I hope for your sake that Day, Chytil, Andersson and Kravtsov all have successful NHL careers
- PatC80

I really wanted the Leafs to draft him.

My favourite part was Garf saying that it was a guarantee that he was signing with the Sabres just because they traded for his rights.

With all the Murrency the Sabres had, it was a shrewd move by the riverboat gambler, GMTM.
- GreatGigInTheSky

GMTM was excellent for the rest of the league. Really wish he stayed on as GM.

I really wanted the Leafs to draft him.
- GreatGigInTheSky

I wanted the Leafs to draft Veleno, still can't believe he fell all the way to 30th

actually the Ennis thing really pisses me off.

because of Nylander's contract impasse, Babcock (who I generally always support) seems to "Need to identify a new pet"... with Polak and Komarov gone.

So he picks Ennis, and thereby indirectly doesn't give Kapanen, Leivo, Johnsson or Grundstrom a shot higher up in the line-up. Of course Ennis is going to look better playing with Matthews than Leivo playing with Kadri, or whatever other combo he chooses to put together.

wouldn't it seem like a good idea to give one of the younger guys an audition in that spot... prove that maybe they are more than 3-4 line material? (which would seem to me to also send a better message to Nylander btw)

to Ennis
- BorjeFan4Ever

Isn't that just because Ennis is a placeholder for when Nylander signs? it's more beneficial for Kapanen (for example) to be playing with this linemates in preseason, rather than Matthews and then have to affect two lines when Nylander signs.

Isn't that just because Ennis is a placeholder for when Nylander signs? it's more beneficial for Kapanen (for example) to be playing with this linemates in preseason, rather than Matthews and then have to affect two lines when Nylander signs.
- walshyleafsfan

Dubas said on the radio that he expects Ennis on the team full time.

Dubas said on the radio that he expects Ennis on the team full time.
- AdamFrench

We've got a meddling GM.

Who's picking the God damn team

Did he mention where he expected him to fit in? 1st line RW?

We've got a meddling GM.

Who's picking the God damn team

Did he mention where he expected him to fit in? 1st line RW?
- walshyleafsfan

"He can slot anywhere."

"He can slot anywhere."
- AdamFrench

My kinda fella.

Dubas said on the radio that he expects Ennis on the team full time.
- AdamFrench

Rest in peace Willie

Rest in peace Willie
- Ear Hole

LOL they aren't going to dump Willi for Ennis.

Straight out of my ass.
- Scabeh

so the part of your arse that talks.
got it.

I have no expertise in the area but I figured RFA negotiations was "here's a comparable" and not like arbitration where you throw out a moonshot?
- markmark

I would think the player or team makes an offer..the other counters.

once you have those out, you can then try to look at comparables.

LOL they aren't going to dump Willi for Ennis.
- RogerRoeper

They may sit him for a while and make an example of him.

Dubas said on the radio that he expects Ennis on the team full time.
- AdamFrench

That's actually very disappointing.

That's actually very disappointing.
- Unholy_Goalie

What else is he gonna say?

Honestly?

We signed him, because we feel like he will provide absolutely no value?

Nylander can't carry Marners jock strap. At the end of there careers I believe Marner will be far better. At every level Marner has excelled. Was magic in London.
- Hockey_Reverend

Nylander had more goals and assists (led the team) at EV. So, um, yeah.

so the part of your arse that talks.
got it.
- zazzle

Also known as Sofakingbored's favorite part

I wanted the Leafs to draft Veleno, still can't believe he fell all the way to 30th
- PatC80

Yes, Dubas first mistake

That's actually very disappointing.
- Unholy_Goalie

Makes sense a player you sign you expect to make it lineup.

doesnt always work out

Yes, Dubas first mistake
- mr.sir

cant say at this point

A lot like 2015 draft. Lots wanted Konecny

Both turned out to be good picks

What else is he gonna say?

Honestly?

We signed him, because we feel like he will provide absolutely no value?
- PatC80

Camp is just barely starting much less over yet. He shouldn't be saying he's on the team full time yet. He basically handed him a spot by the sound of it and he's done (frank) all to earn one. Signing him is one mistake, handing him a spot is another one.

Camp is just barely starting much less over yet. He shouldn't be saying he's on the team full time yet. He basically handed him a spot by the sound of it and he's done (frank) all to earn one. Signing him is one mistake, handing him a spot is another one.
- Unholy_Goalie

Pretty sure he signed him so he'd be on the team.

If he wasn't convinced, he would have offered a two-way contract or just an invitation to camp.

I dunno man, I just like the Leafs...and I like the Leafs good players...its such a weird Fan thing to me to hate or dislike players like that.

I do have a Marner Jersey..but he doesnt deserve 11 mil
- senstroll

Marner is not even close to an 11 mil player..

Yes, Dubas first mistake
- mr.sir

Dubas' first mistake was not re-signing Roman Polak...

...I'll show myself out

Camp is just barely starting much less over yet. He shouldn't be saying he's on the team full time yet. He basically handed him a spot by the sound of it and he's done (frank) all to earn one. Signing him is one mistake, handing him a spot is another one.
- Unholy_Goalie

According to you everything they do is a mistake.