Did either of those guys ever clear bodies from in front of the net?
- gravyface

Komi becomes better when paired with a PMD. He has the 2nd best turnover pass in the league.

Kings-willie mitchell, matt greene, rob scuderi......3 of the top four can barely skate-but they played smart hockey.
hence why many leaf fans were pissed about losing schenn.
- Barx

They had Quick, and the whole team played smart hockey: with that relentless forecheck, they spent less time in their own end than the opposition and that's the best D any coach can ask for.

I'm not saying our top 6 D are perfect, far from it, but I'd rather err on the side of heady/vision/mobility guys (usually the guys with offensive abilities as a result of it) than slow-footed stay-at-home "physical" guys who're only able to dish out any sort of physicality when they're hemmed into their own zone, usually because of a dumb obstruction penalty they took because they're so slow.

Thanks for the feedback. It's not perfect, and I tried to include something of worth (bozak is currently our top centre, and holzer is the real deal). It really depends on how you look at it--is Luongo an elite goaltender with his best years ahead of him? Or is he a faceless 10-year contract that may-or-may-not have what it takes to get you into the playoffs let alone a cup one day.

I hear a lot of fans suggesting a multi-player deal including Raymond or something. Theres so many intangibles its really hard to pinpoint what it would take.

Btw, I stayed clear of picks, because I felt Vancouver wouldn't want them seeing as how they're so close to the cup.

Thanks, bud.
- Gryphon33

Once again I appreciate the effort you put in my friend.. truly shows your passion.. how you thought deep and hard about what you valued and what would be good worth.

Are you guys happy with the fact that Komarov seems to most likely be a full time Leaf next season? Not really sure what to think about this. We need to get bigger/tougher. He is an agitator but is pretty small, not sure this is exactly what we need.

yeah they need hamilton
- Blindfatkid

The Boston Hamilton?

Komi becomes better when paired with a PMD. He has the 2nd best turnover pass in the league.
- eihcnerf

Komi's at his best when wearing a different kind of jersey:

Are you guys happy with the fact that Komarov seems to most likely be a full time Leaf next season? Not really sure what to think about this. We need to get bigger/tougher. He is an agitator but is pretty small, not sure this is exactly what we need.
- dionschenn

He's a rat, something Burke said he wants out of the league. Just add it to the growing list of lies.

Hockey Buzz Eklund ‏@Eklund

Was just told Florida is OUT on Luongo. They had interest but grew tired of the Canucks demands and are moving on. (e4)

If true... poop

He's a rat, something Burke said he wants out of the league. Just add it to the growing list of lies.
- Leafland

I agree that Burke has contradicted himself, several times. But in this case, wasn't he saying that "rats were taking over the game"? I don't think he ever said he wouldn't have one. He said the game is changing, he doesn't like the way its going but he is adjusting accordingly.

They had Quick, and the whole team played smart hockey: with that relentless forecheck, they spent less time in their own end than the opposition and that's the best D any coach can ask for.

I'm not saying our top 6 D are perfect, far from it, but I'd rather err on the side of heady/vision/mobility guys (usually the guys with offensive abilities as a result of it) than slow-footed stay-at-home "physical" guys who're only able to dish out any sort of physicality when they're hemmed into their own zone, usually because of a dumb obstruction penalty they took because they're so slow.
- gravyface

this is a direct result a quick transition, simple plays in a simple system.
you need a combination...right now the leafs might be 'mobile' but are nowhere near 'smart'.
They have far too much riverboat gambling and nowhere near enough punishing and tough.

Komi's at his best when wearing a different kind of jersey:


- gravyface

He's never looked better.

Hockey Buzz Eklund ‏@Eklund

Was just told Florida is OUT on Luongo. They had interest but grew tired of the Canucks demands and are moving on. (e4)

If true... poop
- mfreedman

clemmenson signing signaled this already one would think.

Are you guys happy with the fact that Komarov seems to most likely be a full time Leaf next season? Not really sure what to think about this. We need to get bigger/tougher. He is an agitator but is pretty small, not sure this is exactly what we need.
- dionschenn

i just want a forward willing to forecheck like a demon regardless of size....damn I miss seeing tucker fly into the corners with reckless abandon.

Burke gambles way to much.
- Leafland

Although I was a big fan of the truculent speech.. reality is we are softer.. than ever.. and with the trade deadline.. draft.. and FAF now upon us and the message is of internal growth.. it is quite upsetting.. becausse the results so far are very little to no change.. not in draft.. not in trades.. not in anything.. the word is the price is too high.. so that is where I disagree with you.. Burke is playing it safe when he should take a calculated risk.. and is Gambling when he should be sitting.. we should have built up picks when he started years ago and patience would've got us maybe some of Edmonton's picks.. now that we get nothing from the drafts.. he wants to be patient.

I truly have to question his ability as a manager at this point.

i just want a forward willing to forecheck like a demon regardless of size....damn I miss seeing tucker fly into the corners with reckless abandon.
- Barx

If he is in the lineup he better be a demon. I don't want another Rikard Wallin situation where a team feels pressured to have a player in the lineup.

If he is in the lineup he better be a demon. I don't want another Rikard Wallin situation where a team feels pressured to have a player in the lineup.
- dionschenn

that guy was a farce

I just don't think there is anything out there....it's pretty bad when jokinen is a HUGE upgrade.
- Barx

You never know....sometimes Burke has a knack for finding something out there.
He'll pull something out of his A$$ that nobody saw coming.

Not sure if this has been discussed on here yet, but Burkie signing 2 Ontario kids yesterday? Feeling the heat from Cherry?

Jay McClement, the new Phillipe Dupuis

Wondering what everyones opinion is..

but with the current Leafs off season moves have we gotten softer or stronger?

Jay McClement, the new Phillipe Dupuis
- AdamFrench

Jay McClement, the new Phillipe Dupuis
- AdamFrench

He's that good?

that guy was a farce
- Barx

He was part of getting Gustavsson.. to sign..

Jay McClement, the new Phillipe Dupuis
- AdamFrench

he can't possibly be that awesome......he was a bigtime fan favourite on these threads

- LeafMan

Coming from the Avs, "great" pker, can chip in a few goals, good on the dot.

OMYGAWD