Russell vs. Demers:

https://twitter.com/JakeW...status/748848561538883585
- The Shrike

Really hope they avoid Russell.

Hope we don't grab Russell.. Nothing against him, but he just doesn't fit IMO. Need a RD..need a physical presence at least, or someone close. Shut down guy.

Someone should go tell Mirtle to check out the recent Oilers history.
- Dozzer

Yea but Babcock Lou Shanny and Hunter are all guys the Oilers never had in their rebuild. I don't think it was their youth that failed but rather inept coaching and management. As well as not being able to find talent outside rhe first round of the draft

James Mirtle
2h2 hours ago
James Mirtle ‏@mirtle
I think Leafs should ice roster filled with kids under 25. They have enough of them to do it. But that'll mean taking very patient approach.



- systemtool

Yes.

Bishop......ok I'll ride this BS for a minute

So who gets flipped? Bishop or Andersen?

James Mirtle
2h2 hours ago
James Mirtle ‏@mirtle
I think Leafs should ice roster filled with kids under 25. They have enough of them to do it. But that'll mean taking very patient approach.



- systemtool

Frederik Andersen - starting goalie will be 27 for most of the season
Born: October 2, 1989 (age 26)

What about Darren Helm, Babcock loved him in Detroit.

Really hope they avoid Russell.
- burn

But we'd miss out on the...What do you call a guy with no arms and no legs laying in a pile of dead leaves?

But we'd miss out on the...What do you call a guy with no arms and no legs laying in a pile of dead leaves?
- Woderwick

A clarkson?

Frederik Andersen - starting goalie will be 27 for most of the season
Born: October 2, 1989 (age 26)
- poohcrumbs

I dont think he literally meant every single player must be under 25.

James Mirtle
2h2 hours ago
James Mirtle ‏@mirtle
I think Leafs should ice roster filled with kids under 25. They have enough of them to do it. But that'll mean taking very patient approach.



- systemtool

I don't know about this patience thing...Would be hard to stray from the Stanley Cup winning pace we are used to.

A clarkson?
- The Law

I don't know about this patience thing...Would be hard to stray from the Stanley Cup winning pace we are used to.
- Woderwick

Think it means don't (frank) around with the latest versions of Komi, Finger, Clarkson, Bolland etc etc etc

I dont think he literally meant every single player must be under 25.
- systemtool

Too many guys above 25 that get a regular shift. Bozak, JvR etc. Im an expert in dumb and thats a dumb tweet. Kadri will be 26 for most the season.

50/50 mix like last season till TDL

Think it means don't (frank) around with the latest versions of Komi, Finger, Clarkson, Bolland etc etc etc
- systemtool

oh...I just threw up a little.

Think it means don't (frank) around with the latest versions of Komi, Finger, Clarkson, Bolland etc etc etc
- systemtool

just read an article, - hes really (frank)ing the Panthers over

just read an article, - hes really (frank)ing the Panthers over
- poohcrumbs

Good.

(frank) Stamkos.

What about Darren Helm, Babcock loved him in Detroit.
- The Shrike

I said he would be a good fit with us a few months ago. Also played for Babs. Don't think anyone was on board I think if Bozak gets dealt, he replaces him. Helm is a great on the PK.

I said he would be a good fit with us a few months ago. Also played for Babs. Don't think anyone was on board I think if Bozak gets dealt, he replaces him. Helm is a great on the PK.
- MCharisma91

Still not on board.

Still not on board.
- systemtool

On board...tee hee. Yeah, you would think Helm could help lead this ship.

This day sucks, you always look forward to July 1, but with Stamkos gone this whole day is just meh now.

This day sucks, you always look forward to July 1, but with Stamkos gone this whole day is just meh now.
- bryant

Joe Colborne is still available

Still not on board.
- systemtool

meh..we all got our own opinions

This day sucks, you always look forward to July 1, but with Stamkos gone this whole day is just meh now.
- bryant

And "The System" says...

Chris Nichols
‏@NicholsOnHockey
LeBrun/Russell: Unbelievable leader. His worth ethic, how he plays on the ice. First guy in gym. Not flashy player. We know what he is.

well there it is...he'll be a Leaf Babcock strokes himself for these kind of players