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I've defended Kessel every year but this one. All through the Seguin controversy years. He appears out of shape and lazy, except when he has the puck on his stick. He is essentially an offensive specialist, scorer and passer, nothing more, nothing less. The fact that he is pretty much doing...

The Leafs have been pretty much a disgrace. I mean 1 win in 20 road games for a team with as much talent as they have. It's pretty much a lack of focus and effort. I think Horachek was pretty much bang on in yesterday's interview when he responded to Kessel's comments: They are making a fortune...

That's right, I also called it a gamble. Zacha's rating fell because he got hurt. I've read the reports on all them as well.

I agree with you. I think he was just getting worn out from all his years of hard work, takes a toll. Taylor Hall is probably the toughest of their young bunch, but his hard-nosed play has already taken a bit of toll on him too. Probably a bit of unfortunate happenings as well.

I didn't reference "superstars" in referring to Tucker and Roberts. But guys like that I think were a little more inspiring, with all due respect to Ference and Gordon. Smyth in his prime would have been that type. Not saying he was useless to the younger players, he was just on the downside.

I didn't say who they draft should be based on whose on the team next year. I just said I think the are more good forwards around, so I'd sooner the Leafs tap into them, most likely best players available. Of course, it comes down to whose available at the time. The scouting reviews just seem to...

Not many years when you have a player the calibre of McDavid available. So either way, it probably won't be as dramatic most years.

I'd sooner west coast than east, if the Leafs don't get him.

I suspect not. Seems like damaged goods now. But the Leafs might feel stuck with his contract. I think a lot will depend on how things unfold with the other big contracts they are trying to unload, taking money back, stuff like that. If they can off-load some big contracts without taking salary...

I would concur with this. Not the right mix. Smyth was past his best before date. They others I would not describe as guys you'd look up to per say. I think the Leafs need a few go through the wall guys. Geesh, sure miss Tucker, Roberts, guys like that. They seem hard to come by these days...

While I agree they need everything. I think Rielly will develop into something special and I actually think Gardiner will get better as well. I think one of the other young prospects, Percy, Finn or someone will fit in there, at least one of them. They have a host of others that could possibly...

If the Leafs drop to sixth, that would be a disappointment for sure. Probably worst case scenario (I hope) at this stage. Ideally, they will at least finish in the bottom four. I'd almost be inclined to gamble on Zacha anyway. He was ranked higher before his injury. Has the size and skill set...

I'd like to see the Leafs pick up one more 1st rounder to really get me excited about the draft. With all of the potential bodies they have to move that seems completely doable. I'd like to see them nab a couple of centres. Either Strome or Marner with their top pick, assuming they miss the...

Thanks for the interesting posts crew. I am done with this until lottery/draft time. I can't really stomach to watch my team through this dreary final stretch, maybe if they call up Brown or Nylander or someone I may tune in a bit. I've been a die hard all my life and actually saw their last...

I don't think moving Bernier makes a lot of sense unless the return is really good. I see Bernier a lot like Braden Holtby. Came up was really good for a while, slipped back last year, and then bounced back. I expect the same from Bernier as long as the Leafs can be somewhat respectable...

Glencross goes for a  2nd and 3rd round picks in this year's draft. He's 32 and has 28 points this season and is a rental. That is some serious overpaying going on. I'm glad the Leafs held out with their bigger guns until draft day as a lot of expected pieces have already fallen. If teams who...

Only if Logan Couture or Brent Burns was involved.

Unlike some who are just so disgusted (so am I) they want to see the whole roster traded, I don't think that is actually necessary. I think a culture change can occur by rooting out the main core issues, bringing in or developing some real leaders (i.e. Morgan Rielly) and have a few key players...

On a more positive note, Marlies win fourth straight and fighting there way towards a playoff spot. Getting there for them is important as it give the Leafs brass a chance to evaluate more in a playoff environment. Getting Brennan back was a good pick up no doubt.

Wow if nothing else happens on trade deadline day, the need to get Phaneuf out. He has been just brutal tonight. Actually, the Leafs worst defenseman on the evening. It's hard to imagine there is any team interested. But then Clarkson got traded. Last night, although the Leafs won and he...