Hmm. I don't agree.
- hscesq

I havent paid that much attention but ive barely seen him...

Let's say they find a way to package Plekanec +++ for a 1st line center... You put Leblanc on the 3rd line and one of Eller or Desharnais on the 2nd... Who do you choose?
- Pecafan Fan

Why would leblanc centre the 3rd line? For all the female doging you do about Eller this is pretty funny. keep Eller at centre and put Leblanc on the wing.

gionta gomez cammy were clearly the dead weight that needed to go. Plek might be a very good 2-way guy but he's not a number 1 C. he's Koivu 2.0 minus the heart. If you need to include him for a big 1st liner you do it.

Bring in Gaustad for the 4th line role. Keep the young core or PK, Price, Emelin, Pacioretty, DD, Eller, Gorges and Cole and Bourque will stick around too though Bourque has been invisible as Flames fans said he would be...
- muffin_man

Agreed 100%

But I would keep Gionta. He's been playing with Gomaids all the time since he's here. If Plekanec could be packaged for a guy like P. Statsny, Gionta can go back at scoring 30 per season IMHO.

I havent paid that much attention but ive barely seen him...
- muffin_man

Couple of goals, a fight, some hits, some PK. Banked one in off of DD's face, which isn't easy to do.

Do you still trade Plek for a big center if there is a good chance the habs can draft Grigorenko in June?
- Symba007

Yes.

Why would leblanc centre the 3rd line? For all the female doging you do about Eller this is pretty funny. keep Eller at centre and put Leblanc on the wing.
- habby

agreed....with AK on the wing

Do you still trade Plek for a big center if there is a good chance the habs can draft Grigorenko in June?
- Symba007

If we draft grigorenko, we need to make room for him.

not enough biosteel this morning?
- Symba007

no. I almost made the news this morning...well, I might be on TVA nouvelles though.

I think I gave a car dealership service clerk a tumour just by yelling at him.

Agreed 100%

But I would keep Gionta. He's been playing with Gomaids all the time since he's here. If Plekanec could be packaged for a guy like P. Statsny, Gionta can go back at scoring 30 per season IMHO.
- Jayden

Disagree 36%.

Couple of goals, a fight, some hits, some PK. Banked one in off of DD's face, which isn't easy to do.
- hscesq

He has been up and down, but considering the cost and what he brings when he brings is fine IMO.

He has been up and down, but considering the cost and what he brings when he brings is fine IMO.
- habby

Yep.

Why would leblanc centre the 3rd line? For all the female doging you do about Eller this is pretty funny. keep Eller at centre and put Leblanc on the wing.
- habby

For some reason, I like the intensity that Leblanc brings.

agreed....with AK on the wing
- Symba007

3rd line I hope.

For some reason, I like the intensity that Leblanc brings.
- Pecafan Fan

How about the lack of size and speed? That's what I like.

If we draft grigorenko, we need to make room for him.
- muffin_man

So you trade Plek for a big center....draft Grigorenko...and play him on the 3rd-4th line as a center?

Agreed 100%

But I would keep Gionta. He's been playing with Gomaids all the time since he's here. If Plekanec could be packaged for a guy like P. Statsny, Gionta can go back at scoring 30 per season IMHO.
- Jayden

he's not a 30 goal scorer. Take out his 48 goal fluke (Gomez's fluke season) and he is exactly what he is, a 25ish, 50ish guy making $5M. He gives it his all but he's still a $5M cap hit for a 2nd liner.

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- hscesq

no. I almost made the news this morning...well, I might be on TVA nouvelles though.

I think I gave a car dealership service clerk a tumour just by yelling at him.
- stinger67

Front page on TVA news iin 5min, can't wait

For some reason, I like the intensity that Leblanc brings.
- Pecafan Fan

I agree, I like him too, but I also like Eller. I just think leblanc will be better on the wing long term.

So you trade Plek for a big center....draft Grigorenko...and play him on the 3rd-4th line as a center?
- Symba007

unless the big center is a tough 4th liner it doesnt make sense. Eller, DD, Leblanc, Grigorenko, Big C?

he's not a 30 goal scorer. Take out his 48 goal fluke (Gomez's fluke season) and he is exactly what he is, a 25ish, 50ish guy making $5M. He gives it his all but he's still a $5M cap hit for a 2nd liner.
- muffin_man

I agree. But in truth, isn't that about what those numbers qualify for these days? Or at least close to that.

I agree, I like him too, but I also like Eller. I just think leblanc will be better on the wing long term.
- habby

I say we put Matty Darche at center. The guy can do it all!!!

he's not a 30 goal scorer. Take out his 48 goal fluke (Gomez's fluke season) and he is exactly what he is, a 25ish, 50ish guy making $5M. He gives it his all but he's still a $5M cap hit for a 2nd liner.
- muffin_man

ok, 27.5
I'd still keep him even if it's not a popular choice

ok, 27.5
I'd still keep him even if it's not a popular choice
- Jayden

Such a rebel.

unless the big center is a tough 4th liner it doesnt make sense. Eller, DD, Leblanc, Grigorenko, Big C?
- muffin_man

Has Leblanc been playing centre or wing in Hamilton?