Mike Monaghan
@lifewithmikey52
Ryan Lochte just posted that the Sabres are signing JImmy Vesey, NBC's Brian Williams confirms, was in the room when Vesey decided #Sabres
- Fruitcakenipple

I hear Manti Teo's ex gave him a BJ for incentive.

Wait, so this is her assaulting her teenage nephew?
- lumlums

Or her boyfriend?

vesey to toronto


as per false Bob Mckenzie

My sources are saying Vesey to Boston is done and done.





per Bruiniak and KingGlimour
- RickJames77

Oh well if they said so I guess we can all stop the chatter.

The thing with Ramo, Berra, and Enroth is not any of them are what I would considered a grizzled veteran goalie. More like a collection of never-was'ers. I'm still thinking swapping a low value 1-way contract for a goalie would be the best way to go. Keeps our contract number the same, and helps alleviate the logjam on the wings that will hold the kids back.

The New Jersey forums keep kicking up JVR for Kinkaid + picks/prospects. What does everyone think of that? If the package included their first, I could swallow that pill.

Any guess for what Monahan signs long term too? Deal will be finalized today apparently

The thing with Ramo, Berra, and Enroth is not any of them are what I would considered a grizzled veteran goalie. More like a collection of never-was'ers. I'm still thinking swapping a low value 1-way contract for a goalie would be the best way to go. Keeps our contract number the same, and helps alleviate the logjam on the wings that will hold the kids back.

The New Jersey forums keep kicking up JVR for Kinkaid + picks/prospects. What does everyone think of that? If the package included their first, I could swallow that pill.
- leafsfann

Why the hell would the leafs want that??..

- Garnie

posting privileges has been granted!

Any guess for what Monahan signs long term too? Deal will be finalized today apparently
- ClarksonDavid

5.5 per for 7yrs..

Yeah, I guess I can always fall back on "Yeah, well your stupid team hasn't won since my crappy team has been in existence!!"


- stashu

My standard reply to Buffalo fans;

I'm sorry, I don't take crap from people whose city has less Stanley Cups than Kenora, Ontario.

5.5 per for 7yrs..
- Fruitcakenipple

I'm thinking higher

Why the hell would the leafs want that??..
- Fruitcakenipple

A grizzled vet goalie is actually not a bad idea.

Has the maturity to keep the young guy on an even keel.

But doesn't threaten the young guy - everyone knows that the grizzled vet is not the goalie of the future - it's his job to help make the young guy the goalie of the future.

Another great write-up Lucas!

I would look at a guy like Pavelec.

At $3.9Million, this is a guy that could probably land you a prospect or a draft pick in this trade with the Jets.
From a cap-hit perspective, it is only 1 year, and not for anything, this is the time when the Leafs can still take on a bad contract or two, in order to obtain a young player or pick.
Pavelec has somewhat of a solid track record....so, if the Leafs were to look at trading him come the deadline, you could again, get in return, a prospect, or a draft pick.

Combined stats over the last two seasons:
W 35 L 29
SV% .914
GAA 2.49
- Sandro

I almost thew up at first... but if the Leafs are getting something to take the contract..ok ...otherwise

but is he riding one there?
- zazzle

I got to post that video in Garfs blog. "Guy on a BuffaloOooOo!"

A grizzled vet goalie is actually not a bad idea.

Has the maturity to keep the young guy on an even keel.

But doesn't threaten the young guy - everyone knows that the grizzled vet is not the goalie of the future - it's his job to help make the young guy the goalie of the future.
- Atomic Wedgie

Given what the gave up the "young guy" better be the goaltender of the future..He's not a rookie..Sparks is enough backup for him.. and there isn't a "grizzled vet" available..Nothing on list comes close to that.

A grizzled vet goalie is actually not a bad idea.

Has the maturity to keep the young guy on an even keel.

But doesn't threaten the young guy - everyone knows that the grizzled vet is not the goalie of the future - it's his job to help make the young guy the goalie of the future.
- Atomic Wedgie

Lupul for halak

Given what the gave up the "young guy" better be the goaltender of the future..He's not a rookie..Sparks is enough backup for him.. and there isn't a "grizzled vet" available..Nothing on list comes close to that.
- Fruitcakenipple

there are older options like Ellis and Leighton but I didn't bother putting them on the list ... meh!

The thing with Ramo, Berra, and Enroth is not any of them are what I would considered a grizzled veteran goalie. More like a collection of never-was'ers. I'm still thinking swapping a low value 1-way contract for a goalie would be the best way to go. Keeps our contract number the same, and helps alleviate the logjam on the wings that will hold the kids back.

The New Jersey forums keep kicking up JVR for Kinkaid + picks/prospects. What does everyone think of that? If the package included their first, I could swallow that pill.
- leafsfann

Kinkaid is a thow-in on a jvr deal

I prefer proven nhl talent over picks/prospects for jvr. Preferably a dman.

Given what the gave up the "young guy" better be the goaltender of the future..He's not a rookie..Sparks is enough backup for him.. and there isn't a "grizzled vet" available..Nothing on list comes close to that.
- Fruitcakenipple

sparks was worse than bernier last year.

there are older options like Ellis and Leighton but I didn't bother putting them on the list ... meh!
- Lucas.Neilson

Just not convinced there a better option than Sparks right now..Either way doesn't matter Andersen will start most games so backup not a big deal.

Lupul for halak
- Tumbleweed

I'm fine with the plan to play Lupul until he explodes.

With the exception of last year, the guy can play hockey - until he gets injured.

sparks was worse than bernier last year.
- Tumbleweed

Yes

Just not convinced there a better option than Sparks right now..Either way doesn't matter Andersen will start most games so backup not a big deal.
- Fruitcakenipple

Ray Emery?

Ray Emery?
- Atomic Wedgie

Might as well go with Sparks..

Leafs will probably get Niemi as backup goalie.
Would prefer Scott Darling.
Not so sure one of the NJ backup/young goalie is an upgrade over current backup goalies.