Trade Deadline

[herman]

So the Leafs did nothing?

They increased the sales of Leaf turtlenecks by one.

I want one.

 

[azzurri63]

A 1st, 2nd and a 3rd for Tatar. I don't mind JVR but what could we have gotten for him. I honestly think Kapenen can be a top 9 or even top 6 winger. What would he be able to put up on one of the top lines with the extra ice time and even a bit more PP time. I know it's tough because the Leafs are a top team and do you really want to make too many changes? I just don't think the Leafs are going to resign JVR so for me I would have like to dump him, move Kapenen up in the lineup and recoup something for him.

 

[rdowdall]

So the Leafs did nothing?

They increased the sales of Leaf turtlenecks by one.

I want one.

I was banking on that .  Plekanec got his for free.

 

[Redleaf]

I think T-Bay just secured themselves a stanley cup

 

[sickbeast]

So the Leafs did nothing?

They increased the sales of Leaf turtlenecks by one.

That's insignificant.

 

[cabber24]

A 1st, 2nd and a 3rd for Tatar. I don't mind JVR but what could we have gotten for him. I honestly think Kapenen can be a top 9 or even top 6 winger. What would he be able to put up on one of the top lines with the extra ice time and even a bit more PP time. I know it's tough because the Leafs are a top team and do you really want to make too many changes? I just don't think the Leafs are going to resign JVR so for me I would have like to dump him, move Kapenen up in the lineup and recoup something for him.

We could finish first in the league at this rate. JVR and his net presence will be a huge asset in this years playoff run. If we don't win it's a better education with JVR in the lineup then without.

 

[rdowdall]

So the Leafs did nothing?

They increased the sales of Leaf turtlenecks by one.

That's insignificant.

Significantly so though.

 

[herman]

I was banking on that .  Plekanec got his for free.

Are you telling me you're his new supplier?

 

[rdowdall]

I was banking on that .  Plekanec got his for free.

Are you telling me you're his new supplier?

I never said I was a *good* business man.

 

[Kin]

I just do not understand this day from the Leafs' perspective.

 

[bustaheims]

I just do not understand this day from the Leafs' perspective.

I do, to an extent. They were never going to make moves to move out pending UFAs, and the prices on rental players were just silly.

 

[Kin]

I do, to an extent. They were never going to make moves to move out pending UFAs, and the prices on rental players were just silly.

Well, right, but the latter is what makes the former so hard to understand.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

I just do not understand this day from the Leafs' perspective.

I've had a lot of highs and lows in regards to how I feel about the Leafs management with Lou, and today is definitely back to a low.

 

[TML fan]

Best guess is the Leafs didn't want to send the wrong message by weaking the team going into the playoffs. Some might see it as giving up on the season. It doesn't make much sense to me either, I'm just looking for any kind of justification for not doing anything.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

I just do not understand this day from the Leafs' perspective.

I've had a lot of highs and lows in regards to how I feel about the Leafs management with Lou, and today is definitely back to a low.

Yup, they acquire Plekanec and then sit on their hands while our direct rivals load up today.

If they're not adding D they should have been a big-time seller today.

This is bordering on being as bad as Benning in Vancouver.

 

[Bender]

I just do not understand this day from the Leafs' perspective.

I've had a lot of highs and lows in regards to how I feel about the Leafs management with Lou, and today is definitely back to a low.

Yup, they acquire Plekanec and then sit on their hands while our direct rivals load up today.

If they're not adding D they should have been a big-time seller today.

This is bordering on being as bad as Benning in Vancouver.

That's a bit melodramatic.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

I just do not understand this day from the Leafs' perspective.

I've had a lot of highs and lows in regards to how I feel about the Leafs management with Lou, and today is definitely back to a low.

Yup, they acquire Plekanec and then sit on their hands while our direct rivals load up today.

If they're not adding D they should have been a big-time seller today.

This is bordering on being as bad as Benning in Vancouver.

That's a bit melodramatic.

Oh look, the water carriers have arrived.

 

[cabber24]

Best guess is the Leafs didn't want to send the wrong message by weaking the team going into the playoffs. Some might see it as giving up on the season. It doesn't make much sense to me either, I'm just looking for any kind of justification for not doing anything.

They got their C? It honestly sounds like people wanted Karlsson of McDonagh or they would be disappointed. Sure McDonagh would have been nice but we can't win them all. We are a strong team with lot's of depth with our draft picks intact. Yes, we still need help on the blue line but an upgrade wasn't available to us today.

 

[rdowdall]

Best guess is the Leafs didn't want to send the wrong message by weaking the team going into the playoffs. Some might see it as giving up on the season. It doesn't make much sense to me either, I'm just looking for any kind of justification for not doing anything.

They got their C? It honestly sounds like people wanted Karlsson of McDonagh or they would be disappointed. Sure McDonagh would have been nice but we can't win them all. We are a strong team with lot's of depth with our draft picks intact. Yes, we still need help on the blue line but an upgrade wasn't available to us today.

Technically the upgrade was available, it's just that the Leafs didn't want to pay the price for it.

I think what is bothersome is that it seems like the day was approached without a lack of direction.  They weren't trying to build for the future or trying to go for it now.

 

[herman]

I just do not understand this day from the Leafs' perspective.

I've had a lot of highs and lows in regards to how I feel about the Leafs management with Lou, and today is definitely back to a low.

Yup, they acquire Plekanec and then sit on their hands while our direct rivals load up today.

If they're not adding D they should have been a big-time seller today.

This is bordering on being as bad as Benning in Vancouver.

That's a bit melodramatic.

Oh look, the water carriers have arrived.

To help wash down that salt.