depth in the playoffs for a 3rd round pick or something like that. Depth is key when injuries start to pile up.
- DavidSuzuki

Raymond is available...
We'll take a couple of Blue Jays tickets and an Argo's jersey if you'll take him back (goes to Canucks fans too) but we'll want MLS tix and a Lion's jersey...

They have gotten the top prospect how many times.... yet still occupy the basement..... They Tank with out trying to tank.... Even with McJesus I am still in wait and see mode before I believe they will actually be a playoff team. And with how badly managed that team has been for soooo long. I couldn't stand that as a fan, Kudos to the fans there for still believing after being so bad for that long. I am quite happy Vans Management doesn't want to become the laughing stock of the league for 10+ yrs
- SMP8719

yea, Vancouver doesn't have to worry about becoming that.

yea, Vancouver doesn't have to worry about becoming that.
- Schenn-Sational!

Should be much better then Edmonton.... since we don't have K lowe for one
And we actually have some decent veteran players to teach the youth. How long it takes I guess depends on drafting and the returns we get from the veteran players. JB really has to learn to sell UFA's at the TDL.... that was a major mistake on his part.

Did Franson sign somewhere

Bottom dwellers AZ, Toronto, Carolina, NJ, Buff, Vancouver

not sure they are going to get that much at $2.3M cap hit unless they retain half... he is still a bottom six player and $2.3M might be a bit too much for teams come deadline day.
- richardson30

He's likely going to be top 6 with Leafs and get PP time though, which will inflate his stats. Career highs are more likely than not.

yea, Vancouver doesn't have to worry about becoming that.
- Schenn-Sational!

Not if Pegulaville has anything to say about it.

- Tangled

Pegulaville wanted 2 things this summer. Babcock and McDavid.

how'd that work out for them anyway? I forget

- Badge

Bottom dwellers AZ, Toronto, Carolina, NJ, Buff, Vancouver
- Popcorn Kid

I'm hoping New Jersey can get in the top three picks this year. A number one pick would be unreal and a first for us !

I'm hoping New Jersey can get in the top three picks this year. A number one pick would be unreal and a first for us !
- blizzzard

You guys had #2 before right? (Kirk Muller? Or was he 3?)

You guys had #2 before right? (Kirk Muller? Or was he 3?)
- Popcorn Kid

I think it was two and I think it was the Mario draft

I think it was two and I think it was the Mario draft
- blizzzard

Yeah Pittsburgh pulled shenanigans there

This is actually a very good pick up for the leafs. He is a total Mike Babcock tape player, big, works hard and Canadian. Expect him to be forced on the top line just like Babs did to Abby.

Is Eklund and his buds smoking crack or something. The Isles are definitely better than Detroit, Pittsburg, and Columbus. Both Pitt and CBJ have no defense whatsoever and Detroit has some extreme problems in goal

This is actually a very good pick up for the leafs. He is a total Mike Babcock tape player, big, works hard and Canadian. Expect him to be forced on the top line just like Babs did to Abby.
- Muskoka88

A TAPE PLAYER !!



I think that one is American though, not Canadian. But it's big and works hard.

Looks as though Stepan going to be traded for cap space

Not a big deal. Matthias will fill a roster spot for a season, maybe two if he plays well. Potting 20 goals is a bit of a long shot. He put up 18 last year, but only 27 points. I expect him to put up around 30 points, with 10-15 goals. All in all, this signing has no impact on the future of the franchise. Management simply needs a somewhat skilled forward to keep the team competitive while they rebuild.

Not if Pegulaville has anything to say about it.

- Tangled

You know who owns MLSE right?

Not a big deal. Matthias will fill a roster spot for a season, maybe two if he plays well. Potting 20 goals is a bit of a long shot. He put up 18 last year, but only 27 points. I expect him to put up around 30 points, with 10-15 goals. All in all, this signing has no impact on the future of the franchise. Management simply needs a somewhat skilled forward to keep the team competitive while they rebuild.
- MikeO37

I don't even know if he will put up those numbers.

I don't see a lot of great draft picks coming at the deadline for any of the Leafs signings.

They are basically warm, bodies while we actually try to develop prospects properly.

Looks as though Stepan going to be traded for cap space
- bigjoe88

Where are you gathering this information from

Looks as though Stepan going to be traded for cap space
- bigjoe88

E3

Should be much better then Edmonton.... since we don't have K lowe for one
And we actually have some decent veteran players to teach the youth. How long it takes I guess depends on drafting and the returns we get from the veteran players. JB really has to learn to sell UFA's at the TDL.... that was a major mistake on his part.
- SMP8719

I think more than anything, this is were Edmonton went wrong. Can't be easy to get said veterans when it's so difficult to sign free agents though.

Is Eklund and his buds smoking crack or something. The Isles are definitely better than Detroit, Pittsburg, and Columbus. Both Pitt and CBJ have no defense whatsoever and Detroit has some extreme problems in goal
- GODBLESSSHANNON

Possibly, but not definitely.
Pittsburgh has little defense, yeah, but their offense is extremely scary. The isles can't keep up with that kind of goal scoring.
CBJ doesn't need too much defense when their goalie is that good. Still, it's been hard to gauge because they haven't stayed healthy.
Detroit you are most likely better than. With that said, Mrazek and Howard aren't pushovers. They still have solid offense and defense.
Remember, you're an islanders fan. It's not quite time to get so confident yet.

Love what the Leafs are doing.......trade deadline is going to be exciting seeing all the prospects and draft pics come our way after Babcock gets these guys buffed so their value is high. Even if we are in a playoff run at the deadline we need to trade whomever can bring back good assets!