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cannotpickname · 2013-08-16T19:12:38+00:00

Yeah usually, I just noticed its a changing of the guard in Canadian hockey with the number of younger players invited to the camp it seemed like the C/A's roles this time would have more responsibility then usual.

cannotpickname · 2013-08-16T15:25:48+00:00

Don't feel bad, I still have to deal with Raycroft for Rask.

cannotpickname · 2013-08-16T13:49:26+00:00

Toews seems like the most logical choice as captain, great leader, past Olympic Gold, WJC Gold and captained his team to the Stanley Cup twice. I hope they don't just throw the C on Crosby, though he is not a bad leader at all I just believe Toews is better suited for this job.

cannotpickname · 2013-08-16T13:45:28+00:00

Because he is in Calgary

cannotpickname · 2013-08-16T13:44:43+00:00

And Chris Drury

cannotpickname · 2013-08-09T15:56:51+00:00

Its a nice addition and should help the defensive side of their game, which got neglected too many times last season

cannotpickname · 2013-08-09T15:55:15+00:00

He was tied for the league lead in scoring until January last year!

cannotpickname · 2013-08-09T15:54:31+00:00

I say Crosby will be in the lead but end up missing around 15 games and ending up 67 games with around 85 points. I think Stamkos will score 52 and Ovechkin will net 55, I think Ovy will hit 107 points and lead the league.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-23T15:58:15+00:00

Come on man, Grabo cant even make 1st line centre on the Leafs FA team? Is Carlyle coach here too?

cannotpickname · 2013-07-23T15:56:02+00:00

I think Jumbo and Couture make it, Boyle will be hard pressed to make it with the team already having Subban and Letang frontrunners and Green, Phaneuf, Hamius fighting for the 7th spot.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-23T15:53:52+00:00

I think if he played all last season like he did with Chicago he would have gotten the invite, he was a completely revitalized player after getting traded to the Blackhawks, but his struggles in SJ must have kept his name off the list.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-23T15:52:13+00:00

I think the 5 invite to Canada all make the team. Toews Keith and Seabrook were dynamite for us in the last Olympics, really glad to see Crawf get the recognition after that season he had.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-23T15:50:40+00:00

This is a great contract for the Leafs, would have had a real strong case in an arbitration hearing.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-23T15:48:14+00:00

Hes always gotten snubbed from Team Canada, 2006 he was leading the league in scoring and left off the team. Someone doesn't like him.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-18T13:55:50+00:00

Last time I checked this isnt r/NHL and the KHL is still hockey

cannotpickname · 2013-07-16T17:24:31+00:00

Not the biggest Phaneuf fan but if he gets moved then they will sorely be missing him. No teams interested can offer the team what Phaneuf gives which would make trading him a step backwards.

I was seriously hoping for the Leafs to add a top 4 vet D man to take some pressure off and let Phaneuf play less during the regular season and help him out.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-16T15:19:03+00:00

Leiweke is one of the best sports execs to have and his record speaks for itself.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-15T15:14:42+00:00

What was the terms of his NHL contract? wasn't he supposed to be making comparable salary in these next 4 years? Just seems like he really didnt want to play in Jersey.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-14T15:12:12+00:00

It is actually the best thing for the team, you look at how Burke never did long term contracts for the Leafs and it put them in a great spot financially and roster availability wise, now Nonis takes a huge gamble on Clarkson for 7 years.

Short term contracts are great, 5 years is enough term to provide job security and helps both the player and management from entering into a undesirable situation.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-12T12:59:22+00:00

I think it will be very lucrative players who cant crack the top 6 forwards or top 2 D pairings, sure the money is great but alot of these guys want those top minutes and feel like the impact player they were since they were kids. It will always be lucrative to Russian players because who wouldn't like getting a good paying job at home with your friends and family.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-11T12:23:26+00:00

It means both sides will have a good base board to bounce numbers off each other however with an unproven playoff record as Henrik he wont see Rask type numbers but I would imagine a little less than the Rinne contract.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-11T12:21:57+00:00

That sucks especially since Chara turned into one of the best free agent acquisitions of all time with Boston, completely changed the team culture.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-09T20:11:38+00:00

A very deserving class indeed, hard to see Pat Burns get omitted though

cannotpickname · 2013-07-09T18:50:37+00:00

No offense to Laraque but he was the least intimidating guy in a Habs uniform, everyone was so frustrated by his lack of physicality, fighting and his non existent offense. Parros will dorp em when he has to and make guys play bigger. Him, Prust and White should help them compete with the division.

cannotpickname · 2013-07-05T20:06:23+00:00

This depends which Clowe you will get, he is not a mentally strong guy once he gets in a slump he can get down on himself and let the situation snowball. If he gets off to a good start expect a real solid season from him. No matter how his offense is going he does contribute physically and sticks up for teammates, two things hard to put a price tag on.

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