David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod

Ducks want a center (likely 2nd line), a young winger and prospect or high pick for Ryan. Eventually, someone will step up.
- cor99

That would have to be Grabo,Kadri and a 1st rounder for Ryan.

Yeah, in the AHL.

Do you expect him to shutdown other teams lines in his first season?
- jbold

I would feel confident having him on the 5-6 pairing. As long as that means Komi is not in the lineup.

That would have to be Grabo,Kadri and a 1st rounder for Ryan.


- jbold

Which would probably work but would be terrible for us since we would have absolutely no decent centermans at all anymore We will be the team without ANY CENTERMANS

do you have any better ideas
- Mapleleafs_91

Yeah. Next time when you make imaginary trades, don't tell people to blame Burke for you not improving our D in your imaginary team.

And that's what scares me. For all this talk about the Leafs' supposed depth on the back end, it's a funny jigsaw puzzle without great solutions.

Phaneuf is obviously the #1 guy. In terms of talent, Liles is #2. But is that a great fit? Probably not.

So it goes to Gunnarson by default.

OK, Phaneuf - Gunnarson as #1 pairing.

Then Liles with who at #2? I don't think Gardiner is ready. Franson? No.

Oh, Lord, it may just have to be Komisarek.

Then Gardiner and whomever as the 3rd pairing.

Phaneuf - Gunnarson
Liles - Komi
Gardiner - Franson

Wow, that's underwhelming.
- Atomic Wedgie

I would say the Leafs are deep on defense, but I don't love the top end talent. I don't like Phaneuf as a #1. I see him as a 2-3 guy.

Yeah. Next time when you make imaginary trades, don't tell people to blame Burke for you not improving our D in your imaginary team.
- jbold

I thought our defence was stacked? i thought we had so much D that we can trade away What happened to that?


Shove rielly in the line up who cares, plus acquire luongo he can bail us out the occasional nights

Yeah. Next time when you make imaginary trades, don't tell people to blame Burke for you not improving our D in your imaginary team.
- jbold

Yeah. Next time when you make imaginary trades, don't tell people to blame Burke for you not improving our D in your imaginary team.
- jbold

What if his imaginary team does improve its D? Who gets credit?

Gunnarsson is on the top pair, and is the best "shutdown" guy on the team at the moment. He logs huge minutes. Holzer doesn't replace that. No one on the team does.

Holzer is a 5-6 Dman. That's his upside.
- Brian Huddle

gunnarsson is ridiculously under-rated whereas people keep going on and on about the marvels of the magical, mystical luke schenn.

Stasny> kulimen

Stewart>kulimen
- Mapleleafs_91

Yeah true. But i think i'd give Kadri the chance at centre.

Lupul Kadri Kessel
JVR Grabbo Mac
Kulemin McClement Frattin

would be better than

Lupul Stastny Kessel
JVR Grabbo Stewart
Frattin McClement Kadri

Wait, what, no hold on. Yo u're right. Sorry carry on

Assuming Luongo either ends up staying in Van (unlikely), or is traded to FLA.......One would have to think you either overpay for Bernier, or trade for Jose Theodore.

Bernier is a wild card and would cost significant prospects/roster players.

Theodore showed last year he is still a capable goalie who can hold down the fort, and probably wouldn't cost that much

For me 1) get Luongo
2) Go after Theodore after FLA lands Luongo
3) Throw our hands up in the air and wave them like we just dont care

Bozak, Kulimen, 1st Rounder 2013, Colborne for Ryan
- Mapleleafs_91

NO.

I thought our defence was stacked? i thought we had so much D that we can trade away What happened to that?


Shove rielly in the line up who cares, plus acquire luongo he can bail us out the occasional nights
- Mapleleafs_91

Knitting. Knitting might be better for you.

Take up knitting.

Yeah true. But i think i'd give Kadri the chance at centre.

Lupul Kadri Kessel
JVR Grabbo Mac
Kulemin McClement Frattin

would be better than

Lupul Stastny Kessel
JVR Grabbo Stewart
Frattin McClement Kadri

Wait, what, no hold on. Yo u're right. Sorry carry on
- walshyleafsfan1

Knitting. Knitting might be better for you.

Take up knitting.
- jbold

I would, probably be calmer for me instead of me yelling at my tv saying the leafs (frank)ing suck and smashing my remote since the leafs piss me off

I would say the Leafs are deep on defense, but I don't love the top end talent. I don't like Phaneuf as a #1. I see him as a 2-3 guy.
- GoneFullRetard

Dion is a top pairing Dman playing with a number 3-4 guy.

He needs a legit partner.

Imagine getting that and pushing Gunnarsson down to the 2nd pairing where he belongs?

That'd be great.

Assuming Luongo either ends up staying in Van (unlikely), or is traded to FLA.......One would have to think you either overpay for Bernier, or trade for Jose Theodore.

Bernier is a wild card and would cost significant prospects/roster players.

Theodore showed last year he is still a capable goalie who can hold down the fort, and probably wouldn't cost that much

For me 1) get Luongo
2) Go after Theodore after FLA lands Luongo
3) Throw our hands up in the air and wave them like we just dont care
- billyberg10

Theodore would do the trick. One year to see if Reimer can bounce back in a 50/50 split.

NO.
- Barx

1st Rounder 2014?

NO.
- Barx

Ryan and Carlisle hate each other.......Ryan will not become a Leaf he will become a Sabre

I wish I could watch the prospect game
- jbold

yeah WTF, why isn't that on Leafs TV? (or is it).

Also, STFU.

Dion is a top pairing Dman playing with a number 3-4 guy.

He needs a legit partner.

Imagine getting that and pushing Gunnarsson down to the 2nd pairing where he belongs?

That'd be great.
- jbold

suter would be a nice fit with phaneuf

- Thehabsfan93

1st Rounder 2014?
- Mapleleafs_91

no.
no more 1sts.

yeah WTF, why isn't that on Leafs TV? (or is it).

Also, STFU.
- GoneFullRetard

At least you have LeafsTv..

My LeafsTV keeps cutting out every 2 seconds...

(frank)

- Mapleleafs_91

Sorry i'm new to this, and a big fan of talking before i think. Kinda in the mold of Burke