Damien Cox has to be one of the worst analysts (if you can call him that) on TV. Say there should only be one assist per goal? Is he on glue? Trying to explain that only one pass makes a goal happen. Terrible. He needs to worry about the Davis Cup and stop talking about hockey because he is oblivious to it.
- agold2

HE very well could be the dumbest, least respected reporter/analyst in all of sports.

If hockey fans still believe that Eberle is thriving off of his linemates they need to pull their heads out of their asses... he is the key ingredient to that line... he makes others better what is it now 24 goals? I bet now that he broke the 43pt curse could finish near 40 goals this year... That line has to be considered one of the most exciting lines in the game right now or at least top 5...
- saskoil21

He's 7th in league scoring right now. At 22 on a team as bad as the Oilers that is impressive. I read somewhere that only Malkin and Giroux have a better P/G.

Coach REALLY need to get Barker away from Kessel...clearly he was no match for him. Kessel beat him on the outside with speed EVERY time. At least if they would have played Sutton he would have had a longer reach. No way Sutton should have been sitting in the press box tonight. Also, why is Peckham still higher on the depth chart than Teubert????

Cox really is an idiot. He and Simmons are two of the biggest female genitalias Ive ever listened to. They make me actually like Scott Oake and John Garrett. Thats bad.
- GuyLaDouche

What's happened is tsn and sportsnet like the reaction these guys get from the Leafs' brass, and put them on air to further give them a podium. Simmons has long been booted from his connected status within the organization, and has had to resort to being inflammatory to get attention.

Not going to lie. Im liking the message board lately. Leafs and Oil fans having an actual conversation. haha Just have to meet on neutral grounds and bash Damien Cox.

Coach REALLY need to get Barker away from Kessel...clearly he was no match for him. Kessel beat him on the outside with speed EVERY time. At least if they would have played Sutton he would have had a longer reach. No way Sutton should have been sitting in the press box tonight. Also, why is Peckham still higher on the depth chart than Teubert????
- darkstar107

Waivers

Ebs line is nasty good and only going to get better. One of the biggest deciding factors of the game was the Leafs' speed and the Oilers' defense inability to contain it on the rush. More foot-speed back there is definitely needed.

Your first for Schenn? Your first is definitely more valuable, but I have a feeling Schenn is going to be a playoff beast. His play has turned around and he's been arguably one of our best D (check the stats) and he crushes bodies. We need guys like that. Burke would make that trade, but we'd regret it during the playoffs...granted, in 2 years when we have a 1C, we'd love it.
That being said, there's no way you'd do that.
and JVR wouldnt add anything to your squad.

Cox really is an idiot. He and Simmons are two of the biggest female genitalias Ive ever listened to. They make me actually like Scott Oake and John Garrett. Thats bad.
- GuyLaDouche

We heard you the first time

A trade is certainly in order to balance out the squad. The Oil a couple good risks on project defenseman, but unfortunately they're not working out. I know for sure that Barker sucks, what's up with Teubert, though? I don't know much about him besides the fact he never should have been drafted that high and its difficult for him to live up to expectations. What do you Oilers fans think of the kid?

Good point. Its to bad they are trying to showcase rather then playing to win though...
- agold2

Why are earth would you showcase a player doing something they would NEVER do on the team being traded to? Belanger is not a go-to player even on the Oilers and is only a situation player so why try to sell him as a go-to player rather than the guy you can call on in those difficult situations? You cannot bolster a players value if you play him in a role not suited to his abilities. Furthermore, if you play to win the teams that are in the sweepstakes are more excited about ALL the players. I can't get my head around this team and what appears to be an effort to actively lose games.

Before Gagner went beast mode, I was thinking B Schenn and JVR for our first(presuming its top 3) would be fair, but now I wouldn't do it lol.

Before Gagner went beast mode, I was thinking B Schenn and JVR for our first(presuming its top 3) would be fair, but now I wouldn't do it lol.
- dragonslade

I doubt Philly would do that either.

A trade is certainly in order to balance out the squad. The Oil a couple good risks on project defenseman, but unfortunately they're not working out. I know for sure that Barker sucks, what's up with Teubert, though? I don't know much about him besides the fact he never should have been drafted that high and its difficult for him to live up to expectations. What do you Oilers fans think of the kid?
- clarkysduster

5/6 pairing next year. He isn't all that bad. He'll replace Peckham.

A trade is certainly in order to balance out the squad. The Oil a couple good risks on project defenseman, but unfortunately they're not working out. I know for sure that Barker sucks, what's up with Teubert, though? I don't know much about him besides the fact he never should have been drafted that high and its difficult for him to live up to expectations. What do you Oilers fans think of the kid?
- clarkysduster

Curve for dmen is always different. You can't say anything for sure yet.

What's happened is tsn and sportsnet like the reaction these guys get from the Leafs' brass, and put them on air to further give them a podium. Simmons has long been booted from his connected status within the organization, and has had to resort to being inflammatory to get attention.
- p_zub

And that face ... I don't know how you can look at him and resist the urge to punch him in the mouth.

Not going to lie. Im liking the message board lately. Leafs and Oil fans having an actual conversation. haha Just have to meet on neutral grounds and bash Damien Cox.
- agold2

lol
Thank God it wasn't just me thinking Cox is the singular tense of his last name.
On an aside, I'm getting the sense that the Leafs fans posting here feel that the 6-3 outcome was indicative of the game played. It wasn't. That game could easily have gone either way. Your team did some things well, my team did some things well, the real difference makers were the officials and the Oilers D deciding that "D" stands for "Dumbass". Wait, can I say that?
I am going to be That Crazy Guy and go ahead and say I'm glad Dubey wasn't pulled. First of all he wasn't bad (shone at times, gave his team a chance to win, horrendously embarassing defensive miscues and all). Second of all I like the way he fought through adversity without really crumbling. Third of all our alternative is Khabibulan.
However, I didn't like the way Dubnyk smashed his stick on his crossbar after I believe the 4th goal. Not only did he almost hit his defenseman but I want my goaltender to be the most mature and unflappable individual on the team. That being said, my heart went out to him. It's so frustrating to make a couple of huge saves and then have the third knocked in. Defense needs to A)make sure their keeper can see the shot and B)clear the freaking rebounds! They did A pretty good and given the state of our defensive roster I should be grateful.

I'm in favor of putting Nuge on the IR for the year. Guy needs to go train with Gary Roberts in the offseason. come back with even 10-15lbs stronger would be really nice. Nuge really reminds of Stamkos when he broke in. Ridiculously skilled but simply not strong enough. Soon as Stamkos hit the weights with Roberts, he's been a dominant force. Imagine that kind of transformation with Nuge.

Agreed...but I think considering the Edmonton oilers are going to be sellers very shortly, they have to play the guys they plan on dealing. The reps from the 28 teams didn't go to watch Gagner/Eberle/hall because there's no way they're getting any of them.
- p_zub

Gagner will be available

I'm in favor of putting Nuge on the IR for the year. Guy needs to go train with Gary Roberts in the offseason. come back with even 10-15lbs stronger would be really nice. Nuge really reminds of Stamkos when he broke in. Ridiculously skilled but simply not strong enough. Soon as Stamkos hit the weights with Roberts, he's been a dominant force. Imagine that kind of transformation with Nuge.
- ash146

I wonder of Roberts reveives offers from teams to become a head trainer or a training consultant or something like that. He probably makes a killing from guys like Stamkos and James Neal paying him for his expertise though.

Barker was brutal last night; with his NHL career being what it is, you'd think he'd show a little less indifference about being out there.

lol
Thank God it wasn't just me thinking Cox is the singular tense of his last name.
On an aside, I'm getting the sense that the Leafs fans posting here feel that the 6-3 outcome was indicative of the game played. It wasn't. That game could easily have gone either way. Your team did some things well, my team did some things well, the real difference makers were the officials and the Oilers D deciding that "D" stands for "Dumbass". Wait, can I say that?
I am going to be That Crazy Guy and go ahead and say I'm glad Dubey wasn't pulled. First of all he wasn't bad (shone at times, gave his team a chance to win, horrendously embarassing defensive miscues and all). Second of all I like the way he fought through adversity without really crumbling. Third of all our alternative is Khabibulan.
However, I didn't like the way Dubnyk smashed his stick on his crossbar after I believe the 4th goal. Not only did he almost hit his defenseman but I want my goaltender to be the most mature and unflappable individual on the team. That being said, my heart went out to him. It's so frustrating to make a couple of huge saves and then have the third knocked in. Defense needs to A)make sure their keeper can see the shot and B)clear the freaking rebounds! They did A pretty good and given the state of our defensive roster I should be grateful.
- thefullnelson

The score was indicative of where the teams are right now in their development. The Leafs are a legitimate contender for a playoff spot (whoopee), and the Oilers are not.

The Oilers D was horrible. There is just no getting around that. They have the brightest young trio of forwards in the league right now... but you just can't win very often without some defensive play.

Gagner will be available
- GoneFullRetard

No.

HE very well could be the dumbest, least respected reporter/analyst in all of sports.

- SPIbanez

Damien Cox shouldn't even be an analyst. The guy is a writer for the Toronto Star. As Simmons is a writer for the Toronto Sun.

Key word: Writers?

I have no idea how these douche-nozzles get on the air, stick to guys that have played the game before. Hell Sportsnet even has Marty McSorley, one of the most dis-respected goofball players to ever play the game and I still agree with what he says most of the time.

Why? Because he played in the NHL and has experienced it first hand. He's not some bald jerk-off throwing his biased opinions around.

Barker was brutal last night; with his NHL career being what it is, you'd think he'd show a little less indifference about being out there.
- Go_Shelf

Bah.

The score was indicative of where the teams are right now in their development. The Leafs are a legitimate contender for a playoff spot (whoopee), and the Oilers are not.

The Oilers D was horrible. There is just no getting around that. They have the brightest young trio of forwards in the league right now... but you just can't win very often without some defensive play.
- GoneFullRetard

Yeah Richard had a pretty good thing goin there, until he went all "I can't stand losing anymore!!! " and started mentioning trading your lottery pick. This draft is weak as you get further into the 1st round, but the top 10 is heavy with solid Canadian defenceman. You'll get a good player for sure. If anything try packaging one of your forgotten prospects like Paajarvi, Omark,Hamilton, Pitlick and maybe your 2nd and 3rd to get a solid d-man.

Plus you drafted Klefbom and David Musil last year, I'm sure they'll be NHL ready sooner rather than later