I like your ideas dude. Not sure about the Rolston bit just because of the cap...would we be able to handle that?
Sundin is very important to re-sign in my opinion because if we're going to bring in a youth movement (which is really the only option here) they need leaders. Why not develop in the company of the best scorer in Leafs history?
I remember hearing rumblings on Islanders being interested in McCabe's contract for some bizzare reason...and I think he would want to go wherever he can to get away from the Toronto media. If we could trade him for a bag of pucks just to get rid of the cap hit that would be good. I like him and I think the T.O. fans are way too hard on him, but that salary has got to go. That no trade clause is another reminder of the Fergie days.
I'm not too draft educated this year, but I know it is deep, so the 7th pick isn't too shabby. I personally would like a stay at home d-man to develop, but in hockey drafts positional need isn't as important as just taking the best player available. Whoever that is I just hope it isn't a bust. We can't afford to have a pick that high be a waste.
I'm not sure what Mark Bell's price tag will be like, but if it's cheap I wouldn't mind having him as a checking line guy. Always nice to have some sand paper, especially when you have a stable of young guys on the roster like we should next year.
With Raycroft I feel the same as my bit on McCabe. Too much criticism, too much pressure, he needs a fresh start somewhere. I already said my bit on Rolston as well, and Wellwood was really a non-factor this year, so I wouldn't miss him. I really liked him last year on the PP, but he struggled this year. He may deserve another shot, but he needs to produce like he did on '06-07.
One positive to take from this train wreck of a season is we saw that there is some young guys who might be able to play. I really thought Stralman and Kronwall showed that they can play a bit at this level, which is encouraging. Williams and Tlusty both showed a bit of scoring touch so that was good. I think we have some solid young guys who can develop into 2nd and 3rd line guys to provide secondary scoring in Williams, Earl, and Tlusty. The future is looking brighter than it once did after seeing some of those guys look like they belong in the NHL this season.
Just one question. Where is Alex Steen?
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