Not even sure I'd want Thornton on a long term deal here for free, let alone giving up major assets.
- Mr_Smokey

I wouldn't dish off a 1st rounder, but if we can make a package of some things, I mean he's worth a look... Don't want to sacrifice everything, but his passes are elite. He needs a change of scenery... Hello Semin 2.0.

Big 1C who stills puts out at PPG clip. He works here.
- faceto27

He surely has the size and skill, but does he have the will?

Frattin was drafted in 2007, 4th round by the Leafs...but okay.
- Unholy_Forward

Yep, my apologies Burke just signed Frattin to his entry level deal.

god i wish carlyle would match kadri up against the guys grabo has to play against

maybe then you guys wouldnt be pleasuring yourself with the very thought of the kid

i predict it now.. as kadri climbs the ladder the opposition will get tougher and tougher.. and his point totals will drop.. and then everyone will scream for his head and call him overpaid

just like you guys are doing with grabo now
- Dozzer

I was at the Tampa game, and Kadri played almost every shift against Stamkos.

Stamkos zero points Kadri 3 points

Pens going all out....
- Fruitcakenipple

As they should be. As should Chicago. Teams in that type of position should be doing everything they can to ensure they win it all. The important part is that they get the right guys.

As they should be. As should Chicago. Teams in that type of position should be doing everything they can to ensure they win it all. The important part is that they get the right guys.
- Two_For_Truth

Don't fix something that's not broken.

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 5m

Ex-#Blackhawks & current King Colin Fraser on city with better Cup celebration: "Chicago. I don't think any team anywhere would beat that."



Clearly he doesn't know what would happen in this city if the Leafs won the Cup

whats the line up tonight? is Lupul back?

He surely has the size and skill, but does he have the will?
- aminnes

I think he does... It's not just him that disappears in the playoffs, its the entire team ( Minus Pavelski )

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 5m

Ex-#Blackhawks & current King Colin Fraser on city with better Cup celebration: "Chicago. I don't think any team anywhere would beat that."



Clearly he doesn't know what would happen in this city if the Leafs won the Cup
- faceto27

toronto would be reborn into Olympus...

Wizard of Naz


Niffty Mittens
- PinkSock

Wizard of Naz is pretty good, I like that one!

He surely has the size and skill, but does he have the will?
- aminnes

Ontario boy........ YEP

As they should be. As should Chicago. Teams in that type of position should be doing everything they can to ensure they win it all. The important part is that they get the right guys.
- Two_For_Truth

Unlike the leafs

Leafs Playoff Tickets for 2 Reds.
All 4 rounds @ 4 games per series - $9,920.00 including HST.

2013/2014 - 45 Games next year renewal - $12,330.00 w/HST

Playoff and 20% deposit on reg season Due April 5th.

We don't need no stinking Salary cap mang...

And if they do, he isn't a top player, but I think in the long run he's way better than grabs. Other lines are seeing other teams top lines also, it isn't just Grabs. Watch the game tonight. Last game 2 of the 3 goals Chara was on the ice, not Grabos. So obviously guys can do more than him right now. If he was such a threat other teams would key on him and they don't, because he isn't. If he gets back to that, the LEafs will be very difficult to play against even with the D issues.
- aminnes

Every player that plays with Kadri is better. Look at what Frattin did earlier in the season, now playing with Grabo it's not there. Kulemin had a season and a half with Grabo and nothing. 4 games with Kadri and he has what, like 3 gaols and 5 points. Kadri makes people better. Grabo does not

Murray to putts for 2 2nds, thank god we dont play them anymore

Leafs Playoff Tickets for 2 Reds.
All 4 rounds @ 4 games per series - $9,920.00 including HST.

2013/2014 - 45 Games next year renewal - $12,330.00 w/HST

Playoff and 20% deposit on reg season Due April 5th.

We don't need no stinking Salary cap mang...
- Your_Mom

That is absolutely sickening. (frank) the NHL

Unlike the leafs
- Mapleleafs_91

don't feed the trolls

Leafs Playoff Tickets for 2 Reds.
All 4 rounds @ 4 games per series - $9,920.00 including HST.

2013/2014 - 45 Games next year renewal - $12,330.00 w/HST

Playoff and 20% deposit on reg season Due April 5th.

We don't need no stinking Salary cap mang...
- Your_Mom

wow, see this is why i never understood why the league hasnt rigged it for toronto. if they are doing revenue sharing, us in the playoffs is the best thing. look how much they would make, compared to phx or florida teams.

I think he does... It's not just him that disappears in the playoffs, its the entire team ( Minus Pavelski )
- Fatty-Patty

No doubt he isn't alone. He's never stood out internationally either... Joe's a tough one on one hand I really do think he would be perfect, on the other, does he give a crap? I'm not sure, and that's a red flag.

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 5m

Ex-#Blackhawks & current King Colin Fraser on city with better Cup celebration: "Chicago. I don't think any team anywhere would beat that."



Clearly he doesn't know what would happen in this city if the Leafs won the Cup
- faceto27

not many people alive do

If it takes a first rounder or prospect or something, might as well do it. Thorton+Kessel will be the duo to bring down boston
- Mapleleafs_91

Duo, add JVR and that's a pretty solid top line.

Lupul Kadri Kulemin

Frattin Grabo Macarthur

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 5m

Ex-#Blackhawks & current King Colin Fraser on city with better Cup celebration: "Chicago. I don't think any team anywhere would beat that."



Clearly he doesn't know what would happen in this city if the Leafs won the Cup
- faceto27

Oh god... can't wait to laugh at my buddy who always brags about how great living so close to the acc is. When we win the cup pretty sure his car is going to get flipped over and his place is probably going to get crushed by the CN tower being pushed over.

Looks like the trade deadline is starting early.


Got a wishlist, guys?

Not even sure I'd want Thornton on a long term deal here for free, let alone giving up major assets.
- Mr_Smokey

1 year left after this one, real long term contract