A busy day in Leafs Nation, as we sit now less than 48 hours before the puck drops on the 2008-09 season. Among the moves was the signing of Luke Schenn.
Yesterday the Maple Leafs announced Schenn would be sticking around with the big club, at least for the nine-game loophole run.
Then today, in a move first reported here last week by yours truly, Luke Schenn put the pen to paper with the Maple Leafs and signed a three-year entry level deal. The deal will pay the young blueliner $875,000 per year, plus possible bonuses.
Here is a look at some other news making news today in Leafs Nation:
Devereaux, Kronwall waived
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The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that they have waived forward Boyd Devereaux and defenseman Staffan Kronwall.
Kronwall isn't surprising at all. The Leafs currently have a surplus of blueliners, and I personally don't think he ever did much to stand out from the rest of the crowd.
Devereaux, meanwhile, surprised me a little. I always liked Devereaux, and when he came to Toronto in 2006 I was thoroughly impressed with the speed and hard work he put forth every time he hit the ice. But I guess it had been made obvious by the play of John Mitchell that Devereaux's job clearly wasn't safe.
Should both players clear waivers, it is expected they will report to the AHL Toronto Marlies.
Hollweg Suspended Two Games
Maple Leafs forward Ryan Hollweg was automatically suspended by the NHL for having received his two game misconducts in such a short period of time.
Hollweg will miss Thursday night's opener, as well as Saturday's home opener against the Canadiens.
Be sure to check back to BR tomorrow, as I take an in-depth look at the roster of the Toronto Maple Leafs and ponder what just what to expect this hockey season with "Ten Burning Questions."
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about 1 month ago
And so the Ryan Hollweg era begins. I'm sorry, but he needs to shape up if he expects to stick around the ACC for the entire year—he's way too reckless out on the ice.
Devereaux I'm a little sad at. Like you, I always liked him Derek. It's time to see what Luke Schenn is made of I guess, and John Mitchell being inserted into the lineup is probably a better move, as he'll have more upside at this point in time than Devs.
What do you think about White playing on a line with Mitch and Stajan?
BT
about 1 month ago
Ever since he won the Cup with Detroit, Deveraux has been on a slow boat to no where. This guy was pegged to be the next top Power Forward in the NHL. Regardless, the Leafs still have lots and LOTS of work to do.
about 1 month ago
Good write-up Derek,but since I get the living crap kicked out of me for my poor grammer-I WOULD LIKE TO STAY THIS-Please spell my countries name properly>"CANADIAN".
This is not the first time that I have noticed this error,I see it in many news papers all over the world.
If I was to write in-error Americker,I would be scared to turn my computer on incase it may blow-up.
In the meantime Derek,keep-up the good writing,.I do enjoy your writing.
from about 1 month ago
Canadiens is a team name Mitch. You'd be seeing it in papers because the team is called the "Montreal Canadiens". It does get confusing, but it surely isn't a typo.
BT
about 1 month ago
Say This.
about 1 month ago
I'm really pleased with the decisions on Bell and Devereaux. Mitchell blew past bell and devereaux, and was rewarded.
about 1 month ago
it was about time before they lock up Schenn ... the Bell decision isn't bad, indeed.
about 1 month ago
I agree with putting Kronwall on waivers. He is a mediocre defenseman at a position with plenty of depth. I expected Luke Schenn to be signed and he deserves a shot. But putting Boyd Deveraux on waivers suprises me. He has speed and is a good checking line player who I thought Wilson would like. I hope somebody picks him up because he could be an asset to any club that picks him up.
about 1 month ago
Thanks for the comments guys.
As for Mitch, I hear yeah on the spelling, but that is the way to properly spell the team name Montreal Canadiens.
about 1 month ago
Derek,you are 100% on that,that is how it is spelled in France also,But,we are writing in English.
In any case guys the big night is just around the corner and I think the moves that were made were ok
and for the good of the team.
We all know it is hard to see a guy leave the team,especially of the Deveraux calibre.
Deveraux will not be on the loose very long,I can see him back in Detroit.
Mark you are right on the Mitchell case,he may have a good year as well.
A guy that better turn it up a notch,.is Nik Antropov,it was pretty quiet from that end of the dressing room in the pre-season.
My pick in the opener-4-3-Leafs.
from about 1 month ago
I gotta go with Derek on this point, since it's a sports team, not a point of heritage, it is and reamins to be "Canadiens". But you can say it however you'd like.
about 1 month ago
No reason not to play Schenn. He has a great future, and the team is going to be awful whether they play an 18 year old defensemen or not. I didn't quite believe they'd actually do it, but maybe the Leafs really are going to suck it up and do this rebuild the right way.
about 1 month ago
Anthony,that is quite a spin all right.
Not to be mean with you Anthony it is not my nature, but what is (reamins) I am just asking my friend. Keep up the writing.
from about 1 month ago
aww come on haha, I will not forget this day and my revenge will come.
about 1 month ago
Good writeup. I agree with letting loose Kronwall and Devereaux, both. At first, I was disappointed with the decision to put Devereaux on waivers, as you were, but he just hasn't stood out. The one thing the Leafs have in abundance is mediocrity.
As I'm in the UK, I'm very envious that I will miss seeing the games tonight first hand. I look to you (and BT of course) to keep me in the loop. Meanwhile, I'll aim to drastically improve coverage of the English Premier and National Leagues...though I'm sure I'm just going to end up watching football.
about 1 month ago
Nice to here from Jolly Old England,Abby I just thought I would let you know I imported a few hockey players from the English League since I been in Australia.
By saying that I must say they have a very good English League.
I played against London Lion's away back in 1959/60.
In any case Abby,although I live in Australia now and I do see all the Leaf Games on my PC,you will be well informed by me and all the other scribe's.
about 1 month ago
Brian,I do agree,it is a team name.
But you would think if "Leaf" and that is a team, is in the Dictionary,.why would it not be proper to have Canadien in the Dictionary also?
In any case Brian enjoy the games this year and keep up your writing.cheers mate.
about 1 month ago
"BRYAN" sorry about the error, honestly mate!
about 1 month ago
Anthony,you are truly a great sport and I can see we are going to have a great season.
We will be friends and beside that-What other way can one introduce himself?great stuff mate.
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