Colin Dambrauskas: The Toronto Maple Leafs from a Flames Blogger's Eyes

leaf nation heatin up

I'm starting to think that you are a leaf fan forced to write about the flames.

I'm starting to think that you are a leaf fan forced to write about the flames.
- FL4MES

No one forced me to write for the Flames, I specifically applied for the Flames position as Ive been following them since I was about 4 years old

Though Im not your typical hockey fan...I follow the Blues too!

Like I said, its been stale in here today and I figured Id gather my thoughts and add content for the site. I certainly hope that Ive proven my commitment to the Flames so far in over a year writing for you guys!

No one forced me to write for the Flames, I specifically applied for the Flames position as Ive been following them since I was about 4 years old

Though Im not your typical hockey fan...I follow the Blues too!

Like I said, its been stale in here today and I figured Id gather my thoughts and add content for the site. I certainly hope that Ive proven my commitment to the Flames so far in over a year writing for you guys!
- Colin Dambrauskas

I like it. We're all just waiting for the season to actually start at this point. May as well spice it up.

1 small point though.The Leafs possession numbers weren't high last season. Their shooting percentage was. That's why a lot of analysts think we could see a regression this season.

I like it. We're all just waiting for the season to actually start at this point. May as well spice it up.

1 small point though.The Leafs possession numbers weren't high last season. Their shooting percentage was. That's why a lot of analysts think we could see a regression this season.
- jtommyt

You should be hired as the Flames ref AND editor Thanks.

You should be hired as the Flames ref AND editor Thanks.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Haha... happy to help.

No one forced me to write for the Flames, I specifically applied for the Flames position as Ive been following them since I was about 4 years old

Though Im not your typical hockey fan...I follow the Blues too!

Like I said, its been stale in here today and I figured Id gather my thoughts and add content for the site. I certainly hope that Ive proven my commitment to the Flames so far in over a year writing for you guys!
- Colin Dambrauskas

True enough. I just don't like the colour blue.

Colin Dambrauskas: The Toronto Maple Leafs from a Flames Blogger's Eyes
- Colin Dambrauskas

I aint reading that (frank)ing novel on the Laffs....

Stick to the Flames!

Nuuuuuuuge!!!!

I'm starting to think that you are a leaf fan forced to write about the flames.
- FL4MES

Our blogger and ref are freakin' Leafs fans too... What The Sh!t!

Edit: oh well, i guess everyone comes to AB for work

Our blogger and ref are freakin' Leafs fans too... What The Sh!t!

Edit: oh well, i guess everyone comes to AB for work
- BigDre

Our blogger isn't....our ref is....

No one forced me to write for the Flames, I specifically applied for the Flames position as Ive been following them since I was about 4 years old

Though Im not your typical hockey fan...I follow the Blues too!

Like I said, its been stale in here today and I figured Id gather my thoughts and add content for the site. I certainly hope that Ive proven my commitment to the Flames so far in over a year writing for you guys!
- Colin Dambrauskas

Don't care what the vultures say about you Colin, you're a good bouy(in Newfi accent)

So when do you expect the Leafs to actually make a move, something's gotta give. Franson, Raymond, not enough cap space. Hearing Flames have a lot of scenarios brewing with different teams(Leafs & Flyers) needing cap space, & are just patiently waiting. Seems like quite the game of chicken. Tick tock.

Colin Dambrauskas: The Toronto Maple Leafs from a Flames Blogger's Eyes
- Colin Dambrauskas

Tread carefully Colin!

Esplen posted a blog on the Caps and has effectively been wiped off the HB site...

Nuuuuuuuge!!!!
- BigDre

Dumb, dumb contract. I sure hope for you guys that he proves to live up to it. 22 goals in 2 years. Yea, that's worth $6mil per.

Dumb, dumb contract. I sure hope for you guys that he proves to live up to it. 22 goals in 2 years. Yea, that's worth $6mil per.
- TandA4Flames

Please....He'd be far and away the Flames best player.

It doesn't kick in until 2014/15. I'll wait until then to judge it.

Dumb, dumb contract. I sure hope for you guys that he proves to live up to it. 22 goals in 2 years. Yea, that's worth $6mil per.
- TandA4Flames

I love it, the shore envy of other fan bases of are players is starting to boil. I heared it in the voices of the guys calling Vans game last night. IM looking forward to the next 7 years.

Please....He'd be far and away the Flames best player.

It doesn't kick in until 2014/15. I'll wait until then to judge it.
- Iggysbff

Perhaps he would. It still doesn't mean he's worth $6mil per. Sure, in a couple years it could prove to be a shrewed signing but as of now, I don't think it's been earned. But seriously, good luck to you guys.

Don't care what the vultures say about you Colin, you're a good bouy(in Newfi accent)

So when do you expect the Leafs to actually make a move, something's gotta give. Franson, Raymond, not enough cap space. Hearing Flames have a lot of scenarios brewing with different teams(Leafs & Flyers) needing cap space, & are just patiently waiting. Seems like quite the game of chicken. Tick tock.
- Kevin R

Well here's the thing. Yes the Leafs are right against the cap, no they don't need to do anything.

With two AHL demotions they should have enough for at least Franson...Raymond too could be pushing it. Franson being an RFA needs to bite the bullet, take the Leafs offer or come down a little on his, and work at getting his larger extension in two years. Leafs don't need to force the situation they have guys who can step in, Franson needs to play as no ones likely offer sheeting him.

He'll cave, even if it's just by a little. He'll get his money, just not right away.

Dumb, dumb contract. I sure hope for you guys that he proves to live up to it. 22 goals in 2 years. Yea, that's worth $6mil per.
- TandA4Flames

They had no choice but to give him what they gave Ebs and Hall IMO.

Tread carefully Colin!

Esplen posted a blog on the Caps and has effectively been wiped off the HB site...


- Iggysbff

Anyone get a chance to read Esplen's article?

What's the deal?

Well here's the thing. Yes the Leafs are right against the cap, no they don't need to do anything.

With two AHL demotions they should have enough for at least Franson...Raymond too could be pushing it. Franson being an RFA needs to bite the bullet, take the Leafs offer or come down a little on his, and work at getting his larger extension in two years. Leafs don't need to force the situation they have guys who can step in, Franson needs to play as no ones likely offer sheeting him.

He'll cave, even if it's just by a little. He'll get his money, just not right away.
- Colin Dambrauskas

I don't think Franson caves. $2m for 2 years is a slap in the face. IMHO

I don't think Franson caves. $2m for 2 years is a slap in the face. IMHO
- Garnie

I say they meet in the middle. 2 years around $5M...

GO LEAFS GO

Colin Dambrauskas: The Toronto Maple Leafs from a Flames Blogger's Eyes
- Colin Dambrauskas

Such a beautiful blog, well done and thank you!