Toronto Maple Leafs will make the post-season next spring.

element1286 · 07-07-09, 10:33 AM

They have certainly won the UFA season, and they didn't give out any bad contracts. Still a little thin up front, but should definitely be better.

Deuce · 07-07-09, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by element1286

They have certainly won the UFA season, and they didn't give out any bad contracts. Still a little thin up front, but should definitely be better.

Do you know who the got in the 1st rd of the draft? I am currently at work can't search properly. I just hope it was a solid C or winger that can light the scoreboard up.

Nicky Santoro · 07-07-09, 10:40 AM

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element1286 · 07-07-09, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Deuce

Do you know who the got in the 1st rd of the draft? I am currently at work can't search properly. I just hope it was a solid C or winger that can light the scoreboard up.

Nazem Kadri, he is a skilled centermen, kind of small 6'0", 165.

onthewhat · 07-07-09, 10:41 AM

VegasDave · 07-07-09, 10:42 AM

Kadri isn't NHL ready just yet.

Deuce · 07-07-09, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by onthewhat

Stick to following Nicky and not making posts in my hockey threads. Unless I talk about Kentucky basketball, you just sit on the bench and drink a lemonade.

betplom · 07-07-09, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by Deuce

Stick to following Nicky and not making posts in my hockey threads. Unless I talk about Kentucky basketball, you just sit on the bench and drink a lemonade.

LOL.

The Leafs have improved but are still a work in progress, they look like they could easily kick the Habs in the teeth - this is a step in the right direction.

Brian Burke teams are tough - this is great for Toronto hockey.

PuckOff · 07-07-09, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by Deuce

Count it. They will have a much better record than the Habs. One of the better off-season teams making moves. I like it.

Brain Burke will be named Pro Sports Executive of the Year. HE is slowly turning my Leafs into a contender. A few minor tweaks here and there and we will be making the playoffs this year. The Leafs D are scary tough and Toskala's number will improve big time this year. I also see our forwards being able to show what they can do this year due to better conditioning programs that they were sent off to follow as well as our D taking care of business for the.

Brian Burke is a man of his word.

lakerboy · 07-07-09, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by PuckOff

Brain Burke will be named Pro Sports Executive of the Year. HE is slowly turning my Leafs into a contender. A few minor tweaks here and there and we will be making the playoffs this year. The Leafs D are scary tough and Toskala's number will improve big time this year. I also see our forwards being able to show what they can do this year due to better conditioning programs that they were sent off to follow as well as our D taking care of business for the.

Brian Burke is a man of his word.

he has sure has alot to say though.

PuckOff · 07-07-09, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by element1286

They have certainly won the UFA season, and they didn't give out any bad contracts. Still a little thin up front, but should definitely be better.

Element,

They also landed and signed 2 top notch college prospects (Bozak and Hanson) at the end of the season. PLUS they just signed the best European goalie outside of the NHL, Jonas "The Monster" Gustavsson. Signing these 3 players without giving up players/draft picks to do so is a major feather in Brian Burke's cap.

The Leafs will be very tough to play against next year. I honestly can't wait for next season. Our D will run Montreal out of their own building. GOOD TIMES!!!

PuckOff · 07-07-09, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by Deuce

Do you know who the got in the 1st rd of the draft? I am currently at work can't search properly. I just hope it was a solid C or winger that can light the scoreboard up.

Nazem Kadri

PuckOff · 07-07-09, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by element1286

Nazem Kadri, he is a skilled centermen, kind of small 6'0", 165.

for an 18 year old he is light, but he will bulk up. Apparently he is a pretty tough fella who plays with an edge. A Brian Burke type of player. GOOD TIMES ahead for us Leaf fans.

bruceBRUCEbruce · 07-07-09, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by PuckOff

HE is slowly turning my Leafs into a contender.

the Leafs still suck until proven otherwise. TB made some nice moves last offseason as well...

PuckOff · 07-07-09, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by VegasDave

Kadri isn't NHL ready just yet.

It's the off season Dave. The Leaf's had their prospects camp yesterday and all reports are that Kadri has a good chance of cracking the lineup. I hope he goes back to Junior, but if he is ready by the time camp starts then he will likely start the season with eh Leafs.

Oh,,,, I see you guys signed Cryin Ryan. LOL.

Willie Bee · 07-07-09, 12:15 PM

Leafs Nation!!!

PuckOff · 07-07-09, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by Deuce

Stick to following Nicky and not making posts in my hockey threads. Unless I talk about Kentucky basketball, you just sit on the bench and drink a lemonade.

I thought you were talking to me there for a second Deuce.

PuckOff · 07-07-09, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

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he has sure has alot to say though.

he sure does and he backs his word up.

betplom · 07-07-09, 12:17 PM

Originally posted by PuckOff

for an 18 year old he is light, but he will bulk up. Apparently he is a pretty tough fella who plays with an edge. A Brian Burke type of player. GOOD TIMES ahead for us Leaf fans.

I don't usually get caught up in the pre-season hype but Mr. Burke has a plan and seems to be determined to make this team respectable.

I wasn't much of a Burke fan but the moves he has made and his style makes me believe he is the real deal.

I'm really starting to like this guy.

PuckOff · 07-07-09, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by bruceBRUCEbruce

the Leafs still suck until proven otherwise. TB made some nice moves last offseason as well...

LOL.....you mean signing Ryan Malone to that ridiculous contract? Oh I forgot about Mark Recchi and Gary Roberts.

Get lost TripleB

betplom · 07-07-09, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by Willie Bee

Leafs Nation!!!

PuckOff · 07-07-09, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by betplom

I don't usually get caught up in the pre-season hype but Mr. Burke has a plan and seems to be determined to make this team respectable.

I wasn't much of a Burke fan but the moves he has made and his style makes me believe he is the real deal.

I'm really starting to like this guy.

I've always liked him Plommer. He is a no nonsense type of guy. Did you hear him on TSN last night calling Kadri a mean little bastard? Burke is what Toronto fans needed.

PuckOff · 07-07-09, 12:22 PM

I like you today Plommer. Friggin wannabe Newfie!!!

betplom · 07-07-09, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by PuckOff

Nazem Kadri

betplom · 07-07-09, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by PuckOff

I like you today Plommer. Friggin wannabe Newfie!!!

Who the phuck are you kidding pal, you've always liked me.

element1286 · 07-07-09, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by PuckOff

Element,

They also landed and signed 2 top notch college prospects (Bozak and Hanson) at the end of the season. PLUS they just signed the best European goalie outside of the NHL, Jonas "The Monster" Gustavsson. Signing these 3 players without giving up players/draft picks to do so is a major feather in Brian Burke's cap.

The Leafs will be very tough to play against next year. I honestly can't wait for next season. Our D will run Montreal out of their own building. GOOD TIMES!!!

Defense is definitely the Leafs strong point. I have never been a fan of Brian Burke, but he has impressed me since. Bob Gainey on the other hand, yikes.

betplom · 07-07-09, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by element1286

Defense is definitely the Leafs strong point. I have never been a fan of Brian Burke, but he has impressed me since. Bob Gainey on the other hand, yikes.

Element, I am currently in love with Habs mismanagement.

The Canadiens front office is a Leaf fans dream team! lol

Willie Bee · 07-07-09, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by PuckOff

I like you today Plommer. Friggin wannabe Newfie!!!

Son if you'd like, I could adopt Plommer so you would have a brother.

Richkas · 07-07-09, 12:40 PM

I'm liking me Blues next season

betplom · 07-07-09, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by Willie Bee

Son if you'd like, I could adopt Plommer so you would have a brother.

See Willie, the Leafs are so popular even Americans are talking about them in July.

This fact (among others) further enrages fans of the other Canadian teams.

betplom · 07-07-09, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by Richkas

I'm liking me Blues next season

Thats because you don't know much about hockey.

Remember when you said the Blues would go far in the playoffs this spring?
They went far - if you count being eliminated in 4 straight a success, I know Nicky's Habs were the toast of Montreal this year for a similar result.

element1286 · 07-07-09, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by betplom

Element, I am currently in love with Habs mismanagement.

The Canadiens front office is a Leaf fans dream team! lol

Comedy at its finest.

betplom · 07-07-09, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by element1286

Comedy at its finest.

For some strange reason the Habs think they have the best chance to win by having ex Habs players run the show.

I personally would prefer to have someone with a proven record running the show but I don't mind that Montreal chooses to do things the wrong way. I can only hope they continue in their ways.

Deuce · 07-07-09, 12:59 PM

2010 Playoff Outlook (in no order)

East

Boston
Pittsburgh
Washington
New York Rangers
New Jersey
Toronto
Carolina

Toss up between Philly and Montreal

West

Detroit
San Jose
Calgary
Chicago
Anaheim
Vancouver

Bottom two are toss up between Los Angeles, St. Louis, Dallas, and Edmonton