Pink_Dove
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What a run by my Leafs. Just a shame they couldn't do it earlier but definately some positives to build on for next year. Now if JFJ can sign a solid forward and defenseman we'll be on our way. I'm still not sure you give that big contract to MCcabe. I guess we'll see how the market plays out with Chara, Redden, and Kubina (whom I'd love to see with Kabs and would be cheaper than Mc) available.
And BTW I'll go against the tide and say the Flyers will surprise a LOT of people here. They're far from the 1st round pretenders they're made out to be in this thread especially with Carter, Umberger and Forsberg taking over like they've done recently. They've also got one of the best coaching staffs around, are playoff tested and haven't really peaked yet. If they can get some guys like Kapanen, Nedved and Handzus to contribute (they have before), get Johnsson back on that blueline (basically their number 1 d-man with Pitkanen) and get solid goaltending from Niti watch out they'll be very dangerous. That last thing will be especially key. Esche looked like a sieve today, he shouldn't see another minute this year.
And BTW I'll go against the tide and say the Flyers will surprise a LOT of people here. They're far from the 1st round pretenders they're made out to be in this thread especially with Carter, Umberger and Forsberg taking over like they've done recently. They've also got one of the best coaching staffs around, are playoff tested and haven't really peaked yet. If they can get some guys like Kapanen, Nedved and Handzus to contribute (they have before), get Johnsson back on that blueline (basically their number 1 d-man with Pitkanen) and get solid goaltending from Niti watch out they'll be very dangerous. That last thing will be especially key. Esche looked like a sieve today, he shouldn't see another minute this year.