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I concur, we are all anxious to get better as soon as possible. But we still have to get the best deal possible whether this year or next. Hopefully they can get some good stuff done before the draft. But more important to do it right.

Thank you, though I disagree at least at this moment about Kadri, Gardiner and Bernier. I think they'll all be back and whether they stay or not will depend on the kind of years they have next season and beyond.

If Franson and Santo can bring back a 1st round pick and prospect, surely Lupul and Bozak can bring a fair bit more than that. There is always the odd team that will overpay. Some teams will look at the Leafs situation and say these guys will play better with a change of scenery. There are teams...

With the season over Saturday, we're all hoping the Shanaplan, or whatever you want to call it gets things on the right track. Mark Osbourne I think called the tank right in that it will finally result in the gutting of an ineffectual core. Here are a few of my thoughts on a few things moving...

Did you see Babcock practically have a Torts when the media asked him about the goal Howard let in last night against the Habs? Makes you wonder about how he's enjoy (note sarcasm) the Toronto market?

Gordie Howe hat trick. 1) Casey Bailey first goal 2) Colton Orr's last fight 3) Leafs assist Habs in losing division title to Bolts.

Leafs need to nab another top 10 pick as part of their overhaul.

Thankfully Leafs lose tonight. Now if the Canes could just pick up a point against Phillly, we could actually root for the Leafs against the Habs Saturday and enjoy it.

Agreed, it seems like some of these guys aren't conditioned enough either. The top line disappeared last year after the all-star break as well. Maybe Gary Roberts should be coaching this lot...

One thing that REALLY puzzles me is that the Leafs keep playing Kadri with 3rd line talent. Why Horachek refuses to break up that first line and see if Kadri can get something going with JVR and/or Kessel is beyond me. It's ridiculous really how they are mishandling him...

Unfortunately, Kessel appears to be in some kind of head space where he sees his job pretty much entirely just to generate offence. Perhaps he's been cut too much slack to be anything more than one dimensional, and the Leafs essentially blessed that by rewarding him with a big contract for that...

Actually no, they were embarrassingly bad long before they started stripping the team for parts. The Franson-Santo trade wasn't until Feb. 14, after the Leafs lost 2-1 to the Habs. Prior to that, they were something like 2-15 under Horacheck, including a honey of a stretch where they went 0-6...

According to this article on sportsnet, Bernier is committed to the Leafs even if it means complete rebuild, which it does. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/bernier-focusing-maple-leafs-big-picture/ Nice to see someone is committed. I think he'll rebound and is still number #1 capable. Like...

Not seeing too many options here other than a discussion of Babcock. If it's not Babcock, then what? I guess that's what I was wondering? Who do you think would make the best coaching option? What would be your top 3 choices?

I'll throw out some names just for fun... 1. Mike Babcock 2. Todd McLellan 3. Dan Bylsma 4. Dale Hunter 5. Mike Keenan 6. Doug Gilmour I know some of those aren't very realistic but what the heck...

I am content with the Leafs finishing at least 4th last, which means the worse they could pick is 5th, which means the likely get one of McDavid, Eichel, Hanifin, Strome or Marner. I just didn't want them to finish 5th and possibly fall to 6th pick. Because after the top 5 mentioned above, I...

So say if the Leafs end up picking 3rd. Do they go with what would amount to perhaps the 3rd best centre in the draft (Strome or Marner), or do the pick the best defenceman, Hanifin? If they could land another top 10 pick somehow via the trade route, you might go with Hanifin and then try to...

Horachek keeps going on about the players making an effort. Yet he keeps the top line together no matter what. If things weren't working, Randy at least switched things up to get the team going. Horachek appears like he does no coaching at all.

I believe he has played a game or two at centre for the Marlies. I think there is a video where Dineen mentions that. But the Marlies are fairly heavy at centre with McKegg, Rupert and Froese. Nylander can play any forward position, so it may all depend on who the Leafs draft and what happens...

Ouch, I wouldn't move Rielly for a 7-10 in this year's draft, not a chance. Kessel would have to bring more than that. JVR as well, though I'd be more inclined to hang on to him. I am hoping Phaneuf could accomplish this, though a package my have to be part of a package.