Chris Johnston ‏@reporterchris 3m
James van Riemsdyk says he's OK after taking a puck to the throat in the bronze-medal game. "It just knocked the wind out of me."



and the rest of the team.

We need Phil to get his head straight b4 he returns to the Leafs.

He's averaged 17 goals/ season over his career.
- burn

Sweet, I'm sure Johanathen Cheechoo has a nice average too. Maybe we should pick him up

I hung around the Leafs forum around that time. You're not kidding.

I remember getting into a few heated discussions about Kilger. Best 10 point player that ever lived, apparently.
- Leeman4Gilmour

soooo true

Was it that great, though? It was maybe the best of these games, but it's been a mediocre crop.

Canada-US was the best collection of talent in the tournament. I much preferred Vancouver.
- Leeman4Gilmour

It was great. I agree with you about the style of hockey though. The ice looks funny with no trapezoid and the refs lol

It was great. I agree with you about the style of hockey though. The ice looks funny with no trapezoid and the refs lol
- Drapz

To me Big ice is boring as hell hockey to watch. The teams that don't match up fire power wise just line up 5 behind their blue line all game.

Lou Armadillo hockey all over again

I take that back, not necessarily boring. Just not as much great offensive plays as I was hoping for. Still some great games like Can/USA.

3 must signs this offseason:

Bolland
Kulemin
Komarov

That is a 3rd line of epic proportions.

Sweet, I'm sure Johanathen Cheechoo has a nice average too. Maybe we should pick him up
- Sheppy99

Sure OK, lets compare a guy that has basically played on the 3rd line his career to a guy who played with the best playmaker at the time.


There's nothing wrong with keeping Kulemin. Unless you can find someone who can do what he does/better than he does for the cost/less than he cost. I don't think you'll be able to.

To me Big ice is boring as hell hockey to watch. The teams that don't match up fire power wise just line up 5 behind their blue line all game.

Lou Armadillo hockey all over again

I take that back, not necessarily boring. Just not as much great offensive plays as I was hoping for. Still some great games like Can/USA.
- Sheppy99

Leafs system is perfect for large ice

To me Big ice is boring as hell hockey to watch. The teams that don't match up fire power wise just line up 5 behind their blue line all game.

Lou Armadillo hockey all over again

I take that back, not necessarily boring. Just not as much great offensive plays as I was hoping for. Still some great games like Can/USA.
- Sheppy99

Could u imagine slower skating guys like Dion playing on that big ice?

3 must signs this offseason:

Bolland
Kulemin
Komarov

That is a 3rd line of epic proportions.
- Pen15

that would be an intersting 3rd line.

3 must signs this offseason:

Bolland
Kulemin
Komarov

That is a 3rd line of epic proportions.
- Pen15

Clarkson McClement Bodie 4th?

To me Big ice is boring as hell hockey to watch. The teams that don't match up fire power wise just line up 5 behind their blue line all game.

Lou Armadillo hockey all over again

I take that back, not necessarily boring. Just not as much great offensive plays as I was hoping for. Still some great games like Can/USA.
- Sheppy99

It really doesn't open up the space you think it will. The added width means nothing because of the shrunken offensive zone.

The neutral zone is absolutely massive. That's part of the problem. The other is that it encourages more of an "East/West" game.

Clarkson McClement Bodie 4th?
- Drapz

I see what you did there...

Clarkson 2nd line
McClement 4th
Bodie AHL

4th line: mcclaren/orr mcclement ashton

Sure OK, lets compare a guy that has basically played on the 3rd line his career to a guy who played with the best playmaker at the time.


There's nothing wrong with keeping Kulemin. Unless you can find someone who can do what he does/better than he does for the cost/less than he cost. I don't think you'll be able to.
- burn

Well finding someone to match his 6-10 goals a year shouldn't be tough. Finding someone who isn't scared of getting hit shouldn't be too tough either.

Komorov?

Could u imagine slower skating guys like Dion playing on that big ice?
- GCHonda

Does speed really make all that much difference?

If anything, the larger ice allows for a zone-type defense instead of man-to-man. Players are so far out from the net at the boards that they aren't a threat out there.

It really doesn't open up the space you think it will. The added width means nothing because of the shrunken offensive zone.

The neutral zone is absolutely massive. That's part of the problem. The other is that it encourages more of an "East/West" game.
- Leeman4Gilmour

I agree, I totally thought the bigger ice would allow skill to fly in this tournament so I had high expectations

Oh well. As long as we win, I don't care if we play on an airport runway

Well finding someone to match his 6-10 goals a year shouldn't be tough. Finding someone who isn't scared of getting hit shouldn't be too tough either.

Komorov?
- Sheppy99

Kuli isn't on the roster to score goals.

And I can't remember seeing him be on the wrong end of hits...guy is built like a poop brick house. Pay him 3-3.5 per and move on.

I get the feeling Kulemin is another one of those Chad Kilger players. Many leaf fans love him but nobody can really understand why

"oh he works sooooooo hard"

Yeah ok. Always showing up a second too late to actually hit someone. Never getting to the puck first cause he might get hit and shying away from a pass when he hears footsteps.

Kulemin
- Sheppy99

Not even close, but thanks for coming out.

Kuli isn't on the roster to score goals.

And I can't remember seeing him be on the wrong end of hits...guy is built like a poop brick house. Pay him 3-3.5 per and move on.
- Pen15

jesus I feel like I'm in the twilight zone and it's chad kilger all over again

Great coaches corner

Don't worry Don, I'm not entirely sure what Kulemin does either and haven't been sure for years.

jesus I feel like I'm in the twilight zone and it's chad kilger all over again
- Sheppy99

You're so wrong on this one that it's not even close bud.

Brining up his offensive production is completely irrelevant - the guy plays 3rd line minutes and is responsible for shutting down other teams best lines every night. Any offensive production from him would be a bonus. And in terms of him being afraid of contact - well that's more subjective I guess...but I've watched every game religiously since he's been a Leaf....and the last thing he's afraid of is contact imo.

jesus I feel like I'm in the twilight zone and it's chad kilger all over again
- Sheppy99

He shys away from hits and doesn't pursue the puck?

You're so wrong on this one that it's not even close bud.

Brining up his offensive production is completely irrelevant - the guy plays 3rd line minutes and is responsible for shutting down other teams best lines every night. Any offensive production from him would be a bonus. And in terms of him being afraid of contact - well that's more subjective I guess...but I've watched every game religiously since he's been a Leaf....and the last thing he's afraid of is contact imo.
- Pen15

All he does is run around like a chicken with his head cut off trying to look like he's doing something. Always late to the puck carrier so he doesn't have to hit him.

Anyone who's played hockey their entire life I've spoken too says the same about him.

But whatever, everyone is entitled to an opinion.

Great coaches corner

Don't worry Don, I'm not entirely sure what Kulemin does either and haven't been sure for years.
- Sheppy99

too bad he is so slow he could not get out of the way of this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtj4VfK8sa0