could be. I was told this last night.
- Eklund

Linden said July 29th he was done with free agents. Plus they don't have the cap room.

Maybe you should send Shanny some screen shots from your xbox so he knows what he should be doing?
- KovyFan27

Xbox.

I never bought another system after the orig. Nintendo.

Still have that Bad Boy hooked up with Mike Tyson's Punch Out ready to go!

Why would Stamkos leave Tampa? They have a butt ton of good young players and prospects, finally became competitive last year, got way better this summer, and are only going to keep getting better...

Chances of subban are slim. Expecially if he signs long term. The chance of Stamkos is decent. But getting Babcock is very real. Only a few teams will be able to compete with the contract they will offer him.
- JVR_42_PK81

The only reason Babcock will only go to coach the Leafs is if he wants the challenge (and he is the kind of guy who likes a challenge).

Other teams probably won't offer him as much money as the Leafs, but they'll offer him close enough. And he's not the kind of guy that's going to make a decision like that just based on money.

Why would Stamkos leave Tampa? They have a butt ton of good young players and prospects, finally became competitive last year, got way better this summer, and are only going to keep getting better...
- KovyFan27

He hates the sun and doesn't care about winning or even making the playoffs.

Why would Stamkos leave Tampa? They have a butt ton of good young players and prospects, finally became competitive last year, got way better this summer, and are only going to keep getting better...
- KovyFan27

Bingo. I have Tampa as Cup contenders this year, barring injuries of course.

I'm pretty sure he wants to win a cup in his career.
- habfanforever

I certainly hope not

But srsly hope the contract term is shorter than 5 years

Subban is a huge d bag. I would love to have his skill on the team but I still would hate him whatever team he is on.
- JVR_42_PK81

It's kinda funny cause if Subban came to Toronto he could possibly become more of a lightning rod than Dion. Tho that lightning rod would contain much less hate.

He hates the sun and doesn't care about winning or even making the playoffs.
- noffsin6

and he wants media scrutiny, he hates privacy

Marty would be the better choice I believe - but will he bring his "I can still be a starter" drama
- MTL1

Speaking of Backups, what are you guys doing with poor Peter Budji ???

No Respeck from M.T.

Why would Stamkos leave Tampa? They have a butt ton of good young players and prospects, finally became competitive last year, got way better this summer, and are only going to keep getting better...
- KovyFan27

Stamkos wants recognition (see all the new commercials he's in)

Stamkos wants to play for the true Blue and White.

I really hope the best for the Lightning and Stamkos for the next 2 years.

Del Zotto may end up being the UFA steal of the summer.


P.K. Should take a two year deal and then bounce out of MTL.

He hates M.T. And for good reason...
- Byfuglien Ate Me

I suggest people start getting in touch with existing information before throwing BS all the time.

I suggest people start getting in touch with existing information before throwing BS all the time.
- soad_live

Well you in the wrong place brotha!

"*Hearing a deal could be very close and that PK is mulling it over right now"

With his arb case tomorrow thats a shocker!!!! Are you fcking kidding me Ek?
- whipper334

Was gonna be my statement exactly. Sometimes just astounds me.

I suggest people start getting in touch with existing information before throwing BS all the time.
- soad_live

I agree with you but if this does turn out to be a 1 or 2 year deal I think he will bounce as a UFA.

Was gonna be my statement exactly. Sometimes just astounds me.
- chinaski08

No doubt!

Well you in the wrong place brotha!
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Just for your information, MB has qualified for a 1 year deal on arbitration and thats non negociable.

Stamkos wants recognition (see all the new commercials he's in)

Stamkos wants to play for the true Blue and White.

I really hope the best for the Lightning and Stamkos for the next 2 years.
- LeafsOneBillion

make it 12 years. When he's won enough cups and is ready to retire, he'll humor Toronto with his presence

I agree with you but if this does turn out to be a 1 or 2 year deal I think he will bounce as a UFA.
- whipper334

It can't be 2 years now.

It can't be 2 years now.
- soad_live

Ahhh! Minimum 1 now or what?

I agree with you but if this does turn out to be a 1 or 2 year deal I think he will bounce as a UFA.
- whipper334

Put it however you want. If it goes to arbitration and he doesn't want to sign with Montreal, do you really think they'll let him play out his contract?

Ahhh! Minimum 1 now or what?
- whipper334

PK asked for arbitration, the team decides the length.

Ahhh! Minimum 1 now or what?
- whipper334

No, MB decided to offer only one year if it goes to arbitration, already settled.

So its one year or long term.

The only reason Babcock will only go to coach the Leafs is if he wants the challenge (and he is the kind of guy who likes a challenge).

Other teams probably won't offer him as much money as the Leafs, but they'll offer him close enough. And he's not the kind of guy that's going to make a decision like that just based on money.
- noffsin6

Nothing to see here. Please disperse. If the Blues don't win the Cup this year (or come damn close to it) Hitch will be gone and Babcock will be behind the Blues' bench.

make it 12 years. When he's won enough cups and is ready to retire, he'll humor Toronto with his presence
- habfanforever

That's a good joke but if he wants to become most marketable players in the nhl he needs to play with the Leafs in his prime.

That's a good joke but if he wants to become most marketable players in the nhl he needs to play with the Leafs in his prime.
- LeafsOneBillion