Thank you!
Cull the herd!
- Cfser

They had their fun, unfortunately it cost them big time.

Ok, for starters, Getzlaf is a UFA next year: there's a very real chance that he doesn't want to sign long-term and wants to test UFA, especially after seeing the mad payout that Parise/Suter got. We may be in on that, might not, also depends on CBA and how that looks as far as restrictions on term. He may also want to do the bromance thing with Perry too.

Secondly, trading our captain and leaving a big hole in minutes/leadership on the blueline isn't the answer, especially when goaltending is (and has been for years) our major concern.

Bottom line, giving up that many assets for a guy who's very likely to go UFA in a year doesn't make sense, especially since #1 center isn't our primary concern.

Deal I like would be based around Lupul for Stastny, MacArthur for Halak. Two guys that fit into our age group and addresses both team's needs/surpluses.
- gravyface

The Bolded parts made me

Oh and MacArthur for Halak also made me

MacArthur is not a Hitchcock type player and Halak is definetly worth more than MacArthur.

Congratulation to all last night, great behavior, enjoys the bans this morning to all of you.
- LeafMan

holy sheiza....that was quite the display of "internet toughness"

They had their fun, unfortunately it cost them big time.
- LeafMan

very weird social club going on there....nothing too hurtful, just jabbing at each other, but it goes on on on and some jabs technically against COC so that's where your line in the sand comes in

They had their fun, unfortunately it cost them big time.
- LeafMan

Hey Lou, what did you think of my latest blog? (I welcome criticism)

Ok I'm back. Get me up to speed.

Did the guy who posted a KISS video get banned yet?

[quote=JIMI-JAMES]

Guess not.

Ok, for starters, Getzlaf is a UFA next year: there's a very real chance that he doesn't want to sign long-term and wants to test UFA, especially after seeing the mad payout that Parise/Suter got. We may be in on that, might not, also depends on CBA and how that looks as far as restrictions on term. He may also want to do the bromance thing with Perry too.

Secondly, trading our captain and leaving a big hole in minutes/leadership on the blueline isn't the answer, especially when goaltending is (and has been for years) our major concern.

Bottom line, giving up that many assets for a guy who's very likely to go UFA in a year doesn't make sense, especially since #1 center isn't our primary concern.

Deal I like would be based around Lupul for Stastny, MacArthur for Halak. Two guys that fit into our age group and addresses both team's needs/surpluses.
- gravyface

Sure there`s a risk at trading for a guy who is going to be a UFA. If they did Im sure B.B. would sniff out the possability of signing him long term, Much like he did with Phil. Also Burke has done a great job at restocking the cupboards and including a couple of prospects in a deal isn't going to break the organization. You have to give to get..........and thanks for your opinion it is alot better than a head shake..........

Hey Lou, what did you think of my latest blog? (I welcome criticism)
- noename09

Very nice! What is that, your third? I hope you understand why I cannot participate in the threads.

edit: don't post reason why here, thanks.

Ok I'm back. Get me up to speed.

Did the guy who posted a KISS video get banned yet?
- markmark

He was the only who posted something not offensive unless you hate KISS, then it was, haha.

Guess not.
- markmark

Hi Mark!!

They had their fun, unfortunately it cost them big time.
- LeafMan

Kovalchuk and Mapleleafs91?


prizes they are, almost makes you want to become a Nucks fan with peers like that...


well maybe that's a stretch

St L would be crazy to trade Halak after trading Bishop....but Halak in Leaf blue would be nice....
- JIMI-JAMES

Right, forgot Scrivens in that proposal. I think I had something like MacArthur, Scrivens, 2nd.

Ok, for starters, Getzlaf is a UFA next year: there's a very real chance that he doesn't want to sign long-term and wants to test UFA, especially after seeing the mad payout that Parise/Suter got. We may be in on that, might not, also depends on CBA and how that looks as far as restrictions on term. He may also want to do the bromance thing with Perry too.

Secondly, trading our captain and leaving a big hole in minutes/leadership on the blueline isn't the answer, especially when goaltending is (and has been for years) our major concern.

Bottom line, giving up that many assets for a guy who's very likely to go UFA in a year doesn't make sense, especially since #1 center isn't our primary concern.

Deal I like would be based around Lupul for Stastny, MacArthur for Halak. Two guys that fit into our age group and addresses both team's needs/surpluses.
- gravyface

If Leafs are offered the chance to trade for Getzlaf, they will have no doubt to include Phaneuf (if he would be the 'center part' of the trade). Phaneuf has proven to not be the leader Leafs are looking for, apart from him not being 'the best D-man in the league (what kind of comment was that from Wilson last year?? After this, Phaneuf's play really took a turn for the worse!).

Leafs need to add a #1C now, cannot afford to wait another year or two..
Phaneuf is more easy to replace - quite a few options available to fill out the D-corpse..

They will not get nearly as much if they wait till the tradeline. At the tradeline, he becomes a rental. Trade him now, the other team can sign him long term

Has Getz been fitted for his Leaf Jersey yet??
- faceto27

Well some guys have gotten pretty big returns at the deadline but it's a fair comment. I'm still not convinced they'll trade him. All the talk seems to be around Bobby Ryan as being the most likely to be shipped out, I doubt they send him and Getzlaf. People are acting like there is no chance that Getzlaf re-signs with them but maybe they are already having talks about an extension and they are going really well and are confident he'll stay with them. First line centers are hard to come by, if they can keep him they will keep him. If he makes it clear he won't stay or wants to test free agency then they should move him. We have no idea what the status is on that stuff.

He was the only who posted something not offensive unless you hate KISS, then it was, haha.
- LeafMan

KISS def a polarizing band....been a fan since 1976...new tune def better than 80's material...sounds like I Stole Your Love (Love Gun) II....which for a KISS fan is as good as it gets for KISS

The Bolded parts made me

Oh and MacArthur for Halak also made me

MacArthur is not a Hitchcock type player and Halak is definetly worth more than MacArthur.
- Leafsfan9329

If only you dedicated more time reading than clicking lol emoticons you would have saw that I wrote, "Deal I like would be based around...".

MacArthur's advanced stats, defensively, are pretty good; there's a reason why he played on our shutdown line with Grabs that faced our opponent's top lines all year long. He's also not afraid to get in the corners and forecheck, despite not being huge.

Phaneuf has proven to not be the leader Leafs are looking for, ..
- MaximusAurelius

Clearly you havent heard his mix-tapes?

Congratulation to all last night, great behavior, enjoys the bans this morning to all of you.
- LeafMan

In all fairness all that was because of one person And that person should be kicked off this site.... He doesn't come on here to talk about hockey just to troll people

Very nice! What is that, your third? I hope you understand why I cannot participate in the threads.

edit: don't post reason why here, thanks.
- LeafMan

Fully understand my friend.

They had their fun, unfortunately it cost them big time.
- LeafMan

If only you dedicated more time reading than clicking lol emoticons you would have saw that I wrote, "Deal I like would be based around...".

MacArthur's advanced stats, defensively, are pretty good; there's a reason why he played on our shutdown line with Grabs that faced our opponent's top lines all year long. He's also not afraid to get in the corners and forecheck, despite not being huge.
- gravyface

Agreed...and he was hand picked by Dion as well....and he's a bargain for what we get out of him

If Leafs are offered the chance to trade for Getzlaf, they will have no doubt to include Phaneuf (if he would be the 'center part' of the trade). Phaneuf has proven to not be the leader Leafs are looking for, apart from him not being 'the best D-man in the league (what kind of comment was that from Wilson last year?? After this, Phaneuf's play really took a turn for the worse!).

Leafs need to add a #1C now, cannot afford to wait another year or two..
Phaneuf is more easy to replace - quite a few options available to fill out the D-corpse..
- MaximusAurelius

Freudian slip?

Goaltending has plagued this team since Belfour days and should be the priority. And giving up the farm for a pending UFA doesn't make sense to me.

Plus, the Ducks (much like what they're asking for with Bobby Ryan) want a bluechip prospect, which means they'd definitely want Gardiner/Rielly in return, much the same way that CBJ wants similar for Nash. Despite having an off-year, Getzlaf would command a hefty price and I don't think Phaneuf would do it.

Very nice! What is that, your third? I hope you understand why I cannot participate in the threads.

edit: don't post reason why here, thanks.
- LeafMan

Why?????

In all fairness all that was because of one person And that person should be kicked off this site.... He doesn't come on here to talk about hockey just to troll people
- The_Vark

Was it me? I dont remember getting home last night and I woke up on my balcony.