Fer gawds sake I'm in the last blog talking to myself again ....
- The Law

And both Mike and Fake mentioned there was a new one

And both Mike and Fake mentioned there was a new one
- Dozzer

They’re all billable hours

And both Mike and Fake mentioned there was a new one
- Dozzer

No worries, I deserve everything I get.

They’re all billable hours
- Canada Cup

RobHURTson.

RobHURTson.
- Scabeh

Garnie, from the last blog:

(frank)er
- Garnie

RobHURTson.
- Scabeh

He needs to learn how to play more safely

He needs to learn how to play more safely
- Dozzer

His bro is hurt too.

COINCIDENCE?!?






Probably.

His bro is hurt too.

COINCIDENCE?!?






Probably.
- Scabeh

Lol yes probably

But that sucks… I didn’t even know Jason was hurt too, what’s wrong with him?

It's my dream that one day the Leafs draft a goalie who plays in the NHL on a regular basis, for the Leafs
- TheMussel

Perhaps they should start consider drafting a goalie before the third round.

Perhaps they should start consider drafting a goalie before the third round.
- winsix

I mean, there was Eric Fichaud and Francis Larivee? Maybe as a fan base, we haven't gotten over that 1st rd pick from 1994? Or the 2nd rd pick from 1996?

Perhaps they should start consider drafting a goalie before the third round.
- winsix

I honestly don’t think that matters… I mean Hellebuyck was 5th round

It’s primarily about developing them well after that and the leafs have yet to prove they can do it

Perhaps they should start consider drafting a goalie before the third round.
- winsix

Shesterkin was a 4th rounder.

I mean it's tough, you gotta go with your rankings and goalies worthy of top 2 rounds are rare, hard to get a bluechip. (i think).

I mean, there was Eric Fichaud and Francis Larivee? Maybe as a fan base, we haven't gotten over that 1st rd pick from 1994? Or the 2nd rd pick from
1996?
- PatC80

I was really hoping for Askarov, wonder if moving up 4 spots in the draft would have been a possibility.

I was really hoping for Askarov, wonder if moving up 4 spots in the draft would have been a possibility.
- winsix

Same here.. I really wanted the Leafs to get Askarov

Re Jays
180mil sounds like a lot

but it goes fast...but should be room to improve

BLUEJAYS HOTSTOVE
@bluejayhotstove
Blue Jays will operate next season with an expected payroll of 180M with potential to go over that number for the “right situation”

A significant step forward by ownership as Shapiro/Atkins continue to build a World Series caliber roster

TOR will be very active this offseason

Andrew Stoeten
@AndrewStoeten

Shapiro said yesterday that their final payroll meeting with Rogers isn’t for another month. There’s still a presentation to be made. What are we doing here?

In this scenario, which again, if true is very definitely not finalized, the active roster opening day number would be more like pushing $150M I’d guess. Which actually does probably track with what Shapiro said yesterday about growth. Last year it was $135M.

Shapiro was clear they won’t be pushing the CBT threshold anytime soon, and that’s $210, so $180M plus that other stuff is just not realistic. The Jays have $60M coming off the books, so add $15M, subtract arb raises, and that might actually get you what they have to work with.

But all of their money and more (Roark, Yates, Phelps, etc.) is coming off the books. So if this is right it would be about $75M to work with for FA’s and arbitration raises. That’s not as big as it seems, because they added Berríos and have more arb guys. But a healthy amount.

Perhaps they should start consider drafting a goalie before the third round.
- winsix

Goalies are voodoo, its a waste.

Lou traded a late 1st and some other picks for 5 years of .918% in Freddy.

Draft a few in the mid rounds and hope they hit...if not trade a late first and a 2nd for an established one.

Or sign one.

But its a waste to use a 1st rounder on one when mid round picks end up being the successful goalies most of the time.

I was really hoping for Askarov, wonder if moving up 4 spots in the draft would have been a possibility.
- winsix

From what I read, Ruskies have the best goalie development right now so keep looking there.

Goalies are voodoo, its a waste.

Lou traded a late 1st and some other picks for 5 years of .918% in Freddy.

Draft a few in the mid rounds and hope they hit...if not trade a late first and a 2nd for an established one.

Or sign one.

But its a waste to use a 1st rounder on one when mid round picks end up being the successful goalies most of the time.
- Santo_44

Agreed. Goalies seem to develop fully a couple of years later so it’s so hard to draft a goalie early while feeling guaranteed he’ll develop into an NHLer

Goalies are voodoo, its a waste.

Lou traded a late 1st and some other picks for 5 years of .918% in Freddy.

Draft a few in the mid rounds and hope they hit...if not trade a late first and a 2nd for an established one.

Or sign one.

But its a waste to use a 1st rounder on one when mid round picks end up being the successful goalies most of the time.
- Santo_44

Draft the tallest goalie available in the 4th round.

And then develop him properly.

Agreed. Goalies seem to develop fully a couple of years later so it’s so hard to draft a goalie early while feeling guaranteed he’ll develop into an NHLer
- Dozzer

The guy on the radio machine in my car was saying that the Russians aren’t pushing technique on goalies at an early age. They want them to develop their instincts and their ability to follow and read the play. Technique comes a little bit later. Sherstskin/whateverskin was always right on the play last night. But he has has great technique. He’s up fast, with his body in great control. He really is a good goalie.

Yes, but in recent years, they've become much more of a bland, corporate experience. They are now more of a cookie-cutter, same experience, no matter what the pub.

And slight name change, so the Fox and Firkin is now "The Fox - a Firkin Pub" (and the same for all others).

I've been into the original a few times in the past few years - the Fox and Firkin (sorry, The Fox - a Firkin Pub) - on Eglinton, just east of Yonge. Still a good place for a quick drink before or after a movie.
- Atomic Wedgie

Noice
Well too bad they are bland and boring now.

Agreed. Goalies seem to develop fully a couple of years later so it’s so hard to draft a goalie early while feeling guaranteed he’ll develop into an NHLer
- Dozzer

Carey Price was drafted in 2005 and didn't get his 1st NHL game until 2007..
I don't think any goalie in the past 25 years has played in the NHL at the age of 18. Not even Luongo and the Islanders were brutal back then.

Edit: Not since Tom Barasso

I was really hoping for Askarov, wonder if moving up 4 spots in the draft would have been a possibility.
- winsix

He's gonna be a beauty.