The Komarov Effect

[Redleaf]

I figured we needed a dedicated thread for Leo. (if there isn't one already)

I know it's early, but something tells me we're going to be doing a lot of Komarov 'discussing' this season. Besides the fact that he looks like he's actually gotten better since his first stop over in Toronto, he's also a real 'shift disturber', and he's entertaining on the ice as well. He's also a pretty interesting guy outside of hockey too. Apparently the Estonian native speaks 6 or 7 different languages.

What I like about him most is that grit and energy he brings to every single game he plays, and at the level we don't see from too many players in the game today.

Will he be an impact player this season?

My guess is that he will, but the jury's still out, I guess. Should be fun to watch, and hopefully he can add some more scoring to his repertoire this year.

I think he'll turn out to be the best off season moves Nonis made this past summer.

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/09/22/komarovs-return-brings-needed-grit-to-maple-leafs

 

[Highlander]

Welkome Back Komrade ;D

 

[freer]

We will have too see. Hopefully he scores this time around

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

How does he look like he's gotten better?  I'm not saying he hasn't, but he's played in one preseason game and from what I saw he looked like how I remembered him.

 

[2badknees]

He definitely looked faster than I remember. Of course, it could be misleading relative to an half AHL squad, but he made a few impressive skill plays - setting up Phaneuf for a one-timer early on during a rush.

Of course, Orr also set up Phaneuf with a nice feed in the slot, so maybe the extra icetime through the lineup makes everyone a little more noticeable.

 

[Redleaf]

A man of many talents...

http://www2.tsn.ca/bardown/Story.aspx?Leo%2bKomarov%2bShreds%2bOn%2bThe%2bPiano&id=464338

 

[Redleaf]

How does he look like he's gotten better?  I'm not saying he hasn't, but he's played in one preseason game and from what I saw he looked like how I remembered him.

I really think his confidence has improved the second time around. Getting that first goal last night, should help even more in that department.

 

[Highlander]

There is no doubt in our minds that Komorav was the game changer last night. If this had been last season, Leafs probably would have lost that game.  Komorav was a power, a force of nature.  I wish we had one more of his kind.  I really don't think there is anyone in the league quite like him.
Will probably influence more games than we can imagine this year.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

How does he look like he's gotten better?  I'm not saying he hasn't, but he's played in one preseason game and from what I saw he looked like how I remembered him.

I really think his confidence has improved the second time around. Getting that first goal last night, should help even more in that department.

Well you certainly waited for a favourable opportunity to respond to that post.

 

[Redleaf]

How does he look like he's gotten better?  I'm not saying he hasn't, but he's played in one preseason game and from what I saw he looked like how I remembered him.

I really think his confidence has improved the second time around. Getting that first goal last night, should help even more in that department.

Well you certainly waited for a favourable opportunity to respond to that post.

Busted.

 

[LuncheonMeat]

How does he look like he's gotten better?  I'm not saying he hasn't, but he's played in one preseason game and from what I saw he looked like how I remembered him.

I really think his confidence has improved the second time around. Getting that first goal last night, should help even more in that department.

Well you certainly waited for a favourable opportunity to respond to that post.

Busted.

;D

 

[Redleaf]

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/11/11/leo-komarov-a-big-hit-with-the-maple-leafs

 

[Heroic Shrimp]

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/11/11/leo-komarov-a-big-hit-with-the-maple-leafs

I'll take Mirtle over Simmons: 

Meet Leo Komarov, the Leafs? international man of mystery

 

[L K]

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/11/11/leo-komarov-a-big-hit-with-the-maple-leafs

I'll take Mirtle over Simmons: 

Meet Leo Komarov, the Leafs? international man of mystery

I like how Simmons managed to throw in a few barbs against the Leafs in a puff piece.  Can't stay classy enough Steve.

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/11/11/leo-komarov-a-big-hit-with-the-maple-leafs

I'll take Mirtle over Simmons: 

Meet Leo Komarov, the Leafs? international man of mystery

"They're in here."

What a beauty, got me right in the feels with that, what a great teammate.

 

[Arn]

So, in a Phaneuf-less parallel universe, thoughts that Komarov might be the kind of guy we'd like wearing the C in Toronto?

 

[Highlander]

In Finland a C is a K and Komrade Komorav can wear a K anyday for this team.

 

[2badknees]

So, in a Phaneuf-less parallel universe, thoughts that Komarov might be the kind of guy we'd like wearing the C in Toronto?

I'd have an "A" on the guy now, just for leading by example.

 

[freer]

he has been very good. I have been impressed with him second time around. I did not expect an offensive side.

 

[bakeapples]

Didn't he spend most of his time the first time around playing along side Jay "No Offense" McClement?