Thats because you're a good man, with a nice ass.

You just want the Leafs to keep winning so our brilliant fans have more to female dog about.
- systemtool

One of the crazy reasons Leaf Nation is so cool...The hurt runs deep and long...Deep down we all want them to win and we have a difficult time believing that they ever will...

I'm really impressed how Holzer's game has come around the more comfortable he gets in the NHL...he can be a solid 5-6 dman in the future. Franson looks like he's here to stay as well.
- p_zub

He looked awful the first two games, but he is definitely getting more comfortable.

One of the crazy reasons Leaf Nation is so cool...The hurt runs deep and long...Deep down we all want them to win and we have a difficult time believing that they ever will...
- Flyfreaky

Yea, no doubt. Always with the cautious optimism and eternal pessimism.

tim thomas to NYI is such an interesting trade. I mean the Isles convinced Nabokov eventually to play...

tim thomas to NYI is such an interesting trade. I mean the Isles convinced Nabokov eventually to play...
- twiztedmike

The Islanders needed to reach the cap floor, Im not sure they actually expect him to play.

The Islanders needed to reach the cap floor, Im not sure they actually expect him to play.
- systemtool

Oh I fully understand. But all I'm saying is that Garth managed to convince Nabokov to play.

Phaneuf's being overused right now...doesn't have the conditioning to be a 25 min/night player. He starts to float on his shifts 5 min into the game, and his +/- is starting to reflect that...
- p_zub

I wouldn't go that far, guy doesn't float, he still puts the effort, he just struggles

snow day intoronto means i get to WFH work from home/hockeybuzz

tim thomas to NYI is such an interesting trade. I mean the Isles convinced Nabokov eventually to play...
- twiztedmike

Difference was, Nabokov still wanted to play, just not for the Isles. Thomas has made it clear he doesn't want to play at all for ANY team. The scenario with Thomas is probably to have a cap hit they can pretty much use in perpetuity, just keep him suspended and roll the contract over year after year.

Oh I fully understand. But all I'm saying is that Garth managed to convince Nabokov to play.
- twiztedmike

Only way they get Thomas to play is if they kidnap his family as well, just like they did with Nabby, Vishnovsky and Tavares. Luckily for Timmy he built a bunker in the Colorado Rockies for when Obama Bin Hitler comes for his freedoms.

I wouldn't go that far, guy doesn't float, he still puts the effort, he just struggles
- Feeling Glucky?

Clearly we've been watching two different teams...to say Phaneuf has been struggling is putting it mildly. May have something to do with the fact he's been moved off his familiar side for Mike (frank)ing Kostka, but teams need to look to their captains to set an example, not simply play midde-of-the-pack decent.

Difference was, Nabokov still wanted to play, just not for the Isles. Thomas has made it clear he doesn't want to play at all for ANY team. The scenario with Thomas is probably to have a cap hit they can pretty much use in perpetuity, just keep him suspended and roll the contract over year after year.
- p_zub

Exactly. They get cap benefit and it costs nothing.

What's the price tag for a player in need of a change of scenary like Kulemin?

What's the price tag for a player in need of a change of scenary like Kulemin?
- Orpik44

Malkin and a 1st.

Malkin and a 1st.
- Pecafan Fan

good one for a Canadiens fan

I think Burke turned down a 1st Round pick for him last year. I guess he'd be taking that offer now if he was still the GM.

Clearly we've been watching two different teams...to say Phaneuf has been struggling is putting it mildly. May have something to do with the fact he's been moved off his familiar side for Mike (frank)ing Kostka, but teams need to look to their captains to set an example, not simply play midde-of-the-pack decent.
- p_zub

Has easily been our best D. He reads and anticipates the play way better than No. 3. He is a much better passer, and has a great stick, even when he is beat, he has repeatedly managed to get a good stick on the puck / stick of the other player without drawing a penalty.

Can he maintain this level of play? That is the question, but if he does, I like this guy allot.

good one for a Canadiens fan

I think Burke turned down a 1st Round pick for him last year. I guess he'd be taking that offer now if he was still the GM.
- Orpik44

Only it's not Burke this time and yes, Nonis would have then, and now, most likely have accepted that offer.

Clearly we've been watching two different teams...to say Phaneuf has been struggling is putting it mildly. May have something to do with the fact he's been moved off his familiar side for Mike (frank)ing Kostka, but teams need to look to their captains to set an example, not simply play midde-of-the-pack decent.
- p_zub

He's been the best Leafs defenceman by far. Nobody else even comes close.

Why do Leafs fans feel they need to attack this guy?

Yes, he's a douche. I really don't care.

But go ahead, repeat the story about him controlling the tape deck in the dressing room. It's fantastic proof that he's not a good captain.

What's the price tag for a player in need of a change of scenary like Kulemin?
- Orpik44

A guy with #1 or #2 centre potential.

Hey, you asked.

Has easily been our best D. He reads and anticipates the play way better than No. 3. He is a much better passer, and has a great stick, even when he is beat, he has repeatedly managed to get a good stick on the puck / stick of the other player without drawing a penalty.

Can he maintain this level of play? That is the question, but if he does, I like this guy allot.
- vermie22

Trade Phaneuf to the Flyers for Coburn/Couturier/Simmonds and call it a happy day

One of the crazy reasons Leaf Nation is so cool...The hurt runs deep and long...Deep down we all want them to win and we have a difficult time believing that they ever will...
- Flyfreaky

Every year, we get together with Cubs fans, Clippers fans and Detroit Lions fans.


It's a pretty good party.

Trade Phaneuf to the Flyers for Coburn/Couturier/Simmonds and call it a happy day
- Orpik44

He's been the best Leafs defenceman by far. Nobody else even comes close.

Why do Leafs fans feel they need to attack this guy?

Yes, he's a douche. I really don't care.

But go ahead, repeat the story about him controlling the tape deck in the dressing room. It's fantastic proof that he's not a good captain.
- Atomic Wedgie

Its amazing, isn't it?

Radio volume!

A guy with #1 or #2 centre potential.

Hey, you asked.
- Atomic Wedgie

Don't know if Kulemin would be worth Brandon Sutter "in terms of importance" for the Penguins. We all think Kulemin would be very good alongside Malkin/Neal.
Wait for Getzlaf and Perry

Trade Phaneuf to the Flyers for Coburn/Couturier/Simmonds and call it a happy day
- Orpik44

i wish