I will never believe that it is better to swing your stick at a player than to try to avoid the confrontation if you do not want to fight. It leads to too many possibilites that will never be good for the game.
Toronto Maple Leafs 2013/14 Season
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Agreed. The problem for Kessel now is with his actions against Scott and a couple of two handers he used against the Flyers (which Shanahan brought up during his hearing) he will forever be branded as a repeat offender should he use his stick again, which means next time he will get a more severe punishment. He will have to be careful in the future as some teams may send out someone to goad him into a stick retaliation.I will never believe that it is better to swing your stick at a player than to try to avoid the confrontation if you do not want to fight. It leads to too many possibilites that will never be good for the game.
Blackrock!some teams may send out someone to goad him into a stick retaliation.
Only in your mind.Blackrock!
How's your research in the HRD curse coming along?
Have a nice life.Only in your mind.
How's your research in the HRD curse coming along?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenceman John-Michael Liles on waivers ... The curse of getting paid too much in a cap world is it may result in you playing in the AHL . I do like this GM's negotiating abilty when it comes to re-signing their players .
Same advice when attacked by one of the goons on TERB? Or man up and defend yourself?4) Skate away? Or is Scott too fast for him?
Some free advise for you, you might want to follow your own advise first.Same advice when attacked by one of the goons on TERB? Or man up and defend yourself?
Nice to see another thread hijacked by guys pissing on each other.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=433126
Looks like everybody sent down cleared. Not one taker for Liles at 4 plus/per.
It only takes 925,000 off the cap. More moves coming before today's deadline?
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=433126
Looks like everybody sent down cleared. Not one taker for Liles at 4 plus/per.
It only takes 925,000 off the cap. More moves coming before today's deadline?
Can't feel sorry for him, he will make more money in just one year in the minors than I will make in my entire lifetime. He better be buying his teammates dinner every day, I heard that DiPietro did that when he got sent down. I wonder if this contract will be the last of his NHL career, can't see anyone signing him when it expires and he's 35 years old. I'm a little bit surprised that no one took him, I thought Calgary might, they have a lot of cap room and a pretty sparse talent pool, and like I said already, Burke liked him enough to give him that huge contract.
Bob McKenzie & others reporting on Twitter that the Toronto Maple Leafs & Phil Kessel are putting the finishing touches on an 8 year contract, in the neighbourhood of $8,000,000 per season. The deal is expected to be formally announced Tuesday.
http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2013/9/30/4789434/kessel-leafs-close-to-long-term-extension
http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2013/9/30/4789434/kessel-leafs-close-to-long-term-extension
Leafs got him for a pretty good price on this current contract for sure. Hopefully they have enough money to keep decent players around him, I don't know enough about how much the cap will increase for the next 8 years. $8 mil seems a bit on the high side but he's been consistent, I think he'll get 40 goals this season. Wonder what they'll do about Phaneuf, can't see him getting the same money that he's getting now and I also can't see him getting a pay cut neither.
OMG! That is Art Ross and Hart Trophy territory. Will Kessel ever win the Art Ross and/or Hart?the Toronto Maple Leafs & Phil Kessel are putting the finishing touches on an 8 year contract, in the neighbourhood of $8,000,000 per season.
8 mil !!
You have to be the best player on the ice 95+percent of the time to justify that kind of scratch in the NHL.
He was excellent in the playoffs, but... 8 million?
You have to be the best player on the ice 95+percent of the time to justify that kind of scratch in the NHL.
He was excellent in the playoffs, but... 8 million?
Morgan 'The Kid' Rielly makes the team, if only for nine games. We will have to wait and see what happens at the 10 game mark.
Carter Ashton likely until Clarkson can return from suspension.
Troy Brodie likely until McLaren is healthy.
Leafs used to look like Team Euro a few seasons ago are down to 2-3 non-North Americans.
Kulemin, Gunnarsson and when he is called up Holzer.
Carter Ashton likely until Clarkson can return from suspension.
Troy Brodie likely until McLaren is healthy.
Leafs used to look like Team Euro a few seasons ago are down to 2-3 non-North Americans.
Kulemin, Gunnarsson and when he is called up Holzer.
A couple of changes. Hybrid icing and a smaller back of the net. Maybe less injuries this year.
I hope they resign him, but understanding the NHL is a Cap league at a bit less money and absolutely no raise.I also read the rumour today that they might rework Phaneuf contract. More years (at less pay of course) which might help the CAP.
LORD HELP US ALL if they extend Phaneuf!
It is Tuesday !49ers vs Rams(NFL) tonight.
Leafs vs Wings preseason Friday night.
Leafs vs Wings in Toronto Saturday night.
Sunday is NFL day.
Mondy night football.
Then it is Tuesday !
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens
Hockey is back .... in full 82 game season form !
Go Leafs Go !
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.
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.
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".
Well so much for your hoping he would leave Saxon.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.
Kessel will likely be signed before puck drop tonight(if he is not already). Maybe they are waiting for the right time to make the announcement.
CP 24 just annouced Kessel signed for 8 more years (but don't believe everything you hear and see on TV).
