Booche Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 What is more likely: Phil Kessel telling the truth while he's frustrated and annoyed, or Phil Kessel telling the truth after some Clockwork Orange-style mind control from Brian Burke and the player's agents?Yeah, I'm going with door number one.It really doesn't matter if Kessel dislikes Ron Wilson. And, it really doesn't matter if they don't speak, providing Tim Hunter or Keith Acton or Rob Zettler is communicating with him. There are plenty of successful coach/player combinations that involve very little love. What does matter? This: the same afternoon Kessel lobbed his grenade, Jim Hughson asked Devils coach Jacques Lemaire about Ilya Kovalchuk and Marian Gaborik. Lemaire said the two talented Europeans presented similar challenges in trying to turn them into complete players. "They want to learn," he added, "but sometimes they forget everything they must do." As a result, you cannot count on them at certain critical moments in a game.Lemaire could have been talking about Kessel. For all his skill, he lacks the complete game. Wilson may not be Mr. Popularity, but you can't blame him for being annoyed at Kessel's on-ice performance. Why aren't things working out? There are a lot of reasons in Toronto, but the winger must eat a healthy slice of the blame. He wanted to be a Maple Leaf, but is no more a force now than when he arrived. He's 23 years old and unhappy in his second organization. You reach a point where it's not someone else's fault. Imagine Burke's reaction when he heard everything. I'm thinking property damage, followed by some Crown Royal and a "Serenity Now!" or two. Obviously, the GM is tied to Kessel, but, Burke's been unwavering in his support. Meanwhile, Kessel's well aware that the GM is stubbornly supporting the beleaguered head coach, just as much as the GM is stubbornly supporting him. The last thing Burke needed was this five-alarm headache. It's OK to dislike your coach, but Kessel should've thought about his GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 It is nice to see Kaberle put up some points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Nice seeing any of 'em putting some up. Rosehill and Sojstrom score? Kessel actually looked like he was trying and set up a nice goal too.Nice to have the help from the Isles goalie tweaking his knee in warmup and then having to put in a rookie from the AHL in is NHL debut. First two shots = goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Almost went to the game last night. Nassau Coliseum is right next to the client I was visiting yesterday, so I considered it for a sec, but then remembered that it was the fuckin' Leafs playing the pathetic Islanders. I partied in Manhattan instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Beauchemin traded to Anaheim for Lupul and change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 This trade wasn't about lupul. They had to take him, they wanted Jake Gardner. 20 year old and 17th overall pick in 2008. They are hoping there young defensmen can progress so in a few years they have aulie, schenn, gunnarson, Gardner on the blueline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Good deal. Plenty more than I thought they'd get for Beauch.Now, let's see if Burke can make a deal and get rid of Komisarek ... please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakis Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 The fan was saying that the leafs might not be done today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Komisarek & Kaberle GOTTA be next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Komisarek and Kaberle to Anaheim for Jason Blake and Steve Thomas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 JFJ? Is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 JFJ was a better Leaf GM than Brian Burke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Kaberle for Beauchemin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Guigere for Raycroft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Happy Valentine's Day Leaf Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBigTime Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Happy Saint PK day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Versteeg to Philly for 1st and 3rd rd pick in upcoming draft. :chug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 We are going to try to add a player. We have not conceded the last playoff spot. This is what he is doing to Leaf fans: :surprise: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 We are going to try to add a player. We have not conceded the last playoff spot. This is what he is doing to Leaf fans: :surprise: Lol, hopefully not, but it sure is a slow process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 This must be the player Burke was talking about.The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Aaron Voros from the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional 7th round draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassedOutGuy Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Slowly becoming the Toronto Mighty Ducks... how long til Selanne signs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Aaron Voros! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 At the very least nobody can accuse Burke of being complacent. Schizophrenic maybe, but not complacent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 ((((((waits to hear what my opinion of this should be from Dooche Booche, because he knows everything))))))hahaha, great type-o!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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