The KHL is the new Toronto Maple Leafs.

Where old crap goes to die.
- Atomic Wedgie

For a second there last year it looked like Dallas was going to take over that role

Yes I signed him, a great coup for glorious nation of Kazakhstan.
- AdamFrench

most awkward skater i've ever seen...but a big body with a big shot and a good atitude...i wish Nik the best

Morning
working from home today...sleeping in that extra 90 mins is glorious

Leafs sign or trade anyone while I slept?

So..
Most probably trade destinations for Captain Dion...?

My opinion:

1. NYI
2. Anaheim
3. Dallas
4. Edmonton
5. Detroit

In my view, it is not anymore a question of IF Phaneuf will be traded, but a question of WHEN he will be shipped out.

No fit for Toronto's Captain role (future captain Clarkson already brought in to take over C in one year from now), and salary way to high of what he brings to the team. Toronto would be looking to lock in Kessel, McClemment, Kulemin and Bolland after this season, and Phaneuf's 6.5million+ demands would not permit the signing of all of these players.

Morning
working from home today...sleeping in that extra 90 mins is glorious

Leafs sign or trade anyone while I slept?
- senstroll

i got 2 hours 15mins total last night you bastard

*shakes fist*

So..
Most probably trade destinations for Captain Dion...?

My opinion:

1. NYI
2. Anaheim
3. Dallas
4. Edmonton
5. Detroit

In my view, it is not anymore a question of IF Phaneuf will be traded, but a question of WHEN he will be shipped out.

No fit for Toronto's Captain role (future captain Clarkson already brought in to take over C in one year from now), and salary way to high of what he brings to the team. Toronto would be looking to lock in Kessel, McClemment, Kulemin and Bolland after this season, and Phaneuf's 6.5million+ demands would not permit the signing of all of these players.
- MaximusAurelius

i wish for so many reasons that he would get traded to edmonton

the about face oilers fans would do after nearly a decade of hating the guy would be awesome in itself

i got 2 hours 15mins total last night you bastard

*shakes fist*
- Dozzer

Dammit, I feel you...I hate operating on little to no sleep

Dammit, I feel you...I hate operating on little to no sleep
- senstroll

Brain surgeon eh...

So..
Most probably trade destinations for Captain Dion...?

My opinion:

1. NYI
2. Anaheim
3. Dallas
4. Edmonton
5. Detroit

In my view, it is not anymore a question of IF Phaneuf will be traded, but a question of WHEN he will be shipped out.

No fit for Toronto's Captain role (future captain Clarkson already brought in to take over C in one year from now), and salary way to high of what he brings to the team. Toronto would be looking to lock in Kessel, McClemment, Kulemin and Bolland after this season, and Phaneuf's 6.5million+ demands would not permit the signing of all of these players.
- MaximusAurelius

From NYI Give me Strome and a capable Dman who can play in the NHL

So..
Most probably trade destinations for Captain Dion...?

My opinion:

1. NYI
2. Anaheim
3. Dallas
4. Edmonton
5. Detroit

In my view, it is not anymore a question of IF Phaneuf will be traded, but a question of WHEN he will be shipped out.

No fit for Toronto's Captain role (future captain Clarkson already brought in to take over C in one year from now), and salary way to high of what he brings to the team. Toronto would be looking to lock in Kessel, McClemment, Kulemin and Bolland after this season, and Phaneuf's 6.5million+ demands would not permit the signing of all of these players.
- MaximusAurelius

really??

i got 2 hours 15mins total last night you bastard

*shakes fist*
- Dozzer

the drive home must be hell.

they say that when you drive tired is like you were driving drunk.

i wish for so many reasons that he would get traded to edmonton

the about face oilers fans would do after nearly a decade of hating the guy would be awesome in itself
- Dozzer

that would be glorious...

Who would you have signed??

Who would you rather have traded for (using those picks)??


It wont cost us franson. We could have enough cap space to pay Kari 3.5 and Franson 4.5. That is more than enough to get it done.
- burn

Not entirely sure. If we can pawn off liles, keep franson, then I dont care, Bolland is a good addition.

Dammit, I feel you...I hate operating on little to no sleep
- senstroll

yeah had a show last night in waterloo.. didnt gt to bed til 2:30am.. up at 4:45am to get ready for work..

the drive home must be hell.

they say that when you drive tired is like you were driving drunk.
- zazzle

i actually pooled in with my buddy here in the office.. i knew ahead of time that i would get next no sleep last night so i made arrangements.

its a 30min drive since i dont work right in the city..

glad it worked out today.. driving back into the city at rush hour would of been horrible

really??
- burn

really.. just get used to the idea of Toronto lining up a defense without Phaneuf.
It is bound to happen.

Phaneuf was brought in by Burke as 'the go-to man and captain', he has not lived up to expectations. Phaneuf is a good D-man, but his (future) caphit weighs too much on the team for what he brings.

So..
Most probably trade destinations for Captain Dion...?

My opinion:

1. NYI
2. Anaheim
3. Dallas
4. Edmonton
5. Detroit

In my view, it is not anymore a question of IF Phaneuf will be traded, but a question of WHEN he will be shipped out.

No fit for Toronto's Captain role (future captain Clarkson already brought in to take over C in one year from now), and salary way to high of what he brings to the team. Toronto would be looking to lock in Kessel, McClemment, Kulemin and Bolland after this season, and Phaneuf's 6.5million+ demands would not permit the signing of all of these players.
- MaximusAurelius

Phanuef is probably the best dman the Leafs have had since salming. He's one of the top 20 dmen in the league, if not 15.

He'll be looking for $+7M on a max term deal. There will be room to sign both him and kessel. Better to sacrafice easily replaceable players like Fraser/Kulemin than give up on Phanuef in his prime.

So..
Most probably trade destinations for Captain Dion...?

My opinion:

1. NYI
2. Anaheim
3. Dallas
4. Edmonton
5. Detroit

In my view, it is not anymore a question of IF Phaneuf will be traded, but a question of WHEN he will be shipped out.

No fit for Toronto's Captain role (future captain Clarkson already brought in to take over C in one year from now), and salary way to high of what he brings to the team. Toronto would be looking to lock in Kessel, McClemment, Kulemin and Bolland after this season, and Phaneuf's 6.5million+ demands would not permit the signing of all of these players.
- MaximusAurelius

A) LOVE that so many fans are ready to bill Clarkson as captain because "HE'S A BIG TORONTO FAN"

B) Why exactly would Bolland be someone that management would be looking to lock up? His 0gp and 0-0-0-0 stat line?

C) If you trade Phaneuf what defenseman do you get back that plays that many minutes, puts up his points and does as sturdy a job as he does?

really.. just get used to the idea of Toronto lining up a defense without Phaneuf.
It is bound to happen.

Phaneuf was brought in by Burke as 'the go-to man and captain', he has not lived up to expectations. Phaneuf is a good D-man, but his (future) caphit weighs too much on the team for what he brings.
- MaximusAurelius

you always have these blow mind predictions that never happen

i like to read them, but they are just that!

From NYI Give me Strome and a capable Dman who can play in the NHL

- senstroll

Phaneuf
Reimer
Biggs
1st


For



Johnny T



I love Johnny T

Phanuef is probably the best dman the Leafs have had since salming. He's one of the top 20 dmen in the league, if not 15.

He'll be looking for $+7M on a max term deal. There will be room to sign both him and kessel. Better to sacrafice easily replaceable players like Fraser/Kulemin than give up on Phanuef in his prime.
- doinktheclown

Totally agree, Phaneuf should be extended at 7M/yr for 8yrs. Front load his deal so he is tradable later on in his deal.

Phaneuf
Reimer
Biggs
1st


For



Johnny T



I love Johnny T

- iTOLDu

That wouldn't get it done

Phaneuf
Reimer
Biggs
1st


For



Johnny T



I love Johnny T

- iTOLDu

never happen, JT is on a sweet contract too

Dion and Colborne for Strome, 1st and a dman

edit: make the 1st in 2015 so when the Isles crash and burn we get Mcdavid

So..
Most probably trade destinations for Captain Dion...?

My opinion:

1. NYI
2. Anaheim
3. Dallas
4. Edmonton
5. Detroit

In my view, it is not anymore a question of IF Phaneuf will be traded, but a question of WHEN he will be shipped out.

No fit for Toronto's Captain role (future captain Clarkson already brought in to take over C in one year from now), and salary way to high of what he brings to the team. Toronto would be looking to lock in Kessel, McClemment, Kulemin and Bolland after this season, and Phaneuf's 6.5million+ demands would not permit the signing of all of these players.
- MaximusAurelius

There is so much wrong with this comment, I don't even know where to begin

A) LOVE that so many fans are ready to bill Clarkson as captain because "HE'S A BIG TORONTO FAN"

Never said this - by the way, Phaneuf was brought in by Burke as well with the plan to be future captain, so not such a weird view..

B) Why exactly would Bolland be someone that management would be looking to lock up? His 0gp and 0-0-0-0 stat line?

To my understanding Bolland has played some hockey over the last couple of years already...

C) If you trade Phaneuf what defenseman do you get back that plays that many minutes, puts up his points and does as sturdy a job as he does?
- markmark

Individually, Phaneuf is the best D on the team right now. As a D-unit though (hockey is still a team sport), overall points and results in general would very possibly be better (D without Phaneuf vs D with Phaneuf). Gardiner will play more minutes and expected to improve, the same goes for Franson..