I talked to a source today who told me that he believes that Neil Smith will be getting serious consideration in Toronto and, "Neil Smith is the most qualified person for the Leafs GM position. period." Another source called Neil, "the slight favorite" in his eyes...
The fact that Neil is the most Qualified is very hard to dispute. Neil was born in Toronto, is media wise of course, has won a Stanley Cup in the last major city where they chanted a date (1940 not 1967)and in NY pulled off the major deal to get Mark Messier and the rest as they say us history. Neil deserves major consideration.
Giordano Returno?
One of oddest things last summer was Mark Giordano, who was making huge strides as a VERY solid D-man, leaving the team for Russia. Now sources are saying he is coming back, and coming back to Calgary in all likelihood...this actually could be a bigger signing than people realize..
BURT "THE BIRTHDAY" DOG MAKES HIS PICKS FOR THE CONFERENCE FINALS
more to come...
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THE E-SYSTEM EXPLAINED IN A NUTSHELL (NOW WITH +I)
A higher E-Rating does not ALWAYS translate into a stronger chance that something will happen. The E-System isn't designed to rank rumours, but to inform you of the proximity and strength of a source in relation to the player.
(e1)- 1 reliable source not connected to the team or player
(e2)- 2 or more e1's
(e3)- 1 reliable source with a connection the team or player
(e4)- 2 or more e3's or 1 e3s and more than 2 e1's
(e5)- NOT A RUMOUR, BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SOMEONE CONNECTED A DEAL IS DONE. +I- This can be attached to ANY (e) rating and signifies that I am told the deal is IMMINENTex: Mats Sundin: TOR (e4+I)
There have been scenarios where a rumour has been an e4 and the deal has not gotten done, and there have been scenarios where a rumour has been an e1 and it has gotten done. Essentially, a good source not connected directly to the deal could still have great info since this whole system references rumours pertaining to ongoing discussions only. A rumour is a rumour only and should not be considered as a fact. REMEMBER OUR #1 RULE: It's all good. It's all fun. It's all Hockey.
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