That shoulda been the trade for hammer. Nylander and 4th for hammer but we got duclair and murphy
- Scott1977

They were not getting Nylander for Hammer and they won't get him for Keith

we didn't trade for marleau. we waited for free agency.

it's all moot. keith needs to want to be traded to toronto.

he's staying with you guys.
- Tumbleweed

Toronto Man, in no way am I trying to trade you Keith. In no way am I trying to extract TOR's next 25 yrs of 1st round picks. In no way am I trying to compare who is worth what or go back 15 yrs and 37 posts to try and show you you're wrong that Keith is worth Matthews.

Just a question, and feel free not to answer, did the Leafs think they are close, maybe this yr, in giving 38 yr old Marleau 6+ mil per for 3 yrs?

Toronto Man, in no way am I trying to trade you Keith. In no way am I trying to extract TOR's next 25 yrs of 1st round picks. In no way am I trying to compare who is worth what or go back 15 yrs and 37 posts to try and show you you're wrong that Keith is worth Matthews.

Just a question, and feel free not to answer, did the Leafs think they are close, maybe this yr, in giving 38 yr old Marleau 6+ mil per for 3 yrs?
- Mr Ricochet

Sorry to interrupt. Babcock has always loved Marleau's game and his skating and I'm sure had a lot of influence in the decision to sign him. Also, coached him with Team Canada a few times and the Sharks knocked the Red Wings out of the playoffs a couple of times when Babcock was in Detroit watching it.

He's helpful in that kiddie dressing room. But a big ticket for a 38 year old winger. And that might be some of JVR's money he took.

Sorry to interrupt. Babcock has always loved Marleau's game and his skating and I'm sure had a lot of influence in the decision to sign him. Also, coached him with Team Canada a few times and the Sharks knocked the Red Wings out of the playoffs a couple of times when Babcock was in Detroit watching it.

He's helpful in that kiddie dressing room. But a big ticket for a 38 year old winger. And that might be some of JVR's money he took.
- RickJ

You ain't interrupting. In fact IIRC you corrected me last yr that Marleau was indeed playing solid hockey when I thought he wasn't. Helluva player and checked a lot of boxes for TOR.

My question about the Leafs is do they think they can win it all this yr? Simple as that. I think the Marleau signing says yes, especially at the hit and term. ... And if so they would seem willing to add to make their chances better.

You ain't interrupting. In fact IIRC you corrected me last yr that Marleau was indeed playing solid hockey when I thought he wasn't. Helluva player and checked a lot of boxes for TOR.

My question about the Leafs is do they think they can win it all this yr? Simple as that. I think the Marleau signing says yes, especially at the hit and term. ... And if so they would seem willing to add to make their chances better.
- Mr Ricochet

I doubt the Leafs are under any illusions that their defence group is good enough to get them past more than one round. That's why I think they badly want to add behind the blue line. Fast, skilled forwards are great to have in season, but the playoffs dictate the more good defenceman a team has, the farther it goes.

I like their team but I don't see them as being any better than about the 6 or 7th best team in the East, middle of the pack overall in the NHL. Might be a track meet tonight with a lot of goals.

You ain't interrupting. In fact IIRC you corrected me last yr that Marleau was indeed playing solid hockey when I thought he wasn't. Helluva player and checked a lot of boxes for TOR.

My question about the Leafs is do they think they can win it all this yr? Simple as that. I think the Marleau signing says yes, especially at the hit and term. ... And if so they would seem willing to add to make their chances better.
- Mr Ricochet

I think they're willing to add, and potentially big.

But if we're shooting our load on a trade, it better be for a top pairing dman under 26 yerars old.

They were not getting Nylander for Hammer and they won't get him for Keith
- HamiltonHawk

I'd love to see Keith have a 5 point night and leave Babcock drooling for a trade.

I think they're willing to add, and potentially big.

But if we're shooting our load on a trade, it better be for a top pairing dman under 26 yerars old.
- Tumbleweed

You mean Gustav Forsling?

You mean Gustav Forsling?
- Dieselhead

Nah.

Too expensive.

I have made my thoughts very clear on coach Q recently ,I do respect what he has done for this team ,it is unequaled in HAWKS history . But as they like to say coaches are hired to be fired , and unfortunately I don't see this team turning it around till that day comes .

As for tonight game I work with a bunch of leaf lovers , so GO HAWKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Practice?

Quick puck movement and bang in the net.

Wow. a PP goal.

I really like Kampf. Great speed and tenacity.

Practice?
- eagle50

Paid off!

well pat myself on the back...i commented a few blogs ago...would like to see the high-low-high play from behind the net...get the defenders head going 360..

1st pp...win a draw..kane below the goal line...seabs sneaks in...goal

Wow. a PP goal.
- hawkitect

Huh. . .go figure. The players decide to take on redesigning it at the practices this week and it works.

well pat myself on the back...i commented a few blogs ago...would like to see the high-low-high play from behind the net...get the defenders head going 360..

1st pp...win a draw..kane below the goal line...seabs sneaks in...goal
- bogiedoc

Yes you did

Ouch. Vinnie. Brutal.

i read some where the hawks lead the league in hitting the pipes...

i read some where the hawks lead the league in hitting the pipes...
- bogiedoc

Wouldn’t be surprised!

Any time SAAD.

I think they're willing to add, and potentially big.

But if we're shooting our load on a trade, it better be for a top pairing dman under 26 yerars old.
- Tumbleweed

Eric Gustaffson is your man. Keep your eye on him.

Eric Gustaffson is your man. Keep your eye on him.
- RickJ

Shhhh don’t tell them.

well pat myself on the back...i commented a few blogs ago...would like to see the high-low-high play from behind the net...get the defenders head going 360..

1st pp...win a draw..kane below the goal line...seabs sneaks in...goal
- bogiedoc

Exactly. ...we've all been calling for that 2 men behind the net scheme for years. 1 pass to Seabs sneaking in and BANG. Something new....hallelujah !!!

Toews looks like he's playing with a broom in his hands again.....sore back or not, what's happened to his hands ?????