That one I dont get.

I can understand Stamkos having idolized Stevie Y, having mentors like St.Luois and Vinny and a team at least trying to win.

No clue what Tavares likes about the Isles which is why I question it. Though only he really knows how he feels.
- systemtool

Loyalty. Morals, ect.

He seems like a guy who hates losing and quitting, and he wants to help them into the playoffs. Not be known as a guy who didnt get the job done.

I'm not sure how I would feel. I get homesick quite easily.

I went to Florida with my 2 aunts and cousin for a week. And the last few days I was extremely homesick.

I miss my family and friends way too much. But, then again. When you're drafted, you're already away from your family and friends playing in Junior. .

So it's hard to say.
- jbold

Money has a way of curing homesickness... Ive only been homesick once, i was 10 and i moved to Calgary to live with my aunt for the summer. Im pretty sure its something you would get over very quickly.

Money has a way of curing homesickness... Ive only been homesick once, i was 10 and i moved to Calgary to live with my aunt for the summer. Im pretty sure its something you would get over very quickly.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Well, like I said.


Before you get drafted, you usually leave home to go play in Junior.

Loyalty. Morals, ect.

He seems like a guy who hates losing and quitting, and he wants to help them into the playoffs. Not be known as a guy who didnt get the job done.
- jbold

Thats just it. How can a guy who hates losing and quitting be content with a team that does little to win and does nothing but quit and lose?

He isnt getting anything done on the Island except being hidden from the spotlight, having no linemates, or team mates for that matter, that are close to him in skill. Morals and Loyalty should have nothing to do with this. It was just circumstance the Islanders got him. 29 other teams would have loved to have him.

Im not saying Tavares isnt happy, or doesnt like it there. I just dont see why he would.

Thats just it. How can a guy who hates losing and quitting be content with a team that does little to win and does nothing but quit and lose?

He isnt getting anything done on the Island except being hidden from the spotlight, having no linemates, or team mates for that matter, that are close to him in skill. Morals and Loyalty should have nothing to do with this. It was just circumstance the Islanders got him. 29 other teams would have loved to have him.

Im not saying Tavares isnt happy, or doesnt like it there. I just dont see why he would.
- systemtool

Not sure. Maybe it's the same reason Nash stayed in Columbus. He felt like he needed to bring them into the playoffs and wanted to help them.

If you guys were the Leafs and in some alternate universe you got to pick any five players in the world to build a team with, who would those players be?

Mine would be

1) Seguin
2) Hamilton
3) Knight
4) Rask
5) Luongo

lol just kidding
- Zezel

I hate how people keep bringing everything back to this and saying that we traded Kessel for Seguin, knight and Hamilton.












Without Kessel there's no way we'd have been selecting in 9th, and we could have maybe had Landeskog, Huberdeau, Strome or couturier...

I'll take a stab at this one, is it....Komisarek?
- AngryWhiteMale

1997 Mercury Villager.

Imo the Leafs have a double-edged sword as far as being a destination for players, because when they are down, nobody wants to be in that fishbowl while the team is struggling. On the flipside, if/when Toronto is a strong contender again, a lot of players would love to be wearing the Maple Leaf winning it all. You can open restaurant chains in the city based on your name if you take a team to the semis in this town. I think that draw is a real thing for a lot of players, I'd say same goes for Montreal as well and other franchises. And the big towns have dumptrucks full of money too so that helps.

The Leafs just have to get to the point where they are clearly taking the next step, and clearly that's an advantage when pitching free agents. Let's say in an alternate universe, everything goes right for the Leafs this year, Kadri and Gardiner have star-making years, Kessel and Lupul are lights out, the goaltending is good, etc, and the make the playoffs, all of a sudden the Leafs' pitch to a guy like Perry sounds better than if they finished dead last again.

hahaha

1997 Mercury Villager.
- Tee-Dot

Damn, I thought they sent him back to the AHL.

Guess that's what happens when you give a van with an expired warranty a 1-way contract

Scrivens has never played on a Wednesday before and he's 3-0-1 on Thursday's, probably why he's playing tomorrow



Makes sense.

Not sure. Maybe it's the same reason Nash stayed in Columbus. He felt like he needed to bring them into the playoffs and wanted to help them.
- jbold

They promised him a commitment to win. They failed to deliver and he asked for a trade. Cant see Tavares wanting to stay there beyond contract. Just my opinion though.

I hate how people keep bringing everything back to this and saying that we traded Kessel for Seguin, knight and Hamilton. Landeskog, Huberdeau, Strome or couturier...
- lumlums

Would have been set at center for a decade. At least.

Unbelievably huge opportunity, lost...

Gretzky's House in California just listed for $14.95 M.
Wonder where her is moving to????

I hate how people keep bringing everything back to this and saying that we traded Kessel for Seguin, knight and Hamilton.
How do I refresh hb on a Samsung Note?

Ps.

Got a bottle of Hacker for tonight.












Without Kessel there's no way we'd have been selecting in 9th, and we could have maybe had Landeskog, Huberdeau, Strome or couturier...
- lumlums

Just put 100 bucks down on the Leafs tonight, Riemers gonna be my baby.

Scrivens has never played on a Wednesday before and he's 3-0-1 on Thursday's, probably why he's playing tomorrow



Makes sense.
- jbold

Seems legit.

Imo the Leafs have a double-edged sword as far as being a destination for players, because when they are down, nobody wants to be in that fishbowl while the team is struggling. On the flipside, if/when Toronto is a strong contender again, a lot of players would love to be wearing the Maple Leaf winning it all. You can open restaurant chains in the city based on your name if you take a team to the semis in this town. I think that draw is a real thing for a lot of players, I'd say same goes for Montreal as well and other franchises. And the big towns have dumptrucks full of money too so that helps.

The Leafs just have to get to the point where they are clearly taking the next step, and clearly that's an advantage when pitching free agents. Let's say in an alternate universe, everything goes right for the Leafs this year, Kadri and Gardiner have star-making years, Kessel and Lupul are lights out, the goaltending is good, etc, and the make the playoffs, all of a sudden the Leafs' pitch to a guy like Perry sounds better than if they finished dead last again.
- Zezel

this is what i am hoping for. to be honest, as much as i'd want perry, i think i would prefer getzlaf cause he fills more of a need then perry does. getz playing 1st line would be great. only problem, if that happens, where does kadri fit? we cant keep him playing 3rd line center, and we cant use his as a top 6 winger. its a very difficult thing to do, especially since burke signed grabo for 5 years (4 more left)

Gretzky's House in California just listed for $14.95 M.
Wonder where her is moving to????
- scoot174

House was sold 5 years ago. Dude who bought it is selling it

Just put 100 bucks down on the Leafs tonight, Riemers gonna be my baby.
- Leafland

It's just crazy enough to work

GO LEAFS GO

Gretzky's House in California just listed for $14.95 M.
Wonder where her is moving to????
- scoot174

Vancouver. Home of the Stanley Cup.

Scrivens has never played on a Wednesday before and he's 3-0-1 on Thursday's, probably why he's playing tomorrow



Makes sense.
- jbold

What's his astrological sign

Would have been set at center for a decade. At least.

Unbelievably huge opportunity, lost...
- Two_For_Truth

Don't get me wrong, I like Kessel... but I hate giving so many good pieces to a division rival.

If only they would have agreed to a Kessel for Kaberle straight swap instead of getting (frank)ed up on who was giving a first overall to whom...

Just put 100 bucks down on the Leafs tonight, Riemers gonna be my baby.
- Leafland

What's the payout you won't get?

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