ITs not just JVR and McC. its a new coach, a defensive system, a healthy Riemer, an extra year of improvment for all our players. The addition of Kadri, eventually Frattin ( I remember when I was called a moron for suggesting Kadri would make the team over Fratting, and I mean, like, flamed to the point of harrassment. Glad to see the coach and me are on the same page.)
- Aquaman_2400

We had that coach and those players last year too. At this point you're assuming they're better, but until proven otherwise, you have to judge the team based on last year. Burke made this same mistake, thinking with Kessel there was no way those picks would result in a Seguin. Lets not assume please.

I know like get Crosby, Malkin, Webber, Chara and Lundqvist already - what is the big (frank)ing hold up!
- BlowMonkey

Tony Ambrogio ‏@SNTonyAmbrogio

Carlyle on Orr: Colton Orr brings protection...good work ethic...strong leadership qualities. He's earned it
- faceto27

...and this is what I like about Carlyle.
Work hard-earn your rewards, no more hand-outs.
Frattin didn't earn it-Komarov did.
It's about time there is some goddam accountability.

I can't find the Gillis rant, maybe Esplen will put something up.

...and this is what I like about Carlyle.
Work hard-earn your rewards, no more hand-outs.
Frattin didn't earn it-Komarov did.
It's about time there is some goddam accountability.
- Barx

Agreed, I love that Connolly got booted even after the heart to heart with Carlyle. As if he tried to talk his way onto the team, if Carlyle was any softer it could have happened.

I can't find the Gillis rant, maybe Esplen will put something up.
- Leafland

ZOMG GOOGLE BROWER YOU LOOSER.

Even if Ian does, he'll spin it to suit his biased purposes.

ZOMG GOOGLE BROWER YOU LOOSER.

Even if Ian does, he'll spin it to suit his biased purposes.
- Gunslinger

It's the way you talked to the other guy that rewarded you a dumb reply from me.



BTW, Gillis was on team 1040, http://www.teamradio.ca/.

I can't find the Gillis rant, maybe Esplen will put something up.
- Leafland

What was he ranting about?

Agreed, I love that Connolly got booted even after the heart to heart with Carlyle. As if he tried to talk his way onto the team, if Carlyle was any softer it could have happened.
- Leafland

Agreed like what we are seeing from Caryle so far. No BS.

Agreed, I love that Connolly got booted even after the heart to heart with Carlyle. As if he tried to talk his way onto the team, if Carlyle was any softer it could have happened.
- Leafland

exactly.
Connolly wasn't willing to go that extra mile and Carlyle knows each and every man needs to buy into the system.

ITs not just JVR and McC. its a new coach, a defensive system, a healthy Riemer, an extra year of improvment for all our players. The addition of Kadri, eventually Frattin ( I remember when I was called a moron for suggesting Kadri would make the team over Fratting, and I mean, like, flamed to the point of harrassment. Glad to see the coach and me are on the same page.)
- Aquaman_2400

Its time for Kadri to do something to show he belongs or its over for him as a leaf.
Hes on the opening night roster, but that doesnt mean he is successful or ends up being the better player than Frattin.

A lot of things have to go right for the leafs to make the playoffs, Kessel and Lupul have to repeat, Goaltending has to improve, the team has to buy into the new system, JVR has to stay healty, Kulemin needs to score more than 7 goals, Grabovski needs to get off to a better start. Some of them will happen, but almost all of them need to happen for the leafs to even think of the playoffs. The odds are not in our favor

I know like get Crosby, Malkin, Webber, Chara and Lundqvist already - what is the big (frank)ing hold up!
- BlowMonkey

We don't trade youngsters for older players.

Crosby, Malkin, Weber, Doughty and Price are who we're after. Duh!

It's the way you talked to the other guy that rewarded you a dumb reply from me.



BTW, Gillis was on team 1040, http://www.teamradio.ca/.
- Pecafan Fan

Yea, that was a bad flop you did there. Sorry there were witnesses. You tried at least. Most people wouldnt have.

You would have to be smoking crack in order to think JVR isnt going to see some major pp time.
- Aquaman_2400

that;s why earlier posts had him on 1st PP

I know like get Crosby, Malkin, Webber, Chara and Lundqvist already - what is the big (frank)ing hold up!
- BlowMonkey

Those are the only proven players that you know? You're a moron. How many names changed teams in this shortened offseason?

...and this is what I like about Carlyle.
Work hard-earn your rewards, no more hand-outs.
Frattin didn't earn it-Komarov did.
It's about time there is some goddam accountability.
- Barx

Exactly! People just think Frattin should be with Leafs no matter what.
I like the fact that hes been sent down.

Burke took other teams problems and projects

JVR - Injury prone, big but not tough, has not come close to living up to a #2 pick expectations. a def gamble for the leafs
Kessel - Solid player, the cost is too much, and not the player to start a rebuild with
Phaneuf - questionable leadership, spotty def play, has been an overall disappointment. The price was right
Lupul - A dump by Ana. Burke lucked out here, lupul has to repeat though, and is also not that young anymore, but the time the leafs make the playoffs he will be >30
- senstroll

JVR had a broken foot and a concussion. Basically freak injuries that could happen to anyone, even Trevor Linden. Does NOT make him any more injury prone than anyone who straps razor blades to their feet and goes out on ice with a six foot long stick to go as fast as possible against some of the biggest and most physically dominating men in the world. Top line skills and a steal of a trade.

Kessel- Massivley underrated. Hasnt hit his peak. 4th in league scoring until Lupul injured. Did it without a centre or a good second line to take the heat off. Will eventually score 50. Don't care about the cost. It is what it is.

Lupul - still in his late 20s. Or as is called by the informed, just entering his prime. If Quick is a star based off one year, then so is Lupul.

Phaneuf - I saved him for last because what you wrote about him was a joke. Questionable leadership? Do you know him? Does he call you at home? Are you a dolphin? I mean, no one can judge a guys leadership if hes not on the team. Its the most annoying thing - except plus minus - that people bring up. Last year Phaneuf had an AMAZING year considering the team he was on. He has brought more than expected and Burkes aquisition of him has to go down as the most lopsided trade in franchise history and that includes the Gilmour trade. Phanuef ., like Kessel, gets hated on and I don't get it. This guy should be a fan favorite he is awesome.

Yea, that was a bad flop you did there. Sorry there were witnesses. You tried at least. Most people wouldnt have.
- Gunslinger

May I ask.... Why do you always have to be such a (frank)ing blowhard?

What was he ranting about?
- LeftCoaster

I'm listening to it now, not much of a rant at all.

We don't trade youngsters for older players.

Crosby, Malkin, Weber, Doughty and Price are who we're after. Duh!
- lumlums

I suck at this GM stuff.

2 years ago, the Philadelphia Flyers were backed by a young, talented goalie named Bobrovsky. They didn't win the Cup or make it past the second round, and the first thing Holmgren did come the offseason, wasn't have a press conference with the infamous "we believe in him" speech (one that has echoed LeafsTV several times regarding Reimer and Gustavsson) ... But he went out, addressed the problem and brought in an all star netminder like Bryzgalov.

- KaceTy

Only problem with that? To be able to spend that much on a goaltender, Holmgren had to move some contracts out. He chose to ship out M. Richards, and J. Carter, as they were considered players that were not focused, and not committed to the team environment. He didn't believe they could win. That same year, both went on to hoist the Stanley Cup, and the Flyers still have a problem in net.

Knee jerk reactions are a poor way to manage a team

May I ask.... Why do you always have to be such a (frank)ing blowhard?
- Pecafan Fan

Because sensitive ladyboys need to call the 5 headed truth monster something. There are no villians here. Just victims of sensitivity and low self esteem.

I asked for someone else for links and quotes to claims being made and you joined in and went off the deepend. Yea...

I suck at this GM stuff.
- BlowMonkey

So does Gillis.

Someone who reads a lot of comments, I can say without a doubt that this is wrong, all wanted to see Kadri get a chance as well as Frattin not one over the other.
- LeafMan

No man, its actually true. I said someting like "Frattin is good but overrated and Kadri is hated on for no reason. Kadri is a way, way better prospect"

Something like that.

Agreed, I love that Connolly got booted even after the heart to heart with Carlyle. As if he tried to talk his way onto the team, if Carlyle was any softer it could have happened.
- Leafland

I think it was as a result of it. Apparently Connolly wanted a bigger role (naturally) and if it wasn't going to be there he may have asked to get out.