I had no idea you had even posted until you had quoted my comment. Is it not the respectful thing to do in acknowledging someone when they speak directly to you? I feel like you are digging a deeper hole my friend. Sometimes it is best just to walk away.
- Codes1087

Even better job. Keep up the good work.

Even better job. Keep up the good work.
- prock

man, why do you care? As far as I'm concerned, it's NOT their team, it's ours. I don't even care about baseball all that much, but when the fans from another city who have never won a damn things themselves get arrogant and rip into the Leafs, as far as I'm concerned, they can get their own baseball, basketball, whatever team.

They're not welcome. They're the losers with nothing. These are our teams.

It's not like they can go to games, or whatever.

Leave them alone. What a stupid argument. "you WILL support our team whether you like it or not".
- prock

ps - yeah, I don't spend as much time on here anymore. Busy year for me. Got married, among a few other things. That kind of thing really takes it's toll on a guy's life.
- prock

He's a lucky guy!

Changing the subject now.

Virtanen still out (based on Jim Benning saying he needs to score goals) which is comical because the team can't score period.

Stecher in on top pairing with Edler.

Everything else the same.

Changing the subject now.

Virtanen still out (based on Jim Benning saying he needs to score goals) which is comical because the team can't score period.

Stecher in on top pairing with Edler.

Everything else the same.
- Codes1087

Sitting him should pad his stats.

Changing the subject now.

Virtanen still out (based on Jim Benning saying he needs to score goals) which is comical because the team can't score period.

Stecher in on top pairing with Edler.

Everything else the same.
- Codes1087

can we send him to UND so brock can be his skills coach?

Sitting him should pad his stats.
- Marwood

Its hilarious because his fancy stats are so far superior to Skille. While he isn't scoring goals, his shot suppression is insanely good.

I am really not seeing Baertschi do anything that deserves to keep him in the line up over anyone else...

can we send him to UND so brock can be his skills coach?
- RealityChecker

I hope brock comes in next year and wins the Calder. One can dream right?

Changing the subject now.

Virtanen still out (based on Jim Benning saying he needs to score goals) which is comical because the team can't score period.

Stecher in on top pairing with Edler.

Everything else the same.
- Codes1087

Dude can't score. Better give him 4th line minutes followed by multiple games out of the lineup, that oughta help him get going!

Changing the subject now.

Virtanen still out (based on Jim Benning saying he needs to score goals) which is comical because the team can't score period.

Stecher in on top pairing with Edler.

Everything else the same.
- Codes1087

So why is Eriksson still playing?

So why is Eriksson still playing?
- bloatedmosquito

the league requires you to dress a minimum number of skaters.... although, forfeiting games might be less painful.

Changing the subject now.

Virtanen still out (based on Jim Benning saying he needs to score goals) which is comical because the team can't score period.

Stecher in on top pairing with Edler.

Everything else the same.
- Codes1087

I wonder if this is WD trying to force JV down to Utica. I haven't heard one reason that makes sense why they haven't done this yet unless they are worried about his feelings.

For (frank)s sake take advantage of the fact that he can go back and forth to Utica and take advantage of the coach who has been praised by many of this teams young prospects for getting them ready for the NHL game.

Dude can't score. Better give him 4th line minutes followed by multiple games out of the lineup, that oughta help him get going!
- NorthNuck

I would honestly love to know WHO is responsible for the lines. Is it ultimately Willy and JB and Linden just publically back up the coaches decisions?

So why is Eriksson still playing?
- bloatedmosquito

lol you can only sit so many players at a time?

I wonder if this is WD trying to force JV down to Utica. I haven't heard one reason that makes sense why they haven't done this yet unless they are worried about his feelings.

For (frank)s sake take advantage of the fact that he can go back and forth to Utica and take advantage of the coach who has been praised by many of this teams young prospects for getting them ready for the NHL game.
- belcherbd

you would think that it would be obvious... especially given the losing streak.

sigh.

I wonder if this is WD trying to force JV down to Utica. I haven't heard one reason that makes sense why they haven't done this yet unless they are worried about his feelings.

For (frank)s sake take advantage of the fact that he can go back and forth to Utica and take advantage of the coach who has been praised by many of this teams young prospects for getting them ready for the NHL game.
- belcherbd

whole thing is a bit of a tire fire.

I would honestly love to know WHO is responsible for the lines. Is it ultimately Willy and JB and Linden just publically back up the coaches decisions?
- Codes1087

It should be the coach but here it is most likely the owners.

So why is Eriksson still playing?
- bloatedmosquito

Eriksson will eventually start scoring...Virtanen wont.

the league requires you to dress a minimum number of skaters.... although, forfeiting games might be less painful.
- RealityChecker

Eriksson will eventually start scoring...Virtanen wont.
- LordHumungous

not at 6 minutes a night.

not at 6 minutes a night.
- Codes1087

Regardless of his minutes his effort level looks real poor. I think the kid needs a serious attitude adjustment and a tour of Utica. He hasn't done much too impressive to earn more minutes IMO.

Eriksson will eventually start scoring...Virtanen wont.
- LordHumungous

Well he does have 6 years to do it.

Newsflash, Pittsburgh had Crosby, Malkin, Kessel, Letang and MAF. SJ was already a really good team before deboer took over. THIS CANUCKS TEAM HAS MARKUS GRANLUND IN ITS TOP 6
- Max.Betts

Just an oversight...lol

A fair point...but how do we do that with a coach that limits minutes so vehemently?
- LordHumungous

There has to be a breaking point where either management goes to willie and tells him you have to change ...or he has to himself see his line combos need to change

Well he does have 6 years to do it.
- dshiddy

Everytime Eriksson has changed clubs he has been a notoriously slow starter...he'll pick it up. might be too late for this club by then tho...