Oh well. When the Canucks were contending we were all considered a bunch of arrogant d bags. Fans get lumped together, it's not going to change.
- CubanBuffet

That's funny because Leafs aren't competing, but their fans are all d-bags

It doesn't matter. They don't want to go and even if they could be convinced to what contending team can absorb a 14 million dollar cap hit? I love the Sedins but because of their NTCs and the fact that they come as a pair they might be the least tradeable elite players in the league.
- CubanBuffet

No team this season could. Realistically at TDL in the final year of contract any team could eat it after we eat some salary, and/or take an expiring contract back.

No team this season could. Realistically at TDL in the final year of contract any team could eat it after we eat some salary, and/or take an expiring contract back.
- Retinalz

same or similar is the only way I can see it happening.

I don't think the Sedins have any desire to win the cup anywhere else but Vancouver. I keep thinking of that Hedman article in the players tribune and playing for the same organization your whole live in Sweden.

On a slightly different topic, does anyone know what position Las Vegas will be drafting from next summer? (will they be included in the draft lottery?)

On a slightly different topic, does anyone know what position Las Vegas will be drafting from next summer?
- Zogg

I think they are automatically part of the draft lotto but I don't know their odds.

I think they are automatically part of the draft lotto but I don't know their odds.
- hillbillydeluxe

Thanks, yes, that's what I thought - it would be interesting to find out the odds - I would imagine they get a decent shot at first overall?

On a slightly different topic, does anyone know what position Las Vegas will be drafting from next summer? (will they be included in the draft lottery?)
- Zogg

I believe they are guaranteed at least the 3rd best odds for 3 seasons. Bettman is gifting them an opportunity to compete quickly

Hate to defend the Leafs.. but they plan for another top pick this year. Sure they would have loved Stammer. I wanted him there just to ruin their cap situation going forward. But signing g Polak for 1 year means they can flip him again or an asset (wink 2.0) at the TDL.

They'll sign Matthews. Not everyone signs right away. Juolevi hasn't signed either. it's not toxic over there.

On another subject, if canucks sign hudler that'll ruin their expansion protect list. I guess JB is looking at making another big trade. I'm bracing myself. Shinkaruk and McCann already moved out. Better not move JV or Boeser. Brock may be the only elite prospect we have. JV's skill set is rare. He is the kinda guy i want in a tough playoff series.

No more room to move prospects. Time to push for playoffs, move assets out at TDL if tits not working out. Time to hoard picks rather than trade them. JB has filled out a lot of the much needed age group we had been missing.
- storm88

I apologize. Flagged myself.

As long as Elliott can post better than .900 sv% the defense will look much better ...dougie is not new to the team ...wouldn't surprise me if the D got better and the offence took a hit tbh
- Redmile247

Wish the Canucks got him, good player.

With Calgary's defence I expected them to be a lot better last year and they never met any expectations their fans may have had.
- thundachunk

yup

but goalies in the 800s i think are part of that blame. lots of work to do though

On a slightly different topic, does anyone know what position Las Vegas will be drafting from next summer? (will they be included in the draft lottery?)
- Zogg

I think they are slotted as 3rd place in the lotto draft. and then pick 3rd in each round.

wasn't that right?

same or similar is the only way I can see it happening.

I don't think the Sedins have any desire to win the cup anywhere else but Vancouver. I keep thinking of that Hedman article in the players tribune and playing for the same organization your whole live in Sweden.
- hillbillydeluxe

I think a large part of their loyalty was draft day 1999. The trades that were pulled to get them together.

Three flagging infractions.

- VanHockeyGuy

I'm on it...good flagging, I don't know "WHAT Captain Obvious was thinking...

More Kane rumors on Twitter

http://www.todaysslapshot...ks-high-risk-high-reward/

Hi,

After another long night of golf blogging, here's the new blog, with Benning's trade desires and Burrows' plan for next season...

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...ng-for-a-Winger/194/78184

Easy with the Flames talk, this is a Leafs thread
- CanuckDon