Yes, I would extend Lupul now... If Hartnell gets that much, Lupul should get close to it...

Ok.
- sloppyseconds2

you're my sloppyseconds

The Leafs should just sign Dan Cloutier.
- NOAH_U

lol...Bring back the CAT

Do you think Lupul will sustain the points that he did last year?
- celata29

not sure if he would be at a PPG pace like he was, but 65-70 points over 82 games isnt a stretch either, with the possibility of hitting PPG..

He was drafted 7th overall and was always seen to be a great player, injuries just screwed him up

Do you think Lupul will sustain the points that he did last year?
- celata29

Honestly?.... No I don't, I wish he had 2 years left to evaluate another year.

Signing him to 3 years or more @ 5 mil + could turn out to be our new Connoly so I myself would be very hesitant to extend long term.

not sure if he would be at a PPG pace like he was, but 65-70 points over 82 games isnt a stretch either, with the possibility of hitting PPG..

He was drafted 7th overall and was always seen to be a great player, injuries just screwed him up
- peddy-93

Yeah, Anaheim gave up on him pretty quick huh? Definitely a fair price for a player of that caliber. If he becomes a PPG player, then hey may even be a bargain.

you're my sloppyseconds
- peddy-93

It's nice to be loved.

Honestly?.... No I don't, I wish he had 2 years left to evaluate another year.

Signing him to 3 years or more @ 5 mil + could turn out to be our new Connoly so I myself would be very hesitant to extend long term.
- MindFr3eak

What I said above definitely comes with this risk

But you cant just let him walk either, especially if he starts the year off strong.

Yeah, Anaheim gave up on him pretty quick huh? Definitely a fair price for a player of that caliber. If he becomes a PPG player, then hey may even be a bargain.
- celata29

Ducks were happy to let him go, Carlyle's system he just didn't fit in......Here we go again? Doubtful but who knows.

Ducks were happy to let him go, Carlyle's system he just didn't fit in......Here we go again? Doubtful but who knows.
- MindFr3eak

I'm really curious as to how Carlyle's system works out in TO. Many players that don't seem to 'fit' into it. It would make me uncomfortable if I were a leaf fan. Then again the last style didn't suit you guys too well either and more defensive stability I'm sure will definitely be welcome by Leafs fans.

What I said above definitely comes with this risk

But you cant just let him walk either.
- celata29

The upside is If he want's out we know right away trying to extend him early right?

His contract won't be a circumvention or 10yr 100 million, If he holds up his PPG this year then we throw some cash and years his way, If it goes south we ship a PPG player out at the deadline if he won't resign.

At this point I love the way he plays, If he only plays 65 games a year and gets 65 points a year 5-6M he is worth in my mind anyways, So it really is a tough decision.

I'm really curious as to how Carlyle's system works out in TO. Many players that don't seem to 'fit' into it. It would make me uncomfortable if I were a leaf fan. Then again the last style didn't suit you guys too well either and more defensive stability I'm sure will definitely be welcome by Leafs fans.
- celata29

If they fire Burke I would bet Carlyle will be going with him so this year should def tell the tale.... If there is hockey that is.

Yeah, Anaheim gave up on him pretty quick huh? Definitely a fair price for a player of that caliber. If he becomes a PPG player, then hey may even be a bargain.
- celata29

ya no doubt, and what makes it worse is they gave us gardiner to get rid of his contract

I'm really curious as to how Carlyle's system works out in TO. Many players that don't seem to 'fit' into it. It would make me uncomfortable if I were a leaf fan. Then again the last style didn't suit you guys too well either and more defensive stability I'm sure will definitely be welcome by Leafs fans.
- celata29

I sure don't see alot of defensive type players on the team as of right now.

ya no doubt, and what makes it worse is they gave us gardiner to get rid of his contract
- peddy-93

No poop right

It's nice to be loved.
- sloppyseconds2

aint it?

but im lonely

ya no doubt, and what makes it worse is they gave us gardiner to get rid of his contract
- peddy-93

Burke fleeced his old team, plain and simple, he knew the ducks system and took advantage of it.... That's why we won't see a trade for Ryan, Getzlaf or the waterboy until Burke is gone.....

I'm really curious as to how Carlyle's system works out in TO. Many players that don't seem to 'fit' into it. It would make me uncomfortable if I were a leaf fan. Then again the last style didn't suit you guys too well either and more defensive stability I'm sure will definitely be welcome by Leafs fans.
- celata29

we'll lose 5-0 to you guys instead of 7-0, improvement

I sure don't see alot of defensive type players on the team as of right now.

- MindFr3eak

Even when looking at your defensive pairings

Hope I'm not wearing out my welcome here

6 years seems to be the preferred term leading up to September 15th with Hartnell, Simmonds and Pacioretty all signing 6year deals this week ranging from $4M to $4.75M.

I think I could live with 6 x $4.5M.

we'll lose 5-0 to you guys instead of 7-0, improvement
- peddy-93

we'll lose 5-0 to you guys instead of 7-0, improvement
- peddy-93

At least it's not 9-0 like the Flames

I guess we know what Ovi will be doing during the lockout...

At least it's not 9-0 like the Flames
- celata29

Is your avi. Rick James, the super freak? Not there is anything wrong with that.

I guess we know what Ovi will be doing during the lockout...


- As_I_See_It

you (frank)ed up the thread