Toronto and their fans might think they are the center of the universe.. but when your team has done nothing to compete for the last what is now, 7 years out of the playoffs, who in the hell would want to play there. Not Rick Nash after he's played in Columbus for so long with no playoffs... And if the UFA is Ryan Suter you can forget that pipedream... those guys will sign with teams that have a chance at the cup next season... Personally I think Suter resigns with the Preds because I can see the Preds going all the way to the Cup final... The way Rinne is playing... they will be very tough to beat.... As for Nash... he will be traded to whoever gives Columbus the biggest bang for the buck... and that sure is not T.O.... Frick the Oilers have more to offer just in Yakupov alone than anything T.O. has... But I wouldn't want Nash.. great player.. contract is huge... you are tying your hands long term if you take him on...
- Oilers4ever2012

do you talk like this too? Did you take your antipsychotics today?

They need a Goalie bad I think Burke goes balls deep for Luongo
- duckyjets

I hate the Canucks and Leafs but I hope this happens because these forums will (frank)ing MELT DOWN. It would be so entertaining to watch the huge Leafs-Canuck fan flamewars that would ensue (they have such an odd rivalry here at times.) As well it would be funny seeing every Toronto fan that has criticized Luongo react.

Where's all those Nashville fans who had sandy Vag's in Clout's blog the other day? They should be taking notes! This is textbook troll repellant!
- thefullnelson

I like how people don't realize Cloutier is both an idiot and a deliberate troll.

I hate the Canucks and Leafs but I hope this happens because these forums will (frank)ing MELT DOWN. It would be so entertaining to watch the huge Leafs-Canuck fan flamewars that would ensue (they have such an odd rivalry here at times.) As well it would be funny seeing every Toronto fan that has criticized Luongo react.
- S Kaspar Rollins

See I think Luongo is a great goalie, and I think on another cup contender he could lead them to a cup, and it would kill every Canuck fan a little bit on the inside.

For the Leafs however, he makes little sense. We are not a cup contender, because we're hardly a playoff contender.

While I think Luongo is great, I would not like him on our team.

See I think Luongo is a great goalie, and I think on another cup contender he could lead them to a cup, and it would kill every Canuck fan a little bit on the inside.

For the Leafs however, he makes little sense. We are not a cup contender, because we're hardly a playoff contender.

While I think Luongo is great, I would not like him on our team.
- Nastradamus

I agree with you, I think you can probably get a cheaper, maybe short term, goalie who still might get you in the playoffs. That said, I could also see Toronto making a push for Luongo.

we have all heard this shat before!!!!!lol anyone decent and sought after the Leafs are so in on signing...lolololol WHATEVER!!!!

Leafs tried hard last summer....and ended up with Tim Connolly - and overpaid him.....no good can come of this.

Leafs tried hard last summer....and ended up with Tim Connolly - and overpaid him.....no good can come of this.
- BlowMonkey

I'm intrigued if the desperateness of Burke's situation which the Toronto media has tried to create a narrative around will be reflected in reality at all. For once I think they may be on to something.

I'm intrigued if the desperateness of Burke's situation which the Toronto media has tried to create a narrative around will be reflected in reality at all. For once I think they may be on to something.
- S Kaspar Rollins

I believe it is 100% about BB and 0% about the long term success of TML at this point....it has to be....so yeah....the Leafs are pooched.

I believe it is 100% about BB and 0% about the long term success of TML at this point....it has to be....so yeah....the Leafs are pooched.
- BlowMonkey

I think regardless of who the GM is, 7 straight years out of the playoffs is a huge concern and that may take emphasis over long term planning.

You kidding?
- weirdoh

Nope not kidding totally serious, I busted out laughing and my wife just looked at me and asked why i was laughing.

predictions for next season... realize i know nothing of UFAs and drafting. but this is my guess based on what i think people will do.

EAST:

1. Tampa
2. philly
3. buffalo
4. NYR
5. PIT
6. BOS
7. FLA
8. NJ
9. WSH
10. NYI
11.OTT
12. CAR
13. WPG
14. TOR
15. MTL


WEST:
1. DET
2. COL
3. LA
4. VAN
5. NSH
6. STL
7. PHX
8. SJ
9. MINN
10. DAL
11. ANA
12. CHI
13. EDM
14. CGY
15. CBJ


- boltsfan48

Tampa in 1st you are a funny guy and you are right you know nothing.

Leafs tried hard last summer....and ended up with Tim Connolly - and overpaid him.....no good can come of this.
- BlowMonkey

This is what I'm afraid of ...They fail at getting the real top UFA and overpay for a UFA they should have never touched.

no top notch UFA is going Toronto. AKA Parise. He wants to sign on with a winner. every year it's the same song and dance. nobody but old used up vets or guys that they over pay will go there.
- Sam67

It's funny seeing Calgary fans say this as if it's any different in cow town right now...if not worse.

I hate the Canucks and Leafs but I hope this happens because these forums will (frank)ing MELT DOWN. It would be so entertaining to watch the huge Leafs-Canuck fan flamewars that would ensue (they have such an odd rivalry here at times.) As well it would be funny seeing every Toronto fan that has criticized Luongo react.
- S Kaspar Rollins

It'll be great to finally realize that Roberto won Canada that gold medal single-handedly

The Maple Leafs are going to sign every FA who might possibly be available, and trading garbage in exchange for everyone else who is any good.....especially if the returning asset is over 40 years old.......and when they get to the cap limit, the Rangers will sign the rest....

The Maple Leafs are going to sign every FA who might possibly be available, and trading garbage in exchange for everyone else who is any good.....especially if the returning asset is over 40 years old.......and when they get to the cap limit, the Rangers will sign the rest....
- dcb1

...and hockey fans will spend next season not knowing or caring the Isles exist.

Seriously?
A rumor like this in the middle of the first round of the playoffs?
Trying to prop up the site traffic I see.

Nash isn't coming to Toronto because CBJ wants to much. BB isn;t in the game of overpaying for anything.
"Going hard" doesn't really quantify.

Parise isn;t coming to Toronto any more than the Sedins we're a few years ago. It's a pipe dream at best.

All this goes to show, is how much leafs fans must represent are large perentage of the fan base on this site.
If the leafs we're in the playoffs there would eb no need for trade rumors right now.

It's funny seeing Calgary fans say this as if it's any different in cow town right now...if not worse.
- Juice

Should have banned him.

Good god ek, give it a break at least until June, btw......don't you realize it's playoff time....Marlies playoffs that is

It's ridiculous how many people think that because Ek wrote this, or some other media says something that Leafs fans believe any of this. It's comical seeing people come in talking like they are the higher authority and telling Leafs fans something they don't already know.

Eklund: Source: Maple Leafs Will Go "All in" on Nash and a UFA still playing. BOTH
- Eklund

All in!

People get so worked up about Leaf rumours it's funny.

"Leaf fans may THINK they are the centre of the universe, but they aren't"

"1967"

"No one wants to play in Toronto" - says the Oilers fan

"Why would you even SUGGEST a top free agent would want to play in Toronto"

... Its a rumour website and Leaf rumours generate the most hits (probably because they are in fact, an extremely popular team)

No need to get your panties in a knot.

just wanted to hop on and throw a blanket invitation to everyone who chirped the leafs on this thread to suck my balls. thanks, have a great day.