So, do they just not take the refs word for it that Bisonnette left the bench? It's pretty black and white, either he's on it or not. It's not like they need video to evaluate the savagery of the incident, like when the Evildoer Kessel went on his kill-crazy ramapage and tried to mutilate John Scott.
- Zezel

That poor little john scott feller has been having lumberjack nightmares ever since

Yes guys. It's a conspiracy. A conspiracy to keep one of the most integral players on the League's team from missing more than 4.5 minutes of combined ice time.

Yes guys. It's a conspiracy. A conspiracy to keep one of the most integral players on the League's team from missing more than 4.5 minutes of combined ice time.
- weirdoh

DrNHL will get to the bottom of this

Yes guys. It's a conspiracy. A conspiracy to keep one of the most integral players on the League's team from missing more than 4.5 minutes of combined ice time.
- weirdoh

I never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.

This is just business as usual for a league that can't make up its mind. It's bizarre that a player can appeal, win the appeal, then still get suspended in some halfhearted compromise.

That poor little john scott feller has been having lumberjack nightmares ever since
- kylkri

he has crippling flashbacks now every time he tries to beat up someone way smaller than him

Yes guys. It's a conspiracy. A conspiracy to keep one of the most integral players on the League's team from missing more than 4.5 minutes of combined ice time.
- weirdoh

Guys a fan favourite in Phoenix.

woemns ball hockey

woemns ball hockey
- wingz4life

Red Wings off-ice training?

woemns ball hockey
- wingz4life

women's field hockey is the best

Red Wings off-ice training?
- Leafland

what kind of training..

women's field hockey is the best
- Zezel

womens rugby, large thighs

womens rugby, large thighs
- wingz4life

good call, they play rough

DrNHL will get to the bottom of this
- robin_steele264

Guys a fan favourite in Phoenix.
- Leafland

Puts fans in the seats. They need him.

Nice wheels from Bodie.

Nice wheels by Bodie.
- Leafland

thats why hes a AHLer, guy has a open shot and passes it to nobody

thats why hes a AHLer, guy has a open shot and passes it to nobody
- wingz4life

Yeah that was a bit strange.

Puts fans in the seats. They need him.
- weirdoh

Yeah, he's got the star power to convince people to accept free tickets.

You two sound like "The View" panel, discussing Angela Jolie's red carpet dress.

Where is stargazerSG1 when you need him?

Where is stargazerSG1 when you need him?
- systemtool

wings have their prospects playing,hes ina coma

wings have their prospects playing,hes ina coma
- wingz4life

Wings goalie looks sharp. In other words, he doesn't look Luongo out there.

Bodies caphit is only 600k, might see him on the team.

Skimming though parts of the last couple threads, I'm still not sure how this "Maple Leafs cap hell" scenario is supposed to make sense. I went to look at CapGeek to see if I figure out what people were talking about.

As far as I can tell, our 2014-15 roster will look like this:

Lupul: 5.25
Clarkson: 5.25
JVR: 4.25
Bozak: 4.2
Liles: 3.875
Gunnarsson: 3.15
Bernier: 2.9
Kadri: 2.9
Orr: 0.925
McLaren: 0.7

7 forwards, 2 defensemen, and 1 goalie.
Total under contract: 33.4 million

Assuming we want to go with the exact same roster, add in:

Kessel @ 8
Phaneuf @ 7
Franson @ 4
Fraser @ 1.3
Ranger @ 1.5
Gardiner @ 2.5
Reimer @ 2.9
Kulemin @ 3
Bolland @ 4
McClement @ 2.5
Raymond @ 2
Random AHL forward @ 0.8

Altogether, you've got 13 forwards, 7 defensemen, and 2 goalies.

Total: 72.9 million

So, yeah, it's a little over next year's projected cap (let's say 68-69 million), but let's keep in mind that I've got Liles slotted in, Kessel and Phaneuf at their absolute ceilings, and Reimer making 2.9 (same as Bernier). In reality, they'll probably move a goalie and bring in a back-up around 1 mil.

I've also got Bolland and McClement getting raises, as well as Raymond getting resigned. You've got some wiggle room in the bottom six to play bargain-basement AHLers or find another Jay McClement type of gem in free agency.

Right away, you can probably shave 3-4 million off that 72.9 figure. Boom. Done.
- Leeman4Gilmour

when re-signing your current (non Cup contending) roster puts you over the estimated cap, that's certainly not an ideal situation. but TBH, the flexibility is a nice thing to have. Leafs can potentially move on from a lot of pieces on that roster.

You guys have been at this math for a week it's unreal just relax and enjoy the games.