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15 Worst Trades in Toronto Maple Leafs History (Part 3 of 3)
2013 UPDATE: I have refreshed and expanded this list on another website. Check out the series here: Introduction, #21-25, #16-20, #11-15, #6-10 and #1-5.
Welcome to Part Three of the worst trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history, the final look at some of the darkest (and dumbest) days in Toronto hockey.
To recap, here is the list so far from Part One (which can be read here):
#15: Toronto trades Tukka Rask to the Boston Bruins for Andrew Raycroft
#14: Toronto loses Gerry Cheevers to the Boston Bruins in the Intra-League Draft
#13: Toronto trades Fredrick Modin to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Cory Cross and a 7th Round Pick in 2001 (Ivan Kolozvary)
#12: Toronto trades Larry Murphy to the Detroit Red Wings for Future Considerations
#11: Toronto trades Kenny Jonsson, Sean Haggerty, Darby Hendrickson and a 1st Round Pick in 1997 (Roberto Luongo) to the New York Islanders for Wendel Clark, Mathieu Schneider and D.J. Smith
And from Part Two (which can be read here):
#10: As compensation for signing RFA Mike Craig, Toronto sends Peter Zezel and Grant Marshall to the Dallas Stars
#9: Toronto trades Lanny McDonald and Joel Quenville to the Colorado Rockies for Pat Hickey and Wilf Paiement
#8: Toronto loses Brian Bradley to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1992 Expansion Draft
#7: Toronto trades Jason Smith to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2nd Round Pick in 2000 (Kris Vernarsky)
#6: Toronto trades Darryl Sittler to the Philadelphia Flyers for Rich Costello, a 2nd Round Pick in 1982 (Peter Ihnacak) and Future Considerations (Ken Strong)
And now… on with the not-so-grand finale!
#5: Toronto trades Russ Courtnall to the Montreal Canadiens for Jon Kordic and a 6th Round Pick in 1989 (Mike Doers)
Poor Gord Stellick… he'll never live this trade down. The Leafs needed a goon, and the Habs were interested in Russ Courtnall. Apparently rather than haggle, the Leafs' response was "Sure, why not." How did the trade work out? Sadly, even worse than its reputation. Kordin got 446 penalty minutes and 16 points in 104 games as a Leaf, while Courtnall gradually improved over parts of four seasons with the Habs. He ended up with 82 goals and 195 points in 250 games for Montreal. I know other trades have had closer margins in terms of the numbers, and ranked lower. But this is one of those trades that just lives in infamy. Plus the Leafs have had very, VERY few scoring wingers over the past 20 years, and barely a handful that were drafted by Toronto. What's worse, the Leafs traded Kordic and Paul Fenton for a 5th round pick for… Alexei Kudashov. Wow. Meanwhile, the Habs turned Russ Courtnall into Brian Bellows, who won a Stanley Cup with the Habs. And Courtnall kept on being a decent offensive player (and I believe an all-star) with the Dallas Stars.
#4: Toronto trades Bernie Parent and a 2nd Round Pick in 1973 (Larry Goodenough) to the Philadelphia Flyers for a 1st Round Pick in 1973 (Bob Neely) and Future Considerations (Doug Favell)
There are bad trades… and then there are truly wretched trades. This one falls into the second category. Toronto had a young goaltender on their roster that left the club to play in the World Hockey Association, which instantly made him an outcast in the eyes of Leafs management and ownership. Having played previously in Philadelphia with the NHL's Flyers and the WHA's Blazers, he requested a trade to Philadelphia. His request was granted… and in his first two seasons with the Flyers, Bernie Parent won two Stanley Cups, two Conn Smythe trophies as the MVP of the playoffs, and two Vezina trophies. So he was the best goaltender in the league, and the most valuable player on the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. He was also incredible during the regular season, posting a record of 177-60-57 in 298 games over six seasons. Doug Favell meanwhile was a complete bust. He was decent for the Leafs in his first season, just plain AWFUL in his second, and gone his third season lasted just three games before he was shipped to the Colorado Rockies.
And the Leafs failed to make a significant impact with the draft pick. They had two other first rounders that year. The other two (Lanny McDonald and Ian Turnbull) were stellar picks. Bob Neely posted decent numbers as a defenseman, but after four seasons and change he was gone, and he only played 22 games after leaving Toronto. Not much staying power. Essentially, the Leafs received four seasons (3 of them decent) from a mid-level defenseman and two seasons (one of them good) from a back-up goaltender from a man who was possibly the best money goaltender in the 1970s. BRILLIANT!!! And don't give me that 20-20 hindsight crap; Parent posted better numbers in his two seasons in Toronto than Favell did in his entire career.
#3a: Toronto trades a 2nd Round Pick in 2000 (Ivan Huml) to the Washington Capitals for Dmitri Khristich
#3b: The Chicago Blackhawks claim Steve Sullivan from Toronto via waivers
On the surface, the first trade looks harmless. Boston didn't do much with the draft pick, and Khristich's numbers in year one (30 points in 53 games) suggest a decent hockey player. Don't let that fool you, he was AWFUL. His second season (9 points in 27 games) was so bad the Leafs dumped him on Washington for a 3rd round pick in 2001 (which turned into Brendan Bell… who then, in keeping with Leafs' tradition, turned into 17 games and 5 points from Yanic Perreault). Khristich is the closest thing to a Maple Leaf player that I hated except for Mike Craig. So on the surface, you're probably wondering… a 2nd round pick for a 6-time 27+ goal scorer isn't that huge of a risk, why is this trade so high? Two reasons. First, the rumours (which I believe) were that Boston walked away from Khristich's arbitration settlement, thus making him essentially a UFA. Instead of just SIGNING him, Leafs GM Pat Quinn traded a 2nd round pick to Boston for Khristich's rights to "keep the peace".
The second reason why this trade is so high was that, in order to make space for Khristich, Quinn put a young, small forward on waivers. Quinn preferred veterans, and big tough players. And the Chicago Blackhawks plucked Mr. Sullivan off waivers. Steve Sullivan, since leaving Toronto, posted seven consecutive seasons where he scored 22+ goals and recorded 60+ points. By the way, that would have placed him SECOND in Leafs scoring for five of those seasons, third for another, and somewhere in the Top Five for that final season. Yes, I am saying that in those seven seasons, five of those seasons lacked a Leafs player named Sundin scoring 60 or more points. Sullivan scored 303 points in 370 games for Chicago, raising his stock such that the Nashville Predators traded for him at the 2004 trade deadline at a cost of two 2nd Round draft picks. He then scored 158 points in 150 games for the Predators before sitting out the 2007-08 season due to injury. Just a terrible, TERRIBLE trade, one that confirmed the Leafs squandered all the resources they received (Sullivan, Jason Smith and Alyn McCauley) from the Doug Gilmour trade. Imagine how good that trade would look if those three players were still in Leaf uniforms today, over 10 years after Gilmour was sent to New Jersey.
#2: Toronto trades Randy Carlyle and George Ferguson to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Dave Burrows
Most people will question this trade being so high on the list, especially considering the Pittsburgh Penguins were hardly a powerhours during the late 70s and early 80s (which ultimately led to their getting Mario Lemieux 1st overall in 1984). Dave Burrows did absolutely nothing for Toronto. In just over 2 seasons, he recorded 32 points in 151 games, and then he was gone. George Ferguson meanwhile recorded four straight 20-goal seasons, and was even a strong performer in Pittsburgh's first-round exists (15 points in 22 games). But Randy Carlyle was the true gem of this deal. He played 397 games as a Penguin, recording 323 points. As a DEFENSEMAN. In fact, he won the Norris trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, recording 83 points in 1980-81. He then went on to play another 564 games for the Winnipeg Jets, recrdong another 306 points. Despite playing on some truly terrible teams that rarely made the playoffs, he still recorded 31 points in 53 playoff games after leaving Toronto. Again, as a defenseman.
But wait, it gets worse (as if we needed worse giving up a consistent 20-goal man and a 1,000-game defenseman) is that the Penguisn were SMART with their assets. Ferguson and the 1st overall pick in 1983 were traded to the North Stars for Minnesota's pick and two players. The players didn't amount to much, but Pittsburgh selected long-time Penguin Bob Errey. And Carlyle was traded to the Jets for a 1st round pick in 1984 and Future Considerations. The FC ended up being Moe Mantha. Mantha recorded 168 points in 232 games for the Penguins, before becoming part of the Paul Coffey trade, which (after the '91 Cup) in turn led to the trade that brought Kjell Samuelsson, Rick Tocchet and Ken Wregget to Pittsburgh (helping the Penguins get the '92 Cup). As for Doug Bodger, after contributing 167 points in 299 games, Pittsburgh dealt him to the Buffalo Sabres for goaltender Tom Barrasso (an important part of the '91 and '92 Cup wins). So the Penguins turned Randy Carlyle into various components of one of the few back-to-back Cup champions of the last 20 years. *sigh* It's very depressing writing about a team that knows how to continually turn over their high-value assets into new, long-term assets. If only Craig Patrick had been Leafs' GM… he would have moved Tucker, McCabe and possibly Sundin in 2005, rather than signing them to no-movement clauses after yet another 1st-round exit.
#1: Toronto trades a 1st Round Pick in 1991 to the New Jersey Devils for Tom Kurvers
And here we are… the most infamous trade in Toronto Maple Leafs history. Now I know that earlier I stated that I ignore the draft choices made by other teams, because there is no guarantee that Toronto would have chosen that player (i.e. the Islanders choosing Roberto Luongo with the draft pick from the Leafs). However, in this case I can argue that Toronto would almost assuredly have chosen a player of consequence. Of the 22 players chosen in the first round, 17 have played in at least 575 NHL games as of August 2008. Of the other five, two of them still managed to play over 100 games (and one of them was traded for Markus Naslund). That's a 77% chance that Toronto would have had received 575+ games from a first rounder, and an 86% chance of receiving 100+ games (which is more than they got out of Tom Kurvers).
Right off the bat, I will state this; Tom Kurvers was NOT an bad acquisition. The year before the Leafs acquired him, they went 28-46-6 and missed the playoffs. With him in 1990-91, they went 38-38-4 and scored 78 more goals than the year before. Kurvers recorded 52 points and a respectable -8 rating in 70 games, along with 3 assists in 5 playoff games. Quite decent, and demostrating that Kurvers was worth trading for, albeit not for a first round pick. But then the next season, with just 3 assists in 19 games, the Leafs (on their way to a 23-46-11 season where they missed the playoffs by 11 points) dealt him to Vancouver for Brian Bradley. Yes, that would be the very same Brian Bradley that the Leafs held onto for for one-and-a-half seasons, before letting him go in the '92 Expansion Draft (for nothing) to the Tampa Bay Lightning. So in total, dealing their 1991 1st Round Draft Pick resulted in 55 points in 89 games from Tom Kurvers, and 42 points in 85 games from Brian Bradley. To summarize, dealing the first rounder gave Toronto 97 points in 174 games. Of the 17 first rounders to play more games than the Leafs received for Kurvers/Bradley, the LOWEST point total was 128. And that was from a defensive defenseman. So by this math alone, the Leafs screwed up enough for this trade to end up in the top ten trades that make it possible for jerseys like this to exist:
And now comes the clincher. The Leafs were bad in 1990-91… so bad that they were on pace to finish last in the NHL behind the Quebec Nordiques. And Toronto was feeling the sting of Kurvers not working out as expected. So the Leafs traded prospect Scott Pearson and a pair of 2nd Round picks to Quebec; the Nordiques selected Tuomas Gronman and Eric Lavigne. However, you cannot say the trade did nothing for Quebec. What it did was send three regulars to Toronto; Aaron Broten, Lucien Deblois and Michel Petit. They weren't exactly all-stars, but they were regular players on Quebec. Their removal necessitated their replacement with younger, less talented players. The Leafs even picked up another Nord (Claude Loiselle) near the trade deadline. Now why you ask would the Leafs trade Pearson (their 1988 1st Round choice) and a pair of second round picks for three players from the worst team in the league? Because by making Quebec slightly worse and Toronto slightly better, it diminished the chances of Toronto finishing last overall in the league. Sounds like a noble goal… except the SOLE reason the Leafs did this was to avoid their last-place finish turning their draft pick into the first overall draft choice. This would result in New Jersey turning Tom Kurvers… into teenage phenom Eric Lindros.
Before you say so what… in 1991, Eric Lindros was THE next great player. Not an Alexander Daigle "he might be the next one"… we're talking a Sidney Crosby "he WILL be the next one". Lindros scored 71 goals and 149 points in 57 games during his last juniour year. He was so good that he was picked as an 18-year-old to play on the 1991 Canada Cup team. A team so deep that Steve f'n YZERMAN never dressed for a single game. And even though his career can be called disappointing, Lindros still recorded 372 goals and 865 points in 760 games. Fortunately for the Leafs, their Quebec raids paid off, and the Nordiques finished last in the league, giving them the first overall draft pick. The funny part is, rumours swirled a year later that Toronto offered a package including Doug Gilmour, Wendel Clark, Dave Ellett and possibly Felix Potvin to Quebec for Lindros before the Nordiques finally dealt him to Philadelphia.
But getting back to the trade. We already know that it potentially cost Toronto the only true superstar this generation of Toronto fans would have seen (I like Gilmour and Sundin, but neither one of them was a superstar… the last one we had was Sittler). The Leafs breathed a sigh of relief; Quebec's finish and the San Jose Sharks joining the NHL meant New Jersey picked third. And the Devils chose very, VERY well; Scott Niedermayer. Niedermayer is one of the true great defenseman of this (or possibly any) generation. He scored 476 points in 892 games with New Jersey, winning Stanley Cups in 1995, 2000 and 2003 (and very nearly another one in 2001). He then signed with the Anaheim Ducks as a free agent, where he added another 157 points in 209 games, and a fourth Stanley Cup ring in 2007. He also won a Memorial Cup (the Canadian Juniour Hockey championship), and gold medals at the World Juniour Championship, the World Championship, the World Cup (of hockey) and Winter Olympics. The man was a winner on every single stage that he played. The truly sad part… picking first or third (assuming they were smart enough to pick Niedermayer) would have given the Leafs a TRUE franchise player who would have spent 10+ seasons in their uniform. Any number of players from the 1991 draft could have boosted the club's fortunes longer term than Kurvers/Bradley. You want scoring? Peter Forsberg went 6th overall, and other options included Brian Rolston, Alexei Kovalev, Markus Naslund, Glen Murray and Martin Rucinsky. Defense? Scott Lachance, Aaron Ward, Richard Matvichuk and Philippe Boucher all played 700+ quality games. Even a "bust" like Pat Falloon scored 322 points.
This was the trade that truly bottomed out the franchise at the end of 1980s. Think of a 19-year-old Eric Lindros or Scott Niedermayer playing on the 1992-93 Leafs alongside Gilmour, Andreychuk, Clark and Potvin. It would have completely changed the dynamic of the team. And Sundin would have had some help keeping the team from being awful in the mid-to-late 1990s. Lindros or Niedermayer might have been enough to turn one of those Conference Finals runs into a Stanley Cup Final apperance… or heaven forbid, a win. And worst-case scenario, Lindros might even have helped out the Blue Jays.
That's the beauty, and the pain of sports… the what-if's, the could-have-been's, and the wish-they-weren'ts. But then that's also the reason why lists like this are possible. Every team has their share of glorious moments and tragic instances, and it's unfortunate that Toronto has had more than their share. I hope you've enjoyed reading these "Top 15" worst trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history as much as I enjoyed reading them. I'm sure we haven't seen the last of bad Leaf trades, and no matter what happens we will always cling to our hope that another Gilmour-type trade will bring the franchise back to life. Go Leafs Go!
2013 UPDATE: I have refreshed and expanded this list on another website. Check out the series here: Introduction, #21-25, #16-20, #11-15, #6-10 and #1-5.
15 Worst Trades in Toronto Maple Leafs History (Part 2 of 3)
2013 UPDATE: I have refreshed and expanded this list on another website. Check out the series here: Introduction, #21-25, #16-20, #11-15, #6-10 and #1-5.
Welcome to Part Two of the worst trades in Toronto Maple Leafs history. One thing I should mention is that I did not consider any trades from before 1967. The reason is because the Original Six NHL was incredibly different from the one today, and the majority of awful Leaf trades happened after the 70's anyways.
To recap, here is the list so far from Part One (which can be read here):
#15: Toronto trades Tukka Rask to the Boston Bruins for Andrew Raycroft
#14: Toronto loses Gerry Cheevers to the Boston Bruins in the Intra-League Draft
#13: Toronto trades Fredrick Modin to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Cory Cross and a 7th Round Pick in 2001 (Ivan Kolozvary)
#12: Toronto trades Larry Murphy to the Detroit Red Wings for Future Considerations
#11: Toronto trades Kenny Jonsson, Sean Haggerty, Darby Hendrickson and a 1st Round Pick in 1997 (Roberto Luongo) to the New York Islanders for Wendel Clark, Mathieu Schneider and D.J. Smith
And now, on with the list!
#10: As compensation for signing RFA Mike Craig, Toronto sends Peter Zezel and Grant Marshall to the Dallas Stars
Right off the bat, I will admit to some fairly blatant bias here. I HATE Mike Craig. I hated him in Minnesota/Dallas, and I LOATHED him in Toronto. I have never hated a Maple Leaf player before or since; but I hated Mike Craig. He was a 15-goal, 30-point player that the Leafs signed to an offer sheet for who-knows-what reason. And in 3 seasons in Toronto, 172 games… he managed 20 goals. No, not a season… TOTAL. 20 freakin' goals and 50 points. Oh, and in the playoffs? One assist in 8 games. ARGH. And the compensation package was ridiculous. Peter Zezel didn't last very long with the Stars, but he was an incredibly competent checking centre for a grind line that the Leafs SORELY lacked for a number of years after the Berg-Zezel-Osborn combination was disbanded. What's worse, the Leafs also lost decent prospect Grant Marshall (their first round pick from 1992!). He played 402 games with Dallas, recording 134 points as a decent two-way player. And SINCE Dallas, he has played another 298 games. Oh, and did I mention he's won a pair of Stanley Cups, one with Dallas and one with New Jersey? A strong two-way forward who has (so far) played 700 career games, and the loss of Zezel for 172 games from Mike f'n Craig. It would have been better if Cliff Fletcher (or whoever made the decision to sign Craig) offered me $20 to ro shambo him. No I'm not bitter, why do you ask?
#9: Toronto trades Lanny McDonald and Joel Quenville to the Colorado Rockies for Pat Hickey and Wilf Paiement
This was a trade that began the franchise's descent into the hell that was the 80s, a decade in which the Leafs had a record of 301-481-98 between 79-80 and 89-90 (a win percentage of .398, during a time in which surrendered 660 more goals than they scored). It is also widely reported that the deal was intended to demotivate Leafs captain Darryl Sittler. Only in Toronto would a personal vendetta come before the success of the club.
Pat Hickey was an unexpected bonus at first; he recorded 22 goals in just 45 games during his first half-year with the club. But the next season he was quite ordinary, and one game into the following season he was gone. Meanwhile his counterpart Joel Quenville was a servicable defenseman for Colorado, following the club to New Jersey. He went on to play 710 games after leaving the Leafs.
At first glance, the superstars in this trade worked out well. Toronto got 187 games and 203 points out of Paiement, while Colorado got 142 games and 141 points from McDonald. Paiement even recorded a stellar 40 goals and 97 points in his first full season in Toronto. But when he dropped to 18 goals and 58 points the following seasons, the Leafs traded him to Quebec for Miroslav Frycer and a 7th rounder. Yes, that's right; Miroslav Frycer was all the Leafs had to show for dealing heart-and-soul Lanny McDonald. Colorado didn't fare much better; they dealt McDonald to Calgary, where he played another 492 games (!!!), and won a Stanley Cup in his final season (1988-89). Lanny scored 66 goals in his first full season in Calgary, and ironically Joel Quenville ended up in Calgary as well.
This trade is #9 for two reasons. First, looking at the numbers, the trade isn't as bad as you might suspect. Paiement's contributions in Toronto were superior to McDonald's in Colorado, and the Rockies traded McDonald for spare parts Bob MacMillan and Don Lever. This prevents the trade from being higher. But what keeps this trade in the "Top" 10 is the fact that the Leafs were TRYING to shoot themselves in the foot to hurt their captain, AND they squandered the resources they received (Paiement) for a player (Frycer) who was a regular "contributor" on some of the worst Leaf teams of all time.
#8: Toronto loses Brian Bradley to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1992 Expansion Draft
While this is technically not a trade, the Leafs had the option to leave anyone they wanted available in the expansion draft for Ottawa and Tampa Bay. Mike Krushelnyski was nearing the end of the road, as was Mike Foligno. Joe Sacco was a nothing prospect of limited potential. Mike Eastwood, Dave McLlwain, Ken Baumgartner. Granted, I'm not 100% certain who was protected, but there had to be someone else besides Bradley that could be protected. He finished sixth on the club in scoring in 91-92! But for whatever reason, the Leafs let Tampa Bay snag him. And what happened? He scored 42 goals and 86 points for the Lightning, and then proceeded to record 300 points in 328 games over six seasons before retiring due to injuries. He was the Lightning's face of the franchise until Vincent Lecavalier came along, and he lead the Bolts from game one to their first playoff birth in 1996. And the Leafs let him walk for nothing. Just to put Bradley's 300 points in perspective; do you know how many Leafs have scored 300 points in Toronto? 32 players. In 72 YEARS.
#7: Toronto trades Jason Smith to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2nd Round Pick in 2000 (Kris Vernarsky) and a 4th Round Pick in 1999 (Jonathon Zion)
Leafs GM/Coach Pat Quinn was not a fan of Jason Smith, and shipped him off to Edmonton. And you know what we kept hearing on TV and in the papers for the next few years? "We could really use a big, physical defenseman to clear the net and project (Curtis) Joseph in goal." Gee, where can we find one of those? Oh, I know… EDMONTON. Jason Smith became one of the most popular Oilers since Doug Weight and Ryan Smyth, playing 542 games and eventually being named team captain. He has since been traded to Philadelphia, which caused Oiler Ethan Moreau to say the following: "I didn't even ask who we got. I don't really care right now if we're better or worse, it's more the human side of it. You lose a great friend and a great leader, the longest standing Oilers captain of all time." Obviously a very talented, very respected player. And a true leader. Well the LEafs must have gotten something good in return, right? Hell, you already know the answer to that; if it was "yes", then it wouldn't be on this list. Mr. Zion (who sounds like an extra from the Matrix) never played in the NHL. Kris Vernarsky played 17 games… but not in Toronto. The Leafs traded him to Boston for Ric Jackman. And RIGHT before Jackman became a decent defenseman for a few seasons… the Leafs traded him for Drake Berehowsky. So to sum up, the Leafs traded an additional 619 games (and COUNTING) of Jason Smith for 42 games (and 8 points) from Ric Jackman, and 9 games (3 points) from Drake Berehowsky. Huzzah.
#6: Toronto trades Darryl Sittler to the Philadelphia Flyers for Rich Costello, a 2nd Round Pick in 1982 (Peter Ihnacak) and Future Considerations (Ken Strong)
This was a dark day for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They traded their captain, their best player since Dave Keon, and a man just 84 points away from becoming the first Toronto player ever to record 1,000 points in a Maple Leaf uniform. And he would have done it for SURE; he recorded 178 points in 191 games as a Flyer, and then added one last season in Detroit before retiring and going on to the Hall of Fame. It's just sad what they settled for in return. Ken Strong? 15 NHL games, then disappeared to Austria for a decade. Rich Costello? 12 NHL games. Only Peter Ihnacak made the club. He recorded 28 goals and 66 points and then recorded just 201 points in his final 337 games as a Leaf before returning to Europe. He's right up there with Frycer as regulars on some of the worst hockey teams in Toronto (and NHL) history. A dark day, a bad trade… and a team that will likely not see a 1,000 point scorer in our lifetime; Sundin has 987 points as a Leaf, but he's as good as gone, and the next closest active Leaf is Tomas Kaberle with 402 points.
It's trades like these that give people the justification to make photos like THESE.
Well that wraps up the second portion of our list. Part Three has been posted here after a few days break (necessitated by a combination of the time required to compile and rank the trades, and a need to walk away from the sheer amount of RAGE that builds up whenever I research just how truly godawful these trades were). Feedback is always welcome, either here in the comments or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
2013 UPDATE: I have refreshed and expanded this list on another website. Check out the series here: Introduction, #21-25, #16-20, #11-15, #6-10 and #1-5.
15 Worst Trades in Maple Leaf History (Part 1 of 3)
2013 UPDATE: I have refreshed and expanded this list on another website. Check out the series here: Introduction, #21-25, #16-20, #11-15, #6-10 and #1-5.
I know this blog is pop-culture focused, but sports are definitely a part of popular culture. And one sport that struggles for popularity outside of a few stronghold countries is hockey. But like any sport, there are a few teams that are institutions. Baseball has the Yankees, basketball has the Lakers and Celtics… hockey has the Original Six teams. And possibly the most painful of those teams to be a fan of is the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The picture above shows the four most popular Leafs captains of the past 30 years. None of them were allowed to retire as Leafs captain, and two of them were dealt in such brutal trades that they fall into the list which begins shortly. You see the Leafs were once a storied NHL franchise, rich in success, talent and Cup wins. A number of factors helped contribute to their downfall; then the NHL began expanding, the rival World Hockey Association began siphoning off talented players, and the infamous Harold Ballard took over as majority owner and drove what little pride remained from Maple Leaf Gardens. Some teams would be able to persevere through these challenges, if they can continue to make smart personnel moves. Unfortunately… the Leafs have made more than their share of bad trades since they won their last Stanley Cup some 40 years ago. Here are the first "highlights" from that group.
DNQ: Toronto trades Rick Vaive, Steve Thomas and Bob McGill to the Chicago Blackhawks for Ed Olczyk and AL Secord
This trade is mentioned frequently as an awful trade, due to Vaive's success with the team (and the fact that he is one of only two players to score 50 goals in a single season wearing a Leafs jersey). However, the numbers tell a different story. Vaive played just 106 games in Chicago, scoring 55 goals, before being dealt to Buffalo, where he was a shadow of his former self, and he faded away a few seasons later. Thomas was strong for the Blackhawks, but not a star; he recorded 198 points in 231 games before being shipped off to the New York Islanders. Bob McGill was servicable, but didn't do much of note in four seasons with Chicago.
Now Al Secord was a mistake to acquire, one which the Leafs rectified just a year and a half later by shipping him to Philadelphia. But Ed Olczyk was spectacular. He averaged 37 goals and 84 points in his 3 full seasons with Toronto. And when he was traded to Winnipeg, he netted the Leafs Dave Ellett, who was a huge component of the beloved '92 and '93 Leafs teams. Given Olczyk's performance and Vaive's disctinct lack of staying power post-Leafs, I'd actually call this trade a win rather than a loss. And ironically enough, everyone but Vaive ended up having a second stint with the team that traded them (Olczyk and Secord played again in Chicago, while Thomas and McGill were Leafs in the 90s).
Dis-Honourable Mention: Toronto trades Alyn McCauley, Brad Boyes and a 2003 1st Round Pick (Mark Stuart) to the San Jose Sharks for Owen Nolan
People talk about this trade like it was the end of the world. I will freely admit, losing McCauley (hero of the 2002 playoff run) sucked, as he has turned into a terrific defensive player. But he wasn't critical to the team. And while Brad Boyes was a 40-goal scorer last year with St. Louis. But he has never been anything above average until last year, and he's been traded twice SINCE this deal. And Mark Stuart was a bust, never even playing for San Jose. Owen Nolan's pickup was heralded as the "right move" in 2003 because of his strong clutch play and leadership reputation. Yes he bombed, and yes he had a bitter divorce with the team due to injury lawsuits. And his acquisition was a mistake. BUT… it isn't bigger than the 15 mistakes coming up next. And on a side note, it is intensely depressing that Boyes was the first NHLer drafted by Toronto to get 40 goals in a season since Wendel Clark, who was drafted in what, 1986? So very, very sad…
#15: Toronto trades Tukka Rask to the Boston Bruins for Andrew Raycroft
I will fully admit that I have some bias here. I knew the SECOND we traded for Raycroft that it was a mistake. NO Bruins goaltender since Andy Moog has ever been good for more than 18 months. Jon Casey, John Blue, Blaine Lacher, Jon Grahame, Byron Dafoe, Bill Ranford (the second time), Jim Carey (not the actor)… the list goes on. And you can add Raycroft to this list. If Rask even turns out to be HALF as good as people thing, this trade will still belong on this list. And it's not the first time Toronto gifted a great goaltender to Boston.
#14: Toronto loses Gerry Cheevers to the Boston Bruins in the Intra-League Draft
Okay, so technically this isn't a trade. And losing Cheevers was necessary to keep both Johnny Bower and Terry Sawchuk, the goaltending tandem that won the Leafs the Stanely Cup in '67. But come ON, did they have to let Gerry CHEEVERS go? The guy won two Stanley Cups with Boston, helped win the Summit Series against the Soviet Union in 1972, posted a record of 230 wins, 102 losses and 72 ties in 418 games, and won FIFTY-THREE of 88 playoff games with the Bruins. And he came up with the coolest goalie mask ever. How could they let him go for NOTHING???
#13: Toronto trades Fredrick Modin to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Cory Cross and a 7th Round Pick in 2001 (Ivan Kolozvary)
I was hesitant to put this on the list, because I sincerely doubt Modin would ever have developed into a decent hockey player in the hockey fishbowl that is Toronto. However, he developed into a solid forward for Tampa Bay, averaging 24 goals a season over six years with the club, including three seasons of 50+ points and two 30-goal seasons. You know, the kind of seasons one needs from decent offensive wingers, which have been sorely lacking from Toronto for a number of years. Meanwhile poor Cory was a healthy scratch half the time, and despised by many fans the other half of the time. Funny story; I attended a game in Tampa during the late 90s between Florida and Tampa. 8 fights, 3 of them involving Enrico Ciccone. These four guys in front of me were riding Cory ALL night, taunting him every time he touched the puck. Anyways, on one play a Lighting player was hit VERY hard into the glass and knocked out, leading to a huge brawl. The arena erupted into jeers and everyone was pumped up. All of the sudden, one of the four guys went "Oh its okay, it was only Cory." And all four promptly sat back down again, calmly sipping their beers and waiting for play to resume, despite the rest of the arena calling for blood.
#12: Toronto trades Larry Murphy to the Detroit Red Wings for Future Considerations
This trade irks me to no end. Toronto traded for Murphy from Pittsburgh, and the guy recorded 60 points. As a DEFENSEMAN. And Leaf fans rode him mercilessly. I'm pretty sure the last Leaf defenseman to do that was Al Iafrate in 89-90, and I don't think it happened again until Bryan McCabe two seasons ago (and look how beloved he is). Anyways, the Leafs were SO desparate to get rid of Murphy that Detroit simply had to pay 2/3 of what was left on his contract. That's right; the Leafs paid 1/3 of Murphy's salary AND got nothing in return. And all he did was score 171 points over the next four seasons and win two Stanley Cups. And DURING those two Cup wins, he scored 26 points in 42 games for the Wings. ARGH.
#11: Toronto trades Kenny Jonsson, Sean Haggerty, Darby Hendrickson and a 1st Round Pick in 1997 (Roberto Luongo) to the New York Islanders for Wendel Clark, Mathieu Schneider and D.J. Smith.
Okay, first off you can COMPLETELY ignore the fact that the Islanders selected Luongo. There is no guarantee that the Leafs would have picked him. Had the Leafs owned Luongo's rights and traded HIM to New York, then this trade would be much higher on the list. Anyways, fans were SCREAMING for Wendel to return to Toronto, and ownership sadly listened. Clark got 15 points in 13 games after returning, and then scored 30 goals the next season. But Fletcher alledgely turned down an offer of a 1st rounder from Pittsburgh for Clark that year, uttering the infamous "draft-shmaft" quote. Clark played one more mediocre season in Toronto before leaving as a free agent. Meanwhile, while Haggerty was a bust and Hendrickson was back in Toronto the next season, Kenny Jonsson was a fixture in New York for a decade. He played 597 games for New York, recording 232 points, many of them in a time where quality Leafs blueliners were few and far between. Never mind the first rounder; Jonsson was a rare gem; a Leafs draft pick that blossomed, and played quality hockey for nearly a decade. Mathieu Schneider is the only reason this trade wasn't in the "Top" 10; he was solid for the Leafs, and then traded for Alex Karpovtsev, who in turn brought in Bryan McCabe. Still, an awful trade compounded by the fact that Clark walked for nothing, and he could have brought a first rounder back.
I know this was a longer read for a blog, but like I said; I'm a long-time Leafs fan, and this blog has finally given me a forum to vent on just how frustrating it can be to BE a Leafs fan at time. I hope you've enjoyed Part 1; Part 2 (Trades #6-10) is posted here, and Part 3 (Trades #1-5) is posted here. Feedback is always welcome!
2013 UPDATE: I have refreshed and expanded this list on another website. Check out the series here: Introduction, #21-25, #16-20, #11-15, #6-10 and #1-5.


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Ray Beckmann
Electrical Engineer, UTC Aerospace Systems
Kennedy Middle School Math Tutor for the College Readiness team's Math Tutor Program Pilot at Kennedy Middle School.
Bio and Professional Experience
My wife Vicki and I live in Genoa, a town of 5000 souls surrounded by corn and soybean fields, 25 or so miles southeast of Rockford. We moved to Genoa sixteen years ago when I took a position at United Technologies Aerospace Systems (then Hamilton Sundstrand). I grew up in northwest suburban Streamwood as did Vicki. Shortly after we were married we moved to Elgin where we spent fifteen happy years before moving to Genoa. We have one child, a daughter, Katie, who is a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
I am an electrical engineer at UTAS. My primary responsibilities are in power generation system simulation and embedded software design. Modern aircraft require a lot of electricity. The electricity is used for critical things like moving flight control surfaces, and not so critical things like powering in-flight entertainment systems. Generating the electricity safely and seeing to it that the electricity is safely distributed around the aircraft is one of the many things we do at UTAS.
What are your responsibilities as a math tutor for Alignment Rockford's Kennedy Middle School Math Tutor pilot and why did you decide to volunteer as a tutor?
For one hour a week, I get to work with some really bright, energetic sixth graders who are being introduced to algebra. We spend our time going over baffling homework problems, or repeatedly solving problems that aren't so baffling but build important skills that the students will need later in their academic careers. We also talk about what kind of bicycles they ride or how horrible it was to have the flu last week or where they last saw their lost cell phone.
I decided to become a tutor for multiple reasons. As my daughter grew up and became a confident, successful adult (the thing you hope for as a parent, that becomes the thing that breaks your heart), I missed helping out with homework and regularly interacting with young people. I also wanted to share my talents and experience with kids who may not have had some of the same advantages that I was given as a child. I am also one of those people who enjoy doing math, and I always want to learn and understand more myself. So, tutoring students in math seemed like a good fit.
Can you share any significant reflections or specific moments that stand out from participating in this pilot program throughout this school year?
My favorite tutoring moments are when the light bulb goes on for the students and I can be excited with and for them. It's great when one of them looks at me wide-eyed and says something like "Hey, I get this now!" It's even better when they snap off a correct answer without even pausing to think and I can say "Did you hear yourself? Do you know what you just did? You got that one without even trying! You are on your way! You are going places!" Watching students feel successful and gain confidence has been very rewarding.
How do you feel that your participation in this program has impacted the students you have tutored?
I would like to think that my participation has given the students a better sense of self-worth, and I hope they have gotten some idea of how bright they are. I hope they remember to keep the doors of opportunity open for themselves by making good choices and persevering. I am optimistic that the ideas of graduating from high school and going to university will become operating assumptions for them.
Why is it important for community members to participate in programs such as the Kennedy math tutor pilot and do you have any suggestions on how community members should get involved?
Although everyone may not feel comfortable with the role of academic tutor, it is important that these students are valued and given the additional support that they deserve. I am grateful to their teachers for allowing me to come alongside them and provide some of this support.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this program. Working with and getting to know these children has made a positive impact on me. It is the highlight of my week!


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- Mar 13, 2009
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A logo is often a great starting point when finding direction for full page designs.
This post is a roundup of sites highlighted some of the best and brightest identities and logos in the world.
Five Minute Upgrade – Variety in Title and Body Fonts
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Are you a one font wonder?
Contrary to what you may think, mixing fonts in web layouts can actually be quite beneficial. It can help to increase usability, promote emphasis, and add some flair to an otherwise monotonous page.
In this post we'll examine the trends of mixed typefaces and take a look at some fantastic example pages out on the web.
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This article sets out several Web marketing solutions – presenting the pros and cons of various complementary Web marketing activities.
5 Complementary Web Marketing Activity Combinations
- Article and Video Marketing (my favorite)
- PPC and Facebook Ads (paid advertising)
- Affiliate Programs
- Social Media Campaigns
- Blogging, bookmarking, and organic SEO
I started with blogging and organic SEO. Once I started ranking very well, I added article marketing. Recently, I ventured into video marketing. If I were to do it again, I would have started article marketing earlier.
My core activities are complementary – they focus on publishing content. I leverage that content by publishing it in my business blog, in EzineArticles, and then creating videos from that content.
That said, I've also dabbled in PPC, Facebook Ads, and social media campaigns. I like publishing content the most; consequently I did this consistently and did it better.
I'll briefly set out the pros and cons of each combination of Web marketing activities.
1. Article and Video Marketing
- You can do it for free
- If done well, builds credibility and can be very effective.
- Can easily leverage the content.
- Residual benefits – the published content works for your business indefinitely – as long as it remains published.
- Relatively easily outsourced. You'll need to be judicious who you hire. You tend to get what you pay for.
- Huge leverage opportunity if other websites publish your articles and/or videos. Could go viral. This is the best-case scenario.
- The backlinks can help your website's organic SEO – especially if your content is syndicated.
- It's time consuming to create the content.
- It takes a while to see results (especially compared to paid advertising).
- May take a little while to get the right people doing it for you.
- Scaling up takes a little while because you need to generate the content.
2. PPC and Facebook Ads
- Immediate results. You may have to test and tweak some, but you can get website visitors very, very quickly.
- Easily scalable. If you want more traffic, pay more money.
- Target as many keywords as you like immediately.
- Quickly measurable. Because results are immediate, you can test and tweak very quickly.
- Costs are variable in that you pay when you get desired action (i.e. click thrus to your website).
- Fairly easy to outsource – you'll want to shop around. There are many ineffective and/or costly PPC and Facebook consultants.
- Costs money. In fact, if your target keywords become more competitive, you costs can rise.
- Likely lower conversion rate on your business website because visitors are not pre-sold (like they are with content publishing).
- If you don't do organic SEO, you miss out on traffic from the organic search engine listings.
3. Running an Affiliate Program
If you offer a product or service for which you can recruit affiliates to promote your business, then you could have a ready-made army of sales-people very quickly.
The key is having a very high converting sales funnel and offer excellent incentives to attract affiliate marketers.
- You can build a massive Web presence very quickly if you attract a lot of affiliate marketers (or a few effective affiliate marketers).
- Your costs are associated directly with sales or some form of action. In other words, the costs are attached to sales or some form of action that you pay commissions on.
- High conversion rates if your affiliate marketers pre-sell your website visitors.
- Improve organic SEO rankings with many incoming links from affiliate marketers (assuming some of them link to you via DoFollow links).
- Residual benefits with the content your affiliates publish (assuming your affiliates don't remove the published content).
- Easy to hire an affiliate manager to run the operation.
- Costs money. You share the revenues.
- If you don't recruit affiliates, you'll have wasted time establishing an affiliate program.
- Time investment in managing your affiliate program – working with affiliates, developing sales tools and resources, etc.
- You're dependent on the efforts of your affiliates. If they are not effective, you'll not only lose them as affiliates, but you won't make sales.
- Legal issues may arise if your affiliates breach any regulations in promoting your products/services.
4. Social Media Campaigns
I'm referring to Facebook, Twitter, online profiles, forum participation, blog posting, and other community participation activities.
- Build trust among your community. You can establish credibility and expert status with ongoing contribution. If you succeed developing expert status, this can be extremely effective. Your products/services will sell well – in fact, you'll create demand for your business specifically.
- It's a social activity, which may appeal to you.
- No or low cost. You can build Facebook pages, use Twitter, comment on blogs, and join forums for no cost.
- Requires ongoing participation. Once you stop, your presence dwindles.
- Difficult to outsource. It's you the community wants to dialogue with.
- Not effective for every type of market. If your customers don't participate in social media, then this approach may not be as effective.
5. Blogging, Bookmarking, and Organic SEO
These three work well together. In fact, blogging results in organic SEO if you apply some simple on-site and off-site SEO techniques. When you write great content, it makes sense to get attention to it by bookmarking it with the prominent bookmarking services (Digg, Reddit, StumbleUpon, etc.).
- Blogging has the same pros as article marketing. The activity is the same – only the platform differs.
- Bookmarking is a very quick way to get attention to your business. Be sure you bookmark truly interesting content. Don't bookmark sales pages.
- Organic SEO is free and can bring you a lot of business.
- Blogging has the same cons as article marketing.
- Social bookmarking is time-consuming and may not result in conversion. If you attract visitors because of an interesting article, those visitors may not be interested in what you have to offer. It's difficult for some types of businesses to use social bookmarking that results in sales.
- Organic SEO takes a long time to get results. If you outsource it, it can be very expensive. However, if you rank well in the search engines, the potential sales is huge.
- Also with organic SEO, you must continue working on it to stay ahead of your competitors.
When choosing Web marketing solutions, consider the following:
- If you'll be doing it yourself, do you like the activity? If you hate writing, then article marketing isn't for you unless you're prepared to hire writers.
- Know your market. Will you find them or they you through your chosen Web marketing activities? For instance, if your market doesn't use Twitter, then there's little point in using Twitter.
- Don't do something just because you heard it's effective. This results in jumping from one activity to another. Pick and stick.


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- Harry Potter: "Were — were your parents Death Eaters as well?"
- Sirius Black: "No, no, but believe me, they thought Voldemort had the right idea, they were all for the purification of the wizarding race, getting rid of Muggle-borns and having pure-bloods in charge… I bet my parents thought Regulus was a right little hero for joining up at first."
- — Sirius Black to Harry Potter on his family's views[src]
Orion Black (1929 – 1979) was a pure-blood wizard and the eldest son of Arcturus Black III and Melania Macmillan. He married his second cousin, Walburga Black, and the couple had two sons: Sirius and Regulus Black.[1]
Early life
- "My father put every security measure known to Wizard-kind on it when he lived here."
- —Sirius about the protection his father put on Grimmauld Place[src]
Orion was born to Arcturus Black III and his wife, Melania Macmillan, in 1929. He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was sorted into Slytherin house[3], like most members of the House of Black. At some point, he married his second cousin Walburga Black, and the two lived at the traditional family home of 12 Grimmauld Place in London, England. Orion used a vast array of magical security measures on the house while he lived there.[4]
Family life
- "It was my father's. Kreacher wasn't quite as devoted to him as to my mother, but I still caught him snogging a pair of my father's old trousers last week."
- —Sirius on Orion's ring[src]
Orion and his wife, like many members of the Black family, believed strongly in blood purity. To this end, they disowned their older son Sirius when he expressed different views, leading to Sirius moving in with the Potter family and Walburga burning his name off the family tapestry when he was sixteen years old.
Orion and Walburga favoured their younger son, Regulus, and approved when he joined the Death Eaters. Though they were not members of the organisation themselves, they agreed with Lord Voldemort's values and goals. However, according to Sirius, they became dismayed when they realised how far Voldemort was willing to go to achieve his aims; this may have been the reason behind Orion strengthening his home's magical defences during the height of the First Wizarding War.[5]
Both Orion and his son Regulus died in 1979.[1]
- "Several times Kreacher sidled into the room and attempted to smuggle things away under his loincloth, muttering horrible curses every time they caught him at it. When Sirius wrested a large golden ring bearing the Black crest from his grip, Kreacher actually burst into furious tears and left the room sobbing under his breath and calling Sirius names Harry had never heard before."
- —Orion's eldest son throwing out his ring[src]
Orion owned a ring which was later thrown out by Sirius Black despite Kreacher's efforts to rescue it. It was big and golden, and had the family crest of the House of Black on it. During a clean-out of 12 Grimmauld Place, Kreacher tried to smuggle the ring to his room, but Sirius caught him and wrestled it from his hands. Kreacher then cried furiously and cursed at Sirius under his breath.
Kreacher once tried to save a pair of his old trousers as Sirius once caught him kissing Orion Black's old trousers.
Magical abilities and skills
- Defensive charms/Security: Orion Black is said to have had an extensive knowledge of defensive magic. While he resided at 12 Grimmauld Place, he cast on it, every single security measure known to mankind. These charms include a Muggle-Repelling charm.
Black family
Walburga and Orion had a happy marriage and relationship, especially since they shared blood purity ideology. Walburga was likely devastated when her husband died.
Orion and his wife disowned their eldest son, Sirius since he disagreed with the Black family's beliefs in blood purity and was sorted into Gryffindor rather than Slytherin. When Sirius left home at the age of 16, Walburga blasted his name off the tapestry. Orion died 2 years before Sirius was wrongfully thrown sent to Azkaban, so he never got to know.
Orion and his wife greatly admired and favoured their younger son, Regulus because he remained loyal to the Black family traditions and was sorted into Slytherin. In 1979, both Orion and Regulus died.
Orion, like many members of the House of Black, is named after a constellation. Orion is a very prominent constellation, known as the Hunter. Contemporary astronomical imagery has Orion next to the "river" Eridanus and two hunting dogs, one of which contains the star Sirius, the name of Orion Black's older son. In Greek mythology, Orion was a giant huntsman who angered the deities, and was subsequently killed by the great scorpion after which the constellation Scorpius is named.
In other versions of the tale, Orion is actually killed by Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt, when she is tricked by her brother, Apollo, who is jealous of her love. Apollo bet Artemis that she couldn't hit a small mark down in a river, which was actually Orion's head, visible above the water as he was swimming. Artemis, not realising what her brother was making her do, shot Orion in the head. She then became distraught upon finding out about her mistake.
Behind the scenes
- Orion, as well as the rest of his family, may have been sorted in Slytherin.
- Orion and Walburga's disillusionment with the Death Eater organisation, Regulus' defection from the group, Orion's strengthening of his house's defences, and his and his son's death all coincide.
- On the family tree in the film Orion has got a large blue turban, but on the 2nd DVD of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix his turban is red.
- Depending on which month in 1929 he was born, Orion might have encountered Tom Riddle during their Hogwarts, as the latter was two or three years older than the former.
- Orion and his son Regulus died in the same year, 1979.
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) (Appears on Black family tapestry)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (Appears in portrait(s))
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 Black family tree
- ↑ LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 In Chapter 4 of Half-Blood Prince, Horace Slughorn states: "The whole Black family had been in my house, but Sirius ended up in Gryffindor!" This implies that all Blacks except Sirius were Sorted into Slytherin while Slughorn was Head of House. Orion, born in 1929, presumably attended Hogwarts c. 1940 to 1947, and thus would have been a student of Slughorn, who was stated to have begun teaching at Hogwarts around the same time as Albus Dumbledore in Chapter 5 of Half-Blood Prince, in 1938 or earlier. Sirius Black also states "My whole family have been in Slytherin" and in Chapter 23 of Deathly Hallows, confirming that at least those Blacks closely related to Sirius were in Slytherin.
- ↑ Sirius Black: My father put every security measure known to Wizard-kind on it when he lived here. (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix


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Logo image of a train needed for t-shirts for adults and possibly for use on other items to be sold in a park gift shop.
We also have a current contest for a logo for children's t-shirts if you are interested. We encourage designers to make designs for both because we would like to have some consistency.
Hermann Park Railroad
- Background info: A miniature train runs through a large, historic urban park in Houston, Texas, and is a popular attraction for visitors, young and old.
- Photo: The train looks like the one in this photo, but where there is light blue, our train is the more royal blue color. (In other words, our train is two-color, not three like in the photo.) http://www.chancemorgan.com/graphic…ainbig.jpg
- Target audience: Young adults and adults (a separate logo will be used for children's products--see other contest).
- Where it will appear: On items to be sold in the Park gift shop. Should definitely work for t-shirts, but also translate for other items such as coffee mugs, reusable bags, etc.
- A graphic interpretation of the train; not a literal translation of the photo. Can be abstract.
- Should appear with the words "Hermann Park Railroad". Please use Trajan font, like in our organization's logo. To see it, please go to:
- It would be great to incorporate the leaf from our logo, or include it in the text portion of the graphic. We would like to maintain some consistency with our main logo.
- It would be neat if the design could incorporate a "green" feel.
- The train image should be on a track.
- It could be a side view or front view of the train.
- Should look OK when put on different color shirts.
- Must be in vector format.
- Something cartoony or childish.
- Something overly complicated.
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Use patches to repair a tear, worn area or hole. Washable and dry cleanable.
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Democrats love to criticize Republican senators about Donald Trump's candidacy and the Supreme Court vacancy. Now, they're combining the two issues into one TV ad.
A Super PAC aligned with Senate Democrats is airing a new ad aimed at New Hampshire Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte, linking her refusal to consider a new Supreme Court justice with the front-runner of the GOP presidential primary.


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Spring 2020 classes have resumed online.Please visit
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learn how to prepare for online classes.
The Emergency Procedures Guide follows the district-level and campus emergency operations plans (EOP), which are promulgated under the authority of DCCCD district policy, NIMS Resolution (July 2007 Board), and the signatures of the chancellor and the chancellor's staff.
Failing to follow the lawful instructions of district and/or location personnel and first responders charged with Incident Command System responsibilities during an incident/drill or preventing another employee and/or student/visitor from following instructions is grounds for disciplinary actions (following district policy) up to and including termination.
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US Embassy in London CompetitionThursday, February 25th, 2010
A collection of images from the recently closed competition for the United States Embassy in London:
Richard Meier's (New York) entry above.
The design from Morphosis (Santa Monica).
The Pei Cobb Freed entry (New York).
Sadly, the image above is from the winning entry from Kieran Timberlake (Philadelphia).
Selected reading regarding the competition:
The Guardian.co.uk (in which Sir Richard Rogers decrees that the winning entry is "unfit to represent the US in Britain.")


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Focus groups to begin as CDE continues to work on teacher rubric
Staff at the Colorado Department of Education working on developing state models, rubrics and rules for evaluating teachers and principals — according to senate bill 191 — are looking for people to start providing feedback on the drafted rubric.
The following focus group invitations are open to the public, though the department may give preference to participants who have a background or some personal experience with educator evaluations.
More focus group sessions might be added if the department gets inundated with more interested participants.
Employees and communities of districts that are currently piloting the state model evaluations will have more opporrunities to provide feedback in targeted outreach for them. Other sessions targeting certain stakeholders will also be hosted in the coming months by advocacy groups and education labor organizations.
January 24 and 25
Department of Higher Education; Emily Griffith Conference Room
1560 Broadway, Denver. 19th floor.
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Pilot districts:
Pilot districts will have an opportunity to participate in focus groups outside of this two day window. Dates and locations to be determined.


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Raymondo brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 120 Designs von 23 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Eco Leisure
A new company specializing in the developent of Eco Resorts that offer retreats and activities and holidays and branded organic and natural products.
The company will oversee the concept of the projects, their design, their financing, development and implimentation.
Eco Leisure will also manage eco friendly holiday properties and set up activity centres and design holiday and adventure packages, as well as seminars and training and retreats.
We believe in giving back to nature some of what we are taking out, so we decided to start a company to build resorts in choice nature spots, and use all the resources from the surrounding land and replenishing as we go.
We seek to help our clients and guests get in touch with eco friendly habits and show them how enjoyable it is to live close to nature with respect and balance.
We seek to support the local surrounding communities with micro business financing and planning and help families living in these remote areas to start their own home businesses.
We also aim to develop a line of branded products on sale at the resorts which are natural, organic and grown on the property or in the vicinity and made by the local community.
We want to come across as a dynamic and forward thinking company, promoting respect for nature, love of outdoors and activities, with a balanced interest in care for body, mind and soul.
Our target market is:
1. International Enviromental Organizations
2. Financial Institutions and banks that invest in Eco projects
3. Embassies and Consulates
4. Contractors, Suppliers and manufacturors
5. Eco resort industry professionals
We need a company Logo.
Clear. Stand out. Bold. Striking. Imposing. A stamp of truth. Real. representing the wealth and strength of Mother Earth.
A type face with a symbol or emblem or icon which can later replace the company name.
Without intricate details or complex colouring, so it can be easier to place and produce.
Easy to remember. Easy to recognize.
Can be used on all collateral withoout difficulty.
We don't want:
a leaf or plant - cartoon -
The files we require are:
Print file format - .ai (CMYK)
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB)
.eps format
Please do not use any stock images or clip art in the logo
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The Emerald City Knights campaign I'm in right now is going to turn into a round robin game once we've gotten through the prewritten adventures in perhaps a month. I'm stepping up to the plate first, and for my first session I'm going to have White Knight and his numerous buddies in the KKK rain on Emerald City's annual Pride Parade.
So I'm writing up the stats on White Knight when I realized that was no obvious way to make an aura effect in 3e (other than the magic of GM handwaving). Can an aura effect be created in 3e, and if so, how?
Aura in 3e?
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Re: Aura in 3e?
Reaction Damage. Basically, it's how 2E Aura was built under the hood as well.
Re: Aura in 3e?
Energy aura is a sample power build in all the 3e books as well.
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As FuzzyBoots and Monolith already said Energy Aura is in the Power Effects table from the Hero´s Handbook.
Also you can find it in page 107, as a Damage Reaction 4 points per rank.
Also you can find it in page 107, as a Damage Reaction 4 points per rank.
"The treachery of demons is nothing compared to the betrayal of an angel."
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Insurance is supposed to protect you from the unexpected. The idea is you pay a little over time and the insurance company then covers the financial burden if disaster ever strikes. Car accidents and illnesses can be costly, so car and health insurance can help. But it seems like there are now insurance policies for lots of things — and they're not always worth it.
It's important when considering the following four items to think about the risks and rewards of insurance — you may decide that the peace of mind insurance provides is worth the cost. Here are four bills you may be able to cut out.
1. Rental Car Insurance
Fixing a damaged car can be expensive so buying extra insurance when you rent a car seems like a smart move. You figure you'll pay a little extra in case you get in an accident or the car is stolen. But that rental car insurance is not always necessary.
If you carry regular car insurance, you may already be covered. Check your policy ahead of time to save some money. While you're at it, check with your credit card company also. If you charge the rental to your credit card, many companies offer some coverage.
2. Extended Warranty Plans
Extended warranty plans are offered when you buy many different items, especially electronics. When you are forking over a large sum to buy a new TV for the living room, you may be tempted to sign up for an extended warranty to cover the cost of repairing or replacing the item if anything happens.
But remember this extended warranty is for the time after the manufacturer's warranty is up. The manufacturer's warranty already covers you for a specific amount of time. To decide if you need the additional coverage, think about how long it will be before you plan on replacing the item you're buying.
3. Cellphone Insurance
Buying the latest smartphone isn't cheap, and it may seem as if the cost of cellphone insurance is negligible in comparison. If you're reading this right now through a cracked phone screen or if you've ever dropped a phone into the toilet (surprisingly common!), this might be a wise investment.
But many policies have a deductible and charge you monthly. Plus, some plans don't take effect for a set period of time and if something happens before then, you have to pay out of pocket. Not all plans replace your phone with a new one. You may end up with a refurbished phone which you could buy yourself for cheaper than you paid for the insurance. And it will only be a matter of months before the newest cellphone model comes out and you upgrade anyway. It's important to crunch the numbers on the plan you're considering purchasing to make sure they pan out.
4. Pet Insurance
Pets are often part of the family and it's tempting to think they should have health insurance just like other family members. But similar to people policies, not all pet insurance plans are equal. Some cover only emergencies and you'll still be paying out of pocket for regular vet visits and medicine. Many of these policies have high deductibles and low lifetime limits. So if your pet does need expensive surgery, you may have paid for insurance for years and still end up footing a very large bill. Do research and read the fine print before purchasing a pet insurance plan.
As with all financial decisions, you have to think about your specific situation. Insurance policies can give you peace of mind but you should learn about the plan you buy so you're not surprised by the terms if your pet needs expensive care.
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Currently, we are progressing Mobile App project by the sencha touch 2.0.
However, some problems occurred it app does work no the mobile devices.
But the browser(safari, chrome) is on the works very well.
I need your help.
Please find attached the wrong part from the source.
Also, see below.
Development Environment:
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Why choose Umbria for your holidays?
If you are looking for a tasteful journey, Umbria is a region of ancient culinary traditions which are often maintained, sometimes revisited: a combination of flavours, colours and smells to be discovered.
If you are a lover of nature and open spaces, Umbria is rich in parks and areas of natural interest, suitable for tours characterised by discovery and adventure: with centuries-old beech woods, deep caves, and mountains steeped in ancient legends.
Are art and history your passion? Each place in Umbria has its own unmistakeable identity, the result of millennia of civilisations that left behind thick layers of memories and timeless masterpieces: Umbrians, Etruscans, Sabines and Romans, followed by the great Medieval and Renaissance eras.
Between religious traditions and legends, sacred and profane, Umbria is the ideal destination to rediscover yourself: it is a land of balance, where a single fresco can capture a thousand different facets and moods.
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Finavia's statistics for January–March reveal the huge impact of the coronavirus epidemic on air traffic
Development Travel Reports7.4.2020
Finavia airports had 26 million passengers in 2019 – a year of moderate growth in air traffic
Finavia recognised for its responsibility efforts at the Finnish Travel Gala
Development Reports8.10.2019
Finavia wins Lapland tourism award for 2019 as recognition for developing accessibility
Development Reports26.9.2019
A record-breaking year in 2018 — Helsinki Airport hit the 20 million mark and passenger volumes at Finavia's airports increased by 10 per cent
Finavia airports' growth continues: nearly 19 million passengers January–September
Finavia and Plan are joining the celebration of Day of the girl 11 October - take part and donate!
Development Reports4.10.2018
Flight connections are important to Åland: "Additional connections would benefit businesses, make life smoother and bring Åland closer to the mainland."
Airport data privacy: What kinds of personal data does Finavia collect and how is it used?
Latest air traffic statistics by Finavia have been published – new long-term statistics also available
Passenger volumes at Helsinki Airport increasing faster than at other Nordic main airports
Facts about Finavia's ambitious climate programme – all airports decarbonized by 2020
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Finland sees record-breaking number of air passengers in 2017 – share of international passengers growing rapidly


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My preamp in my acoustic guitar died after I put the battery in backwards. I need to replace it, and fast. Piezos have incredibly high output impedance (5+ mohm) so a buffer circuit is used to knock the impedance down to a sane level.
I tried building this circuit and while it works, it lacks any sort of bass amplification:
I didnt have a 100k resistor, so r3 is 170k. I also didnt have a .1uf, so c1 is 4.7uf. I tried raising the r2 to 5mohm and it sounded the same. v+ is 9v and vb+ is 4.5v from a voltage divider. OpAmp is TL072
All caps are thin film, not electrolytic
The DI Box next in the chain has an input impedance of 1mohm
Any help or alteratives much appreciated!


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The 19th Annual LinuxTag event kicked off today at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds in Berlin, Germany where event planners are expecting over 10,000 visitors from all over Germany and the UK.
For Linaro though, it's tomorrow, Thursday, 23 May that's the big day at LinuxTag. If you are in Berlin, interested in Linux on Arm and want to connect with developers from Linaro then you are in luck as Andrea Gallo, Director of the Linaro Enterprise Group (LEG) is set to open the Linux on Arm/Hardware in Action track. Gallo's talk will explain how the governance works for both the core Linaro activities and the group specific ones, will describe the latest achievements in the various sub-teams, the mid-term roadmap and the resources available to all community developers to get involved and contribute.
Sessions given in English include:
Linaro Expands its open source collaboration model with the new Enterprise and networking groups - Andrea Gallo (Linaro)
Xen on Arm - Stefano Stabellini (Citrix)
Linux on Arm servers - André Przywara (Calxeda / Linaro)
Open- Source embedded GNU/Linux Plattformen - Benedikt Sauter (embedded projects GmbH)
OpenPhoenux Smartphone: Learnings from the past and ideas for next year - Nikolaus Schaller (Golden Delicious Computers GmbH&Co. KG), Lukas Märdian (OpenPhoenux.org), Christoph Mair (OpenPhoenux.org)
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Adjustability + support = a custom fit
Giesswein's first fully adjustable Lodge Shoe adapts to different foot shapes—high insteps, low insteps—with one-handed ease. A velcro strap features a gore segment that allows for slight flex when walking while still ensuring a snug hold over the top of the foot. And, the faux-suede (microfiber) patch on the strap means that the shoe is still machine washable. A single, simple strap solution for so many different feet.
Product Information
- removable cork-latex footbed with suede lining molds to your unique foot shape
- high-level arch support (metatarsal and medial)
- moisture-wicking, breathable, 100% natural boiled wool upper naturally regulates body temperature
- never itchy, scratchy, or sweaty
- waterproof, treaded rubber outsole (outdoor/indoor use) is slip-resistant and non-marking
- accommodates third-party orthotics
- toe cap and heel cup reinforced with recycled fiber for added durability
- velcro and elastic gore strap provide a customized fit
- natural boiled wool is odor and water-resistant
- made in Austria
Footbed Details
Footbeds for Lodge Shoes
Firm, natural cork-latex support that molds to your foot.
This Ultra-Comfort genuine suede-lined footbed is specifically designed for our collection of Lodge Shoes. A firm natural cork-latex midsole material provides strong medial and metatarsal arch support to help keep you aligned and energized on your feet all day long. By nature, cork-latex will mold to your unique foot shape over time, ensuring a customized fit with continued wear. In keeping with our philosophy of keeping you (and our shoes) as natural as possible, only four natural materials go into these footbeds: leather, natural latex, natural cork, and natural jute. Naturally odor-resistant.
Footbed Features
- compatible with styles Bigelow, Camden, Tahoe, Veitsch, and Vent only
- for compatibility with styles Alpen, Brixlegg, Clara and Innsbruck please click here
- for Radler & Reith, please click here
- for questions regarding replacements for other styles, please contact us directly via link below
- high-level arch support (metatarsal and medial)
- cork-latex with suede lining naturally moulds to your unique foot shape
- metatarsal arch supports the ball of the foot, and encourages toes to separate naturally, aiding in the release of tension in the foot
- medial arch stabilizes the foot and supports both the inside and outside arches, helping to minimize pronation and reduce fatigue
- made of natural cork and natural latex
- soft, supple genuine suede lining
- deep heel cup keeps the heel firmly in place and provides shock absorption and increased stability and balance
- made in Germany
Footbed Wash & Care
- spot-clean only
Footbed Description
Our proprietary Ultra-Comfort footbeds ensure that your Giesswein experience goes beyond coziness: anatomically correct arch support, roomy toe boxes, deep heel cups, and naturally supportive materials help to keep your feet healthy, energized, stable, and comfortable all day (and year) long.Back to Top
Wash & Care
- remove footbed (not washable)
- wash cold, gentlest cycle (only mild, natural detergent, if necessary, for tough soils)
- no fabric softener; no machine drying
- stuff shoe with paper/newspaper and allow to air-dry overnight
- insert footbed after shoe is completely dry
Product FAQ
Fit and Wear Tips
Fit Tip #1: Maximum adjustability (low and high insteps); easy on/off.
Fit Tip #2: By far, the most adjustable, versatile fitting Lodge Shoe.
Question: How are your shoes sized, and how I choose the best size?
Answer: If you have never worn a Giesswein before (or are choosing a new style), we always recommend that you visit one of our authorized retailers for the best fitting advice. If that is not an option, here are some tips: There should be very minimal or no lifting of the heel out of the shoe when walking; no noticeable bulges/protrusions of material as a result of your foot shape (especially in the toe area); your foot should experience either very minimal or no lateral (side-to-side) or front-to-back movement when walking; no part of your foot should noticeably "roll off" or hang over the edges of our removable, orthotic-quality footbed when walking. Also, there are nuances in fit between different styles in our collection: a size 38 could be a great fit for you in one style, while a half-size up/down may be better for you in another style. We maintain unique size conversions for every style (sometimes even within the same grouping, i.e. Houseshoes, Lodge Shoes, etc.): the approximate US conversions are listed specifically on every page when choosing size and color.
Question: Can these Lodge Shoes be worn outside?
Answer: The Lodge Shoe outsole performs well in rain and light snow, but, please use caution on ice.
Question: Is this a slipper or a shoe?
Answer: The weight of our Lodge Shoes is similar to a clog; the footbed is structured with significant arch support; the upper is soft like a slipper.
Question: Can Giesswein Lodge Shoes be repaired (wool) or resoled?
Answer: We do not offer in-house repair services for our product line. (Since our specialized manufacturing is done in Austria, we do not have the equipment for repairs here in the USA.) Thus, we recommend that anyone experiencing a hole in the textile check with a local seamster/seamstress/tailor—because our shoes are mainly constructed of wool, we find that regular cobblers are not so well-suited to repairing the shoes. A good tailor should be accustomed to working with wool (sweaters, etc,) and they should be able to offer a reasonable stitching or patch solution that will prolong the usage of your Giessweins. The rubber outsoles cannot be repaired.
Question: Can I buy replacement footbeds for these shoes?
Answer: Yes. Please see our Footbeds section to identify and purchase the correct footbed for your Giessweins. Our footbeds can be used in other brands' shoes, but, in these cases, we recommend that you seek the advice/consultation of a pedorthist to ensure that the combination of your individual foot, shoes, and Giesswein footbed are appropriate for your needs.Back to Top
Shipping FAQ
We ship via UPS Ground to the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia (excl. HI & AK) only. Please note, we cannot ship to a PO Box. Shipping charges are as follows: $8 for one pair; $12 for two or more pairs.
Returns and exchanges are quick and easy! We provide a prepaid UPS return label with every order for hassle-free shipping back to us. Not sure what size you need? Order multiple pairs to try on in the comfort of your home – if you keep at least one pair from your order, we'll waive the restocking fee. Exchanges (for a different size of the same style only) are always free. If all pairs from an order are returned, we'll deduct an $8 restocking fee. For both returns and exchanges, items must be unworn, in new condition and in their original packaging and returned within 30 days of your order date.
Category Description
Whether you're kicking back on the weekend or out walking around town, our all-purpose Lodge Shoes are dependable sidekicks for any conditions. With the combination of a rugged rubber outsole and the natural water resistance of our boiled wool, your feet will stay dry, comfortable, and protected from the elements. Featuring arch supporting footbeds to help with common foot ailments, such as plantar fasciitis, high arches or flat feet (always consult with your podiatrist on what type of shoe is best for you). The cork-latex footbeds are anatomically designed for maximum arch support and durability, and can be interchanged with your custom orthotics for a personalized fit.Back to Top


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Christie's flu vaccine comment draws fire
Christie says 'you don't die' from the disease as he casts lone vote against accepting immunization grant
An attack on flu vaccinations by a Houston City Council member has drawn fire from medical officials, as patients with influenza symptoms continue to fill emergency rooms across the country.
As the council considered a proposal Wednesday to accept $3.1 million in federal funding for childhood immunizations, Councilman Jack Christie voiced his opposition to the measure, apparently conflating it with flu vaccinations.
"I'm going to vote against this," Christie said before the 15-1 vote. "You don't die from the flu."
Christie backed down somewhat from his comment on Friday. What he meant to say, he said, was that "People should not die from the flu."
"First of all, that's $3 million that the federal government doesn't really have," Christie said of the funding proposal. "It's borrowed money we eventually have to pay back. But more important is the media's embellishment of the extreme fear of encouraging flu vaccinations.
"Every year there's going to be a flu," he said, "and vaccines create synthetic immunity, which does not trump natural immunity to disease."
Christie, who said he has never taken a flu shot, suggested the medical community should focus more attention on prescription drug abuse that claims thousands of lives annually in the U.S.
Dr. Joshua Septimus, associate professor of internal medicine at Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, called Christie's comments irresponsible.
"That is totally wrong," he said. "The flu kills anywhere from a few thousand to tens of thousands in the U.S. alone. There is very good evidence that the flu shot reduces deaths from the flu. That flu vaccine is a very low risk and with very high potential benefits."
Immunity issues
Added Septimus, "I'm furious that a public official would make such an irresponsible statement. If even one person dies as a result of his comment, then he (Christie) is responsible. A flu shot is one of the safest medical developments we have, and it saves lives."
Curtis Allen, spokesman at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, said this year's flu season is particularly severe. Especially hit hard, he said, are children under 6 months of age and the elderly. Doctors recommend that children under 6 months are not immunized.
Allen took issue with Christie's contention that people develop natural immunity to influenza.
"The influenza strains mutate and change, and different influenza viruses circulate each year," he said. "Therefore, you cannot develop an immunity that will carry you over to the next year.
"It doesn't matter how healthy you are, how much you exercise, how many vitamins you take or how much sleep you get," he said. "Anyone can be ill with influenza if they have not had a vaccine. Influenza can be a serious and deadly disease."
Vaccines for children
Kathy Barton, spokeswoman for the Houston Department of Health and Human Services, said the city would be hard-pressed to provide immunizations for children without the grant money Christie opposed.
"The majority of the money pays for Vaccines for Children, a program where we distribute vaccines to clinics, pediatricians and uninsured and under-insured patients," she said.