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The Toronto Maple Leafs mourn the passing of George Armstrong, a member of our Maple Leafs family for 75 years.

We extend our condolences to George’s wife Betty, their children, grandchildren and the entire Armstrong family.
- Steven_Seagull

Very sad.

Perhaps the most under-rated Leaf in history. One of the first aboriginal players in the league, and he captained the Leafs to four Stanley Cups.

And apparently he was one of the funniest humans on earth.

Great show off the post. I am confused with the Dubois situation. He signed his contract and then demanded a trade. The jackets are not a bad team they are a few players away from going on a run. Yet they cant extend there star players. Just a strange situation.

RIP, Army.
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Great show off the post. I am confused with the Dubois situation. He signed his contract and then demanded a trade. The jackets are not a bad team they are a few players away from going on a run. Yet they cant extend there star players. Just a strange situation.
- Hockeyislife

Supposedly he had made it known that he wanted out long before signing the deal. The deal, from what I read, was signed as a way to ensure that Columbus could ensure that they were able to make a hockey trade rather than lose PLD to an offer sheet were he refusing to sign.

Very sad.

Perhaps the most under-rated Leaf in history. One of the first aboriginal players in the league, and he captained the Leafs to four Stanley Cups.

And apparently he was one of the funniest humans on earth.
- Atomic Wedgie

Agree with all of this, was a Leaf Great and a great ambassador for the Leafs for many years. A bit of irony I believe he was named after George Armstrong Custer

Looking at Taxi Squads, or just Canadian rosters of players making under $875k, and I can't really see an viable trades, or anything that helps anyone. The best options out there might be Leivo, or perhaps Perry but I wouldn't give up Dermott for either of them.

Going to make a trade because Big Joe is hurt? Oh brother....🙄

Going to make a trade because Big Joe is hurt? Oh brother....🙄
- Garnie

I'm not buying it either, Garnsie.

In reality, Thornton is a 3rd liner at best, probably a guy who should rest every 4th game in this condensed schedule.

We already have a poopload of those guys. Why do we need another?

Going to make a trade because Big Joe is hurt? Oh brother....🙄
- Garnie

I wonder if that's actually true. I was initially thinking it could be a blessing in disguise because it would get him off of the first line gracefully.

Button is an idiot. Time will tell about the deal - Columbus did really well IMO. Dubois has scored 93 points in 293 NHL games. I'm not ready to compare him to Matthews just yet.
- winsix

I think you mean 159 points (93 assists) in 239 games.

I think Dubois is pretty damn good and has the capability of turning into a Bergeron type two-way guy.

Having said that, he's not even in the same conversation as AM34. Button is a tool.

RIP, Army.
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- fifty__missions

Hail to the Chief.

Probably no morning skate with a 2pm local start.

I wonder when we find out who starts in net and if Matthews is playing.

Dermott and AHLer for Blueger and Jankowski?

Going to make a trade because Big Joe is hurt? Oh brother....🙄
- Garnie

uhmmm no, not just because.

They also have 8 NHL d men.

Are we going to be friends today?

Dermott and AHLer for Blueger and Jankowski?
- Santo_44

You don’t want Janko.

You don’t want Janko.
- Chuckywhip

I'd want Blueger but Dermott has more value so I'd take Jankowski as a lottery ticket...he was decent before last year

I think you mean 159 points (93 assists) in 239 games.

I think Dubois is pretty damn good and has the capability of turning into a Bergeron type two-way guy.

Having said that, he's not even in the same conversation as AM34. Button is a tool.
- mjones242

Correct

Great show off the post. I am confused with the Dubois situation. He signed his contract and then demanded a trade. The jackets are not a bad team they are a few players away from going on a run. Yet they cant extend there star players. Just a strange situation.
- Hockeyislife

He signed the deal so he could be traded. No team would take him on at the cost if they had zero control.

I'd want Blueger but Dermott has more value so I'd take Jankowski as a lottery ticket...he was decent before last year
- Santo_44

Ahh okay. I will say Janko is a great PK guy

Button just said that scheifle and Dubois is best center group in the north divison.

What!!
- burn

Did he forget that Edmonton and Toronto are in the Canadian division?

I think you mean 159 points (93 assists) in 239 games.

I think Dubois is pretty damn good and has the capability of turning into a Bergeron type two-way guy.

Having said that, he's not even in the same conversation as AM34. Button is a tool.
- mjones242

When he starts making that comparison, he really needs to take a step back and re-evaluate his thinking. Going that far off the rails should be cause for concern.

Did he forget that Edmonton and Toronto are in the Canadian division?
- GreatGigInTheSky

Lol!! And Calgary...

When he starts making that comparison, he really needs to take a step back and re-evaluate his thinking. Going that far off the rails should be cause for concern.
- Aetherial

He takes emotional jabs at the Leafs all the time, the Leafs or a Leaf fan must have really hurt him growing up.

Ahh okay. I will say Janko is a great PK guy
- Chuckywhip

Eh, now that I am thinking I'd just take a 3rd or something with Blueger.

Use the pick at the TDL.