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- jbold

Darn...what about hardwood floors. Thats your forte no? I want you to come and redo the living/dining room with dark hardwood. When would you be available.

Real quiet Week in Leaf Land......Here's hoping that a major trade happens soon.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/how-do-you-fix-a-problem-like-the-leafs/article4394875/

Mirtle paints a pretty bleak picture.

But then I think about MacKinnon and Jones, and with a little help from Jack Daniels, all will be well in the world again.
- gravyface

Neither will be a leaf.

I don't the picture was as bleak as you're making it out to be. Of the three main ways Burke has at his disposable to improve his team, really only 1 is largely within his control. Sure free agents may not see Toronto as a high end destination right now, but it sure doesn't help when the Leafs are making offers that are no where near the ball park of other teams. If Minnesota offers Suter and Parise almost 100 mill over 13 years, and Burke steps up and offers 35 or so over 5 years, of course they wouldn't be in the discussion. Burke needed to realize that he may not like these long term deals, but they were a reality of the new CBA and teams were taking advantage of them to get the players who were in demand.
- p_zub

I'm glad he wasn't upping his offer on them. The money Suter and Parise got is ridiculous and Minnesota is going to end up regretting those contracts. If your team is just a Suter or Parise away from being SERIOUS cup contender, go ahead and hand out those big contracts, but whats the point of that sort of cap hit if it brings you from bottom of the conference to borderline playoff team?

Morning chaps!

Quick question for anyone...Im looking to buy a new place, and the one problem I have is the yard is on the smaller side...but its primarily due to a rather large deck. I have two dogs and would like more grass, which also provides space for a fire pit etc.

Anyone know what it would cost to throw in a nice stamped concrete slab...say 10x10 and do away with the deck?
- noename09

It will be about $1200 for the slab, not including the removal of the deck.
you'd be better to patio stone rather than concrete, no only is stone nicer, it usually last longer, wont crack and its much cheaper to replace if you decide to change your yard in the future.
A fire pit in a residential area, you'll have to get a permit for.

Anyone know someone who does brick work in the GTA? Some 18-year-old kid driving daddy's high end car smashed into the side of my house at about 80km. Messed up the brickwork outside and a bunch of the drywall inside. Needless to say my weekend wasn't all that awesome.

It will be about $1200 for the slab, not including the removal of the deck.
you'd be better to patio stone rather than concrete, no only is stone nicer, it usually last longer, wont crack and its much cheaper to replace if you decide to change your yard in the future.
A fire pit in a residential area, you'll have to get a permit for.
- Fakepartofme

I think the stones are preferable from a drainage consideration as well.

Follow up question...cause there isnt much debate anyways...

Anyone know if people buy decks, or deck materials if I were to tear down a 5ish yaer old deck?

I'm glad he wasn't upping his offer on them. The money Suter and Parise got is ridiculous and Minnesota is going to end up regretting those contracts. If your team is just a Suter or Parise away from being SERIOUS cup contender, go ahead and hand out those big contracts, but whats the point of that sort of cap hit if it brings you from bottom of the conference to borderline playoff team?
- Scruffton

The Parise cash was expected.
They are really overpaying for Suter though.

Follow up question...cause there isnt much debate anyways...

Anyone know if people buy decks, or deck materials if I were to tear down a 5ish yaer old deck?
- noename09

Is it nailed or screwed together??

I'm glad he wasn't upping his offer on them. The money Suter and Parise got is ridiculous and Minnesota is going to end up regretting those contracts. If your team is just a Suter or Parise away from being SERIOUS cup contender, go ahead and hand out those big contracts, but whats the point of that sort of cap hit if it brings you from bottom of the conference to borderline playoff team?
- Scruffton

um, first up, they signed 13 year deals. This had nothing to do with winning "next season."

2nd, Minny has drafted very well the last 4-5 years, especially on D. They were already on the cusp of being a solid team in a couple years, and just added 2 of the better players in the league.

In 2-3 Years Minny will be one of the best teams in the West.

I'm glad he wasn't upping his offer on them. The money Suter and Parise got is ridiculous and Minnesota is going to end up regretting those contracts. If your team is just a Suter or Parise away from being SERIOUS cup contender, go ahead and hand out those big contracts, but whats the point of that sort of cap hit if it brings you from bottom of the conference to borderline playoff team?
- Scruffton

I've always thought the same thing, but perhaps it is prudent to wait for the new CBA to plan UFA strategies, as some of these teams are counting on bailout clauses in the new CBA, and there's no guarantee they'll get them.

Follow up question...cause there isnt much debate anyways...

Anyone know if people buy decks, or deck materials if I were to tear down a 5ish yaer old deck?
- noename09

Depending on the quality of the wood I would assume

Follow up question...cause there isnt much debate anyways...

Anyone know if people buy decks, or deck materials if I were to tear down a 5ish yaer old deck?
- noename09

Re-Store might take some materials if it's in good shape. Though, if you're tearing it down, I'd imagine it's not.

I'm glad he wasn't upping his offer on them. The money Suter and Parise got is ridiculous and Minnesota is going to end up regretting those contracts. If your team is just a Suter or Parise away from being SERIOUS cup contender, go ahead and hand out those big contracts, but whats the point of that sort of cap hit if it brings you from bottom of the conference to borderline playoff team?
- Scruffton

Me too, Suter especially. He's a good D man, but take him out of that system and Weber off his side and you are left with a lot of questions. I'm sure he will do fine, but I question 98 million fine.

What no summer school today kid?
Actually the leafs would have to be pathetic losers in order to get either one, and if you think the leafs will finish in the bottom 3...than pot meet kettle.
- Fakepartofme

I do not think it far fetched to consider the possibility of the Leafs being a lottery team again this year. If the Leafs start slow this year, there will be loud voices asking that they deal assets for picks or prospects. If the Leafs start the season without a #1C or better goaltending, do they improve over last year? I think not!

The Parise cash was expected.
They are really overpaying for Suter though.
- Fakepartofme

true... though that had to do with Parise insisting contracts were the same... which is kinda stupid.

Follow up question...cause there isnt much debate anyways...

Anyone know if people buy decks, or deck materials if I were to tear down a 5ish yaer old deck?
- noename09

Can't hurt to Kijiji it and see if you get any hits...

um, first up, they signed 13 year deals. This had nothing to do with winning "next season."

2nd, Minny has drafted very well the last 4-5 years, especially on D. They were already on the cusp of being a solid team in a couple years, and just added 2 of the better players in the league.

In 2-3 Years Minny will be one of the best teams in the West.
- Big_Lightnin

The irony of this is that Minnesota can put together a monster package for Weber because they are so deep in prospects. They would likely also want to include either Heatley or Setagouchi.

The irony of this is that Minnesota can put together a monster package for Weber because they are so deep in prospects. They would likely also want to include either Heatley or Setagouchi.
- spatso

ya that would really be hilarious... and then MacKinnon will get stuck in Nashville...

I do not think it far fetched to consider the possibility of the Leafs being a lottery team again this year. If the Leafs start slow this year, there will be loud voices asking that they deal assets for picks or prospects. If the Leafs start the season without a #1C or better goaltending, do they improve over last year? I think not!
- spatso

A correct asumption. Leafs are not a playoff team, as they are constituted today. Without a first line centre, they have no hope of making the playoffs. Adding a Luongo, only takes them out of the lottery and not a playoff spot. The Leaf can't improve their standing, when you look at what the teams around them have done, to improve their teams. Habs had a much better draft, added depth to their bottom 6 and have their top player in Cary Price, resigned long term. The Islanders also improved, by adding Lubomir Visnovsky plus many of their high end prospects are starting to round into form. The Hurricanes added Jordan Staal. Tampa added Lindback in goal, so where has Toronto improved over their divisional competition? No, Leafs are destined to 15th in the conference and should just sit pat and tank this coming season, then use the new CBA to augment their roster, one year from now.

A correct asumption. Leafs are not a playoff team, as they are constituted today. Without a first line centre, they have no hope of making the playoffs. Adding a Luongo, only takes them out of the lottery and not a playoff spot. The Leaf can't improve their standing, when you look at what the teams around them have done, to improve their teams. Habs had a much better draft, added depth to their bottom 6 and have their top player in Cary Price, resigned long term. The Islanders also improved, by adding Lubomir Visnovsky plus many of their high end prospects are starting to round into form. The Hurricanes added Jordan Staal. Tampa added Lindback in goal, so where has Toronto improved over their divisional competition? No, Leafs are destined to 15th in the conference and should just sit pat and tank this coming season, then use the new CBA to augment their roster, one year from now.
- JohnnyReb

still won't get them MacKinnon unless they win the lottery. There is no way CBJ trades Nash and improves the team for next year, nobody will pay that. They won't even be in shouting distance of 70 pts.

I do not think it far fetched to consider the possibility of the Leafs being a lottery team again this year. If the Leafs start slow this year, there will be loud voices asking that they deal assets for picks or prospects. If the Leafs start the season without a #1C or better goaltending, do they improve over last year? I think not!
- spatso

And until there collaspe (which everyone blamed on the coaching), they were in 5- 6th spot at February.
I agree, they need better goaltending....but they are not a bottom 3 team...

still won't get them MacKinnon unless they win the lottery. There is no way CBJ trades Nash and improves the team for next year, nobody will pay that. They won't even be in shouting distance of 70 pts.
- Big_Lightnin

You might not think that Columbus could be better, but then remember, they've augmented their defence and goaltending. With the right system, they can be competitive with many clubs, in the west. Once they trade Nash, what they get in return could make them more competitive, from the team that finished the season.

A correct asumption. Leafs are not a playoff team, as they are constituted today. Without a first line centre, they have no hope of making the playoffs. Adding a Luongo, only takes them out of the lottery and not a playoff spot. The Leaf can't improve their standing, when you look at what the teams around them have done, to improve their teams. Habs had a much better draft, added depth to their bottom 6 and have their top player in Cary Price, resigned long term. The Islanders also improved, by adding Lubomir Visnovsky plus many of their high end prospects are starting to round into form. The Hurricanes added Jordan Staal. Tampa added Lindback in goal, so where has Toronto improved over their divisional competition? No, Leafs are destined to 15th in the conference and should just sit pat and tank this coming season, then use the new CBA to augment their roster, one year from now.
- JohnnyReb

Destined to be 15th?
Get off the drugs buddy....by no means is this currently a playoff team...by they aren't going to finish 15th.
GAwd.