I wouldn't say goaltending is the main problem, but it is a problem with this team. Can you honestly feel comfortable with either of our goalies going forward?

I don't
- faceto27

I do. Both goalies have stolen games for the Leafs. Team's just been playing pond hockey for the last 10 games or so, and it's really bitten them in the ass these last 5... Though I will say, the last two, they've tightened it up, they just got too comfortable with a small lead in both games(and had some godawful reffing go against them). I think they're gonna turn it back around... they certainly don't look like a defeated bunch.

...while playing Vancouver affiliate...

and I'd imagine they've been watching many affiliates. That's what they do. Just doesn't make the papers when there isn't already a roomer...Still, never know.

Ribeiro stuff I've yet to see from anywhere credible...

Doesn't make a lot of sense to me when he's UFA and, although an upgrade, is still not a long term solution - 33 yrs old ATM, and skill set will likely decline faster than others due to his... lifestyle...
- Big_Lightnin

He does ATM

Should be popular in the dressing room

Ribeiro would be a better #1 C than Bozak...
Although I don't like trading for a UFA...and Ribeiro is making $5mil/season
Grabs for Ribeiro...then sign Ribeiro 3 years $14mil...cheaper than Grabs and more productive...
- BoBBeR56

Probably yes, but still not a fan. Putting Riberos vacuum nose alongside Kadri could have dire consequences.

#freemorganrielly

Mike Augello: Rielly To Join Marlies
- mikeinbuffalo

Washington?
Forsberg? Kuznetsov? Wilson?


Blackhawks?
Morin? Beach? Karlsson?



Grabo for Kuznetsov straight up.

PS. While I'm not a huge fan of the type of player Ribiero is(don't want him on the team), I wouldn't be surprised if they traded for him, and/or signed him in the offseason. He's an exciting player who'll keep asses in the seats, and an obvious improvement on the top line. I see a Connolly-like contract for him.

Washington?
Forsberg? Kuznetsov? Wilson?


Blackhawks?
Morin? Beach? Karlsson?



Grabo for Kuznetsov straight up.
- optimus-reim

Beach makes a lot of sense. Except that he;s not a a center.

He does ATM

Should be popular in the dressing room
- .HOHO.

Probably yes, but still not a fan. Putting Riberos vacuum nose alongside Kadri could have dire consequences.
- Leafland

Thats a retarded thing to say. Ribeiro and Kadri have similar playing styles, it would only help Kadri's development

source
- Big_Lightnin

My brother's barber cuts the hair of a guy who knows a guy whose cousin lives next door to a guy who went to high school with a guy who now scouts for the Ducks.

@markhmasters: Grabovski on big contract adding pressure: 'I don't think so. Anyways, I don't spend money. My wife spends money [pause] ... sorry wife.'



Make her stay in the Kitchen Grabs....

#freemorganrielly
- Arctic_AARDVARK

oh STFU... even though you're kidding, others won't be

Beach makes a lot of sense. Except that he;s not a a center.
- Feeling Glucky?

and sucks

My brother's barber cuts the hair of a guy who knows a guy whose cousin lives next door to a guy who went to high school with a guy who now scouts for the Ducks.
- Atomic Wedgie

Brian Burke?

Beach makes a lot of sense. Except that he;s not a a center.
- Feeling Glucky?

So he doesn't make sense.....

My brother's barber cuts the hair of a guy who knows a guy whose cousin lives next door to a guy who went to high school with a guy who now scouts for the Ducks.
- Atomic Wedgie

Burkie?

Thats a retarded thing to say. Ribeiro and Kadri have similar playing styles, it would only help Kadri's development
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I think you need to read it again.

Pay particular attention to the phrase "vacuum nose."

Brian Burke?
- Dozzer

My brother's barber cuts the hair of a guy who knows a guy whose cousin lives next door to a guy who went to high school with a guy who now scouts for the Ducks.
- Atomic Wedgie

Burke??...

Thats a retarded thing to say. Ribeiro and Kadri have similar playing styles, it would only help Kadri's development
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I think the issue he's talking about is *lifestyle*, not playing style.


However some of Ribiero's biggest flaws are what they're trying to train out of Kadri. Bringing in a relatively successful vet who's done it with those flaws might not be good for his gameplay either. I'm talking about lack of 2-way play and a tendency to dive.

So he doesn't make sense.....
- Fruitcakenipple

He does if we acquire a center without giving one up, and then trade a center for him.

He also makes sense because the type of player he could be is the type of player every team would love to have.

I think you need to read it again.

Pay particular attention to the phrase "vacuum nose."
- Atomic Wedgie

Oh no! The young millionaire has used cocaine in the past.. Our precious little Nazzy would be ruined because of it

He does if we acquire a center without giving one up, and then trade a center for him.
- Feeling Glucky?

Yes.......I think....

Thats a retarded thing to say. Ribeiro and Kadri have similar playing styles, it would only help Kadri's development
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Yeah, I guess with all the drug testing and physicals they do they never notice a drug problem with Kadri, never ceases to amaze me the crap that gets said.

Burke??...







- Fruitcakenipple

and hear i thought i was having an original thought.... nope.