- Garnie

Oh yea..

Cool and all..

It's gonna be interesting if SJ wins game 6.. but they wont unless Jones goes all Hasek on their asses again..

- Garnie

I watched most of the game last night hoping to see Kessel holding the cup..

very 2013 leafs win for the shorks

Most are talking about the Leafs free agent focus being understandably placed on Stamkos; and most figure it will cost them a cap hit of between 9-11 million over 7 years. Most are also saying that we are about to draft the franchise cornerstone centre we have been craving since Mats' departure.

With the above in mind, would losing out on Stamkos actually be a bad thing when that $9-11 million could be re-allocated? I realise this is ambitious and that I am pipe-dreaming but why not shift the Stamkos focus to guys like Okposo and/or Lucic? Could you get them both for a combined $11-12 million cap hit (Lucic is asking LA for 6)?

Most are talking about the Leafs free agent focus being understandably placed on Stamkos; and most figure it will cost them a cap hit of between 9-11 million over 7 years. Most are also saying that we are about to draft the franchise cornerstone centre we have been craving since Mats' departure.

With the above in mind, would losing out on Stamkos actually be a bad thing when that $9-11 million could be re-allocated? I realise this is ambitious and that I am pipe-dreaming but why not shift the Stamkos focus to guys like Okposo and/or Lucic? Could you get them both for a combined $11-12 million cap hit (Lucic is asking LA for 6)?
- gamedaytix

To be completely honest, I'd rather have Stamkos than both Lucic and Okposo.

The Leafs have talented wingers in our prospect pool. They greatly lack center depth and defensive depth. After this year, especially if they can add Stamkos, with drafting Matthews, they will have pretty well solved the center puzzle for a good 7 years or so.

Then the focus will shift to defense and starting goaltending

To be completely honest, I'd rather have Stamkos than both Lucic and Okposo.

The Leafs have talented wingers in our prospect pool. They greatly lack center depth and defensive depth. After this year, especially if they can add Stamkos, with drafting Matthews, they will have pretty well solved the center puzzle for a good 7 years or so.

Then the focus will shift to defense and starting goaltending
- WingmanWillie

+1

Oh yea..

Cool and all..

It's gonna be interesting if SJ wins game 6.. but they wont unless Jones goes all Hasek on their asses again..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

who is Jones backup? Reimer's in the press box?

Most are talking about the Leafs free agent focus being understandably placed on Stamkos; and most figure it will cost them a cap hit of between 9-11 million over 7 years. Most are also saying that we are about to draft the franchise cornerstone centre we have been craving since Mats' departure.

With the above in mind, would losing out on Stamkos actually be a bad thing when that $9-11 million could be re-allocated? I realise this is ambitious and that I am pipe-dreaming but why not shift the Stamkos focus to guys like Okposo and/or Lucic? Could you get them both for a combined $11-12 million cap hit (Lucic is asking LA for 6)?
- gamedaytix

Who are you? Pat Quinn??

To be completely honest, I'd rather have Stamkos than both Lucic and Okposo.

The Leafs have talented wingers in our prospect pool. They greatly lack center depth and defensive depth. After this year, especially if they can add Stamkos, with drafting Matthews, they will have pretty well solved the center puzzle for a good 7 years or so.

Then the focus will shift to defense and starting goaltending
- WingmanWillie

x 0.006

That moment when you realize you traded for the wrong LAK backup goalie

Most are talking about the Leafs free agent focus being understandably placed on Stamkos; and most figure it will cost them a cap hit of between 9-11 million over 7 years. Most are also saying that we are about to draft the franchise cornerstone centre we have been craving since Mats' departure.

With the above in mind, would losing out on Stamkos actually be a bad thing when that $9-11 million could be re-allocated? I realise this is ambitious and that I am pipe-dreaming but why not shift the Stamkos focus to guys like Okposo and/or Lucic? Could you get them both for a combined $11-12 million cap hit (Lucic is asking LA for 6)?
- gamedaytix

Better to have 1guy that is better than 2 guys combined.

Most are talking about the Leafs free agent focus being understandably placed on Stamkos; and most figure it will cost them a cap hit of between 9-11 million over 7 years. Most are also saying that we are about to draft the franchise cornerstone centre we have been craving since Mats' departure.

With the above in mind, would losing out on Stamkos actually be a bad thing when that $9-11 million could be re-allocated? I realise this is ambitious and that I am pipe-dreaming but why not shift the Stamkos focus to guys like Okposo and/or Lucic? Could you get them both for a combined $11-12 million cap hit (Lucic is asking LA for 6)?
- gamedaytix

Okposo and/or Lucic

both are 28 and will get large contract and term ...i dont think the leafs are in the right position to hand out deals like that .. they finished last in the league and have loads of picks and prospects...let things happen naturally instead of again trying to force it with very risky signings

That moment when you realize you traded for the wrong LAK backup goalie


- WingmanWillie

Looks eerily like the moments after crushing 6 double cheeseburgers at McD's.

To be completely honest, I'd rather have Stamkos than both Lucic and Okposo.

The Leafs have talented wingers in our prospect pool. They greatly lack center depth and defensive depth. After this year, especially if they can add Stamkos, with drafting Matthews, they will have pretty well solved the center puzzle for a good 7 years or so.

Then the focus will shift to defense and starting goaltending
- WingmanWillie

agree..

You can't have too many 2nd/3rd line players.. they'll all command 4+.. that adds up.. Gotta have a couple big ticket guys, and some guys making 1.5ish..

Leafs should have interest in Goligoski?

He's LHD so maybe not..

Okposo and/or Lucic

both are 28 and will get large contract and term ...i dont think the leafs are in the right position to hand out deals like that .. they finished last in the league and have loads of picks and prospects...let things happen naturally instead of again trying to force it with very risky signings
- senstroll

Lucic needs a smack in the head and a kick in the balls......not a Leaf uniform

Leafs should have interest in Goligoski?
- Lucas.Neilson

meh..

Leafs should have interest in Goligoski?
- Lucas.Neilson

Tbh, I didn't read the blog, is that what MiB said?

Lucic needs a smack in the head and a kick in the balls......not a Leaf uniform
- jimi james

Tbh, I didn't read the blog, is that what MiB said?
- WingmanWillie

nope I was pondering what FA D men are available - not a ton that appeal to me

Lucic needs a smack in the head and a kick in the balls......not a Leaf uniform
- jimi james

You do it because I am not going near that guy, same as Dion

Lucic needs a smack in the head and a kick in the balls......not a Leaf uniform
- jimi james

It would be nice to have a guy who can score and protect some of the rookies..

But Lucic kinda irks me.. a lot of red flags..

Plus, we got Raffi

nope I was pondering what FA D men are available - not a ton that appeal to me
- Lucas.Neilson

Demers?

idk either..

nope I was pondering what FA D men are available - not a ton that appeal to me
- Lucas.Neilson

Lou is going to trade some skilled forward or pick for a good d-man.

The fans will whine because they think we should have been able to get said d-man for The Goat and a 7th rounder.

I watched most of the game last night hoping to see Kessel holding the cup..

very 2013 leafs win for the shorks
- senstroll

Need your goaler to win the odd game for you.

I don't really care who wins...would prefer the Sharks but I'll still be able to sleep at night if the Pens win.