Go Leafs Go - Fan Forum 09/10

[mister slippery]

I like the changes to the new jerseys. I definately like that they brought the stripes back. Never liked the previous jerseys.

+1, think they look great.

And, welcome Dion Phaneuf. Shouls be a good leader.

[Jaimoe]

The new sweater (remember the term, which was used for almost 90 years until the Bettman era?) would be better if the old leaf was on front. The modern leaf is bland, just like the team. However, I think Dion was a good choice for captain.

[rubberdinghy]

Sometimes bland is good.

It's a throw back to the eighties....

Can it be a throw back if it's never changed since the eighties

[Kanada Kev]

Savard to Toronto?

There's been more and more talk over the past few days about this. Could be a welcome addition reuniting him with Kessel, but another long-term top dollar contract could also be a burden.

Ottawa's another rumour for Savard, but much less likely.

[hamilton]

Van Ryn to sit out 2010-11.

[PassedOutGuy]

Yeah, thats about right.

[Booche]

Cammalleri was raised here, played in the GTHL for the Toronto Red Wings and on July 1, 2009, showed up at the Air Canada Centre to offer his services to Brian Burke.

"I came down with my agent and met with them," Cammalleri confirmed. "I always loved the city and had a passion for the team here, too. It is what it is, and I didn't end up in Toronto. That stuff will stay behind closed doors."

As he has done since arriving, general manager Burke advertised for size and toughness and apparently thought the 5-foot-9 185-pound centre couldn't deliver those attributes. Disappointed, Cammalleri got on the phone and before Canada Day was done, signed for five years and $30 million US with Montreal. He had 50 points in 65 games and a further 19 in 19 playoff matches during the Habs' admirable playoff run.

The Leafs still haven't settled on a first- or second- line centre and finished 29th. It was Cammalleri's second brush with the hometown club, after the Los Angeles Kings used the pick Toronto sent them in the deal for defenceman Aki Berg, choosing Cammalleri 49th overall in 2001.

"Montreal ended up being the best situation for me and it has worked out well," Cammalleri said.

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phil kessel trade

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