2013 NHL OFFICIAL Offseason Thread

[lgna69xxx]

Then why did you post?

I was hoping for an intelligent response

 

[joelcairo]

Then why did you post? :confused:

Glad to answer you Confused: I posted because I thought someone ELSE might reply.

 

[joelcairo]

Then why did you post?

The FIRST time you wrote this it was irrelevant to a hockey thread and was pointless. Perhaps you didn't really need to post it a SECOND time also.

Please feel free to express your thoughts about HOCKEY, if you have any.

 

[rumpleforeskiin]

Then why did you post?

I agree with iggy 100%. If you're expecting an intelligent response from iggy, you really should know better by now.

 

[joelcairo]

I agree with iggy 100%. If you're expecting an intelligent response from iggy, you really should know better by now.

Thanks Rumples. I stand corrected. Also, in fairness to Iggy, he was probably too devastated by the humiliating loss his Leafs suffered to be thinking clearly.

 

[lgna69xxx]

Well, we are at the end of the offseason and preseason. For my Leafs it looked like it was a very successful one's. Losing minimal parts and gaining back guys that are much more Randy Carlyle type players in David Clarkson, Dave Bolland and the addition of future stud goalie, Jonathan Bernier.

Also added were former Tampa top 4 defenseman Paul Ranger and the speed demon Mason Raymond for dirt cheap contracts for what they bring. Another addition is Jake Gardiner healthy and starting the season and looking like he could breakout and have a big one. It also looks like blue chipper Morgan Rielly could start the season with the club and if he plays well in the first 9 games, he could stick and be a huge addition. (although if not then back to jr. for more seasoning)

All in all the Leafs look to have gotten better, added much needed character with veteran leadership, improved the D and goaltending and lost little in the players who left. Solid A for Nonis and Company this offseason, and continued Thanks to Brian Burke for building alot of this team. :thumb:

C-ya all in the official 2013/2014 thread and

GO LEAFS GO

 

[joelcairo]

the addition of future stud goalie, Jonathan Bernier.

Best wishes to Jonathan ".865" Bernier.

 

[gohabsgo]

Well, we are at the end of the offseason and preseason. For my Leafs it looked like it was a very successful one's. Losing minimal parts and gaining back guys that are much more Randy Carlyle type players in David Clarkson, Dave Bolland and the addition of future stud goalie, Jonathan Bernier.

Also added were former Tampa top 4 defenseman Paul Ranger and the speed demon Mason Raymond for dirt cheap contracts for what they bring. Another addition is Jake Gardiner healthy and starting the season and looking like he could breakout and have a big one. It also looks like blue chipper Morgan Rielly could start the season with the club and if he plays well in the first 9 games, he could stick and be a huge addition. (although if not then back to jr. for more seasoning)

All in all the Leafs look to have gotten better, added much needed character with veteran leadership, improved the D and goaltending and lost little in the players who left. Solid A for Nonis and Company this offseason, and continued Thanks to Brian Burke for building alot of this team. :thumb:

C-ya all in the official 2013/2014 thread and

GO LEAFS GO

You might want to downgrade that to a solid "C" (or "D")

here are what the 'minimal parts' the Leafs lost are doing with their new clubs ...

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=3565

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=4874

 

[Doc Holliday]

Just heard that Shaun Thornton got 15 games.

 

[smuler]

I think they cut him a break...


Best Regards

Smuler

 

[Doc Holliday]

They did give him a bit of a break since he had never been suspended in the past, and has a good reputation around the league. Any other player in his category likely would have got 20 games or more. Personally, i'm okay with 15 games.