Der Toronto Maple Leafs Thread

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In der Nacht von Samstag (11.2.) auf Sonntag zeigt Premiere das Spiel

Toronto Maple Leafs - N.Y. Rangers

live ab 00:05! 

Sehr würdige Auswahl für die letzte Übertragung vor dem olympic break.   

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Jaromir!!!

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NY Rangers - Toronto Maple Leafs 4:2 (0:1, 4:1, 0:0)

0:1 (9.) Kilger 12 (Wellwood)

1:1 (21.) Jagr 37 PP (Ruzcinsky, Rucchin)

1:2 (23.) Tucker 23 (Wellwood, Antropov)

2:2 (25.) Jagr 38 PP (Tyutin, Rozsival)

3:2 (28.) Poti 3 (Kasparaitis)

4:2 (32.) Sykora 14 PP (Jagr, Rucchin)

SOG: Rangers 32, Leafs 21.

PIM: Rangers 10, Leafs 16.

PP: Rangers 3/7, Leafs 0/4.

-> Recap

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Toronto Maple Leafs - NY Rangers 2:4 (0:1, 1:3, 1:0)

0:1 (13.) Jagr 39 (Malik, Rozsival)

0:2 (26.) Sykora 15 (Rucinsky)

0:3 (28.) Jagr 40 (Straka, Nylander)

0:4 (33.) Rucinsky 14 PP (Rucchin, Sykora)

1:4 (40.) McCabe 17 PP (Kaberle, Ponikarovsky)

2:4 (43.) Allison 10 PP (Sundin, Kaberle)

SOG: Leafs 30, Rangers 22.

PIM: Leafs 8, Rangers 12.

PP: Leafs 2/6, Rangers 1/4.

-> Recap

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LEAFS AND KABERLE AGREE TO EXTENSION

(February 11, 2006) -- John Ferguson, vice-president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Saturday evening that defenceman Tomas Kaberle has agreed to a five-year contract extension (2006-07 to 2010-11). As per club policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Tomas represents a core part of our organization and we rely on him to play in all situations," said Ferguson. "Tomas figured to be one of the young premier free agents in the off-season and we are pleased that he is committed to being a big part of our future success."

Kaberle, 27, is currently fifth among all NHL defencemen with 43 points and tied for third with 37 assists. His average ice time per game mark of 28:04 is fourth overall in the NHL trailing only Nicklas Lidstrom (28:41), Chris Pronger (28:15) and teammate Bryan McCabe (28:08). His powerplay point total of 31 is the league’s ninth-highest mark and his 27 powerplay assists is second among all NHL players (Lidstrom). He is currently third in team scoring this season with 43 points (six goals, 37 assists). In 499 career NHL games, all with Toronto, he has 47 goals and 220 assists for 267 points.

Starting next week, Kaberle will participate on the Czech Republic entry at the Winter Olympic Games for the second consecutive time in his career. The native of Rakovnik, Czech Republic was Toronto’s 13th choice, 204th overall, in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft.

-> mapleleafs.com

[AustroLeaf]

Sehr enttäuschend ist die Partie gelaufen. Das erste Drittel war sehr arm an Höhepunkten, ein herrliches Sundin-Solo endete leider mit einem Stangenschuß, und Jagr's erster Treffer war, vorsichtig gesagt, nicht unglücklich (Querpaß zur Mitte trifft Belfours rechten Schoner und geht rein).

Im zweiten Drittel begannen die Leafs äußerst druckvoll und sehr körperbetont. Einige gute Chancen (Allison, Ponikarovsky, Tucker) blieben ungenutzt, aus dem Nichts machte dann Sykora mit einem respektablen wrist shot das 2:0. Was im Anschluß daran zum Defensivverhalten der Leafs zu sagen wäre, verstößt leider gegen die Boardregeln. Schade, Frust, das Playoff wackelt bedenklich.

Ein Positivum war die Leistung des Nordic God, Sundin war der auffälligste Mann am Eis, war für den Großteil der Offensivaktionen der Leafs verantwortlich und hätte sich allemal ein Tor verdient.

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Toronto Maple Leafs - Washington Capitals 3:5 (2:2, 0:3, 1:0)

0:1 (1.) Willsie 12 (Yonkman, Halpern)

0:2 (5.) Pettinger 13 PP (Friesen)

1:2 (16.) Antropov 7 (Tucker, Allison)

2:2 (19.) Tucker 24 PP (Sundin, McCabe)

2:3 (21.) Ovechkin 37 PP (unassisted)

2:4 (38.) Clymer 11 (Bradley)

2:5 (40.) Pettinger 14 SH (unassisted)

3:5 (48.) Kilger 13 (Wellwood)

SOG: Leafs 29, Caps 27.

PIM: Leafs 32, Caps 22.

PP: Leafs 1/9, Caps 2/9.

-> Recap

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Buffalo Sabres - Toronto Maple Leafs 6:2 (2:1, 2:0, 2:1)

1:0 (5.) Roy 8 PP (Afinogenov, Numminen)

1:1 (13.) Ponikarovsky 16 (Sundin, Klee)

2:1 (14.) Drury 19 (Kotalik)

3:1 (33.) Briere 15 (Hecht, McKee)

4:1 (40.) Roy 9 (Afinogenov)

4:2 (47.) Steen 14 (McCabe, Stajan)

5:2 (58.) Vanek 19 (Campbell, Afinogenov)

6:2 (60.) Roy 10 PP (Campbell, Fitzpatrick)

SOG: Sabres 32, Leafs 23.

PIM: Sabres 16, Leafs 24.

PP: Sabres 2/10, Leafs 0/6.

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An Open Letter to John Ferguson

Dear Mr Ferguson,

First off, I should tell you that TMLfans.ca is the LARGEST FAN BASED INTERNET COMMUNITY SUPPORTING THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS to be found anywhere. TMLfans.ca has been supporting this team for over a decade online, with hundreds of thousands of page views monthly to our website. Most Toronto media members, as well as many members of MLSE, join thousands in regularly visiting this community website. I have never taken this drastic step to formally write a public letter to this organization, but with the current state of where the Toronto Maple Leafs are, I feel that I must do so.

I write this because I feel that it is time for you to take responsibility for the team that you lead. As in any organization, it is easy to lay blame with the front line players first and foresmost, but it is clear that problems in most organizations start at the top levels of management. I know that you will likely not be able to confirm or deny that the the good ship Maple Leaf has no rudder and is drifting aimlessly out to sea, but if you listen to Leafs fans, it is clear that this is the case.

Let me assume that you will not step aside from your position with MLSE. In all fairness, I suspect that would be not the best thing to do as the report card on your performance as GM is undecided. What you need to do, in my opinion and in the opinion of many fans, is to take a sharp look at the entire organization under you and start to make changes – NOW.

Your coach has a tremendous track record, at all levels including that with the Leafs, but he has clearly lost the respect of his players. In public they will say they support him. Clearly their collective play shows otherwise. The systems that he sets in place are not being followed. These players are NHL caliber, and should be able to follow the plays that he sets. Therefore it can only be assumed they no longer believe in his system. In cases such as these, the coach needs to be replaced - quickly. It is increasingly harder to watch this current team when they are not performing for their coach. It is downright painful.

There are several players who are either floating or struggling through the current season. The youth, for the most part, seem to be putting forth decent effort, at least. The older floaters need to be replaced, assuming they either cannot or will not do what Coach Quinn asks of them. Obviously with the salary cap, and the substantial salaries that were foolishly thrown at them, moving them would be difficult. Find a way to be creative. One player in particular has just hit 1000 games. He looks like he’s played them all this season and really hasn’t done anything to impress for quite some time. Sit him and let the youth who are capable and willing to put in a full effort have a go at his roster spot. There are a few players who are longtime veterans who were expected to carry the play this year. It appears that they aren’t willing to do it for the current coach – find a new coach and if they choose not to play for him, then cut your loss and waive them if they won’t play for the next guy. Assuming they get to the minors, let them embarrass themselves at an AHL level. They’re embarrassing Leafs fans who want to support this team, but are having a tough time doing so when we’ve lost so much faith in what this team supposedly stands for. Players once showed price in donning the Blue and White. It’s questionable if all of the current players still have this sense of pride. Tell me I’m wrong.

You’ve got deep problems with this Club. You know it, I know it, and most Leafs fans know it. Do the right thing. Show leadership, make the tough decisions and the subsequent changes as are clearly needed, and at least try to build for the future at the trade deadline. Obviously making the playoffs are next to impossible with the Club in its current state. Save face for the organization and rid the non-contributers and show the fans that you have the balls to build a young team that will strive in future years. We’ve waited a long time since 1967, and will show a little more patience as long as you are willing to show us you’re a strong enough leader to do what these fans deserve – by fielding a talented team willing to play for their coach, their team heritage, and most importantly their fans. You’re losing faithful fans. Show us that you’re capable of making the moves needed to steer this ship back into port for repairs. Do it for the fans who pay your salary. Do it now.

Sincerely,

Rick Couchman,

TMLfans.ca Senior Publisher

(-> tmlfans.ca)

[Gast Quetschenpaua]

Golf Leafs Golf!!

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Toronto Maple Leafs - Ottawa Senators 2:4 (1:0, 1:2, 0:2)

1:0 (12.) Steen 15 (Kilger, Sundin)

1:1 (24.) Eaves 12 (Volchenkov, Phillips)

1:2 (25.) Pothier 4 (Alfredsson, Heatley)

2:2 (29.) Ponikarovsky 17 (Tucker)

2:3 (45.) Heatley 36 (Spezza)

2:4 (60.) Chara 12 SH EN (Fisher)

SOG: Leafs 24, Sens 26.

PIM: Leafs 6, Sens 10.

PP: Leafs 0/5, Sens 0/3.

-> Recap

[AustroLeaf]

Der Playoff-Zug ist wohl schon abgefahren, aber immerhin ein Sieg gegen einen direkten Konkurrenten.

Toronto Maple Leafs - Montreal Canadiens 5:3 (1:1, 2:1, 2:1)

0:1 (6.) Zednik 14 (Bonk, Bulis)

1:1 (7.) Kaberle 7 (Tucker, McCabe)

2:1 (22.) Sundin 12 (Kaberle, Tucker) PP

3:1 (37.) Wellwood 10 (Kaberle, Steen) PP

3:2 (40.) Markov 9 (Koivu, Souray) PP

4:2 (47.) Allison 11 (Tucker) PP

5:2 (48.) Sundin 13 (Kaberle, Allison) PP

5:3 (53.) Higgins 13 (Bouillon, Rivet) PP

Shots: Leafs 34, Habs 33

PP: Leafs 4/11, Habs 2/5

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LEAFS OBTAIN RICHARDSON

John Ferguson, vice-president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the club has obtained defenceman Luke Richardson from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for either Toronto’s fifth-round pick in 2006 or a fourth-round pick in 2007.

Richardson, 36, is a veteran of 1291 career NHL games with the Leafs, Oilers, Flyers and Blue Jackets. He was Toronto’s first choice, 7th overall, in the 1987 Entry Draft and appeared in 278 games in a Maple Leaf uniform from 1987 to 1991.

The Ottawa, Ontario native was traded to Edmonton by the Leafs with Vincent Damphousse, Peter Ing, and Scott Thornton in exchange for Grant Fuhr, Glenn Anderson and Craig Berube on September 19, 1991. He joined the Flyers as a free agent on July 23, 1997 and later as a free agent with Columbus on July 4, 2002.

Richardson has played the full 82-game schedule on five occasions in his career. In 44 games with the Blue Jackets this season he has recorded one goal and six assists with 30 minutes in penalties.

-> mapleleafs.com

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MAPLE LEAFS SIGN ALEX FOSTER

John Ferguson, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that free agent forward Alex Foster has been signed to a contract. In keeping with club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. In addition, the club also announced that Foster has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.

Foster, a 21-year-old native of Canton, Michigan, led Bowling Green State University in scoring this season collecting 51 points (11 goals, 40 assists) with 40 penalty minutes in 38 games played. Heading into last weekend’s playoffs, Foster was one of just five players in the NCAA to record over 50 points this season. Foster also scored at least one point in 30 of the 38 games he played in.

Foster was named CCHA Offensive Player of the Month in November after scoring 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) in eight games played. During two seasons at Bowling Green State University, Foster posted 82 points (19 goals, 63 assists) in 72 games.

Alex’s father, Dwight, played in 541 NHL games over 10 seasons (1977-87) with the Boston Bruins, Colorado Rockies and Detroit Red Wings.

-> mapleleafs.com

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MAPLE LEAFS TRADE KEN KLEE TO DEVILS

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenceman Ken Klee to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday according to John Ferguson, vice-president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. In exchange, the Maple Leafs received forward Aleksander Suglobov (pronounced suh-GLOH-bahf) from the Devils.

Suglobov, 24, was New Jersey’s third choice, 56th overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He currently leads all Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League in goals (25), assists (23), points (48) and plus/minus (+4) in 51 games in 2005-06. He played on the Planet/USA team in the 2006 AHL All-Star Game in Winnipeg on February 1. He scored on December 17 at Carolina in his lone game with the Devils in 2005-06. Last season with Albany, he notched 25 goals and 21 assists in 72 games. He missed the majority of the 2003-04 season recovering from a wrist injury suffered in a game against the Oilers on January 5, 2004.

In 56 games this season with the Maple Leafs, Klee, 34, recorded three goals and 12 assists while picking up 66 penalty minutes. His average ice-time of 20:02 ranked third on the Maple Leafs this season. In 122 career regular season games with Toronto he collected seven goals and 37 assists for 44 points since his arrival to the Leafs as an unrestricted free agent on September 27, 2003.

-> mapleleafs.com

[AustroLeaf]

John Ferguson, vice-president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Wednesday that the club has obtained defenceman Luke Richardson from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for either Toronto’s fifth-round pick in 2006 or a fourth-round pick in 2007.

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Hätte eher gehofft, so knapp vor der deadline Trades mit exakt umgekehrtem Charakter zu erleben (eher so wie Klee-Suglobov). Oder machen wir uns große Hoffnungen fürs Playoff, jetzt mit Luke Richardson?

Und wer will Eddie?