tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.comments2023-06-08T05:17:20.962-07:00TML Fan FuryT.M.L. 1967http://www.blogger.com/profile/15477752756583792256noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-13730300983688720232012-02-29T02:22:10.424-08:002012-02-29T02:22:10.424-08:00The leafs are an embarrassment, enough said.The leafs are an embarrassment, enough said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-17644399135014518132012-02-25T07:02:01.087-08:002012-02-25T07:02:01.087-08:00I like Nabokov because he has looked good for the ...I like Nabokov because he has looked good for the Islanders and we could probably get him for cheap likely a 2nd rounder and mid level prospect, the Kings trade sounds interesting but I'm not thrilled with giving up Frattin or Kulemin. Kulemin is not having a great year but lets remember that he lost his mentor and one of his best friends in Igor Korolev that can't be easy for anyone... Kulemin will get it backT.M.L. 1967https://www.blogger.com/profile/15477752756583792256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-39044550573647663722012-02-25T01:56:32.412-08:002012-02-25T01:56:32.412-08:00If I'm Brian Burke, recognizing in full that h...If I'm Brian Burke, recognizing in full that he doesn't like to go ape shit at the deadline, I still go big:<br /><br />Dustin Brown and Jonathan Bernier.<br /><br />Acquiring these two addresses multiple issues with a stone's throw. Brown is exactly the type of forward that the Leafs are in need of up front, and Bernier cannot be as bad as Reimer or Gustavsson. For Reimer, I feel for him because he started the season strong. That concussion really took it out of him. For The Monster, this guy has had a rough go since day one. Actually, since before day one when he lost his mom, who was his only surviving parent, before signing with the Leafs. Anyway, Bernier has virtually everything left to prove, but I'd like to see Burke be proactive with goaltending.<br /><br />Reimer could be another Justin Pogge.<br /><br />What do we give up for those two? Well, the Kings' interests have been linked to Kulemin, MacArthur, and Schenn. I think if you throw those guys in there, maybe add Matt Frattin, and take on Dustin Penner as an LA salary dump, it can keep the Kings from poaching the Leafs for talent as they give up two pretty important pieces.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-82934493489144008012012-02-24T09:03:48.654-08:002012-02-24T09:03:48.654-08:00I don't mind Nabokov at all, like the comment ...I don't mind Nabokov at all, like the comment about Halak but Bernier from the Kings would be better long term choiceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-63791658343361761122012-02-24T04:27:54.221-08:002012-02-24T04:27:54.221-08:00I say see what the Blues want for Halak...Everyone...I say see what the Blues want for Halak...Everyone else on the list seems more like a lateral move than an upgrade.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-43108185869164605032012-02-05T08:23:06.550-08:002012-02-05T08:23:06.550-08:00I would say Johnny Bower and Terry Sawchuk but har...I would say Johnny Bower and Terry Sawchuk but hard to argue with a tandem that won 3 cups in a rowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-63845658575265977982012-01-30T12:41:32.005-08:002012-01-30T12:41:32.005-08:00Great blog, you clearly know a extensive amount of...Great blog, you clearly know a extensive amount of the Leafs' history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-4644478699876666672011-10-05T21:31:23.636-07:002011-10-05T21:31:23.636-07:00pretty funny stuff man.
I think Kulemin's 40 ...pretty funny stuff man.<br /><br />I think Kulemin's 40 goal season prediction could be a good one, he knows how to use his frame within the rulesMuellercleeznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-66356213448636985332011-10-05T21:05:41.860-07:002011-10-05T21:05:41.860-07:00I thought those were supposed to be insane predict...I thought those were supposed to be insane predictions mI don't see one that isn't at least even money to happenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-39832167178141362302011-05-20T10:32:43.508-07:002011-05-20T10:32:43.508-07:00Very hard to read this font colour dude.Very hard to read this font colour dude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-76744667048146387062011-05-20T06:08:12.706-07:002011-05-20T06:08:12.706-07:00Cool stat. I would want to see something like: wha...Cool stat. I would want to see something like: what is the average, or what is the desirable threshold and then you can make a better judgement on whether the player is "valuable" or not. For example, Kessel at $84k/point. Is that good? I mean, he's being paid a lot, but he put up decent points. Would be interesting to have it broken down into G+A as well.Leaf in Hablandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-44741806843279529252011-03-21T03:26:03.914-07:002011-03-21T03:26:03.914-07:00Get used to it. 43 years of failure and counting.Get used to it. 43 years of failure and counting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-40603294041649555002011-01-31T22:14:30.587-08:002011-01-31T22:14:30.587-08:00I really have to think one of the big name dmen ar...I really have to think one of the big name dmen are out. Kaberle, Beauchemin, or Komisarek. The forwards need help and the ones worth trading won;t bring in enough to make a difference without degrading some other part of the team to make the trade worthwhile.Leafscentralhttp://leafscentral.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-78658469147546267422011-01-07T14:50:21.755-08:002011-01-07T14:50:21.755-08:00Kaberle isn't one of the greatest leaf dmen of...Kaberle isn't one of the greatest leaf dmen of all time. All he deserved was an honorable mention. Of course, I wouldn't have had Turnbull on there either since he isn't as good as Kaberle and both were one dimensional. Here's my article of the same list from a while ago.<br /><br />http://leafscentral.co.uk/index.php/Fan-Zone/History-of-the-Game/Top-10-Best-Defensemen-in-Leaf-History.html<br /><br />TMLFury- hit me up on LeafscentralTransienthttp://leafscentral.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-26570060405154132372011-01-06T05:17:32.956-08:002011-01-06T05:17:32.956-08:00No one touches Tim Horton, the GreatestNo one touches Tim Horton, the GreatestNeal Hardienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-66990744168027695312011-01-03T10:16:37.861-08:002011-01-03T10:16:37.861-08:00All Kaberle got was an honourable mention? This is...All Kaberle got was an honourable mention? This is a joke, right?Navin Vaswanihttp://www.sportsandthecity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-80728751322962766822011-01-02T08:47:18.664-08:002011-01-02T08:47:18.664-08:00Great Article, I have to go with Tim Horton as the...Great Article, I have to go with Tim Horton as the Greatest Maple Leafs Defensemen but Salming is real closeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-55872992166199836152010-10-20T12:21:41.128-07:002010-10-20T12:21:41.128-07:00The problem here is that there are entire generati...The problem here is that there are entire generations who have NO IDEA who these players are. That's due to the Buds beign such a horrible team for so long. It's not that these 5 you mentioned are undeserving, it's just that no one has seen them play!<br /><br />Heck, even if you put a statue of Sittler, Salming, Clark or Gilmour out front, there STILL would be legions of fans who never saw these guys play.<br /><br />Let's wait until there is another Leaf who has done something Special, and then do the Bronze Statue as part of his retirement ceremony.Maple Leafs Centralhttp://www.mapleleafscentral.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-34085128558663019142010-10-10T20:54:39.529-07:002010-10-10T20:54:39.529-07:00playing great tim, way to go!!playing great tim, way to go!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-56632560704088572282010-09-30T07:25:47.211-07:002010-09-30T07:25:47.211-07:00Whoever is on this roster but not the final roster...Whoever is on this roster but not the final roster is probably tagged as potential emergency callup. Interesting how Mike Zigomanis, Tim Brent, and Danny Richmond are amongst the Top AHL salary players. Burke certainly has invested in the "fifth" line.Leafschatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123104356293648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-77577073051499995772010-09-28T08:56:40.844-07:002010-09-28T08:56:40.844-07:00vbvbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-84684932149052859212010-09-19T16:06:04.916-07:002010-09-19T16:06:04.916-07:00I think you have the right idea. However, I see S...I think you have the right idea. However, I see Schenn as part of a package. Either draft picks or other top prospects such as Kadri in order to get a first line forward such as Bobby Ryan, Zach Parise, and so on.<br /><br />I have some posts on the subject at http://leafschatter.blogspot.comLeafschatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123104356293648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-30954859150169459222010-09-15T11:21:11.762-07:002010-09-15T11:21:11.762-07:00Burke has added a number of proven and some potent...Burke has added a number of proven and some potential 15-20 goal scorers to our roster(if they make the cut). <br /><br />Nobody is planning on having Kessel and Kuli be the only offense on the team, they're just meant to be the top line guys that get the team going. <br /><br />I've heard a lot of bitching and whining from people about how we only got mediocre players this offseason and they won't help us as we need a #1 center or winger to up Kessel/Kuli/Bozak's production. <br /><br />Apparently many Leafs fans have never heard of depth and would prefer to have 1 line that can score 100-120 goals a season than have 3 or 4 lines that can each net 30-50 or more(obviously a lot more for the 1st line). <br /><br />And a team that has 3 or 4 lines that can produce points is also far more challenging to play against, with or without a good defensive core. <br /><br />Depth teams are what Burke wants and what he is building here, and I for one have a very positive feeling about this season. <br /><br />For one thing our goaltending will be a lot better from the get-go this season so hopefully we shouldn't need to score as much to win. Not to mention having a goalie you can trust to actually make the big saves when needed and who won't allow easy goals takes a lot of the pressure off the rest of the team. <br /><br />Last season with Toskala in net practically every time the puck entered their zone the Leafs were in a panic to block shots and get in the way, which actually turned a lot of easy saves into goals from deflections or screens from Toskala's own players. <br /><br />In my view they should be able to at least match the performance from the second half of last season, and even if that's all they manage it should be enough to squeak into the playoffs. <br /><br />But I'm going to be optimistic and say they'll make it with some room to spare, maybe 5-7th. <br /><br />I don't think they have the collective experience to be able to go very far in the playoffs this season, but I do believe they will make into the playoffs. <br /><br />But regardless of the finish to the season I feel 100% confident that it's going to be an entertaining season for Leafs fans. The Defense alone pretty much guarantees that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-17026249419632855492010-09-13T17:09:43.033-07:002010-09-13T17:09:43.033-07:00How about this, after the first 20 games of last s...How about this, after the first 20 games of last season when everything just fell apart. This team was a .500 team. They weren't that bad. They started terrible, but they weren't that bad after that. Now, with Phaneuf, a better Schenn, a better Komi and way better goaltending. Not to mention some upgrades upfront, this team's going to be a lot better than the 25th overall TSN has them at. The whole attitude has changed,the guys want to be there and are willing to stay and put in hard hours. it our year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2743728308987647147.post-17454757755084129512010-09-09T19:17:58.033-07:002010-09-09T19:17:58.033-07:00That is correct I did mean 1, I have corrected tha...That is correct I did mean 1, I have corrected that.T.M.L. 1967https://www.blogger.com/profile/15477752756583792256noreply@blogger.com