Is Grigerenko a ninja? He's been invisible on the ice.

Connor McDavid has 49 pts in 40 games as a 15 year old this year.

He'll dominate the next 3 world juniors.

Buddies of mine are considering making the trip over the Sweden for next year's christmas tourney
- AngryWhiteMale

It's all Connor Brown, without him McDavid is a 30 point scorer, right Frenchie?

weather he is on Columbus list or not they will not be willing to trade a franchise center for him. Neither would anyone else drafting in the top 5 this year. Those teams are rebuilding and if it works out for them by that time Kessel will be in the 30 range.
- Sammich

Depends on the urgency in CBJ to put a team together now.

They may want a high profile scorer to put bums in the seats.

Plus they already have Ryan Johanssen at centre, along with Jenner, so they may be interested in a scoring winger

Why wait? Cheer for the Oilers and their run of 5 cups that they are destined for with their rebuild.
- LeafMan

Sounds almost as much fun as 8th place and a 1st round exit.

Makes more sense to trade him and continue rebuilding.
- Two_For_Truth

They can still trade him. In fact, he is now more valuable.

It's all Connor Brown, without him McDavid is a 30 point scorer, right Frenchie?
- LeafMan

Remember Peter Tsimikalis?

Cam Neely


That's why you go with Lidstrom
- AdamFrench

Yeah a lot of guys in the early 90s, like Neely(and Bure) had their careers cut short.

Is Grigerenko a ninja? He's been invisible on the ice.
- jbold

If things keep going the way they are going, with Phaneuf being captain and playing 25+ minutes a night, he's going to get a least 6 million a year. Especially if he scores more.

Kessel is going to get at least 7.5 million per year just to get him to stay. Maybe more.
- Two_For_Truth

The simple inflation of salaries, and the comparative raises given to Grabs and Loops, based on their numbers, almost certainly means Kessel gets 6.5 per, at the very least.

That's way too much in my opinion

Sounds almost as much fun as 8th place and a 1st round exit.
- Two_For_Truth

Wahhhhhhhh

Remember Peter Tsimikalis?
- AdamFrench

Who doesn't?

Could you see them keeping Lupul for five years and getting rid of the other two?

No chance.

This is what they're going to attempt to build around.

Already can't wait for the next rebuild.
- Two_For_Truth

They aren't "building around" anyone. It's a stupid concept pushed by lazy reporters.

They are trying to add talent every way they can.

Who doesn't?
- LeafMan

http://www.eliteprospects...3&year0=2006&status=stats

This man outshowed his young 15 year old star too.

http://www.eliteprospects.com/team.php?team=873&year0=2006&status=stats

This man outshowed his young 15 year old star too.
- AdamFrench

pfft, what has that other guy ever done in the NHL. Nada.

Lupul has 85 points in 94 games with Leafs.

Depends on the urgency in CBJ to put a team together now.

They may want a high profile scorer to put bums in the seats.

Plus they already have Ryan Johanssen at centre, along with Jenner, so they may be interested in a scoring winger
- AngryWhiteMale

then they trade down or offer their pick for another young highly touted prospect or two. It won't be a guy like Kessel. Besides as long as the Leafs are putting butts in the seats Columbus can take their time a rebuild properly.

Pretty well what i think. Honestly its his character that i like the most. Pretty sure every player likes him, seems humble and hard working, probably could be captain over Dion.
- Leafland

Lupul would make a great captain. Leads by example, great with the media, great guy in general and in the locker room. Plus, Phaneuf wouldn't be able to play Justin Bieber in the locker room.

They can still trade him. In fact, he is now more valuable.
- Atomic Wedgie

Let's hope that's the case.

But don't expect it.

The simple inflation of salaries, and the comparative raises given to Grabs and Loops, based on their numbers, almost certainly means Kessel gets 6.5 per, at the very least.

That's way too much in my opinion
- AngryWhiteMale

At least 7 million per year. And that's conservative because if he wants to hit the UFA market, he can easily get that and he knows it.

They can still trade him. In fact, he is now more valuable.
- Atomic Wedgie

I think he just loves to complain.

Complains the Leafs suck. Wants to fire everyone.

Complains if the Leafs win, wants to fire everyone because the Leafs dont suck.

Is Grigerenko a ninja? He's been invisible on the ice.
- jbold

Who the (frank) is Grigorenko?

I know, they better sign Bozak who is a top liner, game winner scorers are hard to replace.
- LeafMan

My McFarlane collection up in a little bit.

They aren't "building around" anyone. It's a stupid concept pushed by lazy reporters.

They are trying to add talent every way they can.
- Atomic Wedgie

So if Kessel and Phaneuf get five year extensions tomorrow, they aren't really building around those three guys?

pfft, what has that other guy ever done in the NHL. Nada.
- LeafMan

Ex...exactly?

then they trade down or offer their pick for another young highly touted prospect or two. It won't be a guy like Kessel. Besides as long as the Leafs are putting butts in the seats Columbus can take their time a rebuild properly.
- Sammich

Hypothetically,

If we end up with the 8th or 9th pick, I'd be willing to include that in a deal for Mackinnon.

8th/9th
Kessel
Bozak
??? (Something else to sweeten the pot)
________

Mackinnon
Jenner
Dansk