Shady Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 You're right. As you said, you don't know how prospects turn out for a few years. You should try debating with yourself. Like I said, not all prospects are rated the same. It's not rocket science. Quote
BubberMiley Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 But a 25th first round pick is a 25th first round pick. Armia is one of the prospects and Lemieux is the other. Do you have specific information that they are questionable prospects or, like you would argue if it were the Leafs, do we have to wait a couple of years to see if they pan out? Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
PrimeNumber Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 They have Marner anyways in a few years so they have their own "patrick kane" so to speak in the system. They'll trade in Phanuef if not now then in the next year or two. Quote “Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find your way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”― Bruce Lee
PrimeNumber Posted July 2, 2015 Report Posted July 2, 2015 But a 25th first round pick is a 25th first round pick. Armia is one of the prospects and Lemieux is the other. Do you have specific information that they are questionable prospects or, like you would argue if it were the Leafs, do we have to wait a couple of years to see if they pan out? That pick ended up being Roslovic.so essentially Roslovic, Armia and Lemiuex for Kane. Jets win that trade. Quote “Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find your way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”― Bruce Lee
Shady Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 That pick ended up being Roslovic.so essentially Roslovic, Armia and Lemiuex for Kane. Jets win that trade. I kind of agree. I really like Roslovic. I was looking at him for the Leafs when they were still higher up in the standings. Quote
Shady Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 They have Marner anyways in a few years so they have their own "patrick kane" so to speak in the system. They'll trade in Phanuef if not now then in the next year or two. Marner, Nylander, and if they keep Kadri are 3 talented centres, if they play them all there. Quote
kimmy Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 When I heard that the Leafs had acquired Harrington, naturally I was hoping it was Kit Harrington. The trade is basically Phil Kessel and a 2nd round pick for Kasper Kapanen and a 1st round pick. The other parts of the trade aren't worth very much. The pick Toronto gets will probably be in the last half of the first round, and the pick the Penguins get will probably be very early in the 2nd round, so the net effect of the swap of picks is to improve Toronto's 2nd pick by 10-15 places at next year's draft. And they have to pay $1.2 million of Kessel's contract every year. I don't know much about Kasper Kapanen, but it doesn't seem like they got a whole lot in return for Kessel... -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
PrimeNumber Posted July 3, 2015 Report Posted July 3, 2015 Marner, Nylander, and if they keep Kadri are 3 talented centres, if they play them all there. I think Marner will be a better winger for the leafs than Center. He just doesn't have NHL #1 Center size. That and he's a goal scorer so he fits that role better on the wing. Kadri is good but he seems to be more of a middle 6 Center to me. The leafs need to draft one of the big mobile centers available in next years draft. They should be trading Phanuef and stocking up on 1st round picks next year. Auston Matthew is the best right now but that would require winning the lottery, one that really catches my eye is a kid named Logan Brown. 6'6, 216 lbs. He's fast, has a booming shot and smooth hands for a big boy. I expect his stock to rise by the draft next year though. The leafs should be aiming for him. In fact every team should be aiming for him. He has the upside of a Ryan Getzlaf, power forward #1 centerman. Quote “Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find your way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.”― Bruce Lee
Shady Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 Big news in Leafs Nation today! Lou Lamoriello stepped down as president of the New Jersey Devils to become the next general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He won't have the same control as he did in New Jersey but he'll have significant input and handle the day to day general manager duties. He'll also make a great person for some of the new and younger front office people to learn from like Kyle Dubas. They now have an all star type front office with Shannahan, Lamoriello, Hunter, Babcock and Dubas. Quote
Boges Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Posted October 7, 2015 So the season starts today. Maybe the only day they don't have a losing record all season. Quote
Boges Posted November 2, 2015 Author Report Posted November 2, 2015 They are actually worse than I thought they may be. I have maybe watched a total of half an hour of them this week. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted November 2, 2015 Report Posted November 2, 2015 Now in a 2-way tie for last, but it could be worse - they have a game in hand. Rogers may actually lose money on their investment this year, and newspaper articles are now acknowledging the lower ratings for NHL properties. It's about time. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Wilber Posted November 2, 2015 Report Posted November 2, 2015 If the new management is all on the same page, I think the Leafs have more reason to look forward to a brighter future than they have for some time. Hang in there. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
Michael Hardner Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 Too late - I'll jump back on the bandwagon if they ever make the playoffs. I predict the team will leave Toronto first. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Wilber Posted November 3, 2015 Report Posted November 3, 2015 Too late - I'll jump back on the bandwagon if they ever make the playoffs. I predict the team will leave Toronto first. They will never leave. I've never been able to figure out whether the Leafs have the best fans in the world, or just the dumbest. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
The_Squid Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) They will never leave. I've never been able to figure out whether the Leafs have the best fans in the world, or just the dumbest.both!They just keep showing up and shelling out cash to the team despite their ineptitude... great fans! They thought the problem was coaching - dumb fans. Edited November 5, 2015 by The_Squid Quote
The_Squid Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 If the team doesn't turn it around after 40 games, it's time for a coaching change. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 They will never leave. Pro sports is having a popularity problem, and they're doing a great job of hiding it. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
BubberMiley Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) They beat Dallas and they were within a couple of minutes from taking the Jets to overtime. They seem to run a tight defensive system that is working. I hate the Leafs but I think they're getting better under Babcock. They just need more firepower. I wonder if the fans watching Nik Ehlers last night realize they could have had him instead of William Nylander. Edited November 5, 2015 by BubberMiley Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Boges Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Posted November 18, 2015 Don't look now but the Leafs have won 4 of 5 games. Some of them against good teams. Could have been better if Bernier wasn't complete crap. Looks like Babcock is already making a difference. Quote
Boges Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Posted December 1, 2015 Could the Oil finnish at the bottom of the league again this year? Great story with the rookie debut of Garret Sparks. http://www.tsn.ca/sparks-earns-shutout-in-nhl-debut-as-maple-leafs-blank-oilers-1.402333 Quote
Boges Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Posted December 2, 2015 LOL Bernier got sent down to the Marlies. Quote
overthere Posted December 2, 2015 Report Posted December 2, 2015 On waivers? He might get picked up. Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
Boges Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Posted December 2, 2015 On waivers? He might get picked up. It's a "conditioning" stint. Quote
overthere Posted December 2, 2015 Report Posted December 2, 2015 It's a "conditioning" stint.I hope they can patch up all those holes in him that let pucks through Quote Science too hard for you? Try religion!
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