Okay Franson
- systemtool

I love franson when he's not a leaf.

We da best, worldwide. Daleh.

meaning your glad for the trade?

personally, I believe Kessel had to be moved for the organization to move on - if he had stayed, nothing would have changed.
- BorjeFan4Ever

The trade had to be done, especially the way they set it upload

I think they became that way... Bozak worked at lot harder (or at least I think he did) on the d-side of the game in his first couple of seasons.
- BorjeFan4Ever

I think so too

those 80 foot saucers are tough even for Sid - remember Phil doesn't go in his own zone

- BorjeFan4Ever

Hey, I saw Kane cruising around near Tampa's blueline in the final quite a bit, and Toews didn't seem to mind. Kessel will stretch the zone out a little, as before the other team concentrated on Crosby, whereas now they will have to keep an eye out for Phil the thrill slipping in behind them.

Hey, I saw Kane cruising around near Tampa's blueline in the final quite a bit, and Toews didn't seem to mind. Kessel will stretch the zone out a little, as before the other team concentrated on Crosby, whereas now they will have to keep an eye out for Phil the thrill slipping in behind them.
- The Shrike

Bozak is relieved.

Kessel just went from a fat, lazy player with a bad attitude and anchor contract to a speedy sniper that should challenge for the henri richard trophy.

Dont believe me? Check the pens thread.

Also kapanen was their prized prospect 8 hours ago, but now he is poop.

Bozak is relieved.
- Bigzby

He'll be relieved of duty soon enough.

Kessel just went from a fat, lazy player with a bad attitude and anchor contract to a speedy sniper that should challenge for the henri richard trophy.

Dont believe me? Check the pens thread.

Also kapanen was their prized prospect 8 hours ago, but now he is poop.
- GardinerExpress

I'm pretty excited for Kapenen. He's really young, young for his draft year

I'm pretty excited for Kapenen. He's really young, young for his draft year
- ClarksonDavid

I like how they're saying he'll be a 3rd liner at best, when he's only 18, and you couldn't possibly make such an evaluation yet.

I'm pretty excited for Kapenen. He's really young, young for his draft year
- ClarksonDavid

I really liked Harrington, too. The Leafs may be missing Rielly's future defence partner, but they're building up some good depth.

I really liked Harrington, too. The Leafs may be missing Rielly's future defence partner, but they're building up some good depth.
- BetterCallSaul

Maybe not. The really great #1 D men can take a solid #3 or #4 and make it work, like Doughty does, or Ryan Suter. I think Rielly is going to be among the leagues best in a few short years. Percy, Harrington or even Gardiner might be enough given enough time and patience.

I'm okay with Bozak starting the season as a leaf and being moved at the deadline. Kessel and Phaneuf to me are must moves although at this point I'd be surprised if phaneuf was moved.

Maybe not. The really great #1 D men can take a solid #3 or #4 and make it work, like Doughty does, or Ryan Suter. I think Rielly is going to be among the leagues best in a few short years. Percy, Harrington or even Gardiner might be enough given enough time and patience.
- HonkyTonkMan

I agree with this

I agree with this
- coolehmon41

Not to mention there is still time to draft one next year or trade for a prospect. It's not like Rielly is going anywhere.

Kessel just went from a fat, lazy player with a bad attitude and anchor contract to a speedy sniper that should challenge for the henri richard trophy.

Dont believe me? Check the pens thread.

Also kapanen was their prized prospect 8 hours ago, but now he is poop.
- GardinerExpress

I bet the 2016 first Rd pick is a bust too.

The narration was done extremely well, and the acting, for being just kids, was pretty damn good and convincing. Unfortunately for Corey Feldman, that was his prime.
- HonkyTonkMan

Still one of my favourite last lines of a movie of all time.

I think they became that way... Bozak worked at lot harder (or at least I think he did) on the d-side of the game in his first couple of seasons.
- BorjeFan4Ever

I honestly don't understand all the Bozak hate in here. 1st line C he is not, but he's a good hockey player.

I like how they're saying he'll be a 3rd liner at best, when he's only 18, and you couldn't possibly make such an evaluation yet.
- The Shrike

Apparently he'll never score 20 goals in the NHL.

He'll be relieved of duty soon enough.
- The Shrike

Let's hope

I bet the 2016 first Rd pick is a bust too.
- markmark

I stay out of the Pens, Blackhawks, Lightning and at times the Islanders threads. Those guys can be insufferable.

I honestly don't understand all the Bozak hate in here. 1st line C he is not, but he's a good hockey player.
- Phenom

He's a good 3c but his contract is to big for that now .... I like him but he needs to go ...... Same as dion

I honestly don't understand all the Bozak hate in here. 1st line C he is not, but he's a good hockey player.
- Phenom

He's a good 3c but his contract is to big for that now .... I like him but he needs to go ...... Same as dion

I bet the 2016 first Rd pick is a bust too.
- markmark

He is. Poor kid doesn't even know it yet. He should just stop playing right now and save us all the heartache.

Kessel just went from a fat, lazy player with a bad attitude and anchor contract to a speedy sniper that should challenge for the henri richard trophy.

Dont believe me? Check the pens thread.

Also kapanen was their prized prospect 8 hours ago, but now he is poop.
- GardinerExpress

I'm actually anxious to see how Kessel does with Pittsburgh. I'm hoping he plays well, scores 40.

What does it matter anyways. We need pitts to make the playoffs, and the leafs are going to be battling it out for bottom 5 anyhow

He's a good 3c but his contract is to big for that now .... I like him but he needs to go ...... Same as dion
- The_Vark

Meh, 85% of the league is overpaid nowadays. Bozak could be a decent 2C with the right players/system.