hockey's future has them ranked 1-arizona, 2-winnipeg, 3-buffalo, and 4-toronto

dont bother with the LA troll.... he's just spouting off with no research to back it.
- Dozzer

That's from the fall of 2015.

might as well trade marner, nylander, rielly, and matthews for a bunch of 2nd rounders at this point
- daeth

yup.... start over

That's from the fall of 2015.
- PepinoPamplemousse

They just drafted 1st overall. Then picked 900 times after. Pretty sure they didn't drop
.

That's from the fall of 2015.
- PepinoPamplemousse

yeah... most current thing i could find... do you have something more up to date?

I think they have some young players that can pick up the scoring we parted with when he left. On the other hand, I think the defensive responsibility Backes brings could help mask a glaring gap of talent on the back end. It's sad when you look at the forwards you have and have more faith in their defensive capabilities than most of your dmen.

We didn't have an issue scoring and I don't see his absence having any major effect on that and I think Backes may bring a new sense of identity to the team and make us "harder" to play against. All in all we're (frank)ed because our defense is an absolute joke.

The term on that Backes deal though

Edit: I realize I didn't answer your question. I'm channeling my inner 2016 politician. I'd honestly say better and I think Vesey comes to Boston and adds some much needed depth to the wing. It's tough to pinpoint what Bruins team you're going to get. Sometimes last year they looked like a playoff team and others they looked like a basement dweller.
- RickJames77

I don't get why people are so high on Vesey. You can count the NHL players that come out of that part of the NCAA on one hand. Best of them is probably Killorn.

I don't get why people are so high on Vesey. You can count the NHL players that come out of that part of the NCAA on one hand. Best of them is probably Killorn.
- AdamFrench

But he might be the next Bozak!!!!!

The leafs just drafted first overall. Rebuild dead!
- systemtool

dont even bother signing matthews... whats the point?

I don't get why people are so high on Vesey. You can count the NHL players that come out of that part of the NCAA on one hand. Best of them is probably Killorn.
- AdamFrench

The "we don't have to give up anything to get him" factor.

For the record I dont give a rats female genitalia of we get him or not.

But he might be the next Bozak!!!!!
- daeth

If he is, teams should be jizzing themselves

They just drafted 1st overall. Then picked 900 times after. Pretty sure they didn't drop
.
- systemtool

they've got like 3 of the top 5 prospects maybe lol

just guessing but they might be 1st when they update

The "we don't have to give up anything to get him" factor.

For the record I dont give a rats female genitalia of we get him or not.
- systemtool

Ben Scrivens might be the 2nd best

hockey's future has them ranked 1-arizona, 2-winnipeg, 3-buffalo, and 4-toronto

dont bother with the LA troll.... he's just spouting off with no research to back it.
- Dozzer

And that's before you consider the addition of Matthews, Rychel etc.

Leafs are in pretty good shape

If he is, teams should be jizzing themselves
- AdamFrench

I'm so excited

But he might be the next Bozak!!!!!
- daeth

TBH that's not a bad addition. There's no question that Bozak is NHL caliber, but he has been miscast here for too long as a top line forward, and the fans have soured on him as such.

Given that he has a touch higher PPG than fourth overall Evander "Money" Kane, he's been a decent enough pick up...

I don't get why people are so high on Vesey. You can count the NHL players that come out of that part of the NCAA on one hand. Best of them is probably Killorn.
- AdamFrench

there are some good players that come from the NCAA.... for instance andy mcdonald (now retired) came out of colgate university and finished his career with nearly 500 points

i'd call that a successful career

50$ eTransfer to the mod that bans BINGO for a month

The "we don't have to give up anything to get him" factor.

For the record I dont give a rats female genitalia of we get him or not.
- systemtool

he's gonna want guaranteed top 6 minutes... no way in hell babcock just hands that to a rookie without him proving his worth in camp first.

also... i hear "team first" comments coming from leafs management... this kid doesnt really strike me as someone who is in that particular mold

50$ eTransfer to the mod that bans BINGO for a month
- razr

i should go tell him he can stay for $60

But he might be the next Bozak!!!!!
- daeth

I remember when everyone was going ga ga over Fabian Brunnstrom....yeah he was a difference maker.

i should go tell him he can stay for $60
- Dozzer

and take both

I'm so excited
- daeth

2014-2015
Alex Lyon (G)
Joakim Ryan (D)
Rob O'Gara (D)
Matthew Peca (C)
Jimmy Vesey (LW)
Daniel Ciampini (RW/LW)

2013-2014
Colin Stevens (G)
Shayne Gostisbehere (D)
Mat Bodie (D)
Greg Carey (C/LW)
Daniel Carr (LW/RW)
Ryan Haggerty (RW)

2012-2013
Eric Hartzell (G)
Nick Bailen (D)
George Hughes (D)
Kyle Flanagan (C)
Greg Carey (C/LW)
Andrew Miller (C/RW)

2011-2012
Troy Grosenick (G)
Danny Biega (D)
Mat Bodie (D)
Alex Killorn (LW)
Austin Smith (RW)
Brian O'Neill (RW/LW)

2010-2011
Keith Kinkaid (G)
Taylor Fedun (D)
Nick Bailen (D)
Andrew Miller (C/RW)
Chase Polacek (RW)
Brian O'Neill (RW/LW)

2009-2010
Ben Scrivens (G)
Mike Schreiber (D)
Brendon Nash (D)
Broc Little (LW)
Sean Backman (RW)
Chase Polacek (RW)

2008-2009
Zane Kalemba (G)
Lane Caffaro (D)
Zach Miskovic (D)
Riley Nash (C/RW)
David McIntyre (C/W)
Mark Arcobello (W/C)

2007-2008
Kyle Richter (G)
Mike Moore (D)
Grant Clitsome (D)
Steven Zalewski (C/LW)

2006-2007
David Leggio (G)
Drew Bagnall (D)
Kyle Rank (RW)
Nick Dodge (RW)


What elite company

I'm pretty excited about them this year. They finally have the defense headed in the right direction. Hoping that Provorov makes the squad this year and becomes the next Gostisbehere. We could use a goal scoring winger. The goaltending seems solid.
- Flyfreaky

Flyers look loaded with D prospects. Provorov is the real deal

I remember when everyone was going ga ga over Fabian Brunnstrom....yeah he was a difference maker.
- Kinggilmour

and dman matt gilroy

there are some good players that come from the NCAA.... for instance andy mcdonald (now retired) came out of colgate university and finished his career with nearly 500 points

i'd call that a successful career
- Dozzer

Not the NCAA. The ECAC and in particular the Ivy Leagues. The NCAA has multiple divisions and nobody is saying that massive beasts like Michigan and Wisconsin don't produce real talent.

Also McDonald and St. Louis are old news. Teams are less likely to pass on midgets that weigh 150lbs at 18 these days...see Marner, Mitch

- AdamFrench