I absolutely love the fact that Leafs fans now think that the number of games you lose in actually matters for anything! What a joke!
- KB3Point0

What? You're telling me that fans who've seen 7 games in 7 years don't know about the playoffs?

Torts added that when you've got a Sedin blocking shots, that impact will be felt by the entire team and that everyone will be feeling ten feet tall.

Your best players putting their bodies on the line blocking shots, the vast majority of which a decent goalie would save if it got through.

What? You're telling me that fans who've seen 7 games in 7 years don't know about the playoffs?
- IanEsplen

Oh, but they played 7 playoff games last year, so clearly they're the best team to not make it to the second round.

Helene St. James‏@HeleneStJames8m
Hearing UFA ex-Wing Damien Brunner may be talking to Dallas (Jim Nill knows him) and New Jersey, possibly also Vancouver.
- VANTEL

I like Brunner, think he has mad skills, and he was able to produce from every line he played including in the playoffs without being given much PP time.

Brunner on the Sedin or Kesler line is an upgrade over Kassian, Schroeder, or (insert player here) that we've been discussing all summer. He's not the JT shot-blocking type, but then again if that's the style of play we'll be seeing in Van we're done for already IMO.

If we can nab Brunner for the remainder of the cap space (about $2.2m) on a 1-2 year deal I'd consider it a good signing.

Dan Murphy ‏@sportsnetmurph
#canucks asked to run 2 miles in 12 mins or less. 3 were able to do it. Daniel, Henrik and Santorelli. Santorelli edged out twins by 2secs.

Chicago won the cup, lost round 1 in 7, lost round 1 in 6, then won the cup again

Vancouver lost in the SCF, bounced in 5, then bounced in 4..year 4 same core minus their better goalie..getting to rd 2 would be a challenge
- GardinerExpress

Dan Murphy ‏@sportsnetmurph
#canucks asked to run 2 miles in 12 mins or less. 3 were able to do it. Daniel, Henrik and Santorelli. Santorelli edged out twins by 2secs.
- AlexF

The twins are amazing. It's a shame they don't get the respect they deserve.

Hey, what can Leafs Fans expect from Ma$e Raymond??

Thanks......

Hey, what can Leafs Fans expect from Ma$e Raymond??

Thanks......
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Dan Murphy ‏@sportsnetmurph
#canucks asked to run 2 miles in 12 mins or less. 3 were able to do it. Daniel, Henrik and Santorelli. Santorelli edged out twins by 2secs.
- AlexF

Apparently Santorelli's been working out like crazy this summer. Maybe it's been paying off.

The twins are amazing. It's a shame they don't get the respect they deserve.
- bloatedmosquito

Apparently in the last few years only Samuelson and Erhoff were fitter, or at least on the same level. Interesting that the Europeans place such heavy emphasis on fitness, stamina, and speed. For the Sedins it's probably a key reason they almost never get injured.

- bloatedmosquito

Seriously, what can we expect?

Apparently Santorelli's been working out like crazy this summer. Maybe it's been paying off.
- KB3Point0

Clearly. We have 2 C roles up for grabs. He knows it's now or never for his career. If his on-ice work is as diligent as his off-ice regime he might stand a good chance at securing a roster spot.

Dan Murphy ‏@sportsnetmurph
#canucks asked to run 2 miles in 12 mins or less. 3 were able to do it. Daniel, Henrik and Santorelli. Santorelli edged out twins by 2secs.
- AlexF

That's a little sad if you ask me. They're pro hockey players. They should all be able to run at a 6 minute mile pace.

- bloatedmosquito

Seriously, what can we expect?
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Pros: fast skater, great wrist shot, nice guy.

Cons: terrible balance, soft along the boards, perimeter player, streaky, has sustained a serious back injury a few seasons ago.

Clearly. We have 2 C roles up for grabs. He knows it's now or never for his career. If his on-ice work is as diligent as his off-ice regime he might stand a good chance at securing a roster spot.
- AlexF

Does he only play C? I would love to get Weise off the ice.

Pros: fast skater, great wrist shot, nice guy.

Cons: terrible balance, soft along the boards, perimeter player, streaky, has sustained a serious back injury a few seasons ago.
- bloatedmosquito

Skates in circles repeatedly. So fast he out skates the puck on his stick on most rushes. So fast he could probably reverse the earth's rotation if properly motivated.

Does he only play C? I would love to get Weise off the ice.
- CanUSA17

No idea. Yahoo has him listed as a straight C @6'0'' 189 lbs. He's 27 and clearly has a strong work ethic. I really don't know too much more about him to be honest but Richardson can also play wing so it's possible we could roll a 4th line of:

Sestito-Santorelli-Richardson

I'd be surprised if Santorelli is good enough out of camp to be our 3rd line C.

No idea. Yahoo has him listed as a straight C @6'0'' 189 lbs. He's 27 and clearly has a strong work ethic. I really don't know too much more about him to be honest but Richardson can also play wing so it's possible we could roll a 4th line of:

Sestito-Santorelli-Richardson

I'd be surprised if Santorelli is good enough out of camp to be our 3rd line C.
- AlexF[/quote]


That spot is already taken by Bo...I hope.

Sorry man .Fans have got to stop living in the past . It was 3 years ago the STC. More recent 2 first round exits. Let's fix that and not keep reliving 1994 and 2011
- VANTEL

Hey, we could be leaf fans and reliving 1967 (in black and white)

Pros: fast skater, great wrist shot, nice guy, kills the Calgary Flames.

Cons: terrible balance, soft along the boards, perimeter player, streaky, has sustained a serious back injury a few seasons ago.
- bloatedmosquito

fixed

No idea. Yahoo has him listed as a straight C @6'0'' 189 lbs. He's 27 and clearly has a strong work ethic. I really don't know too much more about him to be honest but Richardson can also play wing so it's possible we could roll a 4th line of:

Sestito-Santorelli-Richardson

I'd be surprised if Santorelli is good enough out of camp to be our 3rd line C.
- AlexF

I believe he was 59% on limited draws (94) last season

Does he only play C? I would love to get Weise off the ice.
- CanUSA17

He should be able to play wing. I think they were somewhat following the Sharks mold when they added him and Richardson. Much easier for centers to shift over to the wing than wingers to shift to center.

I've got him pencilled in on the 4th line wing (Richardson at center) with one of Sestito or Weise in the press box. I like them both, but not a big fan of them both at the same time.

Seriously, what can we expect?
- Byfuglien Ate Me

He is serious.