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Leafs claim Tim Erixon off waivers

24 years old, former 23rd overall pick in 2009 by Calgary.

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Solid bloodlines!
 
RFA at the end of the year. Good guy to have for the bottom pairing. Should keep Granberg away from the team if someone else gets traded or if injuries hit.
 
Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
Gotta figure at least one D is on his way out by tomorrow.
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They only had 6 defencemen on the roster, and everyone's healthy. They needed someone else and I think that they either didn't like their options on the Marlies or wanted to keep certain guys in the AHL for now.
 
CarltonTheBear said:
Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
Gotta figure at least one D is on his way out by tomorrow.
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They only had 6 defencemen on the roster, and everyone's healthy. They needed someone else and I think that they either didn't like their options on the Marlies or wanted to keep certain guys in the AHL for now.
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Ah, certainly makes it easier though.
 
I think most likely they're going to try to get a pick for Holzer. Second most likely, Polak gets moved for a better return. Least likely, Phaneuf...think he's a summer deal though my preference would be for him to go ASAP.
 
Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:
Let us hope he plays Lou Gehrig to Phanuef's Wally Pipp.
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Come on... It's stuff like this that leads people to mock leafs fans. How in the world does a 24 year old with 78 career games replace Phaneuf? No matter what your opinion of Phaneuf is that's just ridiculous.
 
Joe S. said:
Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:
Let us hope he plays Lou Gehrig to Phanuef's Wally Pipp.
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Come on... It's stuff like this that leads people to mock leafs fans. How in the world does a 24 year old with 78 career games replace Phaneuf? No matter what your opinion of Phaneuf is that's just ridiculous.
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After I take my tongue out of my cheek I'll respond to that.
 
Joe S. said:
Ok I'm sorry... I didn't realize it was sarcasm.
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No apologies necessary.  I don't like using the winkey-smiley so it's anybody's guess what I mean.  Often even I don't know.
 
Highlander said:
Be nice to get a second at least for Polak or team him with Bozak for a first
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Maybe I've been watching too long. Or maybe I'm just having a rough year. I'd look at dumping the entire roster of these losers. First time ever, I can't recall finding one guy I'd really like to keep (like many have said, maybe Morgan Rielly - but I wouldn't lose any sleep if he went too).

I'd take what I could get with picks/prospects and might tell the rest, they're on waivers and will never wear the jersey again and they can take their GM and coaches with them.

This group and organization are an embarrassment. They need to absolutely napalm it (figuratively) to expunge the chronic disease.
 
cw said:
Highlander said:
Be nice to get a second at least for Polak or team him with Bozak for a first
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Maybe I've been watching too long. Or maybe I'm just having a rough year. I'd look at dumping the entire roster of these losers. First time ever, I can't recall finding one guy I'd really like to keep (like many have said, maybe Morgan Rielly - but I wouldn't lose any sleep if he went too).

I'd take what I could get with picks/prospects and might tell the rest, they're on waivers and will never wear the jersey again and they can take their GM and coaches with them.

This group and organization are an embarrassment. They need to absolutely napalm it (figuratively) to expunge the chronic disease.
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I think Rielly absolutely has to stay. I agree with the rest.

Too bad we have to wait for the off season for the big moves to take place. This draft really looks like a juicy one. Burning it ALL down right now, and sinking this ship as far down to bottom as possible could net this team a real nice haul and help start the rebuild with some nice pieces.
 
RedLeaf said:
I think Rielly absolutely has to stay. I agree with the rest.
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I don't. Make him part of a package to get one of:
- a young franchise center
- a young stud dman (some might argue he is ..)
- a young top 10 goalie

They want to rebuild? Then they have to pull out all the stops to get some cornerstones for the rebuild. If it costs them Rielly, you usually can't get something for nothing, so be it.

I wouldn't give him away. I just wouldn't ignore that he might deliver a key asset. I have no emotional attachment to him.
 
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