Lou appreciation thread

[Mikeyg]

Not going to lie, in the summer I was kind of like wtf? man we gave up a third... How old is lou again... etc

But man, this guy has done a first rate job here and I think its safe to say that he has shocked most of us. He might end up being the most important person to this rebuild one day. In the last month he has done more for the organization than any manager I have ever seen.

Thank you lou; what a great man.

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[SprDaVE]

Let's wait to see how it turns out before the massive praise. There's a lot left to do to be honest.

Amassing picks is probably the easiest part of the rebuild, more or less. It's what you do with them that will dictate how it goes going forward.

It's a good start though.

 

[Mikeyg]

Let's wait to see how it turns out before the massive praise. There's a lot left to do to be honest.

Amassing picks is only the beginning.

I mean think about the contracts he moved too, thats pretty veteran man

 

[The Thin White Duke]

Its crazy that we're so blown away with a GM just because he's actually doing what he said he would do.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Lou's job was basically to come in and maximize the value out of what the Leafs had on their roster .. He won't be around when those picks turn into NHLers.

He's doing a first rate job.

 

[Mikeyg]

Its crazy that we're so blown away with a GM just because he's actually doing what he said he would do.

we've been surrounded with incompetence for 20 years in management, its shocking

 

[slozo]

Amassing picks is probably the easiest part of the rebuild, more or less. It's what you do with them that will dictate how it goes going forward.

It's a good start though.

Really?
So easy that . . . we have seen it so often before? How common is that, exactly?

Myself, I think when you're on a sinking ship and trying to sell off parts . . . I think it's one of the most difficult and demanding jobs, to build up value and get good value at the best price you think you can get. It's an incredible skill.

A skill that Lou has in spades, from what I've seen. The guy still has it! He's been impressive so far.

 

[Le Cobra]

Thank you mr. Lamoriello!!!

 

[saltming]

He is mentoring hunter/dubas in how to get value for your players how to run a professional organization and expanding their contact lists.
I'm still waiting to see how he let's hunter run the draft and how he goes about aquiring FA talent, but I feel confident he will keep me smiling.

 

[Peasy]

The greatest is not having a gm that will leak bs rumours to Dreger over and over again.

 

[Primary Assist]

Coin Purse and Lipstick. What a dynamic duo!

 

[Mikeyg]

I still cant believe that he got value back for matthias

 

[Le Cobra]

The greatest is not having a gm that will leak bs rumours to Dreger over and over again.

i appreciate his shock and awe tactics. I love it when the MEGATON announcements are made by The Leafs organisation and not hinted at, leaked, etc. by some media pundit/sports analyst.

 

[ULF_55]

So Shanahan and gang are performing while other teams are thinking.

How can teams not know if they're selling when they're within striking distance of the Leafs?

Leafs first out of the gate might not get the best deals, but they will at least know they aren't holding auction items when the bell goes.

 

[saltming]

And lets not for get the LTIR: Lou's Trick Injury List

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Perhaps a little early to have an appreciation thread for someone who's accomplished nothing of consequence.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

He's worth the 3rd rounder

 

[Le Cobra]

i could see LL getting us an elite player or a 2nd liner and a 1st rd pick for Lupul or Bozak.

 

[ACC1224]

One thing's for certain, he isn't being advised by Fletcher.

 

[Stephen]

Usually the Leafs are on the other end of those Matthias, Polak, Phaneuf deals, so this is refreshing.

 

[Stephen]

One thing's for certain, he isn't being advised by Fletcher.

Fletcher would have been on the other of those smart deals.

 

[rrc1967]

One thing's for certain, he isn't being advised by Fletcher.

he's napping.. shhhh

 

[Duke16]

Which third did we give for Lou?

 

[HarrisonFord]

I swear this management group is filled with the greasiest used car salesmen








....and I like it

 

[I Believe]

He's been proactive for sure.

Phaneuf/Polak/Matthias/Spaling gone before the deadline. I like it.