Do I sense a little warmth in your heart for them now?
- CanadianBodmon

Im a leaf fan, It says Nucks so I can slip in their thread and be a "Mole"

Have him play a handful of games with the big club
- poohcrumbs

plus he has to sign a contract

what does Adam say?
- the_eye

He says what I say and everyone else says

plus he has to sign a contract
- the_eye

Captain Obvious No he plays with out one, for years

He can play on the Marlies or the ECHL affiliate at 18 because he's coming from Europe, the USHL also works that way. Only the CHL stops players from leaving until they are 20 or have fulfilled the 4 year agreement.
- AdamFrench

thats why we keep you around

He says what I say and everyone else says
- poohcrumbs

Just one more I swear?

He says what I say and everyone else says
- poohcrumbs

yep, but i believe him

I would think going from a men's league in Sweden to playing in a U20 league in the CHL might be a little detrimental to his progress. What's he going to learn if he's lighting up a league of 16/17 year olds?
- BetterCallSaul

He gets to try things out. It means he doesn't have to worry about a mistake really costing him or his team. So less pressure. He can work on his weaknesses much easier.

I would think going from a men's league in Sweden to playing in a U20 league in the CHL might be a little detrimental to his progress. What's he going to learn if he's lighting up a league of 16/17 year olds?
- BetterCallSaul

Holland in Detroit generally seems to like to keep guys in their leagues to complete their training there before bringing them to the ahl.

I say keep him in Europe for one more year, no reason to rush him.

yep, but i believe him
- the_eye

I dont blame ya, im a pathological liar

Leafs have contacted 7 free agents that are not theirs. Thoughts on who?
I would think
Brodeur
D.Boyle
Vrbata
Stastny
B.Boyle
Gilbert
Morris

Iginla or vanek are also possibilities.

He can play on the Marlies or the ECHL affiliate at 18 because he's coming from Europe, the USHL also works that way. Only the CHL stops players from leaving until they are 20 or have fulfilled the 4 year agreement.
- AdamFrench

He's a free agent right? So everyone involved can suggest which league will be best for him.

Even though I'm of the opinion it would be a step backwards, is there a CHL team that owns his rights?

I would think going from a men's league in Sweden to playing in a U20 league in the CHL might be a little detrimental to his progress. What's he going to learn if he's lighting up a league of 16/17 year olds?
- BetterCallSaul

Playing North American hockey under an experienced coach (Dale Hunter) wouldn't be detrimental to his progress.

Lol do you guys know the definition of snizzbone?!

Leafs have contacted 7 free agents that are not theirs. Thoughts on who?
I would think
Brodeur
D.Boyle
Vrbata
Stastny
B.Boyle
Gilbert
Morris

Iginla or vanek are also possibilities.
- JVR_42_PK81

Michalek

Leafs have contacted 7 free agents that are not theirs. Thoughts on who?
I would think
Brodeur
D.Boyle
Vrbata
Stastny
B.Boyle
Gilbert
Morris

Iginla or vanek are also possibilities.
- JVR_42_PK81

Yes on Boyle as long as it isn't past 4 years
Yes on Stastny, yum
Vrbata sure why not if he isn't making over 3.5
Yes on Boyle but not at the rumoured 4mil he wants.

Leafs have contacted 7 free agents that are not theirs. Thoughts on who?
I would think
Brodeur
D.Boyle
Vrbata
Stastny
B.Boyle
Gilbert
Morris

Iginla or vanek are also possibilities.
- JVR_42_PK81

But I think Boyle is a no go. I think that would have been a fill in if they traded #3.

He's a free agent right? So everyone involved can suggest which league will be best for him.

Even though I'm of the opinion it would be a step backwards, is there a CHL team that owns his rights?
- BetterCallSaul

no

He's a free agent right? So everyone involved can suggest which league will be best for him.

Even though I'm of the opinion it would be a step backwards, is there a CHL team that owns his rights?
- BetterCallSaul

just seen a quote, he's playing on the Leafs or going back to Sweden

Leafs have contacted 7 free agents that are not theirs. Thoughts on who?
I would think
Brodeur
D.Boyle
Vrbata
Stastny
B.Boyle
Gilbert
Morris

Iginla or vanek are also possibilities.
- JVR_42_PK81

Fair list, but I hope not Morris. Maybe Ott?

just seen a quote, he's playing on the Leafs or going back to Sweden
- the_eye

http://www.thestar.com/sp...n_nhl_shot_right_now.html or AHL

Leafs have contacted 7 free agents that are not theirs. Thoughts on who?
I would think
Brodeur
D.Boyle
Vrbata
Stastny
B.Boyle
Gilbert
Morris

Iginla or vanek are also possibilities.
- JVR_42_PK81

I don't see the Leafs having much cap space... Maybe one guy if their lucky, of which they will find a way to overpay... Oh, personally none of these guys makes any sense, save Stastny, but they won't have enough space unless they move out either one of the albatrosses or someone of value...

But I think Boyle is a no go. I think that would have been a fill in if they traded #3.
- weirdoh

I think it's very possible we get boyle. Polak will probobly play with one of the kids then either gardiner or Rielly will play with #3. I would prefer to have boyle playing with him.

Fair list, but I hope not Morris. Maybe Ott?
- Tumbleweed

Don't forget about Thornton. Wasn't there a little chit chat about him?

I don't see the Leafs having much cap space... Maybe one guy if their lucky, of which they will find a way to overpay... Oh, personally none of these guys makes any sense, save Stastny, but they won't have enough space unless they move out either one of the albatrosses or someone of value...
- aminnes

you can go over the cap if they are 35 or older? pay a penalty next year?