1 of 4 necessary moves was completed today which is good and refreshing. What is left? #1 Goalie and a Purge of Connolly and Lombardi.
Re: Schultz
I don't blame Schultz for not coming here if he wanted Top 4 mins... it would be soo hard for him to do break our lineup nevertheless the Top 4. With Phanuef, Gardiner, Liles and Gunner (underrated and not old), along with Reilly being so highly touted and will probably be in the NHL in 2013. Not to mention Percy and Blacker (who I think were both drafted higher and have been playing against better competition throughout their careers) and also Franson who isn't old and is pretty offensive and could also make a run for bigger minutes.

Connolly's 2012-2013 stats:

74 games played, 18 goals 53 assists, 71 points

Gets a 4 year extension at 5 mil/per.









- peddy-93

Good. Now I dont have hear anymore of this schultz to toronto crap.
Cant wait until July 1st is over and done so I dont have to hear anymore of this Parise and Toronto crap too.
- Fakepartofme

I'm just professing my love for Parise...doubt he comes here, give it a 20% chance honestly.

Calgary probably won't move him but the point of Bouwmeester being better than Komisarek also still stands.
- Two_For_Truth

I live where there is no cellphone. I bought it so i can comment. Without validating my account, i can't comment. it's just one time thing.
- NOAH_U

So you don't have any way of getting a cell phone signal in his momma's blue and white basement?

Armstrong plays a game that requires an edge and with all his injuries, there's no guarantee he's going to be effective. Without the edge, he's no better than an career AHLer.

Lombardi still has wheels and that holds some value in the NHL. He can also play the wing or center and his defensive game has always been ok.

Connolly can play like a top 6 forward when he wants to be; the high-end talent never really goes away, just doesn't show up regularly. I see a contender picking up a Connolly for insurance come trade deadline. I also can see Connolly having a career year and stealing Bozak's spot between Lupul and Kessel.
- gravyface

Contract seasons do good things for guys like Connolly.

Good. Now I dont have hear anymore of this schultz to toronto crap.
Cant wait until July 1st is over and done so I dont have to hear anymore of this Parise and Toronto crap too.
- Fakepartofme

parise is coming to toronto, yo.

Contract seasons do good things for guys like Connolly.
- Feeling Glucky?

Doubt that helps him from getting hurt.

So you don't have any way of getting a cell phone signal in his momma's blue and white basement?
- weirdoh

5 Stars Laughs

parise is coming to toronto, yo.
- peddy-93

Suuuuure!

I think Burke is well aware of how good Parise is, since I believe he was the best player for the US in the Olympics. I think he'll offer him a big deal, not sure about about the long-term though, plus there will be better teams bidding for Mr.Parises' services. I'm not holding my breath.
- blahman20

Burke really needs to get over his stance against long term deals... It's the new black... and no high profile UFA signs without one... and Parise at his age is not exactly a risk for a long term deal, in my opinion...

parise is coming to toronto, yo.
- peddy-93

And Suter, and Brodeur.

Contract seasons do good things for guys like Connolly.
- Feeling Glucky?

Usually this is the case. But Connolly was very excited to come here and he worked his ass off to make an impression. But he didn't... he's skating was terrible. Not a good sign.

I know this isn't Burke's fault. Schultz obviously already had his mind made up as I can't see this dog and pony show really affecting his decision. But he has to do something drastic and something NOT detrimental to this (frank)ing team. I know it's a broken record but for frig's sake at least fix 1 hole will ya? I should wait until tomorrow is over but I'm just getting it out of the way now.

trade Kessel for Nash already

I live where there is no cellphone. I bought it so i can comment. Without validating my account, i can't comment. it's just one time thing.
- NOAH_U

Justifiable reason.

Burke really needs to get over his stance against long term deals... It's the new black... and no high profile UFA signs without one... and Parise at his age is not exactly a risk for a long term deal, in my opinion...
- SofaKingBored

I tend to agree, it's the only way you're going to get a top star via free agency these days. Granted, some players are way over-paid and are given much too long of a term, but I don't think Parise will be one of those guys. He's only 27 years old, still has lots of miles left of him...plus a long-term doesn't nessicarily mean he'll be hear for all those years, you never know what will happen.

Why waste cap space on a buyout. I'm sure he could be traded for 6th or 7th pick.
- Fakepartofme

Not a chance

Usually this is the case. But Connolly was very excited to come here and he worked his ass off to make an impression. But he didn't... he's skating was terrible. Not a good sign.
- HipHopisDead

The Leafs need to spend some of the kajillion dollars they make a year and get one of those hypnotists and go to work on the team as a whole and make them think it's October/November for the whole year.

trade Kessel for Nash already
- bobbyflex

For what reason?

trade Kessel for Nash already
- bobbyflex

NoPE!

I know this isn't Burke's fault. Schultz obviously already had his mind made up as I can't see this dog and pony show really affecting his decision. But he has to do something drastic and something NOT detrimental to this (frank)ing team. I know it's a broken record but for frig's sake at least fix 1 hole will ya? I should wait until tomorrow is over but I'm just getting it out of the way now.
- weirdoh

Easy Chewie.

Have a drink.

The Leafs need to spend some of the kajillion dollars they make a year and get one of those hypnotists and go to work on the team as a whole and make them think it's October/November for the whole year.
- weirdoh

Like, October 2011 not 2010, right? Do not want.

I know this isn't Burke's fault. Schultz obviously already had his mind made up as I can't see this dog and pony show really affecting his decision. But he has to do something drastic and something NOT detrimental to this (frank)ing team. I know it's a broken record but for frig's sake at least fix 1 hole will ya? I should wait until tomorrow is over but I'm just getting it out of the way now.
- weirdoh

Jokinen

Like, October 2011 not 2010, right? Do not want.
- gravyface

Either would be good.