Toronto Maple Leafs 2013/14 Season

[Ironhead]

The Leafs open rookie camp Sept. 4 in London, Ont.

The main camp starts Sept. 9 in Toronto.


Head Coach Randy Carlyle will finally get a full regular preseason to prepare the team for the coming season.
He has some new players to get to know. Clarkson, Bolland and Bernier are the ones almost everyone knows about.
Here are some you may not have heard about, D-men Marshall(had a cup of coffee with the Flyers in 11/12), Brennan(Sabres, Panthers over past two seasons) and forwards T. Smith(Isles, Lightning, Pens) and Bodie(Ducks, Hurricanes). Also there will be the usual non-rooster guys(rookies, Marlies, etc) looking to crack the Leafs rooster.




Preseason schedule;

Sun Sept 15, Philadelphia at London, Ont.

Mon Sept 16, Philadelphia at ACC

Thurs Sept 19, at Ottawa, Canadian Tire Centre

Sat Sept 21, at Buffalo, First Niagara Center

Sun Sept 22, Buffalo at ACC

Tues Sept 24, Ottawa at ACC

Fri Sept 27, at Detroit, Joe Louis Arena

Sat Sept 28, Detroit at ACC





Regular season opens on Oct 1 when the Leafs visit Montreal, then Philly Oct 2.
Home opener will go Saturday night Oct 5 vs Senators.

Leafs are in the new look Atlantic in 2013 along with the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning.




Go LEAFS Go

 

[LoveThemGirls]

Curious as to the progress of the last few years' prospects: Rielly, Biggs, Percy, McKegg, and wondering if D'Amigo will ever make the move to the next level. Wonder if Colborne will be able to stick with the team. Really hope that Kadri and Franson get signed before camp starts.

 

[Ironhead]

Rielly, from what I understand, is doing fine. He will have to go back to junior if he does not make the Leafs. Hockey needs some of those 'exception status' clauses for jr to AHL 19 yr olds.
Biggs and Percy are edging closer to NHL.
McKegg, I get the feeling, is easing into that 'never quite good enough for the NHL' territory.
If D'Amigo ever makes it, it will be icing on the cake.
Leafs could use a young center like Colborne. I think he needs a good long look in the NHL regular season.

They are all still in their early 20s. Anything can happen.



Franson, I hear, is ready to sign for one year.
Kadri is supposedly trying to be accommodating. We will see.

 

[saxon]

Interesting comments from Kessel last week when he stated he will not talk contract until the up coming season is over. The Leafs are going to have to try and figure out if he wants to resign or leave as a free agent. I think he's going to leave, he would much rather play in the States and the fact he won't even say whether he would consider staying speaks volumes.

 

[JohnLarue]

Interesting comments from Kessel last week when he stated he will not talk contract until the up coming season is over. The Leafs are going to have to try and figure out if he wants to resign or leave as a free agent. I think he's going to leave, he would much rather play in the States and the fact he won't even say whether he would consider staying speaks volumes.

100% pure speculation on your part
How in the world can you say with any certainty if he thinking about leaving

Better to list his options , rather than guessing at what he is thinking and implying it as a fact

 

[saxon]

100% pure speculation on your part
How in the world can you say with any certainty if he thinking about leaving

Better to list his options , rather than guessing at what he is thinking and implying it as a fact

Not so, an interview in last weeks Sun sports, he did an interview while attending a leaf charity golf tournament, he stated in the interview he will not talk contract until this season is over and wouldn't comment on staying other than "it's been enjoyable since I've been here" Yes it's the Sun's reporter speaking but I have no reason to not to believe that's what Kessel said in the interview.

 

[saxon]

100% pure speculation on your part
How in the world can you say with any certainty if he thinking about leaving

Better to list his options , rather than guessing at what he is thinking and implying it as a fact

The story and interview was done by Rob Longley and appeared in the Sun sports on Aug. 27th. It's title was "Kessel still unsure about future with Maple Leafs".

 

[Manji]

Not so, an interview in last weeks Sun sports, he did an interview while attending a leaf charity golf tournament, he stated in the interview he will not talk contract until this season is over and wouldn't comment on staying other than "it's been enjoyable since I've been here" Yes it's the Sun's reporter speaking but I have no reason to not to believe that's what Kessel said in the interview.

So where in the article did Kessel say he's leaving?

Seems like he wants to concentrate on playing well this season and not be distracted by contract talks... then he will eventually let his agent do the talking about resigning....
Nothing about leaving for the States....

 

[Manji]

Head Coach Randy Carlyle will finally get a full regular preseason to prepare the team for the coming season.
He has some new players to get to know. Clarkson, Bolland and Bernier are the ones almost everyone knows about.
Here are some you may not have heard about, D-men Marshall(had a cup of coffee with the Flyers in 11/12), Brennan(Sabres, Panthers over past two seasons) and forwards T. Smith(Isles, Lightning, Pens) and Bodie(Ducks, Hurricanes). Also there will be the usual non-rooster guys(rookies, Marlies, etc) looking to crack the Leafs roster.






Go LEAFS Go

Paul Ranger is an interesting signing....

He might be a pleasant surprise...

Played very well last year in the AHL...

 

[saxon]

So where in the article did Kessel say he's leaving?

Seems like he wants to concentrate on playing well this season and not be distracted by contract talks... then he will eventually let his agent do the talking about resigning....
Nothing about leaving for the States....

Kessel leaving is just my opinion, he's American and really doesn't like the spotlight too much which is what he's under all the time. I'm just betting he would rather continue his career elsewhere. Time will tell whether my prediction is true. I'm betting he goes to Detroit.

 

[shack]

Kessel leaving is just my opinion,

Meaning JlaR was right.

100% pure speculation on your part

 

[JohnLarue]

Kessel leaving is just my opinion, he's American and really doesn't like the spotlight too much which is what he's under all the time. I'm just betting he would rather continue his career elsewhere. Time will tell whether my prediction is true. I'm betting he goes to Detroit.

As I said, 100% pure speculation on your part

 

[saxon]

As I said, 100% pure speculation on your part

We will get back to this next summer when free agency starts. I stand by my prediction.

 

[shack]

We will get back to this next summer when free agency starts. I stand by my prediction.

You may end out being right, but it is still just speculation at this point.

 

[JohnLarue]

You may end out being right, but it is still just speculation at this point.

exactly

 

[saxon]

exactly

If Kessel has any intentions of staying in Toronto he would be talking extension. It's his last year of his contract and it will be his first crack at being a free agent. The fact he won't talk contract till after the season means he wants to test the market, which is bad for the Leafs as other clubs will no doubt bid him up around $7 or $8 million a season, especially if he has a great year. I don't think the buds stand a chance of re signing him.

 

[gcostanza]

If Kessel has any intentions of staying in Toronto he would be talking extension. It's his last year of his contract and it will be his first crack at being a free agent....

Kessel was a free agent when he came to Toronto.

 

[saxon]

Kessel was a free agent when he came to Toronto.

Apparentaly you are correct on that point.

 

[gcostanza]

Apparentaly you are correct on that point.

Restricted Free Agent mind you, but a free agent none the less.

 

[Bargnani_]

For the Leafs side ... If they don't sign Kessel then they have 6 plus million to offer another free Agent and in a sense it would be like a trade .. Kessel can go out,and get injuried seriously in even preseason ... That is quite the risk Kessel is taking .