MacK_Attack

The Leafs scouting is light years ahead of where it used to be.

He lacks speed, like any player of that size, but his massive reach more than makes up for it. Plus, he can clear the front of the net with the best of 'em.

If you want a defenceman that won't cost you much, will play solid defensive D, is extremely effective on the PK and can play either a #4 or #5 role, then I think the ideal guy for you is Hal Gill. Plus, he's not a rental.

If I'm Don Waddell, I'd take my chances and keep Hossa rather than trade him for that meagre return.

Bell's out with a fractured orbital bone, suffered in a fight with Ryan Malone, of all people. He's out for another 4-5 weeks. As for his drinking, he's been sober (and has passed random alcohol tests) since the accident took place.

I have an issue with that. He clearly makes contact with the goaltender and forces him out of the net and makes him unable to stop the puck. That shouldn't be allowed. I don't blame Khabibulin for being upset with it.

Just don't ask him to fight. He's a terrible fighter.

He has to serve two 3-month terms over the next two summers.

The neckguard was mandated for goaltenders after the Malarchuk incident. As per usual with the NHL, or any pro sports league for that matter, it takes a severe injury or worse for these types of changes to be made. I'm sure it'll be discussed this summer, and probably at the GM meetings next week.

Vision is the exact reason. I've worn every kind of shield & visor (including none at all) and I can tell you that in terms of vision, nothing compares to having no visor at all. The bars can definitely be a vision hinderance if you're not used to it, but you tend not to notice it once you get used to it. That said, I found it a bit of a strain on the eyes to try and not focus on the bars. With visors, there's a bit of vision loss at the bottom of the visor. It's most noticable when you take a peek down and can't see your feet (or the puck). I also found it harder to track the puck through the visor at fast speeds when it's in the air. Since I have to wear a visor while refereeing, I tend to tip the visor up over my eyes when the play isn't around me for better vision. Honestly, full-face masks won't do anything to prevent freak neck cuts...the cages don't come down far enough and most neck guards don't come up high enough to protect the middle and upper portions of the neck. Quite frankly, I don't think there's much in terms of safety that the NHL can add. There's just nothing practical that can protect the entire neck. This type of injury is extremely rare. It's happened in the NHL twice in the past 20 years (19, really, but close enough). I don't think this is cause for a knee-jerk safety equipment mandate)

You can have him. I'd imagine that if the Leafs don't trade him, they'll buy him out this summer. I doubt he'll fight much when he returns this season due to his eye injury.

His obsessive-compulsive disorder became more of an issue after his injury and he also battled alcoholism.

First I've heard of that?

Here's the video.....obvious warning for those who are sensitive to this kind of thing: http://youtube.com/watch?v=O1xQM1LTGK0

Caught a skate in the throat?

Ante up.

They'll trade any of the big contracts for the proper return. They won't trade Kaberle just for the sake of trading him. The return has to be worth it in the long term.

Too bad Stralman didn't get his 1st NHL goal there.

When in doubt, give it to Mats.

Now score three or four more.

I think you guys would be better off not getting any more powerplays...

The refs feel sorry for them because they're so bad.

Downey & Drake are in for Hudler & Ellis.

Nice stop by Hasek. Mats is a bit snake-bitten lately.