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Leafsmart
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Fredericton, N.B.
Joined: 12.18.2013

Apr 29 @ 7:57 PM ET
They’ve begun to build my meds back up, they got the seizures they need, and now I had a short portion done of it today but I’m getting one of about 2-3 hours tomorrow where they literally connect my head to a computer and read everything it does.

I didn’t even know this lobe existed (I’m no neurologist lol) but it’s one that lies in between either side called the diencephalon, it’s in between the temporal lobes.

The 5 neurologists studying me told me after tomorrow there’s a very good chance they’ll remove all the electrodes Wednesday, make me stay 24 more hours, and then release me the next day. It obviously depends on what they discover tomorrow.

Either way I learned something new and cool today… and the neurologists feel excited. Not the most normal of things and it seems to explain a lot. Various strengths vs various weaknesses kind of thing. They’re thinking that once they get to study the info for a few months they might be able to rid me of epilepsy and if that happens I will be so massively thankful.

- Dozzer

Wow! Wouldn't that be something. Cheers dude.


mr.sir
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Vancouver Island, BC
Joined: 01.18.2015

Apr 29 @ 7:59 PM ET
Gibson -30% retained & LaCombe & Oil 1st for

Willy -

You get Gibby @ 4 mil - save 7 and get young good LHD & another 1st -

- dozerD10

You forgot Lundestrom
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Apr 29 @ 8:02 PM ET
They’ve begun to build my meds back up, they got the seizures they need, and now I had a short portion done of it today but I’m getting one of about 2-3 hours tomorrow where they literally connect my head to a computer and read everything it does.

I didn’t even know this lobe existed (I’m no neurologist lol) but it’s one that lies in between either side called the diencephalon, it’s in between the temporal lobes.

The 5 neurologists studying me told me after tomorrow there’s a very good chance they’ll remove all the electrodes Wednesday, make me stay 24 more hours, and then release me the next day. It obviously depends on what they discover tomorrow.

Either way I learned something new and cool today… and the neurologists feel excited. Not the most normal of things and it seems to explain a lot. Various strengths vs various weaknesses kind of thing. They’re thinking that once they get to study the info for a few months they might be able to rid me of epilepsy and if that happens I will be so massively thankful.

- Dozzer

Best of luck.

That would actually be amazing. Imagine how much that research could help not only yourself but all the people suffering out there.

Good for you for helping out by suffering so many seizures under care.
Dozzer
Referee
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high
Joined: 09.15.2010

Apr 29 @ 8:03 PM ET
Wow! Wouldn't that be something. Cheers dude.



- Leafsmart


Yeah even if they simply get it to the point whereas so long as I remember to take the meds daily (and trust me my phone reminds me lol), and that alone keeps me away from seizing, I’d be so happy.

Get working again and do it step by step stress/physical wise and the government will at least maintain covering my meds unless I fall into employment that would pay for it instead (union for instance). We shall see. I’ll just worry about this week for now lol.
dmnted
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Space for Rent
Joined: 08.30.2006

Apr 29 @ 8:03 PM ET
He's a 10M cap hit for another 2 years.
- golfingsince

go after Knight ?? instead
LeftCoaster
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Island City, BC
Joined: 07.03.2009

Apr 29 @ 8:03 PM ET
They’ve begun to build my meds back up, they got the seizures they need, and now I had a short portion done of it today but I’m getting one of about 2-3 hours tomorrow where they literally connect my head to a computer and read everything it does.

I didn’t even know this lobe existed (I’m no neurologist lol) but it’s one that lies in between either side called the diencephalon, it’s in between the temporal lobes.

The 5 neurologists studying me told me after tomorrow there’s a very good chance they’ll remove all the electrodes Wednesday, make me stay 24 more hours, and then release me the next day. It obviously depends on what they discover tomorrow.

Either way I learned something new and cool today… and the neurologists feel excited. Not the most normal of things and it seems to explain a lot. Various strengths vs various weaknesses kind of thing. They’re thinking that once they get to study the info for a few months they might be able to rid me of epilepsy and if that happens I will be so massively thankful.

- Dozzer

My man…you have been through some absolute poop over the last number of years, I sincerely hope things go well for you. I used to tease you about being a civil engineer, anyone who fails at real engineering becomes a civil engineer LOL, good times.

Anyway, I still hate the Leafs and I’m kind of enjoying the meltdown.
shack67
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: NS
Joined: 07.05.2015

Apr 29 @ 8:04 PM ET
Still don't know how he allowed the soft first goal in game 3. Should have at least smashed his stick on the crossbar a half dozen times
- Leafsmart

That one was a real stinker. He was out swimming around on that jvr one Saturday night.
Dozzer
Referee
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high
Joined: 09.15.2010

Apr 29 @ 8:06 PM ET
Best of luck.

That would actually be amazing. Imagine how much that research could help not only yourself but all the people suffering out there.

Good for you for helping out by suffering so many seizures under care.

- golfingsince


I happily signed off on the bolded so it’s not just vague info that could help others, they can call on me if they want.

They typically don’t because everything they get me to do under research pays me $25 an hour…. Just to lie there lol. Told them I’d happily do it for free but the neurologist told me I’m cheaper to pay than it would be to hire a lawyer to draft up something custom for me. I had to laugh while saying “fair enough” to that doctor lol
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Apr 29 @ 8:06 PM ET
go after Knight ?? instead
- dmnted


Honestly? Find a good goalie coach first. I really have no idea who that might be but if you're getting paid to build a hockey club that should be a top priority.
Dozzer
Referee
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high
Joined: 09.15.2010

Apr 29 @ 8:09 PM ET
My man…you have been through some absolute poop over the last number of years, I sincerely hope things go well for you. I used to tease you about being a civil engineer, anyone who fails at real engineering becomes a civil engineer LOL, good times.

Anyway, I still hate the Leafs and I’m kind of enjoying the meltdown.

- LeftCoaster


And my damn damaged brain still does math just fine… of course that’s the part that isn’t damaged.

Didn’t know before but now I do… it’s called the occipital lobe, primarily left side.

As for the leafs I hoped for more but sadly I’m also not surprised either

BUT THEY’RE NOT OUT YET!!!!
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Apr 29 @ 8:09 PM ET
I happily signed off on the bolded so it’s not just vague info that could help others, they can call on me if they want.

They typically don’t because everything they get me to do under research pays me $25 an hour…. Just to lie there lol. Told them I’d happily do it for free but the neurologist told me I’m cheaper to pay than it would be to hire a lawyer to draft up something custom for me. I had to laugh while saying “fair enough” to that doctor lol

- Dozzer


$25 an hour isn't much but it adds up when you're spending 24/7 in a hospital. I really just hope they find a cure for all the people out there suffering but I'm sure my desire pales in comparison to yours.

I truly wish you the best.
dmnted
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Space for Rent
Joined: 08.30.2006

Apr 29 @ 8:10 PM ET
The Leafs had a plan. It was a good plan. They kicked off the plan with the greatest rookie class in NHL history.

Then, they abandoned the plan and immediately (Tavares) started the EXACT SAME stupidity that led to 50+ years of futility in the first place. Over-paying, tradng draft picks, chasing aging players well past their prime, ignoring the goaltending and defense, not hiring a proven, successful coach...


They turned a good plan, and a very fortunate draft bounty, into 1 series win. It is the worst mismanagement I think we have ever seen in pro sports.

- Aetherial

and I guess Babcock wasn't that?
LeftCoaster
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Island City, BC
Joined: 07.03.2009

Apr 29 @ 8:10 PM ET
Honestly? Find a good goalie coach first. I really have no idea who that might be but if you're getting paid to build a hockey club that should be a top priority.
- golfingsince

The Leafs downfall started when they signed Tavares and got away from “the plan”. They got greedy and impatient, started pissing away draft picks.
LeftCoaster
Vancouver Canucks
Location: Island City, BC
Joined: 07.03.2009

Apr 29 @ 8:11 PM ET
And my damn damaged brain still does math just fine… of course that’s the part that isn’t damaged.

Didn’t know before but now I do… it’s called the occipital lobe, primarily left side.

As for the leafs I hoped for more but sadly I’m also not surprised either

BUT THEY’RE NOT OUT YET!!!!

- Dozzer

No, no they’re not.
dmnted
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Space for Rent
Joined: 08.30.2006

Apr 29 @ 8:12 PM ET
Gibson -30% retained & LaCombe & Oil 1st for

Willy -

You get Gibby @ 4 mil - save 7 and get young good LHD & another 1st -

- dozerD10


or
Marner?

Big23Questions
Detroit Red Wings
Location: All Ontario Scientist (Masters Level III)
Joined: 04.11.2018

Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM ET
That one was a real stinker. He was out swimming around on that jvr one Saturday night.
- shack67




I think he’s let in a couple softies at the worst time - but not that one to be honest.

I saw that as JVR had a bit pressure and he was all alone in slot so Sammy shot out to challenge aggressively. Didn’t mind it. JVR has great hands (even still) so he beat him.

Either way I do agree that Sammy has been part of the issue but to blame him (not saying you are) as the main reason is nuckin futs. He’s part of about 5 part reasons.
joel878
Joined: 06.13.2009

Apr 29 @ 8:13 PM ET
The list was made last year so it's easy to find.

Graves @ 4.5 million AAV over 6 years
Mayfield @ 4.5 million AAV over 6 years (more money in a shorter time period)
Schenn @ 2.75 million AAV over 3 years
Gustafsson @ 1 million AAV over 2 years (more than he was offered)

Rielly / Mayfield
Graves / Schenn
Gustafsson / Liljegren

That's a way bigger, tougher blueline to play against. And worth every single penny.

And doesn't even include what you could have got if they traded Nylander.

I guarantee you that blueline smashes teams physically, blocks shots, doesn't suck a fat donkey on the PK and plays playoff hockey 10 times better than the soft serve garbage the Leafs tried to put on this ice this year.

- Rare_Jewel


Mayfield didn't even go to market, if we can just say we should have gotten players we didn't even have the opportunity to have, I want Mak
Dozzer
Referee
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high
Joined: 09.15.2010

Apr 29 @ 8:14 PM ET
$25 an hour isn't much but it adds up when you're spending 24/7 in a hospital. I really just hope they find a cure for all the people out there suffering but I'm sure my desire pales in comparison to yours.

I truly wish you the best.

- golfingsince


Oh it’s nothing at all. But if I’m already here, and they want to pay me to go into a test (last one was a 7T MRI that I actually fell asleep in lol), I don’t mind either.

I’ve had 5-6 hours over the last 12 days so I won’t be getting much at all, once the cheque comes in I’ll take my gf and I out for dinner somewhere. It’s nothing special but even disability accepts it without cutting it out of what the government gives me.
joel878
Joined: 06.13.2009

Apr 29 @ 8:15 PM ET
The list was made last year so it's easy to find.

Graves @ 4.5 million AAV over 6 years
Mayfield @ 4.5 million AAV over 6 years (more money in a shorter time period)
Schenn @ 2.75 million AAV over 3 years
Gustafsson @ 1 million AAV over 2 years (more than he was offered)

Rielly / Mayfield
Graves / Schenn
Gustafsson / Liljegren

That's a way bigger, tougher blueline to play against. And worth every single penny.

And doesn't even include what you could have got if they traded Nylander.

I guarantee you that blueline smashes teams physically, blocks shots, doesn't suck a fat donkey on the PK and plays playoff hockey 10 times better than the soft serve garbage the Leafs tried to put on this ice this year.

- Rare_Jewel


Mayfield leave New York, if we can just say we should have gotten players we didn't even have the opportunity to have, I want Cale Makar.

Graves is average at best and 2 years away from being Brodie, a 6 year deal is an awful idea. Gustafson was poop defensively.

This is all of stupid and not even possible.

It is that time of year for UG to crawl out of his hole though isn't it.
Big23Questions
Detroit Red Wings
Location: All Ontario Scientist (Masters Level III)
Joined: 04.11.2018

Apr 29 @ 8:15 PM ET
The Leafs downfall started when they signed Tavares and got away from “the plan”. They got greedy and impatient, started pissing away draft picks.
- LeftCoaster



Nope - the plan was wrong. Signing JT was actually right along with plan…offence skill load up.

The plan was wrong.

Edit: appreciate your opinion. Have a nice day.
dozerD10
Anaheim Ducks
Location: long beach, CA
Joined: 01.29.2014

Apr 29 @ 8:20 PM ET
or
Marner?


- dmnted


Or Marner yes….
golfingsince
Location: This message is Marwood approved!
Joined: 11.30.2011

Apr 29 @ 8:21 PM ET
Nope - the plan was wrong. Signing JT was actually right along with plan…offence skill load up.

The plan was wrong.

Edit: appreciate your opinion. Have a nice day.

- Big23Questions

lol the original plan was to draft. After 3 players they pretty much altered the plan.

He's not wrong. The plan changed the day they signed Tavares.
underhill14
Location: I think I'll just sit back stage until somebody that matters calls me out.-King of HB Systemtool
Joined: 06.02.2010

Apr 29 @ 8:25 PM ET
Yep he overpaid Willie to make him easier to move.
Having PLD on your list as 3rd line center for 8.5 million per hmmm NO
Merz or Korpisalo as our #1 at 6 million LOL

- jribout

Just playing hockey cards JR.

PLD was hopefully retained.

A while back Merz and Korpi were touted as awesome #1 starters and people in here were dying to get them out of CBJ.

Willy or Marner being overpaid is what we think...since we have Matthews and JT getting the cheddar too. Not sure the entire list of NHL GMs do?

Big23Questions
Detroit Red Wings
Location: All Ontario Scientist (Masters Level III)
Joined: 04.11.2018

Apr 29 @ 8:26 PM ET
lol the original plan was to draft. After 3 players they pretty much altered the plan.

He's not wrong. The plan changed the day they signed Tavares.

- golfingsince



1. How in hell do you know what the plan was? Like factually know what the plan was.

2. Was the comment truly laugh out loud funny or do you type lol cause you’re a child?

3. Plans don’t change? No matter what the landscape looks like (draft, injury, player performance) you keep going? That’s the thing?

4. The plan was to build an offensive, skill first, fast, puck possession team and win that way.

He and you are both wrong. Lmao
underhill14
Location: I think I'll just sit back stage until somebody that matters calls me out.-King of HB Systemtool
Joined: 06.02.2010

Apr 29 @ 8:26 PM ET
The Leafs had a plan. It was a good plan. They kicked off the plan with the greatest rookie class in NHL history.

Then, they abandoned the plan and immediately (Tavares) started the EXACT SAME stupidity that led to 50+ years of futility in the first place. Over-paying, tradng draft picks, chasing aging players well past their prime, ignoring the goaltending and defense, not hiring a proven, successful coach...


They turned a good plan, and a very fortunate draft bounty, into 1 series win. It is the worst mismanagement I think we have ever seen in pro sports.

- Aetherial

That might be the most succinct analysis of the problem I've read on here.

Forgot to mention the biggest fukery to it all, KEEFE!
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