Why GMs Overpay for Bottom Six Players

Danny Gray
May 15 2012 04:11PM

 

Armstrong was somehow injured on this play. 

A lot of the off season moves in the NHL are about “keeping up with the Joneses”. One of the first things a new GM, or a team with a new owner does is open up the wallet and dole out some cash to UFAs on July 1. This sends a variety of messages. It tells their owner and fans they’ll do what it takes to make the team better. It tells opposing GMs that their team will be tougher to play against next year. And it tells me that they may have fallen victim to the Prius Effect.

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Former Leafs Fantasy Roster

Danny Gray
May 11 2012 12:46PM

 

The One That Got Away

Yesterday over at PPP I posted my "Salary Cap Fantasy Team". While I won't get into the nitty gritty the idea was to build a team that was 1. Cap Compliant and 2. Made up of players from all over the league and over as many drafts as possible. I felt I had a strong entry, you can see it here. But I also found that you could probably make up an entire roster of nothing but former Leafs. I decided to do just that. 

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Good Riddance to Dudley Do-Wrong

Danny Gray
May 08 2012 10:06AM

 

Hello? Yes, this is Dudley.

Many Leafs fans are concerned that Rick Dudley joining the Montreal Canadiens Front Office as an Assistant GM will negatively affect the Leafs at the upcoming entry draft. I’m here to tell you to relax, and maybe even convince you to be happy he’s gone.

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It's Official: The Maple Leafs will appear on HBO's 24/7

Danny Gray
May 01 2012 02:59PM

 

Oh baby. 

Puck Daddy reported earlier today that HBO 24/7 featuring The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings is totally, actually happening. SQUEEEEEEEEEE. For all the nuts and bolts about the announcement, and the new role the NHL’s own production company will play head on over there. For my thoughts on what we can look forward to from our Toronto Maple Leafs follow the jump.

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Resolving Theseus’ Paradox- Introducing: The Maple Leafs Alphabet

Danny Gray
April 30 2012 11:02AM

I am a fan of this team.

My grandpa was a lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. I am a lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Were we cheering for the same team?

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