Hello, Oilers again, eh?


Brad Ross with 4 goals last night, 7g in 7games. Not bad.
- LeafMan

i like the looks of the future really... it wont stay bad for long if burke (or if the new ownership replaces him) just stays the course

whats that!?....like a bacon taco!?
- noename09

thats exactly what it is.. a taco that has a shell made of bacon.. i posted pics on facebook

tasty ...... so very tasty.... but i am still full and i think i may of knocked a couple years off my life lol

Trying to think what Burke would do for the goalie situation...

Schneider - He drafted him didn't he? unproven, young, and coming out of a good system. Risky.

Luongo - hmmm maybe, I wouldn't be happy about what we would lose to obtain him however. Expensive choker but wins games.

Bernier - see Schneider*

Kiprusoff - 35 could this be old fashioned sell future for old vets on their downswing? Maybe, but Kipper played 70 games this season, he would be getting a rest in TO. Calgary is a poopty team so you know he's actually good. Burke would have to get crafty but I think Kipper is the perfect candidate. 2 years left on his 5.8mil contract too. Not sure the cost to obtain, but Calgary is rumored to be on a youth movement. It would be interesting to swap picks in a trade package involving Kipper (could land Gaunce still).

Roloson - 40? 45? But the guy still has game, looked fantastic in March & April. Cost only $, no assets lost, 1 year term, cheap, his kids are already in TO. Experienced vet and only needs to play 40ish games. Risky, but a solid plan B if Kipper's cost is too much.

Harding - I like the guy but no thanks, he's not the game stealer Leafs are looking for.

Backstrom - had an off year but is usually a top goalie in the league. 1 year left on a 6mil cap hit. I don't know what Minni's financial status is or if they've given up on backstrom due to his injuries, but he could be a possibility.


So I guess I'm saying we should grab Kipper out of this list. Second choice Roloson. What would you offer for Kipper and their 1st (Gaunce?)?

Our 1st (Forsberg/Reilly/Dumba) + Colborne + Blacker + Connolly/Komisarek is my proposal
- Boosinicka

Say No To Drugs

There are some very good dmen ranked high in this draft.

Draft the best player available.

IMO.
- Pecafan Fan

I agree. Should treat it like a stock market, get the highest value you can.

The thing that scares me is that Burke still saying Reimer is the real deal and I'm worried his goalie solution is getting a veteran backup similar to Giggy.

The other thing that scares me is when he was hired he was saying all this stuff about being truculent and building from the net out. Sounds pretty much like what he is saying right now.

In other words, sounds like Burkie gave himself a mulligan.

i like the looks of the future really... it wont stay bad for long if burke (or if the new ownership replaces him) just stays the course
- Dozzer

Unfortunately other players his age are already playing in the NHL, there is no future for him according to GM's around here.

Unfortunately other players his age are already playing in the NHL, there is no future for him according to GM's around here.
- LeafMan

Are you talking about Schenn? Rumor was Burke was trying to unload him in a big way at trade deadline.

He is way too young and has a lot of NHL experience already. I wouldn't give up on him.

Are you talking about Schenn? Rumor was Burke was trying to unload him in a big way at trade deadline.

He is way too young and has a lot of NHL experience already. I wouldn't give up on him.
- leafs93

No, Brad Ross.

I agree. Should treat it like a stock market, get the highest value you can.

The thing that scares me is that Burke still saying Reimer is the real deal and I'm worried his goalie solution is getting a veteran backup similar to Giggy.

The other thing that scares me is when he was hired he was saying all this stuff about being truculent and building from the net out. Sounds pretty much like what he is saying right now.

In other words, sounds like Burkie gave himself a mulligan.
- leafs93

Yeah, sounded a lot like his 2008 presser, minus the cockiness.

Yeah, sounded a lot like his 2008 presser, minus the cockiness.
- Pecafan Fan

It's Burke being, well, Burke, people should be use to it by now.

Unfortunately other players his age are already playing in the NHL, there is no future for him according to GM's around here.
- LeafMan

the leafs should switch "the pasion that unites us all" to "the patience that unites us all"

lol

No, Brad Ross.
- LeafMan

But Schenn sucks too, so you can't blame him for thinking that's who it was.

But Schenn sucks too, so you can't blame him for thinking that's who it was.
- hscesq

Scott Gomez: 0.289PPG

Luke Schenn: 0.278PPG

Scott Gomez: 0.289PPG

Luke Schenn: 0.278PPG


- Dozzer

That really doesn't help

That really doesn't help
- Timeforsoup

I was thinking the same thing.

Scott Gomez: 0.289PPG

Luke Schenn: 0.278PPG


- Dozzer

Ok. They both suck.

That really doesn't help
- Timeforsoup

i was just thinking that with numbers like those schenn could be our number one centre

i was just thinking that with numbers like those schenn could be our number one centre


- Dozzer

He is big. Could work.

But Schenn sucks too, so you can't blame him for thinking that's who it was.
- hscesq

You're not helping, hehe

You're not helping, hehe
- LeafMan

I'm not really hurting though either, am I?

You're not helping, hehe
- LeafMan

So from last night's results I think 5th spot is still a good spot to be. Worst case scenario we get Forsberg or Galcheyuk. If things go in a really strange way, Grigorenko could fall to that pick. Either way it looks like the top 5 players is solidified. I would be happy with any one of Murray, Grigorenko, Galch and Forsberg.

Ok. They both suck.
- hscesq

hahahaha

actually.. in fairness.. i am hoping carlyle can bring schenn's game back.. his structure and style are far more suitable for schenn's skillset.. could be the best thing to happen to schenn in his career

now.. if schenn's game does rebound that would be great.. however it will also be a bit of a telling sign as to his versatility. We now know that Schenn isnt particularly suited for an up tempo forecheck system, so its looking like we are finding out what his limitations are.... which unforunately lowers his market value.

but i will take what i can get.. if carlyle can turn him into a stable reliable stay at home d-man i will be happy

hahahaha

actually.. in fairness.. i am hoping carlyle can bring schenn's game back.. his structure and style are far more suitable for schenn's skillset.. could be the best thing to happen to schenn in his career

now.. if schenn's game does rebound that would be great.. however it will also be a bit of a telling sign as to his versatility. We now know that Schenn isnt particularly suited for an up tempo forecheck system, so its looking like we are finding out what his limitations are.... which unforunately lowers his market value.

but i will take what i can get.. if carlyle can turn him into a stable reliable stay at home d-man i will be happy
- Dozzer

Hmmm.

No. He sucks.

So from last night's results I think 5th spot is still a good spot to be. Worst case scenario we get Forsberg or Galcheyuk. If things go in a really strange way, Grigorenko could fall to that pick. Either way it looks like the top 5 players is solidified. I would be happy with any one of Murray, Grigorenko, Galch and Forsberg.
- wendel13

Grigorenko looks to be heading to the Habs, add in that Roy might or will be the coach, voila!

Grigorenko looks to be heading to the Habs, add in that Roy might or will be the coach, voila!
- LeafMan

Nooooooooooooooo!!!!

He is big. Could work.
- hscesq