What do you think he signs at? I'm still going with my 9 mill guess.
- Yeti1181

9.1 million.. er.. this isn't Price is Right.

9.1 million.. er.. this isn't Price is Right.
- YzermanIsTheMan

You're that guy eh?

Eh, I don't believe they were going after too many players at this point. Like, really, were they trying to sign Vanek, Stralman or Nisk? Highly doubt that.

I'm still under the impression the Leafs brass want another homerun prospect to go with a young core. Let's say an Eichel next year. So, between Nylander, Johnson, Brown, and "Eichel" with a young group of Rielly, Gardiner, Kadri, JVR and Bernier. And in their prime vets Kessel, Phaneuf and Lupul, gives them some good deep players up front.

Don't forget the defensive prospects either. Loov, Granberg, Finn and Nilsson look really good coming up to. Perhaps I'm being the forever optimist, but the depth is starting to come along.
- Viktory

IMO, team's a lot closer to the playoffs than a lottery pick, as it stands. All the moves made were to change some of the biggest flaws with the way the team played (poor defense, only 3 lines, low energy).

Even if they do fall flat again, it's not the GMs intention. The moves all had a clear purpose.

You're that guy eh?
- Yeti1181

YOU JUST WON A BRAND NEW SUBBAAANNNNNNN!! *Price is Right music, jumping up and down, screaming*

YOU JUST WON A BRAND NEW SUBBAAANNNNNNN!! *Price is Right music, jumping up and down, screaming*
- YzermanIsTheMan

I miss Bob's classic "A NEW CAR!"


Drew just can't get the job done in that regard

I miss Bob's classic "A NEW CAR!"


Drew just can't get the job done in that regard
- TheThrill

That was Bob's announcer, Rod Rodding..

The new models, never put on swim suits when they give away hot tubs or motor boats either.. Drag.

Phil for 8 million is a steal BTW. Thank god we signed him.

I miss Bob's classic "A NEW CAR!"


Drew just can't get the job done in that regard
- TheThrill

What bixll said.. but yeah, Drew is to Price is Right, what Wayne Brady is to black comedy.

Phil for 8 million is a steal BTW. Thank god we signed him.
- RogerRoeper

- Pecafan Fan

What is funny about that..

I think Boy Gorges would have looked good in T.O.

Habs are going to sign Subban to big $$$ and picked up Weaver for cheap.
- Garnie

yup. He's not a superstar or anything, but he would have been a suitable partner for Phaneuf... something the Leafs are either going to go into the season without, or have to pay more than Franson for.

What is funny about that..
- bixll

A STEAL!

leafs might have gotten the steal of the draft
- senstroll

As my grandmother would say when something rare but good happened. "Something just died in the woods today".
I guess a Ying and Yang thing but in Ukranian.

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.
- Feeling Glucky?

asp, I may have missed it, but where's the snarky response trying to spin this into a homer post?

- Pecafan Fan

Second in points the last 3 NHL seasons. Only Giroux has scored more. What's so funny? He's not worth 8 million?

A STEAL!
- Pecafan Fan

So how much is Phil Kessel worth. Do tell.

Second in points the last 3 NHL seasons. Only Giroux has scored more. What's so funny? He's not worth 8 million?
- RogerRoeper

He is.

As my grandmother would say when something rare but good happened. "Something just died in the woods today".
I guess a Ying and Yang thing but in Ukranian.
- Woderwick

eastern european sayings are insane.

In Romanian, "your midwife on ice" and "your mother's easter" are common phrases when you're annoyed.

So how much is Phil Kessel worth. Do tell.
- RogerRoeper

If he's WORTH 8 million, how is he a STEAL at 8 million?

asp, I may have missed it, but where's the snarky response trying to spin this into a homer post?
- Feeling Glucky?

I missed that post.

If he's WORTH 8 million, how is he a STEAL at 8 million?
- Pecafan Fan

he will be a steal in a few years, when 60 point players are looking for the same contract.

If he's WORTH 8 million, how is he a STEAL at 8 million?
- Pecafan Fan

But no one has said he's worth 8 million. So why are you laughing? I did not say he's worth 8 million.

I missed that post.
- Pecafan Fan

please don't disappoint me.

he will be a steal in a few years, when 60 point players are looking for the same contract.
- Feeling Glucky?

Nah, there's usually a lockout when that begins to happen.

Second in points the last 3 NHL seasons. Only Giroux has scored more. What's so funny? He's not worth 8 million?
- RogerRoeper

I think $8M and "a steal" is funny.