???

Why is he gutless? Because he asks questions the fans are dying to ask?
- Pecafan Fan

It's awesome. Its just ballsy. Gutless may be too strong a word, but these are the kind of reporters that make players want to quit on Toronto and get the (frank) out outta here lol

you are a clown.


To answer your question, yes they are good choices.
- burn

Glad you finally agree, that taking goalies in the first round isn't a bad choice.

For three years now I've heard that song and seen that dance and it doesn't stop them from bombing. 29th, 22nd and now sitting in 26th. All they have to do is go with Reimer and Scrivens. If he sold Reimer and Gustavsson last year, he can sell Reimer and Scrivens next year.

But I know his ass is on the line now. I know he's dying to make 8th place. I know he's going to do something stupid to make it happen. My point is that the opportunity is there. The opportunity to tank it again, watch him get fired and watch this team do things right for a change. Just hope we get that lucky.
- Unholy_Goalie

My greatest fear.....

I hope Burke is being managed at this point. One would hope he's lost his "carte blanche" card.

Glad you finally agree, that taking goalies in the first round isn't a bad choice.
- jbold

no do you have difficulty reading?

Watch the dude come out of no where and fly into the bench.
- jbold

His skates could have murdered someone!

What league is this?

the love is back in Hbuzz i can feel it

no do you have difficulty reading?
- burn

Argument is over Burn, let it go big guy.

It's awesome. Its just ballsy. Gutless may be too strong a word, but these are the kind of reporters that make players want to quit on Toronto and get the (frank) out outta here lol
- t_leafs21

Meh I dunno.

Would love that some reporters in Montreal would ask them such questions instead of the same usual bullpoop that goes right along with the Company line.

Burke is a blowhard. The Leafs don't need a flamboyant attention whore to build and lead this team. If anything they need the complete opposite. A guy like AA with the Blue Jays. Burke is all about the theatrics, not the art. This team needs a guy who understands the art of building a team.
- Unholy_Goalie

Totally....definitely the complete opposite of Burke.

I think Burke's personality worked for this city for the first few years only because Torontonians were used to JFJ who was as close to a vampire as you could get and then Fletcher whom everyone didn't want to talk because when he did it looked as though it would be his last words.

But now that peolpe know him better in this city they're getting fed up of the talk and want results...and that's not because they're being impatient, it's 100% because of Burke's cocky mouth.

His skates could have murdered someone!

What league is this?
- wolfos412

No idea, but I couldnt stop laughing at how he just dove into the bench.

???

Why is he gutless? Because he asks questions the fans are dying to ask?
- Pecafan Fan

It's funny how certain Leafs fans cry about how harsh the media is on the Leafs when in fact they deserve it and probably get off really easy when you consider how horrible they have been.

The Leafs sell hope. They don't sell results, they just sell hope and it's nice to see somebody finally ask some tough questions. Not hint at them but actually ask them.

Meh I dunno.

Would love that some reporters in Montreal would ask them such questions instead of the same usual bullpoop that goes right along with the Company line.
- Pecafan Fan

Difference is, Montreal media most likely care.

Toronto media doesn't care about the team, they act like they do, but all they do is try to get reactions from the team by asking stupid questions they know they won't get answers to.

The reporter knew they weren't going to answer his questions, but he still felt like he accomplished something when he walked out of there.

He wanted to feel important for 5 minutes. He thought he made them look like fools. And he did it just to try to get a rise out of them.

It's awesome. Its just ballsy. Gutless may be too strong a word, but these are the kind of reporters that make players want to quit on Toronto and get the (frank) out outta here lol
- t_leafs21

The questions asked to the players are fair based on the product we have been given.. I just dont see the point in asking the players. you are not going to get an answer that satisfies you, or the truth.

My greatest fear.....

I hope Burke is being managed at this point. One would hope he's lost his "carte blanche" card.
- Domidives

Hopefully the new owners pull the rug out from under him and hire an AA hockey clone. The timing is right.

Argument is over Burn, let it go big guy.
- jbold

Good to know you've finally seen the light and agree.

Totally....definitely the complete opposite of Burke.

I think Burke's personality worked for this city for the first few years only because Torontonians were used to JFJ who was as close to a vampire as you could get and then Fletcher whom everyone didn't want to talk because when he did it looked as though it would be his last words.

But now that peolpe know him better in this city they're getting fed up of the talk and want results...and that's not because they're being impatient, it's 100% because of Burke's cocky mouth.
- Juice

Have you ever read a book called Good to Great?

Good to know you've finally seen the light and agree.
- burn

It's over Burn. Drafting goalies in the first round isn't a bad choice like you originally said.

He had 25pts in his first 40gp and was in a slump that all players go in and out of... but since injuries he has had 3pts in 17 or so games... I think it screwed his year up. Obviously I can't prove he would get 31g and 78pts like JT BUT the Lanche' turned their season right around and I think Duchene would have done the same and probably would have been close, I mean his seasons show he is capable atleast.

1st year - 24g 55pts
2nd year - 27g 67pts
- wolfos412

JT's been the leader and go to guy since he entered the league. No vets for him to hide behind. Made waiver wire guys into stars

Totally....definitely the complete opposite of Burke.

I think Burke's personality worked for this city for the first few years only because Torontonians were used to JFJ who was as close to a vampire as you could get and then Fletcher whom everyone didn't want to talk because when he did it looked as though it would be his last words.

But now that peolpe know him better in this city they're getting fed up of the talk and want results...and that's not because they're being impatient, it's 100% because of Burke's cocky mouth.
- Juice

Burke lacks focus. He responds to Cherry, holds press conferences when he waives a Colton Orr type player, he calls the bosses of media members. Who else does that poop?

Maybe it doesn't affect his ability to do his job but grow up and focus on your job -- end of story!!!

It's awesome. Its just ballsy. Gutless may be too strong a word, but these are the kind of reporters that make players want to quit on Toronto and get the (frank) out outta here lol
- t_leafs21

I give him some props for being brave/man enough to ask those kind of questions from the other side of a mic. Most d'bags just write about it without giving the players an opportunity to respond. The question for Gus was a little low IMO though ...no need to question a guy's future like that. I liked the back and forth with Dion ...no akwardly responded cliche's there!!

JT's been the leader and go to guy since he entered the league. No vets for him to hide behind. Made waiver wire guys into stars
- AdamFrench

truth.

JT's been the leader and go to guy since he entered the league. No vets for him to hide behind. Made waiver wire guys into stars
- AdamFrench

That's right and that's the difference between 1st and 5th overall in that draft class. What a difference a few meaningless games can make years down the road.

My greatest fear.....

I hope Burke is being managed at this point. One would hope he's lost his "carte blanche" card.
- Domidives

Honestly, were not as bad as we've played since February, the team just lost their confidence. And when a young team loses it like we have, its tough to get it back. The same thing happened to Colorado last year and they got Landeskog because of it. Now they're back to fighting for 8th in the west again. There is such a fine line between winning and losing in the NHL now.


Last year the 1st seeded Washington Caps beat the 8th seeded New York Rangers in 5 games.

This year New York is projected to play Washington again this year. Except now they are the 1st seed. If Washington wins this series, then everything the Rangers did this year was for nothing.

Florida only has 3 more wins than the Leafs, but theyre on the brink of winning the southeast division because they have 17 OT losses. Give us some better goaltending and we would be in the race right now. But frankly, Id rather lose like we have and have a shot at a top 5 prospect then do what Buffalo did. Play lights out the last quarter and blow it by losing to the "lowly" Leafs.

Im going to go ahead and believe in the Hockey Gods theory and that we will get a star player from this draft for having to endure this. Leafs aren't that far away from playoff contention we just haven't been able to stabilize our goaltending and thats the difference in this league now.


Rant over.

It's over Burn. Drafting goalies in the first round isn't a bad choice like you originally said.
- jbold

actually, historically it hasn't been in favour of success.

and your childish repeat the same thing over and over while ignoring the facts thing doesn't change anything. just saying.

actually, historically it hasn't been in favour of success.

and your childish repeat the same thing over and over while ignoring the facts thing doesn't change anything. just saying.
- joel878