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Got to agree with you on this one, cfern.
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Ok, so color me confused. If the Leafs create a new position of Director/President of Hockey Operations, are they going to fire JFJ and give his responsibilities to the Director or are they just adding another layer of management?
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They'd be adding another layer. But the hope lies in the fact that none of the high profile candidates mentioned would be likely to consider taking the position without being given the autonomy from the board to run the team as they choose. So instead of JFJ having to answer to the board, JFJ would answer to the new person (and thus, they'd also have the sole power to replace JFJ and hire a new GM if they felt so inclined).
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I just read on sportsnet.ca that the Leafs have traded 3 picks to San Jose for Toskala.
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That seems like a pretty good deal for the Leafs, Raycroft just cant cut it as a full time starter, they needed help. As for Bell he lost his way a bit, too much California sun made him stupid I think, coming back to Ontario into a hockey mad city like T.O should wake him up, he's got good potential. It depends how the picks turn out and if Toskala is up to the challenge of playing in Toronto, as usual time will tell.
I also read the Sharks are shopping Marleau around, I think Gainey should have a sniff at that possibly.
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I'm not sure what to think of this move yet. Toskala is definitely an upgrade from Raycroft in terms of talent, but he's 30 years old and has never played more than 38 games in a season, so he's by no means a lock to be a number one goalie in this league. Giving up their top two picks in this year's draft is a steep price to pay...typical Leafs move though. I too hope JFJ does something to get a first rounder back tonight.
*Edit* Alright I've thought this one over now and what the Leafs need after this trade is two things, one to get back some cap space after taking on Toskala and Bell, and two to get a first round pick back. The Oilers happen to have three first round picks, and are also known to be in the market for a defenseman that can play the powerplay. How about Pavel Kubina to the Oil for that 15th overall pick...
) but he's way pissed it's tonight since he watchs every year. I'm DVRing it for him but it's weird to be on a Friday.
