Stephen Brunt.

Calm, reasoned, civil, intelligent.

I wish more were like him.
- Atomic Wedgie

Yeah I like him. He's a good speaker too.

Who are the most sought after UFAs? I don't even care.
- Zezel

Sadly players like Mike Green, Matt Beleskey, and Michael Frolik.....


Paul Martin and/or Johnny Oduya are about the only two that peak my interest.

Im fine with Leafs throwing money at some UFAS its no risk as long as we are not throwing valuable picks in stupid trades. Signing ufas is not a big deal whether it works or not obviously money is not a concern in Leafland. As long as we draft well and develop our players im happy. Also dont trade kessel and pha9 for deals that dont make sense. As long as the return is right then do it. Remember that Kessel is a top line winger and even though people bash dion he is a steady #2 dman in my opinion especially with a solid team to work with
- cheffrancesco

Pretty much.

Only in Leafs Nation would somebody think that Franson at $5 million per year is preferable to Phaneuf at $7 million per year.
- Atomic Wedgie

you are a phaneuf fan, we get it.

but as a leader he has failed miserably.

he's shown flashes.. but for the good of the club moving forward the leadership group the leafs currently have needs to be purged.

Sadly players like Mike Green, Matt Beleskey, and Michael Frolik.....


Paul Martin and/or Johnny Oduya are about the only two that peak my interest.
- jerseyleaf

I'd take Martin or Oduya as well. Good vet presence. Holy poop we still have Robidas don't we.

Morning Leafers! Happy UFA Day to you!

@Real_ESPNLeBrun: Hearing that Leafs circled back to Calgary today on Kessel trade talk but don't see a fit right now....

Nick Kypreos @RealKyper
Hearing talks btw #Leafs and #Pens heating up again on Kessel. Told trade could happen as early as today. #signingseason

I'd take Martin or Oduya as well. Good vet presence. Holy poop we still have Robidas don't we.
- iTOLDu

Yeah, I try not to remind myself of that 3 year deal for a guy coming off 2 broken legs....

@RealKyper: Hearing talks btw #Leafs and #Pens heating up again on Kessel. Told trade could happen as early as today. #signingseason

Sadly players like Mike Green, Matt Beleskey, and Michael Frolik.....


Paul Martin and/or Johnny Oduya are about the only two that peak my interest.
- jerseyleaf

I like Frolik...I honestly saw practically nothing of Beleskey, just didn't catch a lot of his games. I just don't want the Leafs to hand any Clarkson type deals out. I expect they'll sign some guys like they did last year, short audition contracts.

@RealKyper: Hearing talks btw #Leafs and #Pens heating up again on Kessel. Told trade could happen as early as today. #signingseason


- MCharisma91

SO LATE!!

Even the maroon 5 sounds good today.

kypper talking Kessel trade.

Anyone else get the feeling today is going to be a horribly disappointing day?

SO LATE!!
- Dozzer

I like Frolik...I honestly saw practically nothing of Beleskey, just didn't catch a lot of his games. I just don't want the Leafs to hand any Clarkson type deals out. I expect they'll sign some guys like they did last year, short audition contracts.
- Zezel

Thats the problem on those top 3 -- they're expected to be somewhat well overpaid on long term deals.

Nick Kypreos @RealKyper
Hearing talks btw #Leafs and #Pens heating up again on Kessel. Told trade could happen as early as today. #signingseason
- Fruitcakenipple

Ooohhhh any player names on Pitts end?

Anyone else get the feeling today is going to be a horribly disappointing day?
- systemtool

absolutely

Anyone else get the feeling today is going to be a horribly disappointing day?
- systemtool

well, with the al bundy avatar, you can't be one for optimism.

Stephen Brunt.

Calm, reasoned, civil, intelligent.

I wish more were like him.
- Atomic Wedgie

Because he's a real journalist. These talking head hockey guys are former players with a grade 9 education

Anyone hear the Shanahan quote that was just read on TSN 1050.... (frank)...

Morning Leafers! Happy UFA Day to you!
- fidopro

You seem happy today, when I thought you'd be quite saad...

well, with the al bundy avatar, you can't be one for optimism.
- jerseyleaf

People keep posting tweets from sources but they all contradict each other.

Anyone hear the Shanahan quote that was just read on TSN 1050.... (frank)...
- Mr_Smokey

Please tell...