Kids aren't the problem. Defensive issues are with. The vets, yet again.
- burn

This is pretty accurate. Bozak was at fault for 2 last night.

Oh well, year 1 of the new kids on the block. Been over the moon thus far

After last night's game, JVR's gotta be on his way out, with Bozak closely behind.
- gravyface

I'd imagine JVR will go for a dman. I'm sure with all Lou's experience he knows when the optimal time to trade him is

This is pretty accurate. Bozak was at fault for 2 last night.

Oh well, year 1 of the new kids on the block. Been over the moon thus far
- walshyleafsfan

JVR with a couple of epic giveaways too. He can handle the puck like a grenade sometimes; both of those guys on the same line is a bad combo.

This is pretty accurate. Bozak was at fault for 2 last night.

Oh well, year 1 of the new kids on the block. Been over the moon thus far
- walshyleafsfan

Looking pretty good to make a push for a playoff position too.

Philly, Boston, Ottawa all within reach

I'd imagine JVR will go for a dman. I'm sure with all Lou's experience he knows when the optimal time to trade him is
- walshyleafsfan

Likely won't be top 4 unless we throw in something to sweeten the deal (Leipsic?).

Likely won't be top 4 unless we throw in something to sweeten the deal (Leipsic?).
- gravyface

Yeah. You never know though. Not likely, but hoping for an Erat for Forsberg type of pillage. Or even whatever Nashville gave us for Santorelli and Cody bloody Franson.

San Jose could use some more scoring. Do they have any good D prospects near ready?

Yeah. You never know though. Not likely, but hoping for an Erat for Forsberg type of pillage. Or even whatever Nashville gave us for Santorelli and Cody bloody Franson.
- walshyleafsfan

Or a JVR for Luke Schenn type deal except where JVR ends up being the bust and the D-man ends up being a stud for at least the next 5 years.

Or a JVR for Luke Schenn type deal except where JVR ends up being the bust and the D-man ends up being a stud for at least the next 5 years.
- TheMussel

I'm in.

After last night's game, JVR's gotta be on his way out, with Bozak closely behind.
- gravyface

Didn't they say last night that guys like bozak and jvr aren't gonna get traded cause the leafs gonna go for the playoffs?

Yeah. You never know though. Not likely, but hoping for an Erat for Forsberg type of pillage. Or even whatever Nashville gave us for Santorelli and Cody bloody Franson.

San Jose could use some more scoring. Do they have any good D prospects near ready?
- walshyleafsfan

Hmm. Mueller maybe? Not sure how his development is going...

Likely won't be top 4 unless we throw in something to sweeten the deal (Leipsic?).
- gravyface

You don't think a 30 goal guy (hes scored high thirties before and I think he's on pace for 30 this year) can't get a top 4 dman?

Gez, if you can't get a dman for jvr no point in moving him.

Didn't they say last night that guys like bozak and jvr aren't gonna get traded cause the leafs gonna go for the playoffs?
- burn

I think Bozak sticks because he's a center and he takes faceoffs/useful on PP, but JVR: he doesn't even play like a big winger, so I don't see him really adding "size" to our top 6 (he's basically top 9 with PP minutes).

You don't think a 30 goal guy (hes scored high thirties before and I think he's on pace for 30 this year) can't get a top 4 dman?

Gez, if you can't get a dman for jvr no point in moving him.
- burn

I don't, to be honest.

JVR with a couple of epic giveaways too. He can handle the puck like a grenade sometimes; both of those guys on the same line is a bad combo.
- gravyface

Yeah, whenever he plays against a team with bigger players, he comes up small.

I think it's time the Babcock sent out a missing persons bulletin for Morgan Rielly.. WTF was he on that game winning goal last night? Covering who? You have a guy like Ovi on the ice, and you're up by the blue line with your thumb firmly nestled up your butt!

He's regressed this season in my opinion. I don't like his game right now. Not producing offensively, and he's lucky Zaitzev is playing well.

After last night's game, JVR's gotta be on his way out, with Bozak closely behind.
- gravyface

I don't think GMs make many trades based on one game luckily.

I think it's time the Babcock sent out a missing persons bulletin for Morgan Rielly.. WTF was he on that game winning goal last night? Covering who? You have a guy like Ovi on the ice, and you're up by the blue line with your thumb firmly nestled up your butt!

He's regressed this season in my opinion. I don't like his game right now. Not producing offensively, and he's lucky Zaitzev is playing well.
- Oldpappy

He has been a 3/4 Dman at best this season. Very disappointing.

I don't think GMs make many trades based on one game luckily.
- daeth

But it's basically the same every game, it's not new.

as much as it sucks to lose while giving up another lead. look on the bright side. the caps had to steal the points from toronto last night. not the other way around. good game last night. keep the momentum going!!

as much as it sucks to lose while giving up another lead. look on the bright side. the caps had to steal the points from toronto last night. not the other way around. good game last night. keep the momentum going!!
- Mandree85

At least it wasn't within the division either

He has been a 3/4 Dman at best this season. Very disappointing.
- Aetherial

Not everybody can be Doughty or Hedman.

But it's basically the same every game, it's not new.
- burn

This.

I think it's time the Babcock sent out a missing persons bulletin for Morgan Rielly.. WTF was he on that game winning goal last night? Covering who? You have a guy like Ovi on the ice, and you're up by the blue line with your thumb firmly nestled up your butt!

He's regressed this season in my opinion. I don't like his game right now. Not producing offensively, and he's lucky Zaitzev is playing well.
- Oldpappy

That was Kadri and Komarov crapping out there; Rielly was a late change I'm pretty sure.

Finland not relegated in WJCs

Thank god for small miracles

Not everybody can be Doughty or Hedman.
- AdamFrench

But how long was it before Hedman wasn't a bust?