I have to admit I am quite baffled as to why he's misfired so badly. Yeah, staying loyal to a lousy coach is what ultimately cost him his job in Vancouver as well, but there's more to it than that. It could be he badly misjudged just how horrible the team he inherited was, and how barren the system was as well. Also...he vowed he wouldn't ever get caught short on goaltending and unfortunately he'll be going into the season, barring some eleventh-hour trade for Luongo, with Reimer/Scrivens. Could be great, but a huge, huge gamble.

Potential line combos. I had forgotten they signed McClement. I think Leafs fans will like him. No, not flashy at all...but great defensive forward and elite penalty killer.

http://blog.mapleleafs.com/what-the-lea ... look-like/

Asset management has always been his strong suit, but he didn't inherit a team with a lot of assets and he traded away a bunch of high draft picks for a one-dimensional player instead of trying to rebuild properly. Not a great plan.