Toast 887 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 All good things must come to an end. Trade Deadline retirements opened up a few days ago and we saw the surprising retirements of Sebastian Ball Jr. and Evgeny Namestnikov. We also saw the retirement that everyone knew was coming in Remy LeBeau. Trade deadline retirements are pretty frequent, but it seems following this that the Toronto Legion have something to worry about. Prior to the season it was clear that Remy was going to retire, but Anatoli Zhumbayev also announced that it would be his last season with the team. Then adding on the retirement of Namestnikov, it seems clear that the Legion are in for a little bit of trouble once this season is done with. Remy is the backbone of the team clearly. Without the all-star goalie things are definitely going to be tough for Toronto. Zhumbayev is one of the most talented players in the league, and you can’t just replace someone like him. Namestnikov is the kind of depth player that every team wants. He has played quite the role through his career for Toronto. So the Legion are going to lose three big pieces to their team, so my question to you all is: should Toronto rebuild following the playoffs? As always, give comments with your vote. Best ones get into the mag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yes, too many big name to overcome and it's not like they can simply trade them away for picks. They are retiring thus, they are retiring in a Legion jersey. The picks they'd trade away won't net them the same roster or even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boubabi 4,725 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 The only thing we'll rebuild is S37 victory. #believe #sethknewnothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanesEuntDomus 442 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yes. I predict another underwhelming year for sellers, but they still have the chance to go the route Helsinki went, where they will be able to sell off a bunch of quality players and stack up on picks instead of trying to squeeze out another year of competing. Toast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVHLM-GM 1,858 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks for eight great seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devise 4,475 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I think it's an important distinction to make between have to, and should. Toronto could try to find spare parts to go with the rest of it's roster and give it one more kick at the can next season. But why would they? They won a Cup, they could get some solid assets for their rebuild with the remaining players left over and they have to believe that the team they could scrape together wouldn't be as good as the "top dogs" in the league. Ultimately I think Toronto should rebuild. But with Edgar as GM...who in the hell knows what happens. NotAVHLM-GM and Toast 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I think it's an important distinction to make between have to, and should. Toronto could try to find spare parts to go with the rest of it's roster and give it one more kick at the can next season. But why would they? They won a Cup, they could get some solid assets for their rebuild with the remaining players left over and they have to believe that the team they could scrape together wouldn't be as good as the "top dogs" in the league. Ultimately I think Toronto should rebuild. But with Edgar as GM...who in the hell knows what happens. But what goaltender would they use? Moher, Szat Jr., Brookside, Wahl, Bagleface, Waldron, Salo and Olynick are not going anywhere. So they possibly get Smyl, but I don't see that happening either. That would basically be the piece they need, goaltender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVHLM-GM 1,858 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hel G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STZ 5,339 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hel G He's untouchable.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling 1,996 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 The Slaughter era has started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle 667 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 The Slaughter era has started The era of suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling 1,996 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Confirmed afraid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle 667 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Confirmed afraid Once I reach the VHL with Keeler I'm going to beat Slaughter's face in. Even if I get drafted by NY. Edited June 13, 2014 by Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond_ace 3,107 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Legion Gonna Wrang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling 1,996 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Once I reach the VHL with Keeler I'm going to beat Slaughter's face in. Even if I get drafted by NY. That's not possible boy, Slaughters a pussy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgins 3,618 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Naw that's not an era at all. End of an era is when LeBeau and Tukio retire and the scoring goes up next season by a ton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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