You did not drink too much. If anything, you did not drink enough. It was a buckcherry show, therefor, you should have drank yourself to death before they started playing.
- markmark

i sincerely tried lol

it was a good time tho.. but i am feeling it today.. only got 4 hours sleep after drinking.. i'll sleep good tonight

I'd like to disagree with you a little.

His defense isnt ok, its brutal. He is a purely offensive guy that can hit. His hitting has slowed down a lot because people expect it from him. He is absolutely horrid infront of his own net. What he does have is size, and is tough to move off the puck when he drives with it. He also has a blistering shot.

I also hate his decision making. He gets caught out of position way too much. If you removed Gunnarson from his line,you would see the flaws in his game more. How many times Gunnarson is sent on 2-1s, 1-1s, or even 3-1s was ridiculous.

He takes stupid penalties a lot of the time that pisses me off. As a captain, you should only be taking necessary penalties.

Now that being said, I would gladly take him as my #3 D-man for $3.5-$4.0M

But as our #1 D at $6.5M, Someone else can easily take him off of our hands, if they give the right pieces back.
- mfreedman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibQRQCioZ_8

His hitting is just fine.
He's able to knock players like Malkin and Ovechkin off their feet. That is not an easy task.
His defense sucked because Ron Wilson's structure sucked. Wilson wanted a D rushing up the ice like a 4th forward. That's why Gunnarsson would be left on his own if there was a turnover. And since Wilson wanted to play a puck carry and possession game and not a dump and chase, it led to a lot of turnovers at the blue line.
His penalties are not that bad. 92 PIMS when he did have a few fighting majors and 10 minute misconducts in there. More often than not, he was called for roughing after the whistle (not a bad thing, unless you want him to just get punched in the face like the Sedins), tripping and hooking (due to being out of position because he was told to rush the puck)

Leaf lines for today

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel, MacArthur-Grabo-Kulie, Jvr-Kadri-Komarov- Brown-McClement-Orr, Steckel-Frattin.
- LeafMan

Boo JVR not dead yet?

Boo JVR not dead yet?
- AdamFrench

only a flesh wound

Tim Connolly appears to be MIA at practice...

I cant wait until this Oprah/Armstrong crap is over with. I just dont give a (frank).

I like Phaneuf as well. I don't think he's the best dman in the league or anything, I'm well aware of his short comings, but I still like him.

I don't understand why his shot is so horribly inaccurate though. I don't expect every shot he takes to be right under the crossbar blocker side but at least if he puts it low and gets some rebounds it would help.

That being said, I've always much prefered someone to shoot for the corners or five hole as opposed to the Jason "shoot it right at his logo" Blake method.
- deerow84

ya Jason Blake was brutal. It was worse for Blake because he wasn't shooting it through traffic either. He would pull up right in front of the opposing goalie and shoot it right at him.

I think Phaneuf could afford to aim for the middle of the net a bit more just becuase of the traffic a point shot goes through and the increased chances of tips or deflections.

Having said that, after watching the Jamie Maclenan bit on TSN recently where he and Phaneuf had a shootout I do respect that bullet of a shot. Aiming for the ears is a pretty good idea.

Leaf lines for today

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel, MacArthur-Grabo-Kulie, Jvr-Kadri-Komarov- Brown-McClement-Orr, Steckel-Frattin.
- LeafMan

Connolly hurt already or a healthy scratch from practice lol

PS, one thing I really like about Phaneuf. All of his massive hits are completely clean.
He always tucks his elbow down and holds it close to his chest and then drives through their chest with his shoulder. It's what you want to see in the game more often. He never leaps, never elbows, never targets the head.

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets

Tim connolly is not on the ice at this morning's skate at the acc. Kadri skates with jvr and kormoro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibQRQCioZ_8

His hitting is just fine.
He's able to knock players like Malkin and Ovechkin off their feet. That is not an easy task.
His defense sucked because Ron Wilson's structure sucked. Wilson wanted a D rushing up the ice like a 4th forward. That's why Gunnarsson would be left on his own if there was a turnover. And since Wilson wanted to play a puck carry and possession game and not a dump and chase, it led to a lot of turnovers at the blue line.
His penalties are not that bad. 92 PIMS when he did have a few fighting majors and 10 minute misconducts in there. More often than not, he was called for roughing after the whistle (not a bad thing, unless you want him to just get punched in the face like the Sedins), tripping and hooking (due to being out of position because he was told to rush the puck)
- ILoveLamp

Leaf lines for today

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel, MacArthur-Grabo-Kulie, Jvr-Kadri-Komarov- Brown-McClement-Orr, Steckel-Frattin.
- LeafMan

Connolly not on the ice... any subtext?

RIGHT!?

been saying this for a while. Grab a mid-round pick to take him. I don't care if he may fall into the 2nd. Eliminate the risk of missing out. Not the biggest or most skilled player in the draft, but he's such a warrior, he'll find himself on the top-line no problem.
- Feeling Glucky?

Trade Franson and Connolly for a 1st.

Tim Connolly not at Leafs practice.


Traded for Lu.

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets

Tim connolly is not on the ice at this morning's skate at the acc. Kadri skates with jvr and kormoro
- faceto27

Connolly not at practise. The nucks in desperate need of a 2nd and 3rd line center.

could be happening

no.

its like eating paper mache with orange glue
- Dozzer

only a flesh wound

Tim Connolly appears to be MIA at practice...
- LeafMan

I think he will be moved out, bye to the bubble boy.. hopefully.

Then just Komi, and house should be cleaned, now for the trades to begin.. This could get good.

Leaf lines for today

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel, MacArthur-Grabo-Kulie, Jvr-Kadri-Frattin- Brown-McClement-Komarov, Steckel-Orr.
- LeafMan

This would be better...
uhg we need so much work done with this team

David Alter ‏@DavidAlter590
Tim Connolly appears to be MIA at practice...

oh please oh please oh please oh please

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets

Tim connolly is not on the ice at this morning's skate at the acc. Kadri skates with jvr and kormoro
- faceto27

Traded or waived.

Connolly not at practise. The nucks in desperate need of a 2nd and 3rd line center.

could be happening
- faceto27

Even a pick would be nice. Given their roster troubles they'd not likely give up warm bodies

David Alter ‏@DavidAlter590
Tim Connolly appears to be MIA at practice...

oh please oh please oh please oh please
- Dozzer

He's always MIA, even when he is on the ice.

Hennie totally wants to pee in the chicks bum.

He's always MIA, even when he is on the ice.
- AdamFrench

David Alter ‏@DavidAlter590
Tim Connolly appears to be MIA at practice...

oh please oh please oh please oh please
- Dozzer

This x 10^∞