Please explain why Jeff Finger gets $14 million four year contract! Ok folks the July 1st Free Agents Frenzy went as expected. I will only comment on the Toronto Maple Leafs signings. I agree with the Niklas Hagman signing - 12 million 4 year deal. Seems fair to me as he is somewhat of an adequate offensive player. Here are his stats last year with the Dallas Stars: 27 goals, 14 assists, 41 points. I think the Curtis Joseph signing is a Status Quo signing. I am willing to forgive Cujo for his… Continue

I am wondering what the Leafs are building here The thoughts that come to mind is maybe they are trying to build a tough team like Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, or hold on to your hat, the Anaheim Ducks. Sort of like the style that Brian Burke would build. Is there another Brian Burke connection? Here is a look at the players that the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft: 1. D—Luke Schenn Team: Kelowna Rockets (Western Hockey League) 2007-08 Stats: 57 GP – 7 G – 21 A –… Continue

Leafs sign Ron Wilson as Coach before signing GM. What do you think of the lastest developments of the Toronto Maple Leafs? What do you think of Ron Wilson as a coach? My opinion is there were other options to hire as a coach. For one I felt Greg Gilbert (coach of Toronto Marlies AHL) should have been given a shot at the Leaf coaching job. Or give John Anderson (Coach of Chicago Wolves AHL) a chance as the Leaf coach. During the NHL playoffs Don Cherry on 'Coaches Corner' said the reason John… Continue

So how do you people feel about Paul Maurice being fired Wednesday May 7, 2008? Personally I do not agree with the firing After all the way I interpret everything the Maple Leafs are going to clear house of all the older guys, except maybe Sundin; and make trades for draft pics, and in last option buyout these older players contracts. In a nutshell they are going to start from scratch and rebuild in a 5 year plan when all the draft pics develop So why fire Maurice? Dont make sense to me They… Continue

Who should be the Toronto Maple Leafs GM? Coach? Quick answer? I dont buy into all the Brian Burke stuff GM - Scotty Bowman Coach - Greg Gilbert Head is still spinning over Paul Maurice's dismissal Best Regards Michael Grant http://mapleleafs.ning.com