Kanada Kev Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 McCabe ain't going anywhere I think i just barfed a little in my mout http://sportsnet.ca/thewire/hockey/2008/06/25/mccabe_likes_it_in_toront/ McCabe survives purge McCabe dodges the bullet largely because the salary cap hit would be too prohibitive to buy him out. The Leafs would be stuck for about $3 million (all figures U.S.) a year for the next three years and $1.6 million a year for an additional three years if they bought out McCabe. The Islanders are said to be interested in McCabe if he waives his no-movement clause, but agent Ian Pulver says his client wants to remain with the Maple Leafs. "Believe it or not, Bryan likes it in Toronto," said Pulver. General manager Cliff Fletcher has started the purge, putting Andrew Raycroft and Kyle Wellwood on waivers, while informing Darcy Tucker he would be bought out. "We've begun the process," said Fletcher. "We will not be buying out Bryan McCabe." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 McCabe ain't going anywhere I think i just barfed a little in my mout http://sportsnet.ca/thewire/hockey/2008/06/25/mccabe_likes_it_in_toront/ McCabe survives purge McCabe dodges the bullet largely because the salary cap hit would be too prohibitive to buy him out. The Leafs would be stuck for about $3 million (all figures U.S.) a year for the next three years and $1.6 million a year for an additional three years if they bought out McCabe. The Islanders are said to be interested in McCabe if he waives his no-movement clause, but agent Ian Pulver says his client wants to remain with the Maple Leafs. "Believe it or not, Bryan likes it in Toronto," said Pulver. General manager Cliff Fletcher has started the purge, putting Andrew Raycroft and Kyle Wellwood on waivers, while informing Darcy Tucker he would be bought out. "We've begun the process," said Fletcher. "We will not be buying out Bryan McCabe." Pay some young guy the league minimum and bench McCabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Pay some young guy the league minimum and bench McCabe.My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Canucks take Wellwood. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 He is loser, why would you want to play for the Leafs? They are going to be terrible and they have said repeatedly that he is not wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Just cause Im bored...did anyone not notice that the Leafs slide last year began when McCabe went down, and that they picked it up again when he came back?Not being sarcastic either...retarded maybe, but definately not sarcastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Hal, you are probably right, but once again, he is being paid to be a Norris D-man and he is definately not playing like one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Ya, but if were stuck with him, may as well try to find the bright side.Im liking the house-cleaning though so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I also like the house cleaning and the only benefit with McCabe is that he is getting cheaper every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 So if Mats goes, who's gonna wear the "C"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 nobody ... let somebody earn it! or, sign Gary Roberts and let him wear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I like that idea. Earn the "C" bitches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXQ42 Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Wellwood gets picked up by The Vancouver Canucks! See ya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 McCabe ... might just become a stay-at-home defenceman ... REALLY staying at HOME http://tsn.ca/other_sports/story/?id=241720 MAPLE LEAFS MAY ASK MCCABE TO STAY HOMEWith Kyle Wellwood and Darcy Tucker disposed and Andrew Raycroft's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs heavily in question, who becomes Cliff Fletcher's next target? Answer: Bryan McCabe, but it may take the rest of the summer for this move to play out. Sources tell TSN the Maple Leafs approached McCabe's agent, Ian Pulver before the NHL Entry Draft hoping to encourage the veteran defenceman to waive his no-movement clause to open the door for a trade. However, this time, whether intended or not, Toronto turned up the heat and according to sources, hinted McCabe may be asked to stay home, rather than join his teammates for training camp if he wasn't willing to change his mind. Those close to McCabe say he will not be strong-armed and if attempts are made to force him out, a grievance will be filed with the NHL Players' Association. Maple Leafs assistant general manager Jeff Jackson contends there have been no threats. "Neither Cliff nor I have threatened anything," Jackson told TSN. "We've had discussions with Ian Pulver about Bryan's future in Toronto." Jackson added that practical considerations have been discussed with Pulver as well, but refused to go into the specifics. The Maple Leafs would love to rid themselves of McCabe's contract which has three years remaining, paying $6.15 million for 2008-2009 and $4.15 million in each of the final two years of the deal. Pulver has told Leafs management if the team doesn't want McCabe, or no longer values his playing ability then the solution is to buy him out. Cliff Fletcher has made it clear that a buyout doesn't make good business sense as in addition to paying two-thirds of his remaining salary, Toronto would also be on the hook for a $ 2 million dollar signing bonus which must be paid in full by September 15. If the Leafs have little interest in playing McCabe under the guidance of head coach Ron Wilson, then a trade appears to be the Leafs' only palatable option. The Atlanta Thrashers, New York Rangers and New York Islanders all expressed interest in the 33-year-old at varying points last year and the belief is Toronto could find McCabe a new home relatively quickly if he softens on his contract. At this point, McCabe's position remains the same and he has no interest in knowing which teams could be in the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Raycroft gets a buyout. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 niiiiice. This drink is tasting REALLY GOOD now I love this house cleaning so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForbinHood Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Greatest off season ever!Knowing the Leafs they'll probably bring up Clemmenson instead of Pogge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Fuck that Bob, they're gonna land Cujo again Would love to see him as a platooning backup to help teach some shit to Toskala, Pogge, etc. As long as they can move him back and forth between the Marlies and Leafs it could be useful. Then see if he's worthy of becoming a goalie coach or something. Back to havingginandtonicsbythepool ps - fuckoffmccabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Greatest off season ever!Knowing the Leafs they'll probably bring up Clemmenson instead of Pogge...I wouldn't have a problem with that, actually. Last season, Pogge and Clemmenson split the starts for most of the games. I'd rather see Pogge getting all of the starting spots with the Marlies instead of sitting on the bench with the Leafs while Toskala plays the majority of the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I'd rather see Pogge getting all of the starting spots with the Marlies instead of sitting on the bench with the Leafs while Toskala plays the majority of the games.WTF?A Leaf fan with half a brain? I didnt think that was possible......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Don't get all excited - it's only a quarter of a brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 With today's signings, the Leafs organization further cements their status as Canada's greatest comedic icons, surpaSsing even SCTV, The Kids in the Hall, The Trailer Park Boys and even Wayne and Shuster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Good ol' Leafs, always making my feel better. I like Jeff Finger a lot but $3.5M per is ridiculous. Hagman is this year's Jason Blake, he's a 3rd liner at best.Rhetorical question - Aren't the Leafs already stocked with defensemen and third-liners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I like the moves, definately needed to get tougher, and add some more scoring. Also, I am happy to have Cujo back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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