I'm leaving Medicine Hat tomorrow and have to drive to Huntington Quebec....
- Fruitcakenipple

Good. We don't need no fruitcakes in med hat. Get off my burnt from the heat lawn.

LOL..

They move to Medicine Hat to prepare for hell..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

The local brewery is called Hells Basement .

I think Lou had a good record overall with the Devils, and I think he's done well with the Leafs so far. He's one of the better GM's in the league and I'm glad we have him.

I always like Boyle but he sucked here.

I got the feeling he didn't even want to be a Leaf at all.

Glad he's gone.
- underhill14

Meh....I thought he came in and played pretty well. Sure he could have picked up a few points...but that line had some real good games down the stretch and in the playoffs. Doesn't matter he's gone...not everyone wants to play in Canada for different reasons....I'm sure if he wanted to stay TO could have squeezed him in...especially if it was only 2 years.

Meh....I thought he came in and played pretty well. Sure he could have picked up a few points...but that line had some real good games down the stretch and in the playoffs. Doesn't matter he's gone...not everyone wants to play in Canada for different reasons....I'm sure if he wanted to stay TO could have squeezed him in...especially if it was only 2 years.
- annoyed

Agree. I actually like Moore better though, and for less term, a win for us.

The Boyle deal was basically, what would you pay to increase your chances at a playoff spot? A 2nd round pick.

Simple as that, and they got in, so it's not a good deal by any stretch, but it did get us in, even if the increase in morale was the biggest factor.

I think Lou had a good record overall with the Devils, and I think he's done well with the Leafs so far. He's one of the better GM's in the league and I'm glad we have him.
- W_1

Ya think.. He only won 3 cups.. Pfft.

The Boyle deal was basically, what would you pay to increase your chances at a playoff spot? A 2nd round pick.

Simple as that, and they got in, so it's not a good deal by any stretch, but it did get us in, even if the increase in morale was the biggest factor.
- W_1

rating it a D in the blog was a little dramatic.

i agree. when you are a buyer, it sets the tone in dressing room that management believes the team can make the playoffs. i think it was important move for a young team.

Agree. I actually like Moore better though, and for less term, in win for us.
- W_1

I don't mind Moore...always seemed to play ok against us. Sort of like Clarkson.

rating it a D in the blog was a little dramatic.

i agree. when you are a buyer, it sets the tone in dressing room that management believes the team can make the playoffs. i think it was important move for a young team.
- Tumbleweed

If we win the Wash series it's an A IMO

I give it a B for giving it a good try.

If we win the Wash series it's an A IMO

I give it a B for giving it a good try.
- annoyed

Overvaluing draft picks again. It's extremely unlikely those 2 picks will ever have the impact that Andersen has.

Top 10 goalie for some kids who may contribute in 5 years. Filled a desperate need and accelerated the rebuild.

A+

I heard Eichel is in the McDavid Matthews conversation. Seems legit.

I heard Eichel is in the McDavid Matthews conversation. Seems legit.
- RickJames77

Bo Horvat too.

edit: though eichel will be a legit 1C.

If Gauthier ever scored even 10 goals I would be shocked.
- AdamFrench

taking a guy with Andreychuk skating ability and injuring his leg is bound to do wonders. I'd be shocked at 10 for a career.

If Gauthier ever scored even 10 goals I would be shocked.
- AdamFrench

I am not sure that he will ever fill a meaningful role on the Leafs. A shame, because he has good size. The only plus for Gauthier is the lack of depth at centre in the minors. Adam Brooks looks to be the only other current NHL candidate, I guess there is a reason for them to draft overage players - hoping the learning curve is short.

Question for you - Leafs let Desrocher walk this year, is it possible that he is worse than Marancin and Marchenko? Kid is big, 6'4" and scored 51 points in 65 games with the Frontenacs. I know he scored mostly on the PP, but still?

I heard Eichel is in the McDavid Matthews conversation. Seems legit.
- RickJames77

I heard the Bruins will be fighting for a playoff spot this year too.

I heard the Bruins will be fighting for a playoff spot this year too.



- winsix

I (frank)ing love that commercial... absolutely one of the best ever

I am not sure that he will ever fill a meaningful role on the Leafs. A shame, because he has good size. The only plus for Gauthier is the lack of depth at centre in the minors. Adam Brooks looks to be the only other current NHL candidate, I guess there is a reason for them to draft overage players - hoping the learning curve is short.

Question for you - Leafs let Desrocher walk this year, is it possible that he is worse than Marancin and Marchenko? Kid is big, 6'4" and scored 51 points in 65 games with the Frontenacs. I know he scored mostly on the PP, but still?
- winsix

did he get re-drafted?

I heard the Bruins will be fighting for a playoff spot this year too.



- winsix

That gif is great

did he get re-drafted?
- zazzle

No he's UFA, Leafs just walked away.

I am not sure that he will ever fill a meaningful role on the Leafs. A shame, because he has good size. The only plus for Gauthier is the lack of depth at centre in the minors. Adam Brooks looks to be the only other current NHL candidate, I guess there is a reason for them to draft overage players - hoping the learning curve is short.

Question for you - Leafs let Desrocher walk this year, is it possible that he is worse than Marancin and Marchenko? Kid is big, 6'4" and scored 51 points in 65 games with the Frontenacs. I know he scored mostly on the PP, but still?
- winsix

I think Gauthier will be a great addition as a depth C later this year, and as a 4C next year. I don't think he'll ever be a 3C or better, like some people, but a cheap internal option as a 4C is nothing to sneeze at.

That gif is great
- RickJames77

Must be Lucic before the trade.

I think Gauthier will be a great addition as a depth C later this year, and as a 4C next year. I don't think he'll ever be a 3C or better, like some people, but a cheap internal option as a 4C is nothing to sneeze at.
- W_1

The problem with Gauthier is his skating is suspect. Having a really badly broken leg that need 6 months recovery time does not help. And the Leafs drafted Adam Brooks, who scored 130 points in 66 games with Regina Pats last year, who is a centre with great speed and hands. Kind of fits the team better than Gauthier.

The problem with Gauthier is his skating is suspect. Having a really badly broken leg that need 6 months recovery time does not help. And the Leafs drafted Adam Brooks, who scored 130 points in 66 games with Regina Pats last year, who is a centre with great speed and hands. Kind of fits the team better than Gauthier.
- winsix

How big is he Six?

Nevermind - small guy