TSN: LeBrun: TOR interested in bringing back Andersen?

[JT AM da real deal]

Uncle Leo, Bozak, JVR, Hyman, Freddy, etc.

I just wish we got something for one of them.

I get it though. We gain cap space, but...not really...

They tried to trade Freddy last summer .. no serious offers made .. da league is smart .. aging tender whose reg season numbers are failing and playoff history is dreadful .. this was only alternate

 

[JT AM da real deal]

I don't believe LeBrun.

This is "making crap up" type stuff because the media needs stuff to get hits. No way Andersen is still a Leaf next season IMO.

If they did talk, it's just a courtesy type thing.

Dubie is trying to help out Freddy on his exit .. he is worried in handling of it as Matty and Freddy are great friends .. this could get confused behind scenes by LeBrun .. but bottom line not a remote chance Freddy back unless he gets no offers around league and signs here at 750K minimum as a last resort

 

[egd27]

No, he isn't. It is the GMs responsibility.

Right....and I suppose you give Keefe gets a pass because the PP was Malholtra's "responsibility"?

 

[saffronleaf]

Worried Dubas is going to offer 11.31m x 8 years

 

[Leaf Fans]

Right....and I suppose you give Keefe gets a pass because the PP was Malholtra's "responsibility"?

Hahaha. One of your sarcastic posts. I got it this time.

 

[TGB]

Honestly, how the heck does the PP go so long without being addressed? How can anyone not stop and think "Okay, this isn't working, let's shake this up" at a professional level when millions of dollars are on the line and a single game can cost you a playoff berth? I'm not much of a hockey guy anymore, so I don't really follow the Leafs that closely, but even in baseball you can see the coaches and players trying something different if things aren't working after a month or so. Heck, even legendary players will be benched if they're playing that poorly.

We have some real head scratchers on the organizational chart. Apparently 86 year old Tom Watt, who last coached the Leafs in 1991-92 is still a pro scout, as is Mike Penny, who was a Pat Quinn guy famous for scouting Pavel Bure in the 1980s, as is Cliff Fletcher, earning a paycheque until the end of time.

Maple Leafs Management

In my experience in corporate research, usually hiring structures like that are the result of "my buddy" appointments; ie, the suits above are giving their friends the best jobs regardless of their actual skill or production. Not all that different from "yes men" appointments. I don't really know the Leafs corporate structure because I never liked them as an investment, but given how many old guys are in charge there, I wouldn't be surprised they are also hiring old school.

 

[PromisedLand]

Denmark just got screwed by the ref in the Euro semis; get Freddie to sign now; he might sign a very cheap deal

 

[56 Years No Cup]

No. Don't tell me how to think.

This is all under Shanny, and I'm going to accuse Dubas of doing the same. My complaint is not all that important when you consider everything else.

Since you know the price of Parenteau and Grabner what was it that other GMs wouldn't pay?

 

[Nylander88]

The Freddy experience is done. Good 2.5 years. Bad 2.5 years leading us to now. Could never steal one to get us over the hump. Shaky starter to start every year as well. Great chance for us to go tandem style now and save cap space. Campbell is ready for 1A. Driedger, Mrazek, Raanta, Rittich, Reimer, Dubnyk, Smith, Rinne, Bernier.. there's a ton of 1B options this off-season

 

[saffronleaf]

Denmark just got screwed by the ref in the Euro semis; get Freddie to sign now; he might sign a very cheap deal

Wish we could sign Team Denmark's goalie, seems much better than Freddy

 

[Stephen]

Darren Dreger says Freddie believes he's worth $5 million and a little raise. Not sure if this is his usual work on behalf of player agents and inflating salaries but that's an easy no.

 

[cupcrazyman]

https://thehockeywriters.com/andersen-making-maple-leafs-decision-easy/

 

[IPS]

Darren Dreger says Freddie believes he's worth $5 million and a little raise. Not sure if this is his usual work on behalf of player agents and inflating salaries but that's an easy no.

 

[tronoleaf]

Honestly, how the heck does the PP go so long without being addressed? How can anyone not stop and think "Okay, this isn't working, let's shake this up" at a professional level when millions of dollars are on the line and a single game can cost you a playoff berth? I'm not much of a hockey guy anymore, so I don't really follow the Leafs that closely, but even in baseball you can see the coaches and players trying something different if things aren't working after a month or so. Heck, even legendary players will be benched if they're playing that poorly.



In my experience in corporate research, usually hiring structures like that are the result of "my buddy" appointments; ie, the suits above are giving their friends the best jobs regardless of their actual skill or production. Not all that different from "yes men" appointments. I don't really know the Leafs corporate structure because I never liked them as an investment, but given how many old guys are in charge there, I wouldn't be surprised they are also hiring old school.

Blue and white disease. Joe Thornton playing on the top power play unit lol, Marner being a b**** and refusing to play a different role. Keefe just doing what Dubas says.

 

[kb]

TSN: LeBrun: TOR interested in bringing back Andersen?

 

[rumman]

TSN: LeBrun: TOR interested in bringing back Andersen?

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The older I get, the more I relate to Abe Simpson……

 

[kb]

The older I get, the more I relate to Abe Simpson……

Hahahaha....was thinking the very same thing about myself as I posted it.

 

[Joey Hoser]

Darren Dreger says Freddie believes he's worth $5 million and a little raise. Not sure if this is his usual work on behalf of player agents and inflating salaries but that's an easy no.

I understand that you have to start high in negotiations, but at what point are you doing more damage than good?

If I'm a GM, maybe I think Freddy can still be a decent goaltender, but now I also got to factor in the fact that he's a delusional idiot as well.

 

[rumman]

I understand that you have to start high in negotiations, but at what point are you doing more damage than good?

If I'm a GM, maybe I think Freddy can still be a decent goaltender, but now I also got to factor in the fact that he's a delusional idiot as well.

Hey I think every player should ask for the moon, if they get it it’s the GM’s fault not the players. Having said that the players have to realize they have expectations to live up to. At least that’s how it works on other teams.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Vubas will probably sign him big

 

[Brown Dog]

I understand that you have to start high in negotiations, but at what point are you doing more damage than good?

If I'm a GM, maybe I think Freddy can still be a decent goaltender, but now I also got to factor in the fact that he's a delusional idiot as well.

Freddy always was a mental midget.

 

[Leaf Fans]

The older I get, the more I relate to Abe Simpson……

There is no doubt about that!

 

[Mess]

I can see Dubas bringing back Andersen, as he is a more legit #1 than Campbell and Leafs know what they would be getting.

 

[rumman]

I can see Dubas bringing back Andersen, as he is a more legit #1 than Campbell and Leafs know what they would be getting.

At what cost? Will be a team friendly deal or a Dubas woodshed special?

 

[paulhiggins]

Did you watch leafs this season? it is clear that GREAT goalie is not in Dubas' plan now because of the cap. An OK goalie and our top four scorings enough will be the way to go.

So much for building from the goalie out.