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Adam French
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: Isn't Cooley 5"11? You know who else is 5"11? Sydney Crosby. - Scabeh
Joined: 04.06.2011

Jan 26 @ 2:25 PM ET


So this is how they invented dubstep....

- Brian Huddle

Don't make me kill you befuddle.
GoneFull
Vancouver Canucks
Location: ON
Joined: 07.31.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:26 PM ET
I definately don't consider him a 1st line centre at this point.

However, keep in mind that Bozak is not a 1st line centre and he is performing admirably in between Kessel and Lupul. So far those two have shown that they can perform above a PPG pace as long as they have a centre that compliments them. Colborne may never be that #1 centre, but I could see his game complimenting Kessel and Lupul very well. Add to the fact that he has size, and some decent hands, and it oculd be a very good fit.

I do not expect the leafs to contend for the cup any time soon, so what is wrong with giving colborne the shot at fulfilling the position. It would be better if he could fill it rather than trading away a ton of pieces for a guy whose game may not work well with them. Its worth a try in my opinion, and I don't feel as if we are in any rush to win now.

As a matter of fact if we don't make the playoffs this year and Wilson is gone, I will be even happier with our progress

- mfreedman


This.
Brian Huddle
Location: Cambridge, ON
Joined: 01.10.2011

Jan 26 @ 2:26 PM ET
Don't make me kill you befuddle.
- AdamFrench


mfreedman
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Thornhill, ON
Joined: 10.04.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:26 PM ET
I don't think Colborne has the speed to play with Kess and Loops. I would like to see Grabo play with them.

Something like this...

Lupul-Grabovski-Kessel
Kulemin-Bozak-Kadri
Lombardi-Connolly-Mac
Brown-Steckel-Crabb

with the Bozak line and the Connolly line sharing minutes.

- B-Leaf


Grabs has played with them.. Didn't work out very well, he doesnt compliment them. They need the big body, or the guy that can dig it out of the corners for them... That's why bozak works well
Domaju
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Timmins, ON
Joined: 06.26.2008

Jan 26 @ 2:26 PM ET
I am not sure, you live under a rock?

j/k I saw it when they played during a WJ feature, that was before he was a leaf, and actually I didnt remember who it was about til recently

- senstroll


That was the WJ where Eberle scored the goal with 5 seconds left right?

I watched every game...surprised I don't remember that feature.
Domaju
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Timmins, ON
Joined: 06.26.2008

Jan 26 @ 2:26 PM ET
That's IRRELEVANT!!
- PTVinnyMac


Ah, my bad
Colin Dambrauskas
Location: Office Chair - @ColinDJD
Joined: 08.04.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:27 PM ET

- Brian Huddle


dont worry...I got your back huddle...Frenchies a big wimp anyways
Colin Dambrauskas
Location: Office Chair - @ColinDJD
Joined: 08.04.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:28 PM ET
Grabs has played with them.. Didn't work out very well, he doesnt compliment them. They need the big body, or the guy that can dig it out of the corners for them... That's why bozak works well
- mfreedman



Kessel REEeeeEEeeEEeeeEEeaaAAaaaalllyyy needs someone with grit on his line...hes been getting banged up a lot lately and having to "fight" for himself...
B-Leaf
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Your mother's house, ON
Joined: 06.09.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:29 PM ET
Wow, how had I not heard about this before?
- Domaju



Lack of devotion to everything Leafs?
PTVinnyMac
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Big Vin Dog... Ya Damn Straigh, ON
Joined: 04.13.2011

Jan 26 @ 2:30 PM ET
Kessel REEeeeEEeeEEeeeEEeaaAAaaaalllyyy needs someone with grit on his line...hes been getting banged up a lot lately and having to "fight" for himself...
- noename09


Well then, since you asked so nicely, could I interest you in a Getzlaf, Ryan Maybe?
B-Leaf
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Your mother's house, ON
Joined: 06.09.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:31 PM ET
no grass on the infield no ball!
- senstroll


Maybe they don't play ball. Maybe they shoot hoops...#nograssonthatfield
Adam French
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: Isn't Cooley 5"11? You know who else is 5"11? Sydney Crosby. - Scabeh
Joined: 04.06.2011

Jan 26 @ 2:31 PM ET
dont worry...I got your back huddle...Frenchies a big wimp anyways
- noename09

Well I am 6'2
B-Leaf
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Your mother's house, ON
Joined: 06.09.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:33 PM ET
Grabs has played with them.. Didn't work out very well, he doesnt compliment them. They need the big body, or the guy that can dig it out of the corners for them... That's why bozak works well
- mfreedman


Very sparingly. I saw them get a little PP time earlier and they looked dangerous. Loops can dig it out. Either way, that line would not be about dumping and chasing. They could create a ton off the rush though, and through puck possession.
B-Leaf
Season Ticket Holder
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Your mother's house, ON
Joined: 06.09.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:33 PM ET
Kessel REEeeeEEeeEEeeeEEeaaAAaaaalllyyy needs someone with grit on his line...hes been getting banged up a lot lately and having to "fight" for himself...
- noename09



That's what the D is for...
Domaju
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Timmins, ON
Joined: 06.26.2008

Jan 26 @ 2:34 PM ET
Lack of devotion to everything Leafs?
- B-Leaf

Brian Huddle
Location: Cambridge, ON
Joined: 01.10.2011

Jan 26 @ 2:34 PM ET
That's what the D is for...
- B-Leaf


It aint working. None of those dudes on the back end are "mean"

And they don't want Dion fighting.
senstroll
Location: Leafs AAV Champs, ON
Joined: 02.22.2008

Jan 26 @ 2:34 PM ET
Maybe they don't play ball. Maybe they shoot hoops...#nograssonthatfield
- B-Leaf


where did we just take this?

I am not sure
Colin Dambrauskas
Location: Office Chair - @ColinDJD
Joined: 08.04.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:35 PM ET
Well I am 6'2
- AdamFrench


yea...youre a tall wimp...I said that...WADDUP!?
Domaju
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Timmins, ON
Joined: 06.26.2008

Jan 26 @ 2:36 PM ET
Well then, since you asked so nicely, could I interest you in a Getzlaf, Ryan Maybe?
- PTVinnyMac


Well I've only ever seen that particular model come in black and green. Do you have any in blue and white? If so, then I would be interested
PTVinnyMac
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Big Vin Dog... Ya Damn Straigh, ON
Joined: 04.13.2011

Jan 26 @ 2:37 PM ET
Kessel REEeeeEEeeEEeeeEEeaaAAaaaalllyyy needs someone with grit on his line...hes been getting banged up a lot lately and having to "fight" for himself...
- noename09


Or maybe a Statsny, Paul? They're both readily available, new models. Both have different features...

The Statsny offers a smooth ride, with sleek cuts in the body. The assisst feature 2012 is an upgrade to previous versions, shot functions works well too, but there are some bugs with the software.

The Getzlaf is not for the faint of heart. This is a rough and tumble ride. It might seem uncomfortable at first, but believe me it's protection works well with it's rough ride. For example, you could keep your Fruit Loops and Kellogs on the front seat and not worry about them getting all shook up an crunched. The assisst feature included here is a version before the version included with The Statsny, but better than most other versions. The shot feature here, much better than the shot feature in the Statsny package, hands down....

So, do you need some time to think this over?
Colin Dambrauskas
Location: Office Chair - @ColinDJD
Joined: 08.04.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:38 PM ET
Well then, since you asked so nicely, could I interest you in a Getzlaf, Ryan Maybe?
- PTVinnyMac


whaddaya want for em!?
mycokes
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: @mykokes, ON
Joined: 03.03.2009

Jan 26 @ 2:38 PM ET
yea...youre a tall wimp...I said that...WADDUP!?
- noename09

I want Burke to make a trade. Something. I'm bored.
big_dion
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I've been successful in business for years which is why I can be on hockeybuzz. - HH
Joined: 08.23.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:39 PM ET
It aint working. None of those dudes on the back end are "mean"

And they don't want Dion fighting.

- Brian Huddle


plus if im not mistaken you get a penalty or the faceoff goes outside of the zone or something if the D comes in from the point.

am i making this up or am i on the ball? im tired today..
Colin Dambrauskas
Location: Office Chair - @ColinDJD
Joined: 08.04.2010

Jan 26 @ 2:40 PM ET
Or maybe a Statsny, Paul? They're both readily available, new models. Both have different features...

The Statsny offers a smooth ride, with sleek cuts in the body. The assisst feature 2012 is an upgrade to previous versions, shot functions works well too, but there are some bugs with the software.

The Getzlaf is not for the faint of heart. This is a rough and tumble ride. It might seem uncomfortable at first, but believe me it's protection works well with it's rough ride. For example, you could keep your Fruit Loops and Kellogs on the front seat and not worry about them getting all shook up an crunched. The assisst feature included here is a version before the version included with The Statsny, but better than most other versions. The shot feature here, much better than the shot feature in the Statsny package, hands down....

So, do you need some time to think this over?

- PTVinnyMac


The Getzlaf model sounds more like something I would be interested in, but Im not sure we can afford something like that right now...whats the price tag say?
Adam French
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: Isn't Cooley 5"11? You know who else is 5"11? Sydney Crosby. - Scabeh
Joined: 04.06.2011

Jan 26 @ 2:40 PM ET
yea...youre a tall wimp...I said that...WADDUP!?
- noename09

Stop with my secrets
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