Seems to me that defensive 3rd line guys that can still chip in 10-15 goals are worth about 3 million per year on the open market.

If Kulemin would sign on for similar money for 2 or 3 years I'd do it in a heartbeat.
- The Law

Apparently we want to replace a bunch of our lower end players for better players who will want less money than the aforementioned pooptier players.

hyperbole.
- burn

Perhaps...but he really should be getting Jay Mcclemment money

Way overpaid at 3 million. Where did you hear he wanted a raise? Jay Mclement at 1.5 million and he's doing a much better job in the specialist role.
- iLive4theLeafs

kulemin scores more. And McClemment is sure to get a raise from 1.5mil. McCelment's#'s the last 2 years aren't far off from gordon's previous 2 years and he's making what 3.5mil??

Kulemin could lose 2/3rds of his current salary and still be over paid.
- iLive4theLeafs

Easy there Terry... now I know you're just trolling.

Easy there Terry... now I know you're just trolling.
- Not_Stee

Not really Stevie
...He is overpaid...and certainly does NOT deserve a raise

stamkos trying to play sat.
- burn

Yzerman needs to man up and tell Stamkos he isn't going to Sochi.

Sorry, but you can't play one game and then go to the Olympics.

I love the fact the guy is dying to play for his country, but it isn't fair to his country.

Seems to me that defensive 3rd line guys that can still chip in 10-15 goals are worth about 3 million per year on the open market.

If Kulemin would sign on for similar money for 2 or 3 years I'd do it in a heartbeat.
- The Law

thank you agreed

Apparently we want to replace a bunch of our lower end players for better players who will want less money than the aforementioned pooptier players.
- markmark

You are forgetting a very important point:

Player X grew up dreaming of playing for the Leafs.

He's willing to sign a new contract for less.

Apparently we want to replace a bunch of our lower end players for better players who will want less money than the aforementioned pooptier players.
- markmark

yeah.. its that easy.. sign better players for less money... duh

Easy there Terry... now I know you're just trolling.
- Not_Stee

Not really Stevie
...He is overpaid...and certainly does NOT deserve a raise
- iLive4theLeafs

he'll get one 100%

he gets to step into the world of UFA status.

playing second line in toronto, is a member of the russian olympic team.. he's looking at 4 i bet.

Not really Stevie
...He is overpaid...and certainly does NOT deserve a raise
- iLive4theLeafs

Did you read your post? So less than a million is too much for Kuli???

Not really Stevie
...He is overpaid...and certainly does NOT deserve a raise
- iLive4theLeafs

If Kulemin get's signed to anything over 2.5mill, Leafs will have 8 mill tied up into two 3rd liners that can barely put 20 goals into the net - combined!!

YIKES!!!

If Kulemin get's signed to anything over 2.5mill, Leafs will have 8 mill tied up into two 3rd liners that can barely put 20 goals into the net - combined!!

YIKES!!!
- Cooshie

kuli has been bumped back up to the second line

Islanders are beyond stupid, that is all

You are forgetting a very important point:

Player X grew up dreaming of playing for the Leafs.

He's willing to sign a new contract for less.
- Atomic Wedgie

As long as he's got those intangibles.

Islanders are beyond stupid, that is all
- Mapleleafs_91

Well yeah. Look at their GM.


Hurry up and fire him so they can bring in someone competent.

kuli has been bumped back up to the second line
- Dozzer

Won't be staying there very long...Kuli is a 3rd liner....

Yzerman needs to man up and tell Stamkos he isn't going to Sochi.

Sorry, but you can't play one game and then go to the Olympics.

I love the fact the guy is dying to play for his country, but it isn't fair to his country.
- Atomic Wedgie

Tough call - Stamkos may be an exception with his talent.

Well yeah. Look at their GM.


Hurry up and fire him so they can bring in someone competent.
- jbold

Wait, before they do, trade Gardiner/Kadri/1st for JT - than fire him!

Well yeah. Look at their GM.


Hurry up and fire him so they can bring in someone competent.
- jbold

Look at their coach

Look at their coach
- AdamFrench

Well yeah. Look at their GM.


Hurry up and fire him so they can bring in someone competent.
- jbold

first ruins a friendship and good chemistry line of tavares and moulson. Trades moulson and their first for a guy that wasnt going to sign anyways. Amazing how they get consistently (frank)ed over

Look at their coach
- AdamFrench

That hair cut.

kuli has been bumped back up to the second line
- Dozzer

BAM! that hammer was loud man