Like I said, I agree when it comes to players like Scott...but to say that goons in general have no place in the NHL is just not accurate. Some goons out there can actually skate and contribute. Scott....not so much, but the guy is a beast and coaches like to have those guys on their side.

“The guy who did it, did his job,” B’s coach Claude Julien of Scott. “He’s out there for two reasons: Either to fight, or to hurt. He did his job.”
- Colin Dambrauskas

Don't get me wrong, you need players to protect your stars, but you don't need players to intently injure other stars.

And Julien was a hard nosed player himself, but did you see his eyes after that hit? He wanted to kill someone, mostly Scott. And he's also implying that that's the only job Scott can do in the NHL, and quite frankly, there's no place for him in this league.

Now were comparing phones to pc's!?

Good god I cant keep up with you folks today!!
- Colin Dambrauskas

The Note's a phone!!

Oilers need help in a few areas, Leafs need a better shutdown guy.

Leafs look to pursue Smid...Oilers want Gardiner...what says you guys.

The Note's a phone!!
- Not_Stee

......oh you're serious!

......oh you're serious!
- Colin Dambrauskas

NOTE to self, no more being sarcastic on the internet

Oilers need help in a few areas, Leafs need a better shutdown guy.

Leafs look to pursue Smid...Oilers want Gardiner...what says you guys.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Over my cold, dead, bloodied body...

Oilers need help in a few areas, Leafs need a better shutdown guy.

Leafs look to pursue Smid...Oilers want Gardiner...what says you guys.
- Colin Dambrauskas

I wouldn't want ANY Oiler... they've all been tainted from a losing culture.

Oilers need help in a few areas, Leafs need a better shutdown guy.

Leafs look to pursue Smid...Oilers want Gardiner...what says you guys.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Ya just what every teams needs....A Oilers D-man....

Don't get me wrong, you need players to protect your stars, but you don't need players to intently injure other stars.

And Julien was a hard nosed player himself, but did you see his eyes after that hit? He wanted to kill someone, mostly Scott. And he's also implying that that's the only job Scott can do in the NHL, and quite frankly, there's no place for him in this league.
- peddy-93

Well, for the time being, most coaches/GMs disagree...or there wouldnt be so many of them at the moment. And dont get me wrong, I much prefer a Clarkson type player who can do a little bit of everything...but I also in favor of having a guy like McLaren who, while not known for his offense, can still chip in a few.

Oilers need help in a few areas, Leafs need a better shutdown guy.

Leafs look to pursue Smid...Oilers want Gardiner...what says you guys.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Nope.

Over my cold, dead, bloodied body...
- lumlums

I like Smid!...he would make a good shutdown guy for the Leafs imo...wouldnt be a one for one swap, just throwing it out there.

who likes fruit salad.
- Colin Dambrauskas

It's too early for these details of your Fruitcakenipple fantasy.

It's too early for these details of your Fruitcakenipple fantasy.
- As_I_See_It

Good times...

I like Smid!...he would make a good shutdown guy for the Leafs imo...wouldnt be a one for one swap, just throwing it out there.
- Colin Dambrauskas

i always thought robidas would be a perfect addition for this young D

wonder if dallas would let him go, and what they would want as a return

NOTE to self, no more being sarcastic on the internet
- peddy-93

I was being serious...actually...its a freakn tablet!

I like Smid!...he would make a good shutdown guy for the Leafs imo...wouldnt be a one for one swap, just throwing it out there.
- Colin Dambrauskas

not for gardiner - no thanks

gardiner is upper eche, he just need more NHL playing time to round out his game.

i could of won the cup with that roster
- Dozzer

Maybe. And I'm with you on the whole putting Kessel on the ice thing...it was idiotic.

That being said...hard to argue the results of his time in Toronto. Especially compared to the previous decade. He's done a great job as a coach.

Clarkson looks a little like Darcy Tucker... facial-wise.

Good times...
- Fruitcakenipple

Phablet Colin, phablet.

Clarkson looks a little like Darcy Tucker... facial-wise.
- Not_Stee

Plays like him too.

i always thought robidas would be a perfect addition for this young D

wonder if dallas would let him go, and what they would want as a return
- Dozzer

thing is...I believe Dallas has been using him as their number one shutdown line so would be tough to let him go. Hes getting most of the tougher assignments.

i always thought robidas would be a perfect addition for this young D

wonder if dallas would let him go, and what they would want as a return
- Dozzer

With the way Gonchar and Goligoski have been playing, I can't see them moving any D-man right now. Maybe if they fall out of it.

Maybe. And I'm with you on the whole putting Kessel on the ice thing...it was idiotic.

That being said...hard to argue the results of his time in Toronto. Especially compared to the previous decade. He's done a great job as a coach.
- stormey

oh.. he's a good coach.. but to call him perfect and act like he never makes a bad decision is kinda silly

i always thought robidas would be a perfect addition for this young D

wonder if dallas would let him go, and what they would want as a return
- Dozzer

That could be a nice vet add.