Even Phil Kessel has given up on the Leafs I have proof that hes a avid Jets fan.

- wolfos412

Good analysis. But I don't think we're ''stuck'' with Komi. He'd be a solid addition for a playoff team. He's a rough go here for a little while but he's a good player. I have no doubt about it. His confidence is shot.
- thomas81

C'mon you don't really believe that. The guy is a useless overpaid slug and handles the puck like a grenade.

Unfortunately for Kessel, it seems people will keep finding excuses as to why he isn't valuable.

He comes to Toronto and everybody says he won't score without Savard, well he scores still.

Then they say he has too many dry spells and the trade wasn't worth it unless he scores around 40 goals per season, well he has been consistent as hell this year and looks to be a guy that will challenge 40 goals for some years to come.

Now they are saying he has no leadership and grit. If he comes out next season and becomes the spiritual leader of the team and starts throwing body checks I'm guessing the next knock will be 'well he's never won a Stanley Cup'.

It just doesn't seem to matter what he does, but truthfully I hope we keep him for as long as possible. Been a long time since we had that kind of pure scorer on this team.

Dude, seriously, people are not trolling you here. Despite the Vancouver team under my avatard, I ama lifelong Leafs fan.

You are assessing things the same way I would expect Burke to assess the team, given his previous actions.

The AHL championship means very little.

The Leafs have a #1 Dman, just not a good one, and well overpaid.
The Leafs have 2 #1 goalies, meaning they don't *really* have any.
The Leafs do not have a #1 center.

There are ZERO up and coming all-stars in the minors. That is simply the truth.

Will they get better. Yeah, there is some hope for the young D core (even that has largely faded), and a couple good drafts, and maybe they get lucky with one of their minor league goalies...

They are going to need some time, and some luck, before they are even a mediocre team.
- GoneFullRetard

Yadadadada... Same poop, different day.

The Leafs suck. They'll need to wait until 2025 to be any good...

The team that played prior to the new year was simply a flash in the pan. The player we'll draft, regardless of who it is, will be a complete bust.

Our coaching sucks, our owners are complete idiots,... the list goes on. Did I miss anything?

Wow. Are you illiterate or something?

I didn't say Reimer was elite. I never said that. You read what you wanna read and then give people poop about it.

I said he was average. I'm confident he'll have a stronger season next year. Does that mean he's the next Ken Dryden? No. He'll be average. That's all I said.
- thomas81

Pretty sure you said they have a #1 goalie. Did you mean Gustavsson?

Wow. Are you illiterate or something?

I didn't say Reimer was elite. I never said that. You read what you wanna read and then give people poop about it.

I said he was average. I'm confident he'll have a stronger season next year. Does that mean he's the next Ken Dryden? No. He'll be average. That's all I said.
- thomas81

Read again. He said something about YOU saying Reimer is a #1 goalie.

Next 2 games should be losses. New Jersey and the Rangers. But for some reason the Leafs always put up a fight against the Rangers.
- weirdoh

Rangers have had problem with Toronto's team speed this year. Although we are looking slow lately so maybe another blowout for Reimer.

#tanknation

I don't give a (frank) about your numbers.
To me, goalies are about accomplishment.
- Jayden

Price has accomplished so much which you be why you qualify him as an elite goaltender.

Dear thomas81,

Thanks for opening the flood gates. You're on your own.

Dear thomas81,

Thanks for opening the flood gates. You're on your own.
- weirdoh

Wow. Are you illiterate or something?

I didn't say Reimer was elite. I never said that. You read what you wanna read and then give people poop about it.

I said he was average. I'm confident he'll have a stronger season next year. Does that mean he's the next Ken Dryden? No. He'll be average. That's all I said.
- thomas81

Can i have your prediction on the score for Fridays game against New Jersey,You are on a hot streak because what ever you predict the Leafs will score the team has double it or almost double it.

Your Prediction on Monday 4-2 Leafs, Final score 8-0 Bruins

Your Prediction Yesterday 3-1 Leafs, Final score 5-2 Isles.

Unfortunately for Kessel, it seems people will keep finding excuses as to why he isn't valuable.

He comes to Toronto and everybody says he won't score without Savard, well he scores still.

Then they say he has too many dry spells and the trade wasn't worth it unless he scores around 40 goals per season, well he has been consistent as hell this year and looks to be a guy that will challenge 40 goals for some years to come.

Now they are saying he has no leadership and grit. If he comes out next season and becomes the spiritual leader of the team and starts throwing body checks I'm guessing the next knock will be 'well he's never won a Stanley Cup'.

It just doesn't seem to matter what he does, but truthfully I hope we keep him for as long as possible. Been a long time since we had that kind of pure scorer on this team.
- leafs93

You mean the Tampa media isn't suggesting that Stamkos should be traded to help improve the Lightning's future?

Weird.

Price has accomplished so much which you be why you qualify him as an elite goaltender.
- thomas81

I'm saying the opposite, actually.

Yadadadada... Same poop, different day.

The Leafs suck. They'll need to wait until 2025 to be any good...

The team that played prior to the new year was simply a flash in the pan. The player we'll draft, regardless of who it is, will be a complete bust.

Our coaching sucks, our owners are complete idiots,... the list goes on. Did I miss anything?
- thomas81

Ok then,

Corky just called for you. He wants his intellect back.

EVERYONE KEEP BE-LEAF-ING!!!

C'mon you don't really believe that. The guy is a useless overpaid slug and handles the puck like a grenade.
- PootieTang

I do believe that.

If you ever played sports, you'd know that confidence is key to being at the top of your game.

90% mental toughness, 10% in the head.

Ya but Colborne who is 4th has 5pts in 10 nhl games... bring that over 82 games and thats 41pts! pretty good for a rookie
- wolfos412

It usually is the journey men that are top scorers in the AHL(not always) as the younger players are projects and are pushed in many facets of the game. To support this check out the overall stats line for the last 5 years in the AHL.

We probably don't have any young superstars in our prospect pool as of right now. However, we do have serviceable NHL players for the future (based on potential)

-Colborne (2nd line center)
-Ashton (3rd line grinder)
-Holzer (top 4 dman)
-Frattin (2nd line winger)
-Ross (great 3rd line grinder)
-Blacker (serviceable dman with power play capabilities)
-Scrivens/Owuya (inconsistent but young)
-Mueller (?)
-D'Amigo (?)
-Kadri (?)
-McKegg (?)

That isn't that bad


It would be nice to sign Justin Schultz when he becomes a free agent as it doesn't look like he'll sign in Anaheim

EVERYONE KEEP BE-LEAF-ING!!!
- mr.peanut

Pretty sure you said they have a #1 goalie. Did you mean Gustavsson?
- GuyLaDouche

Leafs need a #1 goalie, a #1 centre and a #1 d-man.

The hardest pieces to acquire.
- leafs_wingp

I believe we already have those pieces
- thomas81

I'm illiterate.

Price has accomplished so much which you be why you qualify him as an elite goaltender.
- thomas81

I hate the Canadiens but Price is a great goalie and would not be an issue no matter what team he plays for.

Anyone saying otherwise really really really hates the Canadiens. I just only really really hate them.

Dear thomas81,

Thanks for opening the flood gates. You're on your own.
- weirdoh

Hes been on his own for the last 3 days, Since hes the only Leaf fan on here not calling for Tank Nation.

Unfortunately for Kessel, it seems people will keep finding excuses as to why he isn't valuable.

He comes to Toronto and everybody says he won't score without Savard, well he scores still.

Then they say he has too many dry spells and the trade wasn't worth it unless he scores around 40 goals per season, well he has been consistent as hell this year and looks to be a guy that will challenge 40 goals for some years to come.

Now they are saying he has no leadership and grit. If he comes out next season and becomes the spiritual leader of the team and starts throwing body checks I'm guessing the next knock will be 'well he's never won a Stanley Cup'.

It just doesn't seem to matter what he does, but truthfully I hope we keep him for as long as possible. Been a long time since we had that kind of pure scorer on this team.
- leafs93

Agreed. Because he plays for the Leafs, he's useless. I love trolls.

You mean the Tampa media isn't suggesting that Stamkos should be traded to help improve the Lightning's future?

Weird.
- leafs_wingp

Are the Tampa media aware they have an NHL team?

Agreed. Because he plays for the Leafs, he's useless. I love trolls.
- thomas81

I challenge you to read back since the beginning of this discussion and find where anyone said anything about Phil Kessel...

It usually is the journey men that are top scorers in the AHL(not always) as the younger players are projects and are pushed in many facets of the game. To support this check out the overall stats line for the last 5 years in the AHL.

We probably don't have any young superstars in our prospect pool as of right now. However, we do have serviceable NHL players for the future (based on potential)

-Colborne (2nd line center)
-Ashton (3rd line grinder)-Holzer (top 4 dman)
-Frattin (2nd line winger)
-Ross (great 3rd line grinder)
-Blacker (serviceable dman with power play capabilities)
-Scrivens/Owuya (inconsistent but young)
-Mueller (?)
-D'Amigo (?)
-Kadri (?)
-McKegg (?)

That isn't that bad


It would be nice to sign Justin Schultz when he becomes a free agent as it doesn't look like he'll sign in Anaheim
- bcoop

You figured that out in the 6 games he has played in the Leafs Organization.