We'll take Kaberle and a pick/prospect for Komisarek.

I would think most of you would want him back now that Markov is back.
- thomas81

Admitedly, we have too many players who do what Kaberle does but that doesnt mean we want a player who doesnt do anything at all in exchange.

Nope.

The Leafs will continue to battle hard. We don't believe in 'tanking' like other teams do.

It's rarely works. I can see the Leafs winning a lot of games from here to the end even more so after the way they played last night.
- thomas81

what about the previous 5 games?

guy who got him fired in Anaheim will become a Carlyle player in Toronto.


MAKES SENSE TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- dt99999

Getzlaf and Burke have a great relationship. I'd be shocked if he didn't sign here as a UFA in summer of 2013.

I don't think he's having a lot of fun in Anaheim.

The difference between the Senators and Habs is not in terms of the young talent currently on their rosters... Of all the young players on either roster, I would take Karlsson first... But then I would take Price, Patches, and Subban before I took Cowen, Smith, Foligno, et al., so it's pretty much a wash there.

but of the veteran/prime aged guys, the guys that are paid to be top guys are playing like top guys this season... Alfredsson, Spezza, Michalek, whereas Gomez, Gionta, Plekanec, and previously Cammalleri had all been worth considerably less than their cap hits suggested....

That's the difference. If the Habs can replace those bad contracts with better ones, they could easily be as good or better than the Senators in the medium to long term...

(could be easier said than done)
- Mr_Clean

I agree 100%. Our vets stunk up the joint and that hurt big time. And good for Spezza for coming back and having the season he is having.

The difference between the Senators and Habs is not in terms of the young talent currently on their rosters... Of all the young players on either roster, I would take Karlsson first... But then I would take Price, Patches, and Subban before I took Cowen, Smith, Foligno, et al., so it's pretty much a wash there.

but of the veteran/prime aged guys, the guys that are paid to be top guys are playing like top guys this season... Alfredsson, Spezza, Michalek, whereas Gomez, Gionta, Plekanec, and previously Cammalleri had all been worth considerably less than their cap hits suggested....

That's the difference. If the Habs can replace those bad contracts with better ones, they could easily be as good or better than the Senators in the medium to long term...

(could be easier said than done)
- Mr_Clean

100% spot on, sir. Still, Ottawa looks better in the long-term IMO.

Well this is the way I see it too.

Reimer had a sophomore slump which I expected. No doubt in my mind he'll bounce back next season. He'll get back to where he was last year.
Monster will not be back. They will probably sign a UFA like Biron or a reliable back up in the summer.
- thomas81

???? He had a hot 15-20 game stretch. Before that he was an AHL goalie and after that hot streak he was average at best. So back to where last year?

I agree 100%.
- hscesq

Ta yeule

Getzlaf and Burke have a great relationship. I'd be shocked if he didn't sign here as a UFA in summer of 2013.

I don't think he's having a lot of fun in Anaheim.
- thomas81

Apparently, Getzlaf always wanted to be a Leaf.

Admitedly, we have too many players who do what Kaberle does but that doesnt mean we want a player who doesnt do anything at all in exchange.
- PRICEless

Komisarek is physical. Isn't that exactly what you guys need?

Apparently, Getzlaf always wanted to be a Leaf.
- hscesq

the kid is 16, give him time
- stinger67

Most (if not all) men have stopped growing by the time they hit that age. He's not getting any taller.. Will put up some muscles for sure though.

Komisarek is physical. Isn't that exactly what you guys need?
- thomas81

Tinordi will be here soon.

what about the previous 5 games?
- BingoLady

They were in a slump. I believe they can be a hell of a lot better. Until this week, I still had a feeling they would make the playoffs.

They were in a slump. I believe they can be a hell of a lot better. Until this week, I still had a feeling they would make the playoffs.


- thomas81

u will be lucky to win 3 more games

Komisarek is physical. Isn't that exactly what you guys need?
- thomas81

Uh, YEAH!!!

Komisarek is physical. Isn't that exactly what you guys need?
- thomas81

Emelin is thrice the player Komi is in the physicality department and he doesnt cost 5M $. He's also a better skater and passer.

I certainly did not think the Sens would turn it around like they did. I had them dead last in the East prior to the season. They still have ton to do though and are still in the rebuild mindset. It helped that Ottawa has two top 10 scorers in Spezza and Karlsson though. Not rubbing it in, just saying. I don`t see Montreal doing the same next season. Price will certainly keep them at bay though.

I watch more of Subban than I would like. I think he will be a good player, just not an elite d-man in the NHL.
- Gord_Wilson_2.0

I don't know that Montreal will do the same next season, but like I said, it depends on those contracts and what they are able to do with them.
As for Subban, you said average first, and that is incorrect IMO. He may not end up being elite, but he will be just below if not.

I don't think this guy is for real.

???? He had a hot 15-20 game stretch. Before that he was an AHL goalie and after that hot streak he was average at best. So back to where last year?
- stormey

Are you kidding?

You don't watch very many Leafs games. He was phenomenal in that stretch last year. If we had that kind of goaltending all last season, we would have made the playoffs. Not just make them, we would have made some noise.

Ta yeule
- Jayden

Okie dokie.

Apparently, Getzlaf always wanted to be a Leaf.
- hscesq

him and every other player in the league

Are you kidding?

You don't watch very many Leafs games. He was phenomenal in that stretch last year. If we had that kind of goaltending all last season, we would have made the playoffs. Not just make them, we would have made some noise.
- thomas81

This stormey guy is a joke. He's actually a Jets fan!!!

Are you kidding?

You don't watch very many Leafs games. He was phenomenal in that stretch last year. If we had that kind of goaltending all last season, we would have made the playoffs. Not just make them, we would have made some noise.
- thomas81

Oh so he's for real. Wow.

Uh, YEAH!!!
- Jayden

This is why Kaberle + pick/prospect for Komi is a perfect trade.

him and every other player in the league
- Rayven

No. All the rest want to be Habs.