A word of caution. Matthews missed the last draft by only a few days. He is the old man of this draft. Yakupov was the last "older" player taken at #1. Couturier was an older player, led draft speculation going into his last year but stumbled on closer examination.

The Finns are deserving of some attention. All of them will be playing in the world championship and it will be worth the time to make some comparisons.
- spatso

Garf? Is that you, you cheeky monkey. You're not fooling us.

Man, remind me to NEVER use short form on any word EVER again. 62,000 word post, you should realize it was intentional.
My apologies, i'll clean my act up & do my very best to be a better/more "accurate" speller from now on.
And i'm a troll LOL.

- LakesideBlues

Thank you.

- Aetherial

Clown.

Lunacy ? Bannable ? Nonsense? Best player in the draft ? ALL your opinion LOL

News flash, Laine is NOT crap. He's being compared to Ovenchicken, & as you well know by now, Matthews isn't a lock to go first. How's that for lunacy.
Calling for a ban because somebody elses opinion differs from yours... man that's like telling on me to the teacher in 3rd grade.

I'll say this, using your tone - If you think Tor mngmnt isn't considering these options then you need to get your head out of your ass....
- LakesideBlues

That isn't my opinion.

Yes Mathews is a lock for first.

The leafs aren't concidering not taking the franchise centerman, and if you think otherwise it's more than just your head up your ass.

I usually don't but I'm thirsty for Spatso tears.
- systemtool

You should never feed the beast. Don't let your emotions always run ahead of your logic.

Like finding a wallet.
- systemtool

Actually, more like losing your wallet.

Guys, i know i'm a noob here, & i expect some hazing, but i love my Leafs & i always have. This an opinion based forum if i recall. I'm giving my opinion based on playing the game for 20 yrs, & being a "Leafer" for 40. You guys are like a pack of wolves for christ sake. Put your (frank)ing spears away or i'll tell the teacher.
- LakesideBlues

An avatar that wasn't a troll might have helped

Clown.
- LakesideBlues

Well now that is not very neighbourly of you.

Like finding a wallet.
- systemtool

Guys, i know i'm a noob here, & i expect some hazing, but i love my Leafs & i always have. This an opinion based forum if i recall. I'm giving my opinion based on playing the game for 20 yrs, & being a "Leafer" for 40. You guys are like a pack of wolves for christ sake. Put your (frank)ing spears away or i'll tell the teacher.
- LakesideBlues

opinions are welcomed but leave you're attitude at the the door please.

Guys, i know i'm a noob here, & i expect some hazing, but i love my Leafs & i always have. This an opinion based forum if i recall. I'm giving my opinion based on playing the game for 20 yrs, & being a "Leafer" for 40. You guys are like a pack of wolves for christ sake. Put your (frank)ing spears away or i'll tell the teacher.
- LakesideBlues

So don't go suggesting that we trade Matthews!!!

As it stands, we can run Matthews-Nylander-Kadri down the middle with Marner on the wing for less than the cost of say, RoR.

If you have that choice, you take it...

Guys, i know i'm a noob here, & i expect some hazing, but i love my Leafs & i always have. This an opinion based forum if i recall. I'm giving my opinion based on playing the game for 20 yrs, & being a "Leafer" for 40. You guys are like a pack of wolves for christ sake. Put your (frank)ing spears away or i'll tell the teacher.
- LakesideBlues

You'll have to wait until I am done with her.

Spatso here making a fool of himself as usual. Hilarious trade proposals . This is going to be a long and entertaining time till June 24.

You'll have to wait until I am done with her.
- bixll

You were probably done before you finished typing that sentence!

You were probably done before you finished typing that sentence!
- Aetherial

Not at my age..

That isn't my opinion.

Yes Mathews is a lock for first.

The leafs aren't concidering not taking the franchise centerman, and if you think otherwise it's more than just your head up your ass.
- burn

I think he likely will be the #1. But it would be negligent to shut the door on other options. Mackenzie indicates the Finns (Laine) in particular has closed the gap in the minds of some scouts. Let's see what happens in Russia over the next few weeks.
http://www.tsn.ca/laine-c...n-draft-rankings-1.478128

opinions are welcomed but leave you're attitude at the the door please.
- zazzle

yeah before bruce banner comes in with the hammer

Spatso here making a fool of himself as usual. Hilarious trade proposals . This is going to be a long and entertaining time till June 24.




- burn

All we need is Glak to complete the tri-fector

I think he likely will be the #1. But it would be negligent to shut the door on other options. Mackenzie indicates the Finns (Laine) in particular has closed the gap in the minds of some scouts. Let's see what happens in Russia over the next few weeks.
http://www.tsn.ca/laine-c...n-draft-rankings-1.478128
- spatso

Do you believe Shanny and Hunter have completely ruled out anyone else?

An avatar that wasn't a troll might have helped
- Aetherial

Never thought it would imply that i'm a troll. Just thought it would be cool to post a family pic geeesh.

Not at my age..
- bixll

Wait til you get to be my age and you can't wait to be done so you can go to sleep

All we need is Glak to complete the tri-fector
- walshyleafsfan

All we really need to cap off this summer, would be a Calder Cup victory to go along with getting the #1..

I think he likely will be the #1. But it would be negligent to shut the door on other options. Mackenzie indicates the Finns (Laine) in particular has closed the gap in the minds of some scouts. Let's see what happens in Russia over the next few weeks.
http://www.tsn.ca/laine-c...n-draft-rankings-1.478128
- spatso

Thanks tips.

Mathews was fantastic at the wjc. He's the big center the leafs need. The end.

Wait til you get to be my age and you can't wait to be done so you can go to sleep
- Aetherial

I will be 50 this year, if I wait any longer..


Wait... what were we talking about..

All we need is Glak to complete the tri-fector
- walshyleafsfan