Brian Burke signed a free agent on Saturday but he didn't pull the trigger on a top line centre. Instead Burke opted to signed Buffalo Sabres forward Tim Connolloy to a two year contract.
On Sunday Burke also made a trade to the Nashville Predators getting Mathew Lombardi, and Cody Franson in exchange for Brett Lebda, Robert Slaney and a conditional fourth round draft pick in 2013.
To be brutally honest I don't see the Leafs getting better with either of these moves. This is another prime example of what we have come to expect from Brian Burke. Simply put I am starting to think that Burke has a much bigger bark than a bite and am feeling a little disillusioned with his five year plan which keeps getting extended every year. I would really like to know what Lombardi, a 29 yr old player likely out of his prime whom missed all but two games last year due to a concussion is going to bring to the Leafs. Likewise, what has Burke accomplished by gaining Connolly another 30 yr old soon to be has-been and Franson a 23 yr old that will at best continue to be a mediocre AHL player? Burke allowed Tim Brent to sign somewhere else last week. A forward that showed much improvement last year and proved to be a real depth player for the Leafs and then acquired Connolly. He then ships of Lebda and Slaney for two players I would argue are not even equally worthy assets. At least Lebda played more than two games last year and has the experience of playing on a Stanley cup winning team like the Red Wings. Yes there was rumour that there was some personal issues with the organization, but my spidy instincts tell me that this sounds like a couple of egos getting the best of one another.
I just don't see any improvement with these moves. Much like the years gone past I see Burke making changes and creating a lot of smoke but in reality doing absolutely nothing to make this Leaf team any better. Frustration is the word of the day here when it really should be optimism. I like Burke a lot and respect what he has done in the past but I don't think I would be the first to say that sometimes things just don't work out. It's not necessarily anybodies fault but sometimes you just have to part ways and end a relationship, simple as that. Everyone knows what I mean. Like when you have that wonderful girlfriend but there is just no chemistry. She seems so great and has all the characteristics you want but you just don't have the feelings for her that you should. I get that feeling about Brian Burke and the Leafs. I would have to say the same for Ron Wilson. I think it may be time they go back to the United States which they love so much and try to relive past glory with another franchise.
Send me your comments. I'm interested to hear how the rest of Leafs nation feels on the subject.
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On Sunday Burke also made a trade to the Nashville Predators getting Mathew Lombardi, and Cody Franson in exchange for Brett Lebda, Robert Slaney and a conditional fourth round draft pick in 2013.
To be brutally honest I don't see the Leafs getting better with either of these moves. This is another prime example of what we have come to expect from Brian Burke. Simply put I am starting to think that Burke has a much bigger bark than a bite and am feeling a little disillusioned with his five year plan which keeps getting extended every year. I would really like to know what Lombardi, a 29 yr old player likely out of his prime whom missed all but two games last year due to a concussion is going to bring to the Leafs. Likewise, what has Burke accomplished by gaining Connolly another 30 yr old soon to be has-been and Franson a 23 yr old that will at best continue to be a mediocre AHL player? Burke allowed Tim Brent to sign somewhere else last week. A forward that showed much improvement last year and proved to be a real depth player for the Leafs and then acquired Connolly. He then ships of Lebda and Slaney for two players I would argue are not even equally worthy assets. At least Lebda played more than two games last year and has the experience of playing on a Stanley cup winning team like the Red Wings. Yes there was rumour that there was some personal issues with the organization, but my spidy instincts tell me that this sounds like a couple of egos getting the best of one another.
I just don't see any improvement with these moves. Much like the years gone past I see Burke making changes and creating a lot of smoke but in reality doing absolutely nothing to make this Leaf team any better. Frustration is the word of the day here when it really should be optimism. I like Burke a lot and respect what he has done in the past but I don't think I would be the first to say that sometimes things just don't work out. It's not necessarily anybodies fault but sometimes you just have to part ways and end a relationship, simple as that. Everyone knows what I mean. Like when you have that wonderful girlfriend but there is just no chemistry. She seems so great and has all the characteristics you want but you just don't have the feelings for her that you should. I get that feeling about Brian Burke and the Leafs. I would have to say the same for Ron Wilson. I think it may be time they go back to the United States which they love so much and try to relive past glory with another franchise.
Send me your comments. I'm interested to hear how the rest of Leafs nation feels on the subject.
Don't forget to click on some advertisements while your on the site. Gotta pay the bills some way ;)
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