(Spoilers) The thread where CALIFORNIA LOOOOVE~!

[Ruki]

And, confirmed, Clarkson gets 10.

Fuck, I'm scared that Kessel might get more than one or two games. We need him! Also, I am likely gonna feel this way between the trade deadline and free agency if he doesn't re-sign.

[Sweet Holy Moses]

Clarkson's 10 was automatic.

[Ruki]

Kessel's hearing is at 4pm today. Thankfully, a phone hearing, so he won't get more than 5 games.

[Toe]

10 games sucks, but I actually think the Leafs have enough depth for once so it should be okay. I just hope Kessel is in the line up for the opener.

[Ruki]

You know who I want to make the team? Carter Ashton. Would be perfect in the 4th line role. Throw Orr and McLaren to the Marlies.

[Ruki]

Thank you hockey Gods! Kessel, suspended for the rest of the pre-season, won't miss any regular season games

[NobBe Nobbs]

You know who I want to make the team? Carter Ashton. Would be perfect in the 4th line role. Throw Orr and McLaren into the Sun

Must admit, Kessel's stickwork was much more vicious than I was expecting from him (although in the same situation, I'd have probably been even worse).

[caucasianheat]

The extra spear on Scott, who was already tied up in another fracas, was uncalled for and awesome and hilarious.

Ashton is on a twoway contract and his NHL salary is higher than a guy like Colborne. He'll probably get demoted but be among the first to get a forward callup. I've also been impressed with what he's shown; he's definitely gotten grittier since his last stay with the Leafs.

[NobBe Nobbs]

He still looks like he's always juuuuust on the verge of tears in every official photo taken of him.

[Ruki]

He still looks like he's always juuuuust on the verge of tears in every official photo taken of him.

Just off camera someone is kicking a puppy. That's why.

[SeanDMan]

You'd look the same way if you were a leafs prospect.

[Plubby]

I wouldn't be talking prospects if I were you, Sean Kassian.

(please don't hit me)

[Ruki]

Reports are coming out of Australia that Plubby Plubbington the 3rd has been found unconscious with a broken jaw and thirteen missing teeth.

Fantasy hockey trade advice! Been offered Jordan Staal and Kyle Turris for Jamie Benn.

[TGWL]

Don't do it...

Benn, will brings you at least 20 goals and 35 assist. Staal might bring similar, but that's where he'll max out. Benn will shoot more, and penalties wash out. The value of Turris I think can be found on the free market.

[NobBe Nobbs]

Reports are coming out of Australia that Plubby Plubbington the 3rd has been found unconscious with a broken jaw and thirteen missing teeth.

Fantasy hockey trade advice! Been offered Jordan Staal and Kyle Turris for Jamie Benn.

That last bushfire in Australia? Sean's doing after Plubby dissed him.

[SeanDMan]

I wish I had Zach Kassian's beaming grin.

[caucasianheat]

Not Sam Gagner's?

[SeanDMan]

Looks like someone hurt themselves by talking too much.

[TGWL]

Franson 2/million/1 year.

This couldn't have been done earlier? I guess leafs really wanted the 2 year deal to avoid arbitration. Good deal for the leafs.

[Ruki]

Franson 2/million/1 year.

This couldn't have been done earlier? I guess leafs really wanted the 2 year deal to avoid arbitration. Good deal for the leafs.

He signed? Oh sweet Jesus yes!