dudacek Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 On that note, I still believe Murray would have taken Reinhart #1 two years ago even though Ekblad was the consensus #1. This is not a belief, it's an on the record fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I agree Just remember that tanking isn't the goal, the cup is. We got this. I'm liking this optimism from you tonight. True blue melt down has me nervous. He's been trying to dissuade the 'because Buffalo' talk and then has an outburst like he had is tough. It's like seeing your dad cry and realizing maybe everything won't be ok..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I'm liking this optimism from you tonight. True blue melt down has me nervous. He's been trying to dissuade the 'because Buffalo' talk and then has an outburst like he had is tough. It's like seeing your dad cry and realizing maybe everything won't be ok..... That ain't dad crying, it's dad showing that even though he knows better, deep down he actually cares as much as you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 OMG. People, chill. Frankly, the worst thing about this is that the F'N Centre will be filled with annoying TO fans during the draft. Even before tonight, GMTM was saying we might just have our top two lines, few people wanted Stamkos at the price, we were an emerging destination team, and Bylsma's system was making sense. Before tonight, the Oilers had something like 3 number one picks in 7 years, had acquired McJesus, and still sucks. They remain the anti-destination team. I think Murray has a handle on this team, TPegs has learned to step out of the way, and Bylsma may surprise us yet. We have Samson, who has exceeded expectations, Jack Jack, whose potential is jaw-dropping on many nights, and ROR who may very well be better than the Concept of ROR. Just chill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 This is not a belief, it's an on the record fact. I love me some Tim Murray, but I don't think think he's immune from the "he was at the top of our board " cliché after the fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Thank you Sizzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I'm liking this optimism from you tonight. True blue melt down has me nervous. He's been trying to dissuade the 'because Buffalo' talk and then has an outburst like he had is tough. It's like seeing your dad cry and realizing maybe everything won't be ok..... No meltdown here. I'm breathing fire at Toronto, not freaking out about where we are. I still like our core forwards more than theirs, and eagerly await stomping Leaf fan dreams on a yearly basis. Just the whole way the qualitative aspect has played out has me fired up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Murray didn't go there because he knew it was a joke. He publicly called it "ridiculous", if memory serves. You think he didn't expect this? Murray is a step ahead and far more creative and courageous than most, if not all, of his equals in the league. Our Murray trumps TO's Centre-of-the-Universe mentality every day, all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Murray didn't go there because he knew it was a joke. He publicly called it "ridiculous", if memory serves. You think he didn't expect this? Murray is a step ahead and far more creative and courageous than most, if not all, of his equals in the league. Our Murray trumps TO's Centre-of-the-Universe mentality every day, all day. Murray gives me hope. Our top guys do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 With all due respect to our friends up north, I don't think a Canadian team would have Murray as a GM. He's too unique, too individual. There's a reason you haven't seen too many Cups in Canada lately, and there's a reason those teams didn't make the playoffs this year. Too much committee, too much hive mentality amongst the Canadian sport professionals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) No meltdown here. I'm breathing fire at Toronto, not freaking out about where we are. I still like our core forwards more than theirs, and eagerly await stomping Leaf fan dreams on a yearly basis. Just the whole way the qualitative aspect has played out has me fired up.I hear ya man. I'm pissed off too. Leafs are going to be good sooner than later. First time I've had to deal with this as a Sabres fan living a stones throw from Toronto in at least 15 years. Thank god we should also be very good soon. Murray didn't go there because he knew it was a joke. He publicly called it "ridiculous", if memory serves. You think he didn't expect this? Murray is a step ahead and far more creative and courageous than most, if not all, of his equals in the league. Our Murray trumps TO's Centre-of-the-Universe mentality every day, all day. Oh man I love this post. Edited May 1, 2016 by Derrico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I love me some Tim Murray, but I don't think think he's immune from the "he was at the top of our board " cliché after the fact. Watch the Reinhart Blue and Gold video. If it was a fake edit it was cleverly and shamelessly done. And I don't know how anyone here could take your "meltdown" as anything other than frustration at the ease of which the Leaf hand has been dealt. There's no woe is me here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 We sh#t the bed twice and end up #2 both times. Toronto tanks with even worse odds and nails #1. WTF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) Outcome didn't matter to me but all the jinxy mcjinxertons got exactly what you deserved. All this "I know" "we're destined" crap. It's like you haven't been buffalo fans for very long or something. We are lucky we aren't picking 11th with all the bad juju going around. Edited May 1, 2016 by inkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Outcome didn't matter to me but all the jinxy mcjinxertons got exactly what you deserved. All this "I know" "we're destined" crap. It's like you haven't been buffalo fans for very long or something. We are lucky we aren't picking 11th with all the bad juju going around. What's your problem with that number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Watch the Reinhart Blue and Gold video. If it was a fake edit it was cleverly and shamelessly done. And I don't know how anyone here could take your "meltdown" as anything other than frustration at the ease of which the Leaf hand has been dealt. There's no woe is me here. I watched it live and have no memory of this, but I'm happy to take your word for it. Long live Samson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 We sh#t the bed twice and end up #2 both times. Toronto tanks with even worse odds and nails #1. WTF. Toronto tanked more gracefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I personally think the NHL should have had Arizona win the lottery that way the home town kid plays at home and what better way to help out a struggling franchise. They will probably lose Hanzal in the offseason and their goes another one of their better players plus with the West being so tough anyway they really need all the help they can get. All these teams in Canada won't be affected with where ever these teams pick. These teams will always fill those arenas. If you are trying to grow the game in the US this is the worst possible scenario to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I personally think the NHL should have had Arizona win the lottery that way the home town kid plays at home and what better way to help out a struggling franchise. They will probably lose Hanzal in the offseason and their goes another one of their better players plus with the West being so tough anyway they really need all the help they can get. All these teams in Canada won't be affected with where ever these teams pick. These teams will always fill those arenas. If you are trying to grow the game in the US this is the worst possible scenario to have. Call me crazy, but I don't think the NHL should be in the business of fixing the lottery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Call me crazy, but I don't think the NHL should be in the business of fixing the lottery. It shouldn't be and it isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) Your trying to sell the game to the US market. Sorry call me crazy but hockey is 4th or 5th of the major sports in the US. How many times did NBC or CSNBC show McDavid? The game will always sell in Canada but in some of these US cities like Arizona, Carolina and even Florida before Jagr got their these are struggling franchises. Could you imagine what a player like McDavid would have done for Arizona. Ticket sales up and they would have more prime time games for them but he goes to Edmonton and has zero games on prime television for the US market. That's bad for the league in my opinion. Even if Toronto didn't win the lottery they would still sell out to watch that crap team. Geez Shanahan works for the NHL and then takes president of a struggling original 6 team, they steal a coach right from under us and then look #1 overall pick. How ironic. Edited May 1, 2016 by SabresBillsFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Sometimes, I know that I can stop reading at the first word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 This is one of the (very few) reasons I'm glad I don't live in Canada anymore. I don't see any Leaves fans on a regular basis down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 This is one of the (very few) reasons I'm glad I don't live in Canada anymore. I don't see any Leaves fans on a regular basis down here. But McGill, man, there must have been some very beautiful women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) From ages 16 to 21 I was with the same girl, for all the good it did me. It's kind of shocking how narrow my world view was, and how simultaneously intelligent I thought myself. Of course I have another girlfriend now, and she's been in Oswego (2 hours, 20 minutes) for her first semester and Europe for the past 3 months. Because I'm apparently a lightning rod for long distance relationships. But I'm going to Europe for 3 weeks in June (why I can't make the draft) and then she's moving back home and I'll FINALLY live in the same place as my significant other. (despite long distance, new relationship is still really good. I've learned a lot of things about myself and matured a lot, and I just can't imagine my previous relationship being anything like this.) But McGill, man, there must have been some very beautiful women. But yeah, like 6 double takes a day at least. And the marijuana... Edited May 1, 2016 by qwksndmonster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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