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15 Oct 2017 19:47:25
The biggest problem i see with the leafs is the D not being able to get the opposition fowards out of Freddys way causing him to not see the pucks and causing a goal. Freddy wants to see all the shots and him being screened all makes it more difficult to track the pucks.
To LEAFS: A.SUSTR(RD)
To LIGHTNING: L.KOMAROV(RW)
New leafs lineups:
HYMAN MATTHEWS NYLANDER
JVR BOZAK MARNER
MARLEAU KADRI BROWN
MARTIN MOORE KAPANEN/LEIVO
REILLY HAINSEY
GARDINER ZAITSEV
BORGMAN SUSTR
ANDERSON
CURTIS
BENFITS :
LEAFS: they can move Brown to the 3rd line as he had chemistry with Kadri and he can score better than komarov and also still provides excellent defence, gives a chance for Kapanen or Leivo to play. SUSTR is a 6'7 220 pound monster who can free up the space by bodying the opposition fowards for Freddy Anderson to track all the shots
LIGHTNING: they could use more depth wingers and Komarov is a really good choice for a good depth winger who can play defence while providing offence as well
Thoughts?
1.) 16 Oct 2017 03:09:59
HEY Goatson, nailed it. That’d be an excellent deal for the Leafs. So far all I see is Komarov taking a spot from Brown essentially wasting Browns talent and hindering Kadri and Marleau with his lack of offensive ability. This not only makes the D better, much better. But, it also improves the forward group.
Brown is being wasted and i don’t know how Leafs management can sit and watch such a talented player play with Martin and Moore/ Fehr.
Komarov provides zero offence, sure he’s a hard forechecker and pest. Forechecking is working, and Brown works his tail off night in night out.
2.) 16 Oct 2017 03:19:55
Makes more sense to wait until polak is healthy and sign him, Komarov is the one I think stays out of JVR&Bozak and if not you can get another asset while still filling the perceived gap.
3.) 16 Oct 2017 04:42:48
I like the move of Komarov for Sustr. The Leafs have too many offensive minded d-men and need an equal balance of offensive and defensive d-men. I am disappointed in Marner's play and I think that Bozak and JVR are hindering Marner's performances night in and night out. I would like Marner to centre his own line with Marleau and Brown on his wings for the second line. Move Bozak down to the third line to play with Hyman and Kadri as a shutdown third line put JVR on the left wing on Matthews line with Nylander. JVR is a big body forward who should be setting up shop in front of the opposition netminder to create screens playing to his strengths while drawing defenders to him thus opening up space for Matthews and Nylander to do their thing.
4.) 16 Oct 2017 09:38:20
Why take hyman off matthews line he goes and gets the puck then finds the open man if you want to mess with the lines sure just leave that beast of a top line intact jvr is to slow and doesn't pass all that well. he's a big body to block matthews perfect shots. I say dump jvr for whatever you can get. let leivo take his place have brown up a line komorov down a line. Leivo can snipe and can play the dirty areas jvr is a gentle giant who doesn't play to his size and bangs home the garbage, useful but not everything he's cracked up to be. 2 of his 4 goals have been luck off the draw and the lther 2 he didn't mean to score.
5.) 16 Oct 2017 23:07:50
It's hard to say what the Leafs are thinking in regards to their pending UFAs. There was some speculation in the news indicating that JVR would accept a hometown discount to remain a Leaf. Other speculation includes Bozak and/ or Komarov possibly signing for reasonable dollars. StarLord may be right in that the Leafs may consider Komarov as the most likely player they should resign. Even if they didn't re-sign any of the above, I don't think most Leaf fans will be upset.
NylanderMagic, I'm in agreement with you on Marner deserving of better line mates; something I noticed last season as well.
Randy, your right about Hyman. I think too many people and the media are making a whole lotta nothing over this guy who continues to huddle and work hard on Matthews' line. He's also a very good cost effective forward for the Leafs moving forward as every cap dollar will count. Don't worry about Brown Dbone. All in due time.
6.) 16 Oct 2017 23:35:48
Komarov is a wasted spot in the line up, at this point a trade for anything sending him the other way would be a positive.
If the Leafs decide out of him, JVR and Bozak that Komarov stays then they will be making a mistake, a big one.
Marner is starting the next game on the 4th line, Babs is trying to light a fire under him. There’s no way Marner should be the one being relegated here, but that’s what's happening. Without Komarov the line up with the mention trade.
Hyman-Matthews-Nylander
JVR-Bozak-Marner
Marleau-Kadri-Brown
Martin-Moore/ Fehr-Leivo
Rielly-Hainsey
Gards-Zaitsev
Borgman-Sustr
Carrick
Andersen
Mac
Does that really look like a worse roster, NO!
It would be a great deal for Toronto.
7.) 17 Oct 2017 05:48:12
Dbone,
I think you're missing the intangibles that players like Komarov brings. He does a lot of little things right and in key moments of the game, Babcock relies on him often. I think we're so spoiled with the riches up front that we forget that some guys contribute in different ways other than offensive production. Martin is another player some have been quick to criticize because of his skill level in relation to many of the other forwards. Again, Babcock has shared how the players are no longer slapped around like they were before Martin arrived.
8.) 17 Oct 2017 19:28:13
DBone.
Somewhere in the confusion we see as fans, is a plan that Babcock/ management is administering for the future trades of JVR and Bozak. If he moves either of those two to the 4th line it will be perceived by potential trade partners that JVR and Bozaks value is/ has been diminished and therefore less value would be offered in exchange. He has to move Marner.
This lackluster defense by this line is not new, it occurred when Kessel was there. Kessel was a defensive liability too, but they wanted to rid themselves of the acidic dressing room, the money Kessel made and hoped JVR/ Bozak would improve with Kessel gone. As it turned out, it did improve because of Marner's tenacity. This year it has reared it's ugly head again and Marner is paying the price in order to keep JVR and Bozak values high. Managerial maneuvering along with Babcock influence.
9.) 17 Oct 2017 20:11:52
Well said fermanaghlad. Some good points.
10.) 18 Oct 2017 18:19:29
i see what Komarov brings to the team, I jus don’t think it’s neary valuable enough to keep on this roster when there are better players who can possibly bring those intangibles and more to the team.
Babs is probably doing this maneuver with Marner being pushed down, and I absolutely agree the line isn’t defensively responsible. It’s fair, but what I can’t figure out is why not try Komarov on the fourth and Marner with Kadri and Brown on the second.
When all’s said and done, Grundstrom can replace Komarov next season and in all likelihood will, so IMO it will be Komarov going and EITHER Bozak or JVR I don’t think all three go and I don’t think it’s JVR and Bozak as a duo.
There’s better ways to tinker though, I would prefer to see
Hyman-Matthews-Nylander
Marleau-Bozak-Marner
JVR-Kadri-Brown
Martin-Moore-Komarov
This way JVR and Bozak are split up, which they should be. Sure they have chemistry but I think we can all agree when we say the problem on that line isn’t Marner.
The Marleau-Kadri thing hasn’t been exactly overwhelming so why no try spark another line while tinkering. Marner on the 4th is a waste of talent. Same as Brown being there.
10 Aug 2017 05:18:01
Not sure if the penguins have enough cap space but they need a good third line center after bonino left:
To LEAFS: 2018 1st round pick (Late) + 2018 2nd round pick (Late)
To PENGUINS: T.BOZAK (C)
Benefits:
Pens: get a good third line center they need and can reunite the great chemistry of bozak and Kessel
Leafs: frees up cap space so the leafs can sign Brown
Lab16
I seen a comment of yours saying how Marleau can be moved to center because he has experience there, and I completely agree with you
Thoughts?
1.) 10 Aug 2017 15:42:57
Although I'm not sure about your thoughts on Marleau moving to the dot, I completely agree with your valuation on Bozak. I just can't see much coming back in the form of a usable body. Nice proposal.
2.) 10 Aug 2017 17:34:58
Really don't think bozak is worth that much, only because of duchene. I feel as though he's lowering the market. I know everyone is going to bring up Hanzel but at the end of the day that was not this year in this market. Yes teams contending will pay but if they do i feel like they will go with duchene. No one is willing to pay the price of a dman and a 1st + prospect for duchene. And i would rank duchene above bozak simply because he has a lot of upside still. He's just on a really s*** team.
Maybe a 1st for bozak or a 2nd and a prospect but a first and a second I think is to high for the market.
Just have to add that if a contender is desperate at the deadline it's a possibility they over pay but I wouldn't get my hopes up.
3.) 11 Aug 2017 06:17:41
If Ryan Reeves gets a 1st, Bozak gets a 1st and 2nd.
I like this trade, make the deal.
Book the ticket and pack his bags.
4.) 11 Aug 2017 13:01:00
False. got to be more accurate here guys. Reaves plus a 2nd gets you a first. bozak alone gets you a first. And in addition to that, Reaves is what the Rutherford wanted. In other words he was willing to over pay a bit.
5.) 11 Aug 2017 13:36:53
Wait. speaking of Reaves, doesn't he make this proposal impossible considering he was trades to the pens for their first rd pick? Lol.
6.) 11 Aug 2017 16:18:49
Matthews
Wow looks like Reaves ruined my trade lol.
27 Jun 2017 06:39:29
Leafs summer:
Sign Michael Stone (RD) 3.5-4 mill for 2 years - By the time Stone contract ends, Timothy may be ready
Sign undrafted prospect Artyom Minulin (RD)
Sign undrafted prospect Michael Pastujov (LW)
Re-sign Curtis (G)
Or
Sign Chad Johnson (G)
Re-sign Brian Boyle (C)
Projecting 2017-2018 leafs Lineup:
Hyman Matthews Nylander
JVR Bozak Marner
Komarov Kadri Brown
Rychel/Martin/Leivo Boyle Kapanen
Reilly Stone
Gardiner Zaitsev
Rosen Carrick
Anderson
Curtis/Johnson
Look to trade JVR , Komarov , Bozak at the NHL trade deadline.
Thoughts?
1.) 27 Jun 2017 14:44:43
I could see some of these signings possibly happening. Re-signing Boyle would be great for the 4th line but I have a feeling that Boyle will follow the money. Other options might include signing a center like Gagner (made approx. $750,000 last season compared to Boyle's 2M per) . Boyle is looking to cash out with his final contract. Stone will be looking for an over payment as well. I could see someone like a Chad Johnson as a back up. More than likely JVR is traded by the deadline, but Komarov will be re-signed. The Leafs value him a lot. The only way they will trade him is if they are blown away by an offer they can't refuse. Bozak will probably be dependent on whether the Leafs strengthen their center depth. Unless everyone is comfortable with watch Smith play center, it's in the Leafs best interests to hold onto Bozak (as much as I'd like to see him moved) .
27 Jun 2017 03:53:12
Leafs summer:
Sign Michael Stone (RD) 3.5-4 mill for 2 years - By the time Stone contract ends, Timothy may be ready
Sign undrafted prospect Artyom Minulin (RD)
Sign undrafted prospect Michael Pastujov (LW)
Re-sign Curtis (G)
Or
Sign Chad Johnson (G)
Re-sign Brian Boyle (C)
Projecting 2017-2018 leafs Lineup:
Hyman Matthews Nylander
JVR Bozak Marner
Komarov Kadri Brown
Rychel/Martin/Leivo Boyle Kapanen
Reilly Stone
Gardiner Zaitsev
Rosen Carrick
Anderson
Curtis/Johnson
Look to trade JVR , Komarov , Bozak at the NHL trade deadline.
Thoughts?
1.) 27 Jun 2017 04:36:43
I would be happy with that for a summer plan! Don't think Stone will only sign for 2 years, maybe 3 years though.
2.) 27 Jun 2017 13:04:34
I don't think there is any way we sign a top 4 dman to a 2yr contract. We are probably looking 3-5 years. Although if you find the right guy like alzner for example. We can trade him after 2yrs and have a better chance to do so on a longer term contract with less value.
Sign
Alzner 4yrs 4-6mill
Alzner will be 29-30 she we trade him.
3.) 28 Jun 2017 02:59:44
I say again . Stone is over rated. Skating was never his forte and started to slip last year. He is a career -35 +/ - and a -21 takeaway player last season. Yotes overpaid him last year based on 1 good season offensively. Someone will overpay him this year because he is a RHD. He blocks shots (mostly because he is too slow to get out of the way) . Sit back and watch him plummet over the length of the contract.
I like the prospect signings on Minulin and Pastujov. Good call. Too bad we missed on Radysh (would have been nice to have a Radish in the Gardin - er with "The Goat") .
Johnson or Elliott would be my top 2 choices for B/ U G.
Boyle if the term and money fit, but I think he will be looking for big bucks on a long term to finish his career. Not in the Leafs best interest.
18 Jun 2017 07:00:52
To LEAFS: J.MANSON
To DUCKS: J.BRACCO + T.DERMOTT + 2018 2nd round pick
Okay, I know that some people will think this is an "overpayment" but here me out!
There have been rumours of trading Brown for Manson, but he is valuable as he digs for pucks, go to the boards and fights for possession, I think BRACCO is the trade bait cause we already have too many skilled forwards and we are stacked up on RW. DERMOTT IS LD we just signed Rosen , and Neilson will be ready soon , I don't see a small 5"11 offensive d man LD who we have a lot making the team in the future. i don't care what you guys think about Manson, HE is a TOP 4 d man! On the ducks and he would be on the leafs, perfect pairing for Reilly 6"3 . We give up no roster players and instantly get better
Thoughts?
1.) 18 Jun 2017 07:43:26
Couldn't agree more. Leafs will have to outbit other teams going for Manson and this seems like the best option without losing to much of the leafs successful roster from last season.
2.) 18 Jun 2017 14:03:07
I like the deal and think it's fair for both teams. However, if left unprotected, this trade would need to be made with Vegas as they would have to select him and the Leafs trade for him.
If he's protected, then yes, this can happen on Thursday.
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24 Jun 2017 01:46:50
Yes!, Timothy Lijegren is going to be a stud, what a steal, next Karlsson no doubt
1.) 24 Jun 2017 05:50:50
youre a smart guy.
2.) 28 Jun 2017 22:41:20
Wow we just drafted him and we are already calling him a #1 franchise Dman. That is what karlsson is after all. That would be the biggest steal since lidstrom. going 17th in a "weak draft" where almost every team could use a RHD. Just look at Reilly. He was projected to be a lot better then he is. he's a great player But thought he would show signs of carrying a team by now. I think saying Liljegren the next Karlson is a little much. He hasn't even played a game for the marlies yet.
16 Apr 2017 21:31:24
Resign JVR
Resign Boyle
To LEAFS: P.MYERS (RD) + 2017 2nd round pick
To FLYERS: L.KOMAROV
Sign FA Micheal Stone
New leafs lineups:
Hyman Matthews Nylander
JVR Bozak Marner
Brown Kadri Kapanen
Rychel Boyle Leivo
Reilly zaitsev
Gardiner stone
Neilson carrick
Thoughts?
1.) 24 Apr 2017 15:41:15
Komarov is way too valuable to trade and at current salary is a bargain. He kills penalties, can take face-offs, plays physical and works hard every night.
Also, Martin is making too much money not to be in lineup. He has a role and will be on fourth line for forseeable future.
02 Apr 2017 00:13:15
Leafs should Resign JVR.
LEAFS have to trade KOMAROV at draft:
To LEAFS: M.SPENCER (RD) + 2017 2nd round pick
To LIGHTNING: L.KOMAROV (LW)
If M.STONE is in FA then leafs sign him.
Leafs protects
Reilly
Gardiner
Carrick
JVR
Kadri
Bozak
Rychel
Brown
Leivo
Boyle
Next years lineups:
Hyman Matthews Nylander
JVR Bozak Marner
Rychel Kadri Brown
Leivo Boyle Kapanen
Reilly Zaitsev
Gardiner Stone
Neilson Carrick
Anderson
Mcheilenny?
Thoughts?
1.) 02 Apr 2017 20:50:27
Tampa Bay would probably rather use that pick to trade for a d man and their defense prospect pool is very thin.
2.) 03 Apr 2017 02:57:57
So you are not protecting Martin which I agree with but you are also exposing Leipsic, which I disagree with. I would expose Leivo instead. I think because he has a hard time getting in the lineup, that he deserves a chance somewhere else.
IMO Leipsic would be picked over Martin and seeing that Matt is under contract until the end of 2020, he will be in next year's lineup.
21 Mar 2017 03:17:28
David
Bozak isn't a leader? Guess who just scored the game winner. You are nuts if you think they will trade all of our vets and fill our team with rookies unless you are willing to wait 5 more years for the leafs to become legit. Leafs are doing the accelerated rebuild and if they trade all their vets then they will fall on their @sses. Eventually we can't keep all of our prospects and trade them for top proven players that fills our needs
01 Mar 2017 23:47:03
Hey Rocket9 remember about when you kept bickering at me about "Frankie" being worthless?
To pens : "Frankie"
To leafs: fehr + 4th round pick + olesky
Well look who got the last laugh
I'm going to have to give you this huge L
Kharma is a b*tch
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09 Aug 2020 22:28:53
Not enough, Leafs need more.
22 Jan 2018 01:53:50
Lab
That's fine it's simply your opinion. But bottom line Stars would be stupid to trade their number 1 center for a 2nd line LW who has 1 year left (not even an ounce close to Seguin), an Offencive d man who can't defend 1 on 1 and conditional pick with a prospect who will never make it. And stars also add too? Just because Seguin was traded for last in the past doesn't mean it's going to happen again.
21 Jan 2018 16:41:51
No way Dallas is trading one of the most underrated elite player in the league.
21 Jan 2018 06:54:40
I would certainly do this trade, our defenceman's need to stop being a wussy and not let anyone get in freddy's face.
21 Jan 2018 06:53:19
New Jersey's defense isn't that great so they're not trading Severson.
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30 Oct 2017 16:53:04
Randy
Had 61 points last year and in his sophomore year he's a bust now?
10 Oct 2017 18:35:05
Mph1
Haha so you blabed then agree with me? Peace.
13 Sep 2017 21:59:34
Because David is a crazy old man.
01 Sep 2017 01:25:01
Zaitsev must have crazy endurance.
01 Sep 2017 01:24:04
So leafs just signed hainsey for nothing?