It'll be a lot of long summers for the Canucks! But that's part of the rebuilding prosess, unfortunately for them unless they win the lottery next year? Their looking at 3-5 years to make the playoffs, and 5-7to contend? Theirs no mcdavid matthews Eichel or Mackinnon coming up the pipeline
- MR.Hunter

Amateurs. Horvat and Boeser are the next Crosby and Malkin. Just ask any Canuck fan.

It's kinda become a grade 4 boy act.

"Leafs are going to lose their next 6 games!"

Leafs win their next game.

"Leafs are going to miss the playoffs!"

Leafs make the playoffs.

"Leafs are going to be embarrassed by Washington!"

Leafs take Washington to overtime in 1st game.

"Leafs will be swept!"

Leafs win game 2.

But he's not trolling, and he doesn't hate the Leafs. He's merely gracing us with both his presence and his highly intelligent opinions.

And for that, I feel particularly lucky, because I seem to recall a certain kitty swearing that if the Leafs made the playoffs, he wouldn't show up in Leafs blogs until the summer.
- Atomic Wedgie

where did i start saying the leafs would be swept AFTER the first game loss in O/T???

I predicted it before the series and in fact had initially picked them to win 1 game, but downgraded that to 0 after reading a tonne of negativity...

admit it though, maybe 1 or two guys on here could honestly say they thought the series would be this close at this point... even then i'd guess in their gut they knew they were wishing more than believing...

Your post has failed logic.

If the Caps' depth on D makes its presence felt, what would that have to do with Freddie continuing to stymie their offence?
- Atomic Wedgie

makes its presence felt pushing the offence with puck movement out of the zone, ie: a great first pass to spring guys going the other way... or on the pp or in any number of ways to get Toronto on their heels...

yeah, him and backstrom... ovie is invisible so far... oshie had a shift or two...

Toronto has really done a number on these guys to shut them down like this... hard to believe its actually been this close...
- kaptaan

It could get real ugly fast if they play up to expectations! I said the Caps in4/5 And because this is a development year I just wanted the leafs to complete! So far so good ,and I don't think you're a troll just lonely that's all

It's kinda become a grade 4 boy act.

"Leafs are going to lose their next 6 games!"

Leafs win their next game.

"Leafs are going to miss the playoffs!"

Leafs make the playoffs.

"Leafs are going to be embarrassed by Washington!"

Leafs take Washington to overtime in 1st game.

"Leafs will be swept!"

Leafs win game 2.

But he's not trolling, and he doesn't hate the Leafs. He's merely gracing us with both his presence and his highly intelligent opinions.

And for that, I feel particularly lucky, because I seem to recall a certain kitty swearing that if the Leafs made the playoffs, he wouldn't show up in Leafs blogs until the summer.
- Atomic Wedgie

I don't even mind that he trolls. It's just he's so dumb about it.

It could get real ugly fast if they play up to expectations! I said the Caps in4/5 And because this is a development year I just wanted the leafs to complete! So far so good ,and I don't think you're a troll just lonely that's all
- MR.Hunter

That's exactly what he is. A sad, lonely troll. That's why he doesn't rile me up like most. I just feel bad for him most of the time

Amateurs. Horvat and Boeser are the next Crosby and Malkin. Just ask any Canuck fan.
- Steven_Seagull

Horvat is going to be a great player! Not Crosby great but really solid! I live 5mins from the family great people!

It could get real ugly fast if they play up to expectations! I said the Caps in4/5 And because this is a development year I just wanted the leafs to complete! So far so good ,and I don't think you're a troll just lonely that's all
- MR.Hunter

if they don't get their poop together... ovie and company will fairly or unfairly wear the mantle of 'chokers', just like the sharks and joe thornton.

makes its presence felt pushing the offence with puck movement out of the zone, ie: a great first pass to spring guys going the other way... or on the pp or in any number of ways to get Toronto on their heels...
- kaptaan

Are they are going to decide to be less slow? Did you watch what a quick team did to them last year in the playoffs?

That's exactly what he is. A sad, lonely troll. That's why he doesn't rile me up like most. I just feel bad for him most of the time
- PlatosRepucklic

I always knew you had a heart!

where did i start saying the leafs would be swept AFTER the first game loss in O/T???

I predicted it before the series and in fact had initially picked them to win 1 game, but downgraded that to 0 after reading a tonne of negativity...

admit it though, maybe 1 or two guys on here could honestly say they thought the series would be this close at this point... even then i'd guess in their gut they knew they were wishing more than believing...
- kaptaan

and you went with your gut too, but you used the wrong end to express your opinions.

Horvat is going to be a great player! Not Crosby great but really solid! I live 5mins from the family great people!
- MR.Hunter

from what they say the Nux are trying to draft guys with good character. Horvat and Boeser, definitely fit the profile...

Are they are going to decide to be less slow? Did you watch what a quick team did to them last year in the playoffs?
- Canada Cup

adding a top pair guy like Shattenkirk is supposed to help with that...

from what they say the Nux are trying to draft guys with good character. Horvat and Boeser, definitely fit the profile...
- kaptaan

I think something that will be tough is the Sedins. They are going to be Nucks until they are put on an ice floe with their bunk-bed. Problem there is they are the most valuable assets to deal by a country mile. Could take quite a while to stockpile for VAN without moving them.

if they don't get their poop together... ovie and company will fairly or unfairly wear the mantle of 'chokers', just like the sharks and joe thornton.
- kaptaan

Ya it's funny how they've been, always good but can't get over the hump! Sorta like coach bruce? Great coach always losing game 7s, but the Caps beat the leafs I can't see them close to Pittsburgh?

from what they say the Nux are trying to draft guys with good character. Horvat and Boeser, definitely fit the profile...
- kaptaan

Well for all the criticism dim jim has taken I'll give him that in spades!they are great kids to represent!

I think something that will be tough is the Sedins. They are going to be Nucks until they are put on an ice floe with their bunk-bed. Problem there is they are the most valuable assets to deal by a country mile. Could take quite a while to stockpile for VAN without moving them.
- markmark

i disagree.

37 year-old declining 45-50 point players that will take up $14M of cap space and have NMC's won't get that much of a return.

i think tanev is their best trade chip.

from what they say the Nux are trying to draft guys with good character. Horvat and Boeser, definitely fit the profile...
- kaptaan

Why the (frank) are you still here?

Your "predictions" aren't predictions, they're all negative and what you're hoping happens to the Leafs. Despite not being wanted around here you continually show up to post your idiotic drivel NOBODY wants to hear, cares for and have pretty much been wrong on at every turn and then try to mask your passive-agressive garbage as "I'm not a troll" and "this is just my opinion."

On top of all this you clearly stated that you wouldn't come into this thread until after the summer if the Leafs blew your "predictions" out of the water and made the playoffs... WHICH THEY DID! And yes, a Leafs regular did accept your bet by stating that they would delete their account.

(frank) off, fraud.

i disagree.

37 year-old declining 45-50 point players that will take up $14M of cap space and have NMC's won't get that much of a return.

i think tanev is their best trade chip.
- Tumbleweed

I've been wanting Tanev to be traded since last summer

Why the (frank) are you still here?

Your "predictions" aren't predictions, they're all negative and what you're hoping happens to the Leafs. Despite not being wanted around here you continually show up to post your idiotic drivel NOBODY wants to hear, cares for and have pretty much been wrong on at every turn and then try to mask your passive-agressive garbage as "I'm not a troll" and "this is just my opinion."

On top of all this you clearly stated that you wouldn't come into this thread until after the summer if the Leafs blew your "predictions" out of the water and made the playoffs... WHICH THEY DID! And yes, a Leafs regular did accept your bet by stating that they would delete their account.

(frank) off, fraud.
- As_I_See_It

you are confusing the offer and counter offers that took place. There wasn't an actual agreement.

I think something that will be tough is the Sedins. They are going to be Nucks until they are put on an ice floe with their bunk-bed. Problem there is they are the most valuable assets to deal by a country mile. Could take quite a while to stockpile for VAN without moving them.
- markmark

They say they want to retire as Canucks, but that could change if they want to be great guys then waive the no trade, (Vancouver holding money ) go to a contender next year's trade deadline and get a chance at a cup,and let the team get some picks/prospects back then sign a one day contract back with the Canucks and retire! Easy peasy!

you are confusing the offer and counter offers that took place. There wasn't an actual agreement.
- kaptaan

Leave.

I've been wanting Tanev to be traded since last summer
- kaptaan

Be careful for what you wish for ,dmen are hard to replace

Well for all the criticism dim jim has taken I'll give him that in spades!they are great kids to represent!
- MR.Hunter

Jim was put under certain constraints by ownership. I believe those constraints lead to some poor decisions.

I also believe those constraints are removed now.

Leave.
- As_I_See_It

you need a drink! actually so do i ...