Comments on: Turris v Malone: can there be a winner?

By: JoelLeafs

JoelLeafs — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:56:39 +0000

By: FlamingHomer

FlamingHomer — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:59:40 +0000

You aren't wrong with your observation but if the Leaf fans ever left this site it would cease to exist within a week. Be happy they are keeping it going and just try to look past the inevitable hijackings

By: JoelLeafs

JoelLeafs — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:27:13 +0000

If anything, Columbus should wait until the trade deadline to blow things up. No sense in doing it right now, since they are on their way to Yakupov without blowing it up.

Since we're all Leafies here, how much more would Burke be willing to pay for Nash 2/3rds of the way through the season when if he's looking to the playoffs? Nash isn't the oft injured type, so I say wait it out.

If I'm a Columbus fan, I'm not down with them blowing it up. They have some talent up front.

Mason needs to be dealt with carefully, however, as he could burn them by going to another team (seems unlikely at this point, but stranger things do happen).

By: alpalstewart

alpalstewart — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:15:27 +0000

if Kramer were still around he'd get right to the point on your conspiracy theory, perhaps the russian mob bullied the canucks into taking a dive in game 7, lmfao

By: alpalstewart

alpalstewart — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:13:37 +0000

i said 3 elements and gave 4 lol. jones has size too

By: alpalstewart

alpalstewart — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:12:25 +0000

Hemsky is in the lineup tonight vs the Habs, and heres where things start going worse for Gagner, he'll be moved to the 3rd line centering MPS and ryan jones. Mps has yet to skate on a line with either of these 2 so we'll see if the 3rd line can produce, it does have 3 different elements on it, playmaker(Gags),TWF(jones) and speed and size(MPS).

By: mapleleafsfan

mapleleafsfan — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:20:44 +0000

You don't think pietrangelo is that top line dman for St Louis? I think he's an absolute beast with serious potential. But I agree, for a team that has had good young players for a while now they need to move forward somehow. And I guess the D can't rely on Pietrangelo so a more experienced guy would be good.

If Colombus blows it up they could get a serious rebuild going. Even if it's just nash and brassard they could stock with some nice picks and prospects (mainly from nash obviously).. But if they completely did it and traded carter too (not sure they would), they could be well on their way. Finishing last, getting nail and having a fair few other first rounders as well. Could be an exciting colombus team in a few years with Nail, Johansen and whoever else they draft.

They need to get rid of mason for sure, and I agree with Phoenix. If they can make Smith a starter they can bring mason back around.

It worries me to think how badly Colombus would do without nash though.. They are already embarassing enough. If nothing changes this franchise is in serious trouble. Who would ever go to watch a team get blown out every night.

By: dumbassdoorman

dumbassdoorman — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:14:23 +0000

The crackpipe comment was about Kane for sure. i am glad you realized it was a joke, as some do not have senses of haha's on here. I however wouldn't do the kadri swap either, as I would prefer to give the same type of player that is our own draft pick a chance. The both have a high skill set, it is just going to be a matter of who wants to succeed more, IMO.

By: alpalstewart

alpalstewart — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:50:41 +0000

i'm not a leafs fan i'm an oilers fan, and you'll notice my comments usually veer into the oilers direction. lol

the leafs fans on here do talk alot bout the leafs, but when we talk about our teams they have opinions about them too.

i dont know if yoyr canadian or not Zeddy but as a canadian living in any province the leafs will get the most attention. i'm actually surprised theyre isnt more about the Habs on here. lol

By: reinjosh

reinjosh — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:01:33 +0000

St Louis - How can a team with so much potential in their young players be continually bottom 15. They just can't seem to take the next step. Armstrong has to stop firing coaches and trade his riches at forward for a top line dman.

Columbus - I just have this feeling they are thinking that they aren't this bad and when Carter comes back they will be better. But they are bad. This team needs to make a major, major move. For one, Mason needs to be demoted or something. This guy is one of the worst goalies in the league right now and his confidence is just absolutely shot. Give him to Phoenix. They will make him a half decent starter. They need to grab a big time defender too. I'm deadly serious when I say trading Nash is the thing to get this time on the right track. He hasn't taking the step to elite on this team and I'm not sure he ever will. The return could be very large for him, you get cap space, and you get a new direction for the team. Grab Yakupov and center everything around him. Blow it up Columbus. Trading Nash might be a mistake but its one you need to make. It ends a terrible, terrible era in Columbus.

NYI - They have some nice potential. I think Snow needs to make a big move for a defender. No more of this pick hoarding he's done. You've drafted lots of potential, its time to move forward with a big statement move. Grab a big time defender. Someone like Bouwmeester.

Winnipeg - Pavelec is a monster. He is the future goalie for this team. Kane looks to be breaking out to become at least a 25 goal scorer (he's on pace for 31 right now) and take the next step as a power forward. Burmistrov is doing really well, albeit it very quietly. Byfuglien is heating up after a slow start. They could be a good team next year if they make some smart moves. Not sure what that would be but they have a lot of potential on their roster.