Do you know the story behind that family? It's quite amazing. Not what you think.
- bloatedmosquito

Actually yes i do...

Was it not Getzlaf who had problems with Randy Carlyle? What about Perry? How was he with Carlyle?
- triggermartin

had a pretty good year as I recall...

For those Duck fans... Phil Robertson, NFL drafted QB.


- bloatedmosquito

He was a bad ass when he was younger as well..Crazy old bastard. I would love to go shooting with the boys..

you're just hedging your bets here aren't ya?
- Big_Lightnin

You caught me. lol.

It is close to the season opener and I really don't want to ban any of you guys, so just helping it along a bit.

Do you know the story behind that family? It's quite amazing. Not what you think.
- bloatedmosquito

Don't leave us hanging...

I get the impression most people who hype JVR haven't looked at his stats.

Not to say they're poor, and he won't get the same ice time here. And perhaps having the creativity of Kadri along with other team's 3rd pairing Dmen to compete with will help. That said, he's no all-star
- AngryWhiteMale

His stat lines aren't great but that's why he was available. I think a lot of us, me included are hoping to see the JVR from the playoffs 2 years ago. Wasn't it 11 goals?

is Reimer on a short leash? are Scrivens/Rynnas really options?

You caught me. lol.

It is close to the season opener and I really don't want to ban any of you guys, so just helping it along a bit.
- LeafMan

Might be busy late Saturday night though.

you're selling yourself short lol

Previous Bans
Date Length
September 12, 2012 3 Days
June 12, 2012 3 Days
June 6, 2012 1 Day
May 23, 2012 3 Days
May 5, 2012 3 Days
April 30, 2012 1 Day
- Dozzer

My first ban was funny I kept sending you funnny messages and you kept saying you weren't annoyed by this but you kept responding Good Times.

apparently so did Lupul... so either Carlyle doesnt get along with a lot of players, or maybe doesn't like laziness or something like that.

Carlyle can go pretty fast too, we have a Coach in the AHL who is decent
- senstroll

One interesting thing that came out of the Burke firing was the info. that Nonis pushed hard for Eakins to be the coach last spring. Writing's on the wall?

Mostly it is Sheldon, the one episode that he turned himself into a computer was one of the funniest episodes in any tv comedy that I have ever seen.
- LeafMan

The Christamas one, with the baskets for Penny, when she got him a nakin with Nemoys DNA on it..

is Reimer on a short leash? are Scrivens/Rynnas really options?
- wingz4life

I think Scrivens is the one who has a shot at turning into something..

His stat lines aren't great but that's why he was available. I think a lot of us, me included are hoping to see the JVR from the playoffs 2 years ago. Wasn't it 11 goals?
- xxCHRISTOFIRExx

7 goals in 11 games. Still not too shabby. And more than the stats, his play was really starting to become recognized that year

is Reimer on a short leash? are Scrivens/Rynnas really options?
- wingz4life

reimer isnt warmed up and in mid season form.

scrivens is.

rynass has potential but will be marlies starter id imagine.

I agree with a lot of your criticism of our current 'building blocks'. However, Grabo IS a legit no. 2 centreman on most teams in this league.
- triggermartin

Man ... Come on. The guy is a one trick pony, and it isn't passing or shooting. That's like saying Tucker deserved his role when he played for us. Same thing would happen with Grabo. He would drift into the "unknown" on any other team.

I hope JVR gels with Kessel.

I like Lupul, don't get me wrong. But to expect him, at age 28, to put up career year after career year is a little too optimistic, even for me.

Ultimately, that top line needs size and puck protection. If we manage to go out and snag a 6'2" 210 lb. top line centre, then Lupul is fine there. But since that's not exactly the easiest thing to do, I'd say that JVR needs to become the 70-80 point top line winger with size that he was drafted as.

I do hope he gets some good looks on the top line.
- Leeman4Gilmour

Lupul Born September 23, 1983 (age 29)
He just got a year older.

If he is having a good year..time to sell high

Burke was fired like 20 minutes ago - what more change are you looking for?
- Atomic Wedgie

you bored or something?

Actually yes i do...
- Fruitcakenipple

You should hear my family story.. Rode a boat from Ireland wayy back, populated like jack rabbits, and now were everywhere

And im related to the black donnellys.

Man ... Come on. The guy is a one trick pony, and it isn't passing or shooting. That's like saying Tucker deserved his role when he played for us. Same thing would happen with Grabo. He would drift into the "unknown" on any other team.
- KaceTy

listen to this (frank)ing joker, how about you go sniff some jock straps and then come back and type when you know a bit more about hockey. thanks for coming out, better luck next year.

Man ... Come on. The guy is a one trick pony, and it isn't passing or shooting. That's like saying Tucker deserved his role when he played for us. Same thing would happen with Grabo. He would drift into the "unknown" on any other team.
- KaceTy

Compare his stats. They are upper echelon 2nd line centre stats, like it or not.

Don't leave us hanging...
- Atomic Wedgie

The brothers grew up infront of a camera. Phil had the most successful trap and field type show in the US for 15 years. 70's and 80's I believe. They've all gone to university (except Cy).

Not the rednecks they portray on TV. Still an awesome show though.

You should hear my family story.. Rode a boat from Ireland wayy back, populated like jack rabbits, and now were everywhere

And im related to the white connollys.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Fixed


Boooooo!

Compare his stats. They are upper echelon 2nd line centre stats, like it or not.
- triggermartin

not to mention grabovski is always paired up against the #1 line of other team, or at least in most cases.

I think I have two on my rap sheet. One for suggesting that loving hockey doesn't make you an expert (I realize I'm treading a fine line here).

And another because the Vancouver mod didn't quite get the unique comedy stylings of Atomic Wedgie - but thanks to Leafs mods, I managed to overturn the ban on appeal.
- Atomic Wedgie

3 bans actually lol and yes, i remember the great overturn

I hope JVR gels with Kessel.

I like Lupul, don't get me wrong. But to expect him, at age 28, to put up career year after career year is a little too optimistic, even for me.

Ultimately, that top line needs size and puck protection. If we manage to go out and snag a 6'2" 210 lb. top line centre, then Lupul is fine there. But since that's not exactly the easiest thing to do, I'd say that JVR needs to become the 70-80 point top line winger with size that he was drafted as.

I do hope he gets some good looks on the top line.
- Leeman4Gilmour

I;ve done this before... Lupul's spike in point totals directly correlates with his increased ice-time and #1 PP unit time. He's always been a point producer, but only ever received 2nd/3rd line minutes and spotty PP duty.

In Toronto he got premium minutes and put up premium points. It's not a stretch to think it will continue.