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dmnted
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Space for Rent
Joined: 08.30.2006

Jul 27 @ 3:34 PM ET
1- 8 ball

1- 60 oz of patron

1-ps3

1- copy of NHL 2012 has to be 2013


1- jar of hooker tears ( stripper tears my work but I'm not making any promises )

- The_Vark[/
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how the movie strippers vs werewolves .... and then we may have a deal ....
Pen15
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 06.01.2011

Jul 27 @ 3:35 PM ET
Maybe he thinks they lost the Schenn JVR trade? I think they won that trade personally though.
- celata29

trade is a wash...they're both underachieving players.
Hockey_Hoser
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: ON
Joined: 05.27.2011

Jul 27 @ 3:36 PM ET
Hackett you mean Harding is now 28 and never managed to come close to taking Backstroms job.
- AdamFrench


Gotta point something out here....Harding just signed a contract extension to be a backup? Food for thought.
Two_For_Truth
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: If the NHL wanted to cut ties
Joined: 06.27.2012

Jul 27 @ 3:36 PM ET
Drunk driving went really well for the Bulin wall. Jury's out on Jokinen, he's a decent centre, but I don't think he can repeat last year's numbers.
- mykokes


Khabibulin played amazing in the first quarter of the season for the Oilers and you can check his numbers if you don't believe me.

Also, let's try to keep in mind that Khabibulin's career is almost over whereas Pavelec is just starting to prove he's a legit starting goaltender. It's a night and day comparison. Unless Pavelec has to serve some jail time and misses half the season, I wouldn't expect him to have a worse year this year.

Jokinen is good for 50 points, at worst and as many as 60. He cost them nothing to acquire. Can't see his addition being a negative.
senstroll
Location: Leafs AAV Champs, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Jul 27 @ 3:36 PM ET
It's not so much about him retiring as much as it is about his obvious political views clashing with playing in what he would consider ultra-socialist Canada. This is a guy who skipped the White House meeting because he disagreed with Obama, could you imagine what he would think of Canadian government?
- Two_For_Truth


I couldnt care less about all that, all he has to do is say I dont want to play in Canada. No problem.

Although I dont see how playing in Canada a season or two makes any difference, it doesnt mean he becomes a Canadian citizen, he can still keep his views and update his facebook from Canada.
Schneiderman
Joined: 07.18.2012

Jul 27 @ 3:37 PM ET
sweet so we can get Getzlaf for Connolly, Lombardi, Komisarek and Orr.
- big_dion



Lol

Obviously NO, but I'd be happy if we could unload even one of those contracts as part of the package.
Two_For_Truth
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: If the NHL wanted to cut ties
Joined: 06.27.2012

Jul 27 @ 3:38 PM ET
Buffalo had some big expectations last season, I'm sure we all remember the influx of Sabre posters on our threads

- mykokes


And they might have had a better shot at it if Miller was playing like everybody knows he can. Unless Lucic decides he wants to decapitate him again, odds are Miller will be back to normal.
Schneiderman
Joined: 07.18.2012

Jul 27 @ 3:38 PM ET
keep in mind, ian white is THE WHITE KNIGHT and i miss him.

hes x3 komi

- big_dion



I miss his moustache.
celata29
Boston Bruins
Location: Cocaine is a hell of a drug. D, MA
Joined: 06.14.2012

Jul 27 @ 3:38 PM ET
Lol

Obviously NO, but I'd be happy if we could unload even one of those contracts as part of the package.

- Schneiderman

Unlikely. You're not going to give a salary dump if you're acquiring a player like Getzlaf, especially because he doesn't necessarily have to be traded kind of like Ryan does.
bobbyisno1
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I'm excited to see that
Joined: 08.28.2010

Jul 27 @ 3:38 PM ET
How have the Leafs gotten worse from last year?
- Jeffmt

because there wont be a 4 game winning streak at the beginning of the year
wolfos412
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Get Real - JDJ
Joined: 07.13.2010

Jul 27 @ 3:39 PM ET
How have the Leafs gotten worse from last year?
- Jeffmt


Everyone is a year older?
Two_For_Truth
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: If the NHL wanted to cut ties
Joined: 06.27.2012

Jul 27 @ 3:40 PM ET
I couldnt care less about all that, all he has to do is say I dont want to play in Canada. No problem.

Although I dont see how playing in Canada a season or two makes any difference, it doesnt mean he becomes a Canadian citizen, he can still keep his views and update his facebook from Canada.

- senstroll


I think his political views have already strongly implied that.

Playing in Canada means he has to most likely live in Canada. It also means he has to pay Canadian taxes and live under socialist policies.

It would make a huge difference to him.
Schneiderman
Joined: 07.18.2012

Jul 27 @ 3:41 PM ET
Yeah I guess after Thomas' shenanigans earlier today, Burkie won't be trading for that guy!
- Hockey_Hoser


Thomas shenannigans today?
Leafs24seven
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 09.26.2010

Jul 27 @ 3:41 PM ET
Wow some blind squirrels in here. And some call yourself fans? Lol how did the Leafs decline by adding JVR and another checking Center? I liked Schenn but nothing that cannot be replaced with what we already have. And the offseason is not done yet.

Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Retired, ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Jul 27 @ 3:41 PM ET
Yes. He would agree with it.
- Pen15

Harper would give him the order of Canada if he could bring the cup to Toronto.
Panthers88
Florida Panthers
Location: It's gonna be a long one.., FL
Joined: 07.21.2009

Jul 27 @ 3:41 PM ET
We lost 261 man games to injury last season. More than any other team that made the playoffs. We couldn't create any chemistry long term because someone was always hurt. Versteeg is finally healthy. Kulikov is healthy. Upshall is healthy. Garrison was never going to resign here. Goaltending always worries me.

But I think Kuba=Garrison. Forget the 16 goals. They were ALL one timers from the point on the PP. All of em. All passes from Brian Campbell. Samuelsson didn't want to resign here, either. All things considered, I think we have remained status quo. If Mueller turns it up it'll be the steal of the off season. Huberdeau has some shoes to fill for sure. But he led our team in points last pre season so it's obvious he can score here. He just wasn't big enough. What's the point in drafting elite talent if you don't utilize them? We were never going to go after Parise, Doan, or Semin. Ever. We'll have to wait and see. But we didn't lose anyone significant enough to say we are "declining".
Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Retired, ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Jul 27 @ 3:44 PM ET
We lost 261 man games to injury last season. More than any other team that made the playoffs. We couldn't create any chemistry long term because someone was always hurt. Versteeg is finally healthy. Kulikov is healthy. Upshall is healthy. Garrison was never going to resign here. Goaltending always worries me.

But I think Kuba=Garrison. Forget the 16 goals. They were ALL one timers from the point on the PP. All of em. All passes from Brian Campbell. Samuelsson didn't want to resign here, either. All things considered, I think we have remained status quo. If Mueller turns it up it'll be the steal of the off season. Huberdeau has some shoes to fill for sure. But he led our team in points last pre season so it's obvious he can score here. He just wasn't big enough. What's the point in drafting elite talent if you don't utilize them? We were never going to go after Parise, Doan, or Semin. Ever. We'll have to wait and see. But we didn't lose anyone significant enough to say we are "declining".

- Panthers88

Two_For_Truth
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: If the NHL wanted to cut ties
Joined: 06.27.2012

Jul 27 @ 3:44 PM ET
Harper would give him the order of Canada if he could bring the cup to Toronto.
- Arctic_AARDVARK


And Thomas wouldn't show up.
Panthers88
Florida Panthers
Location: It's gonna be a long one.., FL
Joined: 07.21.2009

Jul 27 @ 3:45 PM ET

- Arctic_AARDVARK

Two_For_Truth
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: If the NHL wanted to cut ties
Joined: 06.27.2012

Jul 27 @ 3:46 PM ET
We lost 261 man games to injury last season. More than any other team that made the playoffs. We couldn't create any chemistry long term because someone was always hurt. Versteeg is finally healthy. Kulikov is healthy. Upshall is healthy. Garrison was never going to resign here. Goaltending always worries me.

But I think Kuba=Garrison. Forget the 16 goals. They were ALL one timers from the point on the PP. All of em. All passes from Brian Campbell. Samuelsson didn't want to resign here, either. All things considered, I think we have remained status quo. If Mueller turns it up it'll be the steal of the off season. Huberdeau has some shoes to fill for sure. But he led our team in points last pre season so it's obvious he can score here. He just wasn't big enough. What's the point in drafting elite talent if you don't utilize them? We were never going to go after Parise, Doan, or Semin. Ever. We'll have to wait and see. But we didn't lose anyone significant enough to say we are "declining".

- Panthers88


With the Capitals and the Lightning stumbling around for most of the season last year, the Panthers were lucky to win the division. I wouldn't say they have a great shot at winning their division again but could probably fight for that 7th or 8th spot like Washington did last year.
Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Retired, ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Jul 27 @ 3:46 PM ET
And Thomas wouldn't show up.
- Two_For_Truth

They would do the ceremony somewhere in Alberta. Redneck central.
Arctic_AARDVARK
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Retired, ON
Joined: 07.24.2011

Jul 27 @ 3:48 PM ET

- Panthers88

Huberdeau may be the savior,, but i highly doubt it.
Panthers88
Florida Panthers
Location: It's gonna be a long one.., FL
Joined: 07.21.2009

Jul 27 @ 3:48 PM ET
With the Capitals and the Lightning stumbling around for most of the season last year, the Panthers were lucky to win the division. I wouldn't say they have a great shot at winning their division again but could probably fight for that 7th or 8th spot like Washington did last year.
- Two_For_Truth

Completely agree. I really believe that the reason we had so many OT losses last year was because of our injuries. We were just gassed. Hopefully we stay healthy and don't get to OT all the time. But I can see us in that 6-8 area.
Colin Dambrauskas
Location: Office Chair - @ColinDJD
Joined: 08.04.2010

Jul 27 @ 3:49 PM ET
Geez, mentioning Stastny in my blogs is like putting honey outside on a plate during the summer on a hot sunday afternoon....

Panthers88
Florida Panthers
Location: It's gonna be a long one.., FL
Joined: 07.21.2009

Jul 27 @ 3:49 PM ET
Huberdeau may be the savior,, but i highly doubt it.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Nothing we can do but wait unfortunately. He looked like a boy amongst men at development camp a few weeks back. Was really fun to watch. We also have Quinton Howden who may make the jump, but will most likely start the season in the AHL. This is all of course assuming we even have a season next year
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