Comments on: The most Probable Leaf Moves

By: leemon

leemon — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:27:41 +0000

It does'nt surprise me that guys like Tucker are still under the illusion that they can still make the play-offs,after his comments following last nights game against the Habs.Further more
I've watched these guys for years and there country club style of play has brought this team down.We've basicaly had this same team for the last 4 to 5 years,and they still think that there a team that can challenge for a play-off spot and more.
So the fact remains is that they won't waive the NTC's because they're comfortible they're counrty club atmosphere .There is no hunger except from our young guys.I mean honestly , if they put there G.M. caps on would they keep them(I think not!).Removing them selves so the team can move forward is the only thing left to do. if not We're just going to be talking about the same thing s over and over again.
So that means our young guys like steen ,stajan ,antropv will have to go for not near as much so that they (Tucker McCabe,Kaberle,Sundin )can keep collecting there pay checks for doing absolutely nothing.
It should also be noted that kubina does not have a NTC .Ive read in the media lately that he has one ,When in fact they also wrote that he did not have one early in the year.That it is his high salary that is keeping him here ,in which case he might as well have one.
Lastly I respect Sundins desire to remain a leaf ,but unless he's content to miss the playoffs year after year He should waive his NTC so the fans can have something to look forward to.

By: daface

daface — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:17:45 +0000

I am willing to bet the leafs make little to no moves! I am a die hard leaf fan who would love nothing more than for them to rebuild but with the NTC handed out by JFJ this is the team were stuck with for a few years! On the bright side it will get better. I cant get any worse!

By: blake19

blake19 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:38:38 +0000

your right the wings aren't in dire need of any1, but i think they'd like to add some like kilger

By: Armstrong67

Armstrong67 — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:15:06 +0000

Nice comments! Many people still belive Sundin is a top leader, but only in points, not player motivation, the prime role of a captain.

Even Fletcher, before last night, seemed satisfied with the Leafs, his phrase, "we've gotten 5 points in the last 5 games"", is disappointing. That winning percentage from the start of the season would give them 82 points. I hope this doesn't leave Fletcher thinking about keeping this core intact!

By: arigold

arigold — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:35:59 +0000

Detroit isn't in dire need of anyone.

By: Bleeding_Blue

Bleeding_Blue — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:06:19 +0000

i agree with everything but i think u gotta get rid of at least one if not two high contract players come deadline time.
Also,just thought it was funny how u said u consider yourself an expert on the "leaves", c'mon lol, anyways go leafs go on deadline day.

By: niagara_leafsfan

niagara_leafsfan — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:59:47 +0000

Hal Gill is the only really good guy the leafs have as far as a stay at home defenceman is concerned…and he isn't that expensive…of course Kubina or McCabe has to go, if it is possible. I am also not against re-signing Sundin till the Leafs have a bonafide leader to replace him. Where else would you get a guy as good as him for 5 mil per season? I seriously hope the Leafs loose enough games to finish last and draft Steven Stamkos