How To Turn The Leafs Into Contenders?

[nsleaf]

Originally Posted by mooseOAK

The guys on TSN didn't recall a crash like that for any team in their memory.

Even better. Oh the shame!

[theremedial]

Originally Posted by pucky

Um, no. 1) A change of a couple of players won't make any difference. The team is getting less than 20 SOG and can't defend.

2) They aren't going to get Nash AND Brown if they are lucky enough to get one of them.

Another fan with the rosy colored glasses they refuse to take off. No wonder they're in such a mess.... too many in denial.

Hopefully, someone in the ownership circles will recommend that Burke is canned.

My second list is showing the ensure another tank year. The first list is pretty much a revamp of the team. I feel there is a core in those players kept but I also know they need more size and grit. Nash can be had for sure both he and Brown not likely but that's the kind of talent they need to obtain.

The team at this point is shell shocked and does need a revamp. It's been so long since they were winning they probably don't even believe in each other.

[Leafs24Seven*]

True, but it sure would help if the media actually wanted the team to succeed and NOT lose.

Originally Posted by kihei

This is nuts. It is not the job of the media to be cheerleaders. Lame excuses aren't the answer.

[BLONG7]

Originally Posted by A1LeafNation

Step 1: Fire Burke.

Step 2 Hire Bryan Murray?

[MorriPage]

Originally Posted by BLONG7

Step 2 Hire Bryan Murray?

Close.

Step 2: Throw as much money as it takes to get Ken Holland over here.

[calcal798]

Originally Posted by Beezle

If we get Schultz and both Gardiner and Schultz develop into top pairing defencemen, then I would be fine making Phaneuf expendable although blue line depth is pretty important.

I don't wanna trade Dion till we know that the kids can take his place. Or unless we sign someone that can do that very thing (Suter).

[mydnyte]

I'd offer Dion for Vinnie, and see if TB bites.

We have a much greater need a centre than on defence, and I can't think of another big top center-man that could be had for less.

Fille the Leafs biggest need, and helps TB's D, and makes Stamkos a 1 man show.


Our Top Line:
Lupul - Lecavalier - Kessel

TB top D:
Hedman/Ohlund - Dion

[calcal798]

Originally Posted by mydnyte

I'd offer Dion for Vinnie, and see if TB bites.

We have a much greater need a centre than on defence, and I can't think of another big top center-man that could be had for less.

Fille the Leafs biggest need, and helps TB's D, and makes Stamkos a 1 man show.


Our Top Line:
Lupul - Lecavalier - Kessel

TB top D:
Hedman/Ohlund - Dion

I like Lecavalier, just not how his salary is structured and cap hit.