Hopefully they can. But all signs point to Clarkson going for way more than he's worth. If it's a $5M a year long term signing, do you do it?

It can't hurt to ask, but I suspect it'll be a brief convo. Anything more than $3M, and I'm looking elsewhere.
- Dirte

I'd rather give Viktor Stalberg $2.5 M as a free agent. It was the Leafs speed that gave the Bruins trouble and he has serious jets.

Then we use the $2.5 M we save on Clarkson to help pay for a centre, which is what we really need.

better at what?

sucking?
- Dozzer

Someone let Bruce know that Uggie hijacked his account

Someone let Bruce know that Uggie hijacked his account
- .HOHO.

EDIT:

buyout Briere and Pronger on ltir thats 11 off the books...still would be close I think...if they dont plan on buying bryz out ever then pick someone else to buyout
- senstroll

I bet they're trying to trade Meszaros. They're deep on D and he's injured and entering the last year of his deal. They might even buy him out but I bet they'd prefer to hang on to that 2nd buyout in case they need it on Bryz.

i went over there just to say something
- Dozzer

I can already hear robin's grown

yup.. would like someone a bit more experienced than scrivens

rough hockey.. wear the other teams down
- Dozzer

Look at the Bruins, they are geared for Playoff hockey. Big, strong, tuff and talented enough to piss off every team if they all buy in to team defense.

Burke built the Leafs the same. Thanks Brian. We don't need many pieces at all to win. We need a team commitment.

Hopefully they can. But all signs point to Clarkson going for way more than he's worth. If it's a $5M a year long term signing, do you do it?

It can't hurt to ask, but I suspect it'll be a brief convo. Anything more than $3M, and I'm looking elsewhere.
- Dirte

3 years at 4.75 mill. I'm not a fan of contracts longer than 3 or 4 years. If he wants to sign in Toronto at that price and term, then that's great. Even at 4.75 he might be overpriced but I'm sure Nonis will try to sign some UFA and I won't be surprised if he makes an offer to Clarkson. But don't forget there are other factors, such as what other players out there want to sign in TO and what trades are available. All I've said is I'd like Clarkson or a similar player on the team next year and I don't think the Leafs should settle for keeping Hamilton on the big club.

Look at the Bruins, they are geared for Playoff hockey. Big, strong, tuff and talented enough to piss off every team if they all buy in to team defense.

Burke built the Leafs the same. Thanks Brian. We don't need many pieces at all to win. We need a team commitment.
- bixll

And Chara and Bergeron ( or someone who can win key faceoffs)

I can already hear robin's grown
- AdamFrench

How much did he grow?

I can already hear robin's grown
- AdamFrench

oh we cant let this one die easy

Look at the Bruins, they are geared for Playoff hockey. Big, strong, tuff and talented enough to piss off every team if they all buy in to team defense.

Burke built the Leafs the same. Thanks Brian. We don't need many pieces at all to win. We need a team commitment.
- bixll

need some legit top 6 size (and by size i mean guys who use it) and some tweaks on D and I think the leafs are there. not the easiest pieces but stay on course and the leafs will get there.

3 years at 4.75 mill. I'm not a fan of contracts longer than 3 or 4 years. If he wants to sign in Toronto at that price and term, then that's great. Even at 4.75 he might be overpriced but I'm sure Nonis will try to sign some UFA and I won't be surprised if he makes an offer to Clarkson. But don't forget there are other factors, such as what other players out there want to sign in TO and what trades are available. All I've said is I'd like Clarkson or a similar player on the team next year and I don't think the Leafs should settle for keeping Hamilton on the big club.
- TML60

I wouldn't go near that kind of money. He's not even close to worth that. And I STILL suspect he signs for more. The Stalberg idea above is better.

I'd actually like Briere. Give him a try centering Kessel and Lupul.

Looking through the list of top UFA's, a lot of injury prone guys in there. I wouldn't mind taking a look at someone like Boyes or Morrow but damn they dont play a lot anymore.

I can already hear robin's grown
- AdamFrench

Taller, or in his pants?

need some legit top 6 size (and by size i mean guys who use it) and some tweaks on D and I think the leafs are there. not the easiest pieces but stay on course and the leafs will get there.
- Dozzer

I agree. The tweaks on D are crucial if they want to keep improving.

Look at the Bruins, they are geared for Playoff hockey. Big, strong, tuff and talented enough to piss off every team if they all buy in to team defense.

Burke built the Leafs the same. Thanks Brian. We don't need many pieces at all to win. We need a team commitment.
- bixll

It's true ...and the B's aren't even playing their best hockey.

Chara is Slovakian for winning.

I agree. The tweaks on D are crucial if they want to keep improving.
- TML60

steadying that D is probably the single most important off season task imo

I agree. The tweaks on D are crucial if they want to keep improving.
- TML60

We don't need big names to fill the roster. Again look at the Bruins. They play a simple defensive style. Their d core has one star. The rest are average, but with the style they play, they are very successful. Team defense makes a huge difference.

steadying that D is probably the single most important off season task imo
- Dozzer

I'm willing to massage Gunnarson's hip all summer if necessary. He can be our Seidenberg.

How much did he grow?
- TML60

I was hoping somebody would catch that

steadying that D is probably the single most important off season task imo
- Dozzer

Scuderi, Ference, Roszival?, Clitsome?

Scuderi, Ference, Roszival?, Clitsome?
- markmark

I'd love Scuderi.

Scuderi, Ference, Roszival?, Clitsome?
- markmark

i honestly think the cheapest safe bet would be Hainsey... I think he would do a nice job here.. brings a lot of whats missing and he wont be a primary target for anyone (I think).. could be had for cheap

Scuderi, Ference, Roszival?, Clitsome?
- markmark

Is that different that Someclit ?

i honestly think the cheapest safe bet would be Hainsey... I think he would do a nice job here.. brings a lot of whats missing and he wont be a primary target for anyone (I think).. could be had for cheap
- Dozzer

What are you ? His agent or something ?

PS ... I agree on Haisey ( depending on price )