Nik the Trik said:
Since I somewhat touched on this I only meant the defence won't be as good next season as it is this season. After that Marleau will come off the books and we'll sign Pietrangelo as an UFA and we'll win all the Cups.
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Since I somewhat touched on this I only meant the defence won't be as good next season as it is this season. After that Marleau will come off the books and we'll sign Pietrangelo as an UFA and we'll win all the Cups.
bustaheims said:
It's kinda amazing how difficult it's been for this team to find an effective 4C the last like decade. Ignoring Boyle/Plekanec pick-ups we've gone through: Gauthier, Lindholm, Moore, Fehr, Ben Smith, Froese, Laich, Trevor Smith, Carrick, Smithson, Steckel.
Makes me miss Tim Brent.
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CarltonTheBear said:
I don't think the Leafs should worry too much or rely upon a 4th center come playoff time. Up the minutes for your top 3 centers so that the 4th line plays 4-5 minutes a night only. Ride the horses you have and don't worry about getting your 4th line a lot of playing time.
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Zee said:
Personally , I?d like to see more toughness on the 4th line. Throw 3 all-skill lines at the opposition, and then when they least suspect it you throw out a line of tough, defensive forwards. I?m no Don Cherry, but that sort of mix of lines would have its advantages. Like you said they?d only get 4-5 minutes a night unless the skill guys are really getting knocked around by certain physical teams. Your 4th line brings that element, and as much or as little as is required in a game by game basis .
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CarltonTheBear said:
I'd take Joe Colborne at this point.
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Some potential trade (talk) as per Bob McKenzie who believes that either one defencemen of Nick Jensen(Detroit) or Andrew McQuaid(Rangers) would fit in the Leafs plans:
https://mynhltraderumors.com/nhl-rumors-toronto-maple-leafs-adam-mcquaid-new-york-rangers-top-trade-bait/2019/02/19/
I think a player such as Chris Kreider would give the Leafs that extra edge up front, a la Zach Hyman 2.0, as far as forwards go. One could envision Kreider on the Matthews-Nylander line or anywhere in fact. It would give the Leafs flexibility and bolster their wing depth even more. But, at what price?
For defence, a young Brandon Montour (Anaheim) would round out the defence. He?s robust, fast, and affordable (under $3.3M cap hit). He?d be more of a young version of Jake Muzzin. Again, what would the Ducks be asking for?
There?s plenty to choose from, but if it means dealing away prospects and some roster players, it?s doubtful Dubas will want to usurp the chemistry as it stands.
https://mynhltraderumors.com/nhl-rumors-toronto-maple-leafs-adam-mcquaid-new-york-rangers-top-trade-bait/2019/02/19/
I think a player such as Chris Kreider would give the Leafs that extra edge up front, a la Zach Hyman 2.0, as far as forwards go. One could envision Kreider on the Matthews-Nylander line or anywhere in fact. It would give the Leafs flexibility and bolster their wing depth even more. But, at what price?
For defence, a young Brandon Montour (Anaheim) would round out the defence. He?s robust, fast, and affordable (under $3.3M cap hit). He?d be more of a young version of Jake Muzzin. Again, what would the Ducks be asking for?
There?s plenty to choose from, but if it means dealing away prospects and some roster players, it?s doubtful Dubas will want to usurp the chemistry as it stands.
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How is ol Joe with the Flames or is playing elsewhere or at all.LuncheonMeat said:
Devante Smith-Pelly cleared waivers. Tiny bit surprised. The Leafs could have placed Kadri on the IR until after rosters expanded so nobody would have needed to be sent down if they got him.
But in any event it shows if the Leafs feel like they need a size upgrade it won't come via a 4th liner who isn't that good.
But in any event it shows if the Leafs feel like they need a size upgrade it won't come via a 4th liner who isn't that good.
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One 4th line "big" player isn't going to make a difference on this team. We are what we are. Matthews and company in the top 6/9 have to go into the corners to get the puck against the likes of Chara.CarltonTheBear said:
Guilt Trip
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Eating salary...would it be worth it? 5 more years after this one. I think you may have to include a pick as cap money is extremely important moving forward.Bender said:
Just for s@!#'s and giggles I went over to hockeybuzz to see what ol' Eklund was saying. His most recent post from just before noon today had about a dozen different musing in it. Two of them were:
He also said that the Flyers are listening on Simmonds, which, duh. And that the Bruins and Wild are talking... yeah he's about a day late on that.
He also said that the Flyers are listening on Simmonds, which, duh. And that the Bruins and Wild are talking... yeah he's about a day late on that.
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I'm wondering if anything he's ever predicted came true.CarltonTheBear said:
Guilt Trip said:
He has, although I don't think he's really been credited for "breaking" something in a number of years. I don't doubt that at one point he had a source or two. But he's obviously monetized what he does and can't rely on one or two people giving him information (if those sources are even active anymore) to keep his website going. So the rest he just makes up, or makes educated guesses on, or just uses information from completely unreliable sources.
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Guilt Trip said:
He has/had a source within the Flyers at one point, so he was somewhat accurate when it came to minor deals they were involved with, and, weirdly enough, he was often the first to report waiver claims around the league for while. As for the rest, someone did an analysis a few years ago, and his accuracy rate was around 3% - which is roughly the same as random chance. So, yeah, not great. He's no Code (at least, immediately after the 2005 lockout Code).