Nice - it'll be like the Jason Blake years in redux.
- The Law

It def will be if they also get Toskala/Raycroft .895 goalie tendin

http://www.tsn.ca/kings-r...ng-on-settlement-1.373302

There ya go, Wedgie.
- markmark

If they settle, I still find it unfair that they will be completely free of any cap implications

Also, prior to last season, Bozak finished with 39 ESP... 2 behind Turris... in 58 games.


It's almost as if switching from a run and gun to turtle and turtle might have had a negative impact on his scoring.
- Feeling Glucky?

And then place that in the context of ES goals against. He and his line has been the worst in the NHL for multiple years whether they try to score irresponsibly or while trying to play some 2 way hockey.

So um......Go Leafs Go, yes?

Turris to Kadri is probably a closer comparison. And it's going to be a poop year and I'm actually interested to see how some guys perform without Kessel. Maybe a simple possession game with help some of these guys.
- The Law

Interestingly enough, according to OwnThePuck, the difference between Bozak and Turris is the same as the difference between Turris and Kadri.
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Full disclosure: I have no clue what these tables mean or how accurate they are.

It def will be if they also get Toskala/Raycroft .895 goalie tendin
- senstroll

What's are motto this year? #matthew16 or something like that? I'm trying to find ways to appreciate October - March but really April can't get here fast enough.

You'll be proven right when a guy like Nylander finally gets his shot and shows he belongs? How are you going to prove that he would have done that without the extra time in the AHL, or that would have been better for the team and their rebuild?
- 1979AD

Nylander being here today or three from now will make no difference without a solid core of veteran players that have been here for 5 years as a foundation. I'm telling you right now that this Detroit model that is dancing in the heads of Leafs fans will not take hold for the foreseeable future.

yea... we can make a bet thread to keep track of the bets around here
- Feeling Glucky?

The players are saying babcocks System is more complicated than the past years ones..... Yeah no kidding.
- burn

you mean its more complex than shinny?

And then place that in the context of ES goals against. He and his line has been the worst in the NHL for multiple years whether they try to score irresponsibly or while trying to play some 2 way hockey.
- The Law

Well, Bozak was a +3 that year... and sadly, Bernier and Reimer are no healthy Craig Anderson.

Funny enough, without a healthy Craig Anderson, all of Turris's even strength points this last season only amounted to a +5, when putting them in context with ES goals against.


hmm.

If they settle, I still find it unfair that they will be completely free of any cap implications
- ILoveLamp

Absolutment. But the season starts tonight. Draft pick forfeiture a la NJ Devils?

Absolutment. But the season starts tonight. Draft pick forfeiture a la NJ Devils?
- markmark

The one they got back eventually?

If they settle, I still find it unfair that they will be completely free of any cap implications
- ILoveLamp

Bobby Mac hints at it but the main settlement is between the PA/MR and the Kings. That's just $$ so it's the easier part. Getting 29 GM's to agree to 'forgive' the Kings and give them more cap flexibility is going to be the bigger hurdle.

Given what I know/have read it looked to me like the PA had to feel good about this case so I'm not sure why the other GM's would give the Kings an inch of room on this one.

The one they got back eventually?
- LeafMan

yes ma'am.

Well, Bozak was a +3 that year... and sadly, Bernier and Reimer are no healthy Craig Anderson.

Funny enough, without a healthy Craig Anderson, all of Turris's even strength points this last season only amounted to a +5, when putting them in context with ES goals against.


hmm.
- Feeling Glucky?

PLEASE STOP

you are comparing an undrafted college FA to a top 10 pick

if turris had kessel on his wing his numbers would have been inflate 20-25% too.. just like Bozak's were.

And then place that in the context of ES goals against. He and his line has been the worst in the NHL for multiple years whether they try to score irresponsibly or while trying to play some 2 way hockey.
- The Law

The Law is on fiah today.

Bobby Mac hints at it but the main settlement is between the PA/MR and the Kings. That's just $$ so it's the easier part. Getting 29 GM's to agree to 'forgive' the Kings and give them more cap flexibility is going to be the bigger hurdle.

Given what I know/have read it looked to me like the PA had to feel good about this case so I'm not sure why the other GM's would give the Kings an inch of room on this one.
- The Law

didn't the NHL approve of Richard's contract being terminated?

How can they approve something and then punish the team for it?

What's are motto this year? #matthew16 or something like that? I'm trying to find ways to appreciate October - March but really April can't get here fast enough.
- The Law

seriously... watching and hoping for losses grinds you down as a fan

The Law is on fiah today.
- 1979AD

His caresi is high.

Nylander being here today or three from now will make no difference without a solid core of veteran players that have been here for 5 years as a foundation. I'm telling you right now that this Detroit model that is dancing in the heads of Leafs fans will not take hold for the foreseeable future.
- LeafMan

I hear ya, I was just wondering how you were going to be proven right.

I hear ya, I was just wondering how you were going to be proven right.
- 1979AD

I figure I'm always right so no argument was needed, ha!

PLEASE STOP

you are comparing an undrafted college FA to a top 10 pick

if turris had kessel on his wing his numbers would have been inflate 20-25% too.. just like Bozak's were.
- Dozzer

I'd never dream of comparing an undrafted player like Martin St. Louis to a #1 overall pick like Stephan or Daigle!

Draft position means nothing when comparing what they're actually doing on the ice.

Turris's numbers are inflated by playing with a d-man who wins the Norris without ever visiting his own zone.

Bobby Mac hints at it but the main settlement is between the PA/MR and the Kings. That's just $$ so it's the easier part. Getting 29 GM's to agree to 'forgive' the Kings and give them more cap flexibility is going to be the bigger hurdle.

Given what I know/have read it looked to me like the PA had to feel good about this case so I'm not sure why the other GM's would give the Kings an inch of room on this one.
- The Law

If the other GM's give some room it's because they want to get out from other contracts in a similar fashion. The rich teams have no problem tossing money at this type of stuff.

I was really, really hoping to be able to cut my cable.

We aren't there yet.
- Atomic Wedgie

I gave it a good look also Wedgie.

I could live with the standard def sports although that was a drawback.

I just figured that keeping cable was the path of least resistance for my wife and son. I use Kodi for movies, and binge watching TV series. I have a lot less download headaches and security concerns now

I'd never dream of comparing an undrafted player like Martin St. Louis to a #1 overall pick like Stephan or Daigle!

Draft position means nothing when comparing what they're actually doing on the ice.

Turris's numbers are inflated by playing with a d-man who wins the Norris without ever visiting his own zone.
- Feeling Glucky?

You two still at it over mediocre players?