He'll stub his toe, and win another Masterson.
- Feeling Glucky?

He'd probably trip, fall into a post, and blame it on someone else.

Tendering offer sheets is within the rules, therefore not stealing.
- 1979AD

I know but it looks that way a little ,i hope ottawa never uses this type of method to win .Just doent seem that honorable to win at that cost

I know but it looks that way a little ,i hope ottawa never uses this type of method to win .Just doent seem that honorable to win at that cost
- top shelf 15

It's in the rules.

You might piss people off.

But it's legal and fair.

How noble

I wasn't aware that playing within the rules was considered "stealing."

Pretty sure that you'd quickly forget about "stealing" Kane if he played a large role in bringing Ottawa a cup. (<-- Why do I now feel dirty for saying that?)
- As_I_See_It

It's just too bad Burke thinks this way and not the way you and I or Holmgren do.

So you honestly believe that Pacioretty was more deserving than either Lupul or Alfredsson.

Please explain.
- As_I_See_It

i really don't have any feelings one way or another. Pacioretty was deserving. so was Lupul. it went the way it did. you can't really quantify either comeback. they were completely different scenarios.

I know but it looks that way a little ,i hope ottawa never uses this type of method to win .Just doent seem that honorable to win at that cost
- top shelf 15

Too late ....In 96' the Sens offer poope'd Ron Tugnutt. I called it poope'd because it was Ron Tugnutt ..seemed more appropriate.

So, time to sell your jersey and pick and new team.

lol "steal from others"
I never understood that. He's a free agent. Restricted but still a free agent. He is allowed to sign where ever he wants.
How is that stealing?
- Cfser

Maybe stealing isnt the right word ,it just doesnt seem right to me .

It's just too bad Burke thinks this way and not the way you and I or Holmgren do.
- 1979AD

Everyone would love to see Bruke all worked up again like in the Penner offer sheet.

Maybe Bettman will let him fight next time.

I know but it looks that way a little ,i hope ottawa never uses this type of method to win .Just doent seem that honorable to win at that cost
- top shelf 15

The other team is compensated, and they are able to match if they want to keep the player.

It's more honorable than taking a UFA from another team, and not giving them anything in return.

He'd probably trip, fall into a post, and blame it on someone else.
- prock

It's just too bad Burke thinks this way and not the way you and I or Holmgren do.
- 1979AD

How do you know Burke hasn't offer sheeted anyone?

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So who wants to offer-sheet Evander Kane?
- Cfser

How 'bout Jaime Benn instead.

Yeah, that’s almost exactly the same, except for a couple of very small differences. Kulemin is bigger. Stronger. More physical. More defensively responsible. Oh, and even with this brand new contract, has a cap hit that’s a mere ONE THIRD of Gomez’s.
- prock

you got me

i really don't have any feelings one way or another. Pacioretty was deserving. so was Lupul. it went the way it did. you can't really quantify either comeback. they were completely different scenarios.
- DoubleDown

One guy was in hospital for months, the other was in a theatre a couple of days later.

How do you know Burke hasn't offer sheeted anyone?
- Cfser

because it has to be reported to the league and the news media would be all over it

How do you know Burke hasn't offer sheeted anyone?
- Cfser

Because he publicly stated that he won't do it.

It's in the rules.

You might piss people off.

But it's legal and fair.
- Scabeh

You are right ,but it sure doesnt seem that way to nashville.

How 'bout Jaime Benn instead.
- The Law

Either or please.

It's just too bad Burke thinks this way and not the way you and I or Holmgren do.
- 1979AD

Don't get me wrong, I like Burke, I just (frank)in' hate how he continually paints himself into a corner with his bullsh!t statements, practices and "code of ethics" that NO OTHER GM seems to do, which ultimately costs the Leafs opportunity after opportunity after oppor-(frank)in'-tunity!

You are right ,but it sure doesnt seem that way to nashville.
- top shelf 15

Then they should have re-signed him. It's not Philly's fault he wants to leave Nashville.

because it has to be reported to the league and the news media would be all over it
- Dozzer

I only thought it had to be reported IF the player signs it.

Don't get me wrong, I like Burke, I just (frank)in' hate how he continually paints himself into a corner with his bullsh!t statements, practices and "code of ethics" that NO OTHER GM seems to do, which ultimately costs the Leafs opportunity after opportunity after oppor-(frank)in'-tunity!
- As_I_See_It

100% agreed. Like when he whined about the media attention leading up to the deadline and opined about imposing his own earlier deadline. What kind of ridiculous BS is that?

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The other team is compensated, and they are able to match if they want to keep the player.

It's more honorable than taking a UFA from another team, and not giving them anything in return.
- Feeling Glucky?

Yep for sure ,but cant help but feel for all thoses new fans in nashville just begining their love affair with hockey.Only to see their team being picked apart piece by piece