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Berg going back to Finland can be a good thing for all.Family is the most important thing and with 2 young kids having them grow up in their fathers homeland is probably best.The fact that Berg can pretty much play for any team in Finland is a plus.Berg is just not cut out to be a NHL d-man and there's plenty of other d-men that are playing that are worse then him too but with Berg its even more dissappointing considering that he was the 3rd overall pick,so much potential wasted!:(
Cheers
The Insider
3-25-06, 2:16 PM
Berg going back to Finland can be a good thing for all.Family is the most important thing and with 2 young kids having them grow up in their fathers homeland is probably best.The fact that Berg can pretty much play for any team in Finland is a plus.Berg is just not cut out to be a NHL d-man and there's plenty of other d-men that are playing that are worse then him too but with Berg its even more dissappointing considering that he was the 3rd overall pick,so much potential wasted!:(
Cheers
On that note, something really is starting to irk me and I don't know why it bothers me as much as it does. After the game they always have, After the horn and Leaf talk on Leafs TV, and no matter what callers call in and say, just listening to the reactions of guys like Gary Green, Andy Frost and that other dude(Not Rick Vaive) would make anyone believe that this is a stanley cup team. Anyone who calls in and says trade Sundin is grilled by these so-called experts just because they don't believe it's time to trade Mats. I heard a guy call in the other day and complain about Berg and Frost as brilliant as he is :rolleyes: , says that Berg is a decent #6 defencemen on any team and isn't as bad as people say he is. Honestly it is stuff like that, that makes me positive that these guys are basically paid to make the fans feel comfortable with a crappy team like we have and if anyone thinks differently they're wrong. I never have liked Frost, I think he believes he knows more then he does about hockey, and believe he avoids being critical of the team and players unless one of his favorite callers call in and say it, then he suddenly flip-flops. If we win a game and someone calls in unhappy about someone's performance, it's almost as if as long as we win, there's to be no negativity towards this team and if we lose, we should only think of the positive. If you ask me these guys should all really either call things the way they are or step aside for someone who will, hell Dougie Gilmour's columns in the Toronto Sun sometimes remind me of how Damien Cox writes his, but I respect him because he at least calls it the way it is, these guys I'm afraid are only hired propaganda dealers from our good friends at MLSE.
End of rant...
Newfie John
3-25-06, 2:20 PM
Round 2 vs the Habs tonight. If we win, we have slim hopes for the playoffs. If we lose, its likely over.
Madferret
3-25-06, 3:32 PM
On that note, something really is starting to irk me and I don't know why it bothers me as much as it does. After the game they always have, After the horn and Leaf talk on Leafs TV, and no matter what callers call in and say, just listening to the reactions of guys like Gary Green, Andy Frost and that other dude(Not Rick Vaive) would make anyone believe that this is a stanley cup team. Anyone who calls in and says trade Sundin is grilled by these so-called experts just because they don't believe it's time to trade Mats. I heard a guy call in the other day and complain about Berg and Frost as brilliant as he is :rolleyes: , says that Berg is a decent #6 defencemen on any team and isn't as bad as people say he is. Honestly it is stuff like that, that makes me positive that these guys are basically paid to make the fans feel comfortable with a crappy team like we have and if anyone thinks differently they're wrong. I never have liked Frost, I think he believes he knows more then he does about hockey, and believe he avoids being critical of the team and players unless one of his favorite callers call in and say it, then he suddenly flip-flops. If we win a game and someone calls in unhappy about someone's performance, it's almost as if as long as we win, there's to be no negativity towards this team and if we lose, we should only think of the positive. If you ask me these guys should all really either call things the way they are or step aside for someone who will, hell Dougie Gilmour's columns in the Toronto Sun sometimes remind me of how Damien Cox writes his, but I respect him because he at least calls it the way it is, these guys I'm afraid are only hired propaganda dealers from our good friends at MLSE.
End of rant...
Looks like you're finally figuring MLSE out Mikey..
charlio lemieux
3-25-06, 4:05 PM
On that note, something really is starting to irk me and I don't know why it bothers me as much as it does. After the game they always have, After the horn and Leaf talk on Leafs TV, and no matter what callers call in and say, just listening to the reactions of guys like Gary Green, Andy Frost and that other dude(Not Rick Vaive) would make anyone believe that this is a stanley cup team. Anyone who calls in and says trade Sundin is grilled by these so-called experts just because they don't believe it's time to trade Mats. I heard a guy call in the other day and complain about Berg and Frost as brilliant as he is :rolleyes: , says that Berg is a decent #6 defencemen on any team and isn't as bad as people say he is. Honestly it is stuff like that, that makes me positive that these guys are basically paid to make the fans feel comfortable with a crappy team like we have and if anyone thinks differently they're wrong. I never have liked Frost, I think he believes he knows more then he does about hockey, and believe he avoids being critical of the team and players unless one of his favorite callers call in and say it, then he suddenly flip-flops. If we win a game and someone calls in unhappy about someone's performance, it's almost as if as long as we win, there's to be no negativity towards this team and if we lose, we should only think of the positive. If you ask me these guys should all really either call things the way they are or step aside for someone who will, hell Dougie Gilmour's columns in the Toronto Sun sometimes remind me of how Damien Cox writes his, but I respect him because he at least calls it the way it is, these guys I'm afraid are only hired propaganda dealers from our good friends at MLSE.
End of rant...
Frost was at his best smoking Joints and eating Mushrooms on Psychadelic Sunday. Maybe an excess of one of the above is why he thinks Berg is a #6 NHL quality D-man. :nod:
Newfie John
3-25-06, 4:06 PM
MLSE are a bunch of tools, we all know that.
charlio lemieux
3-25-06, 8:47 PM
What a disappointing performance tonight. Can't watch. I am saving my energy and Beer for the second game.
Atleast watching Edm v. Van, I won't be yelling "You idiot!" at the TV every 2 minutes.
Newfie John
3-25-06, 8:50 PM
This team has no heart whatsoever. What would I do to get in that dressing room during the intermission. Other then Sundin, Antropov and Poni, no one wants it enough. Including Darcy Tucker. He usually brings it every night, not tonight. Telly is disappointing me tonight but why should he be on top of his game if everybody else doesn't care? Jesus what a bunch of gutless players. So much gliding, jesus I just cannot believe the lack of pride with this team. It's truely disgusting me.
charlio lemieux
3-25-06, 9:14 PM
This isn't worth watching. Still listening though.
You know who this team is missing right now more than anybody?
Gary Roberts! :thumb:
Ok JFJ, you are officially on my badside! :burning:
You know who else the Leafs could have used this year?
Brad Boyes! :thumb:
Quinn, here's a box. Make sure your desk is in it by noon tomorrow. :talkhand:
The Insider
3-25-06, 9:59 PM
Can we officially close the books on the Maple Leafs' 2005-2006 playoff hopes?
charlio lemieux
3-25-06, 11:50 PM
Yep. Closed til Sept. Gone Golfing.
Newfie John
3-26-06, 11:33 AM
Can we officially close the books on the Maple Leafs' 2005-2006 playoff hopes?
Unless this team puts a miracle together we won't be making the playoffs. Since we won't put a miracle together because the extreme lack of heart on this team, we will not be making the playoffs and its a damn shame because the talent was there to be easily in the playoffs. What the leafs have to realize is that you don't win games by just showing up at the building.
TimmyTabasco
3-26-06, 6:12 PM
Nice to see the habs come thru with a crucial win
Huet is the man, and continues to prove he is the real deal. If this guy had played more, he'd be comparable to Gerber.
That was a team effort by the Habs.
leaferfan87
3-27-06, 5:31 PM
Nice to see the habs come thru with a crucial win
Huet is the man, and continues to prove he is the real deal. If this guy had played more, he'd be comparable to Gerber.
That was a team effort by the Habs.
When did this become the Habs forum?
Ok,what the smurf is going on!:confused: We lose 2 crucial games to Montreal yet go into New Jersey and Philly and beat them both!:shrug:
Midway through the 2nd period the Leafs held the Flyers to only 6 shots but after that the Flyers turned it on and J.S. Aubin was terrific earning his 2nd win as a Leaf in as many games.If Aubin keeps playing like this Telly won't get to play again!Once again Sundin proves why he's the man,keep it up!:D
Cheers
Can we officially close the books on the Maple Leafs' 2005-2006 playoff hopes?
It's probably too late, but they looked like a playoff team this week and especially Saturday night. Three wins against playoff clubs. A 7-0 victory over Buffalo. J.S. Aubin perfect. Who would have thunk it?
Newfie John
4-02-06, 5:14 PM
We're winning, but so is everyone else. We're not making up much ground. We needed those games against the habs.
leaferfan87
4-04-06, 2:03 PM
We're winning, but so is everyone else. We're not making up much ground. We needed those games against the habs.
Yeah I was kinda scratching my head thinking about why they couldn't have played like this last week.
Nevertheless, Leafs lost 3-2 in the shootout in the return engagement. They're resilient, but I fear it may be too little too late.
I really liked the way the Leafs played in that 3rd period,it was good stuff!
We may be out of the playoffs but the future looks bright!Aubin once again was terrific!:)
Cheers
Newfie John
4-04-06, 7:50 PM
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this is classic Aubin. Just watch him any time now have a string of horrible games. He's very streaky and not always motivated.
THE HACK
4-07-06, 11:57 AM
Aubin played good again but lost in back to back shootouts.If he keeps playing like this its going to be a tough descision on whether to keep him around next year or let him go!
Cheers
charlio lemieux
4-11-06, 10:48 PM
We are still alive and kicking. :dance:
Tampa Lost and we won. Yay.
Who else took our fearless leader for the final full week of the season in their hockey pools?
4 goals and 2 assists tonight for Sundin. It may be worth $500 american to me. Let you know next week.
Incase you are wondering, Alfredsson was the guy he replaced. Wooohoooo Come on Money.
TimmyTabasco
4-12-06, 1:51 AM
Jeff O'Neill to retire, over fear of air travel?
charlio lemieux
4-12-06, 2:11 AM
That and the death of his brother, which just made things worse.
Jeff, I have the answer to your problem. It's the CRV method guaranteed to ease any anxiety you have.
Newfie John
4-12-06, 6:20 AM
Sundin was just amazing last night with 4 goals and 2 assists. He really is a true leader. This is crunch time in the season and he has 18 points in his last 9 games. Wellwood had 3 assists last night aswell.
Now 5 points back with 4 games remaining. As unlikely as it is, there is still some hope.
charlio lemieux
4-12-06, 7:01 AM
I remember when I was young the Leafs had to win the last game of the season and Minnisota had to lose. We made it as I remember. I believe that was the year Borje Salming dyed his hair blue.
So who wants to trade Sundin now? I bet his stock is at its highest it has ever been. :D
charlio lemieux
4-12-06, 7:34 AM
I have always said we should keep him.
butterfly_style
4-12-06, 8:33 AM
Nice game by the captain. 6 points . . .excellent.
Did anyone catch his interview on TSN after the game ?
He was saying that on any given night he might have as many chances, with pucks hitting the post, or just missing, etc.
Tonight was one of those nights that everything went right, you have to enjoy them when they happen.
Good on you Matts . . .classy guy
That was an awesome game by Sundin!:)
Aubin didn't look good but he still won again,keep it up!:thumb:
Cheers
Newfie John
4-12-06, 7:45 PM
That was an awesome game by Sundin!:)
Aubin didn't look good but he still won again,keep it up!:thumb:
Cheers
The next game will be very telling for Aubin. If he can come back and finish the season strong then he will make a believer out of me.
Newfie John
4-13-06, 9:35 PM
Leafs beat NYI tonight 4-3 in OT. We're now 3 points out with 3 games left. The drive is still alive.
charlio lemieux
4-13-06, 10:06 PM
What a game. Great showing from My Boy, Stajan. He should have had the hat trick.
Sundin kept his scoring streak alive. Aubin made some great saves right off the start to keep it a 0-0 game.
Go Carolina!
If the Leafs make the playoffs, it would have to be one of the greatest late season pushes to qualify. And on the same note, one of the greatest collapses by Tampa Bay.
Sundin gets another goal his 17th in the last 19 games and continues to lead a team that was left for dead.Aubin with some huge saves kept us in there.There are now only 3 games left in our season so I'm going to try and enjoy these games.Keep up the good work Leafs!:thumb:
Cheers
TimmyTabasco
4-14-06, 1:30 PM
The next game will be very telling for Aubin. If he can come back and finish the season strong then he will make a believer out of me.
Aubin is a good callup goaltender, who will do very well in the AHL
However, I'm not sure he can play well for 82 games in the NHL
The Leafs should take a look at Denis. He would be an upgrade. Perhaps even Hedberg to mentor Telly
charlio lemieux
4-14-06, 1:33 PM
The Leafs should take a look at Denis. He would be an upgrade. Perhaps even Hedberg to mentor Telly
Screw 'em all!!!!
Bring on Pogge!!!!
Newfie John
4-14-06, 4:09 PM
Aubin is a good callup goaltender, who will do very well in the AHL
However, I'm not sure he can play well for 82 games in the NHL
The Leafs should take a look at Denis. He would be an upgrade. Perhaps even Hedberg to mentor Telly
Telly is better then Hedberg already.
I don't think Aubin is NHL calibre either. Not as a starter. As I expected, in his last 2 games he's been slipping. I'm afraid Ottawa could light him up.
charlio lemieux
4-14-06, 9:24 PM
TB & Car just went into OT.
NOT GOOD!!!!
charlio lemieux
4-14-06, 9:29 PM
Car hit the post. Play under review. Fingers crossed.
Doesn't sound like it will count.
Nope. No Goal.
charlio lemieux
4-14-06, 9:39 PM
Gerber stops Lecavalier.
Staal hit post.
Richards hit Post.
Cullen Scores!!! Yaaaaaaaaaaaa!
St Louis hit post.
Woooohooooooo
Leafs only lose one point.
Still alive.
Newfie John
4-14-06, 9:43 PM
Still almost equivalent to a win for Tampa in the Leaf's point of view. The leafs still have to go 3-0 and hope Tampa doesn't win any, and Atlanta wins only 1. Tampa can only go to OT once, if both their remaining games go to OT, the leafs are out. It's not looking good, but it's possible.
charlio lemieux
4-16-06, 7:52 PM
What a blowout today. 6-0 Sabres.
Did get a chuckle out of Peters golfing gesture at the end.
What a blowout today. 6-0 Sabres.
Did get a chuckle out of Peters golfing gesture at the end.Yes that was pretty funny, because I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around.
Madferret
4-17-06, 11:58 AM
Yes that was pretty funny, because I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around.
Yup. It did come back to them.
Yup. It did come back to them.Which proves my point even more. The Leafs blow up the Sens, and then they themselves get blowed up real good. Dude with the sarcastic golf swing will now get his. Its called karma :)
Having an identity crisis there Amoroq? ;)
Did get a chuckle out of Peters golfing gesture at the end.
Andrew Peters is a loser and a nobody!Seriously this guy will be lucky to even get dressed for 1 game in the playoffs.I'm sure Lindy Ruff will be nice enough to let him become a bottle boy on the bench so he doesn't feel left out and if not he might want to practice his golf swing in the pressbox because as a golfer his swing was terrible!:laughing:
Cheers
The Insider
4-17-06, 8:36 PM
Andrew Peters is a loser and a nobody!Seriously this guy will be lucky to even get dressed for 1 game in the playoffs.I'm sure Lindy Ruff will be nice enough to let him become a bottle boy on the bench so he doesn't feel left out and if not he might want to practice his golf swing in the pressbox because as a golfer his swing was terrible!:laughing:
Cheers
This isn't the first time someone on this Sabre team has been making these kind of cocky statements ever since they made the playoffs. From Briere who's played a grand total of 6 playoff games in his career gloating about the Leafs going to be golfing and he'll be playing in the playoffs to Peters and his display last night, I mean, sure make fun now, but in just over a week after your team has been destroyed by either Philly, Jersey or NYR we'll see how funny those statements become.
Having an identity crisis there Amoroq? ;)Not at all, I want all of Canada's teams to do as well as they can. Now if the Gods give us an Oil vs Cow match up at some point in these 2006 playoffs, you will see sig and avatar match. ;)
Anyone who makes sigs or avs, I would appreciate one that can represent all of the Canadian teams in the playoffs. :D
Anyone who makes sigs or avs, I would appreciate one that can represent all of the Canadian teams in the playoffs. :DEven Montreal and Ottawa? :eek:
I'll see what I can do.
Even Montreal and Ottawa? :eek:
I'll see what I can do.CHeers :)
TimmyTabasco
4-17-06, 10:58 PM
I want all of Canada's teams to do as well as they can
The hell with that
I want to see the Flames crash and burn :D
The hell with that
I want to see the Flames crash and burn :DSpoken like a true expatriot. :laughing:
CHeers :)Ask and you shall receive (click)...
I'd use it too, but for me it's ABC.
Just out of curiousity, did you find that online somewhere J.R, or did you make it yourself?
Just out of curiousity, did you find that online somewhere J.R, or did you make it yourself?
I can't take credit for the design. I found the basic template at another forum (i.e. the Oilers' signature I'm using - had to resize it), and changed the colours and added the other logos using Photoshop for the all-Canadian sig.
I can't take credit for the design. I found the basic template at another forum (i.e. the Oilers' signature I'm using - had to resize it), and changed the colours and added the other logos using Photoshop for the all-Canadian sig.
Ah. Good job, it looks pretty good.:thumb:
The hell with that
I want to see the Flames crash and burn :D
Me too :D
I'm praying for an Edm/Cgy matchup. Could happen in the 2nd or 3rd round.. and man, that would be one helluva ride.
The Insider
4-18-06, 10:38 PM
Well, I guess looking at the brightside we finally ended a season with a win rather then a disappointing loss to eliminate us :thumb:
So if you want my predicitions, tonight we saw the last of:
Aki Berg
Nik Antropov
Wade Belak
Tie Domi
Bryan McCabe
Luke Richardson
and...
Pat Quinn/Rick Ley/Keith Acton
Let's not forget the ones who we didn't see either. i.e:
Jason Allison
Ed Belfour
Alex Khavanov
We now can enter year one of the rebuilding stage...finally
Leafs_Fa_Life
4-18-06, 10:59 PM
Eric Lindros?
Well the Globe and Mail had a report on the weekend that Fergy offered him half of what he made this season.
The Insider
4-18-06, 11:07 PM
Eric Lindros?
Where else is he going to go?
Do you want to take him :eek:
charlio lemieux
4-18-06, 11:20 PM
If Eric is cheap enough, let him play on the third line and the PP. $750,000 sounds about right.
Ask and you shall receive (click)...
I'd use it too, but for me it's ABC.Good Job JR, Thanks :)
And with that win tonight the Leafs leapfrogged the LA Kings for the 12th pick. Good job guys ;) :rolleyes:
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