- burn

Bring me a picture of Sloth.

Elias signed 3years 16.5M (5.5M AAV)
- Colin Dambrauskas

Well deserved. Ageless wonder.

Still hoping for #1 ....but for all the Clarkson fans out there this has to be good news.
- The Law

Isn't everyone a Clarkson fan?

Except Phaneuf.

I know that a lot of people are pissed off about this but keep in mind that Kadri still has to be resigned and Kessel next year. This could make next summer way more manageable.
- Jeffmt

At least Kessel can get the money from Tucker, Armstrong, Frattin, Scrivens and L.A.

I know that a lot of people are pissed off about this but keep in mind that Kadri still has to be resigned and Kessel next year. This could make next summer way more manageable.
- Jeffmt

It had to be done, I agree.

Kessel will want another 2m raise

Kadri won't come cheap either.

We also need to get Franson signed on too, and he won't accept less than 3.

It was the right thing to do. If we want a team to grow together, we need to ensure we can afford to keep them

I despise Mike Ribero .... but I think he's the only legit 1C available right? make it happen Nonis

im sad about grabovski

I hope Toronto offers Gardiner and more for Coutourier and Coburn
- itsalwaysfunny

..........

Isn't everyone a Clarkson fan?

Except Phaneuf.
- Leafland

Meh,

noy convinced he'll be worth the money he wants

Easy tiger.

There's still a lot of questions to be answered. It's not like Grabs' presence was essential to us making the playoffs. Plus I really think Colborne's ready to become a full-time NHLer
- AngryWhiteMale

Colborne...ready for what? He won't be on the Leafs this year...well if they intend on making any noise...if they are just going to ride the year out and go for experience, he might have a shot. IMO

“@mirtle: On Grabovsk: Has there ever been a player in those type of minutes that's been highly productive offensively? Low zone starts + high qcomp?”

Basically any player other than Reilly

Gardiner, Colborne and next years first,
- itsalwaysfunny

Reilly for Coots or Schenn and a pick...

So we're getting Weiss and Clarkson..... Book it
- CarlitoBrigante

4 points last year, a 61 pt ceiling and he is smaller (aka not a carlyle type.) I would be shocked if he gets signed by T.O.

Reilly and a 1st for B.Schenn
- broadstreet11

You must be a Flyer fan. FUK NO, toooo much for Schenn. Subtract B Scjhenn & Reilly. Make it Gardiner & a first plus something else for Coturier & Coburn.

Or else, make it Both Schenn bros to the Leafs for Phanuef & a 1st.

Reilly and a 1st for B.Schenn
- broadstreet11

really? I don't know what bozie has done to you but you hate him wayyyy to much to give him any credit at all.
- Leaffan8113

He's performed at a mediocre level for years, and forced me to watch him (and paying a lot of money to do so).

I'm a season ticket holder - I go to a lot of games.

He's simply not very good. He's afraid of the puck.

It's not personal.

It's my sincere belief that the Leafs need to improve at the centre position (an opinion that every single person who has ever seen a hockey game happens to agree with).

Bringing Bozak back sends a signal that you are perfectly OK with the status quo.

The status quo was sneaking into the playoffs in the final week of the season, and losing in the first round.

Is that what you want the Leafs to be this year? Because I don't.

Bozak = mediocrity.

I want better.

I demand better.

and this is why i said trade them all away for prospects and draft picks when their value was sky high... sigh...

Wow,

they actually bought him out.

Guess they really want Bozak back in order to get Kessel re-upped?
- AngryWhiteMale

I guess getting Ballsack gets you his girlfriend too

“@mirtle: On Grabovsk: Has there ever been a player in those type of minutes that's been highly productive offensively? Low zone starts + high qcomp?”
- burn

He got screwed by Carlyle last yr.

Because he's not very good.

We will never win with him.

He's not a #1 centre - he lacks offensive skills.

He's not a #2 centre - see above.

He's not a #3 centre - he lacks the size, grit and heart.

So where the hell does the guy get off demanding an 8-year contract?

That's for superstars.

He's not even a star.

He's not good.

The Leafs will never win with him. That's why I don't want him on the roster - and sure as hell not for over $3.5 million a year.

Does that answer your question?
- Atomic Wedgie

/end discussion

McClement will be moved to the wing and play with Bolland and Kulemin... seems to be the only line set in stone at the moment!
- steve362

I'd prefer McClement, Bolland and Clarkson.

Joe was actually one of the first names to pop into my gead, but I dunno why SJ would move him after the team had a successful season
- Jay Uller

They always have good seasons but cant bring the cup home...

I'd prefer McClement, Bolland and Clarkson.
- TML60

thats a nasty pk/shutdown line

At least Kessel can get the money from Tucker, Armstrong, Frattin, Scrivens and L.A.
- walshyleafsfan

Do people think before they panic about needing space to extend kessel and phaneuf?

If kessel were to get 7.5 mil, the team needs an additional 2 mil in space. Not 7.5, 2. Armstrong and tucker coming off the books clears that space alone.

Phaneuf probably gets extended around where he's at now if he's still here. Even if he were to get ridiculously overpaid.. It would take an extra 1.5 mil in cap space to bring him up to 8.

Logic.

Bring me a picture of Sloth.
- UsernameUnknown

Sloth Loves Bozak