Hey guys I'm going to be running a leafs chise using OBG's slider set, authentic draft. Brian Burke will remain GM and I will take over as head coach of the team, my aim is to blow up the team immediately, trading for young up coming talent and suffering through the growing pains until they reach their potential. This means I will be starting players with lower then usual overalls but I am hoping this will add to the "struggle" of it all. hope you enjoy. My first update will be coming soon (I also position lock myself to LD)
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Hello everyone, welcome and thank you for joining me in coverage of the Toronto Maple leafs. This block will contain a recap of all Toronto moves between the 2010-2011 Draft and resigning phase.
Toronto's first move this year is a trade with Anaheim. It would seem that Burke has revised his plans for the club moving forward, more on this later.
Toronto Trades
RW Phil Kessel(SNP) 84 OVR 22 years old C POT 4 years @ 5.4M remaining on his contract
in the 09/10 season kessel put up 55 points, scoring 30 goals and 25 assist, he was one of the lone scoring threats Toronto had, and many will recall the trade to acquire Kessel, shipping off many picks to Boston, who then used those picks to draft highly touted center Tyler Seguin.
C Mikhail Grabovski(PLY) 82 OVR 26 years old C POT 2 years @ 2.9M remaining on his contract
In the 09/10 season Grabovski limped in with 10 goals and 25 assists after being awarded a nice big contract, it would appear he was on a short leash indeed.
2010 3rd round pick (TOR) 2010 7th round pick (TOR) 2010 7th round pick (PHI)
To Anaheim for
RW Bobby Ryan(PWF) 84 OVR 23 years old B POT 1 year @ 2M remaining on his contract
After speaking with Anaheim GM Bob Murray it would seem that he was concerned contract talks were heading in a negative direction, and feared Ryan would test the free agent market, "Now it is up to Brian to deal with that, but in return we receive a proven scorer with a favorable contract and a depth center" In the 09/10 season Ryan posted 35 goals and 29 assist for 64 points.
D Cam Fowler(OFD) 73 OVR 18 years old B POT - currently unsigned
Fowler comes over with no contract yet agreed upon but it would seem Burke believes in the young mans talent, extending his reach that far to make sure Fowler was added in this deal.
After this trade was announced Burke was quoted saying "I have always retained a good relationship with the management in anahiem, and I got wind of the possibility of Bobby being available. Yes I am also aware of what we paid for Kessel, at the end of the day I believe Bobby to be a more complete player of similar talent level as Phil so I pulled the trigger, in return we also got the rights to a future star defense men, in my opinion. I wish both players the best of luck, and thank them for everything they contributed while here in Toronto"
During the second round of drafting Toronto made a deal with the Blues
Toronto trades
D Jeff Finger(DFD) 79 OVR 30 years old C POT 2 years @ 3.5 remaining on his contract
In the 09/10 season Finger posted 2 goals 8 assist and a -11 rating, he was often the scape goat for inconsistant and poor play. But hey if someone offered me 3.5 million a year, even if i knew I sucked at what they wanted me to do, I wouldn't turn it down.
To the Blues for
2011 2nd (STL)
Thanks again for reading! more updates to follow soon enough, please post any comments/questions as if you were the media speaking to the GM Brian Burke or head Coach Steve Pattenden, I am hoping to make this an interactive franchise.Last edited by Dynasty; 12-29-2010, 02:38 AM. -
Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
2010-2011 resign phase
Burke spent the next few days after the draft taking out the dirty laundry, releasing seven players to free agency stating the following "Over the summer we did an organization review as usual, during this review we targeted players that did not fit into the mold we would like to cast, so the end result is some job openings for other people"
Here is a summary of the players released
C Christian Hanson(TWF) 75 OVR 24 years old C POT
RW Kyle Rogers(GRN) 72 OVR 25 years old C POT
RW Ben Ondrus(GRN) 73 OVR 28 years old C POT
RW Andre Deveaux(TGH) 75 OVR 26 years old C POT
D Mike Van Ryn(TWD) 79 OVR 31 years old C POT
D Phil Oreskovic(DFD) 74 OVR 23 years old C POT
D Garnet Exelby(DFD) 80 OVR 28 years old C POT
As far as resigning players Burke stamped contracts onto his two new arrivals
Toronto Signs
RW Bobby Ryan(PWF) 84 OVR 23 years old B POT 6 years @ 4.5M remaining on his contract
D Cam Fowler(OFD) 73 OVR 18 years old B POT 3 years @ .845K remaining on his contract
On the opening days of free agency Burke went into the pool to strengthen his club, acquiring the services of
C Steve Pratt(SNP) 74 OVR 19 years old A- POT 8 years @ 4M remaining on his contract
LW Paul Kariya(SNP) 82 OVR 35 years old C- POT 2 years @ 1.88M remaining on his contract
The major moves comes Via trading.
Toronto trades
C Tyler Bozak(PLY) 79 OVR 24 years old B- POT 1 year @ 900k remaining on his contract
2011 7th (TOR)
To L.A for
C Braydon Schenn(TWF) 72 OVR 19 years old B- POT 3 years @ 900K remaining on his contract
For those of you who remember, Brian tried desperately during the draft to trade up so he could pick Braydon, sedin twins anyone
Toronto trades:
D Dian Phaneuf(TWD) 84 OVR 25 years old C POT 4 years @ 6.5M remaining on his contract
2011 7th (ANA)
To Chicago for
D Duncan Keith(TWD) 87 OVR 27 years old C POT 7 years @ 5.25M remaining on his contract
Toronto trades:
D Tomas Kaberle(TWD) 83 OVR 32 years old C POT 1 year @ 4.25M remaining on his contract
D Mike Komisarek(DFD) 84 OVR 28 years old C POT 4 years @ 4.5M remaining on his contract
C Nazem Kadri(SNP) 70 OVR 19 years old B POT 3 years @ 900K left on his contract
2011 2nd (STL) 2011 6th (TOR)
To the Islanders for
C John Tavares(SNP) 83 OVR 19 years old B POT 2 years @ 1.78M remaining on his contract
LW Krill Kabanov(SNP) 72 OVR 18 years old B POT 1 year @ 820K remaining on his contract
D Calvin De hann(OFD) 69 OVR 19 years old B POT 3 years @ 900k remaining on his contract
Currently I sit one day into pre season games, I have been trying to lure Kolvalchuk into the organization but he is resisting so far, I wont pay him extreme amounts of money that he wants so, if he goes elsewhere, thats fine with me.Last edited by Dynasty; 12-29-2010, 02:38 AM.Comment
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Season opener
"Welcome leaf fans to the beginning of our journey back into contention, it may not be this season, though I expect our guys to compete and win games but it will be soon! alot of faces have changed here in leaf land, a few surprise moves were made. Have faith in our club and the direction we are heading"
That was earlier from Brian Burkes season opening press conference just before game time. He also went on to express his wish to continue moving players out that he feels need to be removed, and their continuing contract talks with Ilya Kovalchuk. There seems to be a gap between the club and the Russian Sniper in contract term length and dollar value, but that bridge is being crossed one day at a time, current rumor is the leafs are asking for three years a 6 million per, and Ilya is asking for 2 years at 7.5.
Without further adu leaf fans here is your opening night lines!
Line 1
LW (84) Bobby Ryan (PWF) C (83) John Tavares (SNP) RW (82) Paul Kariya (SNP)
LD (73) Cam Fowler (OFD) RW (87) Duncan Keith (TWD)
Line 2
LW (81) Kris Versteeg (TWF) C (74) Steve Pratt (SNP) RW (72) Krill Kubanov (SNP)
LD (81) Luke Schenn (DFD) RD (69) Calvin De Haan (OFD)
Line 3
LW (81) Colby Armstrong (GRN) C (72) Braydon Schenn (72) RW (80) Nikolai Kulemin (SNP)
LD (75) Keith Aulie (DFD) RD (82) Francois Beauchemin (DFD)
Line 4
LW (77) Colton Orr (TGH) C (79) John Mitchell (TWF) RW (78) Fredrik Sjostrom (GRN)
Powerplay 1
LW Kris Versteeg C John Tavares RW Bobby Ryan
LD Cam Fowler RD Duncan Keith
Powerplay 2
LW Paul Kariya C Steve Pratt RW Krill Kubanov
LD Luke Schenn RD Calvin De Haan
Coach Pattenden is throwing the kids into the fire it would seem, stating "that sometimes you need to learn to run before you can walk, even the young guys here are professional they know my system they know what I expect, and I know what to expect from them" He also went on to detail that no captain would be named this season instead the leafs will hand out three A's one to Paul Kariya one to Duncan Keith and one to Luke SchennLast edited by Dynasty; 12-29-2010, 10:30 AM.Comment
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Interesting trades. I can't believe some of the high overall ratings the game has given real life Leafs. How in the world can Jeff Finger be rated 79?Comment
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Ten game update
4-3-3
Team leaders
Toronto Maple Leafs Stats - 2010 Skaters GP G A PTS +/- GW PIM SOG SPCT (C) Steve Pratt 10 3 3 6 +2 0 2 22 13.6% (LW) Nikolai Kulemin 10 3 3 6 +1 1 0 11 27.3% (C) John Tavares 10 2 4 6 -3 0 6 28 7.1% (LW) Kris Versteeg 10 4 1 5 -1 0 2 16 25% (LW) Paul Kariya 10 3 1 4 0 0 0 26 11.5% (RW) Bobby Ryan 10 0 4 4 -2 0 0 14 0% (C) Braydon Schenn 10 2 1 3 -1 0 8 20 10% (D) Luke Schenn 10 0 3 3 0 0 4 1 0% (RW) Colby Armstrong 10 1 2 3 -1 0 6 6 16.7% (D) Calvin De Haan 10 0 3 3 -3 0 0 6 0% (D) Cam Fowler 10 1 2 3 -2 1 0 12 8.3% (LW) Krill Kabanov 10 1 2 3 -1 0 0 15 6.7% (D) Duncan Keith 10 1 2 3 -2 0 2 11 9.1% (RW) Colton Orr 10 2 1 3 -1 0 4 6 33.3% (D) Keith Aulie 10 1 1 1 1 1 0 3 33.3% (D) Francois Beauchemin 10 0 1 1 -2 0 6 1 0% (C) John Mitchell 10 1 0 1 -2 0 24 19 5.3% (RW) Redrik Sjostrom 10 0 0 0 -2 0 6 8 0% Goalies GP W L T GAA TOI SV SV% SHO Jean Sebastian Giguere 6 2 4 2.70 333 129 89.6% 0 Jonas Gustavsson 5 2 2 2.52 286 150 92.6% 0
League leader's after 10
NHL League Leaders - Updated: Jan 1, Goals G Assists A 
1. (RW) Corey Perry 9 1. (LW) Jason Blake 15 2. (C) Antoine Vermette 8 2. (C) Evgeni Malkin 12 3. (LW) Scott Hartnell 8 3. (LW) Simon Gagne 11 4. (RW) Teemu Selanne 8 4. (C) Eric Staal 10 5. (C) Ryan Getzlaf 8 5. (C) Jeff Carter 10 Points PTS +/- +/- 1. Jason Blake 20 
1. (C) Jarret Stoll +13 2. (RW) Corey Perry 18 2. (RW) Ryan Smyth +13 3. (C) Evgeni Malkin 17 3. (RW) Justin Williams +13 4. (C) Eric Staal 17 4. (C) Brooks Laich +12 5. (LW) Simon Gagne 15 5. (D) Sheldon Brookbank +12 Wins W Goals against average GAA 
1. Pekka Rinne 8 
1. Ryan Miller 1.30 2. Ryan Miller 8 2. Pekka Rinne 1.62 3. Marc-andre Fleury 7 3. Jimmy Howard 2.12 4. Niklas Backstrom 7 4. Tomas Vokoun 2.17 5. Brian Elliot 6 5. Martin Brodeur 2.21 Save Percentage SV% Shutouts SO 1. Ryan Miller 95.6% 1. Ryan Miller 4 2. Pekka Rinne 94.2% 2. Ondrej Pavelec 2 3. Martin Brodeur 93.1% 3. Scott Clemmensen 1 4. Jimmy Howard 93% 4. Semyon Varlomov 1 5. Jonas Gustavsson 92.6% 5. Jonas Hiller 1 Last edited by Dynasty; 12-31-2010, 02:10 AM.Comment
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Not too bad of a start. Hopefully Ducan Keith can step things up for you. Look forward to following our team's season.Comment
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Thanks for reading
Yes I was hoping for more out of him, but we will see how it goes long term. I hope you continue to read and comment, thanks again.
I will be doing a press conference every 20 games to cover any media related (ask some questions readers!) questions, hope everyone gets involved
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
I just caught up, I like this. Some great moves to shake up the team - good job getting ride of *I do ***** Finger and overpaid Komi.
I hope those additions help out, you have definately gotten younger still. :-)
4-3-3 is not bad for a team in rebuild mode, good luck.Comment
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Good lord, you shook that place up.
This definitely looks interesting.
I'm going to pay attention to this one. Hopefully if you get Kovy he does better for you than he did the Devils!
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Yeah, good job here. Looking forward to seeing how it goes for you.Comment
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Thanks for reading! yeah, in the update coming you will see that the team is struggling, but i expected that. right now we are a 500 club and thats just fine, since im screwed out of this years first round pick anyways.
Hope you continue to read
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Thanks for reading guys.
I ended up with kovy (details coming in the update) and I have to say, having his speed available has been an asset, he oftern wins races,
Thanks OBG, I think you sir for your work on sliders! hope you guys continue to read!Comment
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Re: Basement to penthouse, the return of the leafs
Leafs 21 game update
Current record 8-8-5
Toronto Maple Leafs Stats - 2010 Skaters GP G A PTS +/- GW PIM SOG SPCT (C) Steve Pratt 21 5 4 9 +1 0 6 56 8.9% (C) John Tavares 21 5 4 9 -4 0 14 54 9.3% (LW) Nikolai Kulemin 21 6 3 9 0 3 6 31 19.4% (LW) Kris Versteeg 21 5 3 8 -4 1 10 32 15.6% (RW) Colton Orr 21 5 3 8 +5 0 4 19 26.3% (LW) Paul Kariya 21 5 3 8 0 0 0 72 11.9% (RW) Bobby Ryan 21 1 6 7 -4 0 2 35 2.9% (C) Braydon Schenn 21 3 4 7 -2 0 12 38 7.9% (D) Francois Beauchemin 21 1 5 6 +2 0 6 8 12.5% (D) Cam Fowler 21 1 5 6 -3 1 4 18 5.6% (D Duncan Keith 21 2 4 6 +1 0 21 18 11.1% (LW) Kirill Kabanov 21 3 2 5 -2 0 6 36 8.2% (RW) Colby Armstrong 21 1 3 4 0 0 8 13 7.7% (C) John Mitchell 21 2 2 4 +4 0 28 42 4.8% (D) Luke Schenn 21 0 4 4 -1 0 10 5 0 (D) Keith Aulie 21 1 2 3 +6 1 6 11 9.1% (D) Calvin De Haan 21 0 3 3 -4 0 2 13 0 (LW) Ilya Kolvalchuk 5 1 1 2 -2 0 4 11 9.1% Goalies GP W L T GAA TOI SV SV% SHO Jean-Sebastien Giguere 12 5 7 0 2.85 263 89.5% 0 Jonas Gustavsson 11 3 6 0 2.28 300 92.6% 0
So as you can see, scoring is bad.. Really bad. season surprises so far has been Colton Orr 4th in team scoring, 2 shorthanded goals and +5 rating. Also Nikolai Kulemin has been playing well on the offensive side of the puck.
Season let downs thus far has been overall scoring, but I do have 6 rookie skaters this season, still there is talent here that should be filling the net when the chance is available.
Gustavsson is by far and away the best goalie on the club, but every game I play with him I end up loosing, its like the team plays worse when he is in net. even though the stats say otherwise, its just how it feels. Going forward I believe I will be putting him in net more, his stats are much better then giguere's.
Team updates
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Russian sniper Ilya Kolvalchuk to a one year 6 million dollar deal, Kolvalchuk will be relied upon to put pucks in the net as always since the team is struggling badly to do so. the Leafs and Ilya had been talking for weeks with no longer term deal being able to be agreed upon A one year deal was reached. Burke was quoted saying "It came down to cap logistics and Ilya's personal wishes, with this deal we get his scoring touch which we need, and he gets to show the league what he can do for his upcoming free agency next year"
Ilya will see time on the number one line and power play units.
(C) John Tavares was injured in last nights game against Buffalo, after blocking three consecutive shots and remaining out playing hurt Tavares was struck brutally from behind by Buffalo forward Thomas Vanek. Doctors estimate Tavares will be out 4-6 weeks possibly returning on December 29th. Earlie reports are saying John suffered a broken rib in the sequence where he blocked 3 shots then received a vicious hit form behind into the boards. Head coach Steve Pattenden was quoted saying "Look at the circumstances surrounding Johns injury and that alone will tell you how much we will miss him. John is an integral part of this team and he will be missed"
In his absence Rookie Center Steve Pratt will slot into the first line roles for his club, Pratt has put up 5 goals 4 assist for 9 points, trying Tavares for the team lead. Pratt had the following to say about his situation "If thats what the team needs, then that is what I will do" Pratt has had a strong rookie camp to date, and has been emerging as a team leader, his opportunities will only increase with the absence of Tavares form the line up for an extended period. Coach Pattenden is curious to see what he will be able to deliver.
NHL League Leaders - Updated: Nov 27, 2010 Goals G Assists A 
1. Antoine Vermette 15 1. Jason Blake 21 2. Marion Gaborik 15 2. Daniel Girardi 20 3. Eric Staal 14 3. Jeff Carter 18 4. Corey Perry 14 4. Mike Green 18 5. David Booth 14 5. Zach Parise 18 Points PTS Plus/Minus +/- 1. Jason Blake 31 1. Sheldon Brookbank +20 2. Eric Staal 30 2. James Wisniewski +20 3. Corey Perry 29 3. Ryan Smyth +17 4. Jeff Carter 27 4. Jarret Stoll +17 5. Evgeni Malkin 27 5. Justin Williams +17 Wins W Goals against Average GAA 1. Pekka Rinne 13 1. Pekka Rinne 1.86 2. Martin Brodeur 12 2. Ryan Miller 2.05 3. Tomas Vokoun 12 3. Jimmy Howard 2.11 4. Craig Anderson 12 4. Jonas Gustavsson 2.28 5. Roberto Luongo 12 5. Ilya Bryzgalov 2.34 Save Percentage SV% Shutouts SO 1. Pekka Rinne 93.5% 1. Ryan Miller 4 2. Ryan Miller 93.1% 2. Antti Niemi 3 3. Jimmy Howard 93% 3. Ondrej Pavalec 2 4. Jonas Gustavsson 92.6% 4. Scott Clemmensen 2 5. Martin Brodeur 92.3% 5. Pascal Leclaire 2 Last edited by Dynasty; 01-09-2011, 03:14 PM.Comment
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