Brett Lebda signs with Toronto

[T.Low 1,011]

Agreed.

I've always felt he was a respectable 5/6 Dman on this team, he paired quite well with Lilja, and IMO was better than Meech...Is Burke looking to replace Ian White's speed on the blueline?

Now with that said - Burke probably could've gotten him for $1 million per season.

I recall a few ex-Leaf Dmen help our beloved Red Wings to a few Cups

I agree. I predict he's gonna go Quincy in Toronto.

[titanium2 867]

I'm thinking Lebda must know somebody in the Leafs organization to get that contract.

I was thinking maybe he witnessed some crime Burke committed but the contract isn't that insane for him.

I knew it.

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2010/07/brett_lebda_leaves_red_wings_f.html

“The first thing that has always stood out is his skating,” saidLeafs assistant GM Dave Poulin, who was also Lebda’s coach at NotreDame. “He’s a very mobile puck-moving defenceman who will complementthe group that we have very well.”

Definitely the best way to get a job.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Lebda for Norris next year. Following in the footsteps of Quincey and Leino.

[titanium2 867]

Lebda for Norris next year. Following in the footsteps of Quincey and Leino.

Jason Williams for the Selke trophy too.

[Guest mindfly]

Nice!

Take good care of him burkie

[Finnish Wing 110]

I don't think he got that much overpaid. It's just that Holland always signs these bargain deals. Lebda was easily worth at least 1m on the market.

Edited July 8, 2010 by Finnish Wing

[NeverForgetMac25 483]

When I saw the dollar amount last night, this is all I could think of:

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

I hope he does well in Toronto; I never really had anything against him...Just hope he can tolerate the fans/media if he doesn't play up to their expectations.

or the size of his contract.

[shoe 165]

I think its a good deal for the leafs maybe paid him 200 000 more than another team would but what they get back is a guy who is used to winning a guy who has been sitting in the press box off and on and wants to play a guy who can get the puck up the ice and out of the zone i think he can be a good 2nd half of a pair for them.

[Heroes of Hockeytown 694]

He had his moments -- the 2009 WCF, for example. But I'd just as well give any other Dman in the Wings' system a try instead. Costs less and probably has a higher ceiling than Lebda.

Let it never be forgotten that he recorded a goal and an assist in his first two games in the NHL. You were great once Lebda, what happened?

[AtomicPunk 296]

Fine with me....best of luck, Brett. I DID like this guy but more often than not, I didn't.

[Guest nutz2u]

How can Lidstrom leave the game as one of the greatest at his position when people can't even spell his name right?

Hey, what can you expect when a s***load of them don't know the difference between, their, there and there're.

Edited July 8, 2010 by nutz2u

[drewicho 1]

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=29250&blogger_id=1

This is why I hate Eklund. You couldn't possibly say something that's more out of touch. Not even close. And I can read sub-text...this guy isn't saying this stuff just to be provocative and gain readership--he believes the nonsense he's typing. I'm all for tabloid hockey entertainment, but I can't stand the trying to take an "expert" stance and completely missing the mark, especially when I know there are some dumb-dumbs out there who buy it wholesale. Brett LEBDA!?!?!?! Yeah, I'm crying today because we lost a guy who does the same freakin' move every time--skate up blue-line, fake towards center, move up along boards into offensive zone, realize the defense is covering the pass because it only EVER worked in NHL '94, and shoot 10 feet wide, hitting the Belle Tire sign at the Joe.

[Ram 240]

Good luck Lebda. I won't miss you, but good luck.

[titanium2 867]

Hey, what can you expect when a s***load of them don't know the difference between, their, there and there're.

True and could not care less versus could care less. Although I suppose that one is a little more advanced.

[MacK_Attack 108]

True and could not care less versus could care less. Although I suppose that one is a little more advanced.

Standard line anytime somebody "could care less"...

If you could care less, you probably would.

For some reason, a common error I see is the word "loose" being used for "lose"

And of course, confusion between "resign" and "re-sign"

[gcom007 1,465]

I about died laughing when I read Eklunds commentary on the matter.

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Burkie is gonna regret this one.

[Yak19 303]

Lebda had great speed i wish he utilized it more here, he did win a cup here and he did have his moments. Im happy for him, he deserves a raise and maybe he can excel with the Leafs as more will be expected from him.

check these highlights

go to 03/09/2007 (LAK @ DET) 14:02 in 3rd (this Lebda needed to show up more End-to-End with that speed)

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hlp=8471187

Edited July 8, 2010 by Yak19

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Reports are suggesting the Leafs could be interested in Andy Sutton,Willie Mitchell,and Shane Hnidy.Also,other reports were suggesting Burke was pursuing Nikolai Zherdev,which was shot down.

[Bannedforlife 403]

It would be something to see Lebda paired with Jeff Finger.

I wouldn't mind seeing some hot Finger-Lebda action...

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Jeff Finger will be a full time Marlie next year.

[mjlegend 155]

I wouldn't mind seeing some hot Finger-Lebda action...

That sounds so dirty. :banana:

[Barrie 900]

Poor Lebda, he goes from the best organization in the NHL to the worst!

[Din758 371]

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2010/07/former_red_wing_brett_lebda_on.html

in brief he talks about how he chose to leave the wings. my ass he did...

Edited July 8, 2010 by dinverno758