tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post114192930830084021..comments2024-03-20T03:15:12.761-04:00Comments on Battle of Ontario: Trade TallyThe Muppethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653735594516326620noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1142035027722021492006-03-10T18:57:00.000-05:002006-03-10T18:57:00.000-05:00I don't buy the argument that Leaf fans won't tole...I don't buy the argument that Leaf fans won't tolerate a rebuilding period. They tolerated the 80's - what's a few years out of contention?<BR/><BR/>The idea that Leaf fans are too impatient for a youth movement seems to go hand in hand with the notion that all Leaf fans are blind, naive and hopelessly sold on the belief that the team is a contender. Like most Leaf stereotypes, it's nonsense. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1142030534102549552006-03-10T17:42:00.000-05:002006-03-10T17:42:00.000-05:00The same could be said about Ottawa 5-0.If the Sen...The same could be said about Ottawa 5-0.If the Sens fail in the early rounds,I think the fans will expect a change of direction as well.Because of the salary cap we fans will have to get used to players coming and going,but if the team doesn't produce we should demand change just as quickly.It's fine to be a loyal fan but we are also the customer.I think the NHL is getting it,we should too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1142026025993485462006-03-10T16:27:00.000-05:002006-03-10T16:27:00.000-05:00The thing is, as impatient as most Leafs fans are ...The thing is, as impatient as most Leafs fans are (too to see the team win/make the playoffs), I think most of them are now ready to see them start over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1142014799511194722006-03-10T13:19:00.000-05:002006-03-10T13:19:00.000-05:00Well JFJ can't come out and say the team is screwe...Well JFJ can't come out and say the team is screwed. First off his team would just die a quicker death than they are already dying. Secondly, if he does that it doesn't look good on MLSE and they're share price or what not will go down (Not sure if they are traded on a market) Your boss has to be positive even through the roughest times, or else you lose all credibility with the public.<BR/><BR/>Yodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11534106045598804424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1142009472384905902006-03-10T11:51:00.000-05:002006-03-10T11:51:00.000-05:00JFJ, well, he said a lot of the same things during...JFJ, well, he said a lot of the same things during the summer when the FA market opened up and he didn't do much. There were some really defensive posts on the Leaf's official site by their pet 'columnist' to the effect that 'you're not the GM, don't judge him'. Look at that site now: http://www.mapleleafs.com/news/news.asp?story_id=1926 and even he's admitting the team's screwed.<BR/>Basically, Jamesohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789882865184599450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1142008065358734842006-03-10T11:27:00.000-05:002006-03-10T11:27:00.000-05:00Carolina's a solid team, no question. Actually tho...Carolina's a solid team, no question. <BR/><BR/>Actually though, Atlanta is the only team in the East I'd like the Sens to avoid. The Sens have played them soft so far this year and the Hossa/Heatley thing could be a bit of a distraction. <BR/><BR/>If Tampa had picked up a goaltender and/or some Leafs with experience beating the Sens in the playoffs, I might be worried.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1142005007293566402006-03-10T10:36:00.000-05:002006-03-10T10:36:00.000-05:00Ottawa has enough grit? Arnason doesn't much more ...Ottawa has enough grit? Arnason doesn't much more grit to the team? Ottawa is a flashy talented team; they don't necessarily rely on grit to win games.<BR/><BR/>I think Recchi would be a better fit for the Sens but I think it would have cost them to much and maybe his leadership wouldn't have been good in the dressing room as well. Arnason will be a steady player, won't make the team anymore of aYodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11534106045598804424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1142004806646858862006-03-10T10:33:00.000-05:002006-03-10T10:33:00.000-05:00...here's a quote from John Ferguson responding to......here's a quote from John Ferguson responding to his lack of activity before the deadline: "We like where we're situated both this season going forward and next season and beyond." <BR/>Can any of you leaf fans tell me what's he's smoking?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141945662196728232006-03-09T18:07:00.000-05:002006-03-09T18:07:00.000-05:00Seeing that Olie signed,Arnason is a good trade.Ca...Seeing that Olie signed,Arnason is a good trade.Carolina is good but not the same without Cole so I hope the Leafs meet them in the first round even tho golf seems more likely for the blue team.<BR/>At least Ottawa has enough "grit to make the playoffs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141943037902518532006-03-09T17:23:00.000-05:002006-03-09T17:23:00.000-05:00Arnason has way more upside?2002-03: 19g, 39 point...Arnason has way more upside?<BR/><BR/>2002-03: 19g, 39 points<BR/>2003-04: 22g, 55 points<BR/>2005-06: 13g, 41 points<BR/><BR/>To me it looks like Arnason is becoming a 20 goal, 50 point guy. It sounds like you have another Todd White on your hands. I think that would be a pretty good comparison really except that White probably gives more consistant effort than Arnason. Not a bad player, but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141941991073040722006-03-09T17:06:00.000-05:002006-03-09T17:06:00.000-05:00Ok, crazy. Ottawa traded a little of the future fo...Ok, crazy. <BR/><BR/>Ottawa traded a little of the future for a little of now without losing any of the now they already had. They picked up a backup to their backup goalie and extra depth on defense. For basically free.<BR/><BR/>I'll take my team over your dream anyday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141941772670297262006-03-09T17:02:00.000-05:002006-03-09T17:02:00.000-05:00Recchi has grit?TML is full of leadership and grit...Recchi has grit?<BR/><BR/>TML is full of leadership and grit this year? <BR/><BR/>Roberts, Peca, Shanahan, Simon, Conroy, Draper, Brind'Amour, Smyth, Mellanby ... etc.<BR/><BR/>That's gamebreaking grit and that's the type of player OTT needed.<BR/><BR/>Regardless, Arnason was a good pickup. Bochenski was riding Spezza's coat tail anyways. I don't think he'll amount to much. Way more up side toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141941485547996942006-03-09T16:58:00.000-05:002006-03-09T16:58:00.000-05:00Call me crazy but I don't call 24 goals and 57 poi...Call me crazy but I don't call 24 goals and 57 points doing nothing. If he were traded to Ottawa he would be the teams second most important forward (after Alfredsson) going into the playoffs. Spezza and Heatley have just had far too many dissapearing acts over the past 2 months and if I were a Senators fan I would be worried about that come playoff time. I'd be worried about the same thing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141939769389749092006-03-09T16:29:00.000-05:002006-03-09T16:29:00.000-05:00Recchi has got grit and experience and has done ex...Recchi has got grit and experience and has done exactly zero with it this year.<BR/><BR/>TML is full of leadership and grit and experience and they're looking at .700-.800 hockey if they want to make the playoffs this year.<BR/><BR/>Arnason is not much of a player on the Hawks but he looks like the type that could breakout under a new coach and with a winning team. He might be another Bochenski, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141939496171479112006-03-09T16:24:00.000-05:002006-03-09T16:24:00.000-05:00Can anyone tell me what Arnason brings to the Sena...Can anyone tell me what Arnason brings to the Senators that Vermette and Eaves don't? I like Arnason as a player but he isn't what Ottawa needs. The last thing Ottawa needed was a skilled, soft, unproven forward with little or no playoff experience and certainly no playoff success. They really needed a veteren or someone who could provide some grit and leadership. This team is no better than Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141938092392231402006-03-09T16:01:00.000-05:002006-03-09T16:01:00.000-05:00He's apparently a handful though. Hopefully he get...He's apparently a handful though. Hopefully he gets inspired by the winners around him rather than becoming poison in the locker room.<BR/><BR/>If they can get another line firing though, the Sens are gonna be pretty damn hard to stop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141937863738813642006-03-09T15:57:00.000-05:002006-03-09T15:57:00.000-05:00Sweet offensive pick-up (+5 on the Hawks?). Be nic...Sweet offensive pick-up (+5 on the Hawks?). Be nice to get a guy that can take clutch draws - Arnason's face off % is lower than the Sens notoriously shitty 50%.Jay Jardinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982732708657238174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141936020992200702006-03-09T15:27:00.000-05:002006-03-09T15:27:00.000-05:00Supposedly Chicago wasn't too keen on giving Arnas...Supposedly Chicago wasn't too keen on giving Arnason a qualifying offer - a raise from 1.2mil current salary.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194666266088544008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1141935464605678262006-03-09T15:17:00.000-05:002006-03-09T15:17:00.000-05:00Arnason for BochenskiAlso, Brad Norton.What the he...Arnason for Bochenski<BR/><BR/>Also, Brad Norton.<BR/><BR/><BR/>What the hell are the Leafs thinking? That should make a trade for a clue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com