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Post by Chance on Sept 18, 2008 12:09:14 GMT -5
Fletcher was on the Fan today for a whole hour and said some pretty interesting stuff. They haven't put a link up for it yet but when it does I'm sure myself or someone will throw the URL on here.
For one he dismissed the rumor that said the Leafs had been pursuing Lang saying they had no interest in the guy.
Questions about his comment about there only being one top six forward on the team which Fletcher stated was a challenge to the guys like Blake, Steen, Stajan, Poni and even Tlusty to prove him wrong.
He talked about his basic game plan and stated that in this business there's only really three times of the year you can do something. Draft day, deadline day, and free agent frenzy day.
He mentioned that Finger was the leader in hits for defense men last year which I hadn't heard and would like some check up on...
As well he stated when asked if they would be interviewing him in a year at this time before pre-season, would he still be the GM to which he responded, "I sure hope not."
There was more but for now this is all that comes to mind.
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Post by Cool Hand Luke on Sept 18, 2008 15:56:53 GMT -5
He mentioned how hard it is to get prospects like grabovski and is really happy to have grabbed him up.
I also got the impression that he would be pursuing another top prospect in the draft, regardless of how the team did. He did not say that, but adding on to the theory of having really only three times to get a player for the rebuild (draft/deadline/FA frenzy), he mentioned how they have plans on getting a top drafted player.
I know that seems obvious, but the point I want to make is that I got the impression that this would happen REGARDLESS of how the season played out. Even if the leafs made a miracle playoff berth, they would be still in rebuild mode.
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Post by unholygoalie on Sept 18, 2008 17:24:07 GMT -5
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Post by unholygoalie on Sept 18, 2008 17:28:03 GMT -5
He mentioned how hard it is to get prospects like grabovski and is really happy to have grabbed him up. I also got the impression that he would be pursuing another top prospect in the draft, regardless of how the team did. He did not say that, but adding on to the theory of having really only three times to get a player for the rebuild (draft/deadline/FA frenzy), he mentioned how they have plans on getting a top drafted player. I know that seems obvious, but the point I want to make is that I got the impression that this would happen REGARDLESS of how the season played out. Even if the leafs made a miracle playoff berth, they would be still in rebuild mode. How hard it is to acquire prospects? Obviously he hasn't been paying attention. For Raffi Torres the Oilers got a 21 year old Gilbert Brule. The only reason it's hard to get young players is because he doesn't know where to look for them and even if they were really hard to acquire, that should point towards the draft more than it should point towards overpaying to get marginal prospects that are half as good as players that have been given away FOR FREE! Fletcher kept saying that he had 10 million in cap space but nobody to sign and two things popped into my head. Fletcher is working for MLSE absolutely perfectly. Why? It's quite simple. With that 10 million dollars, he can do one of two things. The first thing is resign Sundin for 7 million dollars and have a chance at the playoffs and playoff revenue meaning, the Leafs would make that money back and save on 3 million on cap space. Or, the second thing, is not sign anybody and save MLSE 10 million dollars to compensate for the lack of playoff revenue that is expect this season. Fletcher is playing both sides here and in the end, it won't do anybody any good unless you're MLSE because they always do good at the end of the day. |
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Post by unholygoalie on Sept 18, 2008 17:30:28 GMT -5
Fletcher was on the Fan today for a whole hour and said some pretty interesting stuff. They haven't put a link up for it yet but when it does I'm sure myself or someone will throw the URL on here. For one he dismissed the rumor that said the Leafs had been pursuing Lang saying they had no interest in the guy. Questions about his comment about there only being one top six forward on the team which Fletcher stated was a challenge to the guys like Blake, Steen, Stajan, Poni and even Tlusty to prove him wrong. He talked about his basic game plan and stated that in this business there's only really three times of the year you can do something. Draft day, deadline day, and free agent frenzy day. He mentioned that Finger was the leader in hits for defense men last year which I hadn't heard and would like some check up on... As well he stated when asked if they would be interviewing him in a year at this time before pre-season, would he still be the GM to which he responded, "I sure hope not." There was more but for now this is all that comes to mind. Fletcher challenged his players? Do that behind closed doors, don't announce it to the league that you see no value in your players. He said it himself, there are three times to deal players and by saying what he said, he essentially ensured every GM low balls him when the time comes. Finger didn't lead defensemen in hits, Komisarek did with 266, a full 145 more hits than Finger. Fletcher is losing his damn mind. He said Finger was 27 when they signed him yet somehow, he's 28 now and going to be 29 in December. I keep hearing trust in Fletcher. Yeah. Right. |
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Post by canucksnaphook on Sept 18, 2008 18:34:06 GMT -5
I love Cliffy.
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Post by Chance on Sept 18, 2008 19:21:15 GMT -5
Why not challenge them before the season hasn't even started yet instead of behind closed doors. Perfect thing to do because it really motivates them by letting everyone know that you expect more from them.
No one's looking to make a trade with us before the season has started so don't worry about trade value or anything. He won't get low balled when the players he pissed off like this have better seasons instead of taking it easy and thinking no one will get on their case.
As well isn't us not signing anyone and missing the playoffs a great scenario? High draft spot right on isn't that what we want when rebuilding? Right now the side you're playing U_G is the side of everything the Leafs do is a disastrous and idiotic move.
Let's relax, and let the season start before we jump ship (or cling to the railing screaming).
I do agree with you one hundred percent on the Finger issue. I don't know what Fletchy was talking about there. As well for Mayers is it pronounced "Mayors" or May-ers? Anyone?
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Post by Lee Denault on Sept 19, 2008 2:24:15 GMT -5
may-ers
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Post by Cool Hand Luke on Sept 19, 2008 13:00:43 GMT -5
He mentioned how hard it is to get prospects like grabovski and is really happy to have grabbed him up. I also got the impression that he would be pursuing another top prospect in the draft, regardless of how the team did. He did not say that, but adding on to the theory of having really only three times to get a player for the rebuild (draft/deadline/FA frenzy), he mentioned how they have plans on getting a top drafted player. I know that seems obvious, but the point I want to make is that I got the impression that this would happen REGARDLESS of how the season played out. Even if the leafs made a miracle playoff berth, they would be still in rebuild mode. How ...... Fletcher kept saying that he had 10 million in cap space but nobody to sign and two things popped into my head. Fletcher is working for MLSE absolutely perfectly. Why? It's quite simple. With that 10 million dollars, he can do one of two things. The first thing is resign Sundin for 7 million dollars and have a chance at the playoffs and playoff revenue meaning, the Leafs would make that money back and save on 3 million on cap space. Or, the second thing, is not sign anybody and save MLSE 10 million dollars to compensate for the lack of playoff revenue that is expect this season. Fletcher is playing both sides here and in the end, it won't do anybody any good unless you're MLSE because they always do good at the end of the day. Whats wrong with having the money available to sign sundin or having money left over? Why spend money just to spend it? If mats wants to come back, the money is there for him, we didn't make the playoff with him before, why should this change anything. Whereas if we do make the playoffs, which I don't think will happen, Mats will be the only respectable playoff player we would have. Whats the point to making the playoffs if your team has no stars at all. Who cares how much MLSE makes, you think 10 million is going to change anything? Maybe that extra money will be re-invested into future development for the marlies or who knows. The name of the game isn't selling an 9th place team, MLSE knows that the fanbase needs the change, the product is a rebuild thats what they are selling right now. |
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