Get Ready For The Big House
by JP Nikota on Feb 9, 2012 7:03 AM EST
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PrintToday's the day. It's been a poorly kept secret, but it's going to be good to hear it come from an NHL official that the Toronto Maple Leafs will play the Detroit Red Wings at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbour, Michigan next season for the Winter Classic. I'm gonna spend a lot of money, I think.
Here's a story about how it finally came to be from Jeff Arnold at Puck Daddy:
Andrea Miller, the public information officer for the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, said non-profit organizations have 12 one-day licenses per year to use. But in order to receive them, organizations must complete a lengthy application, outlining the requirements for alcohol to be sold at events.
Well. I'm sure that's an important point for hockey fans, and definitely to organizers.
More, after the jump.
Leafs Links:
Eastern Conference Bubble Update: February 8th
Things look good for the Leafs, aside from their road-tied Fenwick numbers. From Cam Charron at The Leafs Nation.
A Great Trade: Lupul, Gardiner and Beauchemin One Year On
Happy Gardupulversary!
Wednesday Morning Hockey-Sense
This is a cool idea for a series from Danny Gray, even if this one's a little easy. From The Leafs Nation.
Ray Ferraro, Damien Cox, Pierre McGuire
Michael Langlois at VLM has his say.
Phil Kessel: Chasing the Rocket
Blue Kool-Aid: downed. From Darren K at Blue Chip Prospects.
Why Jake Gardiner Should Receive Calder Consideration
Lukas Hardonk has his say at The Hockey Writers.
Marlies Win In Front of 8000 Screaming Kids
Aw, that's nice. From Jeffler at MarliesHQ.
Other Hockey Links:
Backhand Shelf Podcast
I always throw this on as I put together the FTB. It's good to have on in the background.
The Whiteboard: Killing off a 5-on-3
More good tactical stuff from Justin Bourne at Backhand Shelf.
DGB turns four
Go say 'Happy Birthday'!
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
This was definitely a “wear your Wendel Clark jersey to class and get funny looks from non-hockey fans” day
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
I'm actually really excited that the Leafs get to take part in the Winter Classic.
I never thought the NHL would do it with a Canadian team. Plus the possibility of Leafs in 24/7? In a season where, if things continue in the direction they’re heading, Leafs might actually have a competitive and fun-to-watch team?
It’s just a confluence of too many awesome things at once.
I’m going to spend SOOOO much money
No no, dig UP stupid.
I’m very excited at the prospect of both. But I can’t get too happy yet, I’m happier to be watching meaningful hockey right now.
They need insane Leafs fans with deep pockets to help fill the 100k seats.
"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 9, 2012 8:55 AM EST up reply actions
I’d be shocked if Leafs didn’t get at least 50% of the turnout, unless they somehow make it easier for Detroit locals to get the tickets.
No no, dig UP stupid.
RABBLE RABBLE AMUURCANS ONLY RABBLE
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
by WizardofNaz on Feb 9, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Any educated guess on what this will cost
I seem to recall someone saying it was $500 to attend in Philly. That was for all the games, but seriously, $500! At the big house that would result in over $50million in gate receipts alone. what a cash cow.I’m hoping it’s something more reasonable then that. But I reckon I’m going no matter what.
by Kessel'sOversizedSuit on Feb 9, 2012 9:16 AM EST up reply actions
$500 for what seat though? I’m sure some will be that price, but I doubt the very last row goes over $50 face value.
Scalping will be crazy though
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
Also they won’t be able to package the tickets the same way because they can’t sell 110,000 tickets to the alumni game
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
the Game of Thrones jerseys from Daves Geeky Hockey just saved my valentines.
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 9, 2012 7:49 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
sometimes I get things for my wife, it’s not expected or an annual thing. Last year I got her habs/sabres tickets.
she’s back to work after being off on mat. leave so I’m looking to be extra nice for a while since its a hard transition.
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
oooo I want a Nights Watch jersey when it comes out so much… so fucking sweet
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
I haven’t gotten into GoT, but those jerseys look slick.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
Internet Champ. I'm on Twitter too! - draglikepull
by Draglikepull on Feb 9, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Do it. Do it now.
You will not regret it.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
I’ve heard good things about it, but fantasy novels aren’t really my thing. I tend to read philosophical novels. Or comedy. Or ideally both Vonnegut.
The plural of "anecdote" is not "data".
Internet Champ. I'm on Twitter too! - draglikepull
by Draglikepull on Feb 9, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
And so it goes.
Either you have an enviable memory, or a pitiable life, to know nothing of regret.
- Sten, of the Qunari
by GreatKingRat on Feb 9, 2012 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Nice
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 9, 2012 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
Doomed to collide….
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 9, 2012 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
One of my faves, along with Player Piano.
Either you have an enviable memory, or a pitiable life, to know nothing of regret.
- Sten, of the Qunari
by GreatKingRat on Feb 9, 2012 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
Me either… I honestly didn’t know it was a fantasy novel before I started watching.
If the action/drama doesn’t get you hooked…. well I dont know what to say.
There is a lot less “fantasy” involved than I thought there would be.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Well at least until some of the later books
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
But I guess by then you’re already hooked…. as I said I never read the books or even knew they were books before the series
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
I enjoyed reading the books because it’s interesting to see how the TV show did somethings differently. It’s one of the few series where I can honestly say that it’s not that the book was better than the TV show, it’s that the slightly different choices in depicting things make it interesting
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t get into it until the books are finished. I am not convinced Martin knows how to wrap up the series or if he does, whether he will live long enough to. Also the quality of the books seems to be declining. The tv show stands alone though. And NEXT SEASON COMES OUT IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS HOLY SHIT YESSSS!!
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
by theninjagreg on Feb 9, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
He may or may not have extend himself too much with the amount of different cultures in the books, and the whole 4th/5th book separation thing with a bunch of main characters not showing up in the 4th book at all was kind of annoying.
But I wouldn’t say the quality has greatly diminished… I kind of like that the series and the fictional world can keep going, unlike other worlds like Middle Earth, which can’t really go anywhere after Return of the King
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
I could write much and many examples of things that pissed me off in the last book, but words are wind, and it would be as useful as nipples on a breastplate. Also I don’t want to spoil the story for anyone.
Sure, the Middleearth story could keep going. You have the whole northern kingdoms to play with. Also the area around the Lonely Mountain wasn’t visited at all in the book. And not to mention the kingdom of Lorien had its own war with the orcs lead by possibly the most powerful elf in the book, Galadriel. Also the Kindoms of Southron and the East, and Aragorn’s adventures there would be interesting.
You could also write a ton of stories in the 5000 years or so of events leading up to the War of the Ring.
/nerd
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
by theninjagreg on Feb 9, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
too bad the person who could do that is dead….
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
He left tones of histories, notes and manuscripts of work he meant to finish in Middleearth (most of it is the basis for the Silmarillion) and his son has done a pretty good job piecing a lot of it together. Children of Hurin wasn’t terrible.
So, apparently I can now be followed.. but no stalking. @alsonamedphil
His son just isn’t that good of a writer to do it justice. They need to find a talented young writer to ghost write the rest. Or even a big name who has taken their own world as far as it can go.
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
Nah – a young writer would want to add style. No one can truly match the middle ages style of Tolkien. It’ll be like Sanderson taking over for Jordon – you just know.
So, apparently I can now be followed.. but no stalking. @alsonamedphil
Sanderson improved it. Things actually happen, and the females characters don’t “sniff” as much, neither are their dresses described for chapters.
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
While Jordon’s descriptive style was definitely becoming insufferable, Sanderson doesn’t quite manage the flow and cohesiveness that Jordon had. The last books was an utter mess when it came to timelines and events happening congruently that I found it confusing when he insisted on jumping to a different narrator every chapter.
So, apparently I can now be followed.. but no stalking. @alsonamedphil
I didn’t read the whole thing but isn’t Children of Hurin just the Turin/Tuor part of the Silmarillion (Narn i ChĂ®n HĂşrin), repackaged?
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
Yep, with some added material written in. The story was left unfinished in the Silmarillion that there are sections that are paragraph descriptions put in by Christopher Tolkien from his father’s notes. Children of Hurin focuses most on Turin but is more complete. It was OK, though not as good as the original stuff.
So, apparently I can now be followed.. but no stalking. @alsonamedphil
Thats why there are the Unfinished Tails , The Similirilian, and the Lost tales
Definitely goes waaaaay beyond the trilogy
What I’m saying is that there’s plenty you can write about middle earth before and after the trilogy, but the elves leaving and etc. there isn’t much you can push things forward afterward
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
*before and during
not before and after
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
NEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRDDDDDDDSSSSSSSSS
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yeah man you guys are really nerdy
I’m gonna go play Skyrim.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
I felt the last book was a definite step forward after book four, though yes, there were a lot of little things that bothered me… like the zero progression of one of the better main characters who got all of 3 chapters or something like that.
So, apparently I can now be followed.. but no stalking. @alsonamedphil
Also, Damien Cox is bitching about the winter classic. Fuck Damien Cox.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 7:57 AM EST reply actions 9 recs
#UnfollowDamienCox
These last few months of avoiding his dumbass comments have been blissful.
No no, dig UP stupid.
didn’t unfollow, got coxblocked.
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
its easy to unfollow him when I didn’t waste my time following him in the first place…
by WorldSeriesTiger on Feb 9, 2012 8:40 AM EST up reply actions
everytime i see this guys face on tv or see his name mentioned i start feeling really gross and start to break-out in hives.
Tip:
If this happens to you, just say something really bad about him to yourself, out loud or whisper it at your screen. always works for me.
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Monaluckahiki means hockey. Monaluckahockey means love.
seriously,
can you imagine having to live with someone like that?
“The sour cream is supposed to go on the SECOND SHELF! and when you put the ketchup back in the fridge, IT HAS TO BE NEXT TO THE PICKLE JAR!!!”
ew
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Monaluckahiki means hockey. Monaluckahockey means love.
Bald head just lets his body heat right out and he doesn’t look good in hats. An outdoor game might kill him.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
That and no one should be allowed to have fun watching a hockey game, apparently.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
COME TO THE 2013 WINTER CLASSIC!
Meet noted celebrities SkinnyFish, Chemmy, PPP, and various other basement dwellers and get belligerently drunk with them!
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
by SkinnyFish on Feb 9, 2012 8:27 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yaaaayyyyyy!
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
Chemmy and I have already discussed the multiple ways in which we are going to mess with you all.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
sidenote: my lady wants to come with me. everyone be nice to her!
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
Hi! It’s so nice to finally meet y……BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HABS SUCK BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
by SkinnyFish on Feb 9, 2012 8:40 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
i will not be satisfied until i am launched down 6 aisles after the leafs score
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
ill just be doing what I do on here, why mess up a working system?
Resident Internet Tough Guy
by JaredFromLondon on Feb 9, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
The Roar of the Masses Could be Farts.
by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 9, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Or as they say where I’m from… “If it ain’t broke, keep fucking with it.”
I shot a moose once, in upstate New York.
by not norm ullman on Feb 9, 2012 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
The WC just had to be the same year my entire family is going to Hawaii for the xmas/new years break. We’ve been planning the trip for over a year now :(
Oh well fuck it I’ll be in Hawaii!
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
Operation Home Alone 2? “Oh noes I got on a plane to Detroit instead of Hawaii after getting lost in the airport!”
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
You jest, but it was lax airport security like that which let the terrorists aboard the four doomed 9-11 flights. You are such an insensitive ass.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
… not sure if serious…
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
My self portrait
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
by SkinnyFish on Feb 9, 2012 9:54 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m still confused.
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by Scott Gomez this past year: 0
Goals scored on Stanley Cup winning goalies by me: 1
me too
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
Also Gary Oldman who is awesome.
So either Skinny is serious or he’s an old man… not sure which
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
Loved his role in The Fifth Element.
by ChrisFromParadise on Feb 9, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
I loved him in Romeo is Bleeding.
Either you have an enviable memory, or a pitiable life, to know nothing of regret.
- Sten, of the Qunari
by GreatKingRat on Feb 9, 2012 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is very high on my list of movies I want to see once I have time
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
Oh I know the meme, I’m just still not sure whether making a joke about Home Alone 2 is really taboo
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
I think he’s trying to say that he’s most definitely not serious.
Donny, please.
by scrambles the death dealer on Feb 9, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
I’ll be there! Hotel already booked 30 miles north of Ann Arbor!
www.twitter.com/CameronSorley
by CameronSorley on Feb 9, 2012 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
My dad did it, and it was 109 a night compared to 220 something, and can be cancelled up to Dec 31 at 6pm just in case
www.twitter.com/CameronSorley
by CameronSorley on Feb 9, 2012 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
that sounds fantastic
www.twitter.com/CameronSorley
by CameronSorley on Feb 9, 2012 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
Press conference on right now
"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 9, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
It’s always New Years Day.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
unless it’s a Sunday
Toronto Maple Leafs: Lupul is Lupul backwards
Officially on Team Re-Sign Grabbo
Twitter
Good call, I’m pretty sure the world ends on December 22nd. Somebody reputable told me that…
Donny, please.
by scrambles the death dealer on Feb 9, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
Man I fly to Hawaii on the 22nd…
That means I’ll get to take part in all the “end of the world” parties bound to happen and fly completely hungover the next day :)
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
If nothing else, the Mayans have given us a great night of party
Donny, please.
by scrambles the death dealer on Feb 9, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Its spelled Ann Arbor, not Ann Arbour and either way, it sucks. Comerica would have been much better, although more difficult to get tickets too. It will be pretty easy to get tickets to this but I can’t imagine its going to be that great to see from most of the seats.
As a Michigan State alum (GO LILES), I was forced to complain about the choice of venue but even my UM friends think this is stupid to do here instead of at Comerica.
I will still go, I will still waste my money on $11 beers but I won’t be pleased about it (unless the leafs crush the wings)
by WorldSeriesTiger on Feb 9, 2012 8:39 AM EST reply actions
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 9, 2012 8:43 AM EST up reply actions
a slightly less whiny version….
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 9, 2012 8:47 AM EST up reply actions
On a serious note, I like using the Big House for the game. Comerica Park isn’t hallowed ground like Fenway or Wrigley and frankly ballparks suck for hockey setups. Breaking a record adds an extra bit of special to the game.
The First Certified Grabbo Lover
My thoughts exactly… unless it’s a historic ballpark do it in a football stadium
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Go Green!
Also, my cousin was roommates with Duncan Keith his freshman year. He sadly doesn’t care about hockey
I lived next to Ryan miller my freshman year and had to pick him up off the hallway floor on a Tuesday morning when he was to drunk to make it into his room the night before
by WorldSeriesTiger on Feb 9, 2012 11:35 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Was he just as ugly then?
At least it's not Lebda.
by Nifty Mittens on Feb 9, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
I really hope they do it. Of course once the Leafs are rumored to be in the Winter Classic, HBO and NHL have a fight over the future of 24/7
by WorldSeriesTiger on Feb 9, 2012 8:42 AM EST up reply actions
If they do it, I can’t wait for the camera to be set up on Kessel for an interview and he just doesn’t ever say anything…for hours…then he gets up to pee and never comes back
by WorldSeriesTiger on Feb 9, 2012 8:43 AM EST up reply actions
I hope they pick manlier costumes to prance around in this yr if they are on camera.
"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 9, 2012 8:58 AM EST up reply actions
Bryz talks about the universe and Grabbo talks about the pineapple
SL Benfica & Toronto Maple Leafs Sempre
by leafsportugal on Feb 9, 2012 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
I wonder if Kessel knew what he was signing on for when he signed that 5 year deal with Burke
SO MUCH 24/7 AWKWARDNESS
No no, dig UP stupid.
I’d put money on us seeing a different side of kessel, Just chirping, playing video games with bozie,walking his girlfriends dog, and talking on a cell phone while driving
Dion Phaneuf: turning the tunes up since '10
was the “cherished prospect” Korbinian Holzer a joke? I can’t tell, but he’s playing in a top 2 role on the Marlies and he keeps getting called up (despite not playing yet)
Friedman has talked about there being league interest in Holzer, and about the Leafs wanting to get him onto the NHL roster. So he may be “cherished,” if not “hyped.”
RIP Former-and-forever Leaf Wade Belak
Me on Twitter
Also, they have a list of the top 75 defecemen in the league….but no Gunnar. That guy is being seriosuly underrated, he is a very solid defenceman.
Fantasy hockey needs an intangibles stat column
1st overall would go to Frans Nielsen!
No no, dig UP stupid.
Mike Weber would like a word with you.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
err…Weaver.
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
You mean
Mike Webarrrrggghhhh!
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
He must have been a great pairing with our Chris Butlarrrrgggghhhhhh
"You said you didn't give a f#%k about hockey. And I never saw someone say that before..."
"Storm coming? Hatchet coming!"
They’re fairly similar, in that you yell “DON’T DO THAT YOU MORON” (with more colorful language) far too often.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
I’d post the smugface gif here if i knew the url.
OPERATION TANK IS A GO. It’s the only explanation for Mike Weber. He’s on a secret mission.
Here's a Lupul smugface
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
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So handsome…
I will stand beside him with an axe! @theninjagreg
by theninjagreg on Feb 9, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
Really ugly taste in clothes in that picture though….
TWEET AT ME BRO
DAAAAA BLOG
Leaf fan for life! (No, really. They gave me a no-trade clause when I was born.)
by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
Reimer or Gus? any word on who is starting? I have to think we got to be starting Reimer, got to be starting Reimer.
i think it’s safe to assume that Reimer has regained his role as starter. things are where we thought they’d be at the beginning of the season. Reimer can give us top-notch goaltending. Gus can give us solid back-up performances.
it’s true, we GBSR. But we don’t GBSR every night (i.e, on back-to-backs) because the back-up can’t cut it.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 9, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
Go beat Sam Raimi? (for Spider-man 3)
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
It will be nearly impossible Kesel to win the Rocket, IMO, given Stamkos’ pace. Then again, last year Stamkos basically didn’t score in his last 25 games so he missed it by a few goals. I would love for Kessel to get it, but the chances of it happening again? He’ll need a couple hatties real quick
I suppose there is a chance that Stamkos will slow down as Tampa’s playoff chances get more and more remote. But otherwise Kessel would have to start scoring at a pretty awesome rate to catch him.
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
so what you’re saying is Stampkos for Holzer and a 2nd during his slump?
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
has to be a 5th going back the other way to make it fair…
Finally got twitter...@mapleleafmjt
by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
they desperately need goalies, especially young one. They have, IIRC, the oldest tandem in the league.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
Is he closer than Scrivens? Who until recently had our highest S% of our goalies?
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
who knows I don’t watch the Norfolk admirals play. I just know he had some talent in junior and is only 22. Looking at his stats he’s at a 2.50 gaa and only a .902 svp so who knows if he’s flaming out or what?
Kadri Fanboy since 2006
he was .901 in 40+ games last year, seems like thats his level. If that’s their best goalie prospect they should be in full panic mode.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
Who knows? Him being in the top 5 is for good enough for me to use my smug face whenever people dare question that deal. Oh, Seguin is good? Great. Kessel is a top 5 scorer in the league signed at 5.5million, you tool!
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
sorry but people still try to make fun of the Kessel deal here in Ottawa and talk about how “bad” he is. I classify them as “idiots”.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah I know, I live it. Its the worst. They come up with bullshit about how Kessel sucks and they have 100pt defender Erik Karlsson
Karlsson is good, I won’t hate on his play because he is a Senator. But he’s not a top 5 D-man in the league. Or even top ten.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe one day, but probably not until Ottawa trades him for a bag of pucks and a 5th rounder.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
He’s about to get paid like one though.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
Tyler Myers
had 2 seasons of 48 and 37 points, got a 7-year x $5.5M deal
Karlsson had 45 points last year, 48 points IN 55 GAMES this year so far.
He’s going to get a Phaneuf or Doughty-level decade-long deal
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
Just classify them as sens fans…much worse than idiots.
by ChrisFromParadise on Feb 9, 2012 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
Last night after ball hockey a couple of Flames fans attempt to defend the Dion trade after I baited them about it.
The local defence basically comes down to “he was bad in the room and had to go”. So, not a hockey deal at all then.
I asked how he could go from being bad in the room in Calgary to great in the room and Captain in T.O. He was the same guy … so perhaps it was the coach or GM that was bad in the room, and they got rid of the wrong guy at the time…
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 9, 2012 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
If I was going to make that argument, the only thing I can think of would be that Phaneuf is an alpha male, and was getting to that age where he was starting to butt heads with Iginla, the established alpha in the room. Management obviously sided with Iginla, and sent Phaneuf on his way.
So not bad in the room per se, but more like he’d gotten to a point where he needed to be king of his own pride, to continue with the tortured analogies
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by T is for Truculence on Feb 9, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
I buy this theory… Not to mention they just brought in a new “alpha” dman as well in Bouwmeester.
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The thing about that theory, is that it was mentioned a few times that phaneuf was hanging with iginla at the all-star game… Didn’t seem like a tonne of tension there.
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by BetterThanBester on Feb 9, 2012 1:02 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
They are still probably friends. They spent 4 years together some ties will be formed.
Also any tension they had was 2 years ago now.
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Sometimes, people just run into problem situations in one city and all they need is a fresh start in another. I’ll agree that he was done in Calgary if Flames fans agree that Toronto gave him the fresh start that he needed.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
Remember that this is what everyone circa 2008 in Montreal said about Grabovski. He looks like a new, much more mature, man in Toronto.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
he also wasnt really given a chance in Montreal, I think that’s partly why he likes our org. so much: we let him play and show what he could bring.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn’t our No. 1 centre Matt Stajan when he came over? Of course we let him play
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by T is for Truculence on Feb 9, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
Only way is if Kessel keeps his pace up and Stamkos gets injured
That’s really about it.
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by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
Bah, 2 goals a game to the end of the season should do it. This is Phil Kessel we’re talking about.
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I dont think he can do it every game, so I say he does ~4 goals spread over two games. You know, a hat trick here, a hat trick there.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
neither was I. He isn’t beating Stamkos.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Also, every other really good sniper getting injured would help too.
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by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
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by Curt S on Feb 9, 2012 10:50 AM EST reply actions 8 recs
I’d rec that if the site would let me.
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We’re dominating their shit.
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I was at the game where they took the series lead in January. Great game.
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So guys
what in the actual fuck is happening with Sam Ganger?
one game, sure, good for you.
4 game point streak now? Scoring all of edmonton’s goals??
I’ll go further and say that he’s also now suddenly on a Hall-of-Fame track, just like RNH.
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by not norm ullman on Feb 9, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
No he wont, but with more minutes he appears to be showing he’s better than a 40-point player. He’s still quite young, not big enough for us, but he needs a top 6 (read: 2nd line) role where he can get the minutes to succeed.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
pending RFA = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
A good argument can be made that Sam Gagner (who, don’t forget, is only 22) will end up being at least a good 2nd centre. Good players go on hot streaks, it happens all the time.
I would argue he’s very likely a 2nd line centre. As we’ve noted before, people think you need like 70 points to be a #2C, which is ridiculous. Most #2Cs are 45-60pts.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
He’s averaged .60 ppg the 2 seasons before this one. Thats 50pts a year… They see 40pts and forget he missed 14 games.
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Yeah, which is a number 2C on all but the deepest teams.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
Yep.
The only reason the Oil should move him is if they want a big #2 c to play behind Nuge. Or if they get a good young dman for him
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yeaaah
But I’ve been thinking about it and they need to trade their pick for dmen and not use it on one in the draft.
Murray is gunna be a good player… but not for a few years yet and they need help now. The Oil will rush him and ruin him…
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I’d trade Gunnar for their 1st rounder. TBH they have to realize that you actually have to PAY to get good defenders. You can’t stockpile forward assets and then magically hope your defense gets good, or that you win 7-6 games.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
I’d trade Gunnar for their 1st rounder.
They’d never do it.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
of course they wouldn’t they’d be insane to do so.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if we could sell them on Gunner+Blacker…
Knowing Tambo he’d laugh it off but damn I think that would be a good trade for Edm imo. That is if you believe the Blacker hype.
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They won’t sell their 1st for any price.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
Not even Carey Price?
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by GreatKingRat on Feb 9, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
It says no HomerS. There can be one.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
Which I think everyone can agree is a stupid stupid move.
They are going to end up picking either 1st or 2nd and get either Nail or Grigo and ignore their backend again.
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They might only be Top 5. There are some spectacularly awful teams this year.
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by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
And they are one of them. They are 3 points back of the teams tied for 28th. Small margin I know but its huge when you can’t even play basic defense
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No doubt they'll be Top 5, they're 29th right now
But I could easily see TBL or NYI falling to grab that #2 spot ahead of them. Those teams are just godawful right now as well.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Both those teams have winning records in their last 10.
6-3-1
6-2-2
yep both struggling
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Also Anaheim is 7-2-1 and they are in 4th right now…
Also TBL and NYI have 2 games in hand too.
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I actually picked up Miller & Hiller in my fantasy leagues where I could, I think they’re both going to turn it around and ruin their teams Top draft spots.
No no, dig UP stupid.
Miller for sure…. I ahve a bad feeling about Buffalo. They were like.. what, 25-5 in their last 30 to end last season? Big 6-0 win over Boston yesterday, could spark another late season run
There is no "I" in team, but there is an "M" and an "E"
20-10, which is basically what they need to have a slim hope of making the playoffs again. I personally doubt lightning will strike twice but i’ll be enjoying the ride.
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Columbus has to have the first pick on lock, they are unbelievably terrible. Epicly, one might say. 30-something points terrible.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
At this point the only thing funnier would be if Columbus lost the lottery
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by T is for Truculence on Feb 9, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
Man if Edmonton wins the lottery people will be giving stupid Tambellini all the credit /soannoying
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by T is for Truculence on Feb 9, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Yes because I want Yakupov and Skinner playing together
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Totally improbable scenario
Colorado tanks like crazy, wins the lottary, Washington picks #1 overall.
No no, dig UP stupid.
I was just looking at the likely bottom 5 and picked the team I hated the least..
I’m banking on the ducks to keep up this great play so bottom 5 would be
CBJ
EDM
CAR
MTL
and then either Sabres or Lightning.
I don’t want Nail with Stamkos that’d just be scary.
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I don't trust CBJ or NYI to properly develop Yakupov.
Carolina has actually had some success with its high draft picks in recent years… if MTL gets him i will be sad.
GO PRICE GO MEDIOCRITY
No no, dig UP stupid.
WHo wouldn’t make that trade if you’re a leaf fan
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Maybe Carl Gunnarsson himself.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
And that was at age 20 and 21. At age 22 he’s now on pace for 62 points over a full season. Yah I’d call that decent.
Sure he might never be a true star but he’ll be just fine as C2 behind Nuge
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I doubt he maintains anything like his current pace, but if he keeps playing with linemates like Eberle I don’t see why he couldn’t be a 60-65 point centre in a couple of seasons.
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by Draglikepull on Feb 9, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
you’re probably better off asking for RNH or this year’s 1st.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
the latter I would very much like. Either way, I hope we can flip our 1st up for a higher pick.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
Why? I heard the draft is 30 players deep, just enough for us.
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by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
because this seems like a particularly solid draft. I always like us to pick higher if we can. I’d like to avoid the long-term (3-4 year) Tlyer Biggs projects….
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Meh, I’m not a big fan of pre-judging a draft before it happens. It’s a lot of the hype machine at work.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, its true, although Yakupov seems like he is going to be redonkulous.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Well ya… based on McKenzie’s mid-season report (again, hype machine), seems like its Yakupov then everybody else.
That being said, if we could somehow sell off non-core players for an extra 1st rounder I wouldn’t be too mad.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
non-core players for an extra 1st rounder
Which of course is next to impossible
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
yes it is. Depending on how it looks closer to the draft, I might part with our 1st and one of our middling prospects for a higher spot. Burke does like to move up in drafts to get the guy he wants, if necessary.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately who Burke wants and who we (as fans) want are likely 2 different things.
No no, dig UP stupid.
very true, although the higher you go up in teh draft the easier it is to determine. Biggs could have gone lower (Burke traded up because he thought he was going to be picked by someone else before 25th) based on his rankings. The again, who would have predicted Coutourier at 8th? What a steal.
I wish and hope that Holmgren is desperate and stupid enough to make Couturier available.
My “untouchables” list on the Leafs would shrink dramatically if that happened.
No no, dig UP stupid.
A 6’2 19-year old centre who is already 0.5 PPG in the NHL with third line minutes? OH GOD YES.
He’s the unicorn I’d deal Schenn for.
It'd take more than Schenn and I'd do it
Operation Schenn for Couturier is a Go.
No no, dig UP stupid.
Schenn, Macarthur and ? for Couturier and ??
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
I have no idea what it would take but it would be a lot.
It would have to highly leverage Holmgren’s desire to bring the Schenn brothers together.
No no, dig UP stupid.
I’d say Schenn, Mac, prospect, pick and Couturier and roster player coming back. Something to that effect.
Question is what roster player on Philly would be a fair deal, and who of those would we want?
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, no way in hell Philly parts with Simmonds.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure Philly needs MacArthur.
Schenn + Gunnar maybe.
Again, no idea on price, but defensive depth seems to be what they’re interested in heading to the post-season.
No no, dig UP stupid.
we cant give up 2 D like that. Not goin to happen. They could have either Schenn or Gunnar, not both.
Macarthur is just an example of a roster player. We’re not giving them 2D.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think Philly needs MacArthur at all. Why would they do that deal?
2D for Couturier gives both sides what they need… It’s a steep price I agree, but that’s what it might take.
No no, dig UP stupid.
But, Gunnar? Probably our best all-around blueliner?
I’d love to get an offensive unicorn, but not at the price of having Oiler-riffic defense.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
If you think Couturier can be a 75+ point player, you don’t trade him for two 2nd pairing D.
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I don’t think Couturier can or will be traded for, and I think Philly would be stupid to do it.
This is Unicorn dreamin’, folks.
No no, dig UP stupid.
Okay
but he was 24 and RFA at the end of his deal. We don’t have many non-core pieces like that right now, except like Franson, Bozak or Gunnarsson.
No no, dig UP stupid.
Leafs should be getting more players who need time to develop, they have lots of core guys who are under 25, the Leafs should be aiming for 4-5 years down the road with draft players.
the Leafs should be aiming for 4-5 years down the road with draft players
I think you and Brian Burke are on different schedules.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
Probably. Of course, I’m just a guy from the cheap seats (oh wait they don’t have those at the ACC). You should take the highest talent at the position and don’t draft for need. Who’s going to be the best guy in 4-5 years (extra year or two of junior, at least one or two of AHL). I’m ok with long term projects with the way this team is stacked – if the prospects can’t be top 6 forwards, we should be moving them for other picks or prospects that might.
Some players, yes. You need a good amount of depth. But we can’t spend all our 1st round picks for the next years on 4-5 year projects. Especially in a draft with a lot of first round talent like this one (or at least supposedly)
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Sure, you pick the best at your draft slot, if that happens to be someone who can play in the NHL at 18, so be it, but to not have any pressure on your pipeline is what makes a good organization – look at the Leafs now compared to four years ago where they had to have Schenn in the lineup. There’s Kadri, who in every other season in memory should be up with the big club, but is sent down. Same with Frattin. I bet if Gardiner wasn’t as stellar as he is, he would be back with the Marlies too.
I’m not a big fan of being patient but I think the approach that Burke/Nonis have instituted is smart and the right way to develop players.
Most scouts (according to pronman) think the levels are 1+2 (nail+grigo) then 3-12 and then the 3rd tier is much deeper than normal going 13-40 but that tier is filled with players usually in the 20-40 range.
Thats why I think either top 10 or 20+ is the best value in this draft.
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That sort of describes every hockey draft in history, but ya.
Either way, my point really is I don’t like pre-judging a draft because so much is made up hype.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
Well no… usually its like top 1-3 then top 10 then the 10-20 crowd and then the 20-40 range. From the sounds of it this draft is missing the 3rd tier.
They have the allstar talent, the high end talent, and the solid late 1st talent but none of the guys you usually find in the 15ish range… guys with talent but question marks.
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McKenzie said the opposite the other day – that GMs view this draft as not being of a very high quality, and that we could see more 1st rounders than usual used as trade chips.
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I don’t recall. May have been on Twitter.
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That systems analysis wasn’t kind of Nugent-Hopkins though. He’s got a lot of learning to do if he wants to be the #1C, its not just points – you can’t be terrible defensively.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
This is what Gagner learned too IIRC. He was dreadful in his own zone coming out of junior I believe.
Also being on the worst team in the league for your age 20 and 21 seasons doesn’t help your counting stats.
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the Oilers development strategy, IMO, is flawed for just that reason. They bring in young, scoring forwards and don’t have any defenders that can back them up. Their defenders are young and really, really, really terrible. So how can you expect young forwards to learn what they should do if the guys on teh backend are always out of position/playing terrible/at epic levels of suck.
Seriously I dont know how the GM hasnt been fired, they could be a playoff bubble team with a decent defence corps and an average goalie.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
They are going to have insane talent in a few years.
I hope for their sake their mgmt team doesn’t fuck it up.
Of course, as a Leafs fan, fuck them & enjoy being Thrashers 2.0
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
They won’t be insane if they don’t get goo defensive prospects, at least 1 somewhat-veteran shut-down defenseman (e.g. Beauch) and a good goalie. This is year 3 of their re-build and they still, quite frankly, suck, despite having 2 1st overall picks. Why? They won’t part with assets they have depth in (young scoring forwards) for assets they need: NHL defensemen.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
I never said they'd be good
They are going to have insane talent
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
oh yeah but talent is wasted on a team that epicly bad year after year. If they suck this bad in 1-2 years I wonder how many of those young guys will want to stay there. They need to at least become a bubble team.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
fuck them & enjoy being Thrashers 2.0
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
I agree, but I want to pry away one of their scoring forwards, they have too many for their own good.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Man, he is going to look so great with Hall and Nugent-Hopkins.
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nah, I think centring Rick Nash might be his thing.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
I think you meant, “Future Leaf HOF’er Nathan MacKinnon.”
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by not norm ullman on Feb 9, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
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So Chris Phillips is about to play his 1000th game with the senators. I pulled up a list of all the players who have played 1000 games with ONE TEAM. If Mats had played 1000 games with the leafs, he would count, despite playing for Quebec & Vancouver as well.. that is the criteria, the play must have just played 1000 games with one team. There are about 40 players, start listing!
Lidstrom, Yzerman
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Modano
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*Holmstrom
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by CameronSorley on Feb 9, 2012 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
Lecavalier is close too. Needs 14 more.
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Delvechhio, Gainey, Beliveau
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by CameronSorley on Feb 9, 2012 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
Daneyko, Armstrong, Clarke, Linden, and Francis
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by CameronSorley on Feb 9, 2012 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
No Leafs? Horton, Keon, Salming… I’m sure theres more. Sittler?
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by GreatKingRat on Feb 9, 2012 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
Current list
Lidstrom, Yzerman, Doan, Modano, Sakic, Bourque, Brodeur, Howe, Doan, Stevens, Iginla, Alfredsson, Elias, Marleau, Delvechhio, Gainey, Beliveau, Daneyko, Armstrong, Clarke, Linden, Francis, Horton, Keon, Salming,
no sittler, he was about 850 with the leafs
Mikita and Hull in Chicago
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 9, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
K, mulling over the Islanders now. Must have been a couple from their dynasty years who hit the century mark … and I cheated to go and look them up. Can’t believe I forgot Potvin & Trottier.
I would have thought Bourne got there but I see he only got to 800.
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 9, 2012 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
yep those are the two from the islanders.
here are the rest of the names:
Claude Provost
Bob Murray
Wayne Cashman
Craig Ramsay
Dave Taylor
Gilbert Perreault,
Henri Richard,
Ken Daneyko,
Alex Delvecchio,
Eric Nesterenko,
Bob Murray
Kris Draper,
Dave Taylor
Luc Robitaille,
Larry Robinson,
Claude Provost,
Brian Leetch
Rod Gilbert
Harry Howell,
Bernie Federko
Johnny Bucyk,
Wayne Cashman,
Don Sweeney
Ronnie Ellis is the only other Leaf I think
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by CameronSorley on Feb 9, 2012 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
Did anyone mention The Chief?
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by GreatKingRat on Feb 9, 2012 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
HR says
Ron Ellis, Armstrong, Horton, Salming, Keon,
If you count playoffs, add Bob Pulford and Mats Sundin
I’ll count Turk Broda because he played quite a few considering he only played in 50-game seasons.
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Off-Topic
Here is a good article on Ford’s transit plan http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2012/02/09/matt-gurney-rob-fords-transit-plan-no-match-for-rob-fords-bumbling/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
What do you guys think of it?
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Oh well Rob Fordzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I haven’t really been paying attention to it as I don’t live in Toronto. It would seem to me that more subways is a good thing as there is not much space above ground for things like a new train line.
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by theninjagreg on Feb 9, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
yeah the problem is in toronto a subway means a gajillion dollars over “estimated costs” and an additional like 30 years.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
so then “The Big Dig North?”
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 9, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
exactly this. LRT is a much better solution; I dont know the specifics of the plan but I do know that not connecting your main airport to your subway system (except through a crappy bus) is stupid. I think they cancelled that aspect but at least the people who joined toronto proper in the amalgamation wont be screwed quite as much.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
They’re still building the rail connection. It will be done by the 2015 PanAm games.
by 9 Dollar Beer on Feb 9, 2012 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Theyve been planning new subways for DECADES. My parents say they talked about the same things when they were my age. Toronto missed the subway boat a long time ago and its time to move on. Noones building subways anymore. Even if Fords idea got off the ground (which it probably wouldn’t have) it would still be decades and billions more for a subway that covers significantly less ground than the LRT.
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there were the plans they had if they beat montreal for the 76 olympics too
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Torontos just had short sighted if not a complete lack of a transit plan for basically half a century. Those poor decisions will hurt this city for a long time to come. The subway system should have been continually expanded.
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Just like with the Waterfront, Toronto transit has suffered from too many changes in vision and abandoned plans with each change in administration. There’s plenty of vision, but little committed planning and even less action.
Mel Lastman was basically a dictator in North York for more than 20 years and it still took him years and years to build the Sheppard line. Which is five stops and barely used.
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by T is for Truculence on Feb 9, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Oh god yes
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by T is for Truculence on Feb 9, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Well, it does get used, but only by people going from Don Mills to Sheppard and vice-versa. Some people get off at Bayview because there’s a gym there. But Bessarion and Leslie are wastelands.
Also, you can see Bessarion from Leslie.
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by T is for Truculence on Feb 9, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
there’s an Ikea at Leslie
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Yes there is, but even so I’ve rarely ever seen anyone get off at Leslie. I’ve also rarely seen anyone lugging around Ikea furniture on the Sheppard line, which tells me either they’re not going there via subway or they’re only going if they don’t plan on buying anything big.
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by T is for Truculence on Feb 9, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
I use it when I’m at my friend’s house at Bayview and Sheppard to go the one stop to get to the Yonge line…wooo.
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You live in Calgary right?
They probably have one of the better train systems in Canada, tbh.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
C Train isn’t bad, and bus is great for where I live, but if I lived a couple blocks north or south I’d have to take 2 or 3 buses to get downtown. They are extending one of the lines West though, which is good, but then they will shut down buses, which is bad. Basically there are big holes in the transit coverage and service is crap in off peak times.
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C train is crap compared to …..any other big city I’ve been in. Which is not a lot, but includes Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal.
The C Train is great – if all you need to do is go to or from downtown. It’s “not great” for anything else because you have to go via downtown to get from one quadrant of the city to the other.
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 9, 2012 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, though Edmonton is way worse. It’s just one line from the northeast end of the city to the south end. If you live in or near downtown (as I do), or by the university, the train is convenient. But, if you live anywhere else (especially in the north or west), the train is useless.
They’re building lines going west, northwest, and southeast, but it could take until 2020.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
I live just west of downtown, so it’s not so bad. But, if you live in about 90% of the city, it sucks.
To get to my buddy’s Super Bowl party in the southeast end of town, I needed to take the LRT and then two buses. Took 45 minutes to get there only because I didn’t have to wait for either bus.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
RRGBSR
Fairweather fans can go to hell
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by leafer1984 on Feb 9, 2012 11:50 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
Can we give Lundqvist the Hart trophy?
listening to the backhand shelf, they just said that the rangers are in 13th in G/Gp.
Since expansion, the worst team winning the presidents trophy was Boston being in 11th. Otherwise, its been top 10.
I'd put his name in the hat, for sure.
Malkin is doing a pretty good job too.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
Not Kessel.
Rinne maybe.
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by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Gustavsson
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by theninjagreg on Feb 9, 2012 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
Rinne didn’t make the All-Star game and that’s just crazy. He seems to be under-appreciated almost to a Gunnarsson level.
I’d give Lundqvist the Vezina, but Jon Quick has been the MVP among goalies.
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I hope YouTube comes down to film this.
LA has ES shooting% of like 6%. Quick is getting the short end of the stick.
for reference, Leafs are shooting at like 11%+ at ES
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
I think Datsyuk is MVP right now. 7th in scoring, 3 points behind Kessel and Stamkos, and he’s probably the best defensive player in the game. I think you could also make a case for Giroux, who has a few more points than Datsyuk in a few less games and is also very good defensively.
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by Draglikepull on Feb 9, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
This Winter Classic is going to be a very important showcase of the game. Much more so than an All-Star game could ever be. So really who needs Rick Nash more Columbus or Toronto
Can we use this to justify a special Salary Cap exemption allowing us to go as far over the cap as we want (while paying a luxury tax of course!)?
/notserious
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by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know… IMO the Winter Classic between 2 Original 6 franchises, right next to the most condensed hockey fanbases geographically (SW Ontario), in a 100,000 seat stadium, screams a lot more “CASH GRAB” than “showcase the game”
NHL might make $1billion dollars on this upcoming Winter Classic.
$1,000,000,000.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Dr. Evil would be proud.
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by Chi-town leafs on Feb 9, 2012 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
they can do a cash grab all they want if it means the Leafs:
A) Play in the winter classic
B) Go on 24/7
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly
I know it’s a cash grab. And I’m willing to be the guy that throws that cash cuz its the MOTHERFUCKING MAPLE LEAFS WOOOOOOOO
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
I believe this is one of PPP’s “Shut up and take my money” moments.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
Detroit has so much cap space coming up they may still be able to throw a crazy amount of cash at Suter
Suter-Lidstrom pairing… godamnit.
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by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Now I may be getting caught up in the excitement and mixing up the games, but lets see Suter-Lidstrom stop Clark-Sundin-Gilmour
by ShahofToronto on Feb 9, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Dont know what ill be doing next year so ill watch it from my TV but this is going to amazinggggg
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
Also apparently Sundin is going to be at UofT tomorrow, hopefully I can get my jersey signed.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
if by hopefully you mean you’ll climb over the corpses of those who try to get in your way, it sounds like a plan.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
I guess if I get my jersey signed thats an excuse to buy one of the new 3rd jerseys.
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some guy got marker all over this one….
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Besides as much as I love my Sundin jersey its still the old pajama style
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I only have a Gilmour signed jersey and stick…..Wish I was in toront to get a Sundin one too.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
I have but one jersey, so whenever i am at a signing it’s that one.
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ah the Gilmour one I’ve never worn, it was a gift for Christmas as he invested in a company I had family working at. They were free too, man I love that guy. he used to live down the street from my wife…..he might still live there, actually. Belak (RIP) used to live in Leaside too, I remember someone bricked his car once it was bullshit.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone know
when tickets for the game will be going on sale?
my bad, hadn’t refreshed the page. Thanks!
by Neale's Harry on Feb 9, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
Well I surely hope we win the game tonight. If anyone remembers there is one.
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oh, now I get it. Hint: it has to do with picking a certain goalie to play at the beginning of a game.
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The Star has an article about how the biggest Sundin memory is not waiving the no trade clause. I would like to reiterate for the official PPP record: Fuck every single Sundin hater.
by Goosemonster on Feb 9, 2012 1:27 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Leafstv had like a three hour Sundin tribute last night. Much more appropriate, at least what I saw.
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by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 9, 2012 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
I mean if thats your (not you, but generally) biggest memory, that Sundin wouldn’t waive his clause and then almost single handedly brought our shitty ass team into the playoffs, you’re an idiot. But then, i should have known most of the Star’s Leafs fans are idiots.
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by MLS on Feb 9, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah those people can go piss up a rope
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by Self Destructive Zones on Feb 9, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
I mean if thats your (not you, but generally) biggest memory, that Sundin wouldn’t waive his clause and then almost single handedly brought our shitty ass team into the playoffs, you’re an idiot. But then, i should have known most of the Star’sLeafsfans are idiots.
fixed
by JohnerstonRex on Feb 9, 2012 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
Trading Rask for Raycroft and trading for Toskala hurt the Leafs 100x more than any of the pieces we wouldve got for Sundin.
Being a Leafs fan makes me bipolar.
On top of that, the Leafs had gone into the lockout with a core of aging veterans and practically nothing left in the farm system to replace it. It was a perfect storm of crap.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, our strategy should have changed post-lockout as we a lost a key year from our older group. But it didn’t, and it got spectacularly worse.
The Leafs should have been sellers by Feb. 2006 at the latest when it was clear the 2005-06 season was in a nosedive, but they plodded on for 2.5 more years of mediocrity.
The rebuild thankfully happened, it just happened about 2-3 years too late.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
Stempniak
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Stempniak is injured, and Stajan is invisible with less than 10 minutes per night usually.
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Actually
Stajan actually has the team best Corsi On, and 3rd best Corsi Rel, but 3rd worst PDO. Looks like he is just really unlucky (but whenever I watch Flames games, I don’t see him doing anything good).
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He’s actually 23rd worst PDO in the league. http://www.behindthenet.ca/nhl_statistics.php?ds=30&s=34&rs=t&f1=2011_p&f2=5v5&f7=30-&c=0+1+3+5+4+6+7+8+13+14+29+30+32+33+34+45+46+63+67#snip=f
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Whenever Stajan is mentioned, all I think about is the most apt description of his game I have heard, (which I may have read here):
10% good, 90% falling down
That, and the fact that he’s one of those guys who looks to be perpetually juuust about to enter puberty.
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by Isosceles Kramer on Feb 9, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
You forgot the drop passes to no one. That drove me crazy.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
Right down to the absolute state of denial their fanbase was in; I remember being there around 2007 and thinking ‘if only we had a legitimate goalie….’.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not mad that Sundin didn’t waive his NTC because I love him.
I was pissed that Kubina and McCabe didn’t. Kubina had really no close ties to the city/franchise like Sundin and McCabe I never liked and just wanted him gone.
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I still blame management for giving them NTCs they didn’t deserve in the first place. Sundin and Kaberle at least deserved theirs.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
why didn’t they deserve them? Most players take a NTC due to them taking less money. I never understand why people hate on a player for exercising their NTC. They want to stay with the team. I’d rather have a player who wants to play for my team, than one who wants to bail on the team when the going gets tough.
by Nigel Cadbury on Feb 9, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
It’s my personal view on the NTC that it should go to someone who has been a cornerstone of the franchise and/or had some elite seasons with them.
To me, Sundin and Kaberle met that standard. McCabe, there’s an argument for, but Kubina, definitely not.
Then again, Kessel and Phaneuf are, by my standard, the only people I’d want to give NTCs to (possibly Reimer if he can keep this level of play up; I’d like to be optimistic he can).
It’s not about players exercising their NTCs, but teams giving it to them in the first place. I’d rather cheer for a team that gives them out conservatively than be the Calgary ‘11 NTC’ Flames.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
The only time I ever blame a player for refusing to waive a NTC is if they demand a trade and then hamstring the GM by vetoing a trade to a team they don’t like. ie. Dany Heatley in Ottawa.
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by article1 on Feb 9, 2012 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
God that was a great moment. It was made especially great by the fact that
A) I was watching the game with 3 friends who were all Sens fans and kept reminding me how crap the 7th place Leafs were that year,
B) The four of us got to watch Cujo stonewall the Sens live in Ottawa two nights later, and
C) The Leafs utterly routed the “mighty” Sens in that series.
Best Sundin memory
Has to be, 500th goal hat trick, shorthanded in overtime against Calgary in Oct 2006.
I was at the Ceeps in London watching it. The whole place went nuts!
the guy was the face of the franchise for 13 seasons. but yeah, sure, let get mad at him because he didn’t want us to ship him out of town.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 9, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
Random comment
Anyone notice we’re 29th on the PK now? When did that happen?
When LA’s clock malfunctioned on Columbus.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Jonas Siegel @jonasTSN1050 Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Key matchup for Leafs tonight: slowing down line of Giroux, Hartnell and Jagr. Line scored all 4 Flyer goals in win over Leafs in October.
Well, not letting Jagr get three breakaways tonight would be a nice start.
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I think weve cut down on our breakaways.
(he says as the Leafs will allow 5 breakaways tonight)
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pretty tough when he’s going to be the backup
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I hope YouTube comes down to film this.
Well obviously we’ll have to chase Bobrovsky first.
No no, dig UP stupid.
by nhlcheapshot on Feb 9, 2012 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Fine, score 3 goals on like 5 shots on Bob, THEN score lots on Bobrovsky.
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by FiftyMissionCap on Feb 9, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Apparently he's not even the backup....
@NHLFlyers
#Flyers have recalled goaltender Jason Bacashihua from the Adirondack Phantoms on emergency conditions, according to Holmgren
No no, dig UP stupid.
why you hef be sick?
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 9, 2012 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
Leafs are really going to need to use their speed tonite. If the FLyers clog up the neutral zone at all, Leafs are going to have difficulties.
Last game they go too cute with the puck and made one too many passes multiple times. They need to put more pucks on net
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Thankfully the defence has stopped playing all the way up at centre ice on the PK after the puck is cleared, so hopefully Jagr won’t get another breakaway on the powerplay.
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Interesting video with Cronin on the Leafs website. He talks about the game in Winnipeg, how the Leafs are a bit too reliant on their rush game, on working with young players. Seems like he’s pretty sharp.
In the court of public opinion, Steve Simmons is Lionel Hutz.
how the Leafs are a bit too reliant on their rush game
Lots of people around here have been saying that for months
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i don’t think it’s a huge revelation. it’s not like the Leafs score a ton of PP goals, or goals that result from a chip-and-chase kind of style.
Move along. Nothing to see here...
by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 9, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Which is why they at times struggle against teams that implement a more trap mentality
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yup, it’s actually not hard for a team good at that style to shut us down. My big thing is while I’m fine with the rush style, we need to have a backpocket strategy we can deploy if that isn’t working. Right now we dont, which is why I think Burke keeps talking about adding size (other than he also likes truculence)
…quickly looks around to check who’s looking around guiltily…
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by fair_n_hite_451 on Feb 9, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
wow
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by Van Ryn's Neurologist on Feb 9, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Meh
Give any fanbase a medium and opportunity to be a complete jackass and some one will step forward.
No no, dig UP stupid.
They do live in Michigan. Besides, you can’t use small sample sizes…if I did that, I’d assume every NHL 12 gamer is a homophone and racist – I’d be wrong, it’s just most of them.
atleast most of the ones with a mic
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yes. My god I regularly hear it. The funny thing is, if you don’t get pissed off when they call you “faggot” or some equally deragatory term, they actually get even angrier. I had a lot of fun trolling people because I didn’t care if they called me gay, and I may have implied their use of the language implied they are not comfortable with their own sexualities…so easy to troll.
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by JaredFromLondon on Feb 9, 2012 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
Bee wear, homophones stalk at knight.
Oh, I'm sorry, just one moment. Is this a five minute argument or the full half hour?
by Nirbo on Feb 9, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
dam eye didn’t even catch yore improper spelling their either
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