So you give me a thumbs up after saying to sit on a thumb.
Point remains, Kane is a top 2-3 winger in the league.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Indeed.

So you give me a thumbs up after saying to sit on a thumb.
Point remains, Kane is a top 2-3 winger in the league.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Here, have another

Kane and Toews are the heart and offensive core of a multiple cup winning team.

Would you pay Gaborik the same as you'd pay Kane?



Now, I understand that it makes you feel good to think that Kessel took a pay cut to remain in Toronto. But the fact is, his resume isn't as good as those 2 guys.
- Pecafan Fan

Pretty much

On that line, I still think the original Planet of the Apes is still the best one to date of all the movie remakes and sequels.
- LeafMan

Classic.

He was lightning quick.
- Woderwick

hey that's what my wife said

My ears are burning.
- LeafMan

Penicillin, oh.... different burning.

That's what Chicago does right, and what makes them a threat every year. They shed the members of the supporting cast that want too much, and let the youngsters that have been training for that role step in, while their key players stay constant.

I think Toronto's trying to do something similar... they just overestimated Clarkson. But a look at their signings this year- and you'll see a bunch of short-term contracts for supporting guys like Santorelli that will likely be replaced by younger guys next year, while the top-6 guys (JVR, Kessel, Lupul... Bozak .....Clarkson) are signed long term. And the supporting guys who wanted big $$? Bolland, Kulemin? Gone.
- Feeling Glucky?

Explains why they offered Bolland a long term, big money deal.

My ears are burning.
- LeafMan

like you care

move on...I hated you once too!!!

So you give me a thumbs up after saying to sit on a thumb.
Point remains, Kane is a top 2-3 winger in the league.
- YzermanIsTheMan

I'm in your camp....this one time.

like you care

move on...I hated you once too!!!
- Garnie

Aha, so I'm misunderstood.

like you care

move on...I hated you once too!!!
- Garnie

Don't worry we both still hate you

hey that's what my wife said
- Garnie

oops

Kane and Toews are the heart and offensive core of a multiple cup winning team.

Would you pay Gaborik the same as you'd pay Kane?



Now, I understand that it makes you feel good to think that Kessel took a pay cut to remain in Toronto. But the fact is, his resume isn't as good as those 2 guys.
- Pecafan Fan

I don't think Kessel took a big pay cut to stay with the Leafs. While he's a fantastic player, I don't think he's equal to those guys, 1M less is fair. And then he was signed a season earlier under a lower cap number, so another mill off is fair.

And no, I wouldn't pay Gaborik the same as Kane, because I don't believe he'll be as valuable a piece going forward.

Don't worry we both still hate you
- Yeti1181

did you get your delivery service up and running?

Aha, so I'm misunderstood.
- LeafMan

yes, that's it!!!

I could easily think of 10 players better than Kane. Toews deserves it, but I don't think Kane does.. Just my opinion.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

With no Kane Chicago would have no Cups.

did you get your delivery service up and running?
- Garnie

Yep just working on getting the name out there now.

So you give me a thumbs up after saying to sit on a thumb.
Point remains, Kane is a top 2-3 winger in the league.
- YzermanIsTheMan

We weren't talking about wingers.

But I'll gladly name 10 PLAYERS that are better.

Here, have another
- CanadianBodmon

That might be pushing the limits there.

With no Kane Chicago would have no Cups.
- Blazed

Kane just wishes he played with Kessel - the best player he's ever played with.

With no Kane Chicago would have no Cups.
- Blazed

Ok.

With no Kane Chicago would have no Cups.
- Blazed

If you put 4 beers in me, I'd happily argue that you could substitute Kessel for Kane and the 'hawks would still have two cups.

Toews is the straw that stirs that drink.

With no Kane Chicago would have no Cups.
- Blazed

I don't believe that...but 1 would really never know.

We weren't talking about wingers.

But I'll gladly name 10 PLAYERS that are better.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

He said wingers.

If I was the 'hawks, I'd put a contract in front of Toews and have him fill in the numbers.

I'm not as sold on Kane - don't get me wrong, I think he's world-elite - but in a perfect world, I wouldn't pay him as much. But as we know, it's not a perfect world, and it seems these guys have some sorta bromance agreement to get the same contracts. What'evs.

Good teams lock up their superstars.
- Atomic Wedgie

Either way they had to sign both. It's the only legitimate option without being thrown through the wringer. The complimentary guys are not easy to come by, but certainly much more readily replaceable than Toews or Kane. Now if they think some guys (Saad for instance) can take a step forward - guys like Hossa and Sharp, who are looking to re-up a fatty contract, become expendable. With those guys you can trade for a very good prospect/draft picks and continue to develop those already in the mix.