Leafs Sign Lindros: They have Finally Hit Rock Bottom

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:34 am

Hi to All

Well that does it. When they have to pick up a Guy that shouldn't even be Playing, it pretty much says it all. 10 Concussions so far and still at it. What the heck are they thinking!

I guess they feel he will be a draw and he comes cheap. Sad, sad, sad.

On paper this Team has nothing. What a woeful Season this will be.

Ferguson Sucks as a GM. He was totally unprepared for this Salary Cap & it shows.

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minir

AAF Striker · Post by **AAF Striker** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:39 am

I can't believe anybody would touch that guy with a 10ft pole... The Leafs are definately not in good shape this year.

... and the Wings don't even play against the Leafs

I am glad the Red Wings have done a so-so job retaining players and acquiring Osgood back. They need to sign/resign a few more people and I will be pretty happy. Looks like we should have some solid goaltending between Legacy and Osgood - no matter who the starter is or if they alternate.

Still not sure how the season will play out... might go to a game or 2, but probably not many since they are already providing crappy reasons for ticket prices not dropping....

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:54 am

Hi AAF Striker

You'll notice how they conveniently overlooked the Concussions in their Press Release for Lindros' Signing

I've disliked this cretin since he came into the League and nothing has happened to change my opinion. I won't be watching too many Leafs Games this year i don't think.

The Wings are doing okay it seems, but Philly and Ottawa may be the ones to watch.

The Leafs have offered a 5% reduction in Ticket Prices

They might just as well have said there will be a Free Pop each night. What a joke. A lousy Team at Premium Prices.

The NHL is really in trouble imho.

Luck to the Wings this Season AAF Striker

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minir

AAF Striker · Post by **AAF Striker** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 2:38 am

Sorry, I believe the Wings offered 5% back in "Joe bucks" .... so I guess that $8 beer will be like $7.60 now

I guess I can't say they didn't do anything.... but when in reality, they have done nothing.... lol

Philly definately is one to watch out for, they made a lot of good moves, not quite sure how they managed to pull some of them out...

The Wings might do good, they might fall back to the Dead Wings era, but it is hard to say, just have to wait and see how they come together and to see if the new rules open things up, which I am not sure it will...

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 2:41 am

I havent read anything in this thread because I want to believe its not Eric Lindros, and that its a different Lindros that will be a team player, not delay injuries, and care about the game.

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:15 am

Hi AAF Striker & YoS

Say It Ain't So Joe! That once far away cry seems to echo here as well. Unfortunately.

It's He + Mom & Dad to Help Guide the Leafs to Victory

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AAF Striker
I don't think it will open up the Game either in all honesty. The Scoring should go up but that's about it i think. If the Refs Blow on the Whistle too much, the Game will slow to a crawl and become even more boring.

Me, i still think Heavy Fines to Ownership & Coaching Staff was the way to go to eliminate the Trap and thereby open up the Game. No Player wants to play the Trap, much preferring a wide open Game. Its the Ownership and coaching that force the Players to do so, so penalize them and put a stop to it.

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YoS
I Too mourn this acquisition

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Well off to Bed to try to sleep once again. This Announcement has me spinning like a Top in bed and i can't sleep because of that fool.

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Thanks Guys, see ya in the morning. well later

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minir

Ahren · Post by **Ahren** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:47 am

Well minir, I don't know what to say about this one.

Read a quote on Sportsnet "I still have a lot to give," he said, adding: "I'm really working at stickhandling with my head up."
Wait you're just working on that now? You're 1 medium hit away from a grey matter slushi.

Not a very good signing but I'm still loocking forward to next season.

The leafs dropping ticket prices 5%? Well, They would have to get bad....80's bad before tickets went any lower. Why would they? It is sold out everynight.

Who knows?

Have a good one minir!

sito · Post by **sito** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:58 am

I've heard rumors about an undisclosed equipement company is in the works for designing him a cement helmet. The secret is in the rebar.

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:58 am

Hi Minir,

I have to say I am so glad to see NY finally get rid of him....i never understood why they went after him to begin with..what boneheaded move for the rangers...now even worst for the leafs.

I never will forget when Eric Lindros first came into the NHL and the big stink he made where he wanted to play and then the arbitration NY rangers were trying their best to get him what a mess that was.

It really a shame if it werent for all those concussions he was a superb player

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:09 am

Good Morning Jarngrimr

I'm not too sure that Humpty Dumpty can take them anywhere either. I simply detest him and his Parents for the way they have treated the Game from day 1. At least his Brother had enough sense to take the money and run when his concussions became an obvious problem.

The 5% was as you say unnecessary, as its Sold Out every night, but that may not last forever either Jarngrimr. Corporations are tightening their belts as well and unless their Customers are chomping at the bit to see a great Team at work, then why bother. A lot of dissatisfaction over the Bettman Lockout exists.

I'm not looking forward to this Season at all, as I've endured too many lackluster Seasons in the past. They could and should have done better, much better imho at putting a contending Team on the ice. This is not one imho. The Ticket Purchasers deserve it, as does the City of Toronto and Canada as a whole. Like it or lump it its still Canada's Team, though that is changing as well i fear.

Thanks Jarngrimr & have a fantastic day

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minir

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:19 am

Good morning sito & Ghosthunter

sito
Never happen sito. No room then for Ego Expansion

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Ghosthunter
All he & His Family had to do was go to Quebec and Play, while quietly asking for a Trade ASAP. No one would have been embarrised and everyone would have come out okay from the Trade. Hockey would not have suffered the black eye that it did either. Arrogance!

He was Big & Talented so he never learned to keep his head up as he didn't have to, until the NHL that is where he was facing Men that didn't give a damn what was written on the back of the Jersey. Too late then to relearn the Game and he became a Target.

Yep! Talented & Ego driven, never a good mix imho.

I simply don't know how Ferguson can justify tying up limited resources in a gamble like he is. Lousy Managerial decision imho.

Thanks Guys and have yourselves a terrific day

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minir

nepenthe · Post by **nepenthe** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:20 pm

He was always a marshmallow headed skating chimpanzee. You may include a bad luck charm as well. I am certain Toronto could better have spent the money reducing beer prices.

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 2:23 pm

nepenthe wrote:He was always a marshmallow headed skating chimpanzee. You may include a bad luck charm as well. I am certain Toronto could better have spent the money reducing beer prices.

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Hi nepenthe

I wholeheartedly agree with your response David. I cannot for the life of me understand the thinking behind this move by the Leafs.

I do not think they really understand how much this Guy is disliked by the majority of people. Hockey Fans or not.

I saw a Poll in the Sun today and though i can't quote it exactly, it was something in the order of

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Are you happy that the Leafs signed Eric Lindros?

Yes, he's the real deal...23%

No, he's damaged goods...32%

Who cares?...45%

This is what some of the most loyal Hockey Fans in the world think of the move.

As you say David, Cheaper Beer would have gotten a much better reception.

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Thanks and have a grand day David

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Larry

DaddyLongLeg · Post by **DaddyLongLeg** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 2:25 pm

Hey Minir,

I thought he retired like 3 years ago.

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 2:49 pm

Hi DaddyLongLeg

He didn't, but His Melon Did!

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Thanks DaddyLongLeg & have a good one.

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Larry

nepenthe · Post by **nepenthe** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:55 pm

Eric Lindros enjoys a day at the links.

Toronto Maple Leaf, Eric Lindros sure
does enjoy a good round of golf on a
sunny day. He has been quoted as
saying that he can not wait to play
again next May with all his new friends
in Toronto.

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:08 pm

minir

DaddyLongLeg · Post by **DaddyLongLeg** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:22 pm

minir wrote:Hi DaddyLongLeg

He didn't, but His Melon Did!

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Thanks DaddyLongLeg & have a good one.

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Larry

HHAAHAAAHAA, sounds like the rest of him should too.

I remember when he refused to sign with Quebec (I think it was Quebec) and they traded the rights to him to the Flyers. Man, that doesn't seem like 10 headaches ago. Times flying

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:29 pm

Ghosthunter wrote: I never will forget when Eric Lindros first came into the NHL and the big stink he made where he wanted to play

He was doing that at the Junior level as well.

ScottE · Post by **ScottE** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:57 pm

Hey Minir I have an autographed game worn Lindros Jersey from when he was with the Flyers if you want it.

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:59 pm

ScottE wrote:Hey Minir I have an autographed game worn Lindros Jersey from when he was with the Flyers if you want it.

minir · Post by **minir** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:08 pm

Evening DaddyLongLeg, Cabledude & ScottE

DaddyLongLeg
Then he gave the Flyers trouble and off to NY. A First Class Jerk imho. Times does fly as you say and this clown leaves an odour behind wherever he's spent time.

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Cabledude
This is true as well. Its Eric's way or sulk.

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ScottE
Damn would you really part with that treasured artifact.

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That's our Eric...Well loved by the Fans...Not!

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Thanks Guys and have a wonderful evening

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Larry

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:15 pm

minir wrote: Cabledude
This is true as well. Its Eric's way or sulk.

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:04 am

John wrote:have fun with that jackass in town

You know said jackass?

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 11:37 am

I have always disliked lindros I remember he was playing for team canada and he could have had a breakaway had he looked down at the puck which was passed into his skates. He is oblivous to his environment. THE ONE TIME THIS GOON DOESNT PUT HIS HEAD DOWN!.

minir · Post by **minir** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:20 pm

Hi John & Randy

Well now the SOB has me looking at my feet, but I'm mumbling something like "The FKN @!%^&$# dip**** a Leaf...Unbelievable @!%^&$#"

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Thanks Fellas and hope you have a lovely weekend.

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Larry

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:34 pm

With all this Lindros hatred i'll step up and say something nice.

He played a good solid 10 minutes for the flyers against pittsburg in 96(i think i got the year right)

minir · Post by **minir** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:33 pm

YARDofSTUF wrote:With all this Lindros hatred i'll step up and say something nice.

He played a good solid 10 minutes for the flyers against pittsburg in 96(i think i got the year right)

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Hi YARDofSTUF

Sounds like Philly got their $100,000.00 Dollars worth that night Eh! YoS

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Larry

Ahren · Post by **Ahren** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:02 pm

C'mon bud. Its not as bad as all that. We signed Belak and some defenceman whos never played in the NHL who gonna takeover for Leetch! How can we not lose?

minir · Post by **minir** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:46 pm

Jarngrimr wrote:C'mon bud. Its not as bad as all that. We signed Belak and some defenceman whos never played in the NHL who gonna takeover for Leetch! How can we not lose?

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Hi Jarngrimr

They can at least use Belak in a dual role and he will go if needed. They actually need a couple more like him imho.

I smell Trades Jarngrimr. The only way they can salvage this mess is to deal a couple of Defencemen, like the gutless Kaberle and possibly McCabe, to lessen the payroll and get some size back their and some more grit as well. I at least hope somewhere is hidden the Master Plan that will save this season from the total disaster that it now appears to be.

Thanks Jarngrimr and lets hope

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Larry

sito · Post by **sito** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 1:05 am

Markov and Smith sure would look nice on our defense. We should try to aquire them. Oh that's right, we had them. According to the Leafs management, a full house always wins.

minir · Post by **minir** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 10:11 am

Good Morning sito

As long as there are Bums in the Seats i guess its okay to have Bums on the Ice their as well, Eh! sito

Too bad as the Hockey Community deserve better.

Thanks sito & do have a wonderful day

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minir