That's not disparaging someone imo. A couple people like him and believe he's a good person. My experiences with him are a 180 compared to what others said about him. I wasn't fond of the job Rychel has done as a GM recently my experiences with him were fine though.
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That's not disparaging someone imo. A couple people like him and believe he's a good person. My experiences with him are a 180 compared to what others said about him. I wasn't fond of the job Rychel has done as a GM recently my experiences with him were fine though.
Absolutely WR and his achievements really are not even debatable. I do think though he has grown tired and stagnant in Windsor and probably should have moved on a year or maybe two ago?
I’m getting a similar feeling with Mark Hunter in London, I think he should have taken a job in the NHL after leaving the Leafs. He just doesn’t seem to have the same magic since he’s been back? Good Luck so many unanswered questions right now in Spits Land?
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Time and a place for everything, maybe on a public forum not the best thing to do.
If Rychel and Hunter have overstayed their welcome and become stale, how would u describe Butler in NB?!
Btw.....I think they would be saying the same thing about George Burnett if the Knights has finished off the Storm.
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I would say Butler's systems are dated, very predictable. He is very close minded, thinks he is legend in his own mind. Butler struggles to get through to his players, Asst. Coaches have more approachable methods of communicating with players. Overall I think Butler should have hung it up probably 5 years ago.
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Last day of June and the OHL trade window has closed until August 1st. Whatever will I do on July 1st 
Watch Free Agent Frenzy and keep an eye open for a DM?
Watch Free Agent Frenzy and keep an eye open for a DM?Last day of June and the OHL trade window has closed until August 1st. Whatever will I do on July 1st
Enjoy the day.
It’s not necessarily that they have outstayed their welcome or that they are “dated” in their approach. It’s more a fact of almost becoming bored in a position and that the challenge isn’t the same so the dedication and effort level settles in and they become mechanical in their decisions? If that makes any sense? LOL, but in Hunter and Rychel two very smart hockey minds that can’t be disputed IMO anyway?
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Are you saying WR and MH aren't putting in the hours? And are mailing it in.
"so the dedication and effort level settles in and they become mechanical in their decisions?"
Im positive the work is still being done and effort level is there.
Cant speak as much to WR (Althou it seems he is dedicated to helping this off season) But I can say MH was very involved in all London Knight matters and isnt mechanical in thought processs.
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Ex spit Aaron Luchuk now a Leaf.... ex SPIT Jason Spezza headed to buds?
TRADE:
To Ottawa #Senators:
D Nikita Zaitsev
F Connor Brown
F Michael Carcone (RFA)
To Toronto Maple #Leafs:
D Cody Ceci (RFA Arb)
D Ben Harpur
F Aaron Luchuk
2020 3rd RD pick (CBJ)
*** Expect hometown boy Jason Spezza to sign a one-year contract with TOR today.
TRADE:
To Ottawa #Senators:
D Nikita Zaitsev
F Connor Brown
F Michael Carcone (RFA)
To Toronto Maple #Leafs:
D Cody Ceci (RFA Arb)
D Ben Harpur
F Aaron Luchuk
2020 3rd RD pick (CBJ)
*** Expect hometown boy Jason Spezza to sign a one-year contract with TOR today.
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OHLTG
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I like seeing Luchuk in Toronto; always been a talent and keeps getting better.
OHLTG
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I'd imagine Luchuk plays AHL or ECHL for a while. There's no need/room to bring him up right now. He'll be fine. The Leafs just spent a few seasons seasoning their AHL boys; they'll come up and Luchuk will get minutes.
randomhero4life
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Here's to hoping he can crack the Marlies line up!! Luchuk sure did bounce back and forth a lot last season between Brampton & Belleville
Not exactly I was having challenges formulating my thoughts when I was trying to capture them in written format. First off "No" WR and MH are far to professional and far to successful to ever just mail it in. The only word I think that can capture my thoughts is Passion. I think in all professions not simply Hockey Management repetitivness year in and year out doing the same thing can potentially make one less passionate about their position. A fresh start or new environment can for many be a good thing and I think in both of these scenarios that may have been or could be beneficial. Struggling like I say to get my thoughts out but never intended to suggest either aren't dedicated professionals.
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Wow.....just when I thought Dubas was done....
Big TOR-COL trade: Leafs get Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot and a 6th rd pick in 2020 from the Avs for Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen and Toronto’s 3rd round selection in 2020. Colorado also retaining 50% of Barrie’s AAV ($5.5 million) as part of the transaction.
Big TOR-COL trade: Leafs get Tyson Barrie, Alex Kerfoot and a 6th rd pick in 2020 from the Avs for Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen and Toronto’s 3rd round selection in 2020. Colorado also retaining 50% of Barrie’s AAV ($5.5 million) as part of the transaction.
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Good riddance to Kadri..........happy for you Leaf fan's.
OHLTG
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I didn't mind Kadri, but the constant "is he going to get suspended tonight?" curiosity was tiresome.
scokan
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jeez punch, are you trying to turn this into a leafs board?
there's already one of those kicking around, do you need a link?
there's already one of those kicking around, do you need a link?
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Here's one last image scokan before I take my leave...Nathan Staios at the Leaf development camp.
Anyone wishing to drop me a DM can via this site for a few days or after that on twitter. Take care.
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