FYI - Fantasy blog up for those interested.

*Wild cards*

I think you have to add crosby and lemieux. Generational by definition is the best of a generation and Crosby has been head and shoulders over everyone else for the last 10 years. Lemieux is probably the second best forward of all time. Time will tell if Mcdavid qualifies but I think he's well on his way. They've been throwing the word around alot even with Matthews. I think he has Tavares potential, so a good 1st overall not generational.
- HealthyScratch6

The Tavares comparison looks fairly accurate but it is really early to say that stuff.

Lemieux was the same time as Gretzky, Crosby, probably yes.

Eichel ... maybe someday, but I seriously doubt it.

https://twitter.com/MikeBrowne44/status/780463802257121282


- lumlums

yeah..id make that deal

Sucks for wpg.. basically trying to swap a Trouba for another Trouba

Better than the other Edmonton mascot from the UofA!!! Poor bastard is a stream of drool away from having actually had a stroke...


- lumlums

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA.. oh dear. I didn't get it until i read your comment and looking at the picture again. I'm wiping coffee off my computer monitor at the moment. LOL


Looks like the City of Edmonton needs some help in the mascot department.

The Tavares comparison looks fairly accurate but it is really early to say that stuff.

Lemieux was the same time as Gretzky, Crosby, probably yes.

Eichel ... maybe someday, but I seriously doubt it.
- Aetherial

I don't think its impossible to have 2 generational talents at the same time. Orr Howe and gretzky all played at the same time. Staggered a bit from when they started. I dont know how you could question whether or not the guy with the second best pts per game in the history of the sport was a generational talent.

Edit: Eichel wasn't even the best player in his draft year let alone generation

yeah..id make that deal

Sucks for wpg.. basically trying to swap a Trouba for another Trouba
- senstroll

Not even close. Look at the replies to the original tweet to see the hero charts. Risto is good on the PP (~50% of pts on PP last year), but still a bit of a tire fire in his own end.

Not even close. Look at the replies to the original tweet to see the hero charts. Risto is good on the PP (~50% of pts on PP last year), but still a bit of a tire fire in his own end.
- lumlums

fans are attached to their own players..but yeah I dont think its close

Leafs just need to figure out how to get him without giving up any picks or good prospects

The Tavares comparison looks fairly accurate but it is really early to say that stuff.

Lemieux was the same time as Gretzky, Crosby, probably yes.

Eichel ... maybe someday, but I seriously doubt it.
- Aetherial

Howe
Orr
Gretzky
Lemieux
Lindros
Crosby
maybe McDavid
not Eichel, not even close.

fans are attached to their own players..but yeah I dont think its close

Leafs just need to figure out how to get him without giving up any picks or good prospects
- senstroll

Easy way to achieve that:

1) Identify stupid GM (maybe Chevvy? I'm not sold on him)

2) Call them lots.

3) Ensure that Chiarelli is negotiating for them

Howe
Orr
Gretzky
Lemieux
Lindros
Crosby
maybe McDavid
not Eichel, not even close.
- 1979AD

Maybe Lidstrom. He was IMO the best of that time. Niedermeyer was close though.

The Tavares comparison looks fairly accurate but it is really early to say that stuff.

Lemieux was the same time as Gretzky, Crosby, probably yes.

Eichel ... maybe someday, but I seriously doubt it.
- Aetherial

if Eichel doesn't reach his potential then its because he didn't have an elite winger to play with... like Jimmy Vesey.

if Eichel doesn't reach his potential then its because he didn't have an elite winger to play with... like Jimmy Vesey.
- BorjeFan4Ever

Well it's not GMTM's fault then since he wasted a 3rd round pick trying to get him.

Howe
Orr
Gretzky
Lemieux
Lindros
Crosby
maybe McDavid
not Eichel, not even close.
- 1979AD

I would put Crosby slightly ahead of Lindros...but its close, Lindros was awesome
At this point in time I expect Mcdavid to be equal to Crosby

I would put Crosby slightly ahead of Lindros...but its close, Lindros was awesome
At this point in time I expect Mcdavid to be equal to Crosby
- senstroll

The list was meant to be chronological. But yeah, I agree with that.

Maybe Lidstrom. He was IMO the best of that time. Niedermeyer was close though.
- lumlums

Lidstrom is the best D I've ever seen play in real time. But the rest of the list were all guaranteed to be NHL superstars by the time they were in their mid teens, which is where the difference is, I think.

Lidstrom is the best D I've ever seen play in real time. But the rest of the list were all guaranteed to be NHL superstars by the time they were in their mid teens, which is where the difference is, I think.
- 1979AD

Agreed. Still one hell of a (frank)ing player though

Goin to the game on Thursday.....looking forward to seeing some of the young guns. Can't wait for the lineup to be announced.

Some random on twitter says trade rielly for truba cause it balances out right left and truba significantly better.

Weber for Trouba..
- the_eye

I'd think about it.

Some random on twitter says trade rielly for truba cause it balances out right left and truba significantly better.
- burn

Which side does Rielly play? Left?

If that's the case the Leafs should really try and get Trouba to get a superstar first pairing for a (frank)ing decade...

Which side does Rielly play? Left?

If that's the case the Leafs should really try and get Trouba to get a superstar first pairing for a (frank)ing decade...
- Scabeh

But where do Brent burns and Doughty play when they become FA's?


Kidding, Doughty hates the leafs

But where do Brent burns and Doughty play when they become FA's?


Kidding, Doughty hates the leafs
- Fakepartofme

Decent 2nd pairing I'd say.

But I'm one of the guys saying Burns should be a target for the Leafs if he becomes a UFA... wheter he does sign there in the end remains to be seen.

I'm just a huge Trouba fan.

Decent 2nd pairing I'd say.

But I'm one of the guys saying Burns should be a target for the Leafs if he becomes a UFA... wheter he does sign there in the end remains to be seen.

I'm just a huge Trouba fan.
- Scabeh

I dont mind Trouba and think Burns would be awesome for the leafs.
But he'll be pricey and maybe a year or two ahead of their plans.
I think he's an FA next year right?

The list was meant to be chronological. But yeah, I agree with that.
- 1979AD

oh right I see that now..for some reason I assumed it was

So Olympic hockey is better than this World cup thingy right?

I havent watch much WCH...I just really dont care that much about it..anyone else?