And while I'm here:

Have any of you seen JVR?

I went to the police station this morning to file a missing persons report, but they said that they couldn't do that just yet.

They suggested I go back to his old haunts and see if there have been any reports of him.

We are all getting a little worried. Any news of him would be greatly appreciated by Leafs Nation.

thank you.
- Atomic Wedgie

That's the thing about JvR. When he's hot, he's as hot as liquid magma. When he's not, he's more akin to Siberia

Shattenkirk may be more realistic with all the RFAs St. Louis has coming up. I'm not a huge fan of Byfuglien either. He'd be last on that list for me.
- NickTheKid87

The Blues have 29 (!) total free agents... 19 of them RFA's. Among the RFA's... AP, Cpt. Kirk, Chris Stewart (leading scorer), Jake Allen, Kris Russel, Berglund...

Idk for sure, but I am assuming that they should all be in line for a decent raise.

He dropped from a 0.87 PPG pace to a 0.5 PPG pace. Similar playoff PPG numbers as Brooks Laich.
- Jsaquella

0.67 PPG in the playoffs.

I hope Semin sucks for Carolina since they are a division rival next year, but it's a fair deal. Much better than Minesota being on the hook for Parise until 2025.

Thanks for the link, some good points there. Perhaps I'm wrong on Semin, only time will tell. He's just a guy that has always looked like he was never going all out, but I have seen only Hurricanes game this year, so perhaps he has turned a new leaf.
- BiggE

I wouldn't have been opposed to the Flyers bringing him in for 3 years at $5 million per if he'd go for that last year. Things worked out perfectly for him though.

Its funny cause honestly everything I heard about L Schenn from Leafs fans on here was completely true....and JVR is exactly how we described him to you guys....he does this....very streaky, but as long as he stays healthy you guys should be fine with him
- nonpoint22

One of the biggest complaints from Leafs fans on Luke Schenn, was that he is slow, and lacks foot speed. That is completely not true. In fact most of the complaints from Leafs fans on Luke Schenn have been completely without merit.

And while I'm here:

Have any of you seen JVR?

I went to the police station this morning to file a missing persons report, but they said that they couldn't do that just yet.

They suggested I go back to his old haunts and see if there have been any reports of him.

We are all getting a little worried. Any news of him would be greatly appreciated by Leafs Nation.

thank you.
- Atomic Wedgie

Did anybody check the Jersey beach house where Carter hid for days after being traded?

That's where I'd start.

That's the thing about JvR. When he's hot, he's as hot as liquid magma. When he's not, he's more akin to Siberia
- Jsaquella

Nailed to the bench for the second half of 3rd period and all of OT.

I'm hoping he got the message.

From the Phantoms to the 1st line, nice
- BiggE

well it actually did work last time

Did anybody check the Jersey beach house where Carter hid for days after being traded?

That's where I'd start.
- wolfhounds

Was that the place with all the empty liquor bottles piled up outside?

The Blues have 29 (!) total free agents... 19 of them RFA's. Among the RFA's... AP, Cpt. Kirk, Chris Stewart (leading scorer), Jake Allen, Kris Russel, Berglund...

Idk for sure, but I am assuming that they should all be in line for a decent raise.
- jak521

If not now, then later. You gotta think Pietrangelo and Shattenkirk alone will get bigger deals than Subban. MUCH bigger. I could see each getting 2-3 years and then getting their 8 year deal after that though.

I would be extremely hesitant to move Couturier unless he was part of a package to bring in a young top pair defenseman. Laughton may give you top notch penalty killing , grit and checking, but he has nowhere near the offensive potential of Couturier. I would hate to see the Flyers move this kid for a winger and then watch him develop over the next couple years into a 25 goal, 65-70 point Selke trophy candidate.

One of the biggest complaints from Leafs fans on Luke Schenn, was that he is slow, and lacks foot speed. That is completely not true. In fact most of the complaints from Leafs fans on Luke Schenn have been completely without merit.
- MJL

He's quite often very slow moving with and deciding what to do with the puck.

That decision process should improve with time.

Put me down for no interest in Ryan if it involves coots. Counter productive

Are we sure Grossmann's upper torso injury isn't a concussion?

I would be extremely hesitant to move Couturier unless he was part of a package to bring in a young top pair defenseman. Laughton may give you top notch penalty killing , grit and checking, but he has nowhere near the offensive potential of Couturier. I would hate to see the Flyers move this kid for a winger and then watch him develop over the next couple years into a 25 goal, 65-70 point Selke trophy candidate.
- BiggE

On the flip side, if Couturier doesn't start scoring next year, he'll be run out of town.

Put me down for no interest in Ryan if it involves coots. Counter productive
- Just5

ok i've got you down

0.67 PPG in the playoffs.

I hope Semin sucks for Carolina since they are a division rival next year, but it's a fair deal. Much better than Minesota being on the hook for Parise until 2025.
- Feanor

I stand corrected. The page I used had incomplete data on his playoff numbers.

Are we sure Grossmann's upper torso injury isn't a concussion?
- Feanor

No one has said that I've heard. But I really hope not. Think Lavi busted Briere and Grossmann's skulls together?

He's quite often very slow moving with and deciding what to do with the puck.

That decision process should improve with time.
- wolfhounds

I disagree with that completely. His decision making with the puck has been very good for the most part. Not saying he hasn't made mistakes. But I'm very impressed with him overall. And very happy with the trade.

One of the biggest complaints from Leafs fans on Luke Schenn, was that he is slow, and lacks foot speed. That is completely not true. In fact most of the complaints from Leafs fans on Luke Schenn have been completely without merit.
- MJL

I was more referring to his turnovers....I personally like L schenn and like the trade cause JVR was never going to pan out here it wasnt gonna happen IMHO...but at least this year I see the turnovers....I got alot of he is a great hitter but he makes stupid and costly turnovers in own zone which is also true this year....for all flyers d men

If briere get healthy and accepts a trade to the Habs think we could get Nathan Beaulieu from them

0.67 PPG in the playoffs.

I hope Semin sucks for Carolina since they are a division rival next year, but it's a fair deal. Much better than Minesota being on the hook for Parise until 2025.
- Feanor

LOL Can't argue with that!

I was more referring to his turnovers....I personally like L schenn and like the trade cause JVR was never going to pan out here it wasnt gonna happen IMHO...but at least this year I see the turnovers....I got alot of he is a great hitter but he makes stupid and costly turnovers in own zone which is also true this year....for all flyers d men
- nonpoint22

I think that is, or a lot of it is, due to the system or the inability of the forwards to correct the gap issues.

If briere get healthy and accepts a trade to the Habs think we could get Nathan Beaulieu from them
- griouxmvp2012

Nope. Probably a 2nd or 3rd rounder at most.

If briere get healthy and accepts a trade to the Habs think we could get Nathan Beaulieu from them
- griouxmvp2012

No, probably not. More like Yannick Weber.