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jonas640

#Leafs will split the goalies next two games. Betting here is that Gustavsson starts against New York.

simmonssteve

What I like best about the Leafs this year: Their puck movement and puck support. Their breakout with tight short passes is very impressive.

mirtle

"My eardrum got a little messed up so I don't have much hearing in my left side," he said. "It's not too bad. Everything's fine. It just kind of helps me not listen to Phil here when he's yapping in the room.

"I got X-rays and everything's fine, nothing broken, so it's just waiting for the ear to heal up. It wasn't fun for sure. Pretty painful."
 
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Fan to Jonas Gustavsson at recent Leafs' community event:

Fan: "Jonas, why do you look so glum? Why don't you smile more?"
Jonas: "Because I'm the Monster"
 
He is probably hoping to get on a win streak so he can sign a big endorsement contract with that shit sports drink.

Any pics of his girlfriend again?
 
not really a rumor I'm posting, but Burke was on FAN590 this morning.

- The reason he sent Finger down to the minors was because he wanted to have the cap space available.

- Said he was concerned the 24 hrs window would be a problem if he wants to make a move. Basically from the moment he sends Finger down, the cap room does not come off the book until he clears waiver, and he could not use that cap room until 24 hrs later.

- That said, he does not have anything pending at the moment.

- Said he's not planning to sign any UFA anytime soon to add to the roster, but will be constantly monitoring the trade situation, as any GM should do.
 
Suitors for Richards should be multiple, which will aid the Stars in getting a good return at the always-emotional trade deadline. Toronto, Los Angeles and the Rangers are three that come to mind right away because those are three teams that could be fighting for playoff positioning, could structurally really use Richards and could extend Richards' contract right away with a five- to seven-year, $30 million to $40 million contract that certainly Toronto or New York could seriously frontload.
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http://espn.go.com/nhl/notebook/_/page/buccigross_mailbag_101019/stars-issues-brad-richards-superb
 
It's going to take a minor miracle for the Rangers to stay in the playoff race with that shit roster they have.

I had them pegged outside the playoff picture to begin with, but with Gaborik pulling his Mr Glass routine again and out for at least another 6-7 games, Henrik will have to put on his superman pajamas to keep the Rangers from bleeding points they'll need badly just to stay in the race by Dec-Jan
 
But they are the Rangers and they are run by Sather so even if they are out of it I don't see that keeping them from trying to grab him. The less sense it makes to do it the more they will do it.
 
Richards makes a lot of sense if the Leafs plan on playing Kadri on the wing, at least to start his career.

Richards/Bozak up the middle with Kessel, Kadri, Versteeg, Kulemin on the wings would make up two very good lines.
 
Also something to consider with Richards, I know we all want Kaberle to be resigned, but with that situation unclear, Richards can QB a PP.
 
I guess the best recent comparables for Richards would be Kovalchuk and Hossa who were also traded as rentals:


*Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis for Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen, Angelo Esposito and 1st Round Pick
*Ilya Kovalchuk and Anssi Salmela for Johnny Oduya, Niclas Bergfors, Patrice Cormier and a 1st Round Pick.



Looking at these deals, Dallas can expect a 2nd/3rd line or 2nd/3rd pairing NHL player, a 2nd tier prospect (or two) and a late draft pick in return.
 
Richards doesn't fit the needs of this organization particularly well. Sure, I think he's a great player, but you might as well then unload one of Bozak or Kadri in the deal.

This team needs a power forward winger. If not that, then a brute for the centre. Richards fits neither bill.
 
Brian Burke in Maine tonight to check out UND vs Maine - Andrew MacWilliam (UND's 1st pairing) and Matt Frattin (UND's 1st line). With him is David Conte from the NJ Devils.
 
No. I don't believe they do at this time. Not that there's anything to that, could be looking at kids for 2011.

Pardon me. Derek Rodwell of UND is a NJ pick. He's one of UND's 4th liners.
 
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