reference Grabbo’s last three are 0.59 0.72 and 0.83 at 26-28.
Are people way to high on Gagner because of his eight point night? Yes. But people have been underselling him all year too.Particularly by trying to call him a 40 point player.
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I would say that’s more of a point condo than a point palace.
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Still getting used to swipe
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You made yourself laugh?
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
While I don’t think the Leafs will do it, I do think the Oilers should trade their 1st round pick for a young defenseman before the draft.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
They can certainly get better than Schenn if they dangle the 2nd overall.
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Who could they get though? Let’s assume they throw in MPS to sweeten the pot.
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They try to get rid of Omark before MPS
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
If that trade went down, I can’t imagine how many “Omark Comin!” headlines and blog posts we’d see.
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by mf37 on Feb 7, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 7 recs
heh
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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He isn’t very good
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well I would trade much to get him, but I’d give him a chance. He’s put up decent number in both the NHL and AHL, though he is undersized, his skill seems high.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
seriouslythe top few picks are going to forwards. They should swap 1sts and maybe add an asset to pick up a defender.
I’d trade down with say Buffalo who could really use that top end elite scorer like Grigo. Would still be able to get someone like Dumba with the 5th pick and would pick up an additional 2nd or 3rd
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Dumba is going to be a low scoring grind-it-out-in-front-of-his-own-net kind of guy. Robyn Regher at the most. Not at a Brent Seabrook level. Not sure that’s the kind of Dman that the Oilers need to add (since you can find those older versions of that guy in free agency every year).
They need Jake Gardinder.
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 9:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
rec’d for remembering the newest sikh Leaf.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
They need a dman who can actually play defense… lets worry about that first before we give them top young PMD.
Although you could also look at Trouba Murray Reinhart or Reilly. There are at least 5 Dmen slotted in the top 10. One of them will fit for them.
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I think Murray is the better fit for Edmonton. The yahoos on Sportsnet said the same thing last night (which gives a person pause to reconsider their opinion I know…)
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
If I were the Oilers, I might actually try to land two decent-to-good young defenders for that pick rather than one very good defender.
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by Draglikepull on Feb 7, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
high upside young defenders, yeah. like a gardiner, as mentioned above (or below, I cant remember)
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Too bad the very good young defender they acquired recently appears to have destroyed his knee (it was knee right?)
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Whitney. He is more prime aged, but is of a quality to be built around.
About time that people finally realized how awesome Gunnar is...
Certified Gunnar & Kule lover!
My new goal: To get the nickname Hebrew Hammer for Mike Brown to take off.
I used to really like Ryan Whitney before he caught Connollyngus
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
Aulie+Holzer? That level of decent?
Schenn+Gardiner?
how good we talking here
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I think they would want some NHL experience but young. Guys like Gunnar.
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If they want Gunnar, I’ll take Hall, Eberle or RNH. No chance dance.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
And thus why these two teams wont trade.
Both value their own good players too highly, and can’t move their shit players for anything.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
that and I doubt Burke and Tambellini are good friends. They settled their differences but I dont think in a way that makes them good trading partners.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
I’d hope that GMs can put aside petty shit to come to an agreement, but maybe I’m wrong.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
Just let Nonis talk to Tambo and run the trade through Burke before finalising it.
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by Draglikepull on Feb 7, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Is there bad blood between Burke and Tambellini? It was Lowe that Burke was feuding with after he offer-sheeted Penner.
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by GreatKingRat on Feb 7, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Something like Gunnar/Franson is what I was thinking. I’m not saying the Leafs should make that deal, just that if I were EDM that’s what I’d be angling for.
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by Draglikepull on Feb 7, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
like I said though, the problem is the price for those two would be more than EDM would give up.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
Without swapping picks never. Schenn for unicorn or bust
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
I didn,t mean to offend@
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 9:59 AM EST up reply actions
No, the LEafs already have a Bozak
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In fairness, Gagner is only 22. He seems older because he’s been in the league since the dawn of time but he’s still developing. Bozak probably is what he is.
http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com
I think Gagner could be Grabbo with a little less edge, personally. I’ve liked him since his London Knight days
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He had decent possession numbers last year on an awful Edmonton team. If you think he can develop a solid defensive game I’d say do it, but if he’s got the defensive chops of Tyler Bozak than thats a no go. I haven’t seen enough of him to really say, though I know Copper&Blue is high on him (and they are a sharp bunch).
Take the trade, flip Gagner, resign Grabbo.
Are we comfortable with a 7 man blueline roster next season of:
Dion, Franson, Gardiner, Gunnar, Komi, Aulie, Liles?
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
Blacker and Holzer may have something to say about that
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It’s getting crowded. BB is going to have to move some people out for picks or a couple 2 for 1 deals during the summer to make room for kids.
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
so we should totally trade him at his lowest value for something that the Leafs don’t really need
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
Never said anything remotely like that.
I said that (or words to this effect) if you think Sam Gagner can become a 50+ point centre that is good defensively than I think it’s a good deal. Especially when you consider that Gagner is 22 and will be hitting his peak offensive production years along what I think may be the Leafs window.
If you disagree with that assessment of Gagner, then it’s not a good deal. Fine.
But being against that deal due to concerns about our defense is not a logical position, because Schenn is not currently helping our defense.
I think Gagner already is a 50+ point centre (his last two seasons were 50+ paces but he was injured). At his age I think he’ll improve at least some. The thing is though, that I just don’t think he is the kind of player the Leafs need. We already have a bunch of moderately-undersized skilled players who are not all stars in our top 9 (Bozak, MacA, and Lombardi to name three). We just have no need to him.
A weird way to look at it though, is that I think he is the kind of player I think Kadri could turn into (hopefully with a little more of an edge though).
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if Kadri turned into a 50 point player I’d be ecstatic. There it is.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
A 50pt youngster is pretty good.
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also, fuck every single one of the people that gets angry at him for not waving his no-movement clause. haters gonna hate.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 9:27 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I hope they go all out with this…but then again, they usually go all out for every major/minor event.
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by whyevenbother on Feb 7, 2012 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
Another fun fact
The Leafs are 10 points back of the Wings for first overall, with a game in hand.
The Habs are 13 points back of the Leafs, with no games in hand.
Overtime loss: The new black.
by Varry Galk on Feb 7, 2012 9:27 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Fun Fact of the Day #2
Jake Gardiner now leads all rookie defensemen in scoring.
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by SkinnyFish on Feb 7, 2012 9:34 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
That is a fun fucking fact!
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
Damn right. And the kid is now officially picking it up, points-wise. Check him out the last 10 games or so.
Also, a +10.
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by not norm ullman on Feb 7, 2012 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
8 points, last 11 games. And a +12.
Seriously, with the minutes he’s logging (last night the first in 13 he didn’t log >20)…. his age (21)… coming straight outta college (just a 10 game test-stint with the Marlies last year)… he needs to be in the mix for Calder talk.
And Leaf fans should push it.
I mean, the most points by a rookie forward is 35 fer Chrissakes. That’s weak-ass.
If Gardiner keeps on racking up the points, a Calder push needs to gear up.
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 7, 2012 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
He racked up less minutes last night because Wilson was rolling lines to keep everyone fresh for tomorrow. Phaneuf only had about 21 minutes, much less than normal.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Game is tonight. Can’t wait, great week for Leaf watching
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks for the idea, I might post on this today — I’ll have a look at it for sure. It’d be nice to get Leaf Nation to rally behind something like that
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by Curt S on Feb 7, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Cool.
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 7, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Will he also be the top 25 under 25 for the day?
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
I’m gonna try and put up #4 today, provided I can get some time to finish the report.
Sorry, it’s a real busy time for me at work
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Wow I just checked. He played his first game Feb 2008 (four years ago) but this is his first season over 25 games (or 35, whatever the threshold is)
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That is bushleague.
I think if you play NHL games in 3 seasons you are no longer a rookie.
The rules right now are 25 games total or 9 games in 2 different seasons (the Pietrangelo rule)
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Matt Read in Philly is 25. When he came out strong there was talk about him getting Calder consideration. He has cooled off now but he is eligible too.
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
But this is also his first year of pro hockey so I’m cool with it.
Grangani who has played in parts of 4 seasons is ridiculous
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One of those seasons he was a forward.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
he's not NHL ready
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 7, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
he’s also top 50 in the LEAGUE in 5-on-5 P/60 for defensemen, even before getting rid of those who have played only a few games.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 7, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Something that was in the C&B gamethread that i think you will all enjoy
18. Mike Green — Saskatoon RD
The workhorse defender was the lone bright spot on a horrible Saskatoon squad. A mobile, two-way defender who logs 25-plus minutes every night and plays in all situations. Very good puck movement skills and decisions in puck distribution. Accurate tape-to-tape passes at top speed. Very effective at both leading and jumping up into the rush. Above average hockey sense and vision make him a strong PP quarterback. While not very big, he plays a physical game and is strong on his skates. Good at standing opponents up at the blue line and is smart about when to go for the big hit – picks his shots. Solid positionally in his own zone and effective down low. At times he isn’t as aggressive as he should be offensively, but it could be that he was just overworked this season. Projection: Character, two-way No. 2-3 defenceman. Style compares to: Craig Rivet
lol scouting reports.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
I dunno, other than “made of glass” that seems pretty close to what we turned into
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Feb 7, 2012 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe it’s because I’m not old enough to remember when Craig Rivet was with the Habs… But Sharks Craig Rivet and Mike Green were basically complete opposites.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
Ohh, I missed that part. Heh.
I’m not old enough to remember him with the Habs either
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by T is for Truculence on Feb 7, 2012 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
Phil Kessel is on pace for the best statistical season by a Leaf since Sundin in 1995.
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I hope YouTube comes down to film this.
Just awesome. Maybe now the MSM will actually let the trade play itself out instead of openly weeping over not having Tyler Seguin and another couple years of futility
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that’s not projected that’s adjusted. which i believe is adjusted for the season averages to make values comparable across years
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 7, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
Projected, he should come in around 44-45 goals.
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 7, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Saw this over at BroadStreet
Apparent Mackenzie has said that we shouldn’t expect any huge moves between now and the deadline, and that the Leafs have moved away from JVR due to his concussion.
I’d trade Komi for him and take a chance.
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
I’d trade Komi for a sandwich.
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
I’d take a BLT if it had a good bacon/60
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
What kind of intangibles does this BLT bring?
and by intangibles I mean is there mayo? I hate BLT’s where there is no sauce.
I also wouldn’t mind upgrading it to a club sandwich. A little Turkey goes a long way.
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a club sandwich….with club sauce?
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I have no problem trading that turkey for a goat.
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Five
Five million
Five million cap hiiiiiittttt
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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Rec’d for a ref to the pie guy from Sesame Street falling down the stairs.
This space for rant...
by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
French version is much better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Id3YvZcqw
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Yessssss This is definitely a thing
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
If we keep playing this way, someone would have to make a stupid (a la Sutter) offer for one of our guys for us to make a big move. I could see Burke adding a proven playoff performer as depth, but that will remain to be seen.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
McKenzie also said that Burke has gone after Ryan Malone two years in a row but that Yzerman doesn’t want to move him. That makes me scared, because Ryan Malone will not make this team better and he’ll eat up tons of cap space.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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by Draglikepull on Feb 7, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Ya Yzerman may be saving Burke from himself
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
Re: Mirtle's article
IMO a good rule of thumb would be not to put 18 year olds in your lineup in a season where you’re not expecting to make the playoffs. If you’re just going to suck, there’s no sense in throwing the kid to the wolves and wasting a year on his RFA countdown. Bring them in when they’re ready to lead the team, or when you’ve got other leaders to hold them up.
I've been looking at the sky
Luke Schenn says “aww nuts”
Professional cusser causer.
by T is for Truculence on Feb 7, 2012 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
The only counterpoint for RNH specifically – how many #1 picks have returned to junior, or haven’t made the NHL right off the bat?
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Going backwards
Johnson (06) went to college for a year.
Fleury (03) started in the NHL but was sent back to the Q in January.
Phillips (96) played one more year in the WHL.
Berard (95) went back to the OHL for a year
Jovo (94) went back to the OHL
That’s as far back as I care to look.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
So basically, every team before Edmonton started picking first have sent their 1st overall picks back for seasoning… hmmm, is there a trend?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
Kane, Stamkos and Tavares seem to be alright…
Although Ovie did spend another year in Russia after his draft so obviously it started with Crosby…
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I remember Stamkos being pretty bad (relatively) in his first year. So much to the point that people (i.e. media) started declaring him a “bust”. Kane came into a pretty good situation already (CHI had a wealth of top 10 picks before him); the Hawks were only a couple of seasons away from winning the cup. And well, Tavares is just awesome.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
stamkos was relatively bad because barry melrose is a total fucking idiot
by l3ojangles on Feb 7, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Did his rookie year coincide with BM’s short lived coaching stint? I can’t remember off the top of my head.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
Great hockey hair
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
Reporter: “So Barry, how’s it feel to know that you’re the one coach who could turn the greatest scoring talent of the last half decade into a bust?”
Barry: (brushes mullet aside) “Sorry, could you repeat that?”
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
He’s a dickhead. At the 2005 NCAA regionals in Worcester he was getting ready for his set and a bunch of us saw him.
“Hey Barry wooooooo!”
“…”
“Hey?”
“…”
“Is Barry Melrose ignoring us?”
“…”
“BAR-RY MEL-ROSE clap clap clapclapclap”
“…”
“BAR-RY MEL-ROSE clap clap clapclapclap”
He ignored us for like ten minutes. Ridiculous.
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did you guys really chant?
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Dude we’re college hockey fans it’s all we do.
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and then what happened after 10 minutes?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
We were just walking back from the concessions and wanted a “sup”.
:(
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rec'd
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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what a jerk.
/soanti-climactic
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
Ovie also got locked out
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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Is that the new most overused meme around here? I think so.
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Whooosh.
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 7, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah its not a meme, but often people just say something and if someone doesn’t clue in they say whoosh, when maybe there was nothing to really get in the first place.. people are looking for a chance to use it, it seems
people are looking for a chance to use it, it seems
Thats what I mean. Its so misused. I get the point of it, its just overused
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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like your mom?
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not bad
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UH OH EVERYBODY IT'S....
THE MEME POLICE
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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
* gathers captioned cat photos, runs for it *
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youre either bored at work or drunk.
Or both
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I like bored & drunk Chemmy
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First they came for the cat pictures, and because I made no cat pictures I said nothing. Then they came for the animated gifs and since I had no animated gifs I said nothing. Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak out.
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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
well, if they came for you couldn’t you speak out?
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
OH NO I DROPPED IMG-TIMELINE
SHIT. NOT ENOUGH TIME. I CAN’T GO BACK FOR IT.
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come back! you forgot your numa numa guy!
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YOU BETTER RUN TOO! THEY’RE COMING FOR YOUR OLD MEMES.
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you don't have to confess
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 7, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
First they came for the LOLcats,
and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a LOLcat
Then they came for Chocolate Rain,
and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t Chocolate Rain
Then they came for the Evil Gopher
and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t an Evil Gopher
Then they came for all our base,
and I didn’t speak out because I didn’t have one.
Then they came for me
and there were no memes left to speak out for me
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
The Meme Police
They’ll take you away
This space for rant...
by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
(o) (o)
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by SkinnyFish on Feb 7, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 10:41 AM EST reply actions
leave your job, smash your desk and run off to Real Sports.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
Which is 7:30 central time, I get out of class at 8:30… I might get to watch the 3rd period!!!
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Someone with more stat knowledge / knowledge of the Bruins want to give me a little explanation here.
I thought the Burins were running Marchand and Seguin with Bergeron. They are the top 3 in CorsiRelComp for forwards.
But, Bergeron’s Ozone starts show 46.2% (and toughest on the team), while Seguin and Marchand are both above 50 (Seguin at 55 actually).
So this would imply that Bergeron’s line mates are getting shuffled, right? Like Seguin for offence, Kelly for defence, or something?
Most likely answer is Bergeron takes faceoffs in the D Zone and then changes, or then they change the wingers.
Cynically Sarcastic
Сертыфікаваны Grabbo Палюбоўнік
Steckle’d against top comp with a massively positive Corsi. Sure, he probably has Chara behind him, but Bergeron is fucking nails.
He’s the most valuable forward on that team.
I've been looking at the sky
by Back In Black on Feb 7, 2012 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
Ding ding. this is absolutely correct. he’s especially relied upon for 3rd period faceoffs, usually out there with Kelly in case Bergy gets tossed
Makes sense.
You want to know why the Bruins are really really good, it’s a simple combo:
Have one of the top 10 centres in the game (on an absolutely ridiculous sweetheart contract by the way)
Have one of the top 10 defenseman in the game
Have one of the top 5 goalies in the game
Have one of the top 10 defenseman in the game
Have one of the top 5 goalies in the game
Heavily weighted on these two.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Stamkos / Kopitar / Giroux … ? Hmm
Gomez
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
Let me help:
Stamkos
Giroux
Tavares
Sharp
Backstrom
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
Tavares has more upside, but if I had to win one playoff series right now, I’d take Bergeron first. Also, Chicago likes Sharp to play the wing.
And no one’s mentioned Getzlaf, who I’d probably have at #5 after Crosby, Malkin, Datsyuk, and Toews.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
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by Draglikepull on Feb 7, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
I thought about it but didn’t include him because of his poor year this year
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
Stamkos – Okay, though he doesn’t do the defensive work his team isn’t as good and his scoring is better.
Giroux – Okay
Getzlaf – Similar player
Bergeron is at 15G / 31A in 51 games this year by the way.
Is no one going to point out the ridiculousness of saying
a) Sharp is better than Bergeron; and more importantly
b) Sharp is one of the top 10 centres in the league?
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Whoops, I accidentally deleted that part. I actually said ‘No way No How’. I also said no regarding Backstrom.
Really? Backstrom isn’t one of your top 10? He was one of the leading scorers before his concussion
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I know he is a stretch, but I just listed him because he was ahead on TSN’s fantasy player list for centers (I know, my bad).
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Also, a caveat to Henrik Sedin. The ozone starts for the Sedins this year are in the HIGH 70s (77.3, 78.4). So you could say that Bergeron is better for his defensive work.
But is that because Sedin can’t find his own zone with a map, or because AV has the luxury of having Kesler and Malholtra available to take care of the defensive responsibilities and can focus the Sedins on offence?
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Сертыфікаваны Grabbo Палюбоўнік
A bit of both, from what I’ve gathered from Canucks fans.
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Two-way centers in the league
Crosby (when healthy)
Datsyuk
Toews
Bergeron
Yes, Bergeron is that good.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
I have trouble accepting him over Malkin.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Malkin isn’t a two-way center… by any measure
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
Well, in my book, where Russian forwards are mostly known as “coasters” and “cherry-pickers”, Malkin is a jewel of a center.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
Oh he’s very very good, there’s no arguing that.
but two-way center? no, Datsyuk’s kind of an exception when it comes to Russians
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
Just to be clear:
“Jewel of a center” = seen his own side of the blue line at least once this season
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Ok then by that standard he’s a jewel of a center… I still take Datsyuk or (healthy) Crosby over him or the Sedins 100 times out of 100
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
no argument here
(don’t tell my wing-fan coworkers/friends I said that about Datsyuk, I’ll never hear the end of it.)
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve given up pretending to not be a huge huge fan of Datsyuk (much to the delight of my wings fan wife). The stuff he does is simply amazing
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
My only solace is knowing that one day (from the trend that is evident with wings players, in the really distant future) he will retire.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know… I’m operating under a theory that Gordie Howe was a vampire, and has passed his vampirism on to Chelios, Hasek, and Lidstrom. And there’s no telling who might be in the next generation of vampires
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
it’s not even same conference, so I feel pretty Ok about (at the very least) not cheering against the Wings
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Plus if I can score Winter Classic tickets for next year (if we’re still together)… awesome.
No no, dig UP stupid.
I’m still dancing about that… I’ve got it all but locked up… Uncle-in-Law has connections to get Tigers and Wings playoff tickets (last year he was sitting right in front of Mike Babcock for the Tigers playoff games)… and he’s a huge U of M donor… hell he got to skate on the ice at the big U of M/MSU outdoor game last year… I’m sooo pumped
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
On topic of Winter classic
My buddy (I haven’t looked into it yet), said he saw discussions or listings of tix starting at $400.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
You can survive on one kidney right?
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
I one-upped you. I turned my “could-care-less-about-sports” wife, into a “hey-I-recognize-the-name-Reimer-Kessel-Gustoftersson” casual Leaf fan.
A casual Leaf fan wife in my opinion is better than a devout wing/hockey fan wife who will taunt you if the wings ever beat the Leafs.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
hey
I did this too. But my wife still doesn’t understand why the playoffs have to be two months long. It is just “excessive.” I will eventually convince her that it is the only way to crown a true champion though one day!
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by JimTheThird on Feb 7, 2012 4:20 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Not that there’s anything wrong with that…..
/slinksawaysilently
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Crosby's not even the best player on his team
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
i obviously rate Bergeron quite highly, but glad to see his stock’s rising with other fanbases finally. Ditto that ranking order
Why’d there have to be a bruin fan around when we’re getting all giddy over Bergeron?
Guys, shut up, they’re here!
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
Stupid Bruins are still stupid
it's just that Bergeron is pretty damn good
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by Back In Black on Feb 7, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
Via Gord Miller
A few GM’s are saying there’s talk about putting the red line back in for two line passes. I agree, fans hate all those breakaways.
WHAT THE FUCK
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Lou, Fletcher, and all of the other GMs whose teams employ the trap.
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Someone please show me one concussion that happened from a two line pass?
Please.
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so then change the icing rules
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that’s weak………….just change it to no touch icing, best of both worlds……………i wanna see breakaways
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Yeah….I don’t think Brian Burke is going to vote for this.
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I hope YouTube comes down to film this.
How is THAT the rule they’re looking to change from the lockout sessions?
In the court of public opinion, Steve Simmons is Lionel Hutz.
bah. they need to get rid of the trapezoid of doom
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Goalies handling the puck can be comical. It would definitely add to the entertainment factor.
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
My dad always says they should keep the trapezoid but goalies are treated as defensemen while in it.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
or outside… as in the area you are currently not allowed to play the puck.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
I hope they do something to it, but I doubt they will. They rarely go back on stuff like that. I still hate that we do 5 minutes of overtime and then just go to shootouts. I liked he 3 minutes 3 on 3 idea.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
Its an interesting idea, but I’m not sure how it will actually work out.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
It’s good for speedy teams like ours, but other teams may hate it. I just don’t like that 50+% of games going into OT go into shootouts. A lot of teams simply play for shootouts, because they can win them.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
They should be able to play the puck anywhere BUT the trapezoid. That would be exciting
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
Turn it into the Octagon and get nasty.
Gus would dominate, the crazy lil fucker.
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 7, 2012 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
I’ll admit it annoys me when the puck is sitting in the corner, but everyone just ignores it and changes lines while the goalie stares at it because he can’t play it.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
Which is why we need a Beat-down Zone, where only the bravest goalies have the courage to enter.
Maybe we allow the rats to run ’em within that zone, but the goalies get to use their sticks however they choose.
Added excitement. Way more blood. Fewer head injuries as rats are systematically removed from the game.
Result? BIG U.S. TV CONTRACT!
Sit back and admire the genius.
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 7, 2012 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
FLYERROB would be proud!
/tear
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
I hate the trapezoid, at least if they want one make it much much smaller. Goalies playing the puck results in goals, especially if you’re not Brodeur.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
Fuck the trapezoid. It’s a magical zone, where the anything-goes, get-to-the-puck pace of hockey is ignored, because two or three guys were really good at moving it.
It’d be like putting in a shot clock for centers because Sidney Crosby is too good at puck possession. It’s fucking stupid.
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Playoffs coming to CNBC
This is huge news for hockey fans in the US. Between the NHL Network, NBCSN, and now CNBC, every game from the first two rounds of the playoffs should be on TV.
I’m giddy.
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I hope YouTube comes down to film this.
Yipee! Hurray for something NBC has actually done right over the last 5 years!
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
YAAAYYY it’ll be easier to watch Leafs Playoff Games!!!
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
Fun fact #3
NHL NHL
Did You Know? #Leafs have not allowed a PPG in 15 games, tying the franchise’s longest streak since 1940-41.
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NHL ruined it: Leafs will allow 5 PPGs in next game.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
true fact.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
We’ll go 45/50? As in a bench clearing brawl every 5 minutes or so? Definitely watching this one!
by holymackinaw on Feb 7, 2012 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
Other teams’ fans are really getting their tinfoil hats on about this (re: refs “favouritism”). I saw quite a few upset twitterers last night.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
Because the Leafs had so many PPs of their own last night, right?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
Wait until tonight in Winnipeg…..
(perfectly harmless play by Leafs. No call.)
JETS FANS: Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
REF: ………
JETS FANS: Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
REF: …………….
JETS FANS: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
REF: (5 second delay, then raises arm for retroactive penalty)
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 11:43 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That's exactly what happens.
I’ve come back in time to confirm this post.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
Article on Puck Daddy
Regarding the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. link here.
I find it laughable that Canada is ranked 4th. I know it’s the IIHF, and that they’re a joke and heavily biased in favor of Eurpoean teams, but seriously, Russia at 1st? Even if considering only WHC and the juniors, how does Russia get 1st place? What’s their algorithm for these rankings?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:25 AM EST reply actions
I highly doubt the IIHR has the money to pay for “algorithms”. They probably just make it up.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
Seriously. Does the editor sit there behind his desk the night before the rankings are supposed to be released at a loss and suddenly look up and see a poster of Tretiak or something and then exclaims "I remember him. “Okay USS—- er, Russia, you get number 1”
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Where are you buying your algorithms? I get mine dirt cheap and Algorithm Alley.
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by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Its the last four world champsionships + olympics, weighted.
Because Canada doesn’t care about the world championships and Russia does, this happens.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
Okay so Russia has won two of the last four WC (3 and 4 years ago), in the last couple of years they finished 4th and 3rd. They haven’t even won a gold at the Olympics in the last 4 tries. It just irks me, I guess. The IIHF can keep their stupid lame competition.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
Canada hasn’t even made it to the semis the last 2 years at the world championships so that really hurt them I’m guessing
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The best part is Finland is ahead of Sweden on tiebreaks.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
Weights
Last year – 1.00
2 years ago – .75
3 years ago – .5
4 years ago – .25
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
yaah so the fact that Canada lost in the Quarter finals the last 2 years kinda hurts us… a lot.
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
Should have played Reimer over Bernier
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
Okay, so how do Olympics factor in? Canada has taken 2 of the last 3 golds while Russia…
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
It’s kind of hard to use the 2002 Olympics anymore… very few if any players from that team would be competing in 2014.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
if they only go back 4 years, the only Olympics included would be are 2010
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yeah, i noticed the ambiguity after i posted it, its four WCs plus one olympics.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
Rankings matter not. We shall destroy them.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
These would be the groups for the olympics if it was this year
Finland-Czech-Germany-Belarus
Russia-US-Switzerland-cupcake
Sweden-Canada-Norway-Slovakia (yes, norway is ranked above slovakia)
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
I’m ok with that… no Lidstrom on Sweden should make things a little easier with them
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by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
Is it just me, or does anyone else see the Swedish team declining. While they have a good system, the star power that helped them win in 2006 is going to be mostly gone by 2014. No Forsberg, Sundin, Lids. (I can only hope) the Sedins begin to decline. Zetterberg isn’t what he once was. Anybody disagree?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
This would be a different Sweden than the one who just won the World Juniors, I’m assuming?
I don’t know if Sweden will be “declining” as much as the USA has caught up to them.
Sweden is still going to be among the top 4 countries in the world at puck.
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You think many of the names from this years WJ will be playing in Sochi in 2 years?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe not, but i wouldn’t say that they’re declining because they’re still producing very talented hockey players.
They might have a down year because of the changing of the guard but they aren’t declining.
The Czech Republic are declining because they aren’t producing nearly as many good hockey players as they used to.
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what helps them is having arguably the best league outside of North America, so they have a good system. They do have some young kids but it remains to be seen who can perform well over here.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Also no Alfie in 2014
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
hmmm… for some strange reason I left the rat out of the discussion.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
I meant alfie and his rat-like good looks
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, misread the original as last 4 “events”, not “years”.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
How are Olympics 6 and 10 years ago still relevant to todays’ world rankings?
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How are Olympics 6 and 10 years ago tournaments that take place during the NHL playoffs and don’t involve the best players from every representative country still relevant to todays’ world rankings?
Fixed.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So the rankings are useless and we shouldn’t bother discussing them. Glad we settled that.
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I still reserve my right to complain and hate on the IIHF.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
Also, I find it funny that for a country that “doesn’t care”, Canada has only one less gold than USSR-Russia combined (25 vs 24), and still 5 more medals (46 vs 41), overall.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Hey PPP,
I need a little help with a college project.
It is an alcohol based survey.( do not attempt to drink the survey)
I need the opinion of some bar crawlers. So I thought of you.
Link
At least it's not Lebda.
Also answered.
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by CanadianMaple09 on Feb 7, 2012 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
I want love too… my Woo Drinks was my way of saying I did it
/attentionwhore’d
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
Woooo
(.)(:)
Enjoy your superfluous nipple titties.
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
superfluous nipple titties
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
todays #1 hockey hug from puck daddy
“GO AWAY JOFFREY. NO ONE HERE LIKES YOU.”
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 11:53 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
WE BEAT EDMONTON AT SOMETHING TWICE IN 2 DAYS
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
by thenumber14 on Feb 7, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i may be tempted to make that my new avatar. just Dion’s face.
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
by thenumber14 on Feb 7, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
YAYYYYYYYYY HUGS!
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by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He looks like a mother gorilla.
“NOBODY TOUCH SMALL GOAL SCORE MAN”
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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
he looks like he’s trying to keep Kessel all to himself.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yep, this caption is WAY better then the original.
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
by thenumber14 on Feb 7, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Holy shit Phaneuf.
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hypothetical Question
Would you rather the Leafs finish 4th or 6th? 4th probably means a tougher 1st round opponent, but home ice. 6th means we face whoever wins the SE.
by holymackinaw on Feb 7, 2012 11:53 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Either.
PLAYOFFS!!!!1
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You know what I love about this question? Either way, it’s still a playoff position. I don’t give a shit if we back into the playoffs on a shootout loss by some other damn team, if we’re there, I’m smiling
If you look up "Loyalty" in the dictionary you'll see a picture of a Leafs fan wearing a Todd Gill jeresy looking like he just got punched in the stomach
by Ghostsof on Feb 7, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t give a shit if we back into the playoffs on a shootout loss by some other damn team
So, we’re the habs?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Would you really care if that’s what it took this year? If I told you at the beginning of the year that the Leafs would make the playoffs for sure, but that was how it would happen, would you care? I wouldn’t. I would have stopped the conversation at “Wait, they’re gonna make the playoffs? FUCK YES” Or maybe I’m just crazy, I haven’t decided yet
If you look up "Loyalty" in the dictionary you'll see a picture of a Leafs fan wearing a Todd Gill jeresy looking like he just got punched in the stomach
/happyforplayoffs,stillpo’dhowthehabsmadeitinafewyearsback
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
gotcha. In a drought like the Leafs are in, I’ll take it 10 times out of 10. In a point in time where we don’t go forever missing the playoffs, yeah I’d prefer we did it any other way
If you look up "Loyalty" in the dictionary you'll see a picture of a Leafs fan wearing a Todd Gill jeresy looking like he just got punched in the stomach
SIXTH
SIXTH
SIIIXIXXXXXXXHTHTHTHTHTHHHHHH
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Sixth is a first round bye!
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
Although the Leafs have a losing record against both Florida and WSH
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
They dont have a losing record against Washington
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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Home ice would be pretty sweet though
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
I like this “all-caps” version of Chemmy… straight to the point.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
daaaaaaaaaaaaaamn chemmy you lookin good
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
think of the children!
I’m tempted to not visit the PPP FTB if there’s not more security added.
What is life without hope?
by danishmarshmallow on Feb 7, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
6th!
We get more home games this way as we’d have 2 home games in the first round winning 4-1 and then 2 more in the 2nd round losing 4-1 to Boston/NYR
Vs having 3 in the 1st round losing 4-2 to pitt/Philly
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
If we have 6th clinched and a winner take all game to move up to 5th we better sit Kessel and Dion and play all 60 minutes with our goalie pulled.
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
Somebody make sure Boyd Devereaux isn’t around.
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6th!!
If it’s against Florida, that’s almost a 7 game home stand based on the lack of Florida fans in existence
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
it’d be cheaper to fly down to Miami for 3 days and get playoff tickets to games 1 and 2 then to get playoff tickets to game 3 most likely
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And believe me we’re flying to Miami.
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That’s the other thing: Leafs Panthers would be like 80% Leafs fans. We could boo the pants off of Kris Versteeg.
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leafer could wear his Versteeg jersey and we could all take turns throwing popcorn at him.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
/sigh
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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at least the panda isn’t wearing a versteeg jersey.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Also why wouldnt I be wearing my Phaneuf jersey? COME ON
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Someone needs to bring a sticker “2” and a Versteeg nameplate.
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YOU WOULD NEED THREE “2” STICKERS AND SOMETHING TO COVER UP THE C
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Just the back is funny enough, fyi.
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I hate you both
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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But don’t you dare ‘write’ something in the dirt on his $150,000 car
by ShahofToronto on Feb 7, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t you dare start THAT discussion again!
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by CanadianMaple09 on Feb 7, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
…. an excuse to go to Miami? hell yeah!!
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
“So much coke that you could run the slalom”
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I don’t care that I’m in Western Canada nor that i likely have exams. I’m fucking going.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
trade partners?????
edmonton & toronto…. clearly edmonton has issues in net and on defense… leafs have goalie prospects galore + a deep defense…. hmmmmmm… thoughts?
EDM offers: Sam Gagner, Linus Omark, MPS
TOR offers: Luke Schenn, Mike Komisarek, Jonas Gustavsson
Both GMs: Are you fucking kidding me?
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
Essentially what I’m trying to say is I doubt much gets done as anything EDM has to offer they’re going to ask the world for (except maybe Hemsky)
And Leafs are essentially looking to unload salary or acquire a big name Top 6… both of which EDM is not a good trading partner for.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
I’m starting to think the Leafs don’t do too much on Deadline Day.
I doubt the Leafs are going to make too many changes to the core of this team since they seem to love playing for each other, and I don’t think Burke gets the prices he’s looking for to add the sort of pieces he feels the team needs going forward.
I think maybe he’ll add a depth defenceman but that’s about it.
Cynically Sarcastic
Сертыфікаваны Grabbo Палюбоўнік
What about, and this is crazy I know, some sort of defenseman who plays defense?
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that’s a thing?
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 7, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, Mike Weaver is already locked up
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
Fuck I knew there was a hole in my plan.
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one could even say it might the greatest break of all time.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
the hockey analysis guy
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 7, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
It was like 3 months
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Did he discount Weaver’s first 13 games?
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Hockey analysis wrote an article saying he was probably the most under-rated dman in the league due to goalies having a higher save % when he’s on the ice than off I think. So naturally, we knew we had to have him.
He said he was the best shut down guy in the league.
Best.
HE HAS HIS OWN EQUATION AND DONT YOU FORGET IT DAMMIT
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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Making fun of his equation is kind of a tired meme leafer.
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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
what if you take out the first 13 iterations?
s •
by sportsfan2 on Feb 7, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
/dismissive wanking motion
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oh fuck off
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Feb 7, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Man, for someone who hates memes you use them a lot.
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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Strange, I thought save percentage variations were largely driven by luck.
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Nope, it’s all about “shot quality”
This space for rant...
by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
As far as Mike Weaver goes, his ‘advanced stats’ at Behind the Net say that he:
Takes on tough competition and tough zone starts. He battles that competition to about a draw (or he did last year, this year he’s getting killed) possession wise.
What you glossed over is that category “GOAT”. Only one player has a GOAT of “1” that’s Mike Weaver. Everyone else gets a “0” because they’re clearly not the “GOAT”.
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Who?
For how much?
In whose place?
How do they manage the cap hit?
Cynically Sarcastic
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1. Waive Colby Armstrong
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meh they wont. Yeah he’s an overpaid 4th liner but getting Komi off the books would be a bigger help. At least Armstrong forechecks like a motherfucker. And maybe he’s beaten boneitis. We’ll see.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Yes but Komi has an NTC/NMC so he ain’t coming off the books.
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partial NTC… he can still get traded. Also at what point of sitting in the pressbox does he say fine I’ll go to the NYI for playing time
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
Komi can pick 10 teams to go to… he can just pick 10 cap-crunched teams.
Effectively Full NTC
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
Did somebody say cap’n crunch?
Yes please!
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Ya I’m sure MIke Komisarek is loving not getting to play hockey right now
Cynically Sarcastic
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Hard to tell if he’s been told it’s clear he “will continue being a healthy scratch as long as he’s a Leaf” or if he’s being told "you’ll get your chance as soon as there is an injury.
If he’s just waiting on an injury to keep playing for a team/city he enjoys being in… I doubt he’d waive.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldnt be suprised if Komi played tonite
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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Luke probably.
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Franson / Liles ate up big minutes last night.
Could have limited his TOI so he could be fresh tonight.
Dunno… RW said in the presser they were rolling 4 fwd lines so they wouldn’t be exhausted tonight.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Honestly, I think the most likely option is that Komisarek sits again.
And yeah, RW definitely leans on the bottom six more in b2bs. It’s nice that they’re finally not terrible (woooo Orr-Wallin-Mayers!!). Maybe he does that with D men now, and Luke sees some big minutes. But I don’t know that I’d count on it.
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the minutes were actually pretty distributed, i think to keep everyone fresh. I doubt Komi comes in, no one was really bad last night.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Luke “under 16 mins, but still +5 on the night” Schenn?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
He was a +5?
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Both he and (get this) his partner Gardiner.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
He was +2 last night.
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Says +2 on the game sheet.
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Where did I magically get “+5”? I swear I read/heard it somehere.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
FillyPhillydon’tDO backcheck
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Still gonna say that is my fave quote from last year
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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I was saying/hoping a week ago that I hope the only move they do is a salary dump (i.e. sellers not buyers) so that we can afford to re-sign Grabovski.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
I said the same thing last week. Burke’s going to give the same speech he gave on July 1 – “We were in on a lot of players who moved today, but the prices were getting ridiculous.”
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by Draglikepull on Feb 7, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
Cap space sellers not buyers
DO IT BURKE
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
hmmm
who’s burke going to target…. we know he loves anaheim… any other teams ripe for poaching top-6?
Only the already heavily speculated crap
Jeff Carter
Brendan Morrow
Rick Nash
Ales Hemsky (Top 6 is loosely defined here)
Tuomo Ruutu
No no, dig UP stupid.
Yeah dude Ales “.9ppg” Hemsky blows am i rite
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
Cost relative to contribution would be off imo. They’ll want a Penner package and I wouldn’t want to give up Blacker+1st for him which is a similar package
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Especially when all signs point to Blacker being NHL-ready next year.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
At SOME point next year. I don’t want to open up a spot for him, I want him in a similar spot to Kadri where we make him earn the callup.
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eh, Kadri was sent down mostly because he was waiver exempt, nto because he was being outplayed by guys like Crabb. Hopefully we free a spot up for him/Colborne in the forward lines next year.
Kadri, Colbourne, Frattin = sheltered 3rd line
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by ThickSkinnedAlive on Feb 7, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
You just got FCK’d
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 7, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
KFC line. Finger linglin’ good!
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Tim Connolly has a great ppg too
I prefer players who can play a 75 game season but whatever I’m crazy
Last 3 years
2009-10 22GP 1.00 P/Game
2010-11 47GP 0.89 P/Game
2011-12 40GP 0.55 P/Game
Oh boy let’s offer him 6M
No no, dig UP stupid.
Play him with Kessel and Lupul and I’ll bet he scores more often than that.
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Tiny bit surprising I guess
TSNBobMcKenzie
Anthony Stewart (CAR), Zach Hamill (BOS), Andrew Murray (SJS) all cleared waivers.
Hamill used to have potential and I remember people really liking the Stewart signing in the summer.
No no, dig UP stupid.
I figured someone short forwards would take Hamill… guess not.
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short forwards? you mean montreal?
by JohnerstonRex on Feb 7, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
8th overall… some one thought he did once
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
sigh… what a dreadful draft. Actually, short of the Kessel-trade layups, Chiarelli’s drafting has yet to yield much of anything
Ya pretty hard to fuck up 2nd overall, especially in a coinflip for #1 overall draft year
Burke’s drafting hasn’t done much either to be fair… but he’s had a shorter time horizon. Kadri still in “wait and see” mode.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
hrm… i guess Chia was technically in place for the 06 draft, so Kessel, Lucic and Marchand to his record. So one good year anyway
Hard to judge Burke on 2009-onward. Too early. At least he’s restocked the pond pretty nicely
It was a fucking disaster when he got here
At least we have some callups worth playing NHL games (Kadri, Colborne, Aulie) if necessary.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
I think we’ve had some pretty good later round picks – Mckegg, Leivo, Blacker, Ross – all pretty solid not first round pickups
Way too early to know.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 7, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
Zach Hamill played Frodo Skywalker in Star Treak the Animated Series, right?
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
by theninjagreg on Feb 7, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Another crazy stat via twitter
@brandon2743
@Steve_Dangle Crazy stat, 15% of Toronto’s GA this season have come in the 4 games against the Bruins.
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
So 15% of the GA have come in 7.5% of the games? That’s like, double! Leafs are awesome defensive powerhouses!!!
/toosoon?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
Its very well true that Boston is just a dominant team compared to the Leafs but I have a feeling that the Leafs just happened to play 4/6 of their games against the Bruins at a terrible time in the season (i.e. the point when Boston was winning an entire months worth of games and destroying everyone).
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
6 pts. 4 if we win tonight but then Boston will have 3 games in hand
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Games in hand are only brought into the conversation when we’re the ones that have them, thank you very much!
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
Fuck your math
Donny, please.
by scrambles the death dealer on Feb 7, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
In an unprecedented move, the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired the Carolina Hurricanes to play their next game on their behalf against the Boston Bruins.
Cynically Sarcastic
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by clrkaitken on Feb 7, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
There’s nothing in the rules books saying they can’t do that!
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There’s nothing in the rulebook that says a giraffe can’t play football
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Just trade teams for one day and then trade back. It’s before the trade deadline.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
We don’t play the Bruins again until March.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
If we could win just one game against them this year I would be happy as a clam
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
DID SOMEBODY SAY MY NAME?
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by Chemmy on Feb 7, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
umm… we’d have to get it to that point first.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
Considering the way the Leafs have played against the Rangers this year it may not be a horrific matchup.
Boston probably would be though.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Possible 1st round opponents:
Florida- easiest possible win, still a tough series though.
Washington- good shot at winning, but tough series if Caps find their stride.
NY Rangers- hard fought series, but winnable if the Leafs play the way they did in their 2 games at MSG. Not likely though.
Boston- OH DEAR GOD WHAT IS THIS MESS OH HOLY FUCK THIS IS TERRIBLE
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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by SkinnyFish on Feb 7, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
BOurne either reads reddit or Rage Comics “Le Puck”
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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This comment on the Systems Analysis is hilarious...
ecan says: 02.07.12 @ 3:23 PM EST
your breakdowns are fantastic. after kyper you are my favourite nhl personality, even if you dont yet exist on the silver screen.
Such things as Kypreos fans exist? MIND = BOGGLED
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by CanadianMaple09 on Feb 7, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Isn’t the silver screen a movie theatre?
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WTF is this?
MON FEB 20, 2012
OTTAWA @ NY ISLANDERS
1:00 PM ET
They’re playing an afternoon game on a Monday? I understand it’s Family Day here in Ontario, but it’s in NY…
I’m going to that game just to boo them and be drunk in the middle of the day
by ShahofToronto on Feb 7, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Totally off Topic
So, without getting into too much of a discussion (read: ANY AT ALL), I’m wondering if anyone here is familiar with the MLM opportunity known as ACN? I won’t state which side I’m leaning on as there could possibly be members here on either side of the spectrum, but does anybody have a link to any objective literature which completes some form of analysis on the company and arrives at some conclusion? I have googled the firm and have found many opinions, however, though some are insightful, most are poorly written which if referenced in a discussion with others (which is the reason I am looking for information, as many people around me are becoming enthralled with this company) would quickly be discredited on the basis of grammatical structure/quality.
I know the theory behind many organizational structures, including MLMs (I completed my MBA last year), but I’m looking for something specific to this organization.
Once again, I’m not looking to start a discussion, as many people can become quite fervent on the topic, just for links.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 1:45 PM EST reply actions
I have no idea what MLM’s or ACN’s are but I say go for it!
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
i thought ‘mid-level managers’
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by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
Okay, doesn’t seem to be too many proponents, so I guess I won’t feel guilty letting on that I’m totally against this, and any MLM (and this is just common sense, has nothing to do with my education). I’ve found plenty of opinions using actual figures and quantitative analysis to debunk the organization, but none would be a legit reference for a talking point. I could probably get some analysis through my school’s online database, but since I’m no longer a student, would most likely have to pay for it.
I guess beggars can’t be choosers.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
Objective analysis of a MLM: It’s a scam, unless you’re at the top. Then, it’s still a scam, but at least you’re the one benefiting.
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Ha. This is what I’m using as a for my “one-liner”.
I’ll be sure to give you the proper citation Bower.
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
30 thoughts is up
Interesting
The one word that should scare the Oilers: arbitration. Gagner’s agency hired a very smart guy (Danny Tolensky), who constantly throws out stats on his Twitter feed that arbitrators love. (Example: “In the last 25 games Gagner has had a point on 42 per cent of Edmonton’s goals and has been on the ice for 57 per cent” or “200 career points for Gagner. Only Kane has more pts from the 2007 draft. Next on the list has 162 pts, only seven in total are over 100.”)
No no, dig UP stupid.
how many people going to arbitration do you think are going to try to use Gomez as a comparable?
My player, X scored way more goals than this guy making $7M, so he should get similar money
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 7, 2012 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure how much credibility he has but let’s assume it’s true. I’d think Van and LA are at the top of the pile because they have expendable goaltenders.
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is Pekka not working out in NSH or something?
by gettingcozywithsarkozy on Feb 7, 2012 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Lindback…
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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arctic ice hockey does not have kind words.
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by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 3:32 PM EST via Android app reply actions
“Kessel trade” is now up there with “Laffs” and “1967”
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by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 3:33 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Maybe its the impending 10 point difference between the two teams.
Maybe its the game in hand that the Leafs have.
Maybe its the 11 goals the Leafs have scored in their last two games
Maybe its the no 4v5 goals against since december
I dunno but its something
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
le sigh
I thought they’d give us some better discourse than “lol 1967” and “lol Kessel”, but then I realized that they willingly became fans of the Atlanta Thrashers simply because they changed their name and logo and arena location. Therefore, they are silly people devoid of logic or a 6th grade intelligence level.
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you are trying to get me to NOT mock people? are you mad good sir?
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
Like, hey guys, you basically deny that the Jets are the Atlanta Thrashers. You are all fucking delusional.
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 7, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I refuse to call them anything but the Atlantapeg Jets, although the Winterpeg Thrashers could be acceptable.
by Goosemonster on Feb 7, 2012 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s pronounced “Thrashettes”
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by Isosceles Kramer on Feb 7, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
and Jared needs an outlet like that since FLYERROB was banned
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by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 4:13 PM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
he was banned from here?
Leaf fan in Ottawa.
by joe leaf fan on Feb 7, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
damn, you miss a weekend, and the whole vibe of the place changes. I knew something had happened, but I couldn’t put my finger on it.
This space for rant...
by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 7, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
there was also a thing about stop being dicks to each other.
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by elseldo on Feb 7, 2012 4:28 PM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
This usually correlates with the Leafs winning.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 7, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He wasnt the most welcome person even if he probably had good intentions.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
by BlindSight on Feb 7, 2012 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He’s got a caricature coming up in the series…
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by CanadianMaple09 on Feb 7, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
Important Gomez News
Time to turn to your Year Two calendar.
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by not norm ullman on Feb 7, 2012 3:33 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I think it was Georges Laraque who tweeted about the Gomez joke going too far. I disagree. If you get paid 7 million dollars to score and you can’t, you’re going to be paid 7 million dollars to deal with the grief of you sucking. Not a bad shake, complaining will only bring on more ridicule. The only way to get rid of the laughter is to fucking score. Colton Orr did it – in 4 games, with bottom six minutes.
let’s get to some fresh ice….
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