Zaitsev is great. (frank) all you (frank)s. Can he do it in the NHL? Hard to say
- AdamFrench

How is this guy the only Russian you know nothing about.

Every other player from there, you are all knowing..??

(frank)ing Franson. My blood pressure still rises when I hear/see/read that name
- Bigzby

Why. He got us some picks

He could be great here, just saying we have no clue how he'll do here until he plays.
- daeth

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...ted-Free-Agents/155/67025

How is this guy the only Russian you know nothing about.

Every other player from there, you are all knowing..??
- bixll

I know a lot about him. I've been singing his praises since 2011.

Why. He got us some picks
- TheMussel

Was it a first rounder?

Good move not giving him all that money he wanted.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Adam-French/Best-of-the-Undrafted-Free-Agents/155/67025
- AdamFrench

oh you mother (frank)er

Was it a first rounder?

Good move not giving him all that money he wanted.
- Scabeh

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/...rom-maple-leafs-1.2958267



I guess the pick turned into Dermott and Bracco

- AdamFrench

I'll allow them to enter god status when their picks actually have time to prove themselves and they turn out amazing. Until then they are human.

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/cody-franson-mike-santorelli-traded-to-predators-from-maple-leafs-1.2958267



I guess the pick turned into Dermott and Bracco
- TheMussel

Franson and Santorelli into Brendan Leipsic, Dermott, Bracco and Dzierkals?

oh you mother (frank)er
- poohcrumbs

Kellman had a disastrous season this past year, so I'm an idiot.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Adam-French/Best-of-the-Undrafted-Free-Agents/155/67025
- AdamFrench

calm down don cherry

I know a lot about him. I've been singing his praises since 2011.
- AdamFrench

Frenchie: " He has always been viewed as a defensive defender who plays physical"

Elite Prospects: "Zaitsev plays a smart two-way game. He is a fine passer and has a good shot from the point. Could improve his physical game and add some bulk."

Franson and Santorelli into Brendan Leipsic, Dermott, Bracco and Dzierkals?
- poohcrumbs

And if i recall correctly, Franson was dropped by the Preds for the playoffs.

Kellman had a disastrous season this past year, so I'm an idiot.
- AdamFrench

agreed

Oh for sure, Andersen could/should improve the Leafs in that matter.

But as I've stated before, while I like Andersen, he's not, to me, a sure thing solid #1 goaltender.

He could very well be and if I was a betting man, I'd say he'll keep improving and become one sooner than later but it's still up in the air for me.
- Scabeh

Gibson vs Andersen in Anaheim:

Gibson: 23 years old: 3 NHL seasons: 66 games - .920 2.22 (37-21-4)
Andersen: 26 years old: 3 NHL seasons: 125 games - .918 2.33 (77-26-12)

playoffs:

Andersen: 17-9 - .916 2.34
Gibson: 2-4 - .912 2.84

Andersen

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/cody-franson-mike-santorelli-traded-to-predators-from-maple-leafs-1.2958267



I guess the pick turned into Dermott and Bracco
- TheMussel

A (frank)ing steal.

SEE BIXLL I'M TOTALLY SAYING THE LEAFS DID GOOD HERE.

(frank)ing douche.

How often has the best dman in the KHL gone to the NHL and been solid there?

There's no reason to assume he'll be good here. It'd be nice but it just might not happen.
- daeth

Sobotka was pretty good in both leagues..

I DONT KNOW LET ME DREAM DAMMIT!!!

Franson and Santorelli into Brendan Leipsic, Dermott, Bracco and Dzierkals?
- poohcrumbs

Still kinda wish they'd taken Aho over Dermott tho....

Kinda wish.... a lot

A (frank)ing steal.

SEE BIXLL I'M TOTALLY SAYING THE LEAFS DID GOOD HERE.

(frank)ing douche.
- Scabeh

Why the wink after the insult? Areshole.

A (frank)ing steal.

SEE BIXLL I'M TOTALLY SAYING THE LEAFS DID GOOD HERE.

(frank)ing douche.
- Scabeh

rent a barn ladies

Frenchie: " He has always been viewed as a defensive defender who plays physical"

Elite Prospects: "Zaitsev plays a smart two-way game. He is a fine passer and has a good shot from the point. Could improve his physical game and add some bulk."
- gravyface

Sounds like that's from 2010 when he went undrafted and was listed at 5'11 176.

Still kinda wish they'd taken Aho over Dermott tho....

Kinda wish.... a lot
- TheMussel

time will tell, but ya seems like it at this point

Gibson vs Andersen in Anaheim:

Gibson: 23 years old: 3 NHL seasons: 66 games - .920 2.22 (37-21-4)
Andersen: 26 years old: 3 NHL seasons: 125 games - .918 2.33 (77-26-12)

playoffs:

Andersen: 17-9 - .916 2.34
Gibson: 2-4 - .912 2.84

Andersen


- Lucas.Neilson

Looks pretty good I agree. Especially in the playoffs for Andersen.

But numbers dont mean everything...

Bernier:

27 years old, 213 games played 88-88-23 record 2.67 Gaa and .915%

Looks pretty good I agree. Especially in the playoffs for Andersen.

But numbers dont mean everything...

Bernier:

27 years old, 213 games played 88-88-23 record 2.67 Gaa and .915%
- Scabeh

Unpossible.

Why the wink after the insult? Areshole.
- bixll

It's my ban dodger, implying we have some sort of secret friendship and it's not really an insult but a friendly tease.

50% of the time, it works everytime.