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You have a good point.Hopefully he keeps improvingb that part of his game,we need all the up ice rushes we can get.

True....I think MacArthur is alot like Stempniak,trouble scoring until a team change.Still seems like a flash in the pan though.

Cant really blame them,there is only so much you can take.Combine that with their current downward spiral and Ghandi would be pissed!

Unfortunately I think Phaneuf will be around for years to come.At times he seems to try too hard to contribute offensively which leads to struggles defensively.If he could get rid of this part of his game he would be fine. Kessel as everyone points out is very one dimensional.Fortunately that one dimension is goal scoring.As you mentioned with a good supporting cast he will start scoring on a regular basis.Not sure if he will be a franchise player but he will find the back of the net plenty of times.

Too bad really I was enjoying the intelligent hockey talk.You claimed to be a wealth of hockey knowledge,it would be refreshing to see it displayed.

Go Leafs go

Once again....As Leaf fans we KNOW the Leafs suck right now.We HOPE for better in the future but dont necessarily expect it.So continue to point out the obvious but next time put a little bit of thought into it please.

Ahhh I see, starting to show your true colours.Posting constant updates,another closet Leafs fan.You certainly do follow them closely.

Ahhh back to posting the obvious

I dont think I am as I understand his point completely.I also understand your point and do agree somewhat.In the pre cap days there was no need for the leafs to concern themselves with draft picks.Silly yes but they had cash to spend instead.Having a few down years,drafting correctly,building,making a cup run and then selling off all your high priced talent after the cup seems to be the norm.The Leafs in the past have decided to do it differently and it hasn't panned out...I agree.To say that if the seats were empty this would all change is dilusional at best. Everyone seems to point to the kessel trade as the marker for going back to the old ways.They miss the fact that he is still VERY young and IS a proven commodity of the highest quality.I know I know people will argue and say what has he done this year but he has done it in the past and will in the future.They also have kadri,schenn,gunnarson and many of their other picks in waiting.If you remember correctly Burke has tried two years in a row to trade up in the draft.Not exactly signs of a team that has the old mentality of draft schmaft.He also cleared out the old team and brought in younger players. Burke wanted kessel at all costs and was willing to give up kaberle at the draft.Now ask yourself this,if burke knew this theory of minimum risk maximum return do you really think he would of given up what he did for kessel? Everyone and his brother will tell you burke is one arrogant dude,a guy that like to be the king of the show.Does this sound lie a guy who would step into the lead role knowing its all about the cash and not about the cup? My point in all this is the Leafs are a disfunctional organization we all know this.I think they are on the right road and the kessel trade is not a sign all is going to hell in a hand basket.

I would be very interested to see some factual numbers pointing out how the Leafs are not investing in the team.Sure maximum return minimum risk,sounds awesome but isnt that your original point.No matter what they put on the ice ( this would represent the minimum financial risk you speak of) and the mindless leaf fans would still fill the rink(this represents the maximum return you speak of).Last I looked Toronto was 5th in league spending and planning on spending more,doesn't fit with the minimum risk maximum return theory. My guess is if your theory is true and just then I highly doubt it would be a secret only discussed on fishing boards.Everyone in the hockley world would be privy to this...no??So in fact all the players Toronto have signed or will sign must be content with the fact they are just there to bring home the cash and put in time.You actually believe every last player there is ONLY in it for the money and do not care about a cup run??

You cant possibly believe that...can you ??If the seats sat empty you somehow believe they would magically put a better team on the ice? They would mysteriously draft great players?Do you have any idea what a single home playoff game is worth?More games more money.A cup win for Toronto would be worth millions in revenue,mechandise etc...Yet you believe they are willing to overlook all that because we buy flags? If that were the actual case you would have a team full of ECHL players making league minimum would you not?You could fill the rink and save millions in salaries.Buuuuuuut you dont,you have high paid players not living up to expectations most nights.You have those at the top wanting more and more money and a GM trying to produce. Point fingers where you like but NHL hockey is a business and ALL teams are run as such.If filling seats and selling flags was the ultimate business plan in the sports world do you not think other pro teams would of caught on by now?Do you think the other NHL board members are at this minute firing everyone with the exception of ushers and flag makers. Sounds great blaming the fans and that story has been around for years but when you really look at it it doesnt make for a strong business plan now does it?

Admitting you are a frustrated Leafs fan is the first step,good for you.Not to worry you are not alone we are all frustrated with them.On the other hand to say Alfredson is the best example of a franchise player who LEADS by example...welll..thats just funny and gives an insight into your overall hockey knowledge.He is a decent player without a doubt but hardly a role model. A good example of his "non leadership" abilities can be found here Elimination game and you wave your stick at a season ending goal.Not much of a franchise player leading by example,then again they have been following that early exit example for years. You want players that lead by example,take a look at brendan shanahan,mark messier,steve yzerman,joe sakic,henri richard,jean béliveau... those are a small sampling of guys that lead by example. As Leaf fans we KNOW the Leafs suck right now.We HOPE for better in the future but dont necessarily expect it.So continue to point out the obvious but next time put a little bit of thought into it please.

you have a PM Laz,might have a home for your girl.

My thoughts and prayers go out to her and your family at this time.She sounds like a very strong and determined young lady. I am sure with her strength and your love and support she will win this fight.

Hi Lazlo, I also have a weimaraner and agree they are wonderful caring dogs.I cannot stress enough to those considering a weim that they do need that exercise.Once the exercise session is complete they go right back to being couch potatoes lol. Have you contacted your breeder as most will take dogs back regardless of age.I purchased my pup years ago from a gentleman by the name of Tom Lyons from weatherrun weimaraners.He has been breeding weims for over 40 years and could possibly provide you with a new home for your girl or might know someone who would. Worth a call. Cheers

My thoughts and prayers go out them at this difficult time.Keep the faith and fight the fight.

Naw, no empty seats ,just the start of the period ,fans not back yet. Actually the Leafs did not suck tonight as you so eloquently put it,they just had a hard time putting it in the net. Speaking of planning the parade awful giddy aren't we after beating the Leafs?Definitely shows how important they are in your world.I do however sympathize and understand your bitter obsession with the Leafs.It must be tough going to a sens game only to be out numbered by Leaf fans at your home rink.

Rypien should know better,he will be lucky if all he gets is fined and possibly suspended.What he did is classed as assault and because it happened in a rink does not make it a lesser offence.

A few years back we did an experiment of sorts to find out if fish do go back to their original structure.After catching several 2-3 lb smallies we placed small tags on them.We then released them in front of our cottage,a mile or so away from where they were caught.Three nights later we caught two of them right back on the original hump.

Trouble is he is young and by all signs will improve.It might come back to haunt us in a few years.

Agreed......This is the best looking team the Leafs have iced in years.We KNOW its only three games in so to those who find the need to point that out,just allow us a bit of optimism would ya.As Leaf fans we are well aware they have stunk the joint out nightly for the last umpteen seasons.Once again is there really a need to point this out to us??Do you REALLY think we did not know this?There is an old saying "when one does not feel good about his position in life he looks to bring down those around him"So forget about the Leafs and concentrate on supporting your team ,you will find it far more enjoyable.

I would be interested to hear how the team,as you put it"sucks that bad"when they have not lost a game.As far as standing by a team that "sucks that bad"how are the sens doing thus far???

I suggest you leave all the bragging until your team actually WINS a cup.

Great reno indeed.Being as we are not to far from each other I am sure you wouldn't mind doing my rig would ya By chance did the new motor come from James?