this year has been a tough one for the leafs.

players snubbing them, UFAs leaving, no trade clauses used to avoid the leafs sweater.

i wonder what it is? i know carlyle isnt exactly known as a player friendly coach.. maybe it has to do with that?
- Dozzer

Playing under a Microscope... Is my guess.

“That might mean we abandon the checking-line role for (some) games. We think we’re overtaxing Jay McClement, playing him way too much. It shows in our penalty killing and his ability to continue to provide energy.

leave the sigh out of it, sassy.


Never heard that rule before.

Dumb rule.

But is it tampering to talk to him? Even if you don't offer sheet him, just tell him to hold out for a trade
- Feeling Glucky?

I've never been called sassy before


And sadly, yes. That would be all kinds of tampering

Does anyone know how the new broadcasting schedule is going to work for televised games this season? Normally, being in NB, I would have to purchase the Center Ice package in order to tune into the Leafs games, but this year, with a lot of games being aired on City TV, I'm wondering if it's really necessary to spend the $200 on Center Ice. I've also heard that Rogers is lifting the black outs on all the Sportsnet channels, has anyone heard this?

If there are no regional blackouts, and games are all aired on CBC, City, and Sportsnet, I would assume I don't need to buy the package - however the 1st game of the year is being aired on City (I do believe) and I'd hate to miss it simply because I didn't get Center Ice

Sorry this is off topic, I'm just curious to know if there are concrete answers on how games will be televised outside of the GTA

Thanks

Playing under a Microscope... Is my guess.
- bixll

some guys want that.. some dont.. i get that

it just seems a little weighted to the one side this year

“That might mean we abandon the checking-line role for (some) games. We think we’re overtaxing Jay McClement, playing him way too much. It shows in our penalty killing and his ability to continue to provide energy.
- PinkSock

I woulda brought him back, with Holland/Santa as the 3rd line centers.

I've never been called sassy before


And sadly, yes. That would be all kinds of tampering
- lumlums

But he's a free agent!

The leafs dont need anymore overpriced UFA,s ,their kids get a shot this year.Let the chips fall where they may .Their top 6 wingers are still the best in the east ,they are going to score. A modest bump in growth of their young defense,and they should be able to compete in a very weak east

this year has been a tough one for the leafs.

players snubbing them, UFAs leaving, no trade clauses used to avoid the leafs sweater.

i wonder what it is? i know carlyle isnt exactly known as a player friendly coach.. maybe it has to do with that?
- Dozzer

Jesus Bruce!!! Gorges don't want to play for no rival. Simple as that!

DEAL WITH IT!

Does anyone know how the new broadcasting schedule is going to work for televised games this season? Normally, being in NB, I would have to purchase the Center Ice package in order to tune into the Leafs games, but this year, with a lot of games being aired on City TV, I'm wondering if it's really necessary to spend the $200 on Center Ice. I've also heard that Rogers is lifting the black outs on all the Sportsnet channels, has anyone heard this?

If there are no regional blackouts, and games are all aired on CBC, City, and Sportsnet, I would assume I don't need to buy the package - however the 1st game of the year is being aired on City (I do believe) and I'd hate to miss it simply because I didn't get Center Ice

Sorry this is off topic, I'm just curious to know if there are concrete answers on how games will be televised outside of the GTA

Thanks
- jakrabbit

1st game is on sportsnet I believe

Wonder what's going to happen wih Franson, I'd say he's getting traded, but for what?

Wonder what's going to happen wih Franson, I'd say he's getting traded, but for what?
- peddy-93

I would take what for him.

Jesus Bruce!!! Gorges don't want to play for no rival. Simple as that!

DEAL WITH IT!
- Not_Stee

the sabres are a bigger rival to montreal anymore

age and too much ice time
- Sammich

ok consensus seems to be just over used.

its possible.
i think he would have still be useful for a cheap deal... no need to play him 17 mins this coming season.

oh well

I would take what for him.
- Woderwick

Franson traded for What and a conditional 7th

I would take what for him.
- Woderwick

Haha, I'm one that believes he'll be much better away from Carlyle. Everyone scolded him for his turnovers but Franson is good at breakout passes and able to keep possession, only problem is his wingers were often eating pogo sticks at the other teams blue line.

Jesus Bruce!!! Gorges don't want to play for no rival. Simple as that!

DEAL WITH IT!
- Not_Stee

Buffalo isn't a rival??


EDIT: But I'm glad he chose not to come here.

ok consensus seems to be just over used.

its possible.
i think he would have still be useful for a cheap deal... no need to play him 17 mins this coming season.

oh well
- senstroll

Conditioning must have been a but of an issue. He took more lazy penalties last year as well...another sign.

ok consensus seems to be just over used.

its possible.
i think he would have still be useful for a cheap deal... no need to play him 17 mins this coming season.

oh well
- senstroll

I disagree. The NHL is changing and having a guy with almost no offensive abilities play a Centre position in your lineup is a problem. Why? Well, if the centre ahead of him in the depth chart is injured, you need him to step up.

McClement had the chance to step up and provide some offense, and failed. While doing so, he also failed at defense, which was supposed to be his specialty.

the sabres are a bigger rival to montreal anymore
- Dozzer

Real reason we're pissed cuz he picked them... not just because he snubbed us.

Say-La-Vee. Let's move on.

*Josh Gorges reads HB, requests trade to Leafs*

Real reason we're pissed cuz he picked them... not just because he snubbed us.

Say-La-Vee. Let's move on.

*Josh Gorges reads HB, requests trade to Leafs*

- Not_Stee

are you drunk already?

i was just making a point that the leafs havent had much luck wooing people here this summer

this year has been a tough one for the leafs.

players snubbing them, UFAs leaving, no trade clauses used to avoid the leafs sweater.

i wonder what it is? i know carlyle isnt exactly known as a player friendly coach.. maybe it has to do with that?
- Dozzer

Randy Carlyle is a good coach. He is better than most in the NHL despite his criticism lately. I can't see it being that. It's just most players are too much of a female dog to play in the biggest hockey market in the NHL. There is a lot of pressure playing for the leafs especially after last year. Most players aren't up for the challenge. It really pisses me off how much Canadians don't want to play in Toronto or for any Canadian city for that matter. It seems like Americans and Europeans have no problem playing in Canada but MOST not all Canadians can't play in Canada.

Um... why was that deleted?

are you drunk already?

i was just making a point that the leafs havent had much luck wooing people here this summer
- Dozzer

1. Getting there... working night shift now.

2. Agreed, but we can't start crying like little girls is what I'm saying.

are you drunk already?

i was just making a point that the leafs havent had much luck wooing people here this summer
- Dozzer

Agreed but it may have been in our favour this time.