He said Bozie really likes playing in Toronto - and instead of trying to hit a homerun, go for a "nice 5-6 year deal" so the cap #s work out better for him and the team.

If he signs a short term for AAV of $5M, he might screw himself on the next contract when he doesn't live up to the $5M per.

Meanwhile Harvey is in the back seat saying "Yeah, take the money!!". That was funny.

When he was talking about a team souring/shi*tting on a player because they don't live up to the deal, you can hear me say "Is that what happened to Grabbo?". He said "Yes" and went on to say he's not a 30 goal guy.

There was a lot of "he is what he is" comments. lol
- CanadianTom

Cool, but did you mean Bozak there, or Kadri?

I'm the complete opposite on Nichushkin as all these new guys pumping his tires saying he's a top-3 pick "now" despite them never seeing him play more than 4 games.

Like Weirdoh said, "Oh great, a youtube video, he must be the best."
- AdamFrench

Is best in Europe bro.

Cool, but did you mean Bozak there, or Kadri?
- Feeling Glucky?

Bozie - he said he "accepts playing for Toronto" and understands it.

Boys - just had the most amazing Friday of my life last week.


But I am trying to recover the 2nd video from the iphone.
- CanadianTom

Pretty awesome story!....But if you do recover the video I wouldnt post it, share with some friends, but if you post it could come back and bite ya!

Pretty awesome story!....But if you do recover the video I wouldnt post it, could come back and bite ya!
- Colin Dambrauskas

Agreed, very cool story, but do not post it.

You have no idea!

I was as nervous as I was on my wedding day!
- CanadianTom

Was it better than the honeymoon?

Pretty awesome story!....But if you do recover the video I wouldnt post it, share with some friends, but if you post it could come back and bite ya!
- Colin Dambrauskas

I agree. I am thinking though the only incriminating thing Wendel wouldn't want circulated is his opinion of Bozak's worth.

As far as the 2nd video ... there's lots! Man, it was good. Wilson was a real arse - just like everyone knew!

Was it better than the honeymoon?
- Flyfreaky

Hell yes. :D

Hell yes. :D
- CanadianTom

With respect Mike, what you suggest is exactly the kind of crap you stay away from.
Be patient, draft, develop and trade.
Inhereiting bad contracts to buy out is not in the manual.

Boys - just had the most amazing Friday of my life last week.

My buddy's (Rob) wife (Tina) works for Heart and Stroke and he helps her a lot with the fundraising she takes part in. Their largest fundraiser is the Hockey Heroes weekend in Moncton, NB.

Because I help him from time to time, he got me the chance to chauffeur some of the NHL alumni from the Moncton airport to the Delta hotel downtown. There were 4 vehicles and about 12 legends coming flying into Moncton at one time.

Cutting straight to the chase - I walked up to Wendel and asked to carry his luggage to my vehicle (yes, "I handled his bag" - ). I had him riding shotgun, and Todd Harvey in the back. Some agent dude was behind me.

The drive was about 20 mins long. I wanted to get them talking so I asked about Bozak and they carried the conversation from there. It went from Bozie to Kadri to Grabovski - and it was very interesting.

I snuck 2 videos ... the first was of the conversation between Wendel, Todd and agent dude. They talked mostly about Bozie and how he should not try and hit a huge homerun in UFA because he's not the 1C he thinks he may be. He should sign a 4-6 years at $3.5M and stay in Toronto because "he enjoys it here". Don't ink a contract where you can't live up to it anywhere else and then the team "craps on you" later.

Then I made a comment about feeling bad for Burkie. Wendel replied "Don't feel bad for Burkie. His biggest mistake was holding on to his buddy one year too long". I figured this was going to be a good exchange so I videoed this as well. The convo went from Burke to Wilson - and then it opened it. Harvey called Wilson everything but a white man - and even admitted to sneaking under the table and smearing salad dressing on his shoes during team suppers.

I asked if Reimer was a legit #1. Wendel said "No. He handles the puck like a hot potato".

I asked if Thomas was a suitable backup. Wendel said "Absolutely not. He's out of shape and a head case".

Wendel said Gillis was an idiot for not trading Lu to Toronto and that he (Wendel) would trade for Luongo in a heartbeat. He realizes Gillis is fearing for his job because he knows he won't get what he wants for Lu.

Needless to say, this second convo was much juicier than the first - and that's when Wendel noticed the camera was on. He said "you can't share that" ... and then the agent dude chimed in saying "Yeah, you have to delete that". So I deleted it - reluctantly. At least I have the conversation about Bozak.

But I am trying to recover the 2nd video from the iphone.
- CanadianTom

Awesome experience. I'm happy for you.

I'm with Senstroll and HOHO on this one. I would delete the post as this effects their livelyhood. They work for the Leafs as ambassadors and are privy to info. You could seriously cause them damage by posting this. I would keep the experience to yourself and your immediate friends.

Awesome experience. I'm happy for you.

I'm with Glucky and HOHO on this one. I would delete the post as this effects their livelyhood. They work for the Leafs as ambassadors and are privy to info. You could seriously cause them damage by posting this. I would keep the experience to yourself and your immediate friends.
- stevecarpetman

I would share it with the world...Everyone has the right to information...

I agree. I am thinking though the only incriminating thing Wendel wouldn't want circulated is his opinion of Bozak's worth.

As far as the 2nd video ... there's lots! Man, it was good. Wilson was a real arse - just like everyone knew!
- CanadianTom

Or his opinion on Reimer, or their combined thoughts on Burke and Wilson. Hockey is a close knit bunch. They're supposed to keep their thoughts to themselves, and the media and fans are fed what they are supposed to hear.

Tom was lucky to have honest facetime with them and should not share it publicly or they will learn their lesson (the 3 insiders) and never share openly with the public again.

You must have made them feel comfortable Tom. I'd leave it there and keep the trust they showed in you.

I would share it with the world...Everyone has the right to information...
- Flyfreaky

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I would share it with the world...Everyone has the right to information...
- Flyfreaky

I would argue that point. We don't need to know their opinion. It does not effect the team, or society. But publicly posting it could.

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- markmark

I would argue that point. We don't need to know their opinion. It does not effect the team, or society. But publicly posting it could.
- stevecarpetman

We need more TMZ...

- Dozzer

What are you eyeballing mister?

What are you eyeballing mister?
- stevecarpetman

people who are seeing, or not seeing actually, their genitalia

- Dozzer

and goodmorning to you

and goodmorning to you
- stevecarpetman

and to you as well

Its quiet in here.... I think everyone is still getting over last nights GOT.

people who are seeing, or not seeing actually, their genitalia
- Dozzer

Oh my god, this is how I spent Friday in the Canucks thread. I'm with the Islander fans on this guys, no way Strome or Reinhart are part of any move to get Dipietro out of NY. Though, I could see Bailey used.

And Islander fans, to save us all time, just point leaf fans to Fridays Canuck blog.

On an off topic, so how are my fellow Leaf fans feeling about losing a 7 game series in OT after blowing a three goal lead to a team that's going to win the Stanley Cup?