that 4.3 locked us one of the best wingers in the game.
- IRON.MAIDEN

I still call bullpoop on that.

no (frank)ing way Kessel lets Bozak decided where they are going to play.

Because we don't know if our team can compete when healthy yet?
You are suggesting we find a permanent replacement for the guys who are injured. Not stop gaps.
But finding a guy to replace Bolland permanently, when he was doing just find for us before makes zero sense.
- UsernameUnknown

That is far from what i am saying. I didnt say permanently replace bolland. I love bolland. I am saying acquiring stop gaps will arguably make us win more games but will not put us over the top, will not make us a better team, will not make us better than chicago. We have to get substantially better to even compete against a team like chicago, etc. How do you expect to go far in the playoffs if no changes are made when we have some viable holes in this team. I honestly dont think our defense is that great, and we still need a #1 center. For offense and the whole we are outshot and not getting enough shots, im sure thats all a load of poop when we have the offense in lupul, kadri, kessel, jvr who have provided the offense in the past to help this team succeed. And bolland helped in that department alot too so i dont see the whole our offense is suffering big time

After Dion walks, probably....

Ranger Gunnerson
Franson Gardiner
Reilly Fraser
- Byfuglien Ate Me

franson is gone

I respectfully disagree. I have seen ONE nice pass from behind his own goalline and hit a guy in stride. Thats about it for me.
- Leafland

1 more than Fraser made last year.

$4.3M didn't get us an upgrade? WTF who ordered this poop?
- Big_Lightnin

I respectfully disagree. I have seen ONE nice pass from behind his own goalline and hit a guy in stride. Thats about it for me.
- Leafland

I've noticed that his passes (almost) always seem to be accurate, but way too heavy. Nobody can handle them.

woopp... BUffalo might have blown it. OT now

I still call bullpoop on that.

no (frank)ing way Kessel lets Bozak decided where they are going to play.
- Big_Lightnin

I guess we will never know.

Carter/Richards v2.0 minus the women.

franson is gone
- Sammich

i would guess, due to the problems he's had getting a contract, while watching others get far too much and too easy, that Franson will jump to the highest bidder as soon as he can.

That is far from what i am saying. I didnt say permanently replace bolland. I love bolland. I am saying acquiring stop gaps will arguably make us win more games but will not put us over the top, will not make us a better team, will not make us better than chicago. We have to get substantially better to even compete against a team like chicago, etc. How do you expect to go far in the playoffs if no changes are made when we have some viable holes in this team. I honestly dont think our defense is that great, and we still need a #1 center. For offense and the whole we are outshot and not getting enough shots, im sure thats all a load of poop when we have the offense in lupul, kadri, kessel, jvr who have provided the offense in the past to help this team succeed. And bolland helped in that department alot too so i dont see the whole our offense is suffering big time
- Mapleleafs_91

Okay. Then you have two separate thoughts getting fused into one messy one.
Yes, we need stop gaps, to replace the injured. Example, a better center to take Bollands spot til he's back,

But yes, we also need to upgrade our spots of need. Sadly it'll be a year or two until we bother searching for a 1C.
And yes, we do need better overall D. That group of 8 will thin out by the end of the year, and I'm sure will be addressed before next season.
I see your want to upgrade to make this team better, but patience is a virtue, child. It'll happen.

don't have to post - I don't - just go enjoy watching them jump from a bridge.
- BlowMonkey

If I read it, I will post.... and get banned... again.. and again... and again... and I can do that in here...

woopp... BUffalo might have blown it. OT now
- Big_Lightnin

More importantly is Philly lighting up Ottawa like a Christmas tree

More importantly is Philly lighting up Ottawa like a Christmas tree
- lumlums

Philly may just be getting their act together. Been playing far more inspired hockey lately.

As for Ottawa, it's confusing as to what's up, seems like a huge step back so far this year.

If I read it, I will post.... and get banned... again.. and again... and again... and I can do that in here...
- SofaKingBored

More importantly is Philly lighting up Ottawa like a Christmas tree
- lumlums

Okay. Then you have two separate thoughts getting fused into one messy one.
Yes, we need stop gaps, to replace the injured. Example, a better center to take Bollands spot til he's back,

But yes, we also need to upgrade our spots of need. Sadly it'll be a year or two until we bother searching for a 1C.
And yes, we do need better overall D. That group of 8 will thin out by the end of the year, and I'm sure will be addressed before next season.
I see your want to upgrade to make this team better, but patience is a virtue, child. It'll happen.
- UsernameUnknown

Instead of a stop gap, ive mentioned before trying to get paul gaustad from the predators, you can arbuably trade liles straight up or try and get them to retain some salary from him and acquire him through a trade where i dont think he will cost alot. Paul Gaustad, strong fighter, huge, wins faceoffs. Is the type of guy that would fit a more longer term aspect and to carlyles liking... and this is where i would love gaustad on the team when it comes to facing boston, because he brings alot of tangibles to the table

Instead of a stop gap, ive mentioned before trying to get paul gaustad from the predators, you can arbuably trade liles straight up or try and get them to retain some salary from him and acquire him through a trade where i dont think he will cost alot. Paul Gaustad, strong fighter, huge, wins faceoffs. Is the type of guy that would fit a more longer term aspect and to carlyles liking... and this is where i would love gaustad on the team when it comes to facing boston, because he brings alot of tangibles to the table
- Mapleleafs_91

no one wants liles
for anything

no one wants liles
for anything
- Sammich

Sigh.... should of just bought him out when we had the chance

I assume Liles must be putting up great stats/numbers in the AHL...

I assume Liles must be putting up great stats/numbers in the AHL...
- SofaKingBored

hes scoring press box hat tricks for the leafs every game

hes scoring press box hat tricks for the leafs every game
- MetroidPrime

Outscoring TJ Brennen yet?

DEtroit with another loser point

Instead of a stop gap, ive mentioned before trying to get paul gaustad from the predators, you can arbuably trade liles straight up or try and get them to retain some salary from him and acquire him through a trade where i dont think he will cost alot. Paul Gaustad, strong fighter, huge, wins faceoffs. Is the type of guy that would fit a more longer term aspect and to carlyles liking... and this is where i would love gaustad on the team when it comes to facing boston, because he brings alot of tangibles to the table
- Mapleleafs_91

- Aetherial

Gaustad is a sick player, our team would be like assasins

Gaustad is a sick player, our team would be like assasins
- Mapleleafs_91

Wooo. Another garbage player