The man grabbing Pacs was Liles and he did do a piss poor job.. but I still don't think it was his fault.. but would love to see him be the next man traded... lousy defender with very little offensive upside...
- DoctorNHL

as soon as Gardiner is ready to go ... Liles is next logical candidate for the assistance coaching ranks.

The upside of this, and there is upside, is the following:

1) Komisarek will be gone off the roster, and off the CAP hit through buyout or trade prior to that (I'm convinced that Nonis is softening ole Mikey up to a trade - i.e. waving the NTC - right now) CAP 4.5M to the good

2) Liles expendable with arrival of Gardiner and or the return of Gunnarson.
CAP 3.8M to the good come trade deadline or the summer

with a few younger guys to sign, such as Kadri, Fraser, Franson(Maybe), Kostka and Bozak, who should all be pretty inexpensive, that leaves a ton of CAP for acquisitions, even with a few guys that are a bit older and that they should resign ... Orr certainly deserves a couple of years more at 850-1M.

Nonis probaby doesn't have the same level of commitment to certain guys that Burke did... and understandably so.... and that's a good thing. Its pretty evident that one the ice Komisarek isn't missed.... they are doing better while expending considerably less money.

I could see Nonis, regardless of the Leafs place in the standings being VERY active at the trade deadline as a seller.
1) Komisarek - get anything you can (hell you could even take Luongo's salary in return (I kid)
2) Liles - expendable (Gunnarson, Gardiner)
3) Steckel (already replaced)
4) MacArthur (won't be resigned)
5) Franson - if Kostka keeps playing consistently (although I'd prefer to keep both)

I don't mean this unkindly to any of these guys (except Crapasarek) ... but you took anyone of them out of the lineup and replaced them with some of the younger players on the roster or with the Marlies, can anyone honestly say the team would be worse off.

The benching of Komisarek and the getting rid of Connolly have - in my opinion - cured the infamous blue and white disease. In other words, accountabilitiy. These moves have made me the most encouraged I have been in years.

to be clear i said i wasnt sure on that.

and montreal must of really wanted a suspension.. would of been a small victory for them in what was a massacre of a game

either way, maybe next time pax will think twice before trying to muzzle a guy with his forearm from behind.
- Dozzer

No it was Atomic that said they weren't allowed not you... we both agreed with him... still do.. I think Montreal like you said was trying hard.

i know, i remember you saying that!

i think tonight is going to be a war! i predict a 2-1 victor for the leafs, Kessel with 1 and Kadri with the game winner.
- big_dion

i think there will be a bit more scoring.

but i think the leafs come out on top.. if they play at home the way they play on the road.

first game back after a road trip is always the toughest. if the leafs come out flat philly might take advantage of that.

i think 4-3 leafs if they play the same kind of game as they did saturday, 4-2 philly if the leafs come out flat.

I got 4 Hours yesterday for picking on an overly crying Hab fan.. but after an hour I couldn't take it anymore.. lol

The Mod who did it was nice enough to apologize for it.. as they were banning me.. quite touching really.

I have been banned 3 times in maybe 5 or 6 years.. each time I deserved it...

Best was the night of the riots.. I was sick of all the Van Cans trash... and riled them up.. predicted the riots before they ever happened.. and laughed all the way through it.. I deserved that one.. and was well worth it.
- DoctorNHL

mom always tole me i should always try and be polite

thanks for understanding tho.. its appreciated.

as soon as Gardiner is ready to go ... Liles is next logical candidate for the assistance coaching ranks.

The upside of this, and there is upside, is the following:

1) Komisarek will be gone off the roster, and off the CAP hit through buyout or trade prior to that (I'm convinced that Nonis is softening ole Mikey up to a trade - i.e. waving the NTC - right now) CAP 4.5M to the good

2) Liles expendable with arrival of Gardiner and or the return of Gunnarson.
CAP 3.8M to the good come trade deadline or the summer

with a few younger guys to sign, such as Kadri, Fraser, Franson(Maybe), Kostka and Bozak, who should all be pretty inexpensive, that leaves a ton of CAP for acquisitions, even with a few guys that are a bit older and that they should resign ... Orr certainly deserves a couple of years more at 850-1M.

Nonis probaby doesn't have the same level of commitment to certain guys that Burke did... and understandably so.... and that's a good thing. Its pretty evident that one the ice Komisarek isn't missed.... they are doing better while expending considerably less money.

I could see Nonis, regardless of the Leafs place in the standings being VERY active at the trade deadline as a seller.
1) Komisarek - get anything you can (hell you could even take Luongo's salary in return (I kid)
2) Liles - expendable (Gunnarson, Gardiner)
3) Steckel (already replaced)
4) MacArthur (won't be resigned)
5) Franson - if Kostka keeps playing consistently (although I'd prefer to keep both)

I don't mean this unkindly to any of these guys (except Crapasarek) ... but you took anyone of them out of the lineup and replaced them with some of the younger players on the roster or with the Marlies, can anyone honestly say the team would be worse off.

The benching of Komisarek and the getting rid of Connolly have - in my opinion - cured the infamous blue and white disease. In other words, accountabilitiy. These moves have made me the most encouraged I have been in years.
- BorjeFan4Ever

Agreed on all accounts but I thought this was Komi's last season anyways so no need to buyout.

No it was Atomic that said they weren't allowed not you... we both agreed with him... still do.. I think Montreal like you said was trying hard.
- DoctorNHL

yeah, pissed off and looking for retribution

i will admit tho.. i thought grabo was going to get a game.. so i am very pleased he didnt

You say the Leafs usually get screwed (I'm guessing unjustly) only to show a video of Orr punching a guy who still has his gloves on?
- jmatchett

“There’s only one basic principle of self-defense: you must apply the most effective weapon, as soon as possible, to the most vulnerable target.”

- dmnted

actually to be fair... I think that's an insult to those kids

seriously, I thought the Habs coached looked like he wanted to walk out... and who could blame him.

I got 4 hours for saying "Gomez" in EE's thread...
- Flyfreaky

Holy crap you did get 4 hours, I thought you were joking,

Agreed on all accounts but I thought this was Komi's last season anyways so no need to buyout.
- DoctorNHL

komi has one more year on his deal after this season

its been a very very long 3 and half years hahaha

I got 4 hours for saying "Gomez" in EE's thread...
- Flyfreaky

pathetic

I wounder what would happen (how long of a ban) if the habs pic of the babyface crying was posted.

exactly.
so much as even skate past reimer with a menacing look and you should be getting a beat down.
i don't care how dirty the leafs have to play to get it across that they will no longer accept anyones bs.
- Barx

I have said many times that it would be worth it to see the Leafs send out some goon to crosscheck someone and knock out a few teeth once in a while.

yeah, of course there is no place in the game for this, but as long as the rules and referees allow for teams to be pushed around with very little consequence, it becomes necessary to stand up for yourself.

Agreed on all accounts but I thought this was Komi's last season anyways so no need to buyout.
- DoctorNHL

unfortunately Doc, Burke did see fit to give him 5 years of gold.

he gave Leafs Nation (I hate the label) a 5 year prison sentence.

mom always tole me i should always try and be polite

thanks for understanding tho.. its appreciated.
- Dozzer

I really did appreciate the note.. made my day... I know you gentleman's work is never easy.. with some of the clowns on here...

pathetic

I wounder what would happen (how long of a ban) if the habs pic of the babyface crying was posted.
- dmnted

word of advice

leaf fans should prolly just avoid that thread for the next few days

I got 4 hours for saying "Gomez" in EE's thread...
- Flyfreaky

That was cheese. The refs in this thread are softer than butter on a warm summer day.

unfortunately Doc, Burke did see fit to give him 5 years of gold.

he gave Leafs Nation (I hate the label) a 5 year prison sentence.
- BorjeFan4Ever

I guess I misread it everyone was saying one year left on his contract I thought that was this season.. but they must've been not including this season.

i think there will be a bit more scoring.

but i think the leafs come out on top.. if they play at home the way they play on the road.

first game back after a road trip is always the toughest. if the leafs come out flat philly might take advantage of that.

i think 4-3 leafs if they play the same kind of game as they did saturday, 4-2 philly if the leafs come out flat.
- Dozzer

fair enough!

as long as we win i dont care what the score is!! nice to see dion finally play a good game vs montreal.

word of advice

leaf fans should prolly just avoid that thread for the next few days
- Dozzer

The Hab follower should flock off around here as well, tit for tat.

I really did appreciate the note.. made my day... I know you gentleman's work is never easy.. with some of the clowns on here...
- DoctorNHL

oh that ban button isnt too hard to click

but yeah, toronto threads are a magnet for trolling fans of other teams

i have dealt with it by vigorous drinking.. i dont know how LM maintains his sanity lol

fair enough!

as long as we win i dont care what the score is!! nice to see dion finally play a good game vs montreal.
- big_dion

and he remembered how big the net is again!!!

I will avoid this place like the plague if the Habs blow out the Leafs next time. It'll get ugly.
- sanfordnson

It will be our duty to man up and take it.

pathetic

I wounder what would happen (how long of a ban) if the habs pic of the babyface crying was posted.
- dmnted

i dunno but if lou and bruce let me il post it

17-13 Flyers

17-13 Flyers
- AdamFrench

I am saying 4-2 Leafs. Kess with a pair.