I'd ban, but hey, he did ask for it.

Can't punish someone for being a Good Samaritan and fulfilling a person's request

Kudos to you.
- Dozzer

You're a gentleman and a scholar, sir.

why do the leafs want 28yo Oshie?
- senstroll

Have you seen our lineup? Lol. Boils down to 2 years of Oshie vs. 6 more of phanuef. If Oshie plays well you can flip him for futures.

Very pleased. The kessel deal fills holes in the development system which is important.

Now they're starting to build a young team with a future. Or at least, attempting too.

The signings were exactly as I expected, short simple deals for vets who can lead and teach. I love that kessel is gone in this regard. He isn't a hockey player, just a goal scorer who relies on natural ability. Not a good role model for the young guys moving forward.

That being said, he'll thrive in Pittsburgh since he's no longer a core guy. He can do what he does best, which is go and score goals and not be expected to lead.
- Dozzer

Young guys filling holes, and settling for cheap vets sounds like my fathers second wife.

Im happy with the Kessel deal and Im happy for Kessel


all around win for everyone

No need to ban. Unfortunately for all of us i'm going to have the last laugh
- coolehmon41

I've book marked this page for you to use as a quick reference when you want to submit your, "Told you so!" post.

Let me know when you need it.

No need to ban. Unfortunately for all of us i'm going to have the last laugh
- coolehmon41

I dont see how this would be unfortunate for anyone.

Kapanen had 0.5 ppg playing against men in Finland, which is pretty comforting too.
- TheMussel

Future leafs team?

Top six consisting of kapanan, brown, nylander, and marner

Top four on defense consisting of rielly, gardiner, Harrington and Percy.


Let's be honest, that's not too shabby.

No matter what happens I'm liking the direction

I haven't felt good about the leafs in years, today, I do.
- Dozzer

There's no one more ready for a complete rebuild then me. Upset fans aren't looking at this as a positive move but they need to realize the fkn plague is gone! No more pretending we are a good team with him. It's time Build a great team without him

Future leafs team?

Top six consisting of kapanan, brown, nylander, and marner

Top four on defense consisting of rielly, gardiner, Harrington and Percy.


Let's be honest, that's not too shabby.
- Dozzer

Bracco and Johnson could be potential top 6ers too

I've book marked this page for you to use as a quick reference when you want to submit your, "Told you so!" post.

Let me know when you need it.
- Woderwick

Appreciate it! I want to be wrong. I want another top 5 pick but something tells me....

Kapanen had 0.5 ppg playing against men in Finland, which is pretty comforting too.
- TheMussel

Kasperi Kapanen is much better than people want to give him credit for.

No, he's not big, but if his dad was any indication he's going to be solidly built and fast as hell.

The kid's been playing against men in the Finnish Elite League since he was 16 years old.

Not the softest hands or the most creative, but not a soft player either and has enough skill to do some damage.

If he's even 75% of what his dad was, you got a fine player. I'm thinking he's probably more skilled than Sami, though.

Future leafs team?

Top six consisting of kapanan, brown, nylander, and marner

Top four on defense consisting of rielly, gardiner, Harrington and Percy.


Let's be honest, that's not too shabby.
- Dozzer

Its a start, and that timashov kid had 71 assists, bracco is a scoring machine.

AND if we somehow land Matthews, yeeesh.

No matter what happens I'm liking the direction

I haven't felt good about the leafs in years, today, I do.
- Dozzer

In my case it's because I know for a fact that the Leafs will suck before the season starts.

Future leafs team?

Top six consisting of kapanan, brown, nylander, and marner

Top four on defense consisting of rielly, gardiner, Harrington and Percy.


Let's be honest, that's not too shabby.
- Dozzer

Im excited about Valiev making the defence one day too. Maybe Dermott? Harrington already had a cup of tea in the NHL too.

What are the conditions of Pittsburgh's 1st round pick?

What are the conditions of Pittsburgh's 1st round pick?
- steve362

They have to make the playoffs for us to get it.

Someone said yesterday if they dont make the playoffs the next 2 years we get no 1st at all.

Future leafs team?

Top six consisting of kapanan, brown, nylander, and marner

Top four on defense consisting of rielly, gardiner, Harrington and Percy.


Let's be honest, that's not too shabby.
- Dozzer

It will be when only three of them are there...BOOOM

They have to make the playoffs for us to get it.

Someone said yesterday if they dont make the playoffs the next 2 years we get no 1st at all.
- Bigzby

yep

What are the conditions of Pittsburgh's 1st round pick?
- steve362

Basically all you need to know is that it's lottery protected. If the Penguins miss the playoffs, you get the 2017 1st instead of 2016.

I think Bozak will finally break through his shell. He's been an elite level defensive player for years, schooling everybody on the dot, making the hard plays for that floater Fatssel. He was always forced to pass to Kessel because that sociopath demanded the puck from him. You could tell Bozak hated playing with that narcissistic wingman.

With his shooting % in the 15-20's as more or less his average, it's safe to say without deadbeat Kessel he will shoot more and likely get 35 goals at least.

Hell, he could have scored 10-15 more goals if Kessel's passes weren't so hard and on the tape. How can Bozak be expected to shoot it into the empty net with such a hard pass?

I wouldn't be surprised at a 40g - 80p season, probably a Selke nod too, with Floatssel gone, Bozak's +/- will finally reflect the level of defensive genius he provides so that West Coast bias can be shattered in the voting.
- AdamFrench

Enjoy your ban you (frank)ing troll !

Kasperi Kapanen is much better than people want to give him credit for.

No, he's not big, but if his dad was any indication he's going to be solidly built and fast as hell.

The kid's been playing against men in the Finnish Elite League since he was 16 years old.

Not the softest hands or the most creative, but not a soft player either and has enough skill to do some damage.

If he's even 75% of what his dad was, you got a fine player. I'm thinking he's probably more skilled than Sami, though.
- BINGO!

Please don't mention him and his dad in the same sentence.

Please don't mention him and his dad in the same sentence.
- AdamFrench

Sami Kapanen was my favourite player.

You're a gentleman and a scholar, sir.
- BINGO!

He is neither, but still we endure him

Basically all you need to know is that it's lottery protected. If the Penguins miss the playoffs, you get the 2017 1st instead of 2016.
- BINGO!

So, Crosby and Malkin get injured for two seasons in a row and Pittsburgh misses the playoffs both seasons, does it keep moving forward or does it stop after two seasons?

Basically all you need to know is that it's lottery protected. If the Penguins miss the playoffs, you get the 2017 1st instead of 2016.
- BINGO!

This is not accurate according to many.