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I actually like the message this is sending to the team. Regardless of how bad they’ve been at times they’re not far from the playoffs. Botterill wants to change the culture and this is the kind of move that says we should be competitive and the organization believes in what they’re building. That’s how I see this move. Make the playoffs and your smart for believing in your team. Selling when your this close sends a message that they’re trying to reverse.

This team sucks. I’ve already asked to be traded.

Wasn’t that the rumor that got him shipped out of Colorado? He was jealous of the attention Duchene got when he felt he was more deserving? While he may have arguably been correct in both situations in a team sport and in a leadership role you cannot let that affect your game or your relationships with teammates.

Does anyone know when a team in the NHL has traded away a top prospect in their organization, a young core type of player and a #1 for one hockey player straight up? Also, who was the player in return and what were the general feelings about the trade at that time? I’m asking because it seems like those were the only trade proposals that many people would have accepted and I don’t remember any.

. If he can give us Lehner productivity and add in stopping every third shootout attempt we can probably pick up several wins right there.

I’d also be ok trading to Philadelphia. They have a lot of good young D and forwards.

I think ROR brings a lot on the ice but if he is traded then I think people will need to re-evaluate what kind of teammate and “leader” he is. It would be the second time in his career he would have been traded with concerns about how he coexisted with the teams star players. If he is the assets Botterill used to upgrade this team I’m all for it.

I like the players but with another extortion draft around the corner I don’t think I want to take on any no trade/movement clause contracts.

I always felt the NHL rigged the Crosby draft for Pittsburgh. Two stories going into the draft lottery. 1) What will Pittsburgh do facing bankruptcy and needing a new arena. 2) Who will win the lottery and draft Crosby.

Isn’t Karlson an UFA?

I look at the Kane trade and think Buffalo will get back three pieces. 1st piece - 1st rd pick, good prospect or good NHL player 2nd piece- 2nd rd pick, decent prospect or average NHL player 3rd piece- conditional first or second based him resigning. Personally I could care less about draft picks and I want hockey players that will help this team this year and in the next few years. NHL draft picks can take so long to develop. Anything less than that return and I’ll be disappointed.

Sit everyone with an A on their sweater. If you’re going to lose this bad at least make a statement about the leadership.

What were Matthews point totals in the leafs two victories? What was Risto +/-? Also, Martin didn’t need to fight Risto with his reputation. He just got into his face. From that point on Risto was less effective and less physical.

I noticed it in two different leafs games where Risto was playing Matthews tough, taking the body and doing some talking. After Martin went up to him and had a few words Matthews took over. I remember thinking Risto had just been intimidated and it showed in his performance.

It’s not going away entirely. Edmonton has Lucic to protect McDavid, Toronto has Martin to protect Matthews and this past offseason Pittsburgh picked up Reaves to protect Crosby. I know Lucic may be a bad example because he can contribute and play hockey but the other teams realized they need to protect their prized assets. We have no one to protect Eichel or even Risto. Last year he was all over Matthews a few times, Martin got in his face, Risto backed off and Matthews took over.