Leafs Sign Colton Orr

[bruinbrigade]

good move for Toronto. It won't be the same with Orr in a different division than Brashear...but maybe playing 8-10 games a year vs the B's will wake up Shawn Thornton

[BStreetBullies]

Originally Posted by bruinbrigade

good move for Toronto. It won't be the same with Orr in a different division than Brashear...but maybe playing 8-10 games a year vs the B's will wake up Shawn Thornton

Brashear has never played in the same division as Orr.

And it will be 6 games this season that Toronto will see the Bruins.

Fukkin Bruin fans... I'm egging your house on New Year's Day.

[BStreetBullies]

It will be pretty interesting to see Orr without the cuffs on, and unde a GM who encourages pugilism. I really like this move,should really liven up the northeast division.

[bobberino]

Burke gets his Enforcer! Happy for Leafs fans, somewhat sad for Rangers faithful..

[devils29]

Originally Posted by BStreetBullies

It will be pretty interesting to see Orr without the cuffs on, and unde a GM who encourages pugilism. I really like this move,should really liven up the northeast division.

I agree, we'll see this season how much Orr still enjoys (or doesn't) the enforcer role. I expect to see some misbehaviour and lots of FM's from him.

Toronto is going to be fun this year no doubt.

[rondo]

Originally Posted by Purely_Purinton

Well its official. Rags are soft as ****. I GUARENTEE you they do not have a heavyweight in the lineup opening night. No way would the Rags pass on Orr, who may be the best skating heavy in the league, and sign some big goof like Koci or Brashear for just 200K less.

Look forward to a 4th line that looks something like Owens-Boyle-Voros/Byers.

Easy PP. Colton Orrs game and skating have improved but he is far from the best skating hw out there. The guy is knock need. I hope you diddnt bet anyone on the guarentee cuz Donny Brash signed with the Rags.

Man Burke made Toronto alot toughter in one day. Orr, Komascerik, Exelby and a few others. It will not be a night off in Toronto this winter.....

I personally dont think Orr was that handcuffed. He established himself the first few seasons and after that most guys slow down a bit.

[nyrpack]

Originally Posted by bobberino

Burke gets his Enforcer! Happy for Leafs fans, somewhat sad for Rangers faithful..

dont be sad for us, we loved orr, but we have brash and possibly neil coming our way, thats pretty dam good in my book

[bobberino]

Originally Posted by nyrpack

dont be sad for us, we loved orr, but we have brash and possibly neil coming our way, thats pretty dam good in my book

"SOMEWHAT SAD" but not anymore. I didn't know about 'the DON' signing nor the possibility of Neil going BLUE when I posted ..

[Bloody Fists]

Great news for us leaf fans. I look forward to HNIC again!!

[bruinbrigade]

Originally Posted by BStreetBullies

Brashear has never played in the same division as Orr.

And it will be 6 games this season that Toronto will see the Bruins.

Fukkin Bruin fans... I'm egging your house on New Year's Day.

you're right.. I keep thinking the Caps were in the same division as the Rags. I was thinking of Laraque when he was in Pitts.

I can't wait for that matchup.... Boston/Philly at Fenway... woot woot

[Elite_Warrior]

Originally Posted by OilersHockey

It's not the $1 million per, it's the 4 years at that rate... most enforcers don't get offered contracts of this length, because they are so prone to long term injury from what they do...

Can you imagine if Orr suffered a "fridge like" injury in his first fight of this contract, and the Leafs are stuck paying him $4 million for primarily his hockey skills???

However, the contract isn't ridiculous...

If this is what it took for Burke to get his man, then that's fine IMO - It's about time Burke actually did one of the things he's been promising to do...

In 2-3 years this might be the toughest Leaf team ever... the question is, will they win 30 games?

Either way, with Orr in and the Sedins NOT, I am actually going to like watching Leaf games this year... this is becoming a team that is much easier to cheer for!

Burke was adamant to add immediate overall toughness to the Maple Leafs and he definitely stamped it big time with the toughness he picked up in his draft picks and now the edition of Orr, Exelby and Komiserak. No team will push around the leafs anymore.

As for the 4 year contract, I thinks reasonable when you consider that Colton Orr is in his prime at 27 and will be virtually in his prime for those 4 years.

Its an excellent pick up fo ther leafs, especially when you put in mind that it was Burke blue print afterall in getting the leafs tougher. Im sure he'll change gears and add more skilled players next year this time.

[Elite_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Humpzilla

Does TSN need to be reminded that one of the most popular Leafs of all-time is Tie Domi? I swear, they must love living in their pussified hockey bubble

I think every teams tough guy is one of the most popular players. Dumbass anti-fighting NHL media cant get that through their heads that these players are important in building a great hockey team.

[Habs # 1]

What about Brad May?

[Knucklechucker]

Originally Posted by Habs # 1

What about Brad May?

I'd rather them bring up Rosehill to be the number 2 guy in Toronto, but I guess May could do it.

[Blues 34]

Toronto really toughened up today. Great job by Burke. I wish they could have gotten Neil as well.