These boards are getting worse and worse. Yet, I keep coming back…

I’ve been impressed with Stone, Brass, and Ryan through 3 games. The rest of our “top” forwards, not so much.

Wondering how much stock we can put into the Andreas Athanasiou rumours. Seems like he might be a guy worth taking a chance on for the right price, but seems like Chabot is that price, as per usual.

I’m not really a fan of bringing up Chabot and Jarros for split duties. Once Karlsson and Johnny are back, they just get sent back again? Quit messing around with young players and let them develop one way or another.
- Gord_Wilson_2.0

I am glad you said Stone. I have him and Hoffman in a draft pool.

Most of your quote I agree with ... but dude, super-pumped early in the season?? WTF?
- Aetherial

God forbid we show any form of excitement about our team's start and it's future.

Duchenes been good, doing his business. 3pts in 3 games is nothing to sneeze at esp with a 54% FOW being on the road for all those games.

Yak is found money right now, the kid is fun to watch.

The comments are nothing, its been over blown a bit both Forsberg and Duchene have talked after it and apparently its nothing to note. Dutch was smart not to comment on them bc translated articles from Europe are never cut and dry.
- DDM-Coga

Yak could be a 25-30 goal guy if put in the right situation.

They were talking about it on the team 1200 last night that Forsberg basically just meant benching him would force Sakic to finally bend on his high asking price because ownership wouldn't be happy paying Duchene to sit there and that Duchene and Forsberg talked about it and it's all cool.

I think the comment was more to do with Sakic than Duchene. It's kind of an interesting perspective to be honest, I would never even consider doing that to force a trade.

I am glad you said Stone. I have him and Hoffman in a draft pool.
- Aetherial

I was so close to getting him, but just missed out.

I am glad you said Stone. I have him and Hoffman in a draft pool.
- Aetherial

Both are good picks

If we could get a #1C and use Hoffman right, having him in a draft pool would be unreal. He has one of the best shots and natural scoring ability in the league. I still contend that he could be a 40+ goal scorer if put into the right situation.

Stone is more pesky, he's not the player to rip one home like OVI, Hoffman or Stamkos, he's the player who will pick pocket the defensive and pick a corner.

Yak could be a 25-30 goal guy if put in the right situation.

They were talking about it on the team 1200 last night that Forsberg basically just meant benching him would force Sakic to finally bend on his high asking price because ownership wouldn't be happy paying Duchene to sit there and that Duchene and Forsberg talked about it and it's all cool.

I think the comment was more to do with Sakic than Duchene. It's kind of an interesting perspective to be honest, I would never even consider doing that to force a trade.
- Maverick1818

I dont want this to turn into a duchene thread.

The thought behind Forsberg saying that ic bc Duchene didnt want to be on the team...dont play a guy who isnt going to try and win for the team. Nothing about Sakic pressure, lowering pirce. Forsberg doesnt care about that, he cares about winning as a player as a GM in Sweden.

Sorry to break your bubble but its nothing to do with Sakic lowering his price.

Its all clearing up now since Duchene has said hes enjoying the start, enjoying the games with the Avs and happy with his play so far. If he wants to be there then its all good. Everyone not associated with the Avs wnat to make things all Gloom and Doom with Duchene....maybe, just maybe its not the way folks

I dont want this to turn into a duchene thread.

The thought behind Forsberg saying that ic bc Duchene didnt want to be on the team...dont play a guy who isnt going to try and win for the team. Nothing about Sakic pressure, lowering pirce. Forsberg doesnt care about that, he cares about winning as a player as a GM in Sweden.

Sorry to break your bubble but its nothing to do with Sakic lowering his price.

Its all clearing up now since Duchene has said hes enjoying the start, enjoying the games with the Avs and happy with his play so far. If he wants to be there then its all good. Everyone not associated with the Avs wnat to make things all Gloom and Doom with Duchene....maybe, just maybe its not the way folks
- DDM-Coga

I can think of worse things than having to live and get paid to play hockey in Colorado.

Both are good picks

If we could get a #1C and use Hoffman right, having him in a draft pool would be unreal. He has one of the best shots and natural scoring ability in the league. I still contend that he could be a 40+ goal scorer if put into the right situation.

Stone is more pesky, he's not the player to rip one home like OVI, Hoffman or Stamkos, he's the player who will pick pocket the defensive and pick a corner.
- Maverick1818

Wait.

Did you just try to place Hoffman in with Ovie and Stammer's elite shots and goal scoring ability?... Uuuuuuummm, no.

Hoffman is a solid player, but he's definitely not in the same class as those two. Sorry.

Wait.

Did you just try to place Hoffman in with Ovie and Stammer's elite shots and goal scoring ability?... Uuuuuuummm, no.

Hoffman is a solid player, but he's definitely not in the same class as those two. Sorry.
- As_I_See_It

He's not in the same class you are right, it is just his shot that is. His play is below theirs for sure though.

Wait.

Did you just try to place Hoffman in with Ovie and Stammer's elite shots and goal scoring ability?... Uuuuuuummm, no.

Hoffman is a solid player, but he's definitely not in the same class as those two. Sorry.
- As_I_See_It

Hear him out....Hoffman has 0 goals in 3 games on the season, Ovie has 7 in 3 games

Hear him out....Hoffman has 0 goals in 3 games on the season, Ovie has 7 in 3 games
- DDM-Coga

If only Hoffman was in the right situation!

If only Hoffman was in the right situation!
- As_I_See_It

gotta keep the holster on a weapon like that

Hear him out....Hoffman has 0 goals in 3 games on the season, Ovie has 7 in 3 games
- DDM-Coga

Stamkos also has zero goals I believe, what does this all mean?!?!?

Stamkos also has zero goals I believe, what does this all mean?!?!?
- wilkobecks

Yakupov is twice the sniper as both Hoffman and Stamkos...combined

My math is solid

Yakupov is twice the sniper as both Hoffman and Stamkos...combined

My math is solid
- DDM-Coga

I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul.

Wait.

Did you just try to place Hoffman in with Ovie and Stammer's elite shots and goal scoring ability?... Uuuuuuummm, no.

Hoffman is a solid player, but he's definitely not in the same class as those two. Sorry.
- As_I_See_It

Absolutely not, they are on a higher level, But Hoffman's shot is absolutely on par

I was so close to getting him, but just missed out.
- david22

I have both...if only Hoffman could score instead of hitting the post every single game!

Dude Jersey is playing some good hockey and are better than people give them credit for AND you have the better goalie. I wouldn't assume the Leafs beat you.
- Aetherial

I'm not assuming the outcome but Toronto is tough team. It's certainly seems like a step up from the Av and Sabers. Plus, I assume you guys aren't going to give us our third game against a backup goalie.

Both are good picks

If we could get a #1C and use Hoffman right, having him in a draft pool would be unreal. He has one of the best shots and natural scoring ability in the league. I still contend that he could be a 40+ goal scorer if put into the right situation.

Stone is more pesky, he's not the player to rip one home like OVI, Hoffman or Stamkos, he's the player who will pick pocket the defensive and pick a corner.
- Maverick1818

You've got to pick a pocket or two, boys....then you've got to pick a corner or twooooooo....

On the back check he picks it off, so he's got to pick a corner or twooooooooooo.....

Best.........musical.......ever....

Hey, it's definitely exciting times for Leaf Nation, but I'd temper expectations a little bit pal. We are 4% into this season, and a lot can happen between now and April. There's lots of reason for excitement, and having watched them a few times this year, they're a lot of fun to watch- but this isn't the first time you've started the year hot. In fact, it seems to happen every year.

I think that this year is different- for a lot of reasons - but can't you Leafs fans just calm down a little bit? It's almost Groundhog Day every year- you get super pumped about your team really early in the season and start planning parades, and then some inevitable event throws a left turn into your plans.

Also - the teams people have already written off are actually looking good this year. NJ is the only team to have beaten Colorado this year, who knocked off good teams in NY and BOS.
- Jordo

When was the last time this occurred?

Second guy on the thread to make a comment like that.

Jesus, I was hoping this is where the not-high-as-(frank) Sens fans hung out.. after dealing with D'oops and Spazzo all morning.
- Aetherial

Most of the people who used to post here have stopped, and it's hard to get back into it.

10% of posts are Sens fans talking smack about other teams, 30% fans of those teams getting mad, 20% Maverick saying we need a no.1 centre, 20% Alfie making Duchene proposals, 10% fans of other teams wondering where all the Sens fans are, 10% prock-esque instigators.

Not a lot to get excited about if you're not high-as-(frank)

When was the last time this occurred?

- Fakepartofme

I do remember some asshat Leafs fan posting the NHL standings in here 4 or 5 years ago when the Leafs were 4-0 and on top of the conference.

But yeah, it's been a while.

Most of the people who used to post here have stopped, and it's hard to get back into it.

10% of posts are Sens fans talking smack about other teams, 30% fans of those teams getting mad, 20% Maverick saying we need a no.1 centre, 20% Alfie making Duchene proposals, 10% fans of other teams wondering where all the Sens fans are, 10% prock-esque instigators.

Not a lot to get excited about if you're not high-as-(frank)
- Mr_Clean

Well it's nice to finally get noticed lol

Hi guys,
I was wondering if this was the line to wait in for the SHORT BUS?

Both are good picks

If we could get a #1C and use Hoffman right, having him in a draft pool would be unreal. He has one of the best shots and natural scoring ability in the league. I still contend that he could be a 40+ goal scorer if put into the right situation.

Stone is more pesky, he's not the player to rip one home like OVI, Hoffman or Stamkos, he's the player who will pick pocket the defensive and pick a corner.
- Maverick1818

Devils are kind of team that can be problematic for Leafs. Leafs have good firepower and lots of speed up front. Speed teams win on their speed. But they can struggle against other speed teams. Not sure, but I think Devils might have more speed than Leafs.
- spatso

Yup, I'm in the right place.

Can never give the Leafs full credit, eh Spatso? How are those Leafs predictions coming? Still think they're in for a sophomore slump?

The Devils might have some speed, but they have nowhere close to the depth and the speed throughout the line up. Go ahead and shadow Matthews' line, there's two other scoring lines behind him and a 4th capable of producing as well...

19 goals in three games with 13 different scorers.

Not saying this will be a walk for the Leafs by any means, but like their chances.

Let's also remember that NJ has faced COL an BUF... Arguably two bottom five teams this season and have been for a while now.
- As_I_See_It

Yeah I am not spatso, but 3-0 win to start the season means jack all, I expect you guys to slump big time in about 2-3 months at least in the second part of the season after the christmas break. So yeah, sophomore slump no doubt.