yup. sure seems like rutherford is under some pressure to win now.

a scenario that could lead him to overpaying with future assets for immediate results - again.
- Tumbleweed

What "future assets"?
They traded everything away already

Toronto has no need at center if there isn't a Kessel
- the_eye

Perhaps, but they don't really have any C in their system outside of Nylander and aren't likely to get one at this draft either...but there are a number of good wingers at the top of the draft. Plus, O'Reilly is a much more complete player than Kessel and much more inline with what Babcock likes on his roster.

Perhaps, but they don't really have any C in their system outside of Nylander and aren't likely to get one at this draft either...but there are a number of good wingers at the top of the draft. Plus, O'Reilly is a much more complete player than Kessel and much more inline with what Babcock likes on his roster.
- mventres

Leafs already have 3 2nd line centers. last thing they need is one that's paid 7.5 million for 8 years.

What "future assets"?
They traded everything away already
- StargateSG1

the cupboards are nearly bare.

kapanen, some young d-men, draft picks.

would basically leave the cupboards empty to acquire kessel - will rutherford make the same mistake burke did?

Pittsburgh has made an offer for Kessel!

To Toronto: David Perron, Ben Lovejoy, and Pittsburgh's 1st round pick in 2015

To Pittsburgh: Phil Kessel, William Nylander,
and a lifetime supply of KFC chicken for Phil

Perhaps, but they don't really have any C in their system outside of Nylander and aren't likely to get one at this draft either...but there are a number of good wingers at the top of the draft. Plus, O'Reilly is a much more complete player than Kessel and much more inline with what Babcock likes on his roster.
- mventres

why aren't they getting one this draft? Marner and Strome are projected to be high end prospects.
without Kessel the Leafs won't need ROR

Pittsburgh has made an offer for Kessel!

To Toronto: David Perron, Ben Lovejoy, and Pittsburgh's 1st round pick in 2015

To Pittsburgh: Phil Kessel, William Nylander,
and a lifetime supply of KFC chicken for Phil
- Greene19

Leafs already have 3 2nd line centers. last thing they need is one that's paid 7.5 million for 8 years.
- HealthyScratch6

Well, I think O'Reilly can be a very good fit at #1 C in Babcock's system in TOR. Outside of maybe Nylander, who is very unproven, the rest of the TOR centers are useless...

Pittsburgh has made an offer for Kessel!

To Toronto: David Perron, Ben Lovejoy, and Pittsburgh's 1st round pick in 2015

To Pittsburgh: Phil Kessel, William Nylander,
and a lifetime supply of KFC chicken for Phil
- Greene19

they don't have a 1st, smarten up with your fake trade offers

why aren't they getting one this draft? Marner and Strome are projected to be high end prospects.
without Kessel the Leafs won't need ROR
- the_eye

Strome will probably be gone, Marner, if there, is more of a winger.

LMAO...awesome!

Pittsburgh has made an offer for Kessel!

To Toronto: David Perron, Ben Lovejoy, and Pittsburgh's 1st round pick in 2015

To Pittsburgh: Phil Kessel, William Nylander,
and a lifetime supply of KFC chicken for Phil
- Greene19

Rutherford is offering picks he doesn't have now?

And everybody knows kessel prefers burgers.

Well, I think O'Reilly can be a very good fit at #1 C in Babcock's system in TOR. Outside of maybe Nylander, who is very unproven, the rest of the TOR centers are useless...
- mventres

Kadri is useless?
wow

Kadri is useless?
wow
- the_eye

utterly useless

KFC chicken deal is final offer, take it, its a good deal.

Two cap dumps for the pens in one deal? Oh the leafs would be all over that
- Isles_since_6

Sutter is no cap dump. You're just being a jerk.

Kadri is useless?
wow
- the_eye

Some say a F'n joke lol

Well, I think O'Reilly can be a very good fit at #1 C in Babcock's system in TOR. Outside of maybe Nylander, who is very unproven, the rest of the TOR centers are useless...
- mventres

Kadri and Bozak are both solid 2nd line centers and Holland could be a serviceable 2nd line center in the near future.

With O'Reilly the leafs would be in the same boat as they've been for a long time. A good second line center playing up in the line up where he doesn't belong but the only difference is O'Reilly will be paid like an elite 1st line center. People are always talking about how bad Kessels contract is. O'Reilly's is going to be much worse.

Kadri and Bozak are both solid 2nd line centers and Holland could be a serviceable 2nd line center in the near future.

With O'Reilly the leafs would be in the same boat as they've been for a long time. A good second line center playing up in the line up where he doesn't belong but the only difference is O'Reilly will be paid like an elite 1st line center. People are always talking about how bad Kessels contract is. O'Reilly's is going to be much worse.
- HealthyScratch6

What? Kadri and Bozak suck. They are 2nd line C on TOR because the Leafs suck...on any decent team they are 3rd or 4th line C. Plus they are way overpaid...

I think you haven't seen O'Reilly play much, nor do you have any idea of the type of players Babcock likes on his teams. O'Reilly with Babcock would be a terrific fit. JVR + O'Reilly combination is the start to a very strong, and young, line.

Sutter is no cap dump. You're just being a jerk.
- Barnaby36

Oh please, every blog Ryan wilson puts up ends up with your fan base trying to figure out who would be stupid enough to take Sutter.

What? Kadri and Bozak suck. They are 2nd line C on TOR because the Leafs suck...on any decent team they are 3rd or 4th line C. Plus they are way overpaid...

I think you haven't seen O'Reilly play much, nor do you have any idea of the type of players Babcock likes on his teams. O'Reilly with Babcock would be a terrific fit. JVR + O'Reilly combination is the start to a very strong, and young, line.
- mventres

maybe so, but Kadri would still be the second line center
and he's not overpaid

What? Kadri and Bozak suck. They are 2nd line C on TOR because the Leafs suck...on any decent team they are 3rd or 4th line C. Plus they are way overpaid...

I think you haven't seen O'Reilly play much, nor do you have any idea of the type of players Babcock likes on his teams. O'Reilly with Babcock would be a terrific fit. JVR + O'Reilly combination is the start to a very strong, and young, line.
- mventres

bozak is a natural 3c.

kadri has top 6 offensive talent; but needs to do more with it.

maybe so, but Kadri would still be the second line center
- the_eye

on TOR, maybe, he is still a useless player on any other team

What? Kadri and Bozak suck. They are 2nd line C on TOR because the Leafs suck...on any decent team they are 3rd or 4th line C. Plus they are way overpaid...

I think you haven't seen O'Reilly play much, nor do you have any idea of the type of players Babcock likes on his teams. O'Reilly with Babcock would be a terrific fit. JVR + O'Reilly combination is the start to a very strong, and young, line.
- mventres

O'Reilly is looking for 7.5 million a year on the next contract.
Anyone who signs him for that crazy money is going to regret it quickly.

on TOR, maybe, he is still a useless player on any other team
- mventres

he'd be 3rd line on your team, but look who's in front of him
how is that useless