Comments on: Rumor Round-up

By: vindictiveb

vindictiveb — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:11:25 +0000

I just wish the Leafs could sell or trade John Ferguson! LOL

By: Infusino94

Infusino94 — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:10:04 +0000

how is that ridiculous!?

the oilers have an influx of young forwards... Lupul, Stoll, Hemsky, Torres... not to mention they have the righst to Robbie Schremp who will probably be playing within the next two seasons.

the Oilers would first have to make their mind up regarding what could be more important in their playoff push... improved offense or a puck moving defenceman.

Perhaps the Leafs could swap White to them as well. Hopefully grab some picks

By: Asquaredx2

Asquaredx2 — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:29:25 +0000

oh yeah and it's *****ing *****ING not fuc kin and douchebag DOUCHEBAG not do uche bag.

By: Asquaredx2

Asquaredx2 — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:26:39 +0000

yeah, but I still think Buffalor wants to keep Biron in case Miller gets hurt, and I think he's a better goalie than Cujo. I think you'd have to remove both of those players and throw in a Buffalo prospect, but Boynton would fil that need for a defenceman. Don't know why they'd want to give up Novotny though.

By: Asquaredx2

Asquaredx2 — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:23:58 +0000

I was just about to do that.

By: Asquaredx2

Asquaredx2 — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:21:08 +0000

yeah, but add a few forwards, and they're still not contenders. They just don't really have the goaltending or the defensive coverage to win in the post season. Also, adding a few forwards is waaaay easier said than done. The Leafs are right up against the cap, so you'd have to give up attractive roster pieces or not so attractive roster pieces who are UFA's and some very attractive prospects (Pogge comes to mind). That is alot easier said than done. That's why GM's are hghly paid. The Leafs can't just "become" contenders at the deadline. They need to amass some offensive draft picks to help out Sundin before they become a scary team to play against. This tema will struggle to even make it into the post season, and might end up playing New Jersey or Buffalo, both of whom are about 99% likely to beat Toronto in a playoff series.

By: Asquaredx2

Asquaredx2 — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:15:22 +0000

The Tucker for Cogliano one is pretty ridiculous, I have to say.

I don't know why everyone thinks Darcy Tucker's some sort of ace in the sleeve. He's old, and a UFA, and he hasn't really proven to be anything other than a pest (don't tell me just because he's got 19 goals he's some sort of sniper)...and you think Edmonton would give up Cogliano for that?
Why would Edmonton give up one of their best prospects for an aging rental pest?

Also, in the end, what's the point? The Leafs aren't going to contend even with Bertuzzi. If you're so certain Edmonton would give you Cogliano (which isn't going to happen, as explained above), why not only make the Tucker trade, and try to sign Bertuzzi in the offseason?

I'm not hatin', I'm just confused by your logic. I don't understand why on-the-cusp teams sacrifice part of their future for a first round exit.

By: mcpickl

mcpickl — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 20:03:49 +0000

you sir are a donkey

joe sakic just called, hes embarrassed youre using his number

By: mcpickl

mcpickl — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 20:03:47 +0000

you sir are a donkey

joe sakic just called, hes embarrassed youre using his number

By: lynchmob540

lynchmob540 — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:54:01 +0000

The Americanization of hockey is what Buttman has done to this great game! He has spearheaded the "failures" that occurred in Quebec and Winnipeg...yet has done his best to ensure that crappy American cities end up with teams that shouldn't have teams (ie. Tampa, Nashville, Phoenix,...). And when its time for an American team to move (Pittsburgh), Buttman does everything in his power to block this team's move to Canada.

THAT is what the Americanization of hockey is all about.