Sandin will 100% be there..

Liljegren has to make the team this year or else it’s time to start labeling him a bust.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I would consider that label if he's not on the team by 22. He's done well for a 19 yo in the ahl.

A mid first rounder shouldn’t need 3 seasons in the minors. If he doesn’t make the jump this season, it was a bad pick.

I don’t like admitting it either, but it’s do or die for Timoth...
- Arctic_AARDVARK

There's an asterisk there as most 18 yos and 19 yo dmen are still in junior.

Really shouldn't put restrictions on when players should reach their potential. That's how you end up trading the Steens and Stralmans of the world.
- BetterCallSaul

Steen lol
Jesus.
Horrible example.
5 years after being traded from the leafs he got 60pts twice....then came back down to 45 -
50pts.
Like he was on the leafs.

Steen lol
Jesus.
Horrible example.
5 years after being traded from the leafs he got 60pts twice....then came back down to 45 -
50pts.
Like he was on the leafs.
- Fakepartofme

So then you advocate selling 60 point players (in less than 82 games) away for nothing? That sounds like a good idea the more I think about it. Thank you for the illumination.

It's not a knock on liljegren at all that sandin jumped him on the depth chart. Sandin is just going to be that good.

So then you advocate selling 60 point players (in less than 82 games) away for nothing? That sounds like a good idea the more I think about it. Thank you for the illumination.
- BetterCallSaul

They should get you barrie and kerfoot in a trade...not (frank)ing lee stempniak lol.

They should get you barrie and kerfoot in a trade...not (frank)ing lee stempniak lol.
- mykokes

Two seasons of Lee Stempniak. Have some respect.

Take away Babcock's toys.

I think he's on his last legs in Toronto this year; gotta get out of the 1st round or Babs is gonzo.
- gravyface

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I might be in the minority but i thought the moving of Hyman and Nylander away from Mathews was a big mistake. I think they complimented each other better then having either Kap or johnson there. I believe the lines should be...

Johnson-Tavares-Marner
Hyman-Mathews-Nylander
Mikheyev-Kerfoot-Kapanen
Moore-Spezza-Shore

So then you advocate selling 60 point players (in less than 82 games) away for nothing? That sounds like a good idea the more I think about it. Thank you for the illumination.
- BetterCallSaul

Uh?
Can you understand english? Cause i didnt say any of that.
Just that using steen in your example, didn't fit.

They should get you barrie and kerfoot in a trade...not (frank)ing lee stempniak lol.
- mykokes

It was a bad trade.
But steen didnt turn into a superstar like some think.

It's not a knock on liljegren at all that sandin jumped him on the depth chart. Sandin is just going to be that good.
- mykokes

D and players in general develop at different rates.
Lots of time for lili still.

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I might be in the minority but i thought the moving of Hyman and Nylander away from Mathews was a big mistake. I think they complimented each other better then having either Kap or johnson there. I believe the lines should be...

Johnson-Tavares-Marner
Hyman-Mathews-Nylander
Mikheyev-Kerfoot-Kapanen
Moore-Spezza-Shore
- Buck Norris

Agreed.
Willie needs matthews, put him back there.

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I might be in the minority but i thought the moving of Hyman and Nylander away from Mathews was a big mistake. I think they complimented each other better then having either Kap or johnson there. I believe the lines should be...

Johnson-Tavares-Marner
Hyman-Mathews-Nylander
Mikheyev-Kerfoot-Kapanen
Moore-Spezza-Shore
- Buck Norris

It may very well look like that once Hyman's healthy. I think the LW is almost moot though as long as 91/16 and 34/29 are playing together.

I'd like those duos to play together on separate PPs too.

I know people are advocating for 1:30 going to a stacked PP1 unit, but I think 1:00 and 1:00 can also wear down PK1 units and prey on PK2 units interchangeably.

Uh?
Can you understand english? Cause i didnt say any of that.
Just that using steen in your example, didn't fit.
- Fakepartofme

It most definitely did, though. And what you type is bastardized english, at best, homie.

It most definitely did, though. And what you type is bastardized english, at best, homie.
- BetterCallSaul

Lol
No it wasnt.....at all.
Your example just didnt work.

Homie?

Ok kid.
So angry lol

Lol
No it wasnt.....at all.
Your example just didnt work.

Homie?

Ok kid.
So angry lol
- Fakepartofme

Fakesie, I would like to apologize. I typically don't engage in silly internet arguments. I hope you have a wonderful evening.

Fakesie, I would like to apologize. I typically don't engage in silly internet arguments. I hope you have a wonderful evening.
- BetterCallSaul

Good good..

Keep the negative energy flowing away from me,

It most definitely did, though. And what you type is bastardized english, at best, homie.
- BetterCallSaul

Trade Marner or take the picks.
- Steven_Seagull

trade marner for barzel and then you have enough to sign gards for 1 year

- RickJames77

Tiger got out of the cage, Mark.

Tiger got out of the cage, Mark.
- BetterCallSaul

- RickJames77

I (frank)ing love you.

Ok gang, let's park the grade 2 name calling and stick to Leafie stuff. On another note, does anyone think that Naz might come back after his contract ends? Be 31, but still good for a few more years. Hopefully, he gets to see the play-offs with the Avs for a change.

The Anti-Lindros

🕺🏻

Forward spots will be filled internally. Look for Agostino to grab a LW spot in the top 6 while Hyman is out.

Potential cost effective options for the third pair, depending on the Marner deal:

1. Ben Lovejoy
2. Deryk Engelland
3. Dan Girardi