Lucas Neilson: Don’t underestimate the importance of Matt Martin Protection

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I would have exposed him.

I would have exposed him.
- AdamFrench

You don't understand the finer points of hockey though.

Lucas, you know I love you buddy.

But Matt Martin, as good of a guy he is and as good of a teamate he can be....

I completely disagree with him being a useful element on the ice and/or being "one of the best 4th liners in the game".

He's probably, imo, the worst contract on the Leafs too (unless Marleau blows more than expected).

Anyway, gotta love your optimism about your team as always! Cheers!

*Countdown to Mike's blog: T-2hours

I would have exposed him.
- AdamFrench

It's insane the Leafs still have Martin and that they pay him what they do. He's next to useless and his contract is hilarious. But he's old school hockey yadda yadda.......and taking the place of a skilled player for no reason!

It's insane the Leafs still have Martin and that they pay him what they do. He's next to useless and his contract is hilarious. But he's old school hockey yadda yadda.......and taking the place of a skilled player for no reason!
- James_Tanner

(frank)... I'm agreeing with Tanner.

Can't be good!

Lucas Neilson: Don’t underestimate the importance of Matt Martin Protection

I agree he gives confidence to players like Marner and Nylander, but when St Louis traded Ryan Reaves a player with similar skillset but only 1.125 cap hit to get a first round pick that ended up being Klim Kostin, I really thought, why didn't Lou do that deal? We have Rychel, he can play that role and has more skill.

Lucas Neilson: Don’t underestimate the importance of Matt Martin
Protection
- Lucas.Neilson

As a general rule, any time a player is described as a "warrior", it's a way of trying to gloss over the fact that the guy doesn't have enough skill.

It's insane the Leafs still have Martin and that they pay him what they do. He's next to useless and his contract is hilarious. But he's old school hockey yadda yadda.......and taking the place of a skilled player for no reason!
- James_Tanner

After our management seemingly being the only management in the league who knows how the CBA works, I trust their decision making on player utilization.

I would have exposed myself to him.
- AdamFrench

Fixed.

I would have exposed myself to him.
- AdamFrench

Fixed.

Fixed.
- Atomic Wedgie

Lucas Neilson: Don’t underestimate the importance of Matt Martin Protection

I agree he gives confidence to players like Marner and Nylander, but when St Louis traded Ryan Reaves a player with similar skillset but only 1.125 cap hit to get a first round pick that ended up being Klim Kostin, I really thought, why didn't Lou do that deal? We have Rychel, he can play that role and has more skill.
- winsix

I wondered why the back to back Stanley Cup champions added Ryan Reeves

I wondered why the back to back Stanley Cup champions added Ryan Reeves
- walshyleafsfan

Most still do.

Or at least still wonder why it cost them a 1st round pick...

I wondered why the back to back Stanley Cup champions added Ryan Reeves

I wondered why all the NHL GM's (apart from paranoia about Russia players fleeing back to the KHL when they tripped over their Richards in the NHL) passed on Klim Kostin

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And why the Leafs wouldn't take a flyer on a 6'3" RW that has a lights out shot and hits like a truck. Would have been a much cheaper acquisition than the flop otherwise know as Tyler Biggs.

Agree 100%

Martin is our only tough guy left ( no Polak, Gauthier or Boyle to start year) which were the only other guys to step up in the under card

I would venture to say we need to add another tough dman in order to protect the young guns who will be getting targeted physically this year

It's insane the Leafs still have Martin and that they pay him what they do. He's next to useless and his contract is hilarious. But he's old school hockey yadda yadda.......and taking the place of a skilled player for no reason!
- James_Tanner

Because Kapenan or Brown can protect little Mitchy?

Go away Tanner.

I think having one of the best checkers in the league that's fast and can drop the gloves to protect the rookies is worth $2.5mm a year!

Good Blog Lucas.


I also think that if MiB SUCKED IT with Lums,
it might delay his C0CK BLOCK Blog for a few hours.

Just sayin!

Agree 100%

Martin is our only tough guy left ( no Polak, Gauthier or Boyle to start year) which were the only other guys to step up in the under card

I would venture to say we need to add another tough dman in order to protect the young guns who will be getting targeted physically this year
- mr.sir

Gauthier isn't tough.... it's not because you're big that you are....

Case and point: Hal Gill.

It's insane the Leafs still have Martin and that they pay him what they do. He's next to useless and his contract is hilarious. But he's old school hockey yadda yadda.......and taking the place of a skilled player for no reason!
- James_Tanner

True but who will step up when other teams start to lay the body/slash on Nylander, Marner to an extent Matthews or other team mates. Who's going to stand up for them? Kadri

Agree 100%

Martin is our only tough guy left ( no Polak, Gauthier or Boyle to start year) which were the only other guys to step up in the under card

I would venture to say we need to add another tough dman in order to protect the young guns who will be getting targeted physically this year
- mr.sir

I'll happily pay Martin if all he does is go after Jake Dotchin.

Matthews, Kapanen and Gauthier have been targeted by him.

Oh Lucas...

Gauthier isn't tough.... it's not because you're big that you are....

Case and point: Hal Gill.
- Scabeh

Gauthier fought during a line brawl this year and did surprisingly well 🥊