Luongo has already requested a trade though... Which pretty much means he won't accept being a backup

Gillis will have no choice but to accept garbage to whomever can fit in that contract. He's just trying to drive up the price... Obviously he's going to ask for a lot now to see what people throw at him.. That'll change
- ejeezy

incorrect

he said he would waive his NMC if asked

he has not officially requested a trade.. again.. smearing of the truth by the media

Why? What about his game makes you think his production should drop?
- Pen15

In the new system, Lupul will have to take on more defensive possibilities, and will not be able to drive the puck as much into the offensive zone as last year (playing further from the offensive zone, and more 'tired').. Hence I expect him to drop his point production..

incorrect

he said he would waive his NMC if asked

he has not officially requested a trade.. again.. smearing of the truth by the media
- Dozzer

Yes. He said he would waive his NMC if it was for the better of the team.. he never said he wanted out

incorrect

he said he would waive his NMC if asked

he has not officially requested a trade.. again.. smearing of the truth by the media
- Dozzer

Thank you for clarifying for people!

Maybe everyone hates on him because the media has made him out to be the devil-incarnate...
- A_Tree

EXACTLY. This is why the media needs to STFU and tone it down when it comes to the Leafs. This is also a big part of the reason why many players don't want to come to Toronto to have their lives under a microscope. If Grigorenko is a KHL risk, you can bet that the media will help that along.

I'm not trying to make excuses for the Leafs, but I believe that the Toronto media has done just has much damage to this franchise as poor management has (if not more) over the years.

Sadly though, Leafs coverage in Toronto generates money for every media outlet and considering that corporation's primary focus is to generate profit/revenue, douche bags like Simmons and Cox are going to continue spewing their garbage.

yeah, i have been hearing that as well

alot of people are saying that if this kid was born in canada all the chatter about him would be how dedicated he was
- Dozzer

THIS

Gally
Grig
Faska
Vasilseski ( If no Luongo)
Teurrivin(sp)

Assuming Gardiner stays, gamble on Shultz signing, and no priority for drafting a D

yeah, i have been hearing that as well

alot of people are saying that if this kid was born in canada all the chatter about him would be how dedicated he was
- Dozzer

honestly, if a good ole canadian kid battled through playoffs with mono, he would be anointed the next mark messier.
mono causes such lethargy it's hard to muster the energy to piss

lets say burke takes forsberg, and he acquired another 2nd rounder.. would u guys use the 2nd rounder on a center? like Martin Frk?

lets say burke takes forsberg, and he acquired another 2nd rounder.. would u guys use the 2nd rounder on a center? like Martin Frk?
- peddy-93

Frk isn't a center either.

Yes. He said he would waive his NMC if it was for the better of the team.. he never said he wanted out
- peddy-93

yeah, kypreos as per usual blew up a tiny piece of info so much it entered the realm of stupid

honestly, if a good ole canadian kid battled through playoffs with mono, he would be anointed the next mark messier.
mono causes such lethargy it's hard to muster the energy to piss
- Barx

you can get killed if you get hit in a certain area if you have mono... this kid was playing (frank)ing hockey, you get hit every time.

And my sister contracted mono before, she barely had enough energy to walk, and this kid was playing hockey? A lot of people underestimate the affects of what mono can do to your body, and this kid still got 10 points in 11 games and thats a bust? wow.

honestly, if a good ole canadian kid battled through playoffs with mono, he would be anointed the next mark messier.
mono causes such lethargy it's hard to muster the energy to piss
- Barx

Well, couturier dropped with mono.

Frk isn't a center either.
- AdamFrench

Seriously? wtff, i thought he was a center

you can get killed if you get hit in a certain area if you have mono... this kid was playing (frank)ing hockey, you get hit every time.

And my sister contracted mono before, she barely had enough energy to walk, and this kid was playing hockey? A lot of people underestimate the affects of what mono can do to your body, and this kid still got 10 points in 11 games and thats a bust? wow.
- peddy-93

In the new system, Lupul will have to take on more defensive possibilities, and will not be able to drive the puck as much into the offensive zone as last year (playing further from the offensive zone, and more 'tired').. Hence I expect him to drop his point production..
- MaximusAurelius

I expect a drop in most guys production under a full year of a defensive system. Lupul plays a full 200 feet, so I don't see his value to the leafs falling dramatically.

Seriously? wtff, i thought he was a center
- peddy-93

Nope

Trade down to 8, grab a 2nd and a 3rd PLUS Teravainen/Faksa or quality dman.
- Unholy_Forward

We're not supposed to run amok till after the draft my fellow UG worshipper.

If I was the parent of the kid skating away to hide in the benches, I'd disown him and make him walk home.
- jbold

Yeah, because what you want in life for you kid is to have to fight goons on steroids....

Frk isn't a center either.
- AdamFrench

What the Frk? Er, I mean (frank).

Yeah, because what you want in life for you kid is to have to fight goons on steroids....
- HardPuck

I rather my kid not look like a wussy.

Dont want him growing up playing like PK Subban, rather him growing up to be.. you know.. Not a wussy.

THIS

Gally
Grig
Faska
Vasilseski ( If no Luongo)
Teurrivin(sp)

Assuming Gardiner stays, gamble on Shultz signing, and no priority for drafting a D
- JIMI-JAMES

yes.. add to the prospect pool.. dont move them out for vets

honestly, if a good ole canadian kid battled through playoffs with mono, he would be anointed the next mark messier.
mono causes such lethargy it's hard to muster the energy to piss
- Barx

exactly.. i for one am impressed he played high level hockey while he had it

In the new system, Lupul will have to take on more defensive possibilities, and will not be able to drive the puck as much into the offensive zone as last year (playing further from the offensive zone, and more 'tired').. Hence I expect him to drop his point production..
- MaximusAurelius

Makes you feel pretty good.

- Schenn-Sational!

it was in the article about grigs having mono.. i believe it enlarges your spleen and if u get hit there and it ruptures you can die from blood lose.. not 100% sure though

Nope
- AdamFrench

well then, (frank) that idea