Mike Augello: Can The Leafs Catch A Rising Star??

Perhaps the lure of coming to the leafs may have faded for quieter hockey markets where the players can lead their lives relatively without notice

Come home Stamkos Imagine that Florida loses Lebron to free agency then loses Stamkos to free agency.

Mike Augello: Can The Leafs Catch A Rising Star??
- mikeinbuffalo

We can only hope.

Come home Stamkos Imagine that Florida loses Lebron to free agency then loses Stamkos to free agency.
- JVR_42_PK81

Outside of the maybe 15,000 people that go to lightning games would anyone really notice in Florida?

Thank you for this blog, maybe our Tampa blog can go back to normal...

Thanks for tossing in that bit about Grabo Mike, it's appreciated, really it is lol

Thanks for tossing in that bit about Grabo Mike, it's appreciated, really it is lol
- Dozzer

Thanks for tossing in that bit about Grabo Mike, it's appreciated, really it is lol
- Dozzer

It's also ignoring the massive upgrade in net we have now, as well as the 'loss' of Andrew MacDonald, who made everyone he played with drastically worse.

It's also ignoring the massive upgrade in net we have now, as well as the 'loss' of Andrew MacDonald, who made everyone he played with drastically worse.
- Isles_since_6

The fact that you guys have a second line that's a legit threat will take pressure off of JT. Opposing D won't be as to focus solely on his line anymore.

We're gonna see what he can really do this year I bet.

Perhaps the lure of coming to the leafs may have faded for quieter hockey markets where the players can lead their lives relatively without notice
- MTL1

... Or perhaps it's just you and your little hate boner that can't stand the idea of a player like Stamkos joining the Leafs in their prime.

The fact that you guys have a second line that's a legit threat will take pressure off of JT. Opposing D won't be as to focus solely on his line anymore.

We're gonna see what he can really do this year I bet.
- Dozzer

I hope so, I'd still like to see another top 4 defenseman added, but we'll see what happens over the summer. I'm just not sure how much more suck I can handle from this franchise, Snow better not just sit back and watch if things go south early next season.

- Aetherial

Couldn't believe my trade offer only "intrigued" the guy.

If the Leafs had a Stamkos or Tavares type player would it hurt or help the NHL as a whole? Would the League generate enough merch revenue to offset the losses in TB or NYI? Clearly the NHL is in no rush to see the Leafs as champs, the fans will always be loyal no matter how bad the team is. And let's be honest, people don't own NHL teams because they like hockey, it's an investment.

Mike Augello: Can The Leafs Catch A Rising Star??
- mikeinbuffalo

Really....????? I think the Leafs might have to develop their own superstar instead of trying to sign one...

If the Leafs had a Stamkos or Tavares type player would it hurt or help the NHL as a whole? Would the Lead generate enough merch revenue to offset the losses in TB or NYI? Clearly the NHL is in no rush to see the Leafs as champs, the fans will always be loyal no matter how bad the team is. And let's be honest, people don't own NHL teams because they like hockey, it's an investment.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

how much would it cost for the leafs to sign stamkos? 12.5m, 13m?

how much would it cost for the leafs to sign stamkos? 12.5m, 13m?
- Flyfreaky

Whatever max terms are.. Plus bonuses.. Who knows, a lot.

... Or perhaps it's just you and your little hate boner that can't stand the idea of a player like Stamkos joining the Leafs in their prime.
- As_I_See_It

Pot meet kettle. I sincerely doubt Stamkos comes close to FA. Once July 2015 comes, TB will do everything in their power to lock him up long term......and let's not forget the Yzerman quotient.....

Whatever max terms are.. Plus bonuses.. Who knows, a lot.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

the leafs should have drafted him when they had the chance

how much would it cost for the leafs to sign stamkos? 12.5m, 13m?
- Flyfreaky

Nah, less.

Looking at Toews' and Kane's deasl that kick in July 1 2015, Stammer won't be that expensive. Both these guys are also elite players with a poop load more hardware that Stammer has.

Hopefully Stammer's definition of "home town discount" is a little different from Clarkson's and Bolland's

"The Islanders will have to rely on the addition of analytic Superman Mikhail Grabovski to improve their Corsi/Fenwick numbers. "



(frank)ing priceless!

the leafs should have drafted him when they had the chance
- Flyfreaky

Shoulda drafted Giroux, they actually had a chance with him.. But whatever.. Maybe in a few years we'll be saying Florida should drafted Nylander..

Nah, less.

Looking at Toews' and Kane's deasl that kick in July 1 2015, Stammer won't be that expensive. Both these guys are also elite players with a poop load more hardware that Stammer has.

Hopefully Stammer's definition of "home town discount" is a little different from Clarkson's and Bolland's
- As_I_See_It

stammer's getting more than 10m, book it

Pot meet kettle. I sincerely doubt Stamkos comes close to FA. Once July 2015 comes, TB will do everything in their power to lock him up long term......and let's not forget the Yzerman quotient.....
- chompsey

If he wants to go to the leafs or just FA he will. He knows that he can get the exact same amount of money in Tampa if he waits until free agency.

Shoulda drafted Giroux, they actually had a chance with him.. But whatever.. Maybe in a few years we'll be saying Florida should drafted Nylander..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

hahahahaha, the odds are the leafs will be saying "we should have drafted anyone other than nylander"