the coach isnt the guy who sends guys up and down

thats common knowledge
- Dozzer

yes I get that, let's not forget Horachek was a Shanny hire - just sayin'. Maybe we're on the right path after all

- gravyface

Nice, Now that was a great movie.. What an awesome kid.

That could be it. Or it could be that he shares a defining characteristic with Carlylye: a giant fat head. Oddly enough Spott also has a giant fat head. I think it's time to bring in a thinner-faced coaching staff.


- 1979AD

if only to piss off the media

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Leave Phil out of this.

if only to piss off the media
- DoubleDown

We would bring in Torts for that..

If Joffrey Lupul and Tim Connolly ate a sandwich, who would tear their achilles first?
- Dozzer

Trick question! Lupul doesn't eat sandwiches. South Beach Diet. Bread is the devil.

Then why not Komarov or Santorelli, you know, guys that have shown some offense. I'm convinced actually that Kadri is as good if not better defensively than Bozak right now. Yeah, I said it.
- mykokes

because it seems like Winnik is more of a defensive specialist than those 2.

- gravyface

Pretty much

because it seems like Winnik is more of a defensive specialist than those 2.
- DoubleDown

Better off trying to move Santa to his off wing.

We would bring in Torts for that..
- bixll

He would end up breaking into the homes of both Feschuk and Simmons and slitting their throats while they sleep. Black Ops poop.

Pretty much
- Pecafan Fan

They made a movie about Phil Kessel?!

They made a movie about Phil Kessel?!
- Woderwick

Lost in Space

Better off trying to move Santa to his off wing.
- Woderwick

That is where Santa is most gifted.

He would end up breaking into the homes of both Feschuk and Simmons and slitting their throats while they sleep. Black Ops poop.
- 1979AD

That could be a Leafs 24/7 episode...

If Joffrey Lupul and Tim Connolly ate a sandwich, who would tear their achilles first?
- Dozzer

Can you include Carlos Coliaiacovo into this equation?

i think it's going to be a long painful rebuild. Here's my ridiculous rebuild plan. And yes the goal is to hit bottom so returns aren't going to be great. Sorry but the contracts can't be argued with. This won't happen overnight but here are some fits i could see:

Phaneuf to Anaheim for a 1st. Or get creative and we eat some salary for more picks. Theyr'e built to win now and their picks are low. Potentially something like 2 1st (low 1sts again) for us eating 2 mil on his deal.

Lupul to colorado for a 2nd. Their pick is high but with their young team, they can take him and they need help on the wings. i think he does well there. They may be back in the playoff hunt this year.

Clarkson you will have to keep. No one is taking that.

Robidas (see above for clarkson). Or buy out. Possibly tradeable in last year of his deal. He will be 42 at that time hence only a possibly even in his last year.

Bozak to dallas (they seem to like spezza on the wing and could use a 2nd line centre). I could see a 2nd and a 3rd/4th coming back.

JVR i would keep. Unless i got a great deal for him. His contract is great. That may be what gets us something great for him though....

Kessel to Nashville for a 1st, Roman Josi and a prospect. I'd like Colin wilson from them as well as an alternate piece for Josi.

Gardiner to a young team for a young defensive defenseman. This is a broad move so don't have to get specific.

I'd keep komarov even though i wasn't thrilled about his signing. Good work ethic to demonstrate to the new blood.

Franson should fetch a 2nd...possibly a low 1st at the deadline. I'd have no problem keeping franson as i like his size, right shot to be honest. However, he will be paid and paid big so i move him.

Everyone else i keep. Kadri (see i don't hate him that much), bernier, Rielly, JVR.

It's not sexy but that's the reality. We need to rebuild, and tanking doesn't guarantee success. But this core is guaranteed not to win so logic would suggest trying to fix it ASAP.
- clark_griswold

If all those other players are moved they must move JVR too. No point in keeping him on a rebuilding team by the time they'd be any good he'll be a UFA and will walk.

JVR gets the Leafs their best return.

Lost in Space
- shmenge

Space Ball

That is where Santa is most gifted.
- 1979AD

Oooo...nice. Gifted. tee hee.

If all those other players are moved they must move JVR too. No point in keeping him on a rebuilding team by the time they'd be any good he'll be a UFA and will walk.

JVR gets the Leafs their best return.
- Mr_Smokey

id say phil brings back the best return

but JVR next best.

Space Ball
- Pecafan Fan

Space Ball
- Pecafan Fan

Had to giggle. Didn't want to but I did.

They made a movie about Phil Kessel?!
- Woderwick

Life of Pi(e)

Life of Pi(e)
- lumlums

yes I get that, let's not forget Horachek was a Shanny hire - just sayin'. Maybe we're on the right path after all
- shmenge

i think its safe to assume that all are involved .. GM, Pres, Ass. GMs Coach, ASs. Coaches, when it comes to player personnel decisions

Life of Pi(e)
- lumlums