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RioBravo
09-07-2008, 01:14 PM
I will be the first to say that I thought getting rid of McCabe was a decent move. We free up some cap space and it seems like the team is just scrapping everyone for the sake of getting rid of everyone. Do I however think it is necessary and we couldn't have moved on without him? NO.

People always go on about how this guy was a defensive liability and he always cause goals with his mistakes as if he did every game. Sure he messed up alot and has made more then his share of bone head goals over the years. But he has done MUCH more good then bad. He would stand up for team mates even if it means getting thrown around by a 7 foot lug(Yes im talking to you Chara). Besides last year he was arguably our best defenceman. Sure he might not have the vision of Kaberle(Who is my current favorite Leaf so don't think im bashing him). He will however go in the corners and make you fight for your ice. This guy is NOT a defensive liability folks. If your going to tell me to go and look at his plus minus that is exactly what im going to do.

2007-2008: -2 (On a BRUTAL team may I add)
2006-2007: +3
2005-2006: -1

Not to mention in 06 and 07 he put up 68 and 57 points.


Now I am NOT disagreeing with Cliff Fletchers trade, I am simply disagreeing with all the McCabe hate. I personally know I will be remembering McCabe on Toronto for moments like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GbWBgGFKks

Thank you Bryan.
AlphaDog
09-07-2008, 04:48 PM
Agreed. McCabe was one of my fave players on the Buds. Hope he does well in Florida.
Phil Margonis
09-07-2008, 04:54 PM
This guy is NOT a defensive liability folks.

come on rio i watch this guy play. he turned it over often in his own zone... just admit it.
RioBravo
09-07-2008, 04:58 PM
come on rio i watch this guy play. he turned it over often in his own zone... just admit it.

Sure he does, but unless your Lidstrom who doesn't? He did more good then harm thats the point im trying to get across.
dogpound
09-07-2008, 05:05 PM
He help montreal beat them by giving komi the puck in OT it was a great game
ItsGameTime
09-07-2008, 05:27 PM
To be honest I thought Kaberle coughed up the puck more than McCabe did last season but everyone had their blinders on for McCabe that no one noticed.
dogpound
09-07-2008, 05:42 PM
Personally I hope McCabe has a huge season with Florida. Cause all he wanted was to play a season coached by Wilson and if he played bad he would of waved his no trade clause and be traded but instead they insulted him and pushed him out Fletcher treated McCabe like Tortorella treated his goalies.
AlphaDog
09-07-2008, 06:23 PM
Hey, after LARRY MURPHY and *his* turnovers, every dman looks good :blush: If you added up McCabes goals, then took away from that the ones he allowed because of turnovers, he'd still be a good dman.
fishfan51
09-07-2008, 07:31 PM
Hey, after LARRY MURPHY and *his* turnovers, every dman looks good :blush: If you added up McCabes goals, then took away from that the ones he allowed because of turnovers, he'd still be a good dman.


Funny....In Pittsburgh Murphy led the defence to Stanley Cup victories, then he moved on to play in Detroit and proceeded to win the Stanley Cup, then he went to Toronto and apparently forgot how to play hockey.

Every year the Leafs fans have a different scapegoat.... I forgot that they used Murphy...who will it be this year?
skatee
09-07-2008, 07:33 PM
Funny....In Pittsburgh Murphy led the defence to Stanley Cup victories, then he moved on to play in Detroit and proceeded to win the Stanley Cup, then he went to Toronto and apparently forgot how to play hockey.

Every year the Leafs fans have a different scapegoat.... I forgot that they used Murphy...who will it be this year?

same as dmitri kristich.. came from the bruins or caps (i forget) and sucked in T.O.
sadly it works the opposite elsewhere :(
i expect mccabe to have a good season
AlphaDog
09-07-2008, 09:31 PM
Every year the Leafs fans have a different scapegoat.... I forgot that they used Murphy...who will it be this year?

I'm open to suggestions :001_tongue:
Kevy
09-07-2008, 09:42 PM
Jeff Finger maybe? With the contract he got, if the fans don't like the way he's playing, I don't think they'll hesitate the throw him under the bus.
RioBravo
09-08-2008, 11:46 AM
I think its sad that this is the way fans operate in Toronto. "Who do we pick on now?" its pathetic.