What is it with Maple Leafs?

[reno cool]

They gave that stiff Phaneuf 7 more years. Is it really the way you wanna go?

Been watching that 24/7. Hard to like anybody on that team (except maybe the coach). Prob best player is Lupul and he's somekinda of a prick too.

Im trying to think in the recent past. Seems that Leafs haven't had really slick creative players. Even when they were good.
So is that an intentional thing or what?

 

[kato]

i would love to talk hockey with you reno - but alas i have nothing

pucking hockey - get it?

happy new year, reno

 

[reno cool]

kato lets have a good one.

 

[MrMonkey]

I see where the temps in the teens for the Winter Classic in Ann Arbor tomorrow but calling for snow! Will 2-4 inches of snow mess things up on the ice? Will the stadium be packed? Hockey experts please discuss!

 

[Matty]

I don't get it. I thought everyone agreed that Phaneuf was an overrated pile of shizz.

 

[reno cool]

also seems that Kadri has ridiculously big feet

 

[Matty]

Kadri is allegedly up for trade. I would give up Desharnais and some picks for the brown guy.

 

[reno cool]

Must be they're afraid he could become a skilled player. Need to trade for stiff.

 

[Matty]

lol

Miserabilism is a plague

 

[FairWarning]

Will the stadium be packed tomorrow, lol? They drew 113,400 for MSU-UM a couple of years back.

 

[reno cool]

Watched the old timers game. Nice to see everyone having such a good time :

 

[tullamore]

One of the guys on the NHL network said the ideal temp for the winter classic is in the low 20's for ice condition.

 

[FairWarning]

Watched the old timers game. Nice to see everyone having such a good time :

Nice, I hope they rebroadcast that.

 

[PuckOff]

They gave that stiff Phaneuf 7 more years. Is it really the way you wanna go?

Been watching that 24/7. Hard to like anybody on that team (except maybe the coach). Prob best player is Lupul and he's somekinda of a prick too.

Im trying to think in the recent past. Seems that Leafs haven't had really slick creative players. Even when they were good.
So is that an intentional thing or what?

Let me tell you something about the Leafs my dear hockey pal. The Leafs have a gem of a player who is not properly used in the role in which he can really play. I've been following this kid since he was 16. No lies. He's a wicked 2-way player now and a defensive specialist. This player can put the puck in the net on a reg basis if used properly. This player grew up with and played with the 2nd best player in the world and is from the same hometown.

The player? NIKOLAI KULEMIN!!!

I'm not joking. This guy can play. Not the best skater, but he can play and contribute offensively. When this guy gets traded (inevitable because the Leafs always trade their hidden talent) HE will light it up again.

NIKOLAI KULEMIN!!!

 

[PuckOff]

I don't get it. I thought everyone agreed that Phaneuf was an overrated pile of shizz.

It's the worst Leafs signing (extension) of all time. Worse than Jeff Finger.

 

[PuckOff]

also seems that Kadri has ridiculously big feet

Kadri is on the block.

 

[tullamore]

Did the leafs rehire Brian Burke

 

[reno cool]

2nd old timer game went to shootout. They even had the Russian 5 :