Trade Breaker ‏@NHLTradesFirst
Jay Bouwmeester is getting shopped hard. #Wings lead the pack. #Hurricanes and #Habs also in the mix.
- The_Vark

Ya they better be shopping him hard, after signing Wideman to that ridiculous contract

Feaster never dissappoints

Trade Breaker ‏@NHLTradesFirst
Jay Bouwmeester is getting shopped hard. #Wings lead the pack. #Hurricanes and #Habs also in the mix.
- The_Vark

Ya they better be shopping him hard, after signing Wideman to that ridiculous contract

Feaster never dissappoints

Schenn for van Riemsdyk

Something happened early in Randy Carlyle’s time coaching the Maple Leafs. He decided he didn’t trust Luke Schenn on defence.
He didn’t see in him the virtues that others in the hockey world believed in. So it was obvious once the coaching change was made that Schenn would no longer be a Leaf.
The Carlyle opinion tipped the scale after LeafS management and captain Dion Phaneuf had come to a similar conclusions earlier.
The player chosen fifth overall in 2008 never developed the way they wanted him to. He was too slow to react, unsure too often, playing an in between game on defence. He wasn’t a shutdown defenceman, wasn’t an offensive defenseman, was just a guy making too much money. That was the Leaf view.
From afar they saw James van Riemsdyk as the kind of power forward they didn’t have. Large. Speedy. Physical. He could be all those things, only he hasn’t been very often. van Riemsdsyk played very well in the playoffs of 2011.
Before that, he was just a guy in Philly. Since then, he’s been hurt and ineffective. The Leafs will give him large minutes in a top-six role, just as the Flyers will do the same for Schenn.
Both players can be better than they have been. This is a trade that meets needs. Both teams may be better for making this move.

- Steve Simmonds on Sunday

Where does he get this poop from? Just pulled the whole Carlyle doesn't like Schenn bit out of nowhere, then adds in that Phaneuf came to the same conclusion earlier.

If I'm MLSE, I'm suing The Sun for libel.

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod
Per @Aportzline, Columbus is out of Schultz race, and per @tkulfan, Detroit is also out.

Two down...

Schenn for van Riemsdyk

Something happened early in Randy Carlyle’s time coaching the Maple Leafs. He decided he didn’t trust Luke Schenn on defence.
He didn’t see in him the virtues that others in the hockey world believed in. So it was obvious once the coaching change was made that Schenn would no longer be a Leaf.
The Carlyle opinion tipped the scale after LeafS management and captain Dion Phaneuf had come to a similar conclusions earlier.
The player chosen fifth overall in 2008 never developed the way they wanted him to. He was too slow to react, unsure too often, playing an in between game on defence. He wasn’t a shutdown defenceman, wasn’t an offensive defenseman, was just a guy making too much money. That was the Leaf view.
From afar they saw James van Riemsdyk as the kind of power forward they didn’t have. Large. Speedy. Physical. He could be all those things, only he hasn’t been very often. van Riemsdsyk played very well in the playoffs of 2011.
Before that, he was just a guy in Philly. Since then, he’s been hurt and ineffective. The Leafs will give him large minutes in a top-six role, just as the Flyers will do the same for Schenn.
Both players can be better than they have been. This is a trade that meets needs. Both teams may be better for making this move.

- Steve Simmonds on Sunday

Where does he get this poop from? Just pulled the whole Carlyle doesn't like Schenn bit out of nowhere, then adds in that Phaneuf came to the same conclusion earlier.

If I'm MLSE, I'm suing The Sun for libel.
- gravyface

JVR physical? Criminal

Schenn for van Riemsdyk

Something happened early in Randy Carlyle’s time coaching the Maple Leafs. He decided he didn’t trust Luke Schenn on defence.
He didn’t see in him the virtues that others in the hockey world believed in. So it was obvious once the coaching change was made that Schenn would no longer be a Leaf.
The Carlyle opinion tipped the scale after LeafS management and captain Dion Phaneuf had come to a similar conclusions earlier.
The player chosen fifth overall in 2008 never developed the way they wanted him to. He was too slow to react, unsure too often, playing an in between game on defence. He wasn’t a shutdown defenceman, wasn’t an offensive defenseman, was just a guy making too much money. That was the Leaf view.
From afar they saw James van Riemsdyk as the kind of power forward they didn’t have. Large. Speedy. Physical. He could be all those things, only he hasn’t been very often. van Riemsdsyk played very well in the playoffs of 2011.
Before that, he was just a guy in Philly. Since then, he’s been hurt and ineffective. The Leafs will give him large minutes in a top-six role, just as the Flyers will do the same for Schenn.
Both players can be better than they have been. This is a trade that meets needs. Both teams may be better for making this move.

- Steve Simmonds on Sunday

Where does he get this poop from? Just pulled the whole Carlyle doesn't like Schenn bit out of nowhere, then adds in that Phaneuf came to the same conclusion earlier.

If I'm MLSE, I'm suing The Sun for libel.
- gravyface

This guy loves stirring the pot to everything, no wonder Burke hates this guy, he's a moron.

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod
Per @Aportzline, Columbus is out of Schultz race, and per @tkulfan, Detroit is also out.

Two down...
- gravyface

I dont think Columbus ever had a chance

And Schultz wants to stay in Canada, so its either Vancouver, Toronto or Edmonton.

Schenn for van Riemsdyk

Something happened early in Randy Carlyle’s time coaching the Maple Leafs. He decided he didn’t trust Luke Schenn on defence.
He didn’t see in him the virtues that others in the hockey world believed in. So it was obvious once the coaching change was made that Schenn would no longer be a Leaf.
The Carlyle opinion tipped the scale after LeafS management and captain Dion Phaneuf had come to a similar conclusions earlier.
The player chosen fifth overall in 2008 never developed the way they wanted him to. He was too slow to react, unsure too often, playing an in between game on defence. He wasn’t a shutdown defenceman, wasn’t an offensive defenseman, was just a guy making too much money. That was the Leaf view.
From afar they saw James van Riemsdyk as the kind of power forward they didn’t have. Large. Speedy. Physical. He could be all those things, only he hasn’t been very often. van Riemsdsyk played very well in the playoffs of 2011.
Before that, he was just a guy in Philly. Since then, he’s been hurt and ineffective. The Leafs will give him large minutes in a top-six role, just as the Flyers will do the same for Schenn.
Both players can be better than they have been. This is a trade that meets needs. Both teams may be better for making this move.

- Steve Simmonds on Sunday

Where does he get this poop from? Just pulled the whole Carlyle doesn't like Schenn bit out of nowhere, then adds in that Phaneuf came to the same conclusion earlier.

If I'm MLSE, I'm suing The Sun for libel.
- gravyface

Is that copy and pasted? Because honestly, he is just a bad writer, its not even the poop he makes up, its just, he is a bad writer. I'm not sure how to explain it, reading his words makes me rub my eyes.

Schenn for van Riemsdyk

Something happened early in Randy Carlyle’s time coaching the Maple Leafs. He decided he didn’t trust Luke Schenn on defence.
He didn’t see in him the virtues that others in the hockey world believed in. So it was obvious once the coaching change was made that Schenn would no longer be a Leaf.
The Carlyle opinion tipped the scale after LeafS management and captain Dion Phaneuf had come to a similar conclusions earlier.
The player chosen fifth overall in 2008 never developed the way they wanted him to. He was too slow to react, unsure too often, playing an in between game on defence. He wasn’t a shutdown defenceman, wasn’t an offensive defenseman, was just a guy making too much money. That was the Leaf view.
From afar they saw James van Riemsdyk as the kind of power forward they didn’t have. Large. Speedy. Physical. He could be all those things, only he hasn’t been very often. van Riemsdsyk played very well in the playoffs of 2011.
Before that, he was just a guy in Philly. Since then, he’s been hurt and ineffective. The Leafs will give him large minutes in a top-six role, just as the Flyers will do the same for Schenn.
Both players can be better than they have been. This is a trade that meets needs. Both teams may be better for making this move.

- Steve Simmonds on Sunday

Where does he get this poop from? Just pulled the whole Carlyle doesn't like Schenn bit out of nowhere, then adds in that Phaneuf came to the same conclusion earlier.

If I'm MLSE, I'm suing The Sun for libel.
- gravyface

Simmonds is the dirtiest douche bag around when it comes to "reporting" on the Leafs. Seriously, has this guy EVER written ANYTHING even remotely positive about the Leafs?

Simmonds is nothing but a hack who argues for the sake of arguing and writes bullsh!t for the sake of writing bullsh!t.

Sadly, this (frank)er has way too many people's attention...

BOYCOTT SIMMONDS!!!

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod
Per @Aportzline, Columbus is out of Schultz race, and per @tkulfan, Detroit is also out.

Two down...
- gravyface

NOOOOO!

Say it ain't so!

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod
Per @Aportzline, Columbus is out of Schultz race, and per @tkulfan, Detroit is also out.

Two down...
- gravyface

Guessing this was Howson's decision?

Trade Breaker ‏@NHLTradesFirst
Jay Bouwmeester is getting shopped hard. #Wings lead the pack. #Hurricanes and #Habs also in the mix.
- The_Vark

i hope this is a joke

That Simmonds guy really seems to know his stuff. Top quality info right there.

i hope this is a joke
- wingz4life

NOOOOO!

Say it ain't so!
- Leeman4Gilmour

and how could teams be out , teams havent even met with schultz yet
i read earlier that toronto, detroit, vancouver ,edmonton are yet to meet with him and his agents

That Simmonds guy really seems to know his stuff. Top quality info right there.
- eihcnerf

Tibet wasn't doing it for you?

and how could teams be out , teams havent even met with schultz yet
i read earlier that toronto, detroit, vancouver ,edmonton are yet to meet with him and his agents
- wingz4life

Would YOU want to be the guy who has to try to replace Lidstrom ?

and how could teams be out , teams havent even met with schultz yet
i read earlier that toronto, detroit, vancouver ,edmonton are yet to meet with him and his agents
- wingz4life

Yeah Bmac reported no teams have met with him.

and how could teams be out , teams havent even met with schultz yet
i read earlier that toronto, detroit, vancouver ,edmonton are yet to meet with him and his agents
- wingz4life

via phone? I think teams called him and his agent to inquire about the possibiilty of signing him, and if they said no, then they're out..

Im guessing thats how it went if its true, seems like credible people are saying this though, so its probably true

Would YOU want to be the guy who has to try to replace Lidstrom ?
- Cfser

? holland wont sell him on that, and any right minded hockey person knows Lidstrom cant be replaced

Simmonds is the dirtiest douche bag around when it comes to "reporting" on the Leafs. Seriously, has this guy EVER written ANYTHING even remotely positive about the Leafs?

Simmonds is nothing but a hack who argues for the sake of arguing and writes bullsh!t for the sake of writing bullsh!t.

Sadly, this (frank)er has way too many people's attention...

BOYCOTT SIMMONDS!!!
- As_I_See_It

Wasn't it him who swore up and down that mats needed hip surgery when he didn't?

? holland wont sell him on that, and any right minded hockey person knows Lidstrom cant be replaced
- wingz4life

Lebda?

and how could teams be out , teams havent even met with schultz yet
i read earlier that toronto, detroit, vancouver ,edmonton are yet to meet with him and his agents
- wingz4life

Same Columbus guy that started the Isles and Blue Jacket rumour!!!

? holland wont sell him on that, and any right minded hockey person knows Lidstrom cant be replaced
- wingz4life

Well the way leaf fans are talking about him i figured he was just that good


I kid

EDIT: oh you guys should have gotten Wideman judging by how he got paid he is also THAT good!

Hockeyy Insiderr‏@HockeyyInsiderr

However, the #Flyers package for Nash was built around JVR before the #CBJ star vetoed the trade. Guess what JVR is now a member of #Leafs..



This guy kills me, Burke would never in a million years trade a player he JUST acquired, he has too much pride and it makes a GM look bad around the league doing that