Recalled/Assigned: Colton Orr

[Kelly]

He's put more on the line than 99% of our roster have for us, so a nice gesture I suppose.

 

[buttman*]

This is a nice move by the organization. Orr is not the most talented player -- EVERYONE -- gets that.

He made a career out of sticking up for his teammates and he did his job well.

 

[HOCKEYGOON]

I still love thinking about that game when Orr and McLaren beat the snot out of the Habs

 

[Cor]

This is great. Nice, Classy Move

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Good. Move.

Seriously. I love Orrzy

 

[PureTruculence]

Thank you for what exactly?

This is...too much.

Can you take your clown shoes off for a couple minutes?

This is pure class by the Leafs. Although the way the season went it should have been a lot sooner.

 

[Jerkini]

Would have been nice to see this guy pummel some players in the midst of the Leafs atrocious second half. I'd have called him up sooner.

 

[Erndog]

He made a career out of sticking up for his teammates and he did his job well.

You know, when you think of it like that, it's a stand up move.

Forget what you think about fighting, or that type of player, it's a VERY hard role to play.

He always stuck up for his teammates. Nice for him to go out alongside them.

 

[Cor]

I still love thinking about that game when Orr and McLaren beat the snot out of the Habs

 

[ULF_55]

Good call.

While his hockey skill may be lacking, at least he threw checks and had some bite to his game.

Orr-Prust fight on Saturday?

Let's hope they have a play fight.

It would be too sad for him to fight and get injured at this stage of his career.

Season's been over for weeks, hang them up and live healthy.

 

[gamer1035]

They spelled tank wrong.

 

[Budsfan]

Nice gesture for a good soldier.
Good to see them showing some class during this debacle.

i agree, this is a reward for being a good soldier and could showcase him for another team, for next year.

 

[SprDaVE]

i agree, this is a reward for being a good soldier and could showcase him for another team, for next year.

He couldn't get into the Marlies lineup most of the season. 0 points in 14 games and no fights. Looked pretty bad when he did get in.

This looks to me like a player that plans to retire. Maybe he gets an AHL contract for a team that wants a depth player that can play a game week or so... maybe.

Colton Orr simply cannot fight anymore. Far too many head injuries. He's done. I really hope he doesn't fight Saturday.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

I like this move. Show a bit of class towards a warrior who would go through a wall for this team.

 

[KGL]

What a joke. Well, if they're doing it they might as well do it right...put him on the PP, put him on the PK, make this tank move count.

He better fight someone at least, that's all he's good at (And he's barely good at that anymore).

 

[mcleex]

I literally lol'd

this organization is a joke sometimes

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Still makes me laugh seeing Georges let off the hook by Orr. He was laughing at him. the right hook.

 

[Mugzy97]

What a joke. Well, if they're doing it they might as well do it right...put him on the PP, put him on the PK, make this tank move count.

He better fight someone at least, that's all he's good at (And he's barely good at that anymore).

Gutless post. I think it's his last game and Nonis and him already had a conversation about his retirement. One last time doing what he loves. Wouldn't contribute this to tanking at all. Probably gets 5-10 mins ice time. I do hope we lose tho!

 

[Reddaye]

I think a big part of this that's missing is that this is a retirement game for Orr. They're not just randomly calling him up and saying thanks for being a Leaf. It's a gesture to give him a NHL send off for his last game.

Anyone who thinks this is a "joke" should shake their head. It's a classy move for a guy who was brought in to do one thing, and that's basically what he did. If you were expecting more from Colton Orr it's your own fault.

A good soldier. Happy to see this.

 

[Cor]

Giving a guy that was a strong soldier for us an NHL send off to his caree in a complete meaningless game... means this organization is a joke?

some people

 

[KGL]

Gutless post. I think it's his last game and Nonis and him already had a conversation about his retirement. One last time doing what he loves. Wouldn't contribute this to tanking at all. Probably gets 5-10 mins ice time. I do hope we lose tho!

Gutless? How? What I said is true.

Pretty sad that people care more about this potentially being Orr's last game than they do it potentially being the last game Kessel or Phaneuf or Bernier play as a Leaf. Just goes to show many fans still value the wrong things. People retire, so what? He isn't good enough to be an NHL player and hasn't been for a long time, that's why he hasn't been with the team.

All in all, it doesn't really matter anyway, it's a pointless game but like I said, goes to show the value some fans still place in a talentless player.

 

[fahad203]

I am old school fan so I love players like Orr. Players like him give you a sense of confidence, a little wiggle room for skilled players

I still remember when he broke Lucic's nose and pounded Scott. Another one would be he blooded Macgratten?

 

[Daisy Jane]

Is he retiring?
if he is, he should get a video tribute of all the times he smoked a Hab. On Saturday. that would be nice.

At any rate, no one can say that the Organization doesn't do nice things for people. they didn't have to do this at all, and if he is leaving, thanks for the memories. He'll play his 4 minutes (if that), tip his hat, and call it a career. [maybe]. Some of you are just miserable to be miserable.

 

[Reddaye]

Gutless? How? What I said is true.

Pretty sad that people care more about this potentially being Orr's last game than they do it potentially being the last game Kessel or Phaneuf or Bernier play as a Leaf. Just goes to show many fans still value the wrong things.

Retirement is a little bit different than being traded to another team.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I think a big part of this that's missing is that this is a retirement game for Orr. They're not just randomly calling him up and saying thanks for being a Leaf. It's a gesture to give him a NHL send off for his last game.

Anyone who thinks this is a "joke" should shake their head. It's a classy move for a guy who was brought in to do one thing, and that's basically what he did. If you were expecting more from Colton Orr it's your own fault.

A good soldier. Happy to see this.

Yep. He has more courage in his baby finger than the entire roster combined. Sill/Carrick and Orr will be interesting to watch lol. Montréal is scratching half their roster as we speak. Its the flu.