story of my life

i'm not a pretty man so lights out is a pretty routine request lol
- Dozzer

then that would make a 10!

I thought all our D had a pretty good night last night. A couple little gaffes by a couple D but overall a B or B+
- Garnie

I should say I had no problem with The Lone Ranger last night....just want to make sure I say nice things when I have them to say since it is rare

Now if it was him and not Kessel that gave the puck away, kicked it into our net and then whiffed on the shootout.....well I would be in here losing it

I thought all our D had a pretty good night last night. A couple little gaffes by a couple D but overall a B or B+
- Garnie

A lot of our passes in the neutral zone got picked off. I wasn't impressed by that. Often a D trying to move it up.

what, is he hangin' with Rob Ford.
- zazzle

Beauty is in the blindfold of the beholder... wouldn't save you this time.
- A_Tree

fixed

So you got a hair cut and job?
- zazzle

(frank) that.. im no slave to the man.

Gotta agree. Special teams and goaltending are why we are winning games.
The D all played well yesterday, but I noticed towards the end of the game that Phaneuf looked completely gassed. Same against Boston too.
- UsernameUnknown

He becomes completely useless after about 23-25 minutes ice time. Dion should give Suter a call and inquire about his conditioning program.

fixed
- Dozzer

He becomes completely useless after about 23-25 minutes ice time. Dion should give Suter a call and inquire about his conditioning program.
- 1979AD

Or just go have a visit with Gary Roberts

He becomes completely useless after about 23-25 minutes ice time. Dion should give Suter a call and inquire about his conditioning program.
- 1979AD

Had the same thought. Carlyle has to figure out a way to lower his ice time.

Had the same thought. Carlyle has to figure out a way to lower his ice time.
- UsernameUnknown

It's a blessing and a curse.

You've got a guy who plays well at both ends of the ice, eats huge minutes on the special teams (PP and PK), and matches top opponents regularly. But the temptation is to take that guy and burn him out simply because he has the tools.

Ultimately, maybe we don't need to find a suitable #2 as much as a good #3. I'm hoping Rielly grows into that role in time.

Franson isn't it (bummer, as he was a good candidate). Ranger isn't it. Gunnar is needed on the top pairing. Gardiner is just a huge question mark. Fraser shouldn't be anywhere over #6 on a contender.

Had the same thought. Carlyle has to figure out a way to lower his ice time.
- UsernameUnknown

I was really surprised that Brad Marsh did not mention Dion and his DJ qualities in his latest blog on 'What Makes a Good Dressing Room?' http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=197

Just trade the guy already and get a real C and teamplayer instead of this bum

I was really surprised that Brad Marsh did not mention Dion and his DJ qualities in his latest blog on 'What Makes a Good Dressing Room?' http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=197

Just trade the guy already and get a real C and teamplayer instead of this bum
- MaximusAurelius

crazy talk.

I was really surprised that Brad Marsh did not mention Dion and his DJ qualities in his latest blog on 'What Makes a Good Dressing Room?' http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=197

Just trade the guy already and get a real C and teamplayer instead of this bum
- MaximusAurelius

sure thing minimus

I was really surprised that Brad Marsh did not mention Dion and his DJ qualities in his latest blog on 'What Makes a Good Dressing Room?' http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=197

Just trade the guy already and get a real C and teamplayer instead of this bum
- MaximusAurelius

Just when you think the comments can't get any ........

I was really surprised that Brad Marsh did not mention Dion and his DJ qualities in his latest blog on 'What Makes a Good Dressing Room?' http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=197

Just trade the guy already and get a real C and teamplayer instead of this bum
- MaximusAurelius

Phaneuf stays.

Phaneuf stays.
- UsernameUnknown

= no cup run for Leafs

remember what he did to montreal?

i am not feeling good about that game
- Dozzer

(frank) if Kostka can score on us I'm sure Grabo can.

It's a blessing and a curse.

You've got a guy who plays well at both ends of the ice, eats huge minutes on the special teams (PP and PK), and matches top opponents regularly. But the temptation is to take that guy and burn him out simply because he has the tools.

Ultimately, maybe we don't need to find a suitable #2 as much as a good #3. I'm hoping Rielly grows into that role in time.

Franson isn't it (bummer, as he was a good candidate). Ranger isn't it. Gunnar is needed on the top pairing. Gardiner is just a huge question mark. Fraser shouldn't be anywhere over #6 on a contender.
- Leeman4Gilmour

Its a sticky situation. We have to use Phaneuf until we get guys who we can depend on more. But until we do, he'll be worked to death. Not much they can do.

It's a blessing and a curse.

You've got a guy who plays well at both ends of the ice, eats huge minutes on the special teams (PP and PK), and matches top opponents regularly. But the temptation is to take that guy and burn him out simply because he has the tools.

Ultimately, maybe we don't need to find a suitable #2 as much as a good #3. I'm hoping Rielly grows into that role in time.

Franson isn't it (bummer, as he was a good candidate). Ranger isn't it. Gunnar is needed on the top pairing. Gardiner is just a huge question mark. Fraser shouldn't be anywhere over #6 on a contender.
- Leeman4Gilmour

Yes, but if the Leafs found a way to keep Grabo instead of Bozak we wouldn't need to worry about all that.

It's a blessing and a curse.

You've got a guy who plays well at both ends of the ice, eats huge minutes on the special teams (PP and PK), and matches top opponents regularly. But the temptation is to take that guy and burn him out simply because he has the tools.

Ultimately, maybe we don't need to find a suitable #2 as much as a good #3. I'm hoping Rielly grows into that role in time.

Franson isn't it (bummer, as he was a good candidate). Ranger isn't it. Gunnar is needed on the top pairing. Gardiner is just a huge question mark. Fraser shouldn't be anywhere over #6 on a contender.
- Leeman4Gilmour

Franson and Gunnarsson are a great 3 - 4 pairing.

= no cup run for Leafs
- MaximusAurelius

Phaneuf goes = No chance of even making playoffs.

Try again.

Just when you think the comments can't get any ........
- jribout

Eklund is up in his tower, closely watching his evil empire. His assistant walks in.

"Uh... sir...we've hit a lull on the Leafs message boards."

"RELEASE THE PHANEUF DEBATE!"

"But sir! It's--"

"DO IT NOW!"

"Uh... yes... sir. Right away, sir."

Eklund sits in his chair and begins to coldly monitor the hit counter on his computer. "Good. Good. it's all falling into place."

= no cup run for Leafs
- MaximusAurelius

oh is that what's holding them back

(frank) if Kostka can score on us I'm sure Grabo can.
- peddy-93

I'm pretty sure Keith Aucoin scored his first game vs the Leafs. He really showed us! Look at him now..... oh