I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that I think Shanahan may know more about hockey than Peddie.Finally the decades of gross mismanagement is beginning to show, Leafs attendance is dropping. The changing demographics of the city are finally making themselves felt (another reason why MLSE should think long and hard before moving the Argos into BMO). Perhaps the fans can be placated with a Richard Peddie Night.
I hope that history doesn't repeat itself. If Nonis isn't Shany's GM, then whomever replaces him better not be continuously overruled. I can't blame JFJ for the rot that befell the Leafs, Peddie was all over him like a peel on an orange. Left to his own conclusions JFJ would not have traded Tukka Rask.
Shoot, will the Leafs go the way of Toronto SC's? I noticed that Leaf fans are older and Raptor fans are younger. Are the Leafs losing the younger generation?Leafs attendance is dropping.
I believe he announced his retirement about a month ago.Question:
Is there any possibility that Nathan Horton could ever play again. I have my doubts since he left it all on the ice for the Bruins. But he's just the sort of character player that the Leafs desperately need.
Any possibility? Yes.Question:
Is there any possibility that Nathan Horton could ever play again. I have my doubts since he left it all on the ice for the Bruins. But he's just the sort of character player that the Leafs desperately need.
And you'd be wrong.I believe he announced his retirement about a month ago.
Can't see him playing again and risking permanent injury to his back. On another note, how difficult will it be to trade Kessel in the off season? His trade value has plummeted and getting a first round pick or a top prospect will be laughed at.And you'd be wrong.
If Nathan Horton retires, he won't get paid.
I compare Phil Kessel to a Dany Heatley. Look how quickly Dany lost it -- nhl gms will see a similar path for another immensely skilled sniper who is fat, out of shape, poor leader and no commitment to his team. Leafs will be lucky if theyCan't see him playing again and risking permanent injury to his back. On another note, how difficult will it be to trade Kessel in the off season? His trade value has plummeted and getting a first round pick or a top prospect will be laughed at.
I would be shocked if Horton ever plays again.Can't see him playing again and risking permanent injury to his back. On another note, how difficult will it be to trade Kessel in the off season? His trade value has plummeted and getting a first round pick or a top prospect will be laughed at.
If he is healthy he is worth his salary but don't think he will play ever again . I think at this point he is just shooting for enjoying everyday life without pain .I would be shocked if Horton ever plays again.
But....there is that possibility.
I looked at espn plus / minus leaders in NHL .. Then clicked it for reverse standings and it is Phil Kessel's line as top 3 minus leaders .. -37, -36 and -38 ..Can't see him playing again and risking permanent injury to his back. On another note, how difficult will it be to trade Kessel in the off season? His trade value has plummeted and getting a first round pick or a top prospect will be laughed at.