But didn't we all expect this to happen already? Dion? Blozak? Others? WHy are they still here? WHo cares about getting the perfect return. Dump them and tank...
- Hockey_Reverend

Because not everyone operates on such an impatient schedule.

I expect most of this year's opening night roster will be gone sooner rather than later.
- BetterCallSaul

I hope you are right. However, I expected another move or two already. Thought for sure Bozak was gone in the summer

you can stock pile all you want, still have to make trades for NHL ready talent.
you can't just Edmonton Oiler it
- the_eye

9 year and counting but i think the Oilers will finally cum

It was more about the 3 strides to blow away one of the leagues upper echelon skaters out of the water, creating time for himself to take a good look and pick his spot.

Its going to happen alot for him with that kind of speed and acceleration. Its a thing of absolute beauty. Total package
- ieetbred

What's this about the upper echelon skater he blew away? Who was that, Brown?

It was a nice play, good shot, kid will be great, but let's not give him the key to the city for a pre-season breakaway goal just yet.

3 SOG, +3, 2nd highest TOI
- stashu

Thanks

Did you watch the game?

Won't happen, the way the draft is now it literally is a lottery.
Plus they give away top talent for scrubs.
And retain.
- the_eye

What's this about the upper echelon skater he blew away? Who was that, Brown?

It was a nice play, good shot, kid will be great, but let's not give him the key to the city for a pre-season breakaway goal just yet.
- Phenom

it was more like 3 strides to get past Brown who was caught flat footed because of the trip that went uncalled

I hope you are right. However, I expected another move or two already. Thought for sure Bozak was gone in the summer
- Hockey_Reverend

You can expect it all you want, but that doesn't matter much. I find it funny that people say they should have waited for a better deal for Kessel, but are unhappy that they haven't shipped out others for peanuts just to get them out of town.

Not saying you're guilty of this, but some are.

Thanks

Did you watch the game?
- Garnie

No, not really. Had it on but was in different tabs. Pre-season isn't all that appealing to pay too much attention to.

But didn't we all expect this to happen already? Dion? Blozak? Others? WHy are they still here? WHo cares about getting the perfect return. Dump them and tank...
- Hockey_Reverend

It's not about "perfect" return. There were either NO takers whatsoever, or offers that would force the Leafs to take worse contracts back/ retain immense amounts of salary. The deals will happen. They know what they have, and it ain't pretty.

You can expect it all you want, but that doesn't matter much. I find it funny that people say they should have waited for a better deal for Kessel, but are unhappy that they haven't shipped out others for peanuts just to get them out of town.

Not saying you're guilty of this, but some are.
- BetterCallSaul

I wish we got robbed on Phaneuf and kept Kessel

At least there would be a burst of excitement every few games

No, not really. Had it on but was in different tabs. Pre-season isn't all that appealing to pay too much attention to.
- stashu

I hear ya

Can't wait to barely watch during the regular season

I hear ya

Can't wait to barely watch during the regular season
- Garnie

I like to ride the stationary bike while watching sports. I think my routine is gonna go down hill after the super bowl.

I like to ride the stationary bike while watching sports. I think my routine is gonna go down hill after the super bowl.
- TheMussel

Magic number = 1

Magic number = 1
- Phenom

Magic number vs KC is 5.

it was more like 3 strides to get past Brown who was caught flat footed because of the trip that went uncalled
- the_eye

And Lupul's retarded drop pass.

I like to ride the stationary bike while watching sports. I think my routine is gonna go down hill after the super bowl.
- TheMussel

Yum yum poutine

Magic number vs KC is 5.
- BetterCallSaul

Yup. And Greg Holland done for the year.

Magic number vs KC is 5.
- BetterCallSaul

4 actually, jays have the tie breaker. KC has 5 games left and theyre a game and a half back.

So supposedly Philly is shopping Luke Schenn for a 3rd rounder...I'd reacquire him for that price.

Sept 29 --- Babcock calls out veterans... I WIN THE POOL!

So supposedly Philly is shopping Luke Schenn for a 3rd rounder...I'd reacquire him for that price.
- ThePresident

Interesting that Philly-Ek has not mentioned anything and MSN is all over that.

So supposedly Philly is shopping Luke Schenn for a 3rd rounder...I'd reacquire him for that price.
- ThePresident

Been there, done that. He has no talent and can't skate.

I know, but the idea that we have bottomed out and will slowly get better each year and be a playoff team in 4-5 years (which many people have been saying) is laughable. This team is pathetic. THE only players worth keeping are Reilly and a few f our prospects.

Babcock can shape this crap all he wants, but it is still poop...
- Hockey_Reverend

By next summer, we'll have a top 3 prospect pool in the NHl. They're not 5 years away.