The Canucks have zero problems. We kept our integrity unlike the shameful Marlies. Flagged one more time for good measure
- CanuckDon

Dont you dare compare our Marlies to the Leafs.

Lee ---- do you really want to be banned on trade deadline day... the only day where discussions are actually pretty good?

How many alternative profiles are you using these days anyways?

All I said was that Vancouver has some big problems. Do you deny that Vancouver doesn't have problems of their own?
- As_I_See_It

that depends on management tomorrow.....i would agree that we need to move out our older stale core and ufas but not completely destroy the team edmonton style....u better hope u guys draft well because otherwise u may be retired in an old folks home before u see playoffs again

Lee --- seriously... I am worried about you.

Can you feel your face? Is it drooping on one side?

Because I cannot understand what the heck you are trying to imply what I said?
- Beatle_john

im not going to lie... Ive read half of your posts and when i come to something i grossly disagree with i stop reading

so i may have missed a couple of points you later typed

Uh, YEAH!?!?

Trading bad contracts from the old regime is a great place to start. Trading players that aren't a part of the long term plan is next. Acquire picks and prospects by leveraging cap space happens after that. Draft and develop from within./quote]


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- As_I_See_It[It's a pretty simple concept to understand, BJ, even for you

I agree with this, Lamarello has done a remarkable job with the returns he's been able to get for these(let's be honest) mediocre players. Imo stockpiling draftpicks/propects/under 25's is the key to rebuilding, along with having some good coaching and vets to show the ropes (the former you have the latter... maybe not so mcuh)

You are however taking this opinion to the point of trolling and have been asked repeatedly to back off, so maybe you should.

In order of best examples of tanks.

Quebec Nordiques
Edmonton Oilers
Buffalo Sabres
then their is now a new breed the Leafs.

All other teams that were horrible as i recall made efforts to improve n some way.
- Nighthawk

Pittsburgh Penguins getting Mario is #1

since 2010 leafs highest picks
43
22
5
21
8
4

for a team as bad as the leafs... you'd definitely think they would draft higher year after year no?
- Lee Denault

It shows the best example of the most dysfunctional sports team around.
Going for your 2nd top overall pick when some teams never had 1.
Since the days of predraft territorial rights that the Habs n Leafs had it boggles the mind such ineptitude can be allowed or tolerated no matter its decades late in coming.

Lee ---- do you really want to be banned on trade deadline day... the only day where discussions are actually pretty good?

How many alternative profiles are you using these days anyways?
- Beatle_john

well as much as a ban would be unfortunate. i do have a real life and friends.

but that besides the point?

banned?

your the one making 0 sense

It shows the best example of the most dysfunctional sports team around.
Going for your 2nd top overall pick when some teams never had 1.
Since the days of predraft territorial rights that the Habs n Leafs had it boggles the mind such ineptitude can be allowed or tolerated no matter its decades late in coming.
- Nighthawk

the leafs existence shouldn't bother you this much

You know when 3 or 4 teams year after year get all the up and coming stars , it is a little frustrating for the other teams. It would be nice to get a Crosby or Toews out here.

Some teams have tanking to an art. The NHL needs to fix it. They need to make it a balance draw to select the order of the draw. It is ruining the game.
This year our team sucks and you have teams like the Leafs Yotes, Sabres Oilers Flames Hurricanes who put out a crap product. Look at your line up.

If you guys don't win the lottery and get Stamkos you team will be brutal intentionally. That is just wrong
- VANTEL

So why isnt florida and chicago on that list?

Or Pittsburgh?

It goes in cycles man, and its better than finishing 9th-10 annually like the pre shanny leafs perfected.

Pittsburgh Penguins getting Mario is #1
- Redmile247

Yes n then Crosby n only if the right player around at the right time.

You do realize the Canucks lineup is not much better or worse than some of the teams you mention
- Redmile247

This is my point. We have a bad team and should be in the bottom three, with a nice draft pick. Unfortunately the PROFESSIONAL LOSERS prevent us from achieving that

the leafs existence shouldn't bother you this much
- Lee Denault

The non-existence of another team in the GTA bothers me.

So why isnt florida and chicago on that list?

Or Pittsburgh?

It goes in cycles man, and its better than finishing 9th-10 annually like the pre shanny leafs perfected.
- Bigzby

everything is OK until the leafs start doing it

but that's ok. if it is pissing some of these guys of so much the leafs must be doing something right

The non-existence of another team in the GTA bothers me.
- Nighthawk

you are in BC.. why?

i dont care that there isnt another team in BC?

nor does anyone in Toronto

How does the room suddenly get inundated with three Leaf trolls at 10:45pst?

I just have a vision of some kid sitting in his basement eating cheetos and watching old VHS tapes of the Best of Jerry Springer and either quickly switching identities or PMing anyone and everyone to come in and help him.

This is my point. We have a bad team and should be in the bottom three, with a nice draft pick. Unfortunately the PROFESSIONAL LOSERS prevent us from achieving that
- VANTEL

the leafs have been in limbo for a lot longer than you

isnt that what you guys have been chirping us for for the last i dunnno...ever?

How does the room suddenly get inundated with three Leaf trolls at 10:45pst?

I just have a vision of some kid sitting in his basement eating cheetos and watching old VHS tapes of the Best of Jerry Springer and either quickly switching identities or PMing anyone and everyone to come in and help him.
- Beatle_john

the audacity for you to call anyone else a troll.

you dont like the leafs. we get it

but unfortunately the leafs are allowed to trade as well

How does the room suddenly get inundated with three Leaf trolls at 10:45pst?

I just have a vision of some kid sitting in his basement eating cheetos and watching old VHS tapes of the Best of Jerry Springer and either quickly switching identities or PMing anyone and everyone to come in and help him.
- Beatle_john

Im not trolling at all. I dont do that to non leafers.

I can leave brah.

[quote=As_I_See_It]Uh, YEAH!?!?

Trading bad contracts from the old regime is a great place to start. Trading players that aren't a part of the long term plan is next. Acquire picks and prospects by leveraging cap space happens after that. Draft and develop from within./quote]


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- neem55[It's a pretty simple concept to understand, BJ, even for you

I agree with this, Lamarello has done a remarkable job with the returns he's been able to get for these(let's be honest) mediocre players. Imo stockpiling draftpicks/propects/under 25's is the key to rebuilding, along with having some good coaching and vets to show the ropes (the former you have the latter... maybe not so mcuh)

You are however taking this opinion to the point of trolling and have been asked repeatedly to back off, so maybe you should.

Flagged for praising Lamarello

nothing against rebuilds.
just not a fan of intentional tanking and not providing the team a legit chance to win games and subjecting fans to ahl level talent.
- dbot

Your cheering for a team that has 3 more wins than the leafs ...the flames and jets were both trying to make the playoffs and sre right there with them ....the leafs have been more competitive then you realize ...if they were in last by 20 points then I could see it but they are not

at the end of the day the draft is a crap shoot and we got a bunch for 2nds and 4ths

relax

it doesnt matter where you draft. just make them count

everything is OK until the leafs start doing it

but that's ok. if it is pissing some of these guys of so much the leafs must be doing something right
- Lee Denault

If Buffalo fans came here last year with the same sh!t, they'd get the same vibe.

Your cheering for a team that has 3 more wins than the leafs ...the flames and jets were both trying to make the playoffs and sre right there with them ....the leafs have been more competitive then you realize ...if they were in last by 20 points then I could see it but they are not
- Redmile247

and the leafs shellacked the canucks 5-1 or something much to my dismay .

If Buffalo fans came here last year with the same sh!t, they'd get the same vibe.
- dbot

i really did not care then about buffalo trying to tank and i dont care now. i said the same thing last year

its not where you pick but who you pick

i also followed that up by saying we have to get mcdavid though