When can we start having discussions if Kadri is 2014 Olympic team ready. Certainly playing a hell of a lot better than other guys on the list. Lupul too

When can we start having discussions if Kadri is 2014 Olympic team ready. Certainly playing a hell of a lot better than other guys on the list. Lupul too
- tmlfan17

Dont you think a taaaad longer sample size is needed?

Dont you think a taaaad longer sample size is needed?
- sanfordnson

I love the way he's playing, but yeah. Lets not get carried away here.

Dont you think a taaaad longer sample size is needed?
- sanfordnson

NOOOO

When can we start having discussions if Kadri is 2014 Olympic team ready. Certainly playing a hell of a lot better than other guys on the list. Lupul too
- tmlfan17

Ill be happy as long as theres no old farts on the team. No one over 32

Dont you think a taaaad longer sample size is needed?
- sanfordnson

Nope

Lupul - Kadri - Stamkos

When can we start having discussions if Kadri is 2014 Olympic team ready. Certainly playing a hell of a lot better than other guys on the list. Lupul too
- tmlfan17

If he plays like this throughout the year and next year then yeah, but the Canadian Olympic team is a hard team to make

If he plays like this throughout the year and next year then yeah, but the Canadian Olympic team is a hard team to make
- Zezel

Forwards would be hard to crack.. Defense will be interesting.. Goaltending who knows.

Lupul - Kadri - Stamkos
- tmlfan17

Insane bro!

Kadri looking like a solid #7 pick by Mr. Burke, not a bad gamble on Lupul either

On another note....this should be REALLY FUN to keep an eye on! LOL....Avery vs. Torts!!

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=419510

Along with some bad signings, Burke made some great moves too , no doubt....

Kadri looking like a solid #7 pick by Mr. Burke, not a bad gamble on Lupul either
- Zezel

I love the way he's playing, but yeah. Lets not get carried away here.
- burn

Something to keep in mind, though:

His game will translate very well on the bigger ice.

My my how things have changed since the off season & during the lockout. At that time, if Gillis just offered Lu for Bozak instead of what he wanted which was Kadri, Bozak & something else, for sure all the Leaf fans would have been SCREAMING for this trade to happen. However, fast forward to the April trade deadline, the Leaf tandem of Reimer & Scrivens has been great, while Bozak has really become as essential part of this team. And the best part, Kadri has become an untouchable.

So Mr Gillis, now u are willing to take just Bozak for Lu? Too bad, we don't need Lu. Bozak is more valuable to us than him. We have Optimus Reim in net.

NOOOOOOOO DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My my how things have changed since the off season & during the lockout. At that time, if Gillis just offered Lu for Bozak instead of what he wanted which was Kadri, Bozak & something else all the Leaf fans would have been SCREAMING for this trade to happen. However, fast forward to the April trade deadline, the Leaf tandem of Reimer & Scrivens has been great, while Bozak has really become as essential part of this team. And the best part, Kadri has become an untouchable.

So Mr Gillis, now u are willing to take just Bozak for Lu? Too bad, we don't need Lu. Bozak is more valuable to us than him. We have Optimus Reim in net.

NOOOOOOOO DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- GCHonda

+1 .....leafs shouldnt make any major moves at all.....dont mess with this team right now

My my how things have changed since the off season & during the lockout. At that time, if Gillis just offered Lu for Bozak instead of what he wanted which was Kadri, Bozak & something else, for sure all the Leaf fans would have been SCREAMING for this trade to happen. However, fast forward to the April trade deadline, the Leaf tandem of Reimer & Scrivens has been great, while Bozak has really become as essential part of this team. And the best part, Kadri has become an untouchable.

So Mr Gillis, now u are willing to take just Bozak for Lu? Too bad, we don't need Lu. Bozak is more valuable to us than him. We have Optimus Reim in net.

NOOOOOOOO DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- GCHonda

Screaming yes, for it to happen no.

Something to keep in mind, though:

His game will translate very well on the bigger ice.
- Atomic Wedgie

he would have to outplay a lot of guys though. IMO the top centre is crosby, and the third/fourth centre is toews and bergeron for their defensive ability, leaving only one spot to be filled by the likes of guys like getzlaf, staal, richards etc. i think he would have to play out of his mind plus have a bunch of guys play below expectations to make that team.

he would have to outplay a lot of guys though. IMO the top centre is crosby, and the third/fourth centre is toews and bergeron for their defensive ability, leaving only one spot to be filled by the likes of guys like getzlaf, staal, richards etc. i think he would have to play out of his mind plus have a bunch of guys play below expectations to make that team.
- MetroidPrime

And even then, the incumbents my get the benefit of the doubt.

Along with some bad signings, Burke made some great moves too , no doubt....
- CarlitoBrigante

Yes Burkie gets a passing grade, I'd give him a B+. The only reason he doesn't get an A is cause he over paid for smucks like Komi & Beaush*tman, also he gave up slightly too much to get Kessel. But on the flip side of that, he did parlay Beaush*tman into Lupul & Gardiner & it's not like we got an aging veteran or a sh*tty young player in the Bruins deal. Kessel is awesome. I'm VERY happy with Kessel. I actually am praying to the stars that we re-sign him. So yeah exellent job Burkie. I'm sure your feeling proud these days as the the Leafs are FINALLY reaping the rewards of what you built here in your 4 years in TO.

Dont you think a taaaad longer sample size is needed?
- sanfordnson

He's ready NOW, goddamnit!

he would have to outplay a lot of guys though. IMO the top centre is crosby, and the third/fourth centre is toews and bergeron for their defensive ability, leaving only one spot to be filled by the likes of guys like getzlaf, staal, richards etc. i think he would have to play out of his mind plus have a bunch of guys play below expectations to make that team.
- MetroidPrime

John Tavares will be the second line centre. Bergeron will be a winger, as will Richards and Staal, likely. Crosby-Tavares-Toews-Getzlaf.

#7 Toronto Maple Leafs Nazem Kadri (C/W) 4 83 22 31 53 35

this was probably posted... but...

12 hours ago
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11 hours ago
@tsnjamesduthie: oh.

he would have to outplay a lot of guys though. IMO the top centre is crosby, and the third/fourth centre is toews and bergeron for their defensive ability, leaving only one spot to be filled by the likes of guys like getzlaf, staal, richards etc. i think he would have to play out of his mind plus have a bunch of guys play below expectations to make that team.
- MetroidPrime

they also had a few centers playing wing on Vancouver team...