New blog please! This one has run it's course. Oh Mikey........what stale rumour is there out there tonight? How about we resurrect the Russ Cortnall for John Kordic rumour........we won that trade.......right?
- JohnnyReb

Go away. Don't ever come onto this site again .

Still, he didn't, and that's kind of pathetic to see a team suck so long and not have a Calder in there.
- gravyface

Both Hall and Hopkins were in the lead to win the Calder until they got hurt. That's not pathetic, it's just unlucky.

Go away. Don't ever come onto this site again .
- jbold

How about we examine the deal for Tim Kurvers........he'll get us into the playoffs.......right?

Still, he didn't, and that's kind of pathetic to see a team suck so long and not have a Calder in there.
- gravyface

You know what sucks really bad? The last Leaf to win a major NHL award. Might have been Brit Selby, in 1967, who won the Calder. No Hart, No Norris, No Vezina's, No Ross. No appearance in the final since 1967. Now that sucks bad!

The Calder winner will be...dun dun dah

I got nothing err, maybe Yakupov
- AdamFrench

Dougie Hamilton, Jonathan Huberdeau, Vladimir Tarasenko and Mikael Granlund all have a good shot too.

Oh, and of course, Nazem Kadri.

And Cody Hodgson.

You know what sucks really bad? The last Leaf to win a major NHL award. Might have been Brit Selby, in 1967, who won the Calder. No Hart, No Norris, No Vezina's, No Ross. No appearance in the final since 1967. Now that sucks bad!
- JohnnyReb

Dave Keon won the Conn Smythe in 1967.

Doug Gilmour won the Selke in 1993.

Mats Sundin won the Messier in 2008.

Jason Blake won the Masterton in 2008.

It's pathetic is it?



- robin_steele264

If only the Oilers could have what we ...

As you were.

Dave Keon won the Conn Smythe in 1967.

Doug Gilmour won the Selke in 1993.

Mats Sundin won the Messier in 2008.

Jason Blake won the Masterton in 2008.
- Two_For_Truth

And Sundin and Gilmour both made the HOF heavily based on their Leaf careers

Dave Keon won the Conn Smythe in 1967.

Doug Gilmour won the Selke in 1993.

Mats Sundin won the Messier in 2008.

Jason Blake won the Masterton in 2008.
- Two_For_Truth

The '67 Smythe is the only trophy that I would call major.

And Sundin and Gilmour both made the HOF heavily based on their Leaf careers
- Zezel

And Paul Henderson didn't and should have!

And Sundin and Gilmour both made the HOF heavily based on their Leaf careers
- Zezel

That's a bit of stretch. Gilmour played half of his career and won a Cup before he even came to Toronto. Sundin also had the Swedish factor on his side which seems odd but being the first ever European trained 1st overall pick and all of his accomplishments with the Swedish team, I'd say it was probably a 50/50 split for Sundin.

The '67 Smythe is the only trophy that I would call major.
- JohnnyReb

Gilmour winning the Selke is pretty significant because at that point in time he was widely considered the best player in the game. Although the awards didn't reflect it, a Selke with 127 points is a significant accomplishment.

The '67 Smythe is the only trophy that I would call major.
- JohnnyReb

... but the best defensive forward in the entire league is chopped liver?

Dave Keon won the Conn Smythe in 1967.

Doug Gilmour won the Selke in 1993.

Mats Sundin won the Messier in 2008.

Jason Blake won the Masterton in 2008.
- Two_For_Truth

Please don't ever mention that award....it should be called "congrats you had an issue to face and you came back to play a game that pays you millions!"

The '67 Smythe is the only trophy that I would call major.
- JohnnyReb

I'm gonna side with finishing with 127 points and getting called the best defensive forward a pretty major accomplishment.

That's a bit of stretch. Gilmour played half of his career and won a Cup before he even came to Toronto. Sundin also had the Swedish factor on his side which seems odd but being the first ever European trained 1st overall pick and all of his accomplishments with the Swedish team, I'd say it was probably a 50/50 split for Sundin.
- Two_For_Truth

I think Gilmour's years in Toronto were a huge part of his HOF resume, it showed he had at least a couple of years were he was arguably one of the most dominant players in the game, which I think he was at his peak.

With Sundin it's his PPG career and international play, and most of his dominant play was with Toronto

Please don't ever mention that award....it should be called "congrats you had an issue to face and you came back to play a game that pays you millions!"
- Juice

Yeah, it's pretty watered down IMO.

Dougie Hamilton, Jonathan Huberdeau, Vladimir Tarasenko and Mikael Granlund all have a good shot too.

Oh, and of course, Nazem Kadri.

And Cody Hodgson.
- Two_For_Truth

Cody has played one season already?

And Sundin and Gilmour both made the HOF heavily based on their Leaf careers
- Zezel

Slow down skippy. You're a little carried away here.

Please don't ever mention that award....it should be called "congrats you had an issue to face and you came back to play a game that pays you millions!"
- Juice

Well, sure, if the guy had to combat headaches while watching movies. But guys who've battled cancer, or other lifethreatening issues, like blood infections, and managed to come back- they should get some recognition.

Please don't ever mention that award....it should be called "congrats you had an issue to face and you came back to play a game that pays you millions!"
- Juice

Yes, the Masterson is a "good job, you came back and reclaimed your career" trophy. The Selke is a middling award and sometimes overlooks the reality of a good checking forward. Would Gilmour have won this trophy, if he had 35 points as a good checking centre?

I think Gilmour's years in Toronto were a huge part of his HOF resume, it showed he had at least a couple of years were he was arguably one of the most dominant players in the game, which I think he was at his peak.

With Sundin it's his PPG career and international play, and most of his dominant play was with Toronto
- Zezel

Gilmour is 17th alltime in points. That alone is HOF worthy. Toronto didn't make a difference. If he had put up those # he'd be a HOF'er anywhere.end of story.

Well, sure, if the guy had to combat headaches while watching movies. But guys who've battled cancer, or other lifethreatening issues, like blood infections, and managed to come back- they should get some recognition.
- Feeling Glucky?

Settle down. Broken necks may cause paralysis... even death.

I think Gilmour's years in Toronto were a huge part of his HOF resume, it showed he had at least a couple of years were he was arguably one of the most dominant players in the game, which I think he was at his peak.

With Sundin it's his PPG career and international play, and most of his dominant play was with Toronto
- Zezel

If that were the case, then Gilmour should have won the Hart Trophy, as most valuable player.

Yes, the Masterson is a "good job, you came back and reclaimed your career" trophy. The Selke is a middling award and sometimes overlooks the reality of a good checking forward. Would Gilmour have won this trophy, if he had 35 points as a good checking centre?
- JohnnyReb

Of course!... He's a Leaf!