So who are some UFA D the Leafs can go after in the summer? Giradi? Niskanen? Boyle?!?
- mcleafs

Rather trade than sign a UFA the way that's been going.

It'd work out for the better if we traded our 1st rounders than sign a UFA.

How are those Camalleri negotiations going?
- The Law

Who cares, he'll be gone at the deadline. Probably for Kadri+.

you're always here...I thought you were
- Garnie

Who cares, he'll be gone at the deadline. Probably for Kadri+.
- whipper334

Bastard.

a guy who had a 30 goal season, was on pace for another one, who creates room, skates well, and stands up for his teammates.

I wonder if his season would have been different if he didn't miss the first 10 games.
- Feeling Glucky?

he got paid stupid money (and offered by other teams too) because he fights and he had ONE 30-goal season on his resume, and this earned him the label of a power forward.

Rather trade than sign a UFA the way that's been going.

It'd work out for the better if we traded our 1st rounders than sign a UFA.
- HipHopisDead

No kidding. Not even the otherwise infallible Ken Holland can win at the UFA game. Yes, I'm looking at you, Stephen Weiss.

I heard Wilson wants to coach again...


And if Burke fires Hartley and hires Wilson, I'm becoming a Leaf fan.
- whipper334

really - there are better choices to be made!

trade Kadri/Gardiner or Franson or all (frank)ing 3 for all I care.

make a big trade for Weber

Nashville really doesn't want all that money tied up in 1 player.

The end.

Yes, this would be the expectation.

If Komarov is the answer, we are not asking the right question. Decent enough 4th liner, but there should be 1,000 guys available tomorrow who could do the same for league minimum.
- Aetherial

Dunno never seen a pest like Komarov.... the guy did not give any expression. He would cause trouble and just skate away... it was priceless.

Better question - why isn't that working anymore? It sure worked through Oct. Maybe the league has figured out how to effectively counter that system?
- 1979AD

Maybe it has to do with math. You can only score with few quality chances and a low possesion rate for so long. Eventually the high possesion rate of the opposing teams is going to win out.

Also might have to do with goalies who are not used to playing more then 20 games a season

I agree. Clarkson is ridiculous, the scary thing is Van offered more.
- whipper334

Van didn't offer him anything - they had no cap space. Hence why they went after players like Santorelli for league minimum. They couldn't buy out Booth as he was injured so they had next to zero cap space. I did hear that the Oilers offered more.

trade Kadri/Gardiner or Franson or all (frank)ing 3 for all I care.

make a big trade for Weber

Nashville really doesn't want all that money tied up in 1 player.

The end.
- Garnie

Kadri, Franson, 1st Rounder, Kulemin for Shea Weber

And the most hits.

But supposedly, they aren't physical enough since Komarov left...

Weird, isn't it?
- Pecafan Fan

They don't have the most hits *really*. In fact, it isn't close. There is a known issue with the Leafs home stats guys. Luke Schenn led the league

riiiight.

Yes, this would be the expectation.

If Komarov is the answer, we are not asking the right question. Decent enough 4th liner, but there should be 1,000 guys available tomorrow who could do the same for league minimum.
- Aetherial

I want a Gallagher. A guy who will run through a brick wall and say it was fun and can't wait to do it again.

he got paid stupid money (and offered by other teams too) because he fights and he had ONE 30-goal season on his resume, and this earned him the label of a power forward.
- DoubleDown

After the signing I looked at his career stats for a 28 year old and was like WTF? 5mil... for a non-drafted 28 year old with one decent season.

Dunno never seen a pest like Komarov.... the guy did not give any expression. He would cause trouble and just skate away... it was priceless.
- HipHopisDead

Is there any way of him coming back this season?

If money is almost the same offered by their team - why would Niskanen or Boyle want to leave their teams?
- MTL1

psst...long time Leaf lovers

I want a Gallagher. A guy who will run through a brick wall and say it was fun and can't wait to do it again.
- Aaron85

Yeah he's amazing.

Kadri, Franson, 1st Rounder, Kulemin for Shea Weber
- Mapleleafs_91

(frank) throw in Bernier if we need too!!!!

Is there any way of him coming back this season?
- Mapleleafs_91

haven't heard that.

he got paid stupid money (and offered by other teams too) because he fights and he had ONE 30-goal season on his resume, and this earned him the label of a power forward.
- DoubleDown

Could be worse. The Leafs could have Leino on the team right now.

Van didn't offer him anything - they had no cap space. Hence why they went after players like Santorelli for league minimum. They couldn't buy out Booth as he was injured so they had next to zero cap space. I did hear that the Oilers offered more.
- Canuckleafer

My bad, that's what I meant.

Is there any way of him coming back this season?
- Mapleleafs_91

I think the clause in his KHL contract allows him to come back to the NHL next season, not this season.

Orr and McLaren for some Shea Butter
- Mapleleafs_91

Maybe it has to do with math. You can only score with few quality chances and a low possesion rate for so long. Eventually the high possesion rate of the opposing teams is going to win out.

Also might have to do with goalies who are not used to playing more then 20 games a season
- 2gals1dane

the goalies haven't played barely 20 games...I would hope it's not that

How about the Leafs suck, they have no toughness in the top 6 other than maybe Clarkson when he plays there...we need more guys playing for contracts and less of what we have now..Phaneuf signed - Kessel signed - JVR signed - Bozak signed - (frank) they got nothing to play of now...need about 3 or 4 fast/solid Marlies to come up and try and make an impression for about 10 games...and sit the guys who look like their not trying...I don't care if we sit Kessel - Phaneuf...do something (frank)!!!!

edit: I'm out...going to look at some NHL jerseys...some new colours...bleu blanc rouge????????????? Nice new 76 Subban