wait til that pipeline comes in

it will go right back up

also.. its not so much that its plunging as the US is artificially propping theirs up.. combo of both really.
- Dozzer

I heard the US is stopping the one through Nebraska or something?

I think players enjoy playing for their hometown team MORE so than other teams. But I think the vast majority base 90% of their decision on $$$$$$$$$.

I think their are a lot of factors that go into that decision but I think "hometown" is a minor one unless there are circumstances besides "LOVED THEM AS A KID". (aka Paul Ranger with his wife)

no he didnt. toronto had to outbid i believe ottawa for his services.

a player isnt going to toss away 1 to 2 million dollars just to play for his fav team.. thats a fairytale
- Dozzer

You really think that? I see hometown discounts during resigns all the time. UFA discounts are just how much you won't over pay. Cause everything is.

Ottawa is still close enough for family.

Dozzer please explain that pay cut doesn't equal getting underpaid/still overpaid.

The frenchies don't seem to understand this concept. Must still be bitter about Gomez.

Yes, clarksons been poop and is getting paid right now more than what he brings. That's not the point.
- CanadianBodmon

Funny how he ended up disagreeing with you.

Yes. For two very very good reasons.
1. The Leafs are in a playoff position; (they want him)
2. Bolland isn't healthy. (other teams don't want him)
- The Law

Ok. Very short-sighted and optimistic IMO.

Funny how he ended up disagreeing with you.
- Scabeh

he disagrees with everything.

if you put more effort into uselessly trolling you'd be aware of this..

Funny how he ended up disagreeing with you.
- Scabeh

Eh, Dozzers a Richard.

Goes against everyone and everything. Haven't you read his new leafs blog?

Dear Leaf fans,

I hate everything.

Sincerely,

Dozzer.

he disagrees with everything.

if you put more effort into uselessly trolling you'd be aware of this..
- joel878

I never troll.

he disagrees with everything.

if you put more effort into uselessly trolling you'd be aware of this..
- joel878

said that same time

said that same time
- CanadianBodmon

David Alter @DavidAlter590
Dave Bolland is practicing but has switched to a maroon (non healthy) jersey instead of the line jersey he had before. That can't be good.

David Alter @DavidAlter590
Bolland did leave practice a little bit early yesterday. We'll get an update later.
- Fruitcakenipple

there you go.
Its done.

Bolland wont be traded

no he didnt. toronto had to outbid i believe ottawa for his services.

a player isnt going to toss away 1 to 2 million dollars just to play for his fav team.. thats a fairytale
- Dozzer

No Edmonton had offered more per year.

said that same time
- CanadianBodmon

- markmark

Epic. Step Brothers is awesome. Best scene.

Ok. Very short-sighted and optimistic IMO.
- markmark

But kinda true.
Bolland has been huge in the playoffs and was integral with blackhawks during their two cup wins.
Nonis wont get a great value (if anything) for bolland right now.
Dont trade him.

Can't see Nonis making a deadline deal unless he is able to find a low cost shutdown D man. We could use another one of them.

Can't see Nonis making a deadline deal unless he is able to find a low cost shutdown D man. We could use another one of them.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Wasnt Kostka on waivers

Alright, since there is nothing else to discuss. Lets flesh this out a bit.

Possible Bolland Scenarios:

1) Get's healthy in the next few games, comes back and plays well. Gets signed for 3.75-4.

2) Get's healthy in the next few games, comes back and plays well. Gets signed for 5+ because it's Toronto.

3) Get's healthy in the next few games, comes back and plays terrible. Gets signed for 3.75-4 anyways.

4) Get's healthy in the next few games, comes back and plays terrible. Gets signed for 5+ anyways because it's Toronto.

5) Get's healthy in time for playoffs. Plays well. Gets signed for 3.75-4.

6) Get's healthy in time for playoffs. Plays well. Gets signed for 5+ because its Toronto.

7) Doesn't come back this season at all. Hits UFA.

8) Doesn't come back this season at all. Get's 5+ because its Toronto.

9) Doesn't come back this season at all. Gets 3.5-4.

10) Traded for peanuts in the next 6 days.

What did I miss? What is likely?

Wasnt Kostka on waivers

- top shelf 15

Already have a junk 7dman....No thanks

Can't see Nonis making a deadline deal unless he is able to find a low cost shutdown D man. We could use another one of them.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Exactly, unless someone throws something at him from left field that he cant resist.

He should get rid of Orr though

Wasnt Kostka on waivers

- top shelf 15

Claimed by Tampa.

Dozzer please explain that pay cut doesn't equal getting underpaid/still overpaid.

The frenchies don't seem to understand this concept. Must still be bitter about Gomez.

Yes, clarksons been poop and is getting paid right now more than what he brings. That's not the point.
- CanadianBodmon

its simple

contracts always seem a bit heavy at the top of the contract.

Funny how he ended up disagreeing with you.
- Scabeh

about the hometown discount yes.

they belong in the realm of jack and the beanstock

Claimed by Tampa.
- markmark

AULIE KOSTKA

THE WALL OF LIGHTNING

Alright, since there is nothing else to discuss. Lets flesh this out a bit.

Possible Bolland Scenarios:

1) Get's healthy in the next few games, comes back and plays well. Gets signed for 3.75-4.

2) Get's healthy in the next few games, comes back and plays well. Gets signed for 5+ because it's Toronto.

3) Get's healthy in the next few games, comes back and plays terrible. Gets signed for 3.75-4 anyways.

4) Get's healthy in the next few games, comes back and plays terrible. Gets signed for 5+ anyways because it's Toronto.

5) Get's healthy in time for playoffs. Plays well. Gets signed for 3.75-4.

6) Get's healthy in time for playoffs. Plays well. Gets signed for 5+ because its Toronto.

7) Doesn't come back this season at all. Hits UFA.

8) Doesn't come back this season at all. Get's 5+ because its Toronto.

9) Doesn't come back this season at all. Gets 3.5-4.

10) Traded for peanuts in the next 6 days.

What did I miss? What is likely?
- markmark

Gets healthy, comes back...plays great for several games...get injured in the middle of march and is out for the rest of the season