ban UG.
thank you

Wow. Madness in this thread. It's all Lou Lams' fault for trading that late 2nd rounder (that will undoubtedly turn into a HHOF player) for Plekanec. DAMN YOU LOU!!!

Plekanec may turn into a useful player for this years playoffs, but it's gonna be difficult to get over 14 years of hatred and change my habits. Suddenly I gotta remember to cheer for Plekanec to do well during the game instead of cheering for someone to grab him by his turtleneck and punch his stupid face! Wait, he's not stupid anymore, he's a Leaf! So confusing!

am i the only one who took tomorrow off? i need a stay homer, drinking beer at 10am all day long, discussing deadline day jaBROni.
- systemtool

What the ek is going on?? It’s three in morning I can’t sleep. When I went to bed there was 32 pages of dialogue now 48? Arguing over what? Did leafs make another trade? Another Plekanec?

Pie in the sky is thinking Boyle or Plekanec makes a real difference and wins you a Cup. Reality is, they're 4th line centers who cost you younger, cheaper, better prospects. But, one day, when the price needs to be paid, if you have more top prospects because you kept your draft picks, it just makes it that much easier to acquire the top end players you need and more importantly, it allows you to do it when the time is right.
- Unholy_Goalie

We the leafs don’t have enough—and or the right ones to fill the gap on the parent club when needed. What do I mean by that?
No need for Boyle
No need for Moore
No need for Plekanec

If we are set up right we should be able to call up from below: Marlies or elsewhere for a good Center position prospect. We don’t have it simple as that. Don’t say altonen or Gauthier cuz neither one has what it takes in the nhl. Plekanec was acquired for that reason. And I kind agree against the madness of giving up 2nd round picks for Boyle and Plekanec for many reasons. Can you imagine Plekanec already telling media good chance of returning to Habs in summer. The so far removed from being a playoff team yet open to going back. Maybe Glenny who was under contract for three years might of been the smarter option when giving up a second. Lastly has any team gone on and won Stanley cup after making trade deadline deals?

We the leafs don’t have enough—and or the right ones to fill the gap on the parent club when needed. What do I mean by that?
No need for Boyle
No need for Moore
No need for Plekanec

If we are set up right we should be able to call up from below: Marlies or elsewhere for a good Center position prospect. We don’t have it simple as that. Don’t say altonen or Gauthier cuz neither one has what it takes in the nhl. Plekanec was acquired for that reason. And I kind agree against the madness of giving up 2nd round picks for Boyle and Plekanec for many reasons. Can you imagine Plekanec already telling media good chance of returning to Habs in summer. The so far removed from being a playoff team yet open to going back. Maybe Glenny who was under contract for three years might of been the smarter option when giving up a second. Lastly has any team gone on and won Stanley cup after making trade deadline deals?
- BreathLeafs2015

breathe bro

We the leafs don’t have enough—and or the right ones to fill the gap on the parent club when needed. What do I mean by that?
No need for Boyle
No need for Moore
No need for Plekanec

If we are set up right we should be able to call up from below: Marlies or elsewhere for a good Center position prospect. We don’t have it simple as that. Don’t say altonen or Gauthier cuz neither one has what it takes in the nhl. Plekanec was acquired for that reason. And I kind agree against the madness of giving up 2nd round picks for Boyle and Plekanec for many reasons. Can you imagine Plekanec already telling media good chance of returning to Habs in summer. The so far removed from being a playoff team yet open to going back. Maybe Glenny who was under contract for three years might of been the smarter option when giving up a second. Lastly has any team gone on and won Stanley cup after making trade deadline deals?
- BreathLeafs2015

I don't really understand some people's hysteria. If the only asset we give up to improve our team for the playoffs is a second rounder for more center depth, big (frank)ing deal. Oh yeah, and two prospects that probably won't amount to anything.

We still have our 1st, probably what will turn out to be a better 2nd rounder than the one we traded, plus the rest of our picks going into the next draft. It's not like we have sold the farm for this year. Relax.

Was it necessary? Maybe not. But it's not going to ruin our farm system and it shows management has confidence in the team and gives them more depth up the middle, which is always a plus. As long as we don't trade a lot of other assets for more pending UFA's I don't think there is much need to panic.

While I'm too lazy to do the research, considering that most contending teams make a few deadline deals each year, I'm going to answer "yes" to your last question. Most likely many teams that go on to win the cup did in fact make a deadline deal or two.

We the leafs don’t have enough—and or the right ones to fill the gap on the parent club when needed. What do I mean by that?
No need for Boyle
No need for Moore
No need for Plekanec

If we are set up right we should be able to call up from below: Marlies or elsewhere for a good Center position prospect. We don’t have it simple as that. Don’t say altonen or Gauthier cuz neither one has what it takes in the nhl. Plekanec was acquired for that reason. And I kind agree against the madness of giving up 2nd round picks for Boyle and Plekanec for many reasons. Can you imagine Plekanec already telling media good chance of returning to Habs in summer. The so far removed from being a playoff team yet open to going back. Maybe Glenny who was under contract for three years might of been the smarter option when giving up a second. Lastly has any team gone on and won Stanley cup after making trade deadline deals?
- BreathLeafs2015

Didn't the Penguins get Hainsey last deadline?

Didn't the Penguins get Hainsey last deadline?
- walshyleafsfan

For a 2nd and a prospect. Ruined their team. Set them back years.

Today is the day!

Wonder if Lou has anything cooking up, or if we are going into the rest of season then playoffs with the Squad we have now.

Hopefully it isn't that boring of a TDL, last the previous few years have been. But with not many great names on the market, i have my doubts

I don't really understand some people's hysteria. If the only asset we give up to improve our team for the playoffs is a second rounder for more center depth, big (frank)ing deal. Oh yeah, and two prospects that probably won't amount to anything.

We still have our 1st, probably what will turn out to be a better 2nd rounder than the one we traded, plus the rest of our picks going into the next draft. It's not like we have sold the farm for this year. Relax.

Was it necessary? Maybe not. But it's not going to ruin our farm system and it shows management has confidence in the team and gives them more depth up the middle, which is always a plus. As long as we don't trade a lot of other assets for more pending UFA's I don't think there is much need to panic.

While I'm too lazy to do the research, considering that most contending teams make a few deadline deals each year, I'm going to answer "yes" to your last question. Most likely many teams that go on to win the cup did in fact make a deadline deal or two.
- Thecakeisalie

For UG and others, this deal is the exact opposite of how we should be proceeding. In their view, keep acquiring picks until you know for sure you have the best team and only then make additions to guarantee a Cup win. That's how the Capitals have won so many Cups.

Brian Boyle is judged not by whether he improved the odds of doing well in the playoffs (and helping getting in). The trade was a waste cause we didn't win. Since we are unlikely to win this year we should be trading players for picks to help win some year off in the future.

Even if the Leafs aren't favourites, there's nobody in the East who I couldn't see them beating. A hot goalie and balanced scoring can take you a long way and more additions are possible.

Hope Martin forgets he's a leaf now and punches turtleneck in the throat..

For UG and others, this deal is the exact opposite of how we should be proceeding. In their view, keep acquiring picks until you know for sure you have the best team and only then make additions to guarantee a Cup win. That's how the Capitals have won so many Cups.

Brian Boyle is judged not by whether he improved the odds of doing well in the playoffs (and helping getting in). The trade was a waste cause we didn't win. Since we are unlikely to win this year we should be trading players for picks to help win some year off in the future.

Even if the Leafs aren't favourites, there's nobody in the East who I couldn't see them beating. A hot goalie and balanced scoring can take you a long way and more additions are possible.
- Canada Cup

Hope Martin forgets he's a leaf now and punches turtleneck in the throat..
- Fruitcakenipple

- gergeswillems

- gergeswillems

Yes..only way harder...

- gergeswillems

- gergeswillems

post of the day

First 6 hours of NHL trade deadline shows...

UG reinforcing why pleckanec trade was good for the leafs. Anyone against the deal after watching him go off on the deal needs to get their head checked.

Wow. Madness in this thread. It's all Lou Lams' fault for trading that late 2nd rounder (that will undoubtedly turn into a HHOF player) for Plekanec. DAMN YOU LOU!!!
- Thecakeisalie

I have faith in Leafs management and scouting as much as the next guy, but this idea that because of Hunter et al, lower round picks are somehow so much more valuable doesn't make any sense to me. They are still low percentage. And they still aren't trading away all their picks. It seems to me they are striking a balance between being competitive now, while still having things coming through the pipeline, which is what you want to do.

This turtleneck feels almost...sensual against my skin.

This turtleneck feels almost...sensual against my skin.
- Zezel

U sick fuk....

This turtleneck feels almost...sensual against my skin.
- Zezel