So anyone who doesnt bash Burke is an apologist? Try to stay on your horse, ride into the sunset. You're a hero in not only books, but the hearts of mankind.
- Gunslinger

That's the sad part with some of these guys....they're so emotional, that they allow their emotions to narrow their view on 'WE DIDN'T MAKE THE PLAYOFFS'....

All of a sudden, nothing else matters, no other good things that have been done over 4 years matters....

That's why I called it a witch hunt yesterday.

Well now you know...

And I really think you're underestimating the depth and quality of the prospects we have...
- Pen15

Duh.

We're Burke apologists

Why like Gardie when you can hate Komi? Who needs 30-40 goal scorer when you can get rid of Armstrong!

So anyone who doesnt bash Burke is an apologist? Try to stay on your horse, ride into the sunset. You're a hero in not only books, but the hearts of mankind.
- Gunslinger

I don't even know what that means. Try not to be so obtuse, wouldja? No, the apologists are those who defend the indefensible: Burke's record as GM here after four years.

Whilst I'm thinking of it, anybody who cares should join my "hockeybuzz leafs fans" league on the CBC fantasy draft; let's see if UG really does know his poop

I don't even know what that means. Try not to be so obtuse, wouldja? No, the apologists are those who defend the indefensible: Burke's record as GM here after four years.
- triggermartin

He doesn't know how.

I don't even know what that means. Try not to be so obtuse, wouldja? No, the apologists are those who defend the indefensible: Burke's record as GM here after four years.
- triggermartin

Im patting your head in my mind right now, but pulling my head in reality. Guess where the party is...

I don't even know what that means. Try not to be so obtuse, wouldja? No, the apologists are those who defend the indefensible: Burke's record as GM here after four years.
- triggermartin

Ok...let's take a look at his record...

But before we do, let's DEFINE record....

Are we talking about playoffs ONLY?

And/Or

Are we talking about other factors that have been inputs to building a successful franchise?

Well now you know...

And I really think you're underestimating the depth and quality of the prospects we have...
- Pen15

Why don't you enlighten me then, and run through our prospects and project what kind of NHL players you expect them to be?

He doesn't know how.
- Unholy_Goalie

Of course not. Only you can master the ways of the Peca and rule the Mitchell universe all while writting the constitution of Pogge and Earl nations.

Ok...let's take a look at his record...

- Pen15

24th, 29th, 22nd, 26th. Two of those drafts he didn't have his own draft picks.

Amazing record.

He had a nice tie.

See... I can say something nice about him.

Now Fire the guy!

He had a nice tie.

See... I can say something nice about him.

Now Fire the guy!
- Beatle_john

And dream eyes.

The guy representing the Habs looked confused and like he wanted to cry. Steve Tambs blew like 5 loads, and that was before the Oilers even won the lottery.

He had a nice tie.

See... I can say something nice about him.

Now Fire the guy!
- Beatle_john

Yeah, and he played nice and tied the knot for his new owners. A bit of a sourpuss, though, wasn't he.

Why don't you enlighten me then, and run through our prospects and project what kind of NHL players you expect them to be?
- triggermartin

I'm not speculating like you are...that's the point! All we can really go off of is potential...

do we have potential top six forward prospects? YES

do we have potential top 4 dmen prospects? YES

do we have potential talent for a #1 goalie? YES

The fact that the 'potential' is there is virtually undeniable. Whether that potential is actually realized is anyones guess....but according to you....they're already middling...Calder Cup contenders....made up of middling prospects...

He had a nice tie.

See... I can say something nice about him.

Now Fire the guy!
- Beatle_john

Now if only he had a plan. Better yet, one that worked.

24th, 29th, 22nd, 26th. Two of those drafts he didn't have his own draft picks.

Amazing record.


- Unholy_Goalie

You're king at cutting and pasting something and in turn....completely missing the point.

Congrats.

And dream eyes.

The guy representing the Habs looked confused and like he wanted to cry. Steve Tambs blew like 5 loads, and that was before the Oilers even won the lottery.
- Gunslinger

This is the first time burke is drafting top 5 (meaning keeping his own picks).. Even though the leafs finished in the bottom 10 for all 4 years I believe?... Pathetic

So according to Craig Button the Leafs will draft the next Ron Francis.

Now if only he had a plan. Better yet, one that worked.
- Unholy_Goalie

Dude. Email him your plan.

Detail for him the Mitchell, Pogge, Earl, Wellwood, Tlusty, Peca plan that will kill the Pens and Bruins to deathzzzzz.

So according to Craig Button the Leafs will draft the next Ron Francis.
- The Law

Sure. Why not?

You're king at cutting and pasting something and in turn....completely missing the point.

Congrats.
- Pen15

I find your Avatar offensive and I am so upset I did not come up with it.

I find your Avatar offensive and I am so upset I did not come up with it.
- Beatle_john

You're king at cutting and pasting something and in turn....completely missing the point.

Congrats.
- Pen15

From Napoleon apologist to Burke apologist. Congrats.

I'm not speculating like you are...that's the point! All we can really go off of is potential...

do we have potential top six forward prospects? YES

do we have potential top 4 dmen prospects? YES

do we have potential talent for a #1 goalie? YES

The fact that the 'potential' is there is virtually undeniable. Whether that potential is actually realized is anyones guess....but according to you....they're already middling...Calder Cup contenders....made up of middling prospects...

- Pen15

Why don't you get a little more specific. Run down some of these prospects, would you?