..and a storm it will be.

Nash for Kadri/Kulemin/Franson
Luongo for MacArthur/Komisarek/2nd
Sign Parise
Sign Shultz.

done, done,done and done.
- Barx

Keep Kulemin.....

FORWARDS
Joffrey Lupul / Zach Parise / Phil Kessel
James Van Riemsdyk / Mikhail Grabovski / Rick Nash
Nikolai Kulemin / Tyler Bozak / Matt Frattin
Mike Brown / David Steckel / Matthew Lombardi
Carter Ashton

DEFENSEMEN
Dion Phaneuf / Carl Gunnarsson
Justin Schultz / Jake Gardiner
John-Michael Liles / Korbinian Holzer
Jesse Blacker

GOALTENDERS
Roberto Luongo
James Reimer

If it's possible to pick up Meuller for under 3mil,year for maybe 2 yr contract, anyone think we should? give reasons, and if not give reasons for that also please.
- MindFr3eak

No.
Other people's garbage is rarely a treasure in disguise.

I kinda disagree. I think Franson has a pretty balanced skill set and can still be molded to play a necessary role.
- As_I_See_It

molded yes.. he was off and on.. there were games when he played a very strong defensive game and then the very next game he would have his stick on the wrong side or he would be out of position, etc

that tells me he has the skill to become one.. but needs to find consistancy in his game

what i did notice was that both wilson and carlyle regularly benched him.. thats saying something.

No.
Other people's garbage is rarely a treasure in disguise.
- GoneFullRetard

b-b-b-ut, what about Lombardi? Oh... wait.

Yes. I think of our D (outside of Komi, but that's pretty futile), Franson's the most likely to be on the block.

He has a great shot, that's about it: if he had a mean streak and played up to his weight class, different story, but if Schultz is coming, we don't need a one-trick pony like Franson.
- gravyface

he's just one of those guys that are full of potential, and shows you flashes, but then regresses.. reminds me of poni in a way

Franson looked much better than Schenn last year. The only reason Franson sat more was that the Leafs did not want to sit one of their very rare 1st rounders too much.
- GoneFullRetard

i agree with this.. and schenn's stock was still higher.. benching him would of destroyed any chance of the JVR trade.. remember.. they had been talking about it since the all star game is what Burke said.

I kind of wonder if there was instruction from above to the coaches to play schenn

Your are all poopty heads.

We aren't getting Ponger or Heatey or Richard Park.

Discuss

Your are all poopty heads.

We aren't getting Ponger or Heatey or Richard Park.

Discuss
- GoneFullRetard

Kessel to the the leafs is also not imminent!

Did you know that Tim Thomas's home (Cave) in Colorado is called 'Centre of the Universe'?

HOLY COW --- natural fit in Toronto or what! You have so much in common!

not the same player.. franson = offensive / schenn = shutdown

if it isnt holzer we are gonna see alot of komi this year

another note.. think franson gets moved if burke successfully lands shultz?
- Dozzer

there are rumours that Schultz is heading to the Canucks

i would think franson.. burke would keep liles to be a mentor i'd bet

and dont count on the amnesty clause.. how many teams have horrid contracts? minimal is the answer.. not everyone is huge spenders who regret the mistake.. why give the richer teams yet another advantage?

i would love it, but i dont see it going through
- Dozzer

might be the players association that wants it as well. It would mean the players could take a big payday being bought out and then double dip by taking much cheaper contracts elsewhere.

Did you know that Tim Thomas's home (Cave) in Colorado is called 'Centre of the Universe'?

HOLY COW --- natural fit in Toronto or what! You have so much in common!
- Beatle_john

Tim Thomas, a tea party member, in Canada

oh man thats funny

there are rumours that Schultz is heading to the Canucks
- peddy-93

yes, from reports out of vancouver.. a rumours to the oilers, to the leafs, i've seen someone say ottawa

i think the kid just wants to play in canada honestly

Did you know that Tim Thomas's home (Cave) in Colorado is called 'Centre of the Universe'?

HOLY COW --- natural fit in Toronto or what! You have so much in common!
- Beatle_john

He would love Democrats within 20 minutes of listening to that scumbag Harper.

might be the players association that wants it as well. It would mean the players could take a big payday being bought out and then double dip by taking much cheaper contracts elsewhere.
- ILoveLamp

yeah, i suppose.. but what I think they would be after would be far more stringent rules when demoting veteran players on big contracts

it could go the opposite way here.. people dont mention that much

yes, from reports out of vancouver.. a rumours to the oilers, to the leafs, i've seen someone say ottawa

i think the kid just wants to play in canada honestly
- Dozzer

well it seems like Vancouver are betting on signing this kid, letting go of Rome and not giving a qualifying offer for MA Gragnani..

Any idea who the Leafs qualified?

On D, Holzer and Franson are kinda obvious, but it looks to me that they'll have to bring back at least 1 of Fraser, Gysbers or Lashoff.

Kulemin and Fratts for the fwd's. Greg Scott is a wildcard, Mueller may have run his course, Greenop was a waste, Rosie may be brought back as the 13th fwd

I'd bring back both of Scrivens and Rynnas for the goalies.


As for our UFA's, I'd like to see Zigo, Crabb & Hamilton be brought back for the Marlies. Dupuis and Finger will walk and become very sought after UFA's on the open market......

He would love Democrats within 20 minutes of listening to that scumbag Harper.
- MindFr3eak

huh?

the canadian conservatives are pretty much on par with the american democrats

thomas is a tea party member and they're further right than the american conservatives

well it seems like Vancouver are betting on signing this kid, letting go of Rome and not giving a qualifying offer for MA Gragnani..
- peddy-93

that could be because of a potential deal involving Lu as well.

people will spin what they may.. we wont really know until something happens

Justin Schultz...greatest defenseman never to play a minute in the NHL.

Keep Kulemin.....

FORWARDS
Joffrey Lupul / Zach Parise / Phil Kessel
James Van Riemsdyk / Mikhail Grabovski / Rick Nash
Nikolai Kulemin / Tyler Bozak / Matt Frattin
Mike Brown / David Steckel / Matthew Lombardi
Carter Ashton

DEFENSEMEN
Dion Phaneuf / Carl Gunnarsson
Justin Schultz / Jake Gardiner
John-Michael Liles / Korbinian Holzer
Jesse Blacker

GOALTENDERS
Roberto Luongo
James Reimer


- B-Leaf

I was very tempted to report this. Parise isn't a centre.

Any idea who the Leafs qualified?

On D, Holzer and Franson are kinda obvious, but it looks to me that they'll have to bring back at least 1 of Fraser, Gysbers or Lashoff.

Kulemin and Fratts for the fwd's. Greg Scott is a wildcard, Mueller may have run his course, Greenop was a waste, Rosie may be brought back as the 13th fwd

I'd bring back both of Scrivens and Rynnas for the goalies.


As for our UFA's, I'd like to see Zigo, Crabb & Hamilton be brought back for the Marlies. Dupuis and Finger will walk and become very sought after UFA's on the open market......
- AnnGee44

they havent announced who they have qualified have they? If they did i must have missed it

Disagree here.

I think Franson has a solid overall game. He definitely can't be blamed for being irresponsible in his own end.
- Pen15

seriously? How many times did he just stand there while guys whacked away at the goalie?

that could be because of a potential deal involving Lu as well.

people will spin what they may.. we wont really know until something happens
- Dozzer

Bob Mac said Schultz will be meeting with his agent in Toronto today, and will start fielding offers tomorrow

I was very tempted to report this. Parise isn't a centre.
- AdamFrench

But Rick Nash is definitely a 2nd liner.