Rizzo Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 ...but I told you so :stretcher: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Edited October 14, 2011 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 refers to a debate we had a few months back when the Leafs signed him. Some of us felt he was too injury prone, others felt he had an unfair label as fragile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sry,thought you said Tim Conway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sry,thought you said Tim Conway. Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 right now I'd take Dorf on Leafs over Connolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motion Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sry,thought you said Tim Conway. I think the Leafs signed him too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yup, I defended him. Win some, lose some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 haha don't give up yet rod caster, I'm truly hoping he makes me eat these words, its still early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm a PHX/Jets fan... I'm used to disapointment and loss. Hahaha I still remember when Buf was at the top of their conference a few years ago and Connolly was a key player on that team. Looks like he might not have a chance to prove himself this year... But here's hoping he can get healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Some else on the board used a statement a few weeks ago that seems appropriate in this case. Don't know if this is verbatim but the gist was. "That's like shooting rats at the dump and then bragging about it'" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) I'm with you on him being injury prone and wishing we were watching him play (instead of reading articles about his injury being worse than they thought). A couple of things to remember about Connolly though:a - he's better than Bozak even if he only plays 60 or so games and b - he was the best that was left in the free agent pool when they signed him. I'd personally rather see the Leafs pay him what he's getting now, for two years, instead of the huge contract that the Rangers gave to Richards. Plus it's not like Connolly's breaking the bank or part of the Leafs long term plans. And with him around, even when he's not playing, it does take a little bit of the pressure off Bozak - who knows, maybe that'll be good for the kid. p.- Edited October 14, 2011 by Paulus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracon Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sry,thought you said Tim Conway. I thought so too! Loved him! "Lonely...Weenie!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I believe most fans in Buffalo loved Connolly at first but then loved him again when he signed with Toronto. He's the most talented hockey player in any hospital... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm with you on him being injury prone and wishing we were watching him play (instead of reading articles about his injury being worse than they thought). A couple of things to remember about Connolly though:a - he's better than Bozak even if he only plays 60 or so games and b - he was the best that was left in the free agent pool when they signed him. I'd personally rather see the Leafs pay him what he's getting now, for two years, instead of the huge contract that the Rangers gave to Richards. Plus it's not like Connolly's breaking the bank or part of the Leafs long term plans. And with him around, even when he's not playing, it does take a little bit of the pressure off Bozak - who knows, maybe that'll be good for the kid. p.- Nice spin Paul, but it's still 4.5mil for 2 years against the cap for what? I disliked him in Buffalo and was appalled when Burke signed him. And no I don't believe he's currently any better than Bozak. If Connolly was the best option available to Burke last summer he should have passed. Here's hoping Lombardi stays healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I believe the cap hit is only if/when he is on the 23 man roster. If that is the case, I would think that is way the leafs were willing to give him a contract when many other teams were not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Buffalo has/had the tendancy to hang on to guys way too long. Gave them way to much time to come into their own, or back into their own upon their return if they were injured for a long period of time. Connolly sure was part of this Buffalo trend. Cant say Buffalo didnt try with him thats for sure. Im glad he is the Leafs problem now. Dont get me wrong, Im actually rooting for the guy.......theirs alot of talent in there and i hate to see that go to waste. Jochen Hecht is the next Buffalo experiment that i wish would go to someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I believe the cap hit is only if/when he is on the 23 man roster. If that is the case, I would think that is way the leafs were willing to give him a contract when many other teams were not. Nope, his salary still counts against the cap whether injured or playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_F Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 let the haters hate when were out of a playoff spot the buds are undefeated and the flames popped 4 on price last night- life is good last time i checked id say we need to wait a little longer than 2 games....then make judgements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgraham Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 ........................... ................................ Connolly .............................Buffalo............................Burke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 ........................... ................................ Connolly .............................Buffalo............................Burke LOL..........stupid is as stupid does.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Nope, his salary still counts against the cap whether injured or playing. There are cap provisions for long term injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 There are cap provisions for long term injuries. Yep, it's called the Connolly Rule.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yep, it's called the Connolly Rule.... Now that........thats a knee slapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Nice spin Paul, but it's still 4.5mil for 2 years against the cap for what? I disliked him in Buffalo and was appalled when Burke signed him. And no I don't believe he's currently any better than Bozak. If Connolly was the best option available to Burke last summer he should have passed. Here's hoping Lombardi stays healthy. As usual, you always have a good argument But it's a cap hit on something better than what the Leafs had before, for about 60 games a year. Is there a better scenario? for sure, and that's why you go with only 2 years. Sorry, but you do get a guy who's better than Bozak, and you get depth: I don't think you can go wrong with depth. And the byproduct of having Connolly as the #1 is that there is less pressure on Bozak, which is great since pressure is usually what causes a lot of these kids to crack. No argument whatsoever regarding Lombardi. Better forward. Lower price. p.- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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