Ya sorry. Hes much more like kessel. What was i thinking.
- clark_griswold

He really is. If he was a more dedicated, more physically fit version of Kessel, he could be a better version of Kessel but that's what I see from him.

he wasn't even good in russia. i wish him luck.
- daeth

He's 23, very talented, worth a shot. If they picked up Panik off waivers, why not give a guy with twice as much natural skill a chance for 1 year?

Yes I know. I was just reiterating my stance about how important it is to get that centre, it is imperative with this high pick.
- LeafMan

Also agreed. I'd draft nothing but centers for the next five years. The best ones stay at center, the others become wingers who can play center in a pinch.

Tyler bozak is a Generational Franchise player.... and I dont use those terms together lightly

He really is. If he was a more dedicated, more physically fit version of Kessel, he could be a better version of Kessel but that's what I see from him.
- JohnFergusonJr

Well , shockingly, once again, agree to disagree.

Tyler bozak is a Generational Franchise player.... and I dont use those terms together lightly
- senstroll

Well , shockingly, once again, agree to disagree.
- clark_griswold

It's all opinion, I'm not saying you're wrong, just saying I don't see a franchise player in him. I could be wrong but again, I don't see it.

He really is. If he was a more dedicated, more physically fit version of Kessel, he could be a better version of Kessel but that's what I see from him.
- JohnFergusonJr

Yeah, the comparisons between Kessel and Eichel are endless;

They're both American, both men and....ummm....they are good skaters?

Yeah, the comparisons between Kessel and Eichel are endless;

They're both American, both men and....ummm....they are good skaters?
- PatC80

They're both purdy

They're both purdy
- TheMussel

of course, how could I forget..

JFJ is on point today with his comments.

It's all opinion, I'm not saying you're wrong, just saying I don't see a franchise player in him. I could be wrong but again, I don't see it.
- LeafMan

Opinion is one thing, everyone's entitled to their own. but saying Eichel is similar to Kessel is like saying Toews is similar to Lupul.. Both are NHL hockey players and both Canadian..

I'm not going to change my stance about the Leafs needing a centre more than anything else, I've said it for four years now, this is their chance.
- LeafMan

Guy's gonna be a beast.

I put him at elite. I don't hand out the franchise tag like candy.
- LeafMan

Are you (frank)ing kidding me? If you can/do build a team around him, he's a Franchise player.

He's 23, very talented, worth a shot. If they picked up Panik off waivers, why not give a guy with twice as much natural skill a chance for 1 year?
- JohnFergusonJr

If he's a free agent there's no harm in trying but I don't expect him to be an NHL regular at this point.

Tyler bozak is a Generational Franchise player.... and I dont use those terms together lightly
- senstroll

Maybe for the Victoria Salsa he was.

He's 23, very talented, worth a shot. If they picked up Panik off waivers, why not give a guy with twice as much natural skill a chance for 1 year?
- JohnFergusonJr

Take talent where you can find it.

Don't we need to trade for him though?

If he's a free agent there's no harm in trying but I don't expect him to be an NHL regular at this point.
- daeth

Is this Burmistrov?

Is this Burmistrov?
- mykokes

yeah

Take talent where you can find it.

Don't we need to trade for him though?
- Feeling Glucky?

Yup. Trade something of relatively little consequence (ideally a contract) and then get him on the Marlies for a year or two

Current state of the scouting dept (stick tap to @Scottcwheeler)

Current state of the scouting dept (stick tap to @Scottcwheeler)


- lumlums

Wow, Shanahan REALLY is a genius.







*has no idea about any of these guys*

Wow, Shanahan REALLY is a genius.







*has no idea about any these guys*
- Pecafan Fan

Thommie Bergman for me was the main one to keep. He's been turning 5th, 6th and 7th round picks into NHLers for a while (though we need to keep more of them and develop them better!)... I'm very happy that he's still there.

Thommie Bergman for me was the main one to keep. He's been turning 5th, 6th and 7th round picks into NHLers for a while (though we need to keep more of them and develop them better!)... I'm very happy that he's still there.
- lumlums

Gunnarsson, Komarov, current prospect Johnson... any others you know of?

Todd McClellan was the highest paid coach for a couple days.

It's all opinion, I'm not saying you're wrong, just saying I don't see a franchise player in him. I could be wrong but again, I don't see it.
- LeafMan

yup. that's why i always say 'agree to disagree' or just walk away.

never use etc...you will end up looking like a dumbass down the road. seems it's always the same dudes using emoticons, or saying stuff like 'you really don't know hockey do you'.

love those guys.

PS #1: where is jvr_42_pk81? that's a class act right there

#2: Leafman/dozzer have i ever been banned? i don't think i have but i drink and do drugs so i could have just forgotten