• For users coming over from tmlfans.ca your username will remain the same but you will need to use the password reset feature (check your spam folder) on the login page in order to set your password. If you encounter issues, email Rick couchmanrick@gmail.com

Trade Deadline

L K said:
Frattin + 2nd round pick + conditional 3rd for Gaborik...and Columbus retains salary. 

Why does LA keep getting sweetheart deals to acquire players?
Click to expand...

Well, in this case, it's because Gaborik is really broken down and has not been a reliable source of offence for two seasons.
 
Is Fasching really good? Or Deslaurier?

Seems like Buffalo gave up a lot to get them.
 
Sudafederov said:
Man that TSN TRADEBREAKERS set has to be one of the ugliest, most poorly designed sets I've seen. It's like they completely lost their minds over there.
Click to expand...


Could be worse, it could look like Sportsnet's terrible sets and sportscasters with their 1970's suits.
 
Mt. Kushmore said:
Is Fasching really good? Or Deslaurier?

Seems like Buffalo gave up a lot to get them.
Click to expand...

Fasching is lighting up the NCAA - which is kind of tough to gauge. He looks like a boom or bust type that's still a few years away. Deslaurier is similar, in that he's a defenceman that was converted to playing up front this season, and is producing well in the AHL. Whether or not that translates is obviously the big question.
 
OldTimeHockey said:
Sudafederov said:
Man that TSN TRADEBREAKERS set has to be one of the ugliest, most poorly designed sets I've seen. It's like they completely lost their minds over there.
Click to expand...


Could be worse, it could look like Sportsnet's terrible sets and sportscasters with their 1970's suits.
Click to expand...

You are definitely right about that. The new ownership group needs to overhaul Sportsnet's image from the top down.
 
bustaheims said:
Mt. Kushmore said:
Is Fasching really good? Or Deslaurier?

Seems like Buffalo gave up a lot to get them.
Click to expand...

Fasching is lighting up the NCAA - which is kind of tough to gauge. He looks like a boom or bust type that's still a few years away. Deslaurier is similar, in that he's a defenceman that was converted to playing up front this season, and is producing well in the AHL. Whether or not that translates is obviously the big question.
Click to expand...

Ah ok. Thanks for the info.

I couldn't make heads or tails of what Buffalo's mindset was making that deal.
 
Ryan O'Reilly would be a great deadline pickup for the Leafs. I don't see Colorado parting with him unless it's for a kings ransom, so I don't see it happening, but it wasn't too long ago that he wanted to be moved.
 
Mt. Kushmore said:
I couldn't make heads or tails of what Buffalo's mindset was making that deal.
Click to expand...

Coming into today, they had three 2nd round picks in the 2014 draft. If they dealt the two that weren't their own, they picked up guys in return that are realistic equivalents to those they would have been able to find with those picks, but are a little closer to making the NHL.
 
Is there really anything gained by these interviews with the traded players? I don't think I've ever heard one that didn't sound like the player was giving half-hearted answers while looking for a hotel room online.
 
Nik the Trik said:
Is there really anything gained by these interviews with the traded players? I don't think I've ever heard one that didn't sound like the player was giving half-hearted answers while looking for a hotel room online.
Click to expand...

It fills time. That's what's to be gained.
 
bustaheims said:
Mt. Kushmore said:
I couldn't make heads or tails of what Buffalo's mindset was making that deal.
Click to expand...

Coming into today, they had three 2nd round picks in the 2014 draft. If they dealt the two that weren't their own, they picked up guys in return that are realistic equivalents to those they would have been able to find with those picks, but are a little closer to making the NHL.
Click to expand...

Yeah apparently Fasching's stock has risen a lot so it's just a matter of me being a fan who hadn't heard of him yet.

McNabb was at one point decently reputed so I was a little surprised. Deslauriers came from the same draft but I'm guessing he has since surpassed him.

So at first glance it all seemed like a really weird deal.
 
bustaheims said:
Leafs front office looks super busy.
Click to expand...

Probably for the best given the team is barely a playoff team at this point but it's disappointing to watch the teams around them making moves.
 
L K said:
bustaheims said:
Leafs front office looks super busy.
Click to expand...

Probably for the best given the team is barely a playoff team at this point but it's disappointing to watch the teams around them making moves.
Click to expand...

i don't know about barely a playoff team ..but yeah.they're definitely not going on any kind of cup run
 
coryworon: Told to expect Dave Nonis to address the media in Toronto right at 3ET  Could be wrong but sounds like nothing going on #TSN #Tradecentre
 
crazyperfectdevil said:
i don't know about barely a playoff team ..but yeah.they're definitely not going on any kind of cup run
Click to expand...

They're basically a coin flip in terms of making the playoffs, and the next couple weeks are tough for them. Could easily find themselves on the outside looking in.
 
Here's the image for those who didn't see it:

Bh_OD6UCAAAWiof.jpg
 
bustaheims said:
crazyperfectdevil said:
i don't know about barely a playoff team ..but yeah.they're definitely not going on any kind of cup run
Click to expand...

They're basically a coin flip in terms of making the playoffs, and the next couple weeks are tough for them. Could easily find themselves on the outside looking in.
Click to expand...

i guess that's what i'm saying..is that more or less i don't think they will have trouble making it ..obviously i could be wrong..but that's just not my impression of the team
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top