F.Michael

Given his age it might not be - he's just a kid.

True - however chances are if this kid is an A-hole at age 18 - there's a good chance he'll be an A-hole at age 22, and older.

Was reading the TSN blog on the prospect work-out in Toronto few weeks ago...One of the top Russian players was said to be decked-out with tatts; not sure who it was, but I thought it might've been Kabanov.

Any updates on which rookies he plans on keeping and which ones he wants to deal?

Not following ya?

Well, so no McIlrath..... DAMN!

Dude you're making no sense whatsoever!!!

Why would you want McIlrath when you can trade down, and get 2 Hudler clones in the 2nd round!!!

Don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting that you need to be eloquent etc. to be a good leader - I was just raising the issue that he doesn't always seem comfortable in interviews, but will be the centre of huge media attention.  It will be interesting to see how he reacts.

I hear ya - regardless how he plays the media in T.O. is relentless when it comes to the Leafs.

I can't see him finding a way back into the first round and if he does, I'm sure it will be to go top 10, in which case, I don't see McIllrath going that high, as he's still pretty green and needs development... but with Burke, I wouldn't be surprised by anything at this point...

I hope I'm wrong, but I could see any team from 14-20 taking him  

Chances are Anaheim will pick him up.

On Monday the Leafs will unveil a new/old look for their latest jersey change.

The team will revert back to the jersey worn during the "Gilmour Era" from 1992-1998.

At the same time, they will name Dion Phaneuf the new captain.

So I take it they're going back to this
OR


I like this jersey; these past few years they wore what I felt looked like practice jerseys.


Now are you sure it's the earlier version above, or the gimmicky "TML" shoulder patch with silver lining

oh, without a doubt... he really proved himself a barely capable backup this past season... I'd take a flier on the guy for like 1 mil as a backup, but that's about it... I can't see Chicago finding a partner to take that deal, unless they somehow throw some package together where basically the teams takes on Huet's salary as part of the deal and isn't a bonus to the deal, but a burden rather...

***DISCLAIMER - I'm not actually suggesting this, just using it as an example***
Huet, Sharp and a late level pick to Toronto for a prospect and a pick

In other words, basically moving one of their coveted pieces in exchange for a prospect, pick and salary dump, and the only way they'll give them to another team, is by taking Huet's ridiculous contract along with it...

My buddy (a die-hard Hawks fan), and I were discussing the Huet situation...We both came to the conclusion that if the Hawks were to find a rival to dump Huet, and his salary - the Hawks would most likely also have to give up their 1st round pick in this years draft as well, and in return the Hawks would most likely get nothing more than a 3rd, or 4th round pick.

I agree with this more or less, but I think they're starting to focus on size more than they had in the past during the draft

I certainly hope Holland/Nill focus more on size; I'm tired of seeing a team full of 5 feet somethings getting pushed around...Our D in particular can use some nastiness.

If what some scouts say is true of McIlrath (potential to be somewhere in between a Derian Hatcher, and Chris Pronger), and he's available - I hope he'll then be a Red Wing, but I won't hold my breath.

Vladdy was a man amongst men in an era when men, not a bunch of whiney, diving ballerinas, played hockey.

Remembering Vlad only reminds me how much the league sucks now compared to then.

Just wish we could've seen Vladdy smash poor Cindy at center ice.

MAYbe we will, MAYbe we won't...

Oh - a wise guy huh?

I'm certain Moe, Curly, and Shemp Howard wouldn't let ya slip anything by them!...Not one thing!...Nill I tell ya!

Seems you came to this conclusion with relative Eaves.

Who's manning the Helm of this ship?

With adequate winds, and numerous cases of Miller we could wind up in Holland.

What about tropical storm Nystrom?

If we're lucky Hurricane Hudler will shift direction - heading south into Florida...With a change of the barometric pressure we could potentially see a light sprinkling of St.Louis heading our way instead.

I haven't a clue.

we're trading all of our draft picks for kaberle

With the Lidstrom/Kaberle combo the Red wings would be unstoppable!!!