The problem is you think that "building" on what they have now is going to work.
The reason this team needs to rebuild is because it doesn't have the right pieces to build on. The foundation isn't there. It isn't strong enough.
You could keep "building" on what they have now and you would end up with an 8th placed team that loses in the 1st round. - Two_For_Truth
And where exactly is the historical evidence that suggests what the Leafs have in 2013 could not eventually win cup while continuing to develop current and future prospects?
Biggs could become Lucic for all we know; I bet Boston fans had the exact same opinion of Lucic that we do of Biggs before he was a premier Power-forward. Kadri just seems to get better and better; where the hell did Frattin come from? These guys get developed and become better. Doesn't matter where you draft them, so long as they get developed properly. And since Eakins and co. have been with the Marlies, that's exactly what the Leafs organization has preached. It seems to be working. Not to mention the poopload of players we have playing in Junior that are doing well. Rielly and Finn look like top notch prospects. So does Percy.
Statistically if you draft well and get the most out of what you drafted, the better off you'll be.
Yes, you fear that you will never be able to do any better so you stick with mediocrity. Excellent work! He can't get you a Cup but who cares he scores 40! Good enough! - Two_For_Truth
You're wrong. That's not what I asked. I asked how likely is it that the Leafs can find a guy like that. The answer is very unlikely. That means, because it's so hard to find guys like that, out of nowhere, the Leafs need to go where it's more likely they will succeed. - Two_For_Truth
Who was Boston's "Datsyuk".... you cannot keep using different conflicting arguments to support your one position......
You're wrong. That's not what I asked. I asked how likely is it that the Leafs can find a guy like that. The answer is very unlikely. That means, because it's so hard to find guys like that, out of nowhere, the Leafs need to go where it's more likely they will succeed. - Two_For_Truth
You said when has anyone ever drafted some like that. When haver high draft picks turned out to busts
HEY guys lets tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high
leafs should invent a time machine, go back. draft datsyuk. tell burke not to trade for kessel, tell them to keep rask. then we can argue about other more important things, like how hot kate upton is.. - wingz4life
the datsyuk argument is irrelevant, he went undrafted in the 96/97 nhl drafts, the wings took a chance on him in the 6th round due to a recommendation from a scout.
any team could of picked him 2 drafts in a row and didnt..
HEY guys lets tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high so that when they turn into good players we can trade them for draft picks so that we can tank and draft high - twiztedmike
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Jan 30 @ 2:15 AM ET
And now you're exaggerating to dodge the point...
The Leafs and Nonis, historically speaking, can't draft franchise players in nontraditional places.
How do they make themselves more likely to succeed?
Start drafting in more traditional places (Hint: 1st overall). - Two_For_Truth
There is no dodging. Im just using your arguements against you. You said the Leafs cant draft for poop, especially Nonis, then you insist the Leafs draft their way to glory.
Drafting 1st overall isnt a choice that Nonis says yes or no to. The players all have to fail, and then a lottery has to be won. Which under the new CBA is made much more difficult.
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Jan 30 @ 2:15 AM ET
And where exactly is the historical evidence that suggests what the Leafs have in 2013 could not eventually win cup while continuing to develop current and future prospects? - Viktory
They can't even make the playoffs but they're going to win a Cup.
yep.
Not to mention all those 2nd's he traded away for the Marius Czerkawski's and Eric Weinreich's of the world..... 
