This might be the beer/whisky/champagne/weed talkin... But I liiiiiike.
- DrChristianTroy

Bourgeois! (nice combination otherwise, though )

Horvat. Man is probably going to be better than kesler in the all around game and is very clutch. You can put him in pressure situation and he will get the job done
I dont care if we just drafted him. Im with chompsey, we need to play the young guns
- RF_4eva

Horvat is a decent but not elite skater. Your probably looking at a hybrid of Mike Richards/Ryan O'Reilly/ Toews

Boinker has jordan schroeder undies made by JS's grandma
- RF_4eva

Source?

Love it. It's so funny because its so true. That 80% couldn't even tell you the name of the Hawks starting goaltender and believe me I'm not exaggerating.
- CanUSA17

It is rather funny hoe empty that arena was for a while up till about 5 yrs ago.

Watch yourself, hombre...
- Fosco

Doesn't mean it's a foregone conclusion.

I would actually be very surprised if Richardson is on the 3rd, and not the 4th.

His career numbers look pretty sub-par for a 3rd liner...

Also, judging by his FO%, I'd guess the preference would be to use him on the wing, and have him fill in as a C only if he has to.
- Fosco

I mentioned on Thursday I hope we go after Richardson. Very under rated player. Bit of a agitator, great skater and knows the game. I expect to to Richardson as 4th line center even though his face offs aren't as strong.
I don't think face offs are going to be as important(still has to be good) under Torts. AV is a huge puck possession coach. I expect under torts our 3rd and 4th lines will be puck pursuit

to Calgary

David Booth, Jordan Schroeder, 2nd Round pick. Keep 1 Million dollars of Booth Salary over 3 years.

To Vancouver:

Cammalleri. Calgary Keeps 3.5 Million dollars of his salary over one year. (UFA next season)

Vancouver gets a 3LC with 2.5 caphit for one year, and receive an extra 2.5 million to work with this season. Calgary gets a few pieces to help with their rebuild, and 3 million of their 3.5 million refunded over a 3 year period.
- Gullzy

I like it, but isn't there only 2 yrs left on Booths deal?

I like it, but isn't there only 2 yrs left on Booths deal?
- Bieksa#3

I think Cammalleri would be a excellent compliment to Kesler. I think the cap hit for Cammo it way to high. Losing Schroeder and a draft pic is not a good idea.

nice "blog" Ian. Way to put anyone who disagrees in their place! I think I've made my opinions perfectly clear so no need to rehash them, but your attempt made me snicker.

I am curious does Hodgsen sign back in Buffalo or does he get an offer sheet or does he ask out of Buffalo? We really haven't heard anything. Just curious but the Sabers haven't really dipped a toe in the water yet. Is the water to cold?

I am curious does Hodgsen sign back in Buffalo or does he get an offer sheet or does he ask out of Buffalo? We really haven't heard anything. Just curious but the Sabers haven't really dipped a toe in the water yet. Is the water to cold?
- thundachunk

I think the Leafs are still looking for a #1 centre.

I think the Leafs are still looking for a #1 centre.
- 1970vintage

What about Bozak?

What about Bozak?
- fiveandagame

Hodgson for Bozak and a first?

Hodgson for Bozak and a first?
- 1970vintage

Leafs would have to add more. According to sources Hodgson is a franchise player.

Just watched the Gillis interview outside of the Roge, he actually smiled when Ian MacIntyre asked him about the Burke quote about being embarrassed to be part of the NHL that spent so much money on FA day.

Expects one or two players from the draft to challenge for an opening day spot.

Leafs would have to add more. According to sources Hodgson is a franchise player.
- fiveandagame

So is Bozak, wasn't he pushing for an 8 year contract?

Just watched the Gillis interview outside of the Roge, he actually smiled when Ian MacIntyre asked him about the Burke quote about being embarrassed to be part of the NHL that spent so much money on FA day.

Expects one or two players from the draft to challenge for an opening day spot.
- 1970vintage

I enjoyed that as well.

So is Bozak, wasn't he pushing for an 8 year contract?
- 1970vintage

Good point

Just watched the Gillis interview outside of the Roge, he actually smiled when Ian MacIntyre asked him about the Burke quote about being embarrassed to be part of the NHL that spent so much money on FA day.

Expects one or two players from the draft to challenge for an opening day spot.
- 1970vintage

Burke's buddy Nonis was the worst offender.

So is Bozak, wasn't he pushing for an 8 year contract?
- 1970vintage

If he actually got that 8 year contract I wouldnt know what to do with myself. TYLER BOZAK. Dude is useless. Well not fully useless but still not worth 4.2mil. I think at 3.5 he is a great 3rd line guy. I just dont get why they would sign him to be the 1st line guy. He is a 3rd line guy and a great faceoff guy.

I am actually quite impressed with the leafs lineup except for Bozak. You cant make a deep playoff run with bozak as your 1st line center.

If he actually got that 8 year contract I wouldnt know what to do with myself. TYLER BOZAK. Dude is useless. Well not fully useless but still not worth 4.2mil. I think at 3.5 he is a great 3rd line guy. I just dont get why they would sign him to be the 1st line guy. He is a 3rd line guy and a great faceoff guy.

I am actually quite impressed with the leafs lineup except for Bozak. You cant make a deep playoff run with bozak as your 1st line center.
- Bluechip23

Gm's feel the need to throw senseless money around. I think a few GM's as well as most of us saw teams flexing muscle only to put themselves in a bad situation.

Gm's feel the need to throw senseless money around. I think a few GM's as well as most of us saw teams flexing muscle only to put themselves in a bad situation.
- thundachunk

I like clarkson and all. But 7 years really. If the leafs had another compliance buyout they would use it next yr on him.

Source?
- Bieksa#3

His lovely girlfriend

If he actually got that 8 year contract I wouldnt know what to do with myself. TYLER BOZAK. Dude is useless. Well not fully useless but still not worth 4.2mil. I think at 3.5 he is a great 3rd line guy. I just dont get why they would sign him to be the 1st line guy. He is a 3rd line guy and a great faceoff guy.

I am actually quite impressed with the leafs lineup except for Bozak. You cant make a deep playoff run with bozak as your 1st line center.
- Bluechip23

Not to mension that defense. I don't think Phaneuf is on that team after next year, unless he takes a pay cut. Adding an improved Columbus and Detroit to the east makes quailifing for the playoffs tougher, plus Islanders getting better, Carolina & Philly could be better as well.

If he actually got that 8 year contract I wouldnt know what to do with myself. TYLER BOZAK. Dude is useless. Well not fully useless but still not worth 4.2mil. I think at 3.5 he is a great 3rd line guy. I just dont get why they would sign him to be the 1st line guy. He is a 3rd line guy and a great faceoff guy.

I am actually quite impressed with the leafs lineup except for Bozak. You cant make a deep playoff run with bozak as your 1st line center.
- Bluechip23

They have awful defense, forget Bozak