James Mirtle ‏@mirtle

Carlyle says Gunnarsson has a hip problem. Had an MRI and there's no muscular damage. Needs rest and treatment so he's out
- faceto27

Nothing a few full body massages from Bushkorn wont fix.

Very nice. Some of the legends are amazing guys, some are bumholes. Most are great however..
- bixll

Plante was a speaker at one, early 80's, I think he passed on shortly after.

Detroit's backend includes White, Colaiacovo and Gustavsson.

2 of those guys are inured. Surprisingly, Gus isn't one of them.

Detroit's backend includes White, Colaiacovo and Gustavsson.

2 of those guys are inured. Surprisingly, Gus isn't one of them.
- Feeling Glucky?

The puck has only hit him 7 times so far this season (that's an actual statistic, by the way - I'm not making it up).

Just give it time.

I'd really like to re-sign White.

Only piece we gave up for Phaneuf that I was sad to see go, and a heart & soul player.

Blue line isn't all that deep anymore either.

Lost mine April 17, 2011 at 3pm. Im sorry for your loss. I know what you must of went through...
- systemtool

You as well, it is not even a year for you.. Sad really. Dad was only 62. I thought he was 10 foot tall and bullet proof.

Not so much.

Plante was a speaker at one, early 80's, I think he passed on shortly after.
- LeafMan

Jean Belliveau was one I really enjoyed. Wendel was the best, but of the other Jean was such a nice man, the stories are true.

I'd really like to re-sign White.

Only piece we gave up for Phaneuf that I was sad to see go, and a heart & soul player.

Blue line isn't all that deep anymore either.
- Feeling Glucky?

Reserve list is. But they're all 2-5 years away


Can't see Rielly not making the team next season

Jean Belliveau was one I really enjoyed. Wendel was the best, but of the other Jean was such a nice man, the stories are true.
- bixll

Lot of players use to run hockey schools to supplement their income back in those days.

I'd really like to re-sign White.

Only piece we gave up for Phaneuf that I was sad to see go, and a heart & soul player.

Blue line isn't all that deep anymore either.
- Feeling Glucky?

I like White too. He was such a bulldog. For a small guy, he sure didn't play small.

That said, I don't think they really need Ian White. When Gardiner returns, that's another solid player. Holzer still looks like he can play a depth role. Blacker should be ready for a second or third pairing role in a year or two. If they got desperate, I wouldn't mind if Gysbers got some time on the Leafs. And plenty in the pipe.

Organizationally, they're still WAY too deep on D to start bringing in more of them, short of an elite guy. I'd be focusing on a centre.

Reserve list is. But they're all 2-5 years away


Can't see Rielly not making the team next season
- t_leafs21

I'd like to see him get one year on the Marlies.

looks like holzer is the odd man out tonight

according to the twitter universe anyways

I'd like to see him get one year on the Marlies.
- prock

Yeah, I don't think he's going to give us the choice though, he has too much skill.

Having him and Gardiner on seperate lines sounds like a nice 1-2 punch

Lot of players use to run hockey schools to supplement their income back in those days.
- LeafMan

True enough. I played with Wayne Maxners son, Wayne and went to his school when I was a kid.. Memories

Reserve list is. But they're all 2-5 years away


Can't see Rielly not making the team next season
- t_leafs21

Please stop doing this.

Thank you.

I'd like to see him get one year on the Marlies.
- prock

How many top 5 picks in the last few years went to play in the minors after junior, I don't think many, he will probably make the Leafs, won't bother me if he plays on the Marlies either.

Pension Plan Puppets ‏@mlse
The Carl gunnarsson niggling hip injury could be good news in that it will limit his play which may depress his RFA contract this summer

niggling?

Pension Plan Puppets ‏@mlse
The Carl gunnarsson niggling hip injury could be good news in that it will limit his play which may depress his RFA contract this summer

niggling?
- Dozzer

iPhone or iPad language.

looks like holzer is the odd man out tonight

according to the twitter universe anyways
- Dozzer

More of the Fraser-Franson pairing we all love so much!

How many top 5 picks in the last few years went to play in the minors after junior, I don't think many, he will probably make the Leafs, won't bother me if he plays on the Marlies either.
- LeafMan

he wont be old enough for the marlies

its either the leafs or over-aged junior for him

Pension Plan Puppets ‏@mlse
The Carl gunnarsson niggling hip injury could be good news in that it will limit his play which may depress his RFA contract this summer

niggling?
- Dozzer

It's a word, and it's not related to "that word."

Neither is the word niggardly, but you really have to be careful when you use that one.

In fact, I'd recommend not using it at all.

iPhone or iPad language.
- LeafMan

lol i figured as much.. which means that apple thinks niggling is a word?

just looked it up.. its a real word ....well well well:

niggling present participle of nig·gle (Verb)
Verb
Cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety: "a nasty leg wound which still niggled at him".
Find fault with (someone) in a petty way: "he loved to niggle and criticize people".

he wont be old enough for the marlies

its either the leafs or over-aged junior for him
- Dozzer

After juniors dozzer, hehehe

It's a word, and it's not related to "that word."

Neither is the word niggardly, but you really have to be careful when you use that one.

In fact, I'd recommend not using it at all.
- Atomic Wedgie

oh hell.. i wasnt even thinking of that

i just thought it was a funny word

Trying to look to next year and our depth chart seems to look like this

Forwards

Lupul open roster spot Kessel

JVR Grabovski open roster spot

Frattin Kadri Kulemin

Komarov McClement Brown
open roster spot


Kulemin is looking more like a 3rd line power forward, with the ability to step up to the 2nd line at times. Kadri could make a case for the 1st line centre role but with all the capspace we have to look to the open market.

Dmen

Rielly? Phaneuf

Gardiner Liles

The bottom pairing will be up for grabs. Kostka is a UFA, Gunnarsson,Franson and Fraser are RFAs but we may need a change of face is this year turns on us.

Reimer and Scrivens both on contract for a combined 2.4m cap hit. If they can give you goaltending that's good enough to stay competitive, for that price, what else can you ask for?