Due to the large population in Toronto, the downtown core will offer many purses and handbags for him to chose from.
Confirmed with Link: [TOR/COL] Ryan O'Byrne for 2014 4th Round Pick
- Thread starter Schenn
- Start date
Due to the large population in Toronto, the downtown core will offer many purses and handbags for him to chose from.
zeke
The Dube Abides
- Mar 14, 2005
- 66,937
- 36,957
I don't get why people don't like Kostka.
The guy has been rock steady back there, without the benefit of the sheltered minutes guys like Fraser and Franson get.
I don't either. Admittedly he may have tailed off a bit since the start of the season, but not much more could be expected of him. I think its a reputation thing. He's not a highly touted prospect who had lofty expectations, so some folk are quick to write him off. As a 6th/7th depth defender on our team, he's done a great job.
I don't mind Kostka, but he is so bad in the offensive zone. I understand that someone has to play the point on the powerplay units, but he always kills the momentum by missing passes or faking shots at the blueline.
If Carlyle didn't insist on putting him on the powerplay, I'd probably be more in favour of him being a regular player. He's steady in the defensive zone for the most part though.
The Winter Soldier
Registered User
- Apr 4, 2011
- 70,806
- 21,012
After years of watching defencemen trade chances while pinching while we give up goals that had us 29th and 30th in GA in the league, it mystifies me also, why this guy gets so much hate?
We can go back to Lebda, Komi, Schenn, Kaberle, and lead the NHL in most goals against. There's a reason why we cut our goals against this year, and it's no coincidence we are likely making the playoffs the 1st time in since we changed regimes in the Burke era because of D men like Kostka and Fraser.
Murphy Blue
Live blue
O'Byrne must have heard we had some free wallets. 
Edit: Also, it would have been better to sign Ranger to a contract for the playoffs. He must really not be into playing in the NHL right now.
Edit: Also, it would have been better to sign Ranger to a contract for the playoffs. He must really not be into playing in the NHL right now.
Last edited:
SpeakerForTheDead
Registered User
I also think Ranger would have to go through waivers if he signed now.O'Byrne must have heard we had some free wallets.
Edit: Also, it would have been better to sign Ranger to a contract for the playoffs. He must really not be into playing in the NHL right now.
Duffman955
Registered User
- Mar 4, 2010
- 14,634
- 3,981
Kostka would be fine if he skated faster. Right now, his combination of strength*speed is not very good.
If he can skate faster and work on strength, he would would be a fine top 4 Dman
If he can skate faster and work on strength, he would would be a fine top 4 Dman
ShLou Foot
6-8-5-13
HAHA, Ok you show me a team(s) that have won a Stanley cup with a goalie that had NO playoff experience.( And don't bring up JR's run with the ECHL)
zeke
The Dube Abides
- Mar 14, 2005
- 66,937
- 36,957
Carolina with Cam Ward
Chicago with Antti Niemi
Giguere had one series of experience before winning the cup with Anaheim.
I'm bored so I looked up some past winners with a goalie that had 0 playoff experience. Obviously Toronto isn't necessarily as good as these teams, but it was kinda interesting to see which teams went into the playoffs with an inexperienced goalie.
Chicago won with Niemi
Carolina won with Ward
Montreal won with Roy in '86
I stopped when I got to Roy in 1986. So, it's kinda rare that a goalie with no playoff experience can lead a team to a cup
Leaf Rocket
Leaf Fan Till I Die
Not to mention he stated he doesn't want to play in the bigs this season.
johnny_rudeboy
Registered User
Jerkini
Registered User
crump
~ ~ (ړײ) ~ ~
I feel fine with Kostka, Liles Gardiner in there. I am apprehensive about ROB taking one of those spots, would prefer him to be strictly depth in case of injuries, but he is being slotted in to a top 4 role by many. I suppose you have to give him a chance to prove himself and get comfortable with the systems we will see if he steps up his game. I think many will be unforgiving if he messes up big time causing goals etc.
BudMaster17
Gap Inspector
Yes but he is very fussy about his purses, it must be a MC's and leather. He really enjoys black ones as it brings out the colour of his eyes and matches his high heels.
BudMaster17
Gap Inspector
He stole a women's purse a few years ago... But to his defence it looked better on him so.......
Leafidelity
Best Sport/Worst League
I really don't understand it either, though I knew the mob was going to turn on him once Holzer was sent down.
shully
Night's Watch
I am pretty sure a couple of reporters asked and RC shouted back "Yes! It is too much to ask'"
johnny_rudeboy
Registered User
I get the Komisarek being rusty or injured comments.
But honestly, he only got rusty in the first place because he wasn't being played.
When playing with confidence, Komisarek is better than O'Byrne, no doubt.
But honestly, he only got rusty in the first place because he wasn't being played.
When playing with confidence, Komisarek is better than O'Byrne, no doubt.
Ad
Latest posts
-
-
-
Series Talk: ECQF: Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs (BOS Leads 3-1)- Latest: TheDawnOfANewTage
